Parental leave week 8 - A great end to the leave.

Gwen - adorable girl :)

This was the last week of Daddy's parental leave. We got the most out of it - went to another movie (Rio) and for another swim at the big pool with waves, lots of time outside and at the playground. We are sad that the 8 weeks are over but are so grateful that we had the opportunity to have them at all. We made great memories and enjoyed being with the girls so much.

We had some rain this week and Cara and Mummy went out to jump in puddles. We saved 3 worms from the puddles and Cara was fascinated with them!

It started to sprinkle, then rain, then hail! We took cover on the step and watched the hail bounce around.

Gwen is getting so strong! She is sitting on her own for a few minutes at a time and really prefers to be upright.

We went to a farmer's market this week and found fiddleheads! Cara helped wash and trim them...when they were cooked she lost all interest in eating them :)

Since summery weather seems to be here to stay - Cara and Daddy have been going for bike rides with Cara in the trailer. She enjoys it much more than last year especially since the rides always seem to end at the playground.

Sisters in their matching outfits (thanks Aunt Jill!).

On Saturday we went for a picnic with our neighbours - Cassidy and her mom and dad. The girls had a great time playing and running around.

Friends heading to the swings.

Weeee! down the slide!

So much space at this park to just run tree to tree! Gwen had a great time too but spent a lot of the time sleeping in the sling.

Gwen with two teeth cut. She has been a champ with these teeth - a little Tylenol at bedtime and she sleeps right through.