Continuing on from the end of the October post, there are a few more photos to share from our weekend getaway. This is the view from one of our windows at the first place we stayed at. There was a dusting of snow overnight that made everything look a bit brighter, although it did mean we had some chilly weather for walking around outside.
We visited the St. Jacobs Market and wandered through the buildings. We also stopped in at the Lego store for the boys' sake, although it wouldn't be the best place to take them if you want to avoid discontent and envy... neat displays though.
Daddy fighting the weird scorpion-Ninja-pylon-hat dude.
We stayed near St. Jacobs the first night and made our way over to the Fergus/Elora area for our second night. We strayed off the map for a bit in the afternoon and were on a very low-traffic gravel road when we came across a van at the side of the road with Mennonites pouring out of it, more than you might imagine would fit in a van. Anyways, we stopped and asked them if they needed some help but they assured us they were fine, as they were just there to wait for the steam engine. There were railroad tracks across the road just ahead, and apparently the engineers were doing a test run for the engine and had offered to pick these people up and give them a ride up and down the track. They invited us to come along as well, and since we had no concrete plans, we decided to go along. The antique steam engine shortly came puffing down the track, two or three passenger cars in tow. Just as we were going to board, another man came driving up and ran up to the train attendant, asking how much it would be for his children and him to board the train. He was told that it was by invitation only, and turned away. Whew! We were glad for our invitation! We enjoyed a surreal 45 minute invitation-only train ride up and down the track with a hundred Mennonites and... us. We couldn't stop smiling, it was such a unique experience!
We had a bite to eat in Elora in a little cafe overlooking the Grand River - soaking up the sunlight and embracing the wonder of being away from it all.
We took a quick hike down into the Elora Gorge. The leaves were mostly off the trees by then but there is still lots of beauty to be found down there.
When we got to Fergus, we checked out this building which has been purchased by a Christian school with big plans to renovate and restore. What a neat entrance!
Our breakfast room on the last morning. We were quite spoiled!
Our oldest turned 7! Happy birthday Peter!
He got a light snowfall as a surprise birthday gift
This little one was not terribly pleased with the snow - he was begging me to go outside with him, but once he was all bundled up and placed on the driveway, it took about 30 seconds before he realized that it was cold, he couldn't move with all his layers, and he wanted to go back in.
Connect Four is so much fun when you play by yourself, because you always win!
Mom and Dad came for a visit, and Mom helped Aaron sew a bag. I get a kick out of Mom's look in the series of photos I took - "Keep your hands on the wheel!"
Sheila the bearded dragon wasn't getting enough love in Daddy's office, so she took up residence in P&A's room. Stephen was VERY impressed with her when she arrived!
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