Scenes from the weekend {Sawyer's 5th birthday/Canada Day edition}

This weekend we leaped headfirst into summer. School got out Thursday, and Friday was Sawyer's birthday! It was an exciting day {as birthdays always are in the Pugh household}, involving a hunt for birthday presents, a dinosaur birthday cake, and a big old barbeque with family and friends. The birthday boy enjoyed every single second, which is just as it should be.

Sounding out the clues which lead to hidden birthday presents

 Last minute change of plans: "Mum! I want a dinosaur cake, okay?"

 Making a wish

When the birthday fun finished {until his party next weekend}, the Canada Day fun began! We spent a good part of Sunday at Fort Rodd Hill at the Great Big Canada Day Picnic. We had a lovely, festive time.

 Men and women in uniform

 Red flip-flops are a must on the first of July

 Exploring the fortress

Heading for the lighthouse

 Love those shutters

 Row, row, row your boat...

Canada flag on the clothesline

The weekend continues Monday as the boys and I head up-island to meet my aunt, sister and family for a few days of camping on the Haslam River. Looking forward to swimming and s'mores and sitting round the campfire. It's hard to believe that summer vacation is finally here, but oh boy... am I ever ready for it!

PS: Happy, happy birthday today to my lovely friend Karina in NYC! {Wish I were there to celebrate and eat cupcakes with you, Kary!} Won't you please stop by her blog to wish her a wonderful 31st birthday?