Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump

On our way to Waterton, we stopped at Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump. That is quite the mouthful, but it means literally what it says. They would get the Buffalo to run up a cliff where they would fall off to their death, and then the Napi people would use 100% of the animals for their survival. We learned all about the Napi people and how they used the land, animals, and weather to their benefit.  The kids were fascinated to learn how they used the fur for clothes, the meat for food, and the bones for weapons. It was a very strategic, but dangerous run.They would have to set up the run different every year depending on the weather, winds, etc, and it wouldn't even happen yearly. It's amazing to see how people have survived in different times and situations. It was fun to learn about it.

Waterton - Part 1 - Animals

We went to Waterton over Labor Day weekend. It has been a rough month for me, and family time away in a beautiful place is just what I needed. It was such a beautiful small town with the most gorgeous scenery (that you'll see more of in later posts). The kids had so much fun with the animals and were all able to feed/hold the wild chipmunks. They were obsessed with the kids' sunflower seeds. 

Playdate

Right before school started we finally had Ava and Rowyn over to play. They are darling sisters that were in Sadie's class last year, and we are so happy they're in the same class again this year. They were Sadie's favorite and I know she'll love being with them again.

Gym Camp

Sienna and Sadie did a week long gymnastics camp together over the summer. They loved it. Sienna was so proud of how she improved her kartwheel and Sadie's favorite was climbing the rope. I didn't get great pictures, but here are a few. Sadie will be doing gymnastics weekly until we move, and Sienna is going to do basketball and maybe soccer. At the end of their week, they were able to take Tanner and Abby around and show them some fun things too.

Brian Regan

Matt's birthday is back in June, but I had gotten him tickets to see Brian Regan. We went a few weeks ago, and it was such a fun night out together. We went to a super yummy Italian restaurant and then the show. I love any chance I can have to spend time with just Matt. Our dating has definitely slowed down since moving to Canada (A LOT), so it was a pretty special night for me. We spend a lot of time together every night, but it's nice to get out and do something different. I am happy that we still enjoy being with each other and spending time together.  Matt is the greatest guy I know and takes such good care of me and our littles. I am so lucky he's mine!

Back to School

Just like that we have a 1ST and 2ND Grader. WHAT?! This morning was the craziest first day of school I've ever seen. We had no idea who their teachers were. They had all the kids meet at the playground and they started calling their names. It felt like a reaping. It was chaotic, but the girls handled it well. (They must be getting used to change.) Sienna was called into a 3rd grade class with only four other 2nd graders. She seemed a little bummed at first because she didn't know the other 2nd graders, but when I went to check on her in class before heading home, she was so excited to tell me one of her best friends from last year that is a grade older than her was in her class. Sadie is in a 1st/2nd grade mix and has her two best friends from last year with her as well as one of Sienna's best friends. It's going to be a good year.