Parry Sound departure & extra pics

Saturday. After not having a nap yesterday, G was in bed by 7:45pm and ready to roll at 7am. The water was calm and it looked to be a beautiful day as we got out of bed! G was so excited to have Daddy at the cottage! They spent time on the dock and walked all around. G showed him how we fish off the dock, the secret blueberries, how we water the plants, and (most importantly) the sandbox.

Then we packed up lunches and headed to the Cathcart islands. Jeff took the SeaDoo and the rest of us rode in the boat. There was food, some ant stomping/ shouting, some running on the rocks, a snake spotting, and a visit from a green frog.

(G yelling at the ants.)

Back at the cottage we had a quick visit from Karen Reed and her family, then nap (for most of the kids, plus one).

Ba made chicken over the fire pit for dinner (so good!) and we had another round of roasting marshmallows for dessert. G showed dada how it’s done. There was some swinging, some sliding, a quick bath in the sink, then bed.

Sunday. More rain. Boo. G and I got up and met everyone else (the early risers) in the big cottage. There were pancakes being made and playdough creatures coming to life on the table. At about 10:15am, Jeff and I decided that today was the day we’d head home (rather then leave in the Sun on Monday and rush home for work on Tuesday). We packed everything up and left within the hour. It’s always a sad day when you leave the cottage- especially when family is still there and you haven’t had time to say your farewells to everyone.

It’s been another year of laughs and fun, memories, and time spent together. A lot can change in a year, but let’s hope that next summer brings more of the same togetherness. The Underhills will be growing by one new family member (soon)… and how fun it will be to have another little one at the cottage next year.

Now that we’re safely home after a long drive and an overnight in Burlington, VT, it’s time to get back in our old routine and baby prep… after lots of errands and laundry!