Battersea Pumpkin Festival - October 17th

There was candy apples, a dancing pumpkin man, a corn maze, hay rides, live bands, hula dancing, and lots of pumpkins!
Here are just a few pics of the fun we had.

Thanksgiving 2009 - Meanwhile back on Buck Lake.....

While I was playing out in Vancouver, Tom was busy with the kids and guests. Tiiu and Peter and his brother, Andy, came up to celebrate Thanks- giving on Buck Lake. Tom cooked the Turkey and Tiiu made some fantastic dressing and squash (I had some leftovers when I got back - Yum!) They raked leaves, went on one of Tom's "Get Lost" walks on the Rideau Trail. Andy brought the kids the immense lollipops pictured above which they are still working on 3 weeks later......

When Tom and the kids picked me up at the airport, Rein and Silka looked like they had grown an inch while I was away!

Thanksgiving 2009 - Leslie in Vancouver

Mom joined me in Toronto and we flew out to see Steven. It was wonderful to spend some time with him and get a snapshot into his life out there. We met all his grade 5/6 class and spent the day with them at the downtown library. We also met some of his good friends, Mrs. Robinson and her husband, Adriene and Peters and their beautiful dog, Rubix, and then went up to the Sunshine Coast to see Jay and Sherry and their new baby, Min Su. Jay and Steve cooked Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings - it was delicious. We also just relaxed, read and watched movies together when we weren't busy visiting. Before we knew it Mom and I were getting on the plane back to Ontario and Steve was on the way to the bus to teach for another day. We look forward to seeing him at Christmas when he comes and stays with us from December 22nd to the 28th.

Rein's First Day at School - Grade One!

He's only six and in grade 1 and I have to sneak kisses and hugs goodbye in the car already!