April Showers bring May flowers....

June brings... bugs! We know we are one step closer to summer when the bugs arrive out here. Black flies, mosquitos have already made a presence, but a new one, for me anyway, are June bugs... GROSS!!!.... wouldn't you agree??

So here's the story- I have heard about June bugs, but have never really experienced them. I remember people talking about them last year, but I didn't see any, so never thought anything about them. Heather told me they were out- and to watch out- as they are apparently are very sticky and like to get stuck in your hair.... and they come out at night. She showed me one, and I was grossed out.

But.... the other night Tracy and I went for a long walk... it was a beautiful night, so we just kept walking and walking. Then it turned dark. I could see these things flying around in the grass once in a while, and at first thought they were big bees.... then I remembered. They are Horrible!! I think I may have the early stages of a new phobia. They come out of no where, and fly around you- and they are loud... and crunchy... (not that I stepped on one, but I could just imagine!) They remind me of a cockroach... that can fly.... YUCK!!

So we pulled our hoodies on (I think I would truly freak out if one got stuck in my hair!) and tried to walk as fast as we could. We were almost home, but they are attracted to lights, so everytime a car would drive by, they would come flying around, all over. We screamed a few times, and jumped around trying to avoid contact. I am sure made a few drivers laugh - we were quite a scene!!

So.... no more going out after dark... until July!!!!

A girls weekend!

I had a great 5-day get-a-way last week with my one and only Shauna! I haven't said too much, as I have realized a few people were really quite jealous! It sure doesn't happen very often to have 5 days, with a friend, when you have a husband and children! And in a way I feel very spoiled.

Andrew handled everything while I was away, and other than losing Mason for a few hours he did a great job! It is so nice to know I can leave the kids without any trouble and Andrew is there to pick up where I left off.

So we spent our time in Halifax- we shopped, toured around a little bit, and did a lot of catching up and scrapbooking. There is nothing like spending time with my dear lifelong friends! We're not sure when we'll be able to do this again, but that is ok- I loved the 5 days and I really look forward to the next time!!

We were thinking the next trip may be a family get a way- Andrew and I would like to go away for our 10th anniversary (in 4 years...) and think it would be great fun if our family / friends would join us.... start saving!!! (destination to be determined...)

Happy Anniversary Dear!

Well, today marks our 6th wedding anniversary- boy times flies! We have done so many things the past 6 years- everything from having two beautiful babies, a little bit of travel, building a house, and moving accross the country. Wow... when I think of it that way I am a little overwhelmed at what might happen in the next 6 years... :)

We told Shaun this morning that it was our anniversary- he said 'can I come too?' ... we tried to explain what that meant, but he didn't really understand, and just kept asking and was quite concerned he would be left behind- it was quite cute actually!

Happy Anniversary Andrew- you are truly the best husband... I love you most ;)

Neglectful

I have not been very good as of late keeping those of you who are interested in my life up to date with what is happening. There has been a lot happening in our household, yet nothing at the same time.

Life is busy. The kids are in summer mode, always wanting to be outside, at the park or on the bikes. It is great- I do enjoy all the fun! But, along with summer comes - weeding out the flower beds, putting winter stuff away, getting summer stuff our... you know what I mean. It's a lot of work!

I have also been trying to organize the house- sometimes I feel like I have made progress, other times not so much.

I will be busy the next few weeks... Halifax this week, for a much anticipated 5 night 'girls get a way' with my BFF Shauna, work is busy- will be in PEI and Fredericton in the next few weeks, and then my grandpa will be here with his brother.

I appologize for the lack of postings.. I will try to take some pictures of the kids soon and post- Alexa has seemingly grown a bunch lately, and Shaun is really looking grown up... time files :(
Until then... please be patient with me!