A Visit to Kitchener

For the last weekend of the summer, we headed off to KitWat to visit Nana and Grandad Marshall and the rest of the family. ( and celebrate Nana's birthday! )

Friday we headed to Nana's school where she works where she was well underway getting those class lists out ! We met her boss principal, vice-principal and a few teachers. Kyler enjoyed checking out Nana's computer and her neat mouse !

Saturday morning, we went to the St.Jacobs market. ( before the storm hit there ) and got great deals on fresh food and other goodies ! A Great market if you haven't been ! I miss it ! I wish we had one like that in our area !

WE had Nana's birthday BBQ and cake on Saturday. Here is a picture of all the Marshall grandchildren.

( My brother Kirks kids )Jackson in the red shirt, is 9 and going into grade 4. He is tall like Kyler!

His brother , Jesse ( in the front) is 7 and is not looking forward to school !

Their sister, Presley ( blonde ) is going into JK full time ! She will be 4 in December.

Sydney ( front pink princess )( Kolins ) is 5 and is very excited in starting SK in her new school.

and of course my two at the back, Kyler and Kijin.

We had a great visit ! Nice to see everyone !

( Ed is busy working at the CNE EX )

Happy Labour Day weekend everyone !

Road Trip to Peterborough Zoo

Today we headed off to Peterborough Zoo. If you are ever out that way or find yourself up the 115/35, go and check out the Peterborough Zoo. It's a nice free park with animals, a splash pad, a few parks, trails and the cutest train that takes you for a ride for 2.00$ !
Kijin loved to see all the animals and Kyler took most of our pictures on moms camera ! Kijin was not too happy about posing for a photo for mom , but he had a great day ! Kijin took a snooze after our lunch and seeing all the animals. Kyler played in the parks and then we headed for home ! A great day !

Kijin's Fun Play Time !

Here is Kijin enjoying his "Elmo" chair and his toy buckets ! He loves his toys and play area we have for him in the TV room ! His favourite toys are "Elmo" his "Shape" ball, and the little musical table.

Kyler's Softball Trophy

On Saturday, Kyler's softball league had a BBQ and presented trophies to all the teams. Unfortunately we think his "Violet Blooms" team came near or last place this season, but all in all Kyler had fun and learned a new sport this summer ! Yeah Kyler !

Wednesday Words

In these last few weeks of summer before school starts we have just been enjoying the weather, park visits, more shopping for school, etc.

Kyler finally got his hair cut, buzzed off again! And Kijin got his first haircut ! He did not like it at all ! But he had a lot of hair in the back and it was too hot for him sometimes, so a bit of a trim was needed :)

I also got a nice hair cut while I was in Toronto Tuesday night ! Might as well.....I had an hour or so before I went to see the show "Billy Elliot" with mom Wiersma. The cut will take some getting use to, but the show was fabulous !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well worth it to go and see !

Kyler finished his swimming lessons last week ! Whew ! Passed level 6 :) He is also signed up for a "Home Alone" course and hockey in the fall.

Now off to the Peterborough Zoo !

Karens Summer Reads

I love to read !!! When I have the time that is ! Since I have been off with Kijin, I am trying to just catch up on reading ! I just find the time and do it ! ( nap times and at night if I can ! ) I'll give you the list of my summer reads, in case you find you have some time to read a good book!

1. The Help - Kathryn Stockett ( now a movie )

2. Water For Elephants- ( """)

3. Still Missing- Chevy Stevens --( a book I could NOT put down)

4. Never Knowing-Chevy Stevens

5. Into the Wilderness--Sara Donati

6. I am Number four --(series) -Pittacus Lore ( movie too)

7. House Rules--Jodi Picoult

8. Love You More--Lisa Gardner ( love all her books--whodoneits)

9. Room--Emma Donoghue

10. The Hunger Games (series) (movie 2012) --great book!!

I have many more lists of books yet to read ! Books on hold at the library mostly! And lists from other readers who told me their favourite books :)

Happy Reading everyone !!!!

Elmo and Kijin--a cute pair !!

Hi all ! Here is a cute picture of Elmo and Kijin !

Kijin loves to play and watch Elmo most of the time :) I think we saw his favourite Elmo DVD a million times already ! He is now 14 months old ! He can say "Elmo" ...."Elgno ! " bird, cat, dog, buzzzz, and a few we cannot figure out ! LOL.

Kyler was away last week in Wasauga Beach, enjoying a day camp , time with his cousins and swimming at the beach. He had a great time, and missed Kijin. Meanwhile, mom and Kijin hung out all week and had a nice visit from Nana!

Ed is busy working at the EX CNE ! So if you head down that way, make sure to say hello!