A family in Progress

Here I sit, on a Sunday night - dreading going back to work after a week of holidays. Sadly - tomorrow means back to the bump and grind - back to reality -

However, we had an amazing week. As selfish as it sounds - I was so grateful to have my boys all to myself for 5 full days! It was a busy week no doubt, but doesn’t by an means take away from any of the memories and smiles that were created this week.

We started out with a birthday party for one of our fellow CPO friend’s lil guy! Virgoleo’s son turned 3 - I can’t even begin to figure out where the time went. When we first got all these kids together they were barely walking, talking or understanding what a birthday party meant. Now, they are all running in every direction, gabbing away and eagerly awaiting the arrival of the birthday party. It was a beautiful day - and Virgoleo’s DS is such a smart and handsome lil guy. Myles was so excited about the party and had such a blast with all the kids.

Thank you to all of you for sharing his special day with us - I can honestly say that my family adores all of you!

Myles with AmberV’s lil guy’s going for a ride……

Myles going for a run through the park

Sunday we packed up and headed to Killbear Provincial Park in Noble, On - just past Parry Sound. I have to admit I had my reservations upon finding out that there were both Bears and rattle snakes - however I figured many people have camped there - and lived to tell the tale - so I sucked it up. Imagine how thrilled I was when I found out they removed two bears from the park the previous day, right at Blind Bay - which is the part of the park we stayed in. Yikes! We spent our time on the beautiful beaches. We had to trek down rocks, but it was worth it -as most of the time were on our own - almost like having our own private beach. I was also so proud of Myles, who finally put himself in the water after tons of previous occasions that had been met with resistance.

We also spent a little time at the nature center, enjoyed the campfires and spent alot of time laughing and reading. I am truely appreciative of Myles love for books. We were also fortunate enough have pretty good weather - with the exception of a crazy thunder storm the night before we left. Gord and I didn’t sleep very well, but Myles slept like a rock.

We loved Killbear tho, it is simply beautiful and we’ve already decided that this is where we will be spending our vacation again next year.

Myles by the water

My boys playing in the sand

Myles slowly inching towards the water - he did eventually end up sitting in the lake playing

The sunset over the lake

Bear traps!

Wednesday morning we packed up and headed  to a Cottage we rented in Bracebridge. After stopping at the liquor store, grocery store and laundry mat - we didn’t arrive until late afternoon - but the cottage was perfect. It was recently updated, with two bedrooms a perfect closed in sunroom and a floating dock right on the river. It was odd getting used to seeing boats go back and forth in your backyard!

Thursday was a perfect day - we did a whole lot of nothing. Laying on the dock, reading, talking and just relaxing! Gord did get out on the paddle boat and we did have some cute lil ducks who I think were used to being hand feed as they hung around until we gave in and fed them! LOL

The cottage

Myles sitting on the dock reading

Gord out in the paddle boat

The sunset over the dock

Friday we made our way home. We stopped off at Weber’s on highway 11 for some food. They have a super cool bridge the covers both ends of the highways so you can access it from either side.

Myles looking out the bridge over the highway

We then stopped on Vaughn Mills on the way home before, going to see my in laws.

Myles in his *race car*

And going for a ride at the Nascar Speedway

We had a super week - I think this picture sums it up best!

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