Old Orchard Beach

We took a long weekend trip to Old Orchard beach.  Yes, a strange time of year to go but it was off-season and we got a real deal on an apartment big enough to fit all four of us plus Grammy and Grampy U.  It was cold, but at least it didn't rain for the majority of the time.  There was an indoor pool and cafe within a few feet of our apartment so that kept us busy.  Adrian's favorite part was that he got to buy a pop from the pop machine.  I love that kids are amazed by the simplest of things.  Vivian's favorite part was the 'ducks' (which were really seagulls but she insisted on calling them ducks).  It was a good trip and a welcomed break from the usual.

Running on the beach.  Nothing like shorts and a rain coat!

 

Finding sand dollars.  I have never found these before. Adrian picked up every shell on that beach and insisted we keep them all.

 

We found the best park and this was the highlight of it.  Once you got in it didn't stop spinning.  Just ask Jamie who was almost sick afterwards.

Feeding the seagulls leftover french fries.

Vivian sneaking up on the 'ducks'.

Adrian's Preschool Graduation

Adrian was super excited for Graduation as was I.  He had practiced for weeks, knew all the songs and I had been treated to private performances.  But it seems Adrian has inherited my fear of performing because as soon as he had to walk to the stage he came running to me in tears.  Poor guy.  I understand completely (I passed out on stage during a solo at the music festival in grade 3).  One of his very kind teachers took him up on stage and stayed with him but it was all he could do to stand there.

But we had a great night nonetheless. Adrian had a large cheering section with both sets of Grandparents attending.  He was all smiles when he received his diploma and then we had a fun pizza party on the play ground.

Getting his diploma.  Interestingly enough I figured out that a year of preschool costs the same amount as a year at UNB in tuition.

Family photos are always a challenge.  The kids just wanted to get going.

Showing Grampy and Grammy Underhill his artwork.

On the playground with Nanny and Grampy Jones.