Normal Things: My Backyard

I took a moment to look around the other day, it was nice, and I needed a mini-time out, and this is what I saw:

And this is the empty lot down the street on which 30 new houses will arrive within a year!:

Anacaona

I would like to introduce you to the newest member of our family:

Anacaona

She is named after a Caribbean Queen of Hispanola

Her name means Golden Flower

Born in Abbostford she is 17' long and weighs 72lbs.

We took her on our first family adventure today to Rolley Lake.

Canada Day 2012

This Canada day we took D to the Canada Day festivities in Maple Ridge. Here are some of my favorite shots!

  And you can't have a summer holiday without BBQ and Corn on the Cob!

A Bear in my Backyard

Although bears are a normal part of life in BC, it's not often you see one in your neighborhood! Recently we have heard of a bear that was investigating our house while we were on our honeymoon, and have recently gotten notice of a bear in the area and today he decided to take a walk down our lane!

Walking down our sidewalk...

Checking out the neighbours house

He then continued up the lane for a few more blocks before going out of sight.

We were excited to move out here where we are closer to nature, but now nature seems to be coming to us!

A Day with Mr. D.

So, its been a while since I have blogged about normal things in life. Yesterday I babysat D and we had blast! Here are just highlights of our day!
I love living in a neighbourhood that really caters to young children. We have a tot park with a small spray park at the end of the street that D had a ball at!

He liked looking at the spray park a bit more then he liked getting wet!

He LOVED the playground truck!

Every Boy likes a Motorcycle!

At Our house he liked to play with the wooden train Paul's grandfather had made for him when he was small.

D had a blast trying to walk Scamper when Paul's Parents dropped by to pick some stuff up.

In the afternoon we went to Whonnock Lake Park to enjoy the summer weather.

On the way home, D insisted on giving every tree a hug and a kiss before we could go to the car.