four people twelve times + one dog | 09.14

September.

I can’t believe it’s already gone and we are saying hello to October. September passed by with a speed of blink of an eye.

We started the month by our 13th wedding anniversary. 13 years! It’s almost unreal that it’s been so long since Ivo and I said: “I do” to each other. We might have some gray hair and more wrinkles on our faces, but I wouldn’t change a single minute from those past 13 years. I love him dearly!

September also marked our 12th Canadian anniversary. I still remember the day when we came to Toronto, each of us holding just two suitcases with our personal stuff. We had each other, our love and a lot of courage for this new adventure our ours. Several moves and twelve years later I’m proudly calling this country my home.

I think the biggest “thing/event” for us, which happened in September,  was welcoming Ace into our family. This little fella brings so much joy into our daily lives. Of course we are tired from getting up at night with him but it’s worth it. He is the cutest little thing ever even though he has his “moments” when he bites like crazy with his tiny little sharp teeth. I know this puppy stage will pass and then he will be calm. Just this morning he made us all laugh so hard when he was “attacking” the door stopper. The sound made him go nuts, it was really funny to watch him. And those eyes!! Those.Eyes!

We’ve had also worries because of this little guy. Patrik was sick (having a cold and terrible cough) and stayed at home with Ivo and Ace. In the evening he was covered with hives and we ended up at ER. It seems it was an allergic reaction, probably to Ace’s saliva. We got him tested two days later and the test showed that Patrik is allergic to dogs, luckily the allergy is not severe and we can keep Ace. It would break our hearts if we would have to give him away. We are still on a close watch of Patrik’s skin, he is doing really well to keep out of Ace’s kisses reach.

September also finally ended the teachers’ strike and our kids went to school on September 22nd.  The teachers started their strike on June 16th, so our kids were at home for 3 long months! I’m happy that everything got solved out and they are able to get their education.

Ivo did another triathlon race. This one at Cultus Lake is his favorite, he returns there every year as it is also the last race of the season. He trained hard and won 1st place in his age division! Once again, couldn’t be more proud of him! He is now training for a marathon which will take a place on the first weekend of November.

Katrin’s started her swimming club again and moved up to the junior Gold level.  Her practice is five times a week but she is going only four times (which is still more than enough).

Both kids have grown up so much during the summer, Patrik is already taller than up to my chin (and I’m 177cm – almost 5’10).  It’s crazy!

I plan to post a lot of photos from our summer so hopefully I will get a spare minute or two and will be able to do some heavy photo posts.

September/ October are my favorite months. Let’s enjoy the sunshine while it lasts.