Our official summer holiday. Of course it means going back west to visit with family. What other kind of holiday is there?
Early Saturday morning we packed up the car and hit the Yellowhead. I am going to dedicate one sentence to brag about Calvin: he went the first 10 hours without a single complaint or cry, completely content with toys, books, snacks, and being able to see mountains rise into his view through the window.
All happy and ready for the long trip ahead.
Mandatory pit stop at Mt. Robson. Not too clear of a day.
We left Edmonton early enough to be in Langley for supper time. And then we met our new niece, Anna for the first time!
Calvin also met a new friend who didn’t end up being so friendly. He bit Calvin pretty good but as soon as the bleeding stopped, he went back to the box to pet it again. This is something we have been learning about Calvin’s personality lately…he doesn’t become afraid of things that bite him, so to speak. He also fell down a short flight of stairs at my parents, in a complete backwards somersault, cried for a minute maybe, then went right back to climbing them. He’s a tough kid.
Being more gentle to the rodent than the rodent was to him.
On Sunday, the whole family came to my parents to spend the day together (with the exception of our nephew, Isaac). We enjoyed a yummy waffle lunch, had naps, then went to the Fort in Fort Langley, then came back for some BBQ. I really only have photos of our time at the Fort, and most of them are of Calvin, but here they are for your enjoyment anyway.
Calvin tried out furs…
…and blankets.
He patrolled the walls.
And spend some quality time with aunts and uncles.
All the kids (my mom’s photo).
Other than that day, we had a relaxing time with my parents who enjoyed having a special little boy around for a while.
Cuddles with Oma.
Helping Grandpa water the flowers.
Then we were off on the next leg!