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Last week we traveled to lovely Nasonworth, NB for a charming country wedding. And what an "unusually" magnificent event it was! Matante Janette and Uncle Dave, who've been together for yonks (that about 9 1/2 years) were married in a   meaningful ceremony, surrounded by loved ones.  The mood was magical and the  homespun vows, ring warming ceremony and thoughtful readings brought out tears in even the toughest of the small crowd. Precious Alice and Estelle had practiced a poem for about 3 weeks leading up to the wedding, and recited it beautifully, without the shyness and squirming that we hoped wouldn't happen. Teddy Bear Getting married means you'll have someone's hand to hold, Even when you're feeling sick, even when you're old. It means when you sit down to eat,Someone will be there, So you won't have to tell your day to an empty chair. It means that when you need some help,Someone will help out, Someone alw...

It was a busy weekend with many important visitors spending some quality time outside. The Lavergnes looking for some shade. All the Grandparents in together. The chairs were meant for the Grandmothers, but the bosses had not been consulted. Nothing quite so mesmerizing as an open flame. Father and son. A slightly older and super cool cousin can have a big influence on a young impressionable mind. I think you could do worse.

We've been progressively removing the flotation on Alice's swim kit. Today was the first day that she swam sans flotation. Pretty amazing. She was trying to touch the bottom of the pool and swim across the pool in all directions. We are very proud.    

The jobs just keep coming. Some big ones have been checked off though. A cork board in the kitchen to display all the kid art. Leveling of the strip of land the city sold us. The shed still needs to be moved back. Laminate flooring in the family room.  Lots of gardening, front and back. Lots of help too. Shelving in the family room. Shed is moved back and a layer of soil laid down. There was some trenching to install the pop-out sprinklers. I think the trenching was worth it if just see them running around for half an hour non stop. 9m wide and really long. Really really long.

We had an outdoor party to gather everyone from Guy's office before people started going in all directions for vacations. New record for youngest person in the pool.   New record for most people in the pool. We could really use a bigger yard... Yann brought his "Slack Line", which is essentially a portable tightrope. We found a great spot in the park beside our house.      

We've been working tirelessly unpacking, painting, sorting, cleaning... trying to get settled in our new house. It's overwhelming and exciting and exhausting, but we feel extremely lucky to be in a lovely house in a suburban location - so close to a forest. Close enough actually, that mice can get into the pool (and not be able to get out when they need to - catch my drift) and giant spiders can frighten little girls who are simply trying to have a little swim! On this beautiful Fête Nationale, we decided to call in Dave and Wendy to help us with some painting that was dragging on. Gran brought her game for fun with the girls, and Grandad brought painting clothes and some neato gadgets. It was good for production and for morale.