Entry #3- Birthdays, Beach, & Babies

On August 4th, 1986 a very important event took place...
Eric Dennis Buckley entered the world and it hasn't been the same since! 
We began the birthday celebrations early on Monday because it was RIBFEST at Vic. Park and who can miss out on that when it's only ONCE A YEAR? 
Despite delicious meats and cake (narrowly escaping many strategic attacks from overhead and underfoot squirrels) Eric may have gained a gray hair or two with the thought of turning a quarter-century! He was given some good advice by a wise man a few weeks ago though that "the next 25 will be the best years of your life:)"

On Thursday -his actual birthday- we sent Isaac off to party with Granny and Uncle Zack (who recently returned from his 6 month expedition to Australia with YWAM for his DTS) while we booked it to the beach in Grand Bend with our friends Darryl & Sarah. Darryl who also recently celebrated his 25th birthday:)
We dropped the boys off for a round of golf (BARELY missing T-time, but thanks to a bit of hazardous driving, managed to make it, thank goodness or there'd be a couple MORE grey hairs for Eric's head. You just don't miss T-time...apparently.)

   Meanwhile, Sarah and I enjoyed a stroll along the beach and to some shops, as well as other summer delights:)
 We met up again for supper and swimming (fresh lakes!!! Anytime all the time) and got to enjoy a gorgeous sunset...which while we were aahing over Darryl matter-of-factly informed us that the colours of sunsets were the result of pollution. Thanks Darryl. On a brighter note, my Uncle Myron happened to be strolling down the beach at that exact time with his girlfriend Marilyn and friends, so that was a delightful surprise! No matter where you go, you can't escape family:) We ended the night with a movie and got to sleep in and take our time in the morning, although it was very strange to wake up in an empty house and peek into Isaac's empty room...we're kind of attached to the little guy.

So a very great day and happy birthday to my dear Eric! He's a great man and I'm glad to know him, and I can't even begin to say how much AWESOME-r it is to get to be his WIFE and raise kids with him, and experience the next 25 years (and beyond!) with him. He's one of the most incredible men I know, and am excited to see what the future holds for him and for us! 

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/11/071108135522.htm Take THAT Darryl

As I was saying, the next day we slept in and ate our breakfast nice and slowly:) Then headed out to good ol' Walton, Ontario to catch up with the rest of my fam. My dad had big plans to take his 3 son-in-laws and newly returned son Zack up to his little cottage for the night to teach 'em how to be men and enjoy some quality time.

Bush-Man Zack! Welcome Back!

 Meanwhile my mom, sisters, and their new babies hung out and had some catching up time as well. This was the first time all three cousins were together at once! It is amazing to see the difference even a couple months makes at this age. Isaac has been learning to be 'very gentle!' with babies and did VERY well with his cousins! Tempting as it was to poke them. Katrina's son, Ezra, who is 3 months old can take it a bit better now, Bethany's boy Josiah, not quite a month, was a little less enthused, and tried to ignore Isaac's attempts at bonding:) but they all did quite well, maybe just a few less naps than normal...sorry girls:)

Granny & Josiah

Isaac being very gentle with Josiah!

The 3 Boys-Josiah, Isaac, and Ezra!

It was great to get together with the family and catch up with Zack and hear some of his stories. My, how our family dynamics have changed in only a matter of months! Next summer is sure to be even more exciting with THREE one-year-olds running around and Isaac leading the pack! My sisters, Bethany & Katrina are rocking at this motherhood business, their boys are so sweet and it was so nice to get to spend some quality Aunt Tessa time with them. 

This post is a little unorganized, I'm still getting the hang of this blog biz, so bear with me! Till next time, Tessa B, signing off!