Stamps!

Took the kids to the Stamps game to watch them put a beating on the Al's. (Sorry Quebec friends). It was going well until the fourth quarter... then a streaker ran across the entire field and we had to answer some interesting questions from Ben.

First Day of School

Arrived back in Cochrane Wednesday night and Ben headed to school today. A bit of a crazy day but it all went well and Ben enjoyed the day. Only a few tears were shed (by Kira).

Heading to the bus stop.

Here it comes.

Just a bit of excitement on his face;)

Final Day in North Hatley

It is always sad to leave such a beautiful place. We have had a fantastic time with family and with friends and are already looking forward to next summer.

We also look forward to seeing all of the wonderful people that make Calgary home. Hope you all had as good a summer as we did.

Photos here are of the final sail for the year.

land ho!

Ocean take 2!

We went down to Maine for our last visit to the ocean until next summer.
I love this place!

GG waiting for a wave.

Quiet day at the beach.

Ben waiting for a wave...

Ben catching one.

Ruling the beach.

Capped off with a little
lob-stah feed!

Hovey Manor

North Hatley is home to one of the most beautiful Inns in Canada, Hovey Manor. www.manoirhovey.com Kira and I walked up there for brunch this morning.

It is a spectacular place.

Kira's brother Pat is a bartender in the taproom.

Final wrap up at swimming lessons

At the end of the summer swimming lessons at the beach they host a fun day and hand out the hardware for the year. Here are a few pics from the day.

Ben getting his badge

GG, no badge :( but a nice tiara, seems fitting.

Ben and Thomas are jacked up!

Build a bear

GG, Katherine and Sophia having an apple feast.

Big day in the Polhill family (sandcastle champs)

Rachel, the swimming instructor

Tug-o-war

Night on the boat

I spent a night on the sailboat with the kids last week. Here's the proof

Tough to get them to sit still for a photo, they were to excited.

It was a beautiful evening

6 Years

Six years ago today Kira and I celebrated our wedding at this old country hall in Massawipi. We stopped by there today to take a few photos.

Happy Anniversary beautiful!

We then set out to the Coaticook fair. Good times.

Lots of cows.

GG in the "parking lot"

More cows.