New Deck!

When Steve built me the fire pit last month, he used all the stones from the lower deck by our house to surround it. We use the lower deck all the time though...we have comfy furniture and it's our outdoor lounging area so Steve went to work building a bigger and better deck for our family.

Here's pictures of the construction under way...Steve and his adorable little assistant.

Finished deck pics to follow...must still upload them from my camera!

A Family That Plays Together...

Stays Together!!! Golf season is upon us and now the entire family has their own set of clubs. Abbey and Michael really enjoy playing golf and it's a fun family activity so I'm being as supportive as I can be! ha!ha! Steve has a membership at Paragon this year and they have a great driving range and pitch n' putt section so we spend most of our time there.
Abbey's a lefty like me and grand-papa; isn't her little purple bag adorable?!


I've always said that I hope my children have the McAlpine "golf gene" but it seems that the Paquin's might have that gene as well. Congratulations to my Mom who broke 100 at Cedarhill today! Way to go Mom!

More Grad Pictures!

Grand-parents bursting with pride! Front row seats for the event!

With some classmates...left to right: Abbey, Frederic, Michael and Cedric.

Cute story about Abbey and Frederic...One day Abbey came home and said she had decided who she was going to marry. This is how the conversation went...

Abbey: "Maman, je veux marrier Frederic."

Maman: "Ah oui, pourquoi?"

Abbey: "Parce que je l'aime."

Maman: "Est-ce qu'il est gentils?"

Abbey: "Oui, tres gentils!"

Maman: "Est-ce qu'il est intelligent?"

Abbey: "Oui, mais pas aussi intelligent que moi!"

Maman: (after laughing hysterically) "Est-ce qu'il est beau?"

Abbey: "Oui, tous les jours!"

So far she knows how to pick 'em...smart, nice and cute...PLUS his Mom is the principal of the school and his Dad is a pilot! Oh yes! I approve! ha!ha!

Michael with his best buddy Jacob. It's so cute to see these two together. They are really sweet together. When they play soccer against each other, they'll stop to hug in the middle of a play. Hilarious!

Class of 2009!

We are the proud parents of two super-cute Junior Kindergarten graduates! On Monday, June 22nd, we were invited to Ecole Rose-des-vents for the special celebration. Grand-maman and Grand-papa flew in for the occasion and Barb (our longtime caregiver) and her husband John attended as well. Abbey and Michael's teacher went all out; decorations, songs, cake, DVD and scrapbooks for all families! It was wonderful!

Abbey and Michael receiving their diplomas. (I'm crying my eyes out during this part!) :-(

The graduates with their teacher, Mme. Boissonneault.

Dentist Visit!

Michael and Abbey had their first visit to the dentist at the end of May. I worked in the morning and picked them up early from school to head to Kentville for the appointment. I was so proud of them. They were amazing! Michael was the brave big brother who offered to go first.

Abbey was excited to go next and use the "spit sucker" thingy. It was the best part of it all for them (well that and the stickers and toothbrushes at the end). The hygienist was so sweet and complimentary...which of course I loved! lol! Funny what you become proud of when you're a Mommy eh?!

I'm going to enjoy these relatively inexpensive trips to the dentist because it won't be long before it's orthodontist visits!! Oye!

My Little Dare Devil...

Here's a short video of Michael riding out of the four-wheeling trails behind our house. We do this everyday, MANY times a day! I follow him in over branches, roots and pine cones trying my best to keep up with him...my 4 year old! For the love!!!

Please excuse the commentary on the video...not quite sure why I'm talking/singing like that?!?It's quite annoying! Sorry! 

BONFIRE!!!

It happened! It finally happened! Our first backyard bonfire in our very own fire pit! I don't know who was more excited...ME or the kids!  This was a school night so we did it quite early... our family, our neighbours and a few neighbourhood kids took part in the action. 

I don't know why the kids always come hang out at my house...wouldn't you think they'd want to get AWAY from the teacher?!? I don't get it!?! Great kids though so I don't mind! FUN time had by all! 

Thanks to my wonderful husband who built me this 5 star fire pit! We are going to get SO much use out of it! I LOVE it! 

P.S. Mary...I finally got to break out my S'mores kit! Tons of fun! Thanks! Great gift! xo