Super Pooper!!

William loves wearing Patrick's cape.  It has a "P" on the back so we've called it his super-pooper cape which is really an appropriate title for William!

He loves to run around in it - it seems to make him laugh.

My friend Adrienne came to visit and after she was done with her coffee cup, she rinsed it and gave it to a very eager William.  He had been trying to get it and thought it was pretty amazing that he actually got to have it.





He even knew what to do with it!

Cookies and Barbies

During William's nap yesterday we decided to bake cookies.  Patrick was my recipe reader and Kathryn is my mixer - she does an awesome job.  She also helped me put the cookies on the sheet this time which was absolutely hillarious with the sticky dough and her tiny fingers trying to push it off the spoon into a neat pile.  But despite not enjoying the feeling of the sticky dough on her fingers she preservered until the end!

While they baked, she brought down her barbies and proceeded to take over the entire kitchen with them:

We dressed everyone for a wedding and then she made an isle and someone got hitched.  She's very much into 'weddings' these days... I wonder if that is because every barbie/disney movie we watch ends with a wedding?  Probably. 

Its super cute to listen to her play (she hates that I'm listening and if she knows I am she tells me to stop).  She makes them talk, every bride has a mother, and sometimes there is singing!  Next time I should discretly video tape her... it will be such an adorable memory to capture.

William at the beach!

Shaun's parents took PKW to the beach one evening while we had the rare and fun opportunity to go out with friends for supper. 

Patrick and Kathryn love the beach.  Shaun and I aren't big fans.  Sure the water and sand are fun but its not fun after with the sand absolutely everywhere.

William absolutely loved the beach.  Just loved it.  Walking in and out of the water, throwing the sand around, getting mud on his head.  Apparently he was a real ham and had a ton of fun:

 He had fun walking up and down the small incline from the water to the shore.  I think he must have liked being in control of being in the water or out of it! 

Grampy keeping a watchful eye on Mr. W:

Shaun has some vacation (YAY!!!!!) time coming up so I think hitting the beach will be something we need to schedule so we can experience William's joy first hand. 

Story Book Park III

We are really enjoying our Story Book Park pass this year - we've been almost every week now.  This is trip #3 with the kids and Adrienne.

William's first ride:  He wasn't too sure what to make of it and kept trying to focus on things outside the ride so he was twisting and turning quite a bit.

 Dangerous animals: 

On Hang 10:  Patrick went alone for the first time!!! 

Whip Lash:

after lunch we hit the water park again.  Another awesome day!!!

Kitty hugs

Hugs for Ramses:

Story Book Park II

The second trip to Story book park!  My friend Adrienne was able to come with me and we had a fantastic day with the kids.

Adrienne brought her camera and captured these moments in our adventure.

We started with the kiddy rides:

Ferris Wheel

Not so happy about having to watch and not participate

Rocket Ships

Whee!

Swinging

Train

Adorable princess

Sweet little dude

Boats!

After the little rides, we went to the big rides area and took turns going on with the kids. Patrick is tall enough now that he can ride by himself!!! Kathryn is still under the limit

On "Hang 10"

In the trees

Riding "Whip Lash"

In the spinning Berries

P on Wind Jammer

Wind Jammer

Watching and snacking

 After the 'big' rides, we headed back to the park to play and have lunch.

The kids played at the park while lunch was set up

My plate is empty.  Need more food!

 After lunch, we enjoyed the water park!!!  Adrienne even brought her suit and went on the slides with the kiddos.

Adrienne and Patrick waiting in line for the pink slide

Kathryn after going on the pink slide.  This is the first year she has been tall enough for it!!

Patrick on the pink slide

William enjoying the new splash pad.  I love that there is constantly shallow water to splash in. 

Kathryn on the slide

Sweet smile in the summer sun

Patrick got creative on the slide this year!!

Soakin' wet and having so much fun!

We had a fantastic day.  The water park was lots of fun and we're planning to go back again next week! 

Mobility ROCKS!

Cutie in the Brock T-Shirt

Our friends Mike & Lesley gave Patrick this shirt after he was born.  Kathryn was able to wear it too and now William! 

Took some digging to get those pics of Patrick - had to add them into the blog for 2006!! But I'm glad I found them.

Hope to see you guys soon!!!!

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!

Happy 144th Birthday Canada!

We celebrated by visiting a park in the morning dressed in our Canada Day Best.

W is wearing a 3x shirt over a sleeper.  I had planned to pick him up something his size but it didn't happen.  So he's wearing KJ's shirt from last year.  

Kathryn is dressed in red & white with a fancy hairband!!

Patrick is wearing the same shirt from 2009!  Amazed it still fits him.  I imagine I might have to pick up a bigger size for next year.

William was into everything!  He loves to try and climb the equipment.  This is part of the reason he was in a sleeper - to protect his feet and knees as we were unsure what the ground surface was like.

 Hanging out with Grandma:

 The Princess in her Castle (being attacked by the Grandpa Dragon!!!):

After William's morning nap and some lunch, we headed to the splash pad.  It was a lovely warm day and the water was very cool and refreshing!  Willy was right in there getting soaked and enjoying the spray:

 Kathryn had a blast as well:

 Patrick enjoying the spray from the rainbow:

 Kathryn and the rainbow:

We had a fantastic time in Orangeville visiting many of their lovely parks and going to the splash pad twice.  We also took a trip to the St. Jacob's outlet mall one day and had lunch with my Uncle John and Valerie at a McDonalds with a playplace!! 

We're heading back to Orangeville mid July and are looking forward to enjoying it all over again.