“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” ~ Mark Twain

Today we visited 'The Ovens' for the first time.  You had a hard time understanding that 'The Ovens' wasn't something you used to bake.  Before we got there, you asked if we could touch it.  You seemed rather confused and still so curious.  It was the most spectacular thing.  The views were incredible and the caves cannoned as the waves crashed into them.  You were in awe as you listened and watched and ran ahead of us all.  "Come on over here, Daddy!", you cried out repeatedly.  Your voice was charged with enthusiasm.  "More caves!"  Your voice echoed through the hollowed rock.  It echoed for what seemed like the rest of the afternoon.  What an experience!

"There is magic in the feel of a paddle and the movement of a canoe, magic compounded of distance, adventure, solitude and peace." ~ Siguard Olson

Your father and I took you to Kejimakujik National Park on August 5th, 2011.  It was a day full of adventure.  We hiked, picnicked, danced in a Tipi and canoed.  Your body wiggled all over when you tried to get into that boat!  You barely knew what to do with yourself!  You had a look of cautious wonder on your face.  And that paddle: you worked so hard to move it through the water.  Your declaration of excitement in the beginning and exhaustion in the end, told us what a magnificent day you had.  We were so proud of you.  You were always a trooper.

"I recently took up ice sculpting. Last night I made an ice cube. This morning I made 12, I was prolific." ~ Mitch Hedberg

On July 28th, 2011, you and your sister, along with your aunt Heather thought it would be a brilliant idea to make Rice Krispy Sculptures!  It was three dimensional art at its best!  Jillian made a turtle and a light house, Aunty Heather made a horse and a cross - which represented a game she'd been playing for the last three weeks with Ang, and you made multiple snow men!  Not only was aunty H. loads of fun but she was extra smart when she thought to leave you both with a plate of butter in order to prevent the krispies from sticking to your fingers.  Both you and your sister were in butter up to your elbows!  It was all rather genius and in the end, scrumptious!