It's only been a month since we left for Canada for vacation - not too long ago, right? After a week apart from both girls, Rowan in Canada and Lily with Joe and Diane we were all reunited on the 24th as Parker, Lily and I drove up to Canada. This of course was after an emergency trip to the city by Parker and I on Thursday as we had to renew his passport at the last minute.
The drive up with just Lily was an easy drive in terms of traffic and weather but Lily had the gift of gab for at least 6 of the 8 hours. If I was asked how much longer one more time there is a possibility my head may have exploded BUT we made it and Rowan was thrilled to see us. Lisa and the girls came by that night too which was great to see everyone right away.
The next day would prove to be one of the best weather days so we headed for Calypso Water Park. Even Parker had a great time! A full day in the sun and water made us all sleep pretty good that night!
Monday we went to Sky Zone. An indoor trampoline park. We have one here in Oaks, PA and you can bet we will be checking it out. The place was great, super fun, a great workout, and everyone had a wonderful time! Rowan most of all who keeps telling me she wants her birthday party there next year!
Tuesday we went to Upper Canada Village. I had not been there since I was a kid and really wanted to go. Everyone told us we would be done the village in a couple of hours. We got there at 930 or so and closed the place at 500pm. To say we explored every corner of the village would be an understatement! I don't know what the best part was, the recreations I remembered so well, the dress up which was new to me, me getting to me a part of a stage show!, the piglets running around free delighting Lily to no end or watching my kids milk a cow!
Wednesday we stayed home for the morning. It was relaxing for most of us - Parker taught Lily to ride her bike! She was covered in sweat, dirt and snot but damn if she didn't get it down and is now riding her bike all over the place!
Two days later:
That afternoon we went downtown to do a little wandering around, grab some dinner and head to Parliament Hill to see a nightly light show called Mosaica that runs literally on the Parliament Buildings. It is a history of Canada told in a light show and it was fantastic. Really enjoyed it and glad we got to see it!
Thursday we headed to the Museum of Science and Technology. Another place I have not been since I was a kid. Unlike Upper Canada Village it has changed drastically!! The trains and the crooked kitchen were still there but otherwise I would never have recognized it! It was good though and the girls enjoyed it.
The musuem did not take us all day and after a few hours there we were done and hit a chip truck for lunch (I wish I could say it was the first time that week but who are we kidding)
Back to my parents after that and then to the Botmans for a quick afternoon dip in their pool!
Friday was our last full day in Canada and we spent most of it at Lisa and Russ' house. It rained on and off but that did not stop my kids from getting in the pool and making Jessica go with them. After some BBQ for dinner and a celebration for Erika's birthday our trip was over as we got a good nights sleep and drove back home to Hatboro on Saturday.
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