Here we are in our Jolly Jumper decidedly not jumping, but Rosemary must be instead daydreaming about....
Her Halloween ladybug costume. This picture is blurry, but I think it captures how adorable she looks. Finn agrees. On a funny side note, suddenly, Finn really likes ladybugs.


Finn as Elmo will be appearing soon. I think it would be hilarious to dress his Elmo doll up as Finn for Halloween, but every time I try to put clothes on Elmo, Finn gets mad. I guess that is totally undignified for his poor little Elmo. Man, it's going to be tough to get him in a costume Halloween night. I hope candy will motivate him.

Are they practicing for adolescence or what?

Speaking of which, we bought Rosemary a car!
"Ooooh, my own set of wheels. Finally."
She loves it. Not only is she playing with Finn's swing set (again, finally!), Finn plays with her. He pushes her in it, and to little Rosemary, that is ultimate, giggle-tastic fun.

(Look at all those leaves! It's like a frigging leaf carpet out there. That, people, is why I am not posting. I am raking leaves. Bags and bags and -- oh look, more stupid leaves dropped in the night -- bags of leaves.

Can I not eat my cookie in peace?
Elmo has become very, very important to Finn. Elmo comes everywhere with us these days. We really, really need to find another one to stash away when the inevitable happens. Gasp! A lost Elmo!

Ohhh, a dolly! I like dollies. Would you like to play with me, dolly?
Here we are in the Byward Market eating our first beavertail. It costs over $4 for the basic model; any grades such as ice cream, whipped cream, fruit, chocolate increase the price by many folds. It is basically fried dough heavily sprinkled with brown sugar. Obama mugged for the cameras while buying some on his visit to Ottawa. Our verdict? Yummy! Bring on the fried dough.

Happy Turkey Day! Except we had chicken, so happy chicken day. In any case, we are thankful.

Sunday, we ventured to Carleton University for their Live Butterfly Exhibit.


Snacks are a very important part of any outing.
Any successful outing, that is.
As are funny family pictures.
"Ack! Why are my parents so weird?"


If it weren't for us, Finn would have jumped right into the river.
"What do you mean I can't jump into the freezing cold, rushing water?"


Good Sunday!

This is our favorite spot to feed ducks. Finn runs around, throws the ducks some food, and tries to climb giant trees.
It's spectacular lately. I have no idea how long we'll stay in Ontario, but I do know I will always love the fall here. The air is cool. The sun is warm.

The views are insane now that the trees have started to change.

Soaking up the last bits of sun left.