Good morning everyone,
This is the last post in our Summer 2012 blog as our holidays are over. This past week Louise, Jacynthe, Jasmine and I drove down to Tottenham to Susan and Duane's place for a 3 night stay. We brought our tent trailer so that we could have our own place to sleep.
On Thursday we spent the day at Canada's Wonderland with Joel (Louise's brother) and Fabien (Louise's cousin). The park was packed with people and we decided early on to buy the Express Pass. It was well worth it because most people waited well over an hour to get on a ride while with our express pass we waited an average of 10 to 15 minutes.
Jasmine and I spent most of the day riding and got to ride the Leviathan 7 times. We got to sit at the very front for one our rides and it it was plain awesome. In all Jasmine and I rode 26 different times. On Friday we went to Cora's for breakfast with Joel and Fabien and got back to Susan and Duane's later in the afternoon.
On Friday night Louise went and watched Susan's baseball game. I stayed back with the girls and spent some quality time with my brother. All in all this was an awesome summer for us as we got to travel a lot. We are looking to a similar summer next year. We are thinking about bringing the two little ones to the zoo and Jacynthe and Jasmine to do some whitewater rafting. Tomorrow is back to reality for me as I start to work.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Halfway Lake & Mousseau Family Reunion
Good morning everyone,
We are finally back from a one week camping adventure and we had a blast. We left on Monday August 6th to head to Halfway Lake provincial park and joined my brother Rhéal and his family for 4 days of camping. Although we had some thunderstorms and rain on Tuesday we enjoyed our time at the park. Alex, Adrien, Julianne and our dog Lucky joined Louise and I for this trip. Lucky was quite nervous for the ride in the truck on our way to Halfway Lake but was much calmer coming back from Timmins.
Because of the rain we had a lot of time reading. We made a campfire every night and every morning. Adrien spent a lot of time with his two cousins, Ève-Marie and Arianne. They ran from our campsite to theirs many times over our stay. On Thursday we went for a hike in bush and took some nice pictures of the park.
On Friday we packed up and headed for Timmins where we spent 3 night at Shiloh and Yves' place on Kamiskotia lake. We played horseshoes and bean bags on the first night. Then on Saturday we went to the lake and spent some time tubbing and wake boarding. Jacynthe and Alex tried the wake board and really enjoyed the experience. On Sunday night the girls did their annual concert. This year Adrien joined in with his rendition of 'Sexy and I know it'. Julianne also danced along with both her sisters. It was an awesome time for all of us.
We finally got back home last night and we are getting ready for our next adventure starting tomorrow. Wonderland with Jacynthe and Jasmine. Should be fun.
We are finally back from a one week camping adventure and we had a blast. We left on Monday August 6th to head to Halfway Lake provincial park and joined my brother Rhéal and his family for 4 days of camping. Although we had some thunderstorms and rain on Tuesday we enjoyed our time at the park. Alex, Adrien, Julianne and our dog Lucky joined Louise and I for this trip. Lucky was quite nervous for the ride in the truck on our way to Halfway Lake but was much calmer coming back from Timmins.
Because of the rain we had a lot of time reading. We made a campfire every night and every morning. Adrien spent a lot of time with his two cousins, Ève-Marie and Arianne. They ran from our campsite to theirs many times over our stay. On Thursday we went for a hike in bush and took some nice pictures of the park.
On Friday we packed up and headed for Timmins where we spent 3 night at Shiloh and Yves' place on Kamiskotia lake. We played horseshoes and bean bags on the first night. Then on Saturday we went to the lake and spent some time tubbing and wake boarding. Jacynthe and Alex tried the wake board and really enjoyed the experience. On Sunday night the girls did their annual concert. This year Adrien joined in with his rendition of 'Sexy and I know it'. Julianne also danced along with both her sisters. It was an awesome time for all of us.
We finally got back home last night and we are getting ready for our next adventure starting tomorrow. Wonderland with Jacynthe and Jasmine. Should be fun.
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Girls Camping and Wedding
Good morning everyone,
A couple of weeks ago Louise and the girls went camping to Samuel de Champlain provincial park in Mattawa with her cousin. The girls spent 3 nights camping and were able to make a campfire on the last night as the fire restricted zone was lifted. The boys and I along with mom and dad and Louise's mom joined Louise and the girls for supper on Thursday night. We had spaghetti and meatballs.
