Back from Vacation

Last week was spent at the cottage....the same rental we had last September. Just a gorgeous, peaceful spot on the Crowe River, not far from where I grew up going to my families' cabin. The rental was originally intended to be a girls' week away for my Aunt, Di-Di and myself (with the boys of course) as Johnathon was to be away at a Leadership Training week at some swanky resort but his roster was changed and it seemed that all fell into place. It turned out that we were able to have Sydney here for the past two weeks....unfortunately, Aunt Tootsie had to cancel as Justins surgery was scheduled around the same time. Dianne was still able to join us and we had a good time enjoying nature and chillin'. The hot tub and pool were a definite bonus although the pool didn't get much use with the brrrr temps and rain....but we did make it in...ahem, all of us except DADDY! Seems those southern boys need ultra warm temps to grace the water ;0) . Takes me back to my first visit to Georgia when Billy and Johnathon took me to the Chatahoochee River and we rafted the day away...it was fantastic...and yes, the good Canadian girl eagerly jumped into the river while the southern guys thought I was some lunatic....lol. Okay, a bit of an exaggeration but not much. I think there's a word for that....uh, Wimpy! hehehee....

Anyhow, back to the cottage....the weather wasn't the greatest but you just never know what to expect these days. A few days were gorgeous and we did actually escape many thunderstorms that were apparently over much of the province. No fish to be caught really....but not for lack of trying. Syd, however, fulfilled a lifelong dream (her words....)to catch a turtle. He is shown here before being released. Also, one of the neighbours will take you out on a lake cruise on his pontoon so we enjoyed that the last day. All in all, a great week away.

Now today, we are picking Johnathon up at work early this afternoon and are off to Niagara Falls. Sydney flies home very early tomorrow morning so we thought it would be fun to spend the night close to the airport and it saves both her and Johnathon an extra early morning tomorrow driving to the Buffalo airport. I'm using my persuasive powers to see if he can swing taking the entire day off tomorrow so we can enjoy what is supposed to be a sunny, warm day trekking around the Falls.

Well, time is ticking away this morning. Shane is down for his nap....Nicholas is playing and watching 'toons' and Syd hasn't awaken as of yet. Must change that ;0) Actually, we do need to get all packed up and head out. I am hoping to have enough time on the way to stop in at the two model homes that are in contention if we are to buy new....maybe her and I could team up and persuade Daddy-O