Well, it was a whirlwind trip, but we made it! The baby and I left with my dad and drove from the West Coast to Northern Ontario. We stopped for a night in Golden, then spent two more in Lethbridge, Alberta before driving through to Ontario. Rowan and I met my eldest sibling, my sister Dawn and her family along the way. The visit was long overdue and quite wonderful. We saw loads of other relatives (Aunties, Uncles and cousins) in Ontario and had a great visit. There were lots of great chats and stories told and I even had a chance to catch a few Walleye at my Aunt Bette and Uncle Cal's place. We flew back two weeks after the adventure started, and regardless of the fun we had I was super glad to be home and to see my handsome husband... and have a chance to catch up on some sleep:) I took photos with my husband's old camera as well as my iPhone, but I'll just share a few from the latter for now.
Rowan was such a great traveller, though he quickly figured out how to move the shade on his chair - it became an endlessly funny game of sun/no sun.
We ended up sleeping together in the same bed for most of the trip, something we've never done before. Can you tell how much we enjoyed it?
We watched the types of mountains change again and again as we drove along. These were in Alberta.
It was eventually time to say good-bye to my dad...
...and hello to his dad.
My dad and I have driven across this beautiful country together a number of times, but this would be the last. Dad has retired from the long drive and will fly from now on. It was an honor and delight to be able to share this last special drive with such great company. I will definitely enjoy retelling Rowan all about it as he grows up.
Take care friends. Talk again soon:)
