Last of summer holidays!!

We spent the last of our summer holidays camping at Kinbrook Island Park, which is located in Brooks, AB. We went with friends so there were 8 adults and 2 babies. The weather was beautiful and we were able to go to the beach and enjoy the sunshine. A friend's friend has a boat on the lake so were able to take advantage of a boat ride. There is a picture of Bridget wake boarding.

Abbi absolutely loved camping and managed to get dirty the minute she left the trailer door. I had a hard time trying to let go of the "dirtiness" and just let her have fun. She did have a bath at the end of the night and then stayed in the trailer until bedtime...mommy's orders!

I am posting a picture of Tyler actually starting a fire the natural way. I just have to add that the fire Heather and Tyler attempted didn't really work so Scott needed to add some break cleaner to get it going. The other pic is of the fire after it had some help.

I have been spending the last week getting my classroom and office ready for the new school year. I am not happy going back full-time but I know that it is just for this year. I managed to get a permanent contract which is exciting and so next year I am guaranteed a job and I can pick what hours I would like to work. I am excited to be back in the classroom and hope that I don't forget how it is all done.

We are preparing for our month of weddings. I hope the weather holds out for everyone. We will be flying for the first time with Abbi when we head to Winnipeg. It is only a 2 hour flight so I am hoping we survive. This flight will definitely be a warm up to the big trip to Mexico in January. We actually just received our passports in the mail so I guess we can officially head out of the country!!!

Here are some last pics of our camping trip...enjoy! The baby in the pictures is Jayla and is the daughter of Heather and Scott Osadchuk (probably spelt wrong). She was born premature in November at just 1 lb. 10 oz. and is now growing like a weed. The last picture is of us girls!

Rachelle

Busy, busy, busy!

We have been out and about for the last week or so. Tyler was on holidays last week and almost everyday of his holidays we were travelling. We started out by going to the cabin for the long weekend. It was nice and relaxing, the weather was awesome. On Monday, we packed up and headed to Lethbridge. We left Abbi in Lethbridge with my sister and brother in law, which made their household equal 5 kids! We then headed to Calgary Monday night without Abbi. We spent the day Monday looking for a new van and found one, we then headed back to Lethbridge on Tuesday. On Wednesday morning Tyler and I set out to the United States for our anniversary. We went to Kallispel which is just outside of Whitefish, Montana. We stayed one night and came back to Lethbridge Thursday through Logan's Pass. The drive home through the mountains was beautiful. On Friday, we all headed home for some much needed rest. On Saturday, Tyler had to go back to Calgary (actually High River) to pick up our new van and bring it home. Let's just say we were happy not having to travel on Sunday and spent the day at home getting some things around the house done.

I will be back at work in less than two weeks. I have been going to the school to get set up and spending my nights planning. I am hoping to have quite a few of my classes planned ahead so I do not have too much to do come September as we are attending 3 weddings as well as a stagette and stag.

This weekend we are camping with friends at Kinbrook Park which is outside of Brooks. No, we will not be tenting...we are using mom and dad's trailer. Tyler is not much of a camper in the
first place so if we were tenting he would never come.

Here are a few pics of Abbi and her newest cousin, Keetley. He is the fourth boy in the McAulay clan.

Rachelle

Summer Fun!

IT'S BEEN A HOT ONE!!

Well we have been busy for the month of July. I can't believe summer holidays are already half over!!!

At the beginning of the month my grandparents came for a short visit and my Uncle Bob came with them. We had a nice visit with them.

Abbi and I spent a few days camping with my parents in Saskatchewan at The Saskatchewan Landing. It was "smokin' hot" but luckily we got the last power site and therefore enjoyed the non stop air conditioner. We spent some time at the beach just trying to cool off. During our time in Saskatchewan we went out to my dad's cousin's farm for the day. Abbi was able to play with her third (I think) cousins. Here are a few pics of our camping trip...

July in Medicine Hat also means Stampede Time!! Auntie Jena made sure Abbi was dressed appropriately for the occasion and purchased the pink cowboy hat. We did take in a few activities this year. Abbi really enjoyed the parade and loved pointing out all the "horsies." Even though it was about +38 we did make it to the grounds to walk around however Abbi did not last too long. She loved watching all the people and playing a few games. We made a special trip to the petting zoo where Abbi "freaked out" when the lambs came up to her...needless to say she was not a fan.

This past week we were in Calgary. Tyler is working around Calgary so we thought we would spend some time with him as well as some friends. My sister in law and youngest nephew also came to Calgary to do some shopping with Abbi and I. Here are a few pics of our visit in Calgary.

In between our other travels we have tried to make it out to the cabin for some relaxation. Abbi has had a blast playing with her cousins at the beach.

At the end of the month Tyler and I celebrated our third anniversary. Since we were in Calgary and had company we will officially celebrate our anniversary next week when Tyler is on holidays. Tyler's sister has offered to take Abbi for a few days while Tyler and I spend a few days in the States.

Rachelle