Our first full day with them was fun. Here we go on Day 2.
We eased into the day. DIL Stacie took off to Niagara-on-the-lake to visit with her good friend who is
performing at Shaw Festival in Shaw's Too True to be Good. We watched a couple of TV shows. I showed the girls my tree frog. Bryony thought the frog was sitting under what looked like a maple leaf and called him Maple.
The dew was on the hops vine stem.
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| gray tree frog |
We played several games of UNO. Bryony wanted me on her team, "Gramma Jenn, Could you be on my team?". (It was so sweet!) Jesse and Cluny were on the other. We won, and the switched teams every time. Bryony is 4, but knows how to play the game. It was so much fun. It's pretty simple for a 4 and 7 year-old, I'd not thought of it! Isabelle likes the game, as well. This is Izzy in June 2020, during COVID lockdown.
From there we went outside where they fed the goldfishies, walked around the back and saw the water fountain, but the deerflies drove us in. The pool was a bit chilly, as we've had cooler overnight temperatures. That was a no go, too.
I suggested we paint. That worked out very well. The back deck is perfect.
Grampa suggested we visit Stewart Park after lunch.
We parked and headed towards Stewart Park. Such pretty homes and properties. Bryony was clutching her hat, which fell of every 10 steps or so!
Stewart Park
There was an infestation of spongy moths last year. They've replanted a lot of trees. Stewart Park is one of The 7 Wonders of Lanark County!
The bronze statue of Ian Millar and Big Ben was a hit, as well. Millar lives near us on his farm, well, we live near him, and he is famous!
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Hilarity ensued. They ran along the path. Everytime Bryony's hat would flip off. She thought it a great adventure. 
Ice Cream
It is tradition to have ice cream after a trip to the park. It was close, but no one lost any ice cream. Bryony gave it her all. She had the biggest one. We should have asked for smaller ones!
From there, we ran to the dry stone bridge. OK, not 'we' but some of us ran!
The play area was fun.
The kids flew with only carry on. They found these Mifold travel booster seats, CSA approved, that fold up. They are amazing.
On the way home we saw a fancy old car. There was a bit of a smell to it and a misunderstanding about who I was blaming for it. I think you had to be there.
Once home, I showed them the craft supplies in the guest room. It kept them busy until dinner!
Jesse did dinner for us, while we watched Wild Kratts. Broccoli and hot dogs. Baths, teeth and jammies were next. I konked out at 9, I'd had a good day but I was done.
Our kids in New York City are having fun. They went to the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child movie. They sent us a video tour of the hotel, which looks great. Happy kids on vacay.
20 comments:
...enjoy these special times, grandma!
How great to visit with these little ones, they won't forget that they had this time with you!
Sure looks like you are having granny time fun!
Sounds like you're having a good time.
Uno is a great game for all ages, isn't it! We played it a lot when it first came out, and for years afterwards it was a family favorite. I haven't played it in a while. The park looks like fun. Sunfish are such pretty things. I've never seen them nesting. Cool!
Goodness Jenn. You packed a HUGE amount of things into the day. That is an amazing park. Really beautiful
UNO is great for young ones. It teaches them colors and numbers. So glad when I see little ones who understand the game, too.
Such fun times with your grandies. I'm always amazed at the energy of the little ones and at how exhausting so much fun can be!
That was a very busy day for you all.
What a grand day for everyone.And such fun in the simple things in life, a hat that falls off, doing flips, and a lot of laughter. Hope tomorrow goes well and the sun stays shining .
Great collection of photos. Fun times with the family.
Take care, enjoy your day!
Another WONDERFUL day.
Hello Jenn, :=) What a fun day you all shared. You packed a lot into it, with games, and going to the beautiful park, ice cream treats, and painting on the deck. Your grand-kids look so happy, and they will never forget such an amazing day spent with grandma and grandpa.
I also enjoyed seeing the fish, and the Grey Tree Frog.
All the best.
Phew! Another full day.
I didn’t know about Millar Irving near there.
You come up with some great activities for your grandkids. They'll remember.
Looks like you all had a lovely time!
You are a great Grandma, I couldn't have done half of that and I'd still be conked out by nine.
That fabulous statue of Ian Miller & Big Ben would have had me setting up camp by it. Captain Canada was always a favourite of my horse crazy self. :) Looks like Vancouver Family & you are having some marvelous visiting time.
I know what you mean about being done. I don't think I would have fallen last week had I not been so exhausted after a day in the sun with our grandlittles. But boy, it was fun while it lasted. And it looks like you had loads of fun -- and the NYC folks are too!
Enjoy!
(Kay of Musings) You are just the most fun and wonderful grandparents. And they are the most beautiful grandchildren.
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