a little visit...

Mike's sister and her girls were here lately. The weather was great the first day...not so great the next, but it all worked out fine. Swimming, playing, crafting, fishing and hanging out. Blueberry waffles for breakfast...

Lots of chatting, laughing and goofing around. Mostly 6 girls and occasionally one daddy/unky monkey.

The last night was a birthday party. It was all good except for the tornado warnings on the radio. Caused us all a little anxiety. Dinner was a bit rushed...."ok, so if I say go downstairs now...remember to walk not run...hurry and eat!" It ended up landing south of us. We ate cake as a full double rainbow was brightly glowing above us...the storm had passed. Sad looking little cake...but it was delicious!

a muskoka summer day...yay!

a hot and still day. perfect for swimming.

we were sticky and feeling the need to cool down. our watering hole was calling.

today elsie shared it with a new friend. they searched the river for critters and swam with the ducks. the girls, aged 3 years apart, were kindred spirits. they caught a little mouse first thing this morning and named it cheese. how cute.

if you click on this last photo, you'll have a better look at the girls exploring...

08/08

it was time again for another birthday celebration at our house. Emma turned 15.....

a sleepover with friends. snacky foods and a late movie. waffles for brunch. a lazy afternoon and dinner out.

it's what she wanted. she's that kind of girl. hoping that the year ahead brings lots of fun and happiness...xo 

the lake

as chatty as i can be about the silliest of things...i am at a loss for words.....but i will try. being at the lake with my girls is just about my favorite thing to do. ever. it is a very special place, built by two very special people. they worked extremely hard, but it was a labour of love. now going there brings up the highest and the lowest feelings i know. the deep feeling of loss is somehow temporarily replaced by her forever endless love. love of children, love of family, love of friends....love of the lake, the pines...hummingbirds and blueberries. this place is where her heart is. it is much more than a house to me. it is where i can go to be surrounded by her and i am so grateful for that...........dad, go get a tissue xoxo