Sunday was a very rainy, cool day here. But around 4:30pm the rain stopped long enough that we were able to head over to the local ‘fair’. Now I call it a fair but truthfully it is the carnies that set up at the mall and rip you off raise money for a local charity. Since we drove by it three times while picking stuff up from the hardware store, it seemed only fitting to take J back for a few rides. We weren’t the only ones trying to cram in some weekend fun at the last minute. Other families could be found trying to get just one more ride out of the operators. The most important part is that J had fun.
He would be Mr. Serious as his ride went around, then he would get to me and the camera and he would pull all these silly faces. It was great. I finally feel like his silly joking side is breaking free. He has always been a happy smiling child, but silly has always been reserved for home. To see it out in public was such a treat.
Even if he was sticking his tongue out at me.
And Apple did well in the stroller watching all the colours and her silly brother fly by her. Hubby was trying to make her laugh, but all he was getting was the ‘blaaaahhhhh’ screetch she was perfecting.
Here’s to open fair season and lots of rides to come for the summer.
Book your summer beach vacation.
Yesterday we had yet another snowstorm. Argh. The January thaw that saw us wearing spring jackets and tickling out toes in the grass was just too good to be true. We got at least another 15cm yesterday, I missed the official count because I was out shoveling. I didn’t have to shovel, Hubby would have done it, but I wanted the break from the kids climbing all over me. I did take J and the dogs out with me but, he climbed the mountain of snow instead of me.
As I was feeling sorry for myself that I lived in such a snow laden climate, I decided what better way to make it though the next bout of winter than to ensure that our wonderful annual beach vacation was booked solid. The agent called in December and our usual house was not available the week of July 4th, so we waited to book while we decided on the week. When I called yesterday our house was open from the 5th so we booked it with plans to stay with my family for the 4th. Yay!!
It won’t be long beach, until we meet again…
A visit to a local farm for kids, Valleyview Little Animal Farm, left J thrilled to have fed all the goats and deer. We used to take A to the farm, years ago, when there were just a few animals and playstructures oh and the train. Now there is a museum with tractors, more animals, puppet shows, and more. We had a fabulous time and will be sure to go back soon (like on the long weekend for a corn roast.).
And yesterday it was off to a birthday party! J was one of the oldest, being almost four at a two year old’s party. But, I couldn’t have been prouder. He behaved so well and played with all the kids. He only really knew the birthday girl, and the two of them played very well together. He even managed to eat all the icing off of his cake before he realized it was cake!
Now, how on earth am I going to beat the last two days today, I don’t have anything planned.
