Science Centre & Strawberries...

(A thrill for the guys to ride on the Knights bus!)

Connor and I spent last Friday at the Science Centre for his year end class trip. The class was able to fund raise enough throughout the year that the entire trip was FREE! Coach bus, entrance fee, lockers and snack bags on the way and on the way home!! What a great and relaxing day. I had a ball babe!

Con-man and Mama

Rock climbing at the Science Centre

FATHER'S DAY 2007

The kids ladening Daddy with their homemade and store bought gifts...tictactoe game, cards, Oscar cologne and a new updated summer outfit...sorry Daddy, the tank tops are being replaced with muscle shirts...;)

Mmmmmmmm!!!!!

I wish the whole world smelled like strawberries!

How blessed we are to live in an area that grows so much local produce! The strawberries are just the beginning !!(of course we can't forget the delicious asparagus we've already enjoyed as well!)

The eager berry pickers/samplers

Trent being a boy :0)

Finishing off the task with some fries from the chip wagon

Mackies...a true sign of summer

Last Wednesday, Nicole and I took Mom out to Mackies for lunch (the twinnies too). She enjoyed the outing but tired quite quickly. Unfortunately her walking is rather cumbersome and she is suffering from an ingrown toe nail :( and bunions. Poor Mom. However, she remains very content in her life -- totally unaware of any change in it. I couldn't help but think as we trudged towards the van - Nicole aiding her on one side and I on the other - that 3 years ago she was chasing the kids on the very same beach - alive, healthy, full of vitality, love and life. Many afternoons we would spend shopping in the little boutiques along the harbour, ending the afternoon with a freshly made yogourt cone from Brodericks - remember Aunt Mare, Carole, Nicole? She loved to sit by the bridge and watch the boats come in, people watch and enjoy her family,creation, etc....I try to not to go those places in my heart too often - those memories hurt way too much to visit ...and when I do, I seriously can't believe that those days are gone, over, never to return on this side of heaven and that is so hard to take - we all miss her SOOO much!

The rides at Mackies

The chilly lake, Trent wasn't too keen on going in but Mags had no hesitation going in up to her waist!

For you Mama...Aww, how could I tell her not to pick the lupins??

A wonderful spot to read on a hot summer day!

Connor being Connor, if he's not upside down or wrestling someone on the trampoline - something's wrong. Somedays it's better not to look. He has now perfected his back flip!!!