It's been the Summer of the beach.
Alice Lake, Rolley Lake countless times, Buntzen Lake, White Pine Beach, Tswassen Beach, Bowen Island.. there must have been more. I'm proud to say that we finished strong with a day at Buntzen Lake Oct 1st. The water was cold, but it didn't stop the kids & I from swimming - or at least it didn't stop the kids - and they weren't about to let me rest on shore. We finished off with playing in the fallen leaves on what's left of the shore (the picnic tables are in the water this year), feeling almost ready to embrace Fall & Winter. Of course we don't have snowsuits yet...

A one year old's world is a funny world. In Louise's world all animals except dogs (which say Woh woh woh) say Roar. This includes the fish. In Louise's world "Nya Nya" will call anyone if she yells loud enough. In Louise's world "yahh" means yes - silence means no. And when in doubt just say yes to every question - even if you don't mean it. In Louise's world she is an adult who can help her brother get dressed (it was really funny to witness her response to us nagging him to put on him pants - she went & got them, knelt down at his feet & held them open for him). In Louise's world, she is also Daniel's mirror & gets to do (or eat) everything her brother does - preferably at the same time. We're seriously considering renaming her "MeToo"...

What's really fun is seeing her hit the same milestones that it seems like Daniel has just passed. Daniel our ever so grown-up boy who is such a loving big brother. Having two really is awesome.. unless you're in a hurry.

The pic above is of Lou feeding deer at Auntie Singne's & Uncle Ron's place on Bowen Island.