July in BC

After a couple of weeks back at home in California, we all flew up to B.C. to spend a week and a half in Abbotsford.  Naturally, Steve took the kids to visit the nearby John Deere store.

We celebrated Henry's 1st birthday on July 16th. Unfortunately, he got sick just a few days after we arrived, and was not really his usual happy self for most of our visit. He had Roseola, which meant a high fever, rash, and generally cranky baby for over a week.  The heat wave during our visit didn't help either.  Henry still loved his cake though!

Grandpa Mark built a pen for Henry so that he could enjoy the backyard with the big kids.

And the big kids gave him plenty to watch!

We went south to Birch Bay to see Aunt Joanne (and Uncle Tom and Aunt Debbie who happened to be visiting), and got to explore a low tide area and find all sorts of crabs and shells.

Madeleine decided to be a chef one day and made up this Rainbow Salad for us all to enjoy. 

Back at home in California for the last four weeks of summer vacation, we explored some beaches, played with friends, M and R did a Vacation Bible School, and as always, they enjoyed garage time with Daddy.