Summer Come And Gone

Just over a month ago I sat down at my computer to begin writing my blog and sharing photos of our summer adventures.  It was then I realized my keyboard on my computer was no longer working.  After weeks of contemplating having it fixed or getting a new one...I've decided it's time to move on.  I've had my computer for nearly seven years which I am thankful for.  In that time it has treated me very well, with the exception of a few minor issues.  But with that being said, I think it is safe to say its days are now numbered. 

To make a long story short I haven't been blogging because I haven't had a computer to type on.  We have been looking at new ones and although I've narrowed it down to two that I'm very interested in, we've decided to wait until Black Friday in hopes of getting some special pricing.  So until then, I've patiently been postponing sharing my blog.  However, this past weekend my friendly neighbour (who also happens to be my proofreader) offered me the use of one of her computers, in order to help me get through the next couple of months.  I willingly accepted her gracious offer and was very eager to begin sharing some life updates and photos.

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"A Fallen Leaf Is Nothing More Than A Summer's Wave Goodbye."

Summer has now officially come and gone, but the start of a new season has brought much needed change and new opportunities.  Hudson's rep baseball team finished their inaugural season with a trip to Provincials, Georgia is continuing with full time competitive dance this year, Hudson joined our local run club and is looking forward to an exciting cross country season, Irelynn is almost officially potty trained (I can't even express how exciting that is - I've been changing diapers for nearly a decade!), hockey season has begun for both boys, the kiddies are all back in school, I'm returning to work next week and my hubby has been extremely busy with pool closing season. 

Before we get too far ahead into the new school year, I'm starting with today's blog of photos from one of our summer holiday getaways...at Balsam Lake.

   

Once again, we could not have asked for a more fun-filled and enjoyable week.  We got to spend the entire holiday with my lifelong bestie, Melanie (and her whole family!).  It was truly something remarkable to see our children develop a special bond as the week went on, more than three decades since we began our own friendship way back in grade one. 

Enjoy the rest of the long weekend and Happy Thanksgiving!

Katie

xo