Ivan suggested that I experiment with adding multiple photos to the blog rather than a video for a change. I agreed since we've been doing so many different activities that it would be nice to share some of the lovely shots we've taken. Well after sitting here wasting precious minutes of nap-time, I am unable to do so. Please accept the couple of images I was able to finally add and enjoy them despite their weird placement! So, as I mentioned in the last post, my mom (Grammy), Richard (Opa) and Jonathan (Uncle John) visited us for the second time this summer. With a brief sojourn to Kingston, Ontario in the middle, they stayed for just over a week.We took advantage of the lovely weather to make several half-day trips to various attractions around the city, such as Battlefields Park, Old Quebec City and the Quebec Aquarium. This was Alexis and Mathilde's second visit to the aquarium, and they loved it even more. Grammy and Opa each carried a Gully in their arms and so both of them were able to see the fish while I managed the stroller. I think Alexis had the most fun during this particular trip, since she spent more time out of the stroller this time. We enjoyed a lovely lunch together and were treated afterwards to a display of the aquarium's seals and walruses. I'll say it again; I am a huge fan of the aquarium! Ivan and I would also like to again thank them for looking after the girls for us while we went into the city to enjoy some wood-fired pizza and the Bodies exibition! Mathilde wishes you know that she is working on her bed-time issues and will be happy to go down with no argument next time.
This weekend we hit the trails with our new baby back packs from MEC (and Toni and Hal). We found a nice loop just off the National Trail that gives us access to one of the lakes. This is probably River Heaven, since we were able to take him off-leash and give him a swim at the same time. Yesterday we climbed the 'mountain' on a different trail, which is maintained by the municipality of Lac-Beauport. It was a lovely trail, but strict leash rules are in place and River knows that trails mean freedom. He was a bit hard to manage. None-the-less we enjoyed the treck and the tea that Ivan packed to refresh ourselves after the ascent. Alexis and Mathilde do very well in their packs and even manaage to take little naps.
As for the girls themselves, there are all kinds of new things going on for them! Alexis' third tooth finally poked through this morning, so we've been sleeping a lot better. Mathilde has taken to growling like a tiger, which is sort of scary but mostly cute. Alexis waves at us, her reflection and perfect strangers. (As if we need to attract even more attention to ourselves!) The girls are also on the verge of mobility. They are rocking back and forth on their hands while seated and reaching for toys that have travelled way out of reach. I know it's just a matter of time, but still, it's nice that they mostly stay where they are put.
Ivan is leaving for Belgium in mid October. He'll be gone for two weeks. I'm trying to decide whether I should tough it out here on my own, or attempt a trip out East. This could only be pure madness! I've got a few days to think it through. On that note, I am off to get lunch ready for the girls. Ivan is making lamb tonight and so the girls will try that for supper. Have a wonderful week, all!
This weekend we hit the trails with our new baby back packs from MEC (and Toni and Hal). We found a nice loop just off the National Trail that gives us access to one of the lakes. This is probably River Heaven, since we were able to take him off-leash and give him a swim at the same time. Yesterday we climbed the 'mountain' on a different trail, which is maintained by the municipality of Lac-Beauport. It was a lovely trail, but strict leash rules are in place and River knows that trails mean freedom. He was a bit hard to manage. None-the-less we enjoyed the treck and the tea that Ivan packed to refresh ourselves after the ascent. Alexis and Mathilde do very well in their packs and even manaage to take little naps.
As for the girls themselves, there are all kinds of new things going on for them! Alexis' third tooth finally poked through this morning, so we've been sleeping a lot better. Mathilde has taken to growling like a tiger, which is sort of scary but mostly cute. Alexis waves at us, her reflection and perfect strangers. (As if we need to attract even more attention to ourselves!) The girls are also on the verge of mobility. They are rocking back and forth on their hands while seated and reaching for toys that have travelled way out of reach. I know it's just a matter of time, but still, it's nice that they mostly stay where they are put.
Ivan is leaving for Belgium in mid October. He'll be gone for two weeks. I'm trying to decide whether I should tough it out here on my own, or attempt a trip out East. This could only be pure madness! I've got a few days to think it through. On that note, I am off to get lunch ready for the girls. Ivan is making lamb tonight and so the girls will try that for supper. Have a wonderful week, all!
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