Matlock Beach

This past week the kids and I packed our bags and headed to a cabin at Matlock Beach, near Gimli, with some friends! The kids had a blast with their friends and the Moms got a little bit of R & R in the process! Hanging out at the beach on a summer day - what could be better!
Mackenzie & Ashton got out the boogie boards and did some body surfing on the waves!
They even managed to catch a few waves and ride them into shore!
The kids found a dead fish along the shore by the cabin! Cole being extra sensitve to smells was holding his nose and everyone else decided to follow. Cole actually held his nose alot during the week since it is Fish Fly season at the moment and if any of you have ever smelled a fish fly before I'm sure you know why Cole thought everything was STINKKYYY!
Cole having lunch on the beach with his buddies! It's hard work keeping up with ten year old boys all day!

Mackenzie was very brave and jumped off one of the many piers - a good 8-10 foot jump! After the first splash into the cool water she climbed back up for more!
Cole liked to watch the large waves from a distance but had no interest in getting any closer!
Wave jumping at the beach!
Cole loved to run along the beach as the big waves came crashing in!
A cuddly brother - sister moment!

Click to play Make your own Smilebox Even though we didn't have a family reunion at Spruce Sands this weekend - it was our second annual camping trip with the Friesen/Sawatzky clans and all of the offspring they have produced!! The kids had a great time playing on the beach and spending time with everyone - in other words they were spoiled rotten again! We were also treated to lots of music from Uncle John (even though most of it was blue grass!!) Notice the blue grass music playing in the background - just for you John & Rose!!

Jammin' with Uncle John

Uncle John had his guitar out every night at Spruce Sands! It didn't take long for Uncle John, Cole & Mackenzie to compose the following song! I'm not sure if they gave it a title but I guess you could call it "The Fart Song!". With the help of the fart machine it was a big hit and it was sung a few times with lots of laughs & giggles!
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Spruce Woods

Spruce Woods 2007, was a blast once again! This is our 5th year coming here with the same 4 families. Over the years a few traditions have developed - sand dunes, water fights, trapping squirrels etc.!
At the dunes the kids love to climb the big sand hills and then come racing down!


We made it!! We chose the hottest day for our hike in the dunes! Cole hiked most of it by himself on the way there (1.6 km) but needed a little help from Dad on the return hike!

Setting the squirrel trap!
Kiera & Cole attempting to play horseshoes!
Getting ready for the canoe trip down the Assiniboine River!

Dad's father's day gift - a new hammock!!

As you can see Cole loves to hang out with all of the big boys! Mackenzie & Ashton hanging out in the camper!

The newest addition to the camping crew - Regan & Cole soaking up some rays at the beach!
Cole & Dad relaxing in the camper!

Spruce Woods

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Swimming Lessons

Mackenzie was in Level 2 this year and began to learn new skills for learning how to do the front crawl! They also spent some time in the deep end doing their floats and treading water! We were amazed at the endurance and strength Mackenzie developed!
Way to go Mackenzie! You got your level 2 badge!

Hanging out in the deep end!
Learning to dive into the deep end was another new skill for this year!

Swimming Lessons

This was Cole's first year of swimming lessons without Mom in the water with him! He started off a little shaky but by the end he was putting his head under water and enjoying himself!
The yellow slide was a favourite!

Boys - make sure you stay on the wall!!! Yeah - whatever??
Starfish float with bubbles!

We did it! Good job Cole & Carter!