We got back on 5/16 from a week long trip to Canada to visit my parents and my sisters family. We left on 5/9 at 400am and got to Canada around noon - did the same thing on the way home but left at 330am and got home around 1130am - really was the best way to do it with the two kids and they both travelled pretty well.
Got to do all kinds of things when we visited. We went to see the tulips for the Tulip Festival on the first day. I planned the trip specifically so we could see them and they did not disappoint. We only got to Dows Lake to see them but that was enough, just enough of a burst of spring to make us smile. Then we went to the Byward Market where Rowan got a taste of her first Beavertail and loved it!
Somehow we talked my sister into letting Abby stay and hang out with Rowan for a couple of days so after taking her to her Irish dance lesson on Monday night Abby came and slept over for two nights with Rowan - they were so excited and got along so well it was a pleasure to watch. We went swimming on Tuesday where everyone, including Lily had a great time! The pool was very cool and easy to play in for kids and adults alike - we stayed all two hours (like we had a choice with the two fish that are Rowan and Abby)
Wednesday my sister and Jessica and Erika all took the day off and we went to Cosmic Adventures - if I had the money I would totally open a place like this here in the Philly area - it would be a HUGE hit! Lisa and I played a bit too but frankly I am too damn old for that and we both had bruises to tell our tales!
The next couple of days were spent doing some shopping and we talked Lisa into letting Abby stay again on Thursday night because Rowan spent Wed night crying for Abby :( We took them to a couple of playgrounds where they had a total blast together. Nana did their hair as well so they both slept with braids and woke up with curly hair - I don't know what they liked more, their bubble baths or their curly hair, both were huge hits!
We also got to see my sisters new house out in the country - it is a great old farmhouse and Parker and I really liked it - they have two great dogs as well who never tire of playing fetch. Lisa and Russ grilled a lovely dinner - now we hope to reciprocate the favour when they come to visit us this summer - HINT HINT - I know you are reading this, especially you Jess ;)
All in all a lovely trip that was too many years in the making so we will have to go sooner again rather than later.
And last but not least - 5 of the best looking daughters and granddaughters a family could ask for...
No comments:
Post a Comment