a lot of dirt...

We have lived in our house for 6 summers and have been staring at the mess of plants and stuff along the side of our house.

Throughout the year we would get some flowers on certain parts, as Liam is proudly showing off our flowers (I should know the name of these but I have no clue and am still learning in this game of gardening....it's a slow process)

A few weekends ago, on a very hot and sticky day I decided we were finally going to do something about it.

That plan ended up being, rip everything out!!!  Except the plant pictured above with Liam and what ever lovely plant grows up my lattice!!  They made the cut....everything else was out!

The boys had a great time collecting plants, moving dirt and using power tools!!!

And of course playing with worms!!!


As with most things, I don't know why we waited so long to attack it.  My life seems to get going so quickly and I am constantly trying to visit with people, take the kids to fun places and get things done that we rarely have a weekend let alone a day to hang out at home.  This summer we realized that we needed to take those days if not weekends!!!

So this beautiful sight is the result of one of those days!

I can see the potential for pretty flowers and plants next summer (I promise to remember their names!!)


My boys see a new spot to play in the dirt....and for the rest of this summer that's just what it is.

We are also going to attempt a raised veggie garden next summer, we have had so many friends tell us of all their yummy veggies straight from the garden and we are jealous! 

Big plans.....big plans!!!  Stay tuned!

camping

Camping

When you see the word what do you think?

A tent?





Or a trailer?







Most people tell me they think tents!  Silly people.  I see a trailer!  Yes, this is perhaps a little spoiled of me but it's what I grew up doing.  I dislike when someone says that going camping in a trailer is not camping.  It's all camping, if your going to distinguish then it's called trailering or tenting!!

I am happy for people do to whatevery type of camping they like.  Me?  I like a trailer, I don't do tents!  I have done the tenting thing but usually there were many people, drinking and very little sleeping!  Usually it was a cheap place to "sleep" for a greater purpose!

All through my childhood, we went camping all over the maritimes, quebec, ontario and the new england states.  I often mention a place to my mother and she says, oh you've been there.  We went camping there!  So apparently I have been all over the place, clearly I don't remember a lot of it.  But the things I do remember are awesome.  We had so much fun camping!

Now I just want me kids to have that same experience and memories to look back on.  When I envision camping though, it's to do just that, camp.  Hang out at the campground, visit new people, swim, play and relax!!!  Granted with children most things are not relaxing but I suspect as my children grow the relaxing or at least sitting will get to happen more.....I am keeping my fingers crossed for this, so if you have older children and this isn't true, please do not tell me!!!!

We are heading camping this weekend and I am very excited for the Halloween themed weekend.  The costumes are made (pictures next week), the decorations are kind of organized, the food is partially ready, the packing is not ready but I am ready for a mini vacation!!



I will be envisioning me doing this.

Pretty dress and all!!









While my weekend will look much more like this!

Or this

Happy Weekend!!!

boys!

I get asked all the time if I am going to have more babies!!!!

The answer is always the same, probably  not.  I don't like to commit to either way as it's hard to say a flat no!  I never thought I would have more than 2 children and then I had my 2nd and thought, one more wouldn't be so bad.  Those thoughts happen on the good days!!!  Or when I see a happy pregnant lady walking down the street looking adorable!  Or an oh so cuddly newborn baby!!

Then I have moments where I look around and go, no way am I adding another one to this mess!!!

I am also quite certain that I would not be part of the team that has two children of the same sex and get's the third one in the opposite sex!  I am pretty sure I would have three adorable (yet crazy) boys running around.

So the answer remains, probably not.

However, it was quite funny to have 4 boys under my care for a few hours while vacationing (such a miss used word when travelling with kids!!!) in PEI!

Of course, I thought giving them candy was an excellent idea!!!  As my husband, brother, sister in law and parents headed out for a lovely (child free) lobster supper, the boys and I had spagetti!

I had a few moments (and a few looks of fear, concern, humour from other parents who thought they were all mine) where I thought, this is how it would be for have 4 boys.......ages 2, 4, 8, 10!    It was good and scary all at the same time....I tip my hat to you that have done it, are doing or plan to do it!!!

I thought about picking up a 6 year old along way to just round things out but figured someone might be upset! 

They were really good actually, of course they argued, complained, attacked each other and wanted more candy but those things happen! 

We ate supper, played, had candy and went on a hayride!!

Maybe I could do it???

haha, just kidding. 

They can come to play but not too stay!!!!

an update!

I am still trying to regroup and relax after the craziness that was July.

So since my brain isn't functioning fully to give you much witty commentary, I will just share a few things that happened in July!

Rhys and Liam getting ready to board in PEI

A very rare photo of me and my boys (I usually have the camera!)



Family time at the country concert

vacation living room camping

Look how tall the boys are!

Cousins at the lake

water sliding!

Liam leading the big soccer guys onto the field

Dr. & Mrs. Dr.!!!!

The lovely bridesmaids

 

Well that was my July in a picture showcase!  It was a wonderful month, crazy and busy with lots of visits from people I love!!

Have a great long weekend and to my New Brunswick friends.....Happy New Brunswick Day!

homemade fun

Since I have clearly been addicted to Pinterest since I first signed on.  I have beent trying to at least create some of these wonderful ideas that I have been pinning.

Vacation was the perfect time to give a few of the fun activities for the boys to try!!

They have loved racing marbles, it was super easy to make and very inexpensive.  We used two different pool noodles because we didn't cut them straight enough the first time but you could easily use one if you cut straight, you need a shoe box and bag of marbles!  Cut the pool noodle in half and cut half moon shapes in the box and cover of the shoe box.  Tape the pool noodles in to the box,  you will probably need a rock or something heavy to hold the cover onto the table and then let the racing begin!!!!

This cardboard village was easy to make and free!   Just take any old cardboard box and cut, tape and decorate to you liking.  I added pictures and words of simple words for Liam to learn that the letters mean words.  He is doing fantastic at reading the letters that match the word.  AND they love playing on the roads with the cars.


Overall, huge success.  These items were moved into the basement and are still used often!

Happy Pinteresting!!!

Super Woman

In my head, I am this woman 

when in fact this is the woman I am!!!!


I sometimes believe that I can do it all and then as I can barely make it up the stairs to my office, I realize this is not true!

I have been running on fumes for the past few weeks and now that Adele's beautiful wedding is complete I realize that I can breathe again and then my body shuts down and tells me that it's time to rest!

I don't like to think that I can't do it all, I have so many things that I want to get done.  My world has been a little busy these past few weeks and my lists just keep getting longer and longer.  Even as I sit here typing this I think about all the things that I want to get done.   Perhaps I should just do them, that's probably what you are thinking and what I am thinking but actaully it takes more prep than I seem to have time for.

For now, I will take a couple of days to try to rest and then get back at it!

Am I the only one who feels this way?

Good Luck to all the Super Mom's out there!!

busy!!!

Hello there lovely blog followers!

I am sorry for the lack of posting; the week before vacation was busy getting ready and vacation was wonderful and oh so packed with fun!  Now this week is wedding prep for one of my best friends who will be getting married on Saturday!

So I have no time but I wanted to leave you with a couple of pictures to hold you over until things calm down!

I will be back next week with some stories, pictures and thoughts!

I might even sneak in a few pre wedding pics at the end of the week if I find time!

Liam's new favourite thing to do

Joel and Rhys practicing golf in PEI

Liam and I dancing at the Cavendish Beach Country Concert!!!!!

I hope everyone enjoys the preview. 

Have a great week and I will be back next week!