[talk: Off to the Fair]

Mom and dad, this one's for you ... keeping you up on what's going on around here!

We have been gone so much this summer - and it's been really great - but sticking around home during the great weather is so great too.

I wasn't sure if we were going to make it to the PNE this year ... we didn't go last year because of Katia's birth, and with her first birthday tomorrow and a week full of cramming, I thought it just wouldn't happen.

But - it did.  And we had SUCH a great time as a little fam with our friends, JandN.  In the past, we've always gone with my folks on their anniversary (Aug31) ... but with them being away, we figured they wouldn't mind a change in tradition for this year *grin*.  

The boys were pumped to go on as many "kid" rides as possible.  The height restraint kept them off a few that they had hoped for ... Tias was able to, but the others weren't.  And it's no fun going on rides without your friends *smile* ...

The coaster and "elevator drop" rides were the faves ...  it's debatable who liked it more: my hubby or the kids ...  *grin*.

and the giant slide ...

... and the carousel.

But if you've ever been to the PNE ... the donuts are legendary.  People come JUST for the donuts.  And we didn't miss out on the food part either *grin* ...

So, the rides were great, the food was - well, er, - great, and the company, lovely.

It costs a small fortune ... but the memories are worth every penny.  Thank you, Vancouver, for providing our families with a great place to go on a sunny afternoon and into the dead of night ...   

The final ride of the day?   The swings ... Can you see my hubby?  He's in the green shirt ... Tias is beside him with his black and white converse shoes on ...

OH.  And before I finish this massive post ... we bumped into Auntie Jo and Uncle Bob.  I persuaded her for a pic on my blog ... to which she laughed and laughed.  We talked about how a post is old news if it doesn't get up right away ... so here you are, my lovely lady *smile*!!

Now?   Off to make ladybug cookies and birthday cake ... tomorrow is a BIG day around here!!  Stay tuned for pics of so many things ... 

Have a great one!!