On Saturday morning Louise and I left for Haliburton to go and celebrate my good friend Lynda's wedding. It was an awesome drive. Adrien spent the night at my parent's place and the girls went to Louise's mom's house. Alex stayed at home and spent most of his time watching Netflix.
We stayed at the Pine Stone Resort and had an awesome time dancing the night away. It was great to see old friends and colleagues. We especially enjoyed the live band, especially the saxophone pieces. This week we are off camping at Halfway lake in Sudbury.
The girls took a bunch of pictures. I will add them later. Have a great week everyone.
A couple of weeks ago Louise and the girls went camping to Samuel de Champlain provincial park in Mattawa with her cousin. The girls spent 3 nights camping and were able to make a campfire on the last night as the fire restricted zone was lifted. The boys and I along with mom and dad and Louise's mom joined Louise and the girls for supper on Thursday night. We had spaghetti and meatballs.
On Saturday morning Louise and I left for Haliburton to go and celebrate my good friend Lynda's wedding. It was an awesome drive. Adrien spent the night at my parent's place and the girls went to Louise's mom's house. Alex stayed at home and spent most of his time watching Netflix.
We stayed at the Pine Stone Resort and had an awesome time dancing the night away. It was great to see old friends and colleagues. We especially enjoyed the live band, especially the saxophone pieces. This week we are off camping at Halfway lake in Sudbury.
The girls took a bunch of pictures. I will add them later. Have a great week everyone.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Family Reunion
Good morning everyone,
This year again we hosted our annual family reunion. We started the day with a brunch at 11:00. Duane and Olivier joined mom and dad and our gang for a wonderful brunch. I cooked some bacon and sausages on a hot plate on the BBQ.
A good part of the afternoon was overcast. We even had a little bit of rain, so little we could count the drops. Rhéal and Vic joined us with their families in the afternoon. We spent the afternoon chatting and joking around.
We cooked some hamburgers on the BBQ and had some tasty salads and Mel's baked beans for supper. The day was topped off with a concert by Jacynthe, Jasmine, Clairina, Céline and Adrien. It was great to see Adrien dance and lip sing to LMFAO's "I'm sexy and I know it". Great concert kids.
Louise and I are really proud that we were able to get my farmer brothers to relax for an afternoon. We’re now looking forward to the Mousseau family reunion in Timmins in August.
This year again we hosted our annual family reunion. We started the day with a brunch at 11:00. Duane and Olivier joined mom and dad and our gang for a wonderful brunch. I cooked some bacon and sausages on a hot plate on the BBQ.
A good part of the afternoon was overcast. We even had a little bit of rain, so little we could count the drops. Rhéal and Vic joined us with their families in the afternoon. We spent the afternoon chatting and joking around.
We cooked some hamburgers on the BBQ and had some tasty salads and Mel's baked beans for supper. The day was topped off with a concert by Jacynthe, Jasmine, Clairina, Céline and Adrien. It was great to see Adrien dance and lip sing to LMFAO's "I'm sexy and I know it". Great concert kids.
Louise and I are really proud that we were able to get my farmer brothers to relax for an afternoon. We’re now looking forward to the Mousseau family reunion in Timmins in August.
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Marten River Provincial Park
Hello everyone,
Here is our second post in our summer blog. Last week, Alex, Adrien, Ryan (Alex's friend) and I went camping for 4 days at Marten River provincial park. We left on Sunday and came back on Thursday. Unfortunately it was raining when we left on Sunday and part of Monday but we still made the best of it.
Here is our second post in our summer blog. Last week, Alex, Adrien, Ryan (Alex's friend) and I went camping for 4 days at Marten River provincial park. We left on Sunday and came back on Thursday. Unfortunately it was raining when we left on Sunday and part of Monday but we still made the best of it.
We spent most of Monday playing board games. Adrien and I spent a lot of time playing Monopoly. The is only one rule when you play a game with Adrien, he has to win, no questions asked!!!
