BATHING BEAUTY!!!!!!

I had to post these pictures and blog them to save them in time forever!
It was a wonderfully hot day here and my mom is visiting us here in Montreal.
We started our day with breakfast out on the patio...and the water of the pool was so clear and shiny it just calling our names. It called so loudly...that when I told my mom that I had a bathing suit for her...I actually thought she would so ...."ohhh no...I don't do that".
BUT...instead she went inside and came out with her suit on!! We had such a nice time. She looked so happy.
To my sister...Thank you so much for working on moms "ohhh noooos"...you paved the way for a women to enjoy life a WHOLE lot more:)

Mom mentioned to me that the last time she EVER had a bathing suit on was 1985! But doesn't she look gorgeous!! If she only knew the beauty she possessed.
Sarah is loving having her Grandmother swim with her.

Mom was laying back enjoying the sun...didn't even know I took this picture. She is smiling ear to ear:))))

A friend of mine and her husband dropped by to visit with mom...they met her on a previous visit. Mardie is a Maritimer also so....they get along very well:) Gosh...they could be sisters!! lol

The day was a wonderful one...we had Strawberry Daquari's...and sat out until late...we swam off and on all day and into the evening. This is a memory I will cherish forever. Thank you mom for being here...it was great!!

SARAH'S GRAD

I can't believe how time has flown by!!!
My little girl is now 11 going in 12 in August and she is starting high school in the new school year!
Here, in Quebec, High school starts in grade 7. I find her so young but I am her mom...and letting go sometimes is sooo hard.

We spent the day at the spa. Sarah had her hair straightened, and a french manicure. She looked so sweet all dressed up:)

We were extremely happy to have my mom, Sarah's grandmother here for her special night:)

She was making funny faces and actions so it was hard to get a serious picture...lol

Here, Sarah put up her feet because she wanted a picture to show that her shoes matched her belt..hehehe

Gosh...it felt like yesterday I was changing diapers:)

Pictures after the ceremony with some of her friends since Kindergarden and Pre K.

Proud Nana and momma outside of the school:)

More friends.................................................................................................

Sarah had a party with some of her friends. They are all going to different schools next year, Sarah included since she is going to Lauren Hill Academy, which is not on the West Island.

The invitations went out for Sarah's pool party and we didnt' even the pool installed yet!! Talk about a panic to get things together. But it all worked out wonderfully and the children had a great time.

They watched a movie after eating and swimming.

I had made t-shirts for them so that they could all sign them and have a momento of the party, since I thought that loot bags were too young for them.

They really had a good laugh signing each others t-shirt.

Group picture...these kids are a great group!! In the background you can see that Sarah and I made boards with pictures backing from Pre K until now of the kids that attended the party.

Sarah was so pleased to have her friends around her. I loved seeing her so happy:)

Thank you to Jonah, Cassandra, Elizabeth, Kimmy, Gaby, Justin and Justin, Liam and Marcus for sharing in my daughters wonderful memories of Elementary school. You all made her so very happy.

It is amazing how much teenage kids eat!! lol The weather held up so that we were able to have everything outside. We weren't sure that the rain would hold off or not.

Sarah enjoying her company. And of course she needed a new bathing suit for the party! lol

The party ran from 6-10. The kids swam, ate, exchanged t-shirts and watched a movie. Nick finished off the deck about an hour before the kids arrived. Talk about a panic!