Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Mahood Lake 2016

One of our most anticipated trips of the year is our our trip to Mahood Lake.  This is our third summer going and every year has been equally as wonderful.  And an extra bonus this year was that we had AWESOME weather!

it takes 6 hours to get there...there were MANY books read on the road!

Ev got a paddle board for her birthday - we were happy that she let us borrow it...

even B loved it!

sandcastle making

dock smooching

there was a LOT of fishing that happened during our 5 days away!

and lots of fish caught!

even the littles got in on the action


B is hooked :)


we also did a lot of puzzles (like one a day!) - it was strangely obsessive and oh so relaxing!




we had plenty of time to chill on the beach



we got the older kids out for a tube ride (Sully's first one)



one evening we had some special visitors - fun to have Russ and Michelle come for the night (the night they were there we had a puzzle competition...boys vs. girls....cause we are cool like that!)

eating time!

B was relaxed to the max!

evening lake baths


we had a few epic thunderstorms while we were there - this was a cool night - the sun was shining on the trees, with the contrast of darkness in the rest of the sky and lake and then a double rainbow...God is an AMAZING artist!

so thankful for these special friends - thankful they are willing to share their cabin with us and thankful for the memories we continue to make together!  until next year!

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Nathan & Caitlin get MARRIED!

We are so happy to announce that we have a new Auntie/sister in the Morgan family!  Nathan married Caitlin this past weekend on Salt Spring Island!  We had the best time away as family celebrating the union of Nathan & Caitlin - here are a few photos from the day...

Uncle Nathan looking very groom like with his two ring bearers :)

The Kaminski family represents (and look at that amazing backdrop!)

Ring bearer #1

and #2!

Right before the wedding with the prettiest flower girl!

the wedding...tears were shed...by all :)

picture time (not B's best time of the day!)

entering the reception...they were glowing!

the cake

the groom's cake - a surprise from Caitlin - Tim Hortons donuts delivered fresh that morning from the main island (thank you Magdanz's)

their first dance

So blessed to welcome Caitlin into our family - she is all things beautiful inside and out.  She fits into our family so well and we are so thankful for how she intentionally loves us all.  

Welcome to the crazy Morgan family Caitlin - we are SO GLAD to have you!!!

Pre-Wedding Fun!

Our pre-wedding week started on the Sunday before, with the arrival of Auntie Becca & Nana and Papa.

and with their arrival brought new jammies!

Becca and I visited Krause berry farm for some fresh berry filled goodness!

getting wedding ready - we took mom for her FIRST pedi!

Tuesday night Nathan & Caitlin arrived and Wednesday morning we were on the ferry bright and early - love when family is all together!

dinner out with Auntie Becca - the food on Salt Spring was AMAZING and look at the view!

Breakfast at the Hasting House where we stayed - gourmet!


killing time before heading to the beach

dominos with Papa

the walk up to our cottage

treasure hunting

a little ice cream date with my fav!

wedding rehearsal 

ladies bridal tea!



while the ladies had tea, the boys rented mopeds and played frisbee golf



the "Welcome Dinner" on the night before the wedding - in a beautiful barn with a yummy taco truck out front


the morning of the wedding we headed out to the famous Salt Spring Island Farmers Market

again - everything was located next to the water...the views were awesome!

the groom - hours away from beginning a husband!!!