Dani and Al’s patience had been tried beyond belief on
their flight from Australia to Canada. Friends and family,
daycare workers and babysitters knew Finn as “The Happy
Baby”. Yes, like as all babies, when he was tired or sick Finn cried
but it never took much to soothe him into a smile. Unfortunately
for all three, Finn’s reputation was sullied over the 25 hour trip
where he decided to make his presence known to all aboard and
was unable to find his smiles no matter what Dani and Al tried.
A ten day stay at a cottage on Rice Lake near Gore’s Landing, was
the perfect recipe for the family to get over their jetlag, make peace
with each other and visit with family and friends. Dani’s cousin
Janet and husband Gianni generously loaned their cottage to the
McEachern family for their holiday.
This area had received plenty of rain and the lush green lawn
was a perfect new experience for Finn.
Hey Grandy, enough sitting around, let’s play!
What’s better than living life through the eyes of a child?
Finn and Dixie share secrets.
Dixie loves being by the water.
Playtime on the huge deck while dinner prep begins.
The cottage is famous for its sunsets.
This pool is more fun without water in it!
Happy family cool off in Rice Lake again.
Man, that kid has too much energy for an old girl like me.
We had a fabulous tour of the Canoe Museum in Peterborough,
an hour’s drive from the cottage. The displays provided varied
hands on and visual exhibits of all aspects of the history of Canoeing.
There were many interactive areas for children to explore the magical
heritage and passion for the Canoe in Canada.
A look at the historic development of the canoe designs and uses.
Our little musical protégé.
Various Ontario wildlife puppets are available for aspiring puppeteers.
Grammy plays dress up.
Ok Dadda, I will let you play with me in the kid’s area.
Meanwhile, Dani and I salivate over some Vintage Melamine.
Named after its Moosonee Cree owner, this heavy hulled work canoe was
designed after the iconic bark canoes of the fur trade.
Now this beats those wood and deer-gut canoe seats!
We headed out for lunch and Kawartha Dairy Ice cream in town.
We were soon back to playing at the cottage.
Finn decides if he will camp out tonight.
Yay, it’s time to eat!
Our last sunset.
Finn waits for cousin Genevieve, Aunt Liz and Uncle Curt.
Genevieve and Finn had not seen each other since November 2017.
Chris and I had not seen the "Bostoners" for three years.
Cousins campin’ on the deck.
So many toys, so little time.
Hedgerow Peony Daze
