Fosters, Family, Fossils and FUN!

On Wednesday evening after hockey, I picked up my newest foster boy from his family. He is 8 year old Toby who was surrendered because his owner was entering a long term care facility. He is a bit lost but is a lovely dog with a few issues of course. He gets along well with my two girls but was intact (got neutered on Tuesday yipppeee!) so is very preoccupied. He will be with us for a week or two while he recovers then it is off to his new home. He is growly because he is used to getting his way but really fits right in and will mellow as he learns the rules around here.

The Kids

Saturday was warm and sunny and the perfect day to celebrate mom's birthday. We swam, ate and played all day.

Uncle Rick found some shale in the back yard and showed Sidney how to split it and look for fossils. She LOVED this and we all got right into it.

Uncle Rick held the safety glasses on Sid and held the chisel so she could swing the hammer at it. You could predict that Sid was going to miss the chisel sooner or later. In this picture, Uncle Rick got his knuckles smashed but he is a trouper and didn't flinch too badly.


Party Animals??? NOT!
Sunday it was colder and threatening rain but we had a long afternoon nap so we could go to the RCMP's musical ride Sunset Ceremony.
It was very wet but the show went on, rain or shine.

If you look closely at this picture you will notice Cage the black German Shepard in a harness repelling with his handler. When they made it to the ground, Cage took off and attacked the "Bad Guy" and took him to the ground. This was Cages last show because he is retiring. We got to meet and and pet Cage on our way out.

Happy Father's Day

Rick, Sid and I went up to Granny and Grandpa's for the father's day weekend. There was a touch of rain on Saturday but the weather Sunday made up for it. Ken had to work all weekend so he was home with the pups and we celebrated his special day on Monday when we came home.

Cuddle at the breakfast table with Grandpa and Granny
After breakfast we played in the garden then Grandpa took out the "bike"

Here is a picture of Grandpa, Uncle Rick, Sid and Uncle Greg (he's on the phone!)

Sid decided she wanted to climb the tree just like Uncle Rick and went right up the side of it. Grandpa ran over and saved the day by helping her the rest of the way up.

We had a wonderful time visiting and we were lucky enough to see lots of wild life. We saw a deer, two moose, a snapper and painted turtle. Sid was really thrilled about the snapper. She called Daddy to tell him "we saw a snapper turtle and he wasn't dead!" Thanks for the wonderful visit and fun. Can't wait to see you again soon Granny and Grandpa!