Oh Canada

     We took our first family vacation to my family's island in Canada last week.  We drove through the night so Colt would sleep the whole way.  Luckily, I got to sleep the whole way too!  We got there on Sunday afternoon and it was beautiful.
     I was very nervous about how Colt would do in a small cabin with lots of new things.  He is so active and into everything and the cabin is about as big as our living room.  He had lots of trouble sleeping- he didn't want to miss a thing.  Instead of sleeping 6 hours during the day, he slept 1 and a half!  He also gained some new skills.  He can officially stand up on anything, and he also learned how to drink out of a cup.
     Colt was not a fan of his life jacket, but he loved riding in the boat!  It is a 45 minute boat ride back to the island, and he did wonderful.  He also got to touch a fish.  He wasn't scared at all.
     Justin and I were able to learn more about how to operate the island.  My grandparents are getting to the point that it is difficult for them to go up there and do all the work, so we are trying to learn how to do it for ourselves.  In addition to learning all that, Justin got to go fishing almost every day, we got to take several boat rides and enjoy the amazing weather.  It only rained once for just a few hours. 
Lots of pictures....

The island... my piece of paradise

My favorite sunset- matched only by Hawai'i

Mom- I HATE my sunglasses and life jacket

jumping on the front porch

first bath in the sink... just like every other child in the family

front porch with Great- Grandma Judy

asleep on the boat ride with Mommy Ri

so sleepy

love on the sunset cruise 

snuggle time with Great-Grandpa Ivan

exploring the boat

nap with mommy

Daddy's hat- Go Irish

hiking

Grandpa's big bass