Summer Lovin'

Gladly running over another vehicle

Hi Crew!

The Friesen's are docked after a jostling few months, cruising from east to west, and now back again on home turf in Toronto.
I wish I had blogged sooner, but time really did get away on me and it's only now that I am sitting here typing wandering where to start, as so much has happened in our world, as I'm sure it has in yours!

We are recently back from our summer vacation to the West Coast to visit family and friends. It was a whirlwind tour of homes and faces and that magnificent British Columbian scenery we had missed. In fact upon arrival back to our humble abode, we laughed as we felt we now needed a vacation from our vacation! It was marvellous to catch up with family and introduce them to the newest member of the Friesen family - Israel Hope! And I'm sure I'll get some 'Amens!' when I say she didn't disappoint!

Sleeping on Dad is the best medicine

Happy Gals

We discovered that upon arriving in Washington state, Israel had began to sprout her first tooth, and showed very eager signs of crawling. She bunny hopped around and pulled herself up on furniture practicing standing. Truth be told, our little precious would probably rather get straight to walking if she could! But, alas she broke out the crawling in Nanaimo for her cousins and Aunty Camille. And sadly this is also where our family got hit by a bout of the flu in different measures. I, Amy, got the worst, and am thankful that Israel and Kev didn't end up as bad! Although it made for some great snuggle moments with Dad, as she fell asleep on him not feeling well.

We were on the mend once in Vancouver, and had a great time catching up with the Culley's and our extended Life Center family. We had infact planned to visit the West Coast at this time in order to make  an appearance and witness the marriage of our dear mate Rob 'Shanks' Luke to Stephanie Randall. A day that was as hot as it was beautiful! Izzy's wedding outfit lasted only a few hours before being stripped off and allowing whatever breeze we could find (or water) cool her down.

Reaching out to cousin Marc

It was indeed a memorable vacation. We spent time lakeside in Chase, poolside in Vernon, in front of the TV and fan in Port Coquitlam watching the Olympics with our South African fam....eating bowls of cereal. All the while Israel showing us just how good she is at crawling and entertaining herself and us!
And did I mention what a stellar traveller she is? This kid was born to roam. She takes to flying better than Mum and Dad!

Chillin' and crawlin'

Once back in Toronto we had the pleasure of a visit from Leah, a fellow Aussie gal from Brisbane. We hit the Distillery district for some Balzac's Coffee, Tucker's marketplace for all you can eat (yum) and Port Credit in Mississauga for some lakefront Sunday strolling and Indian food. It was a short but wonderful time.

Now, the Friesen's are back to work, interning with the Youth Network here at Catch the Fire. Always an effervescent time...bubbling and fresh!

Until next time, enjoy your kitchen....because at least you have one!

Love,
Kevin, Amy and Israel Frezetti

The Frezetti Mob