Raspberry Streusel Muffins

This morning I made up a batch of raspberry streusel muffins with our first pick of raspberries. The recipe makes two dozen and they never last long over here! The rest of the day was filled with strawberry picking, hammock swinging, and good food!

 

Raspberry Season

Raspberry Season has officially begun! I loved picking with the littles today, even if they ate half my bucket before I finished!

 

The late morning brought us to the greenhouse to visit with Grampa while he watered. Cooper loves to "help" and Grampa is so patient. 

By early afternoon I walked into my room to fold some clothes and found Lily curled up on my bed fast asleep as the afternoon sun poured through the window. 

It was a busy morning outside!

 

Chess with Daddy

Passing away the afternoon with a game or two of Chess today....

 

Sweet Sixteen

Today our oldest turned SIXTEEN! We had a wonderful day celebrating her with birthday waffles, presents, balloons, beach volleyball and boating. Camilla is kind, determined, thoughtful, fun, easy going & always lives life to the fullest. She has surrounded herself with amazing friends and we have loved watching her grow into the beautiful young lady she is. We are so lucky she's ours and look forward to seeing what she accomplishes this year!

She ended her night with a birthday sleepover with a few friends. Daddy saved the night and got the projector working for their movie on the trampoline. Happy birthday sweet girl!

 

They're Home

Today was the last and final day on the river! Mom, Naomi & I headed out with the tiny kids early this morning to meet them at Mackenzie crossing around lunch. The last day is typically shorter and with the clouds looming, we wondered if they would be there earlier. Judging by the pictures, they had a good final day of fishing on the river! Uncle Arland and Auntie Naomi headed back to Edmonton and the rest of us headed back to the acreage.

 

The little ones were pretty excited to see Daddy's and siblings again!

Sawyer couldn't wait to hug Cooper!

Another trip for the books....

Cousin Time

The second full day of canoeing sure looked like a blast despite the crummy weather. The trip was a little bit on the chilly/rainy side this year, but the littles are keeping their spirits high! This little group of cousins is so fun!

 

 

 

Back home we are enjoying the quiet, the early bedtimes and the "mom time" in the evenings! Tonight the sun set was gorgeous and I couldn't help but sneak outside for a few photos. With the landscaping done the house has transformed!

Good night!