As the dog days wound down, we wrapped up the summer with a multi-family camping trip at Goldstream Park. While there were arguably as many adults as kids, the balance toppled when a few parents (who shall remain nameless and notorious) started a water fight. There was no dry zone. Perhaps the most memorable moment was the stealth attack on the Js. It's not entirely clear who the target(s) or organizers were, but the event played out as follows. J was supporting her better half in a headstand, and just at the moment when she was prepared to step back, they were both doused from all sides. What can one do but breathe and be wet?
Since his mom is an erstwhile actress and his dad enjoys stealing scenes, it was inevitable that E would take to the stage. He made his debut as "Frankie the Frog Detective" in a retelling of
The Golden Ball as part of his summer acting camp. Upon request, and with a small measure of encouragement from his music-loving family, E began taking violin lessons. His little brother liked the look of the instrument so much, he took it up himself; from the looks of things, it won't be long before these brothers are duelling strings. Can you picture this little blondie in his black best, seated somewhere in an orchestra?
Most of the remaining days of summer were spent bumming around the yard, watching the unplanned garden express itself.
On weekends, we took family trips out to the Sooke Potholes. E built a snake out of skipping stones, and all three boys were brave enough to wade into the glacial water.
Other days we stayed closer to home, building elaborate sand castles on the shore of Beaver Lake.
E had so much practice working with his hands that by the time school started up again (halfway through September) he was dextrous enough to tie his own shoes.
Our first boy is now in first grade. Time continues to baffle us. Little M is growing into a mischievous elf, an inevitability in this family, but it will be the better part of two more years before he follows his big brother to school.
Stay tuned, lovely readers, for les aventures à l'automne!
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