Canada Day Celebrations

Canada turned 141 years old on Tuesday. So our long weekend was all split up, but we made the most of it.

Jordan was on graveyard shifts so the kids and I called up some friends and we all headed over to Science North for the Canada Celebrations. There were 3 adults (Michael, Raedah and myself) and 5 kids (Zachary, Corbett, Emma, Cassie and Aiden)Aidne's sister Abigail was sick so she couldn't come. The kids had a blast, and there were lots of activities for them to do. They saw a turtle, a snake, got to ride a pony, play on some of those massive air inflated bouncers and slides. Elmo, Dora, Diego and Bob The Builder all made appearances. We ate hotdogs for lunch and enjoyed some nice weather.
Actually, I found that there wasn't as many activities to fill the day as I thought there might be, but kids are so amazing in that they can find the fun in anything. Fun is definitely contagious.

We didn't stick around for the fireworks as they start pretty late, but opted instead to go have a barbeque at Michael and Tracy's house, so we could get a chance to see Abby since she was feeling better. All in all, a great way to spend a middle of the week holiday!

Enjoy the pics. Especially the last two!

Zachary on his horse! Corbett was definitely NOT interested in the pony rides. "I'm to smalllll" he said.


Big slide! It was really cool. All the kids, except Corbett who was too busy chasing Elmo, took a turn!

There was a fire truck there and the kids were allowed to get on and check it out. It was pretty cool.


They had firemen there too. Helloooo fireman!


Corbett is telling the fireman in the back of the truck what sound a fire truck makes. It's "wee-ooo, wee-oooo" if you weren't too sure. He then followed that up by dispensing a disgustingly large puddle of drool on the fireman's boots.


A brother shot. I don't get many of these, so I figured I should use it to prove they can get along for at least 5 seconds.


Corbett and Emma. All tuckered out after a long day.


But wait until you see what a little rest can do....




"Look mommy! I am art!"
I am SO happy that was washable marker, and not Sharpie marker, which is his all time favorite.

Happy Birthday Canada....

Jessica