A few days with Grandma and Grandpa

We headed out to Keene, Ontario this week for a few days to visit with Grandma and Grandpa with the kids. It was our first time away from home overnight with Samara. She did amazing. She slept pretty good - she was in bed with us for half of the first two nights but I think she was disoriented and didn't know where she was. She went down for her naps and at night really well. I was kind of worried because as I said, it was her first time sleeping anywhere else besides home.

We had some fun filled days with beautiful weather. One of the outings we had was a boat cruise through two of Peterborough's lift locks. It was a lot of fun and the kids really enjoyed it too.

The boat we went on:

The kids waiting to get on the boat. The ducks were very exciting for Samara.

Victoria and Austin got to go fishing with Daddy the next day. They both caught two fish and were very excited about that. Unfortunately we didn't get any good pictures of the fish so you'll just have to take our word for it. Much to Samara's disappointment, she didn't get to participate in the fishing fun. She needed a nap at that time and being the busy girl she is, it's too stressful for Mommy to watch her by the water for too long! Maybe next year.

We also got to take a ride or two in Grandpa's boat. The kids loved it. Well, Austin didn't care for the part when everyone was loading into the boat (while it was still tied to the dock) as it was too wiggly for his liking - hmmm, I wonder where he gets that from? He's definitely my son! He was fine as soon as everyone was seated and we were out on the water. Samara did get to participate in the boat rides and absolutely loved it.

"Look at this fun thing I get to wear . . . just like my big sister and brother!"



"Yay! Boat rides are so much fun!"


And that pretty much sums up most of our week. We had such a relaxing and fun time - thanks for everything Grandma and Grandpa!