Tuesday, June 28, 2011

End of maternelle picnic

Finn and his 2 teachers from maternelle. Next year on to Jardin! Mme Edith on the left (the teacher's aide) and Mme Genevieve on the right. Finn had a great year and learned so much french.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Finn's party



We decided to have Finn's party for his 5th birthday before school ended so that all his friends could come. Uncle Tom and Auntie Rachel came up from New York to enjoy the day with us. We had a super hero-themed party at Royal City Park. Beautiful day - not too hot. The kids loved running around, playing super hero games, throwing water balloons at "Dr. Dino"(aka Andrew). Uncle Tom delivered a wonderful magic performance while the kids ate. Dr Dino had stolen the birthday cupcakes and the kids had to follow the clues to find the batman cupcakes. A great morning.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Franco-Fest



Finn's school held a special festival for Saint-Jean Baptiste Day. Free rides, a bbq, games, friends. Finn ran around screaming to his hearts content. Tabs also loved it and was as brave as her brother. She loved the bouncy castle and the mini ferris wheel. She never wanted to get off the mini train (5 trips +?) Finn desperately wanted to go on the swings. I wasn't sure but relented. He seemed keen at first and then a look crossed his face and I thought I was going to either have to ask them to stop the ride or watch his dinner spew across the grass. But then the look changed and he started screaming with joy! He loved it!!!

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Father's Day June 2011

Hammock, book, beer. What more could a Dad want on Father's day? We've had the hammock since our trip to Mexico (2003?) and finally bit the bullet and bought a hammock stand. Totally worth it. Although not as relaxing when the two rug rats crawl all over you - cover your sensitive parts!