Meeting Baby Nathan.

Hunter & Tyler were very excited to see the girls and meet baby Nathan for the first time.
Such a gorgeous baby. At two months, he can smile, talk and almost laugh.
Nathan remained the center of attention for our visit. My kids don't have the opportunity to be around babies very often.
This little guy was truly adorable.

Chicago.

Thursday, August 10, 2006 turned out to be a very interesting day to fly, as it was the first day that the liquid ban went into effect.
We managed to clear security in Halifax with everything intact, but by the time we landed in Montreal, we had to give up our water bottles, hand sanitizer, toothpaste, deodorant and polysporin. It was all just a little disconcerting when the vendors in the airport were prohibited from selling any bottled drinks. I was really worried that the kids were going to be thirsty.
We ate lunch at Burger King and I filled up huge glasses from the soda fountain for us to drink. Hunter was miffed that an airport in Montreal did not have any poutine to buy.
Our plane was delayed 45 minutes, but overall the day went quite smooth.
When we arrived at Kelly & Rob's house, we ordered out pizza for dinner and then Kelly surprised me with this beautiful, elegant birthday cake!
How sweet!

View of the Valley.

from the "Look Off".

Hall's Harbour.

Our last day in N.S., so we decided to go to Hall's Harbour, which is famous for it's breathtaking scenery and lobsters.
We ate lunch and then hung out on the beach and let the kids do some beachcombing.
Hunter found some beach glass, and Tyler had fun tossing seaweed at us.

My birthday lunch..

My cousin Michelle organized a birthday lunch for me at "Between the Bushes" restaurant, which specializes in fresh, local ingredients with the spotlight on fresh blueberries.
My aunts Zelma & Geneva, Michelle & Gemma, Hunter & I, Mom, Grammie and Eleanor and Amanda enjoyed a wonderful lunch.
Michelle and I both chose vegetarian lasagna made with a layer of spinach, sweet potato, mashed potato, layered in tortilla with sauteed julienne vegetables in a spicy lentil sauce. It was incredible.
Then we ordered blueberry explosion for dessert. A blueberry pastry smothered in creme anglaise with whipped cream and lots of fresh blueberries. Sooo good!
Tonight, Kirk & Pat came over with Madison and Haydie for birthday cake. Mom made me a "cream cheese brownie" cake. It was delicious.
Hunter was invited for a sleepover at Rebecca's tonight, so Dad and I drove her over to Canning in the NEW set of WHEELS. Loved the camera on the back bumper which feeds to a screen on the dash the WHAT and WHERE you are backing into. The perfect "angie" car. Thanks Dad for letting me drive!
Tomorrow is our last day here in N.S. We have had an amazing vacation!!!!!
I talked to my cousin Kelly this afternoon in Chicago and now I am excited to see her!
Chicago here we come!

Friendships from Elementary School.....

are the coolest! This is Hunter's "core" group of friends since primary. She loves these girls. It is so great how after a year they can pick up right where they left off.
We had the "girls" over this morning for some time together. They played monopoly, ran around outside, and willingly posed for some great photos. It was so cute to hear them discuss how they should pose as a group. I let them choose the poses and viola!

$20 A CARLOAD.....

is what it costs to go to the DRIVE IN. Two feature movies.
The kids were absolutely bouncing off the walls when I announced to them that we were going to the Drive In. Tyler has never been to the Drive In before.
They got their pjs on and brought pillows and blankets. Snacks and drinks.
Cars and Pirates of the Carribean were the features. The screen lit up at 9:15 pm.
The place was absolutely PACKED!!!! There were not many parking spots when we arrived 35 minutes before screen time.
Even though we had lots of treats, Tyler kept asking me if we could get some "FRESH" popcorn.
I went off to the canteen and got each one a small popcorn.
We stayed until a little after midnight.
It was a great time, except for all the stuff we spilled in Grammie's SUV.
First it was juice. Then Tyler managed to dump his ENTIRE bag of popcorn on the floor.
Then Grammie upset her can of 7 UP. Not to mention the party mix everywhere.
Shh! Don't tell Grampie. I have to vacuum the car out!