Surf's Up

Hey Everyone,

Today was a great day... we are definitely getting wimpy and used to the warm weather in Cornwall (20 C today). I made the most of it and managed to get a few hours of surfing in.

It is half term, i.e. the kids are out of school all week so Laura is super busy. Opposite for me... since almost everyone at work took this week off, things are super slow.We are looking forward to Grandma and Grandpa Kotzer coming out next week!

Don't forget to ring Grandpa tomorrow as he turns 61, and I won't say how old Grandma will be when she is here in England, but you can phone us at home at (dial this exactly) 011 44 1326 560 423.

The only sad part about their visit is that they will probably be the last Canadians to visit us out here... there is still time! Come on out!

Our good friends Justine and Neil moved away this week, so it was a bit sad. They have 2 kids (Ellie and Owen) who are the same ages as Lochlan and Miah. They moved out towards Surrey (about 5 hour drive), so we hope to get down there before Christmas if we can.

Hope you all are well.

BTW, the convertible isn't mine, just a loaner as my car was being serviced that day. Too bad... it was a lot of fun.

Give Jason Mraz a Listen

I like Mraz... maybe you will too after this...

Ciao,

Mark

Sunday Afternoon

We decided to take Maggie for a walk on the beach as she is now allowed again (dogs are banned from many beaches here Easter through Oct. 1st). We went to a beach that is not far, but we had never been to called Kynance cove. Boy have we been missing out. It had lots of caves and cliffs and rocks. It was really quite cool. Rather than that just a bit of cleaning and organizing. I've decided to clear out before our move next year and I've started with the baby stuff. Wow it's amazing the stuff those little farts require or at least acquire. Here's a couple of pics of Mags and kiddies. L

Fall Activities

Well Sept has come and gone, hard to believe. Into the next school year and the kids seem to have changed so much.

Olivia grew up overnight. The third week of Aug. she went into a bed, got rid of her soother, the baby gates were removed (they had been redundant for a while)and she pooped in the toilet. Woah what happen to my baby? She has really grown and talks a lot. She's cheeky, loves to climb and has to dress, get into the car, wipe her face all by herself, which was a favourite saying of Miah's at this age. She's very independent just like her sister.

Miah started preschool this Sept and is really enjoying it. She goes three mornings a week, which gives me some one on one time with Olivia. She couldn't wait to be "dropped off " like Lochlan does. Although now that it's not a novelty there are some days she wants Mummy to stay. She has continued with her gymnastics which she now does on her own. She even has her own leotard (body suit) - too cute. She has also started swimming lessons by herself and loves it. She feels like such a big girl and I'm happy that she is getting the time in the water.

Lochlan started year 1 and has so much more confidence this year. It's really great to see. He likes his teacher although not nearly as much as his one last year. He is also taking swimming lessons and playing soccer. Having fun at both.

Mark and I are anxiously awaiting any news of where we are heading next year. Although I'm not going to hold my breath as I think it will still be a while. We've had a pretty busy Sept. catching up with friends and getting back into the routine. We managed to take in a play at Minnack Theatre. It is an outdoor theatre in roman sort of style built into the rocks by the sea. Stunning. We went with our friends/neighbours Neil and Justine, ate pasties and drank champagne as is the tradition. We were a little frosty by the end of the production (Othello)but it was a great experience. Hope this all finds you well. L