Ian & Helena

Well, we had a wonderful summer, and got a bit behind on sharing pictures, etc.  I’ll post just a few of my favourites (see Summertime page).  We did quite a bit of camping in July, and then I spent most of August at mom and dad’s cabin, and Ian came back and forth a bit.  The kids just loved it all, and really got to know Pake and Beppe a lot better.  And now it’s back to the regular schedule.  I taught my first class (my own class) this morning at 6am - it went quite well.  Six people were no shows for the first class already - I hope I don’t loose too many more people to the claws of the snooze button!  The kids are signed up for swimming lessons as well this fall, which I am really looking forward (a lady from our church has volunteered to come with us as the kids are all in the same class and there’s no way I could handle all three slippery little monkeys on my own)! 

The kids are all learning in leaps and bounds.  The girls are talking like crazy and they’re almost 2 already!  Rory is just car crazy.  We took him to the demolition derby and he just loved it!  Stevie’s mostly potty trained and Breanna seems ready, but I’ve got to set aside some time to work with her now. 

Two of Ian’s sisters are coming up here this weekend, and we are really looking forward to seeing them, and for the kids to get to know them a bit too.

Rory has a minor surgery next week, which I am somewhat nervous about, just because he has to go under, and it’s new ground for us.  He will have to wear a catheder for a week afterwards as well, which I don’t imagine will be too comfortable for him.  But Theresa is taking the day off to babysit the girls (what a wonderful sister) so we can both be with Rory, so hopefully things will go alright!