This is a catch up post as I have been pretty busy and although I usually remember to take pictures, getting them on to the computer and then writing on the blog doesn't take first priority.
Chris, Jason and Cigi were here for a few days which of course means lots of baby pictures;
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She now gives lots of laughs and giggles
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Loves a good bubble bath.
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Found her feet. Hours of fascination with them. (Photo by Chris)
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Si and Dan came for dinner and to watch the first sailing race of the season
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Not yet officially sanctioned so we are calling it "non-racing".
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Cigi dressed for the occasion.
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Unfortunately when they left, they forgot a bag of dirty diapers. Yuck, stinky and multiple washings!
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Mean while, on the Western Front:-
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and Avery are taking Jujitsu.
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Nicola and I drove to Pakenham, near Ottawa, to pick up Mum and Dad from their visit with Mark and family. More people, and dogs, than we have dealt with in a long time. (photo on timer on Heather's phone)
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Chris and Jason happened to be visiting friends in Ottawa so Mum and Dad got to meet Cigi in person for the first time.
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Cigi got to meet the new standard poodle puppy, Jasper, otherwise known as "the terrorist".
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After dropping off Mum and Dad in Fort Erie, Nic and I drove to my place and the next day witnessed Fiona and a couple of running mates running a 1500metre time trial......
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Their feet aren't even touching the ground.
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Later that evening Fiona went to her "drive by Graduation". Congratulations!
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And now for the "other creatures"......
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I first saw this fellow, eating a frog, under the cedar hedge.
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Looking him up, I thought he was a Rat Snake, but was corrected, he's a Common Garter Snake.
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This little guy will have to watch out
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he doesn't seem to be afraid of anything.
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I have been here nearly a year and it is wonderful to see the bank alive with plants that were here when I arrived and some that I've added.
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The Hummingbirds and Bees love these, wild Foxglove.
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The Crown vetch is out
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in all it's glory,
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interspersed with Sweet Pea.
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