Playing a Little Catch-Up

I was recently chastised for my lack of blogging this past while. I'd say we've been busy, but the truth is I have been taking it easy in anticipation of our CRAZY August coming up. We have done a few fun things, though.

Last Friday, we went to A Taste of Edmonton. It's a bunch of booths set up downtown, and each of the booths have a different kinds of food from different countries. Carter swam (fully clothed) in the fountains with all the other half-naked children and had a blast. On Saturday, we drove to the airport and watched the Grand Prix race. Although, it's kind of hard to see the race when you don't buy the $150 tickets and just watch from behind the fence.

Jared's parents are here right now visiting for a few days. They came Monday evening and it was Dad's birthday. We went out to dinner with them and Gary and Alli at Swiss Chalet. Then, we came back here and had birthday cupcakes. Yesterday consisted of lots of shopping at West Ed, Walmart, and some computer stores, BBQ'ing, and some treats from DQ. Today, the 'rents went to Lacombe to look at (yet another) tractor store and visit Mom's sister.

Next week, the kids and I are leaving with my brother Joel for Cardston to visit 'ol Swanee. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Swanee, it's my Grandma Cahoon. But she won't let us call her the forbidden G-word, so Swanee it is. Then, we will meet up with the family at the Mendenhall Reunion in Raymond, stay there for 2 days, and quickly drive back up here for Trena and Andy's wedding. The second weekend in August, we will be camping with the Jarmans at Little Bow. The next weekend, we leave for our Whidden Reunion in Merritt, BC. Then, off to Victoria for our family vacation, which I have been busy planning. We are excited to take the kids on their first trip to the coast and we have lots of fun activities planned. We get back on the 26th and I'm sure we will need another vacation, just to recover from the first one.

So needless to say, we have a busy month coming up.

Here are a few pictures of Hayley. She got another tooth this past week and since it broke through, she has been a very content little thing. Carter emptied out the toy box and put her in - she loved it.


I'm sure more pictures will be coming soon, because we are going to Capital Ex this weekend! Hopefully this time, I won't forget to bring my camera.