If it's August, it's time for one of the best events of the year, the family picnic in Bradford! It's always an awesome time with great food, fun games, a perfect venue and most of all, great family members to spend the day with. This special day has been going on every year for as long as anyone seems to be able to remember, and we expect to see it continue for years to come. Catherine, Jason and Kyla are such tremendous people and do a fabulous job putting together a fun day for everyone. Seeing Isabelle and Oliver move right into the perfect age for the competitions will be such a joy in future years. We can still remember Isabelle attending her first at 11 months, and each year we see the kid contingent grow and grow, soon they will outnumber the adults! The weather was perfect again this year, relaxing in the shade catching up with everyone and watching Isabelle and Oliver running rampant with their many cousins was a perfect way to spend the day. They racked up their share of prizes in the various feats of strength and even watched Mom and Dad achieve respectable placings as well. Someday we plan to sweep the awards but this wasn't the year. Jeremy, the expert chef and expectant father, grilled up some super steaks for lunch and as Isabelle and Oliver were hoping, there were no shortage of treats. We retired back to the farmhouse for snacks and conversation afterwards, while the kids made full use of the play structure and Jason offered tours of the property on the riding mower. Oliver could not get on fast enough! Sadly, the day had to come to and end and we piled in the van for the drive back to Toronto. Amazingly, neither child felt the need to fall asleep during the ride! That didn't last once we arrived back at the condo, though, as they soon succumbed to the Sandman within minutes of their heads hitting the pillow. Another family picnic in the books and it is never disappointing. We are already counting down the days until next year!
Mommy gets into the spirit by sporting some dress-up clothes herself.
Oliver was very possessive about this toy that came in the dress-up box. He corrected many people that called it a horse. "No! Zebra!"
Couple of dudes hanging out at the picnic
Isabelle continues the family tradition, a star in the hammering contest
Isabelle completely spent after all her effort. It was hilarious to watch her let out such a big sigh and let her body go limp. Such a hard worker!
Oliver hammers like a future champion
Isabelle displays great form in the shoe kick competition
Batter up! Pinata time!
Our little slugger takes a swing
Uncle Jay was tireless. Not one kid went home without a ride. Super guy.
Nothing runs like a Deere. Oliver agrees!
1 comment:
Just gotta say (again) glad to see pictures on the blog! I especially liked Gilles & Oliver picture - looks like everyone was having a great time. Thanks for sharing!
Monique & Wayne
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