Lemblé Life: August 2012

Caroline climbs - 27 July

Caroline climbs to the tallest slide and proudly calls, "Mom!" The space between baby and toddler seems to have widened chasm-like in the past few months.

We visited the train museum with Maman, Nelly & Hubert. It's William's second visit. This round, he was old enough to marvel and attempt to climb where prohibited. I took that as a sign of interest...

Honesty begins with me - 23 July

I recycled my Primary lesson for family night. We enter the temple by being honest. William was of the done-that-already attitude.

Lake on the Mountain - 20 July

This fresh-water lake is a geological mystery as it is unclear where its source is. Myths and theories have been put forth since its discovery - i.e. tears from the gods... Fact: It was a pretty picnic stop and an opportunity for a family portrait.

Rock Bottom & Birdhouses City - 19 July 2012

I indulged Philippe and agreed to find a beach called Pietre Point. After a lengthy not-for-a-family-sedan-off-road-drive we arrived. It was aptly named. The bank was all rock. I found a heart-ish shaped rock for Philippe and he swooned for the camera.

Philippe returned the indulgence and relented to a visit to Birdhouse City in Picton, Ontario. It is delightfully quirky. It's a collection of 100's of birdhouses modeled after prominent properties found in Prince Edward County. The birdhouse pictured is the "Crystal Palace."

Pony Ride - 18 July 2012

The best tourist dollars we spent. William has spoken often and affectionately about "his" pony, Cookie, and the donkey, Popsicle. He mentioned to his teacher a week later that if he were a horse, he would wear 4 shoes to protect his feet. At home he put Caroline's shoes on his hands to demonstrate.

Sandbanks on Lake Ontario - July 16-20

Previously I associated the Great Lakes with ice-fishing. Now, I know that Lake Ontario has pristine (Lake Tahoe-like) beaches. The best family fun in the sun we've had all summer.