Going North

A whirlwind week in the books. Monday and Tuesday were normal days with our weekly visit from Grandma Gail and Grandpa Tom. On Wednesday after school, we headed off to Toronto for the weekend for Cousin Adam and Matthew's Bar Mitzvahs. We spent Wednesday night in Corning, New York after several hours of driving.

On Thursday, we headed up north to Niagara Falls. We saw the falls from both the American and Canadian sides. It was chilly but we took in the views and saw the water falling. After the falls, we continued onto Toronto. We arrived and cousin Jonathan & Corry's house where we stayed for the weekend. The kids had a great time playing with their cousins Aden, Noah and Kayla all weekend. We had a great time and Jon and Corry were so generous with their house and time - we hope to return the favor soon!

On Friday we went downtown and visited the CN Tower. All though it was pretty cloudy, we enjoyed the views and the elevator ride and the glass floor. The kids were pretty impressed. On Friday night we headed over to Great Uncle Simon and Great Aunty Ruby's house in honor of the Bar Mitzvah boys! Lily and Jack got to see all their other cousins - Adam, Matthew, Samara, Jacob and Eliana and Derek and Graeme

Saturday morning was the Bar Mitzvah and the boys did great. Lily and Jack made it through much of the service before heading off to the kids room! After the service was a great lunch and then we headed over to Great Uncle Jerry's and Great Aunt Eve's house for a visit. Saturday night was a great party at a local school with an ice rink. There were a bunch of activities for the kids and late night ice skating. Everyone had a great time.

After a good night's sleep, we said goodbye to Jon, Corry, Aden, Noah and Kayla and hit the road. After a long drive, we made it home in time for dinner and the Super Bowl. Needless to say, everyone slept well on Sunday.

On the pictures ...


On the American side of the falls.


The view from Canada is a bit better.


Jack and Noah hard at work.


A big moose.


The view from the top of the CN Tower.


Checking out the scenery.


Horsing around on the glass floor.


Little Jedi Knights.


At the kid's table with Noah, Aden and Jacob.


All dressed up.


Lily and Samara.


With Grandpa Maurice.


Skating.