Dinner and a Day on the Boat with the AFamily

The kids and I were off to Edmonton for a mini get away and the chance to see the Afamily before CousinL headed off to sleep away camp for the first time. While in Edmonton, we enjoyed a relaxing trip to the French bookstore, went to see the new Percy Jackson movie, did bit of shopping at West Edmonton Mall and had the chance to go for dinner with SunsanR and the AFamily. A fun time was had by all.

 

We also had the opportunity to enjoy a day of boating with the AFamily. They drove down from Edmonton to meet us at the lake for some time on the boat and lunch. I can honestly say that the most I have ever see UncleP and DaddyJ smile together happens when they are enjoying food, fun and enjoying some form of silliness! So as you can imagine, the day on the lake was non-stop smiles from those two which only made it even more fun for AuniteA and me.

 

 

It was a spectacularly beautiful day on Sylvan lake which was the perfect way for the AFamily to be introduced to life on the boat and tube. By the end of the day, even little CousinL and CousinN had found their groove and were enjoying the view from the tube. There is nothing like seeing your kids try something new and find their confidence to bring a mother's heart joy.

 

"No really, hang on tight UncleP and remember to let go when you are falling off"

 Now, for the record, my two are getting a bit too confident at trying out fun new things on the tube for my liking. I see some water skiing in my future!



The Dancing LittleJ's going about 15km/hr on the tube!
 

Thanks for coming out AFamily, we had a good time with you all and a GREAT big thank you to UncleP for talking me through getting the trailer in the water in only two straightening outs.

The pic that sums up the day!