Summer Holidays 2016 - part 1

First things first - we had to get "there". So I flew in from Athens. my love from Toronto via Montreal; and 2 enthusiastic bundles of joy came from Saint John via Montreal. And we all met on the TGV from Paris Montparnasse to Libourne!!

And finally, we could start reading. Except we had accidentally booked seats in a silent carriage! 

So bring problem-solvers, we huddled together and read silently, pointing to the page when we were done.

And then we read aloud on the choo-choo.

It's not only sailing

but solo (100% solo) kayaking

and canoeing

Grandparent camp is about the relatives

Aunt Ina was thrilled to see them

Sailing Camp - take 2

First Day and it's going even better than last year!

It's even warmed up for some swimming

With their instructors - who have been so lovely and flexible with our schedule

Start of Grandparent Camp 2016

Strawberries and cream at breakfast in the trailer

Watching the Canada Day parade in Saint Andrew's

Her grandparents swear that this little lass adored Soph

Holding a star fish

Having a snack on a windy day

What would we do without our Carrie?

She has been our flexible rock - if there is such a thing. We owe her so much, but let's start with:
We love you, Carrie! Thank you!!

Can't wait...

As you all know, the family tradition is to crack open the next volume of Harry Potter as soon the summer holidays start. That would have been Wednesday night this year. However by then we were in 3 different places - Toronto, New Brunswick, Greece.

So we will have to wait 2 weeks and 2 days until we reunite on a TGV in Paris!

Will they be able to resist????