Saturday, August 2, 2014

Visit of Phil, Fernanda, Amy and William


Last week Marie and I drove out to Sherbrooke to meet Phil and his family at one of our favorite restaurants for dinner, Buffet des Continents, stuffed ourselves as we usually do there, and then, as night approached, returned back to our place, just as it was getting dark. The next day was sunny and warm so we drove out to Baie des Sables, a half hour away and just outside of the town of Lac Megantic, and rented a pontoon boat for the morning. The lake was a bit choppy as the day was windy, but we had a good time together. It was actually the first time since we had moved out to this area that Marie and I had been out on Lac Megantic and were surprised how big it was. We tied up in Piopolis at the town marina there to stretch our legs and have a coffee before heading out again onto the water, and back to the Baie des Sables (Amy slept the whole way, sprawled out on the seat in her lifejacket) where we returned the boat. Later on in the afternoon after lunch I took Amy down to the beach where she paddled about with what seemed a million other kids. Then after a long, satisfying day it was time to head back to the house for a BBQ supper. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit of the kids but just wish it was more than once a year! gws
 
Amy , Buffet des Continents, Sherbrooke
 
                                                   pictures of our boating trip








 
 
 




town of Lac Megantic

Friday, August 1, 2014

Fun in Montreal for Lara's Birthday



We all had a wonderful day celebrating Lara's birthday this year in the Old Port of Montreal. The weather was hot and muggy when we all met up downtown at Terrasses Bonsecours on the waterfront. After a light lunch we strolled around the park, Amy, Marie and I going out on the small lake for a paddleboat ride. This was followed by ice cream and cold drinks to cool off among the throngs of people on Jacques-Cartier. Phil and Fer took William home by car and we went back with Amy on the Metro and bus - she loved it!  The next day we spent the afternoon with Lara and Joshua at their condo on Nuns Island, walking by the river while Joshua fell asleep in his stroller, before heading home. It was dark when we pulled into our driveway but we were happy to have spent another great weekend with our beautiful kids and grandchildren...gws


William








Amy in Mazda

 
Marie, Fernanda and William, Old Port
 
Amy

Terrasses Bonsecours

Marie and William
 
Lara, Joshua and Jesse, with Ernie


Joshua and Ernie

 


Birthday Girl



Amy and Grandpapa



Marie and Amy

Joshua, Jesse,and Lara on Jacques-Cartier

Sweet cheeks Joshua

Marie and Amy, on the bus home