On August 25th 2011 . . . my cousin Nathan and Sarah became engaged! You are both such a wonderful example of joy-filled love! Looking forward to your special day. 
My friend Louise and I were able to get together before she headed back to school. We had lots of fun.
Tatlock Marble Mines
St. Joseph's Oratory - Sunday, August 14th ~ the day of their Anniversary
In front of Notre Dame Cathedral in Old Montreal
Cafe in Old Montreal
At the IMAX Theater in the Science Centre
One of the many artists in Old Montreal
City Hall at night
The Clock Tower Lighthouse which was closed for reno's after they walked MILES to get there.... so said Mom.....
My cousins Tabitha and Giardana stayed for a visit after the anniversary party on the 7th. They stayed for a whole week! It was really nice to be able to spend this time with them. We don't see them much.... they live near Toronto. This picture of the three of us was taken one day before I went to work - Uncle Clare was taking them out on the boat!
One afternoon I took the girls to Pakenham. I needed to buy some chicken feed (yes, I have chickens again... that's another post) I also just wanted to show them the sights! We had fries at The Chip Wagon and on our way out of town we had ice cream at Scoops.... they were not starved! We had a wonderful afternoon together :)
Giardana at the river
Tabitha exploring
Sisters! 
Bears that Erin "could not afford to buy for them" at the General store. :)
Uncle Clare took them out on the boat on Friday morning. It sounded like they had a great time!
It was a joy to have you girls.... you need to come back very soon!
Dear friends of ours, Jenny and Jeremie have become parents for the first time! Little Eloise Marie was born on August 11, 2011 - weighing in at 7 lbs 5 ounces! Congratulations! 
Jenny had a baby shower a few days before Eloise arrived. Most of her family could be there which was nice. Here she is wearing the hat.
Jeremie's sister and her little baby girl were there.
On Friday August 6th my grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding Anniversary! On Saturday (the 7th) we had a large party for them with almost all of the family and some close friends in attendance. There was about 78 in total people there. We had a professional photographer taking pictures. The pictures should be to us by next week - for now here is a picture of my grandparents giving their speech!
