New heights

Now that summer has started officially, I thought I'd look back at the first Sunday in June when Moe and I really felt like it was summer and had to shake ourselves out of it.


We headed downtown to fulfill a summer wish left over from last year -- a trip to the top of the CN tower. And we couldn't have picked a better day -- just look at that perfect blue sky.

Julia couldn't wait to get up that thing and scampered up for the postcard-perfect shot of the view of Toronto. No fear of heights for this gal. The day was so clear we were sure Shauna and Maclean could see us waving from across the lake.

Alyse was a bit more cautious as far as checking out the panoramic vistas the tower's observation deck offered. She claimed she was fine there by the wall. Eventually she did come around -- and over -- to checking out the view.

Look how Julia's dress matches the colour of the lake -

a lovely complement to my summer green satchel!

Living in its own shadow.

Showing some restraint!

Julia was ready to climb on these cables to look down.

The glass floor -- made me feel a bit woozy -- not this girl.

We decided since the day was so perfect, we'd take the ferry across to Ward's Island for some ice cream and a walk to the beach. The girls have been taking this ferry over to Centre Island since they could fit under railing.

Splendor in the grass.

A walk down cottage row.

Another across the way view of the tower.

As we lounged on the beach -- Moe even had a little nap -- and the girls frolicked in the sand and surf, we savoured the day and the moments, and looked forward to the time a month from then when a lazy summer Sunday outing would not be followed by the dreaded a back-to-school Monday.

I know all my teacher friends can relate.

Wishing all warm and sunny days for your holidays.