We were so fortunate to be able to fly home to Ottawa for Thanksgiving. I wasn't sure how easily it was going to happen but it all worked out somehow. I had such a wonderful time there. Jason and I were a little spoiled with how much we were able to kick our feet up, sleep in, nap and take off for some much needed "date time".
My parents were happy to have us there, but made it clear they were happiest to have Brooklynn around and that they didn't care too much what Jason and I wanted to do, or where we wanted to go. I don't think Brooklynn minded either... I'm pretty sure she must have felt like a star with all the constant "oohs and ahhhs", and adoring attention she received from her grandparents, and uncles.
The second night there Jason and I stayed at a Best Western downtown Ottawa. We had a romantic date night which consisted of strolling in the market, getting Mexican food, hitting up Sugar Mountain (Jason spending WAY too much $'s on candy)- surprised? Haha I think not! We also checked out a few shops, got some beaver tails and eventually made our way back to the hotel. I felt like a teenager! We were just letting loose with the flirting and also for the fact that we stayed up late, ate lots of candy, and watched episode after episode of Modern Family. It was such a weird feeling for me to drop my shoulders and not worry about putting Brooklynn to bed. That was the very first night for me in 18 long months to not have slept in the same house/ place as her. I've basically never really had a complete night off from mom duty. That's okay though I much prefer being with her than not.
The next morning we headed down to get our continental breakfast, went back to bed, slept for another 2 hours or so, got up, got ready for the day, walked over to the Museum of Nature and then drove back to my parent's house.
The remainder of out trip was pretty fun and still relaxing. My parent's stuffed us with food - (that's one of the ways they try to spoil us when we are there- which I don't mind) My mom and I liked to sneak off to the Carter's and Osh Kosh outlet here and there. I don't know who is in heaven more when we are at a children clothing store, me or my mom? Jason hit up the Bulk Barn and got more candy and thus becoming my little brother's BEST friend- Matthew deserves an award for her serious schmoozing for candy that week.
We got in a lot of rounds of ping-pong and I actually beat Jason fair and square one time. His poor ego had a rough go dealing with that one so he demanded a rematch. He felt much better after beating his pregnant wife. I give myself a pat on the back because although he beat me 90% of the time I DID give him a run for his money and he only squeaked by with his wins for the most part. Again, his PREGNANT wife kept him on his toes! When we have the space one day a ping pong table is at the top of our wish list for sure.
My parents were happy to have us there, but made it clear they were happiest to have Brooklynn around and that they didn't care too much what Jason and I wanted to do, or where we wanted to go. I don't think Brooklynn minded either... I'm pretty sure she must have felt like a star with all the constant "oohs and ahhhs", and adoring attention she received from her grandparents, and uncles.
The second night there Jason and I stayed at a Best Western downtown Ottawa. We had a romantic date night which consisted of strolling in the market, getting Mexican food, hitting up Sugar Mountain (Jason spending WAY too much $'s on candy)- surprised? Haha I think not! We also checked out a few shops, got some beaver tails and eventually made our way back to the hotel. I felt like a teenager! We were just letting loose with the flirting and also for the fact that we stayed up late, ate lots of candy, and watched episode after episode of Modern Family. It was such a weird feeling for me to drop my shoulders and not worry about putting Brooklynn to bed. That was the very first night for me in 18 long months to not have slept in the same house/ place as her. I've basically never really had a complete night off from mom duty. That's okay though I much prefer being with her than not.
The next morning we headed down to get our continental breakfast, went back to bed, slept for another 2 hours or so, got up, got ready for the day, walked over to the Museum of Nature and then drove back to my parent's house.
The remainder of out trip was pretty fun and still relaxing. My parent's stuffed us with food - (that's one of the ways they try to spoil us when we are there- which I don't mind) My mom and I liked to sneak off to the Carter's and Osh Kosh outlet here and there. I don't know who is in heaven more when we are at a children clothing store, me or my mom? Jason hit up the Bulk Barn and got more candy and thus becoming my little brother's BEST friend- Matthew deserves an award for her serious schmoozing for candy that week.
We got in a lot of rounds of ping-pong and I actually beat Jason fair and square one time. His poor ego had a rough go dealing with that one so he demanded a rematch. He felt much better after beating his pregnant wife. I give myself a pat on the back because although he beat me 90% of the time I DID give him a run for his money and he only squeaked by with his wins for the most part. Again, his PREGNANT wife kept him on his toes! When we have the space one day a ping pong table is at the top of our wish list for sure.
Some other fun things we did were mini putting, movies and just hanging out. My parent's have lots of pictures that I need to get from them. Until then I am embarrassed that my camera consisted only of pictures of the people I see ALL the time, but certainly love. I just wasn't great at taking them in general and left it up to my camera happy parents. Also my pictures are slightly out of order, sorry!
\Loved to pick flowers in Grandma's garden.
I am standing in front of a blue whale's skeleton. Ironically I am wearing blue and look/ felt like a whale in this picture.
I'm sure Drumheller puts this exhibit to shame but they had a lot of dino bones and pretty impressive displays too. These were also taken at the Museum of Nature.
She ran to my dad after picking flowers so she could show him how pretty they were. I'm sure nothing made my dad's day more than her running to him and greeting him so excited! Melts my heart.
We went to a ward "Family Fun Night", which was awesome and Heritage Ward should totally copy. They have there own mini bounce house and Brooklynn was in heaven.
Some older girlies found her and scooped her under their wings. She loves it when little girls show her attention and totally milks it 100%
We went to the Museum of Science and Tech while we were there. It's a great place to take kids because there are so many activities. Brooklynn is sitting in a train exactly like the one parked outside of Heritage Park.
The last picture I got before my camera died. Just before dad and his girl took a tour of the train.
2 comments:
Oh Suzanne, what a wonderful trip! And how nice to have a night just the two of you... I can only imagine how nice that must have been. We're going to have to try that sometime!! Love the pictures, Brooklynn looks like she had a great time!
How fun to be down with your family!! I'm SO jealous of your romantic get away. I NEVER get them! :( I'm glad you got one though. They are much needed and very important!! For the records.....You do not even look close to a whale. I just look at you and think how beautiful you are. SERIOUSLY!!
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