This weekend

 

We spent most of this weekend swimming - once at the public swimming pool and then at a friends pool. You never know if it's going to be the last summery weekend, so we must make the most of it!

37 Years Old and 6 Years of Marriage

A day by the lake for Scott's birthday. Sam swam on his own for the first time (with armbands) which is a great achievement for him. And today is our wedding anniversary. 6 years!

You can find us at the lake

Living in the region of a 1000 lakes (and on the border of another region with a 1000 lakes) we are spoilt for choice. Most are safe to swim in and I'm trying to over come my fear of being in there. I'm scared of not knowing what is under my feet! Sam is loving playing with his friends and Bella for the first time has been playing (quite nicely) too. We were down at the local lake yesterday afternoon with our friends and stayed to eat at the "Snack du Lac". It was a fun day :)

Also, I am over on Kat's lovely blog, Capturing Childhood today: (sorry can't get a link to work on my ipad so here's the address).

http://www.capturingchildhood.co.uk/2012/07/andrea-of-little-buckles-carefree-days/

She offers great online photography courses and has a very nice blog too.

An afternoon down by the lake. We had lunch first at the bar next to the lake and then to the play area. Bella screamed (nothing new there) when anyone touched the slide. She immediately takes ownership of public facilities. Sam being ever so sociable wanted to play with the Dutch boys but "mummy I can't speak duck". He wanted to take his t-shirt off just to be like them. A small boy threw a stick at my back. It hit me right on the spine. I did make a fuss at how much it hurt, but later regretted it as the father of the little tot made him stand in the corner because he wouldn't say sorry. He did aim very well though ;)

We went for a family paddle before heading off home. There's still lots of debris around, but soon it will all be cleared up and a good dose of sand distributed.

**Bella's dress made by nana :)