The long weekend is here

Once we got the cabin all cleaned up and ready for company this little beast was the next thing to get hooked up! Happy long weekend to us ;)

The bikes are back in town!

Boogie Fest 2011 Kids Night

Boogie Fest is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated events in our community. This year the Friday night games night was not to disappoint. Jenn and the crew from CFY did a fantastic job. Sure hope they want to do it again next year!

Motorcycle man!

Biker dude

He thinks this is the way to pose for pictures now. "Is that cool mom?"

Awe! My big touch biker dudes!

Graidan got his face painted byt the ever-talented Nicole ;) Seriously, great job Nic!

Graidan was pretty happy with the finished product

Playschool Graduation 2011

Quite a night! I am still having trouble adjusting to the fact that I will have a little man in Kindergarten next year. It just doesn't feel like he should be turning 5 yet..... but I guess it is happening. Tonight Mrs Wilson, our fabulous teacher, put on a special performance with the kids to show just how much they had learned this year. It was so entertaining!

Proud little man walking into the ceremony ;)

Mom and dad are pretty proud of you too buddy!

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Pretty pumped with his performance I guess?!?!

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Receiving his certificate from Mrs Wilson

Thank you Mrs Wilson for all you do. You have the patience of a saint to put up with these little monsters on a daily basis!

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Pictures with Grandma and Papa O'Neill

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And Grandma and Grandpa Irwin

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and one family photo

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We then headed back home for some "celebration" cake

and these two just couldn't wait!

Thank you Mrs Wilson!

I found this cute Teacher Appreciation gift idea in blogland on one of my favorite blogs eighteen25 and decided it would be a neat, different gift to try out for Hudson' Playschool teacher this year.

I started with this clear plastic bucket from Michaels, bought all the candy I needed and decorated it. Pretty simple I would say!

Kenosee Lake Photography Retreat

This past weekend we discovered the next level to our photography courses with the ever so talented Lori Maxim. We spent the whole weekend out at the lake discovering and rediscovering our passion for photos. It was so refreshing to be able to get out our cameras and think of nothing but capturing 'that' shot. Nobody pulling at my pantleg, needing their bum wiped, whining for a drink of milk; just me and my camera and some really interesting girls. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE my kids but I think I need and deserve these little vacays from reality to keep my sanity in check.

Below are a few of my favorite shots that I took over the weekend.

Growing like a....... BEAN!

You may remember Hudson's field trip to the greenhouse from this post. Well here is what his little seed he planted looks like today......