Our little family decided it was time for a visit up to see Nana and Poppa, Uncle Chris, Aunt Leigh Anne, GiGi (great grandma), and cousins Hunter and Makayla. Jack went for his very first plane ride! Jack and I flew while Erin and Lola drove with all of our stuff. His first flight went pretty well once he learned the excitement of the overhead lights and the window shade. (a little help from an Elmo DVD too!) Our only problem was a fitful kicking of the seat in front of him, sending a fellow passenger to look for another seat (luckily there were plenty!).
We had a great time playing and spending some quality family time together! We had great weather, lots of good food, and FUN! There are a lot of pictures, so I will add comments as I post....
Makayla and Jack instantly connected and played and played. Makayla was very patient and sweet, putting up with a 16 month old's wild ways.
Peek-a-Boo
Time to color! Jack is slowly learning that crayons are for drawing and not eating.
Time for a snack with Poppa.
Meanwhile....the boys found some time to play some Wii tennis...
Makayla playing on her computer, Jack helping by banging on the keys...
GO MAPLELEAFS!! Jack wanted to support the local team, so wore his jersey!
Makayla was once again a super helper and got Jack to eat his lunch.
He then returned the favor and gave her a few bites...
HUNTER!! What a cutie and BIG boy! He is not even five months old and weighs as much as Jack! Here is is with Poppa.
Hunter and his big sis
We had a big adventure and went out to a local horse farm. There were tons of beautiful horses to see. We started first by feeding them some carrots.
Makayla decided to be super brave and got ready to ride a horse. She had to wear a helmet of course.
Nana and Makayla
Nana and Jack (Jack still had one last carrot he didn't want to give up!)
Going for a little hike...Makayla was ahead of us on her horse.
We had a beautiful hike through the woods.
Makayla on Pixie
Jack and Poppa
Family shot. Erin and I were lucky to have a few excellent babysitters and got to leave for the night to go into the city to see some of Erin's friends. We went to a comedy club and out to dinner. It was great to have a night out in Toronto!
Jack still doesn't like to sit still for much of anything....especially pictures.
The next day we spent some time at the Gair's house. Erin's friends Charlie and Mike were there with their wives Shelley and Aimie and parents Pete and Marijke. Jack got to meet Mike's daughter, Audrey. They connected over some balls and Jack was excited to play with a lot of new toys!
Back at the house we attempted a 'cousin' shot.
Last one...Leigh Anne and her little (or big) boy Hunter!
It was a great long weekend! Thanks to Nana and Poppa for being such wonderful hosts!
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