Visitors from Edmonton and Mum's 90th

 

Chris, Jason, Cigi and friends spent March break in Mexico

and there were plenty of photos and videos to prove that Cigi is a beach and water baby.

Equally interested in the water, Mike took Avery and Maya down to the lake as soon as they arrived for their 2 week visit to Ontario.

The next day I took them to Long Point, hoping to see bird banding but it hadn't started yet so we settled

for a walk on the beach.

She was supposed to be reenacting the scene from Karate Kid but I think she threw some Jurassic Park in there too.

She wanted to bring some driftwood home but after carrying it for about 10 minutes decided it wasn't such a good idea. They collected smooth stones instead.

The Rubbermade tub full of Chris and Mike's old Lego came out as did various games.

Then there was Mum's 90th birthday, with a banner, balloons, gifts,

lunch and toasts with Prosseco.

Mum with her 4 children. George was always the one remembering to take photos at family events, luckily Chris thought of this before Simon had to leave.

First time Mark had met River.

Cigi had a turn too.

Two of Mum's great grandchildren. The other 2 had a cough so we kept them clear.

They are so used to wearing masks for school it doesn't phase them.

Next day we had to burn off all that food and cake

so it was off to the park.

While River slept in the stroller.

A walk on the Lynn Valley Trail and

down to see the water

pouring over the dam.

The day was finished off with hot chocolate from Tim's at the pier and then perch from Knechtels.