CALGARY STAMPEDE! (WITH LITTLE ONES...)

We've been visiting in Calgary this past week and a half and we've been soaking up the hot summer weather.

The timing was so great as we were able to take all our kids to the Calgary Stampede this year for the first time. Growing up in Calgary, I had fond memories going to the Stampede each year with my family. It was so fun seeing it through the eyes of our children and nephews. 

I thought I'd share a few pictures of our Stampede adventures from our trip. Amazingly enough, the Stamped hosts over a million people each year (from all over the world!) and is called the Greatest Outdoor Show. There's really a wonderful sense of community here!

A few tips that helped me when packing for the day...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CANADA!

Happy Canada Day!

We love a good holiday over here, and celebrating our country's 150th birthday couldn't be more fun.

WHAT A DIFFERENCE A YEAR MAKES! (LAST DAY OF 3YR OLD PRESCHOOL)

This week was Maddie's last day of 3yr old preschool!

She had such a great year in Preschool with her wonderful teachers. We actually had one teacher from when Ben was in preschool a years ago! They were so kind in helping her adjust to the routine of school and she had a great year. 

STRAWBERRY PICKING

Happy first days of summer!

One of my favorite parts of summer is going berry picking with the kids. We've been going the last few years and each year is just as much fun as the last. Something so satisfying about eating the very berries you pick yourself! (Haha, obviously we're city folk!)

HOP HOP HOP! SOME BUNNY'S TWO!

This year we decided to throw Ellie a bunny party. She is a true lover of all animals (much like her older sister) and she especially loves bunnies. When I was doing some Easter shopping a few months earlier, an idea popped up that I should go with a bunny theme for her party. There was SO much bunny stuff everywhere. I asked her if she liked the idea, and she hopped around - a surefire sign that we were onto something.