July
The first week of July Hadley was at camp. This was the first year that I didn't spend Canada Day with her. She was a little sad about this but prepared with a really cute Canada Day dress to wear on the day. Her favourite part about camp this year was seeing the dogs, (Albi, Finn, and a third dog that she can't think of the name for), and doing the camp out in the forest for one night. Hadley made pizza on a campfire. She thought this was awesome!
This was a special Easton week. We spent a day at the waterpark at Canada's Wonderland which he loved but his review was that Wet and Wild from last year was better. We managed to get a few rides in as well, because the water park closes at 7pm and the rides close at 10pm.
He had a play date with Nathan, and we just did some other fun stuff together. Parks, bike riding, soccer, we watched Tour do France, etc.
The next week Hadley had a playdate with Tiffany from her drama club. I had a girls night out to celebrate Patti's birthday, and Brian went to the Bender LAN party while the kids and I went to Wonderland again with my brother Joe. I know they love spending time with him. They loved riding the stunt coaster with him.
Another play date in week three with Nathan, we did a few scientists in the school program at the library. I am always impressed with Scientist in the School, but having it free at the library was amazing!
While we attending Brian's cousin Mark's wedding to Kaitlynn on June 20th, which was beautiful and rustic and so much fun, the kids spent the night with their uncle Joe. This is where they learned about Magic the Gathering. This was the game we played for most of the rest of the summer. I think my brother was proud and happy to teach them this game. I see new Magic cards as gifts in their future. They are hooked.
We had a lovely visit at Shaye's house where we went swimming, and spent some time with Nory and her family as well. There was ice-cream, Muskoka chairs, and Webbers burgers/fries and so much fun!