Noe wanted a "mean" face; he got a mean face!

Well we didn't end up making egg steortz (sp?) this morning, but we did end up making Mert's famous spinach & artichoke dip. It's in the oven and smellin' delicious! Beautiful sunny fall day here, so we took a walk through the market for the makin's of the dip. Had a great night out at Grumpy's last night. Declan's got this new band made up of a drummer and a base player dood. Dec's new tunes are awesome! Feelin' last night's debauchery today though. Off to relax and indulge in some food!
Love ya!
Punkin

Last wedding of the seemilgly endless string of weddings.

Nick and I are lying in bed having a lazy morning at "the Dans". We are hungover from an incredible supper guy Dan cooked for us. Cheesy meatballs and tomato sauce over a delish bed of spaghetti squash. We had Declan, Trevor and Kim join us. For dessert we indulged in french pressed coffee, Italian biscotti and chocolate croissants. We are headed to Ottawa this afternoon for the LAST of the summer weddings. Fully aware of the weddings that are already in the works for next summer.
We have been very busy with our house renovations. I'm very excited to move in, we will finally have a computer to communicate with the outside world, and show you all the pictures of the reno process. Dad, I've tossed the tape and graduated to "cutting in" using only my paint brush just like a professional! Well, really I just discovered that it takes half the time and half the mess. I can paint a cleaner (not necessarily straighter) line than the tape.
Your visit with Auntie Donna sounded fun! Mom and Dad, you two are truly amazing hosts. I'm really looking forward to Christmas!!!

Love ya! Buggsie

Auntie Donna visiting

Hello All you Prevost Girls,

I too, get to enjoy the Yukon hospitality, the new house, the lake and the berry picking. This is so wonderful here. I arrived on Tuesday and we have picked cranberries -twice!- , have been in the hot tub, gone to the school Mass, went to the "98" to listen to music and dance and to generally enjoy Judy's good cooking. The lake has been very rough so sleeping in the upper bedroom has been like sleeping next to the beach in Hawaii-sounds like the tide crashing into shore.

I am having a great time and will be sad when it is over .

Love you all,

Auntie Donna

Another month of leave left...

And I am counting down the days... It's so crazy how the time has gone by so quickly, and I don't really know what I have done with it! I had so many plans to do so many things... ah well, life. Just getting through the day and keeping the kids more or less content, fed and rested seems to take much energy.

The contractors just left, the front stoop is done, well mostly. They redid our stairs with cement and put in a brick walkway. Next spring we will redo the grass and plant bushes and plants to make it truely beautiful!

So for the next couple weeks, I have some little plans around here. Apple picking, strolls in the park, train museum, visit with Michelle and Nick (Noé has his hockey sticks and jersey ready). JL has the last couple weeks off in October so we are looking into a trip to Cuba and maybe a quick visit to Toronto. Kids are doing good, spending the occasional half day at the new daycare. I think I will take advantage of Manon and book a massage at a spa one day! What luxury!! Well, take care all. Here is a picture of my boys on a rare moment of them seemingly playing together. Mathis is officially walking... lots! 10 months, and so small! So cute!!!

Thank You Card

Hi Kids

I just want to voice my personal appreciation... a huge debt of gratitude is owed to Danielle for assisting Nicole with her kids on the road for four huge days. Punkin, your 'being there' allowed all our family to get together for Michelle & Nick. I don't think Mouse (and her gang) could have come without your help. Thank You!

I'm going to attach a couple mementos of the summer's festivities. I'm sure you see why these are my favorites.

What a great party! What a great family! Nick, you make us even better! Rick & I secretly agreed on numerous sentimental occasions, "We sure have wonderful kids".

Love Ya. Ole Dad

Dorothy

Hi Kids
Went for a short cruise this weekend on the M.V.Dorothy.
I wrote in the 'Log-book' "After a career of 34 years plus a 6 year retirement, it's nice to finally get invited aboard The Famous Dorothy."
Here is a brief note about the old boat... The M.V. Dorothy was originally constructed in1932 by the warden of the British Columbia Penitentiary and some of its prisoners. It eventually became the property of Yukon Electrical Company Limited in 1962. In addition to her service with the Yukon Electrical Company, the M.V. Dorothy has had many roles over the last eight decades. She has sailed as a research vessel and was seconded by the US military who kept her under US command throughout World War II. She sank twice but once again, she is ready for sail.

QUIT SHOWING OFF!

... With your fancy hottub. The past umpteen posts have all been about the hottub. Making the rest of us poor folk jealous. Although, the past week has been so hot and muggy, I was thinking more along the lines of turtle pool.
Luv ya,
Pean