After an evening of games, food and all out celebrating with friend and grandparents, Joseph and Audrey set off for an afternoon of fishing. Although no fish were caught, the discovery of a ditch full of fish eggs was reward enough. Happy Birthday Joseph!
It has been almost a year since the last post here and I have been trying to figure out how to start again. Starting with where we are today would be too easy. We have done so much, seen so much and accomplished more than seems possible. 
So....here we are! After a year of camping, building, working, building, playing, building and generally living, we are in a house. There was a lot of camping. Six months actually, but even more building. Every step was exciting. Who knew that walls could make me smile and doors could make a kid's day. We were all thrilled to have an indoor toilet not to mention a shower! We are happy to be here. 
Less than two weeks and this will be home.
Of course, there is still plenty of work to be done. Road to be finished, stumps to be moved, perhaps more trees to come down.
Time out from house packing and moving preparations for a little friend time at the beach.
While inside the house I am packing, outside dozens of Waxwings are waiting for their turn at the Holly bush. How do they know whose turn it is? They are organized, systematic and move quickly on when their work here is done. I think I could use some lessons.
The road is beginning to look like a road.
Now that the trees have been cleared, the site for the house is looking more like a yard. Above the site a long ditch has been dug to let water continue to flow without affecting the yard. If you say yard enough it really helps.
Ferns grow everywhere in my yard (said it again).
This is just the beginning.
We know this is the place for us.
Our first meal. Each of us trying to imagine what adventures are waiting.
First, there is work to be done, trees to come down to make room for a house and wood to be piled.
It is important to mark the beginning of Spring with an event. So when the neighbour's new kitten climbs a tree it's time to call in the fire department. I've always enjoyed what a small town has to offer and this is one more thing to add to the list. A volunteer fire department that takes all calls seriously.
And when a ladder and plenty of help is unable to accomplish the task..
..well bring in the LADDER truck.
This past month (March..ahem), found everyone enjoying the last of the snowy days in different ways. Audrey was ready for the snow to be GONE and so she spent many days snug inside working on a variety of projects.
Oscar received a one of a kind needle felted cat toy...
and Doris was given a new bed.
Adam waited patiently..well..not sooo patiently for his parcel to arrive. New snowboard wax. That couldn't possibly be a cat on the table. Not in my house. Not on my table. Yikes.
Can you believe that one of the most important snowboarding lessons is to learn how to iron. What a perk!
I'm not really sure where the past month has gone. There seems to be so much activity an yet so little made it to my camera. 
Joseph loves being home, spending time working on whatever catches his interest on that day. For Joe this could mean lego battles, adventure novels... or even a little math.
Any day can be a science day. In fact, when you have the option to do what you want when you want all day everyday can be the right time for a little experimenting.
When you are on a roll you gotta just keep going.
I'm happy to be able to stay home because... it does look rather cold out there.
