Sous Chef Isaac

We interrupt this regularly scheduled broadcast of "Canadian Camping Adventures" to bring you a video of Sous Chef Isaac. Bon appetit!





You will now be returned to your regularly scheduled program . . .

Happy Canada Day!

Hi everyone,

Yes, I know that we are not Canadian. Yes, I know that Canada Day was one week ago today, but I thought in honor of it being one week exactly I would share with you what we did to celebrate. It was almost like taking in the festivities of our 4th of July except it was the 1st of July and it was in Canada.
We started out by going to a pancake breakfast. Anyone that lives around us knows that we are pancake breakfast diehards, so when we read that there was to be a pancake breakfast we made sure we were ready.Of course, a shower at the YWCA was required before we could sit near anyone, you know, since we were tent camping in a park without shower facilities. Thank goodness it was right across the street so we didn't waste much time. Mmmmm, love those pancakes, sausage, rolls, and juice!


Later that evening we enjoyed a parade down the main street of town. We risked our lives getting a good seat because we actually sat on the island in the middle of the street and they only shut down traffic going one direction. Okay, it wasn't that bad, but we did have cars driving behind us while we were waiting for the parade to start. We didn't get to take in any of the concerts they had and forget about the fireworks. Mommy and Daddy could hear them but didn't get to see them since it was happening at 11:00pm, waaaaaay past my bedtime.

Can you imagine golfing on a course that has this view? We took a drive out past the golf course and that was where we got to see our first wildlife, besides the elk we saw in the campground the first night we were there. Anyway, can you imagine putting out on the green when a coyote walks across the course? Or how about you get ready to tee off and you see an elk at the water hazard?


Canadian adventures continued . . . stay tuned. Until next time . . .

Road Trip Anyone?

Hi everyone,

What do you get when you put a 2 1/2 year old, a dog, a mom, and a dad in a truck for a 12 hour drive? A road trip to Canada! Oh, and bits of insanity and craziness.

We left bright and early on Monday morning with the truck loaded with all of our gear, snacks, drinks, and entertainment. I think mommy and daddy were hoping I would take a nap on the way there during my usual time but I decided that there was too much to see and I didn't sleep a wink. Whew, sanity saved by a muppet movie and Thomas the Train. We quickly set up camp and all of us went to sleep at about 10:00pm.

Here's another question for you: What do you do when you are in a beautiful valley driving through the Canadian Rockies and you take out your camera and get this lovely sight on the screen? What does this mean?


It means it is time to buy a new camera! Yep. Mommy took out the camera to get the very first picture and there was just a black screen. So much for bringing extra batteries, how about an extra camera that works.

Luckily Banff had at least 4 camera stores and the one where we purchased our new camera had prices reasonable to those we would find at home. It's a good thing too because you would have really missed out on this:


Doesn't that look so much better!!!

Stay tuned for more adventures from our camping trip. Until next time . . .

Weekend Report

Hi everyone,

This weekend while Mommy and Daddy were doing this:


I was doing this:

Who do you think had more fun? Me, playing and going for a walk to the local farmer's market with grandma, or dad and mom running 13.1 miles. I'm thinking it was me.

I am heading out for a camping trip so I will be out of the country for the next week. See you when I get back!

Until next time . . .

Go, Speed Racer!

Hi everyone,

Did you know that when you complete two running races it bumps you into the "official" runner category? At least that's what I'm calling myself these days! I ran my second annual kids race which was a long and grueling half mile. I started out strong and just as I was beginning to hit the wall a bicycle rode by on the road next to the course and that was the distraction that I needed to keep going. Well, that and Mommy telling me that there were hot dogs at the end after they did their run too.

Here is my non-chalant pose as we are getting ready to start.
Half a mile, no problem.

I'm sizing up the competition while Mommy gives me a pep talk.
(The girl next to me was the overall winner.)

A little slow to start. Where did the girl go who was next to me?

Even though I still was pretty close to bringing up the rear I think I made some improvements this year to my running form. I ran almost the whole way, needing only to stop and walk for a short while, and there were three people who finished behind me. I think that's progress when you are still one of the youngest to compete. I have to get my kudos somewhere because all the bigger kids seem to win the trophies for the 6 and under division.


Until next time . . .

Lake Camping

Hi everyone,

We seem to be getting out of doors a lot as of late. The weather here has been so beautiful and warm, so when Mommy and Daddy are not painting the house or mowing the lawn and weedwacking we try to get out hiking, biking, and camping.


We went to a new state park over Memorial Day weekend and we had a lot of fun. There were a lot of Canadian Geese to keep us company, camping neighbors to keep us entertained, breezes, willow trees and grassy fields to keep us cool, and junk food to keep our tummies full. I got to eat a few things that I normally don't get to eat at home and I was introduced to smores for the first time. I only took a bite and decided I could take it or leave it.


We had a great time! I even went to bed at my normal 7:00pm bedtime. I think Mommy and Daddy were a little surprised since we were tent camping, but what can I say, I'm a good sleeper.

Until next time . . .

Island Hopping on Bikes

Hi everyone,

WARNING!! WARNING!! Long post with lots of pictures!

We went bike camping this past weekend with our friends, Alex and Sheila. A fun (and tiring) time was had by all!

We thought we'd get a picture at the beginning
of our trip looking fresh and clean.

Getting ready to start out from the ferry terminal.

Relaxing at the campsite.

I got to stop at a library to read books. We've been to this
island many times and the library has never been open before!

Walking on the beach.

Rock hopping with Mommy.

Family picture on some rocks by the village.

Stair climbing with Daddy.

A little fuel for Dad who pulled my trailer most of the weekend.

Getting ready for dinner.

I like to sing "Bouncy, trouncy, full of fun, fun, fun"
(out of Winnie the Pooh) while jumping around the tent.

The incredible view from our campsite!

Listening to some tunes on Dad's ipod while on a ferry ride.

We stopped and had lunch by one of the lighthouses.

I helped the captain steer the ferry boat!
(Not really, but I thought it looked like it.)

I would only walk on the hard sand that felt like a sidewalk.
No soft, squishy sand for me!

Taking a walk with mom while Dad stayed cool in the shade.

Playing games in the evening. I think I must have already been
asleep in the tent because I don't remember this part!

Waiting for our last ferry to come pick us
up to take us back home.

Ride 'em cowboy!

Until next time . . .