Visiting and old friend and her kids

And old friend of mine moved back to the city for the summer. We had such a hard time finding the time to get together because of busy summer schedules. Finally we had our visit a day before she is moving back to Ontario with her family.

The kids got along very well. Not surprising since they are all close in age.

Teo is all about the Puss in Boots movie and loves to dress up like him. My kids haven't seen that movie yet.

We had a run around in the field behind the house for awhile.

Learning chess

I suggested that Daddy show Bobs the game of chess. I figured he would like all the rules and the placement. He does for the most part. He also played a few games of checkers.

Mads meanwhile, is into his monster trucks, Ottawa double decker bus, and hot wheels. He can go for an hour by himself talking about what is happening.

The Zoo

On saturday morning, we decided to have our annual trip to the Zoo.

The kids are looking at an Emu here.

Mads enjoyed looking at the monkeys the most.

There were some mascots dressed up like a giraffe, a hippo and a tiger. Mads went up to one and spread his arms open. I think he wanted the tiger to pick him up! The tiger bent down and gave him a really big hug.

After our first train ride, we ran into some friends Brooklyn and Tyson, so we rode the train again with them.

We also rode the carousel twice. Our boys both don't like the moving horses. They always prefer the wagon seat with their parents. I was able to persuade Mads to try the up and down horsie once though and he liked it.

Slip N Sliding at Elliott's

Izzy's Birthday

A few last pics from Ottawa.

Grandma and Grandpa read the boys books every night before bed.

Daddy brought home some collectable items and Bobs made himself some extra toes.

It was Izzy down the street's 4th birthday party today.

Izzy has a Baba who makes amazing looking food.

Mads started up a game of polo.

There was a pinata to break open.

And princess tiaras to wear.

Double Decker Bus!

Daddy's cousin and aunt came for a visit up from Wasaga and Oshawa.

They brought gifts!

And teased the boys.

We had some nights out while other family members babysat the boys.

On sunday morning we were treated to a double decker bus tour. The boys were thrilled.

The weather changed 5 times in the hour we rode the bus.

Mads fell asleep near Stephen Harper's house.

Then we went back to Somerset park because everyone loves it there.

Tomorrow is our last day and then we are back home and back to work and daycare.