Pre-Wedding days

August was a crazy month.  I'm not even sure what to do with myself now that it's over.  ;)
The first half of the month was filled with preparation and anticipation for the wedding of my youngest sister Ruth-Ann to her love, Ben Tiemsta.  It meant company was coming and since we happen to live in Alberta we not only got to attend but also we got to enjoy some company here at our own place, to have some pre and post party get-togethers. 
First to arrive were my Opa and Oma Oosterhoff.  It was so special to have them here for a weekend, and as I had grown up seeing them weekly I have a real soft spot in my heart for them.  They are like old furniture, comfy to have around.  It's not every child who gets to enjoy such active great grandparents, and we made the best of the time together.  xoxox - thanks for coming, and come again.

We went to Henderson Park in Lethbridge for a walk and some play time.

After Opa and Oma left for camping on Monday, we had a few days to get ready for our trip up to Neerlandia and for the next round of guests.  It was warm, so of course we had to spend some of the time in the pool...even though the water wasn't public-pool-clean, it was very refreshing and alot cleaner then swimming in the pond.  We are still trying to figure out this whole pool/pond maintenance thing;)  

Then, finally, to the great excitement of our boys who love going on an adventure, it was Friday the 22nd, time to pack up and leave for Neerlandia!  Oh Rowan, you are such a handful but so bright and cheerful - it makes up for it all. We stopped in Red Deer for Happy Meals.  Can you tell it makes him happy?
 

After arriving later afternoon we had time for the boys to run around and get the car wiggles out while enjoying a lovely dinner and catch-up time at Tiemstra's. 

Uncle Sam! And cousin Gavin!