Family Photos

I am a strong advocate of professional photos, and we have them taken quite frequently (about twice a year).  My friend Amanda (Amanda Arch Photography) travelled from Barrie on the long weekend in May and took some amazing photos of my family.  She showed up early Sunday morning and came to gymnastics with K and I, and I must say I'm so glad she did!  We are so appreciative of Amanda and her patience, creativity, and outgoing personality.  She was able to get my children to cooperate, and capture some wonderful memories for M and I. I can't wait to get many of the photos framed and up on our walls.  So here is a look at MY favourite photos -- I'm not posting them all because there are A TON of photos..

(I realize I have a strange expression on my face -- but look at his face!! Love it!!)

(Doesn't it look like Kingston is pointing something out to Charlotte?)

(I don't usually prefer black and white over color.. but there is something about this photo in black and white that I love.  This one will be framed in our room for sure!)

Storybook Gardens

We decided to take the babies to Storybook Garden's this week and of course the best day for M (Tuesday) ended up being the hottest day of the year (so far). 

Needless to say 99% of our time was spent in the splash pad, in which Kingston has a love-hate relationship.  He LOVES running and splashing and ducking through the water, however hates the fact that its cold water and he gets wet.  It was quite funny to watch his face as the water randomly turned on and off...

OK - so my kid definately has some of my OCD traits.  Ie. sand in shoes/sandals.  He HATED the feeling of sand in his sandals..

"weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"

K thought these tubes were pretty awesome..

Charlotte & Momma

Charlotte & Daddy

The carousel that Kingston insisted we ride twice.  Daddy & Charlotte also came on the first time but once was enough for Daddy who does not like spinny rides..

Us.

Charlotte really enjoyed her Tuesday morning playdate with her big brother, Momma & Daddy.



Michael and I had packed a small picnic for the babies; berries, cheese, kolbossa, and a juice for K.  C had bananas and a 'mum mum' I believe.  We relaxed and headed back home just in time for naps.  While it was a great morning, I don't know that I really enjoyed Storybook Gardens (other than it's fantastic splashpad).  But with a whole ton of FREE splashpads readily available here in London.. I think we'll probably take advantage of those in the summer before heading back to Storybook Gardens.