Goodbye Nevis

Sad to say that little Benjamin Nevis was run over by a car yesterday. We miss you sweet, furry, grey cat.

Patient Kitty

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Cassia is 9 months old today! She has now been out of my body for as long as she was in it. To celebrate the event, she tormented her favourite cat.

Arrow-leaved Balsamroot

 Following our vacation in Cumberland, we spent a week in Penticton for the CAA/CAC AGM. The arrow-leaved balsamroot (Balsamorhiza sagittata) was in full bloom.

Cumberland

We spent a week mountain biking in Cumberland, on Vancouver Island. Unfortunately, we took zero pictures of anyone doing any actual mountain biking. Luckily we went with folks that took a few shots and cared to blog about it over at Curmudgeonly Bumbly. As per usual, I took a lot of pictures of my daughter.

  On the ferry, wearing her new cool shades.

Dad trying the shades out.

View of the sea and Denman Island, from the lovely Beachouse we stayed at.

 Ursi shakin' her finger at me.

 Catching some rays on the deck.

Dad is so much fun.

 Gazing up in adoration at the lovely Meghan.

Prunes.

From the Archives

 My Mom looking very hip, before she had kids.

 The ultimate camping vehicle. What really amazes me is that once my sister and I were born, we still all managed to go camping in the Bug, with my Grandmother, and the canoe. Oh and nice Converse sneaks Dad.

Mom and Estelle, up on Mount Seymour

The classic 70's pom-poms. Oh so stylish sister.

 Hip urban dad with the pre-curser to the Ergo carrier.

Car seats? Who needs car seats?

 I remember that phone.

 

 Me, wearing Cassia's smile.

 Me at 15 months

Cassia wearing the same green dress at 7 months.