Maple Syrup Festival

Hmm … It feels like forever since I updated this blog.  So much had gone on since my last update, with both laughter and tears.  Phew … now spring is ON!!  Let’s have some major fun, OUTDOOR!  And how much I missed that, with my family, and friends!!!! =)

Oh yeah … jouney to Maple Syrup Festival!!

It’s been a year since Reily visited Bruce Mills Conservation Area.  Last time he visited, he’s still in a stroller.  Now he’s a little boy waving and saying hello to the bunny! =)

Oh hello, attention seeker!  No problem, you can do it as often as you want, as long as it’s for the camera. =)

This year we have some very dear friends of mine coming with us.  I’m genuinely touched by their care, love, and help to us and the kids!  LOVE THEM ALL! 

Hey look, not only Aidan, Reily’s on a pony too!!! =D

Remember one of my posts about Aidan’s constant snacking during our family event?

Look, that makes two of them now! =P

Hello, my dear friends!!  OK, those are saps in the bucket, don’t spit into it please.

Oh YUMMY syrup!! 

And more fun, on the spot!

Helloo!!  Slave labor!! =D

Here comes my favorite sequence!!  Oh Reily, next year, please ditch your snack and join your brother!  Wildness is in our family blood, come on!!! =D

Do you hear me?  Yes?  Good boy!!! =P

Why do we fall?

Why do we fall?  So that we can learn how to pick ourselves up!  What a great quote from a movie (guess which one it is)!  =)  And that’s the best quote to describe Aidan’s recent milestone … SKATING LESSON! =D

From his very first lesson, where he fell on the ground … bumped his head on the ground … and cried on the ice ring, to being able to stand up … bring a smile on the ice, and learn to ‘glide’ in snail’s pace, this brings a smile in my heart too!  At the same time, I can’t help but missing all the moments I had with him when he was little … so little that I can wrap him in one arm, and sleep with him on the sofa.  My son, I’m glad that you’re experiencing the Canadian lifestyle!!

A happy son and his proud father.  OK, the father didn’t have breakfast, and his skates was killing his feet (It’s been more than 10 years since I put on the skates)! =P

Gliding … measuring in centimeter!  BTW, can you find mom in this picture? =P

That’s the expression of a boy seeking encouragement.

And the expression of a boy having fun!

No worries, daddy is here.  Now … get up! =)

Oh, this year also marks a very special Winter season.  It’s been some time since we have that much snow.  And who am I to miss this opportunity! =)