Summer in Montreal

This Passe-Partout song keeps playing in my head "L'été c'est fait pour jouer". If you're from around here, you'll know what I mean.

Just this past week I was fortunate to participate in many summer activities in and around Montreal.

Hansel and Gretel

On Tuesday, there was an outdoor theatre show at the park just in front of our house, so of course I went to check it out!

Food truck! 

On Wednesday I spend the day at my friend's cottage near St. Jérôme. It was so calm and peaceful (such a great idea to go on a weekday!) and we really enjoyed watching our dogs play together! I was proud of Taco for coming back to me each time I called him and not running off wildly!

On Thursday after a doctor's appointment where I was told everything was looking great for baby's arrival (just a month to go!) I went to the Botanical Gardens with another friend. They have an exhibit right now called Mosaïcultures, which are basically plant sculptures from around the world. It is extremely beautiful and powerful and I highly recommend you go! Here are a few pictures:

We were able to plant a small plant and be a part of the solar system exhibit!

Solar system coming together slowly but surely.

Friday was our 3rd wedding anniversary. My husband surprised me with flowers and chocolates and we went out for a great dinner at a restaurant called 'Les Enfants Terribles'. It is on Nun's Island overlooking the Saint Laurence river and the food is really good!

My good friend Melanie did my makeup!

On Saturday, we headed to the Jazz Festival. Despite the terrible heat and my slower-than-slow walking abilities, we enjoyed a few bands and watching the kids play in the fountains. Next year we'll have our own kid to watch so we won't seem so creepy!

An amazing high school jazz band

The Just for Laughs Festival is coming up next, so maybe that's where we'll be next weekend!