On Tuesday, Olivier came over with Isabelle and Zachary and had breakfast with Adrien and I. We drove up HWY 11 to Pine Rock restaurant. All I can say that the big breakfast at Pine Rock was BIG. The boys and I ended up going back to Pine Rock on Thursday before heading back home.
In the afternoon, Louise came with the girls and mom and dad. We had supper together. Louise, mom and the kids went for a swim at the beach. The water in Marten river was quite warm.
In the afternoon, Louise came with the girls and mom and dad. We had supper together. Louise, mom and the kids went for a swim at the beach. The water in Marten river was quite warm.
On Wednesday we went for a nature walk in the old growth forest. We took the long route which was 4.2 km in length. Adrien was awesome as he walked the whole way. We had lunch at the halfway mark. There are some really big white pines in that forest. After that Alex and Ryan rented a canoe and went paddling for a while. We didn't have a life jacket for Adrien so he didn't get to go for a ride in the canoe.
The best sites at Marten River provincial park are 151, 152, 155 (the site we had), 157 and 135A. Our site was non-electrical. We borrowed my dad's generator but did not use it. The battery lasted for the four days. We ran out of water on the third day. I need to find a way to add water to our storage tank without using a hose.
Unfortunately there was a fire ban the whole time we where at the park. So we did not make any campfires. This week Louise is out camping at Champlain Provincial Park in Mattawa with the girls.
The best sites at Marten River provincial park are 151, 152, 155 (the site we had), 157 and 135A. Our site was non-electrical. We borrowed my dad's generator but did not use it. The battery lasted for the four days. We ran out of water on the third day. I need to find a way to add water to our storage tank without using a hose.
Unfortunately there was a fire ban the whole time we where at the park. So we did not make any campfires. This week Louise is out camping at Champlain Provincial Park in Mattawa with the girls.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Santa's Village
Hello everyone,
Welcome to our first post. This past week, Louise, Adrien, Julianne and I went to Santa's Village for what started out as two nights of camping but ended up as three nights at Wispering Pines campground. It was our first time in two years camping and things started a little rough. On Monday I figured out that I had a leak in my hot water pipe. Fortunately all I needed to do was cut an inch off the end of the pipe and put it back in the coupling. I guess the pipe was a little bit loose. Unfortunately I had forgotten my pump on and there was a bit of water in the camper. I was able to remember pretty quickly how every thing worked, hot water and all and we were good to go on Tuesday morning.
I'll add more pictures to my Picasa account as soon as I have a chance. Right now half of my pictures are on a digital camera for which I have no USB cable for. Hope everyone is enjoying the summer.
Welcome to our first post. This past week, Louise, Adrien, Julianne and I went to Santa's Village for what started out as two nights of camping but ended up as three nights at Wispering Pines campground. It was our first time in two years camping and things started a little rough. On Monday I figured out that I had a leak in my hot water pipe. Fortunately all I needed to do was cut an inch off the end of the pipe and put it back in the coupling. I guess the pipe was a little bit loose. Unfortunately I had forgotten my pump on and there was a bit of water in the camper. I was able to remember pretty quickly how every thing worked, hot water and all and we were good to go on Tuesday morning.
We got to Bracebridge late on Tuesday afternoon. Once at the campsite we realized that our power cable wasn't long enough to reach the receptacle so I had to drive back to Bracebridge to buy an extension. So I bought a 100' contract grade one. So no more power issues this summer!!!
We spent the day on Wednesday at Santa's Village. Adrien really enjoyed his day spending time on a roller coaster, train and peddling on a little bike. We also played a couple of rounds of mini-putt. We went on the boat up the river and went on a paddle boat too. All in all we had an awesome day.
At first we wanted to come back on Thursday but decided to stay an extra night. On Thursday we went to Gravenhurst for a two hour boat ride on the Segwun steamship. It was an awesome afternoon on the Muskoka river. All I can say is that there are some beautiful cottages on that lake.
The best campsites at Whispering Pines are 70, 72 and 108.
We were packed up and ready to come back home on Friday by 11:00 AM. The trip back went without a hitch as Julianne was an awesome passenger. Now getting ready to go camping in Marten River with the boys next week. Should be fun.
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