Then we moved on to Halifax for a day, picking up Auntie Em en route, for a visit with Nana and Bubba - such a wonderful visit with memories I'll cherish forever. Ruby was thrilled to find out that they had a Wii and had mastered the bowling in no time. She was getting so good that she would actually get mad at herself if she didn't bowl a strike! The visit went by much too quickly as later that night we were on the road again, to Charlottetown to visit Gamma!!!
It was so nice to have the girls doted on by both a Gamma and an Auntie - what a treat for the Vogt family! We got to see Gamma's new tea bar at Founder's Hall and also visited her booth at the Farmer's Market where Ruby planted herself for the entire morning. She was the change girl. It only took her 2 hours to make eye contact with the customers. :)
Jinks Up, Jinks Down and Go Fish were a favorite for Rubes with Gammy and Grampy Jim and came in handy for the rainy days. Having 4 generations together at the same time was so special. Ruby loved the fact that Uncle Niall and Aunt Cathy had 2 cats that she was allowed to play with anytime. We enjoyed a nice Father's Day with the best Daddy in the world complete with Fish and Chips and poutine - YUM!
Charlie had a big couple of weeks! She cut her first 2 teeth on the trip, the bottom middle ones. I think she's working on some more now as she continues to have a constant runny nose. Poor baby. She is clapping like a champ, standing on her own for longer periods of time and, get this...said her first real word!! Doggie!! And I'm not the only one that heard it - right Gamma? She said it several times on PEI when she saw Uncle Doug and Aunt Laurie's puppy. Smart little girl!
Both girls were somewhat sick on the trip with coughs that got increasingly worse. I was worried about the trip back, because we had three, yes, three connections and I didn't want them to suffer from ear pain. Well, that was the first time I've used Benedryl and let's just say I will keep it stocked from now on! Charlie slept for 2 of the 3 flights and Ruby was pretty subdued. :) No ear pain and a smooth day of travel ended our wonderful trip. I took both girls to the doctor the next day and Charlie has a double ear infection and Ruby has bronchitis. Poor, sweet girls, they were such troopers. We're hoping with the antibiotics and steroids they'll be back to their healthy selves by the weekend.
Eastern Canada, I miss you and your pedestrian-loving drivers and your lobster and your poutine and your ketchup chips, oh and your Coffee Crisp but I certainly don't miss your crappy June weather! :)
"Mom, I know you think this is cute/funny but I'm really not amused."
Waiting for our first flight to board. Canada, here we come!
Who needs a double stroller when you've got a basket and a really flexible kid?
Flight #2 into Moncton, getting closer!
Our first day in NB was sunny and warm! Enjoying drinks on the deck. Charlie is a light weight, one beer and she gets crazy.
One tuckered out little girl.
Getting instructions from Rennie on how the "Monster Truck Jam" is going to work.
Racing through the obstacle course. This was hysterical.
Ruby and Raymond didn't let rain get them down. Ready to hunt for worms!
Getting instructions from Rennie on how the "Monster Truck Jam" is going to work.
Racing through the obstacle course. This was hysterical.
Ruby and Raymond didn't let rain get them down. Ready to hunt for worms!
Another rainy day activity! The prep took about 1o mins, it kept them occupied for about 5. :)
Rennie reading Ruby and Lyndon a bed-time story. What a great reader!!
The story takes and exciting turn!
Sweet baby Julia.
Taking all the kidlets out to dinner. Yup, we did that.
Ruby teaching Nana and Em how to use the Nook.
Poor Charlie was out of sorts. Tired baby. I loved every minute of this snuggle time.
Bubba's turn with the Nook!
The whole gang. Great smile, Charlie!
Mom's new Tea Bar!! So proud of you, Ma!!
Elegant and classy! Charlie and Daddy ordering lattes.
Gamma and her girl.
Picture courtesy of Rubes. Gamma, Charlie and freaky Father of Confederation. :)
Out at a local brew pub - sure loved the free babysitting!
Love some Em time too!
Pure joy, that's what that is.
Love this 3 year old so!
Getting ready for a jinks up, jinks down tournament!
I see lots of little monkeys and one big one!
"Jinks down."
Four generations. So special.
Gammy's still a natural with little girls!
Doug's happy face. The oyster feed before the lobster lunch!
9 pound lobster they had in the tank!
I see a summer job in her future...
Tea apprentice.
Not sure who's having more fun here!
Charlie and her chapeau.
Gamma and Rubes having their morning conversation over cereal.
Love this picture!
Big girl wearing Auntie Em's scarf.
Off to Father's Day breakfast. xoxo
