Bahamas Part 3

I guess I did this backwards, this is the end of our trip, see below for the beginning
Elyse had her hair braided.
I love how Paige is just one of the gang in this picture. This was at the Marina, we went almost everynight and watched the boats and listen to the live music. It was so cute, Connor and Elyse loved to dance to the music.
Bruce found a jellyfish for the kids to see. Apparently this kind doesn't sting so the kids could touch it
This was the lazy river ride - it was great. The kids loved it. Alida took Connor and Bruce took Elyse so I could take some pictures.

Connor and Elyse had so much fun on the trip. They really love each other and are so fun to watch. We all had a great time - I would definitely go back again!

Bahamas Part 2

Paige and I at the beach. The sand was nice, white sand
Laura in one of the many aquariums
Elyse looking at the eels - they were kind of creepy!
Laura and Elyse at the turtle feeding
Cutie Paige at lunch time.

The Bahamas

We decided to go on a last minute trip to Paradise Island, Bahamas. Bruce and Alida got a great deal so we decided to join them. Unfortunately Chris could not come because of work but Mom came to help out and have a vacation. We had an amazing time - it just wasn't long enough, when you are going that far with 2 little ones getting there is a battle and we only stayed 5 days! The girls did great on the plane and LOVED the water and beach. It was a big effort to get there but totally worth it!
Elyse on the plane. Good thing for treehouse! She watched T.V. most of the way there. Paige had a few little naps and did great!
Paige getting ready for our first day at Atlantis.
Mom, Elyse and I at Atlantis - what an amazing place!
Elyse watching the sharks, the aquariums were out of this world.
Elyse loves the water and the water slides, I think she went on this one about 20 times.

Sisters

Swimming

This was Paige's first time swimming. We took her to the VRRI - she loved the warm water and didn't cry at all -- she was so relaxed she was sucking her thumb! I have another thumb sucker on my hands!

Elyse loves going down the slide - she has no fear and goes right under at the bottom.

Loving Fall

I have been loving the mild weather. It has given us lots of opportunities to go to the park. I took most of these at Confederation Park. I love it there, it is beautiful and Elyse loves to see the ducks.
I love seeing Daddy's and kids holding hands - I love this picture.
Laura and Paige, Elyse (not in a co-operative mood) and Chris and Hayley
Chris and Elyse looking at the ducks.
Elyse playing in Grandma and Grandpa's yard - she helped Uncle Dave and I rake up all the leaves and then had a great time playing in them.

Kids at Jess' Shower

No pictures of the Bride-to-be, just the cousins all watching SHREK. Charlie, Carson, Ashley, Elyse, Brooklyn and Quinn. It was a really fun shower and lunch.