Weekend Getaway to Guelph

Kristine, Me, Carla, Susan & Heather

John, Susan & Rose

Susan & Mo (Maurizio)

Me & Kristine

Me & Susan
Kristine and I were in Guelph over the holiday weekend. Susan, our lifelong friend, got married on Saturday. We had a blast. It was so great to catch up with the girls, John and Rose. And having a weekend alone with my sister was priceless.

First Day of School

Today is Gabby's first day of pre-school. She was excited. She didn't have any issues when I dropped her off in the classroom. Although she did insist on giving me about 10 kisses & 10 hugs before walking away from me. She had to pick out a lunchbox & sleeping bag for school. At first she picked a spiderman lunchbox, but then quickly gave it up when she spotted the Barbie lunchbox. The sleeping bag she picked is pink and has Cinderella, Belle and Sleeping Beauty on it.

Typically I see clients all afternoon on Tuesdays, but scheduled very few for today (not knowing if I'd have to stick around at school with Gabby). So, I guess I have a day to myself! I think I'll go for a walk, meet Jason for lunch, catch up around the house and maybe even read a bit. Nice!

4th of July Festivities

Festive & adorable

Getting primed for the fireworks

Excitedly waiting for the fireworks

The first firework

Wow!

First glimpse of the parade

Gabby & her friend - Amber

Amber looks on as Gabby as her first tootsie roll

Watching every bite
We had a low key but festive Fourth. We went to the parade with our friends - Sara, George & Amber. Gabby & Amber LOVED the parade. Afterwards we were off to Nana & Bukka's for the typical holiday fare. Gabby took a nice, long nap late in the afternoon which meant she could stay up for the fireworks. She was pretty excited to see the fireworks and the airplanes in the night sky.

Bay Beach

Riding the train

Driving the lady bugs

Kel & Hannah at the top of the ferris wheel

flying!

Just got home from a late afternoon/evening trip to Bay Beach with my Dad, Hannah and Gabby. It was Gabby's first visit and she LOVED it. Our favorites were the Helicopter ride, giant slide and carousel. And Gabby got to ride a real pony! Everyone was exhausted and I think will sleep well tonight.

Slam Dunk!

Gabby & Hannah "slam dunking" the bubbles.

Bubbles

Jason left for San Francisco today. Gabby & I hung out with Nana, Bukka & Hannah most of the day. We visited "the farm" for breakfast and checked out all the animals. Gabby did NOT like the turkeys. Then we went downtown to watch bicycle races. While downtown we got a tour of the firehouse - including a peek inside the ambulance and fire truck. We wrapped up the day with some bubbles in Nana & Bukka's backyard.

First Visit to the Splash Pad

And she loved it!

Gabby has been begging for weeks to visit the splash park across the street from Nana & Bukka's house. Sunday was a beautiful day and she got her wish. She had a blast! And she got more daring each time she ventured into the water.