Saturday, December 12, 2015

Canoeing

"Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING -- absolutely nothing -- half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats" ~ Wind in the Willows

One of the many highlights of the cabin was going out in Mike's canoe. Our cabin was situated right above a dam, which meant that even with a low water level, it was possible to canoe far up the river. Which was about 42 (Kateri's favorite "BIG" number) times better than when we got stuck in the shallows last year!

Sebastian absolutely loves the canoe, and though he has never actually spent time in it while it was in the water, he has enjoyed it on several occasions.




Kateri was thrilled to be able to go out in the canoe again, and Pat made sure that she was invited every time he went.

On her way down to go canoeing
Kateri was a big help in getting the canoe down near the water.




And she was careful to take all safety precautions!


And to follow all the rules.



It was splendid to be out on the water again!



Sebastian watched longingly from the shore.


He will have to wait until he is two!

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Thanksgiving At the Cabin

We had such a beautiful Thanksgiving at the cabin this year! Kateri and Sebastian were both very excited for the festivities, but were far more interested in playing with the plates and napkins then in actually feasting on all the deliciousness.


Cheesin for the camera smile

Setting the table

Mac and the end result of his hard labor: deliciousness.

Jillian at her very first Thanksgiving, she slept right through the feast. 

Teamwork and flying rolls gets the job done!


Nanny with all all the scrumptiousness she prepared!
I did not make a single thing for Thanksgiving! It was really such a treat :)

The plan had been to drive back to Manassas for dessert with the Myers Family, but I was feeling rather exhausted and we ended up staying out at the cabin. We missed everyone, but it was the right decision! Energy is an oh-so-precious commodity and as we all know the days of sleeping in/catching up on sleep are in the past!

Thanks to the Greniers for such a glorious and festive feast!

Saturday, December 5, 2015

Frying Pan Park

We saw unusual sights . . . 



Grass growing quite happily in the truck bed . . . Made me wonder why on earth we have such a hard time with it considering we grow our grass in SOIL!




Charlotte was excited to find a chicken that had escaped the coop and lost no time in making her aquaintance. Kateri, ever cautious, shouted, "No, Sisi!!! NOOOOO!"





The two of them had a splendid time running around the grounds.




Intrigued by the duck eggs




And the cow!





No visit to Frying Pan Park is complete without checking out the tractors!





Sorry to include you on your phone, Lu! But Danny was so cute I couldn't resist!
While we were there, there was a large horse competition going on inside the barn. Outside, many of the horses were warming up and going through their paces. Kateri was so impressed with all of them and wanted to just watch the horses the entire time. I am really hoping she will be able to take some riding lessons at some point!