Udate 3 - Water Fun

On one of the last days of school, we went to the park with our PreKindergarten learning buddies. The kids painted t-shirts in the morning and then played on the games in the park. After lunch the water games were turned on. The kids, big and little, had a wonderful time running in and out of the water. At one point I had to put my camera down as one of my guys decided that I should get in on the fun.
I had my back to the water games, my first mistake, and suddenly felt cold water running down my back. When I turned around, Jay was holding a sponge ball in his hand and smiling. Once the electronics were safe I 'helped' Jay get wet under the games. I felt it was only fair to return the favour, right?
Once everyone had a chance to dry off a bit we headed to the parking lot to meet up with the ice cream truck. Everyone had a cone and then headed back to school. A great day was had by all!

Day 284 - Tree contrast

Had a lovely afternoon/evening with our godkids and their parents. We went to the park, had a yummy lamb supper, and carved a pumpkin. As Peg was pushing 'E' on the swing I, of course, was snapping pictures. As I was walking around to get a better vantage point I found this lonely red leaf among the wood chips. I like the contrast of the dark red next to the pale chips. Despite the differences between the leaf and chips they both have the same roots; they come from a tree.

Day 207 - Just Ducky

While walking in the park today, we spotted these feathered friends practicing their single file synchronized swimming. It was interesting seeing the wake they left in the algae covered pond. It almost looks as if they were lined up by size too.

Day 202 - Sometimes you feel like a nut

Went in search of water lilies today to no avail. Our neighbourhood garden center had some but they were not open yet. I'll go back in a day or so. They suggested we go to Domaine des Maizurets. We drove there and walked to the pond area. The water level was VERY low and although there was A LOT of algae and some lily pads, no water lilies. I managed to capture a few ducks and then caught this little guy (or girl) on our way out of the park. I saw him and tried to 'call' him closer so I could get a shot. Peg happened to see a peanut nearby and voila. Luckily for me, this model works for peanuts.

Day 110 - Tree Rot

While out at the park I noticed some black stuff on the trees. I thought it kind of looked like charcoal. I didn't know what it was but Peg and Sarah informed me that it was tree rot. Apparently when a tree is infested there is no way to save it and it spreads quite rapidly. Unfortunately, as we walked around we noticed that all the trees in that part of the park had been hit with it. I'm not sure what the city will do but I would guess they'd have to cut down the trees. It is sad because they have to be replaced with trees that grow quickly but are still hardy.