We have had a busy last couple of weeks, with some very exciting trips for Addison. On the 07th of April we headed up to Niagara Falls for a little vacation while daddy attended a course in the area. This was so much fun to get away for a few days with Addison and just relax and enjoy. Not that we don't do that at home too, but it is fun to get out of the house now and again. Addison travelled very well and was a little star. After unpacking our house into the hotel room, we settled in and got ready for the next day's adventure. Addison and I toured around Niagara (shopping) until daddy 
finished his course and then all three of us went for a quick visit to the Falls as it was very windy and cold that evening. Addy quickly got out for a photo op, and even with the mist from the falls she didn't wake up and just squished her face when realized she was getting wet. What a ham. So Greg and I took a nice ride around Niagara on the Lake and hit Pellar Wine Estates and picked up some wonderful bottles of wine to try. We definitely decided a trip that we will go back on soon to hit a few more of the local wineries. 
Addy was sooooo good yet again and grabbed the attention of the staff, while we sampled a few of the new wines out for this season. Yummy!!!! We settled back in the hotel room and because the room came equipped with two queen beds, mommy and Addy had a sleepover and cuddled up in the big bed together and fell fast asleep. Nothing feels so wonderful as sleeping with your little one in your arms and feeling their little breaths on your face. I was so excited to wake with her in the 
morning and she was giving me the big grin!!! I know I can't get used to this but it was nice to have those special nights while on a little vacation away. Thursday we left the Falls on the way to Madoc to visit with Granny and Grandpa and the rest of the family for the Easter holiday. Addy got dressed up in her colourful chicken outfit for the occassion. Addy was very patient with the Toronto driving and managed to travel a little past her 
two hour time limit in the car, until we could muddle through the rush hour traffic coming off the 407. We rolled into Granny and Grandpa's around 10ish and found Aunt Steph, Taylor and cousin Sidney patiently awaiting our arrival. Sid was so excited to see her new baby cousin and could not wait to hold her and give her a big hug. Addison adored Sidney and was so entertained by her motherly ways. Addy giggled and smiled everytime Sid came near. It was so cute it seemed Sidney could not get enough of Addy and everytime she walked away, she quickly
ran back to check and see how Addy was making out. Auntie Steph happily snuggled up Addy and finally got to meet her little niece in person for the first time. It was so wonderful to see the love that they had built up for Addy after following her progress daily on our blog. Auntie Steph is a true mom and just has the knack with all children you can see. Addison picked up on this right away and listened intently everytime Auntie Steph talked with her.
two hour time limit in the car, until we could muddle through the rush hour traffic coming off the 407. We rolled into Granny and Grandpa's around 10ish and found Aunt Steph, Taylor and cousin Sidney patiently awaiting our arrival. Sid was so excited to see her new baby cousin and could not wait to hold her and give her a big hug. Addison adored Sidney and was so entertained by her motherly ways. Addy giggled and smiled everytime Sid came near. It was so cute it seemed Sidney could not get enough of Addy and everytime she walked away, she quickly
ran back to check and see how Addy was making out. Auntie Steph happily snuggled up Addy and finally got to meet her little niece in person for the first time. It was so wonderful to see the love that they had built up for Addy after following her progress daily on our blog. Auntie Steph is a true mom and just has the knack with all children you can see. Addison picked up on this right away and listened intently everytime Auntie Steph talked with her. Friday before the three girls had to leave, we got out for a nice walk around the farm and into the bush on Granny and Grandpa's property. 
Our Quinny stroller was a godsend and got us through all the tough brush and rolling muddy hills. Sid took of on her Strider bike and was a real champ on the hills! She is just so adorable and I know will have Addy's eye as she grows up with her over the next few years. Sadly the girls had to go, but we promised to come up to Ottawa soon and stay for an overnight visit with them at their place. We rounded up the girls and got them to pose with Grandpa and get a photo of him with his three grand daughters 
all together. Grandpa is so proud and loving of all his girls, they really are lucky to have him. Auntie Steph and Sid loaded up four huge boxes of clothes and toys into our car for Addy that Sid has grown out of and wanted to donate to Addy to play with and use as she grows. Thank you guys so much, it will definitely get used and come in handy in the next year. We snapped this special pic of Sid and Addy together, what cute little babes we have Steph!!!!
Our Quinny stroller was a godsend and got us through all the tough brush and rolling muddy hills. Sid took of on her Strider bike and was a real champ on the hills! She is just so adorable and I know will have Addy's eye as she grows up with her over the next few years. Sadly the girls had to go, but we promised to come up to Ottawa soon and stay for an overnight visit with them at their place. We rounded up the girls and got them to pose with Grandpa and get a photo of him with his three grand daughters 
all together. Grandpa is so proud and loving of all his girls, they really are lucky to have him. Auntie Steph and Sid loaded up four huge boxes of clothes and toys into our car for Addy that Sid has grown out of and wanted to donate to Addy to play with and use as she grows. Thank you guys so much, it will definitely get used and come in handy in the next year. We snapped this special pic of Sid and Addy together, what cute little babes we have Steph!!!!
On Saturday the rest of the gang arrived and we had a fun filled day. Uncle Sean and Aunt Eleni came with cousins George (also a Prem baby born early like Addy) and (new baby) Liam; born just a few weeks before Addison's original birthdate. Later that afternoon Aunt Rhonda and Peter arrived too. We had wonderful weather and a full day consisting of crafts, a walk in the woods and a wonderful Easter dinner. It was so wonderful seeing everyone and getting together with all the kids. Sunday and Monday we took it easy and lounged around the farm after 
such a busy weekend. Dad and grandpa cut up a bunch of wood in the bush and we still managed to get in another wonderful walk around the farm. Look at the large holes the woodpeckers are leaving in Grandpa's trees!!!! You could seriously fit Addy's head into one of them!!! Granny and Grandpa have such a wonderful property and so much to see and do all in the confines of their property line. Addy is going 
to have a wonderful time growing up and visiting here often. We even got in a little bit of antiquing around the area and got a few good finds for quite a deal. All around a wonderful visit and already planning our next trip back.
such a busy weekend. Dad and grandpa cut up a bunch of wood in the bush and we still managed to get in another wonderful walk around the farm. Look at the large holes the woodpeckers are leaving in Grandpa's trees!!!! You could seriously fit Addy's head into one of them!!! Granny and Grandpa have such a wonderful property and so much to see and do all in the confines of their property line. Addy is going 
to have a wonderful time growing up and visiting here often. We even got in a little bit of antiquing around the area and got a few good finds for quite a deal. All around a wonderful visit and already planning our next trip back.You know the famous saying is "you can always pick your friends, but you can't pick your family". Well I would have to say we have lucked out all around as Greg, Addy and I have not only wonderful friends that we surround ourselves with daily, but a family that we love and adore and have so much fun with everytime we get together.
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