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Summer is full on!

We have been spending days at the beach, time watering our garden and trying to soak in as much summer as we can... Summer is in full bloom here and its wonderful!
(The girls and Justin in the water)

At the end of July, beginning of August, we went to Alberta for a week for my family reunion. We saw all my aunts and uncles and introduced Ruby to them all. It was such a quick visit but was nice to see everyone.
(All the girl grand children)

Since we've been home, we have had a visit from our friends in Grand Etang. They brought their motor home and stayed a few days. We spent some serious time on the beach and really got to know them much better. They are wonderful people and I look forward to many more visits like this one throughout the years. 

This week has been fun filled as the fair is in town and also, it is the villages annual celebration, Judique on the Floor. This comes with a ball tourney, a parade, a kids fair and BBQ. Its always a blast and people return home from all over the place for this weekend.

Our garden is also in full bloom - we have already eaten lettuce and peas, beans,  tomatoes and so many herbs... and we have so much coming. Its been amazing watching it grow and Sally has loved being an active part in it. 

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