Day 5 - Back to School

Friday of my staycation and I took the kids shopping for some back-to-school clothes.   Emily is always up for shopping, especially if it's for her.  Liam on the other hand did NOT want to go, but ended being a star; he even picked out his shoes, a couple of shirts, two pairs of JEANS which have not been part of his wardrobe for at least 2 years AND he tried them on when we got home.  For anyone who knows him, this is huge.  I may be jinxing it, but I think he liked the clothes and the whole back-to-school shopping experience.  Emily even benefited from his enthusiasm as he found a really cute pair of boots for her.

Day 4 - Riley Park

Day four of my 'staycation' with the kids and we went to Riley Park with my bff and her two cuties.  Another beautiful day to enjoy.  I can get used to this life.

 Cutie C feeding Emily's "dog", Brunswick

 Emily teaching Miss C to "surf"

Oh, and our sidewalk was finally poured.  Amazing that it takes about 10 guys to do the job.  

Day 3 - Calaway Park Take 2

We went back to Calaway park today, but this time three cousins and a gramma joined us.  Good thing the teenage cousins were there to take the kids on rides that make me ill just looking at them.  Emily even rode the roller coaster for the first time, much to Liam's disappointment (next year buddy).

Day 2 - Zoo

We spent the better part of the day today at the Calgary zoo with a good friend and her two girls.  Great time until the ride home.  Nothing a snack couldn't fix when we arrived back at the house.  Then out came the sprinkler for some fun in the water.

 He was roaring; I don't think I've ever seen a lion roar before.

 Waiting so patiently for a butterfly to land on him

 Upside down macaw

It's Out!

Liam has lost his first tooth.  He's been wanting us to pull it out so Todd put a string around it and I ended up "accidently" yanking it out.  The surprised and excited reaction was priceless.  He thinks I'm "so cool" and wants to know when I could pull his other loose tooth out.  He's such a boy.

Day 1 - Calaway Park

I'm off this week from work so the kids and I have a fun week planned, starting with Calaway Park today.  Since Todd has to work the three of us enjoyed the beautiful hot day.

Making our way to the gates

Excited about the log ride

 Wet, wet, wet, but loved the tickled tummies.

 Cool treat before heading out.

 Dirty toes