Veggies

Our vegetable garden is continuing to grow and we are starting to be able to enjoy some of the fruits of hard work! We have been eating peas for several weeks now. The plants are close to 8 feet tall. I can't reach them anymore and Patrick has to stand on a stool to pick the peas. There are so many that Patrick has been taking them to work to share. The other night, we harvested the first of Connor's BLUE potatoes. They were actually more of a purple colour. They looked really gross all mashed up for mashed potatoes (kinda' like playdoh) but tasted delicious. I have been eating the zucchini but no one else seems to like it. The tomatoes that we planted in the lawn aren't doing as well as I had hoped but are starting to get some tomatoes finally.

Sophie

She doesn't do much yet but we think she is pretty cute!

A Busy Two Weeks!

The last two weeks have been very full. We had a wonderful visit to my parents house. Connor and Laura loved all the attention they received. Their new best friends were Antie Dee and Uncle "Bwock" (Brock). Connor and Laura spent several days making stone soup and inviting everyone to the feast they were preparing.

They also enjoyed Granddad's dirt slide. On Canada day, we went to a Knight's of Columbus BBQ with my Mom and Dad. The family who hosted it live on a large farm and have a beautiful home. I didn't know anyone there but everyone was really nice and adored the children. All the ladies wanted to hold Sophie and many people were impressed at Connor and Laura's ability to entertain themselves. Emma came up to visit on the day before we left. We had a really nice afternoon. The weather was nicest it had been our whole visit. We went down to the beach and let Connor and Laura play in the water while Sophie slept in the stroller. Later in the afternoon, Connor went sailing with Granddad. I did dive in the lake a few times. The water is still rather cold though. Connor even jumped off the end of the dock in a life jacket.

On the fourth, we came home. We were home long enough to unload the car and stretch our legs then we headed over to Ryan and Carri's for a BBQ. It was sure nice not to have to worry about dinner after traveling all day.
After it got dark,we went over to Rob's house to light off fire works. We took Connor and Sophie with us but Laura decide she would rather stay with Gramma and read stories. We had lit off some smoke bombs, a tank and some little hens that shot sparks while we were at Ryan's and she was terrified. On Saturday, Carri and I took the kids to the zoo. It was a nice day and Connor and Laura were really interested in all the animals. Laura especially liked the monkeys and called them all George! Connor wanted to see the Lions bu since we put him in charge of the map, we took the most roundabout way to get there.

Today we went to Forest park and they had just opened the new sprinkler park. We didn't know it was going to be opened and hadn't brought a change of clothes but that didn't stop Connor and Laura from enjoying the water!

Gramma and Granddad's House

We have been at my parents house since last Tuesday. We came for Brock's graduation. Connor and Laura are having a great time. They love Auntie Dee and Uncle Brock (Sometimes too much.) We went to visit Emma and see her nursery. She is all ready and very excited to have her baby. Connor and Laura have gone with Auntie Dee this evening, to feed the animals at the Landry's house. Diana is taking care of the animals while they are away. The kids are very eager to see the horses, goats, kittens and birds. Tomorrow, we are going to a Canada Day picnic in Nanimo. We are all hoping for nice weather. We are all having a nice visit but the kids get a little home sick and miss Daddy around bed time.

Worms and Dirt!

11 Days Old

Out and About

We are ready to go! Let's go to the Children's Museum!



Let's take Sophie too!








On the "ROOF TOP" Connor and Laura enjoyed digging for dinosaur bones, driving the Jeep, "playing" chess, and climbing on the playground. Sophie was happy just to sleep and eat.



Later, Connor served us ice cream at his restaurant.



When it was time to go, Connor rang up the bill and Laura washed the dishes.



It was a long walk to the children's museum but the children sure enjoyed it. When spent a little over a hour there then walked down to the library to return some movies and get so new books. Connor and Laura played in the children's section for awhile while I fed and changed Sophie. It felt really good to get out of the house and to know I can handle all three of them on my own.


By the time we got home, they were WIPED!

Family

Best friends! (at the moment!)







Connor and Laura decided to fold the laundry while I was in the shower!








My little Tomboy! She decided the motor bike was the best location to sit while eating a chocolate chip cookie!

Sophie enjoys lying on her quilt and looking around.



Connor has found another use for my nursing pillow.

Baby Girl!

Sophie Elise Simmons was born June 9, 2007 at 9:20 in the morning. She was 20in long and weighed 8lbs 2oz. She has a head of black hair and very wrinkly skin. Connor and Laura are both excited about their new sister. Laura would like to have complete control of Sophie and thinks she needs to hold her all the time. Connor is much more laid back about the whole thing and is very gentle with his newest little sister. Patrick, Sophie and I came home Sunday evening around 7:30. Connor and Laura missed us while we were at the hospital and were very excited to have us back. We are all happy to be home now and are settling in to life as a family of five.