Barefoots On a Boat

We were very fortunate to have the previous owner of the boat take us out today and teach us 1 or 2 things about sailing. 

So, that's 2 things down ..... and about 1,000 things left to learn. Haha.

To our great surprise the dog took to boating ... though he's been napping since we got home. 

Puppy Eyes

Every time M comes home the pup puddles. 

Long Weekend

We decided to head south and spend the second half of the long weekend in M's town.

So, of course, we went to Fort Henry. 

A and are thinking we could use the picture of the ingredients to make our own gun powder. Homeschool Project!

One of the places we always go in Kingston is Card's Bakery.

Best. Sandwiches. Ever. (Not to mention the cookies.)

And .... I finished M's quilt. Now he has a cozy cover to remind him of home.

1st Fight

He first started going to the club a little more than 9 months ago.

Since he joined the competitive training group he's been itching to get in the ring.
After tonight's exhibition match .... he wants to get right back in there.

To and Fro

After a wild couple of hours at the wave pool with friends it was time for some ice cream. 

That left just enough time to make some pizzas to eat on the way to boxing.

Then, back to our end of the city to watch the NBoys play soccer.

Mowing Random Style

I struggled deciding on a title for this post ...

How NOT to Mow the Lawn.

When You Ask a 12 Year Old to Mow.

Straight Lines are Hard.

10 Minutes. 15 Stops. 1 Mowed Lawn. 

*video time lapsed for brevity and humour. 

Week in Review

This cutie turned 12 and had a park/bike/picnic get together.

And the weather cooperated beautifully.

 

The fabulous new deck made the front door look dated ... so .... crack out the paint!!

 

Welcome to the front porch.

Shopping with the Tall One

(early) Back to School Shopping

Build and Box

I was trying to clean up the front porch area and things got a little out of hand.

One thing led to another and next thing I know .... no front stairs. Oops!

Luckily, Grandd had the time and skill to work a building miracle.

Voila! New porch .. new stairs.

Boxing is still E's thing ... his 1st exhibition match is coming up ....

but A is in training for a 15km run in September so he's attending workouts this summer too.

Jump

There are so many reasons to love summer. 

One of which, spending time doing nothing outside. 

Week in Review

There's been a change to the backyard. 

After years of fun, the boys had decidedly outgrown the tree fort.

It's going to take a little tending to get that corner of the yard looking green.

Charlie is helping me make some garden choices.

 
The boys continue their summer of games, biking and swimming.

Very soon I'll have a picture to show of the miracle Nrm worked with this disaster I created in the front yard.

He Has the Watch

Wondering why we're looking so fancy?

Here's the reason.
M assumed Command of the school today. 

Congrats M.
What a great day to share with you. 

 

Same Fun + 1

There are definitely some good sized fish in there. But they avoided our lines, for the most part, today.

So great to have this guy on summer vacation. 

Yesterday the weather was just right for a day at the slides.
Go Water park!

the Boy's Pics

Looked through A's camera, came across 2 different pictures of him with turtles. 

We've been turkey sitting for the last week. 

And the other day we brought him along while we did chores. 

Happy July 4th to my American friends.