July 2011 Nova Scotia Trip Week 1

We had a wonderful trip to see my family. Payton did so well on the flights, and loved every minute of being spoiled rotten. The First week we stayed with my dad. We had such a fun week visiting family, going to the beach, going to the wildlife park, and just relaxing at their beautiful ocean front home.

Payton loved visiting "Grampie" and "nan." It is so confusing for him though, to know who is who. He has a Grandma and Grandpa (Devrys Parents), A Grampie and Nan (my dad and Elizabeth), Nanny and Grandpa Trent (My mom and Trent), plus Grammy and Grandad (my grandparents on my moms side), and Great Nanny ( my dads mom). It's confusing enough for me, I can understand why Payton constantly called people the wrong name.

Here are some pictures of the week we spent with my Dad and Elizabeth.

Payton was a bit shy at first, but within a few minutes was loving every minute with Grampie and Nan.

We Visited my Nanny, and my little Sister Kayleigh came too. I'm glad Payton is so social and warms up to most people so quickly. He loved both of them!

We took Payton the the wild life park. It was a lot of fun because I went there SO many times as a kid. It really hasn't changed.

We Fed the ducks.

And Saw lots of animals. Payton Loved the bears the most.


The next 2 pictures were actually Devry's idea. Growing up in Nova Scotia, the tides were never something I thought much of. The Bay of Fundy (the part of the ocean both my parents live on) has the highest tides in the world. Devry couldn't believe it when he first saw it, and wanted to take some pictures.

So here is Low tide.

And here is high tide.

We enjoyed watching the tides, and also Playing in the water. Well.. Payton enjoyed playing in the water. It was WAY too cold for us, but this tough kid will play in water at any temperature!
He loved throwing rocks with Devry. Devry was skipping rocks and Payton would try to copy him.

Walking through the freezing cold water.

The only one brave enough to get in the water was Kayleigh. Payton is lucky to have such a great Aunt!

He Gradually got deeper and deeper in the water, until he was dunking his head under.

Rocks are definitely a favorite toy!

Payton was combing the beach with Grampie and Nan. They collect beach glass and are always combing the beach.

I just love this guy. Isn't he just so hot!!

And now you get to see true excitement of being in the water....

I love this picture of Payton and Kayleigh. Payton was copying her when she plugged her nose. The part of the picture I missed was when Kayleigh dunked under...so did payton. It was too cute!

Daddy and Payton digging on the beach.

And here is a picture of me. Just to prove that I really AM there. I just prefer to be behind the camera.

We got to visit my Nanny a few times while we were home. We also got to see my aunts and uncles! Payton finally got to meet my Aunt gail and Uncle Joe. I am kicking myself for not taking a picture of him with them. I am a horrible photographer..taking pictures is always an afterthought for me.

We had so much fun visiting my dad and Elizabeth. It is always so nice to go home and spend some relaxing time with them. Payton LOVED every minute of our trip, and was so entertained with all the new things to see and do. I just wish we could go more often!