August Outside

In August we had a lot of rain which was good for the thirsty grass.  It also meant our temperatures were noticeably cooler which signals summer is ending which is always so hard for me.  I like it warm!

The trees and sky were both so lush!

I love the tall, skinny birch trees.  So unassuming, but still so beautiful.

The goldenrod is waist high now.

And the Black-eyed Susans are out in all their glory.

Do you notice some of the leaves are already turning orange?  Sigh.  Summer is never quite long enough here, but it is so cherished while it visits.

I was so excited to catch this sunburst through the tree leaves.  Summer please come again quickly!

August Inside

August brings more enjoyment of flip flops, popsicles, lemonade.

And all the colors of wildflowers!

The Beachconers

During our walk down the Ottawa River, we discovered this snazzy microcreamery ice cream shop.  We first saw it on a Sunday, and we don't like to shop on Sundays, so we made plans to go back later in the week.  That day came and off we went (it's in Britannia Beach, so quite far from our home).  Soon after we got there it started raining!  That didn't deter the kids though, they wanted some ice cream.  Kaleb went with some friends to get milkshakes downtown, so he missed out.  This ice cream was quite superb!

I wish it hadn't been raining- I wanted to sit in that rainbow of Adirondack chairs!

Dairy Queen

As I mentioned before, with Cafe Pat being closed, we went to Dairy Queen for some refreshment after our journey.  Misty Slush Floats are the bomb!

This soon became our new formula for success on our Tuesday family outings- adventure, then treat!

Mackenzie King Estate (part two)

The Mackenzie King Estate is so beautiful I took 208 photos!  I condensed my treasures down to just two blog posts.  Here we ventured for another hike in the woods.

This time we were heading to the waterfall.  Unfortunately, the water was so low that when we got to the falls it was completely dry!

We still found other interesting things- some magic mushrooms.

A hobbit hole.

A bridge to Eden.

It was so peaceful, Macy decided to take a little rest.

After our journey to the dry falls, we ventured out to where the ruins are.  Look at this grassy field though, lots of green space gives me lots of peace.

I was having great fun, taking pictures of my cute kiddos amongst the ruins.

Macy did not find it so fun.

Ali, kept wanting more and more though!  She's become quite the little ham!

I love using windows as frames.

And here, I'm not sure if I captured a bird in flight or a fairy!

"Let no word or thought enter there which was not the holiest and best."

(In French and English of course!)

I usually don't covet things, but I am coveting this estate.  I would absolutely love to live here with all of my family!