Photo credits go to a good friend of mine.
These pics were taken while I was
gallivanting on the other side of the country with Matthew.

My friend used to take pictures for weddings.

You can tell she has a more professional flare than I do.

The kids don't say "cheese" or "peanut butter" for her
EVERY time she takes out the camera either.



Matthew's picture was taken today.
Before he got covered in mud.
Head to toe.

They all got a bath when we got home.
Before supper.
Good thing I had a freezer meal ready.
I have cheered up. (Thanks Marian) I do plan on the canoe trip next week...
but we'll skip the Arctic...
and the baby can enjoy it "in utero" this year. (I hope)
(Hmmm...what would it be like to deliver a baby in backcountry Algonquin?)
It is great having a friend you can call up and say "Can you watch my kids for a while today?" and she genuinely ENTHUSIASTICALLY accepts--but not only that, she also says when you leave "Anytime, (add your name here), call me up to watch the kids again, anytime!" And not only that--but she's great fun to talk to, an excellent mentor, and a good example.
Makes it hard to go home when all is said and done.