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Labour Day Road Trip To Ricks House

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This trip was the last in a busy schedule of summer trips.  Tyrone couldn't come because of a work switch that enabled the big NS trip so I talked Emily into road tripping with me to share in the driving.

We enjoyed a day long adventure at Camelbeach water park.  Scotia went on the big and scary spin cycle slide. Sometimes she amazes me. Maddie and the boys just disappeared.  I think they had a great time.  We were worn out when we finally made it home - lights out for grownups and kids at 9:30.



The next day the moms/girls headed to New York City for the Broadway Show Cinderella.  It was a wonderful city day - the subway, a stop at the Plaza Hotel, the show, getting actors signatures after the show, purse shopping, Cake Boss Cafe, FAO Schwarz and lunch and dinner in cafes. We stopped at Juniors to bring home some cake for Tyrone...







On the last day we tackled the ropes course at Camelbeach Mountain Adventure. Taye and Andrew did the big daddy course with Matt.  Jaxon was just barely too short so he did the kids sized one with Maddy, Scotia and Isabelle.

Taye's comment after four hours of climbing and ziplining up in the trees, "That will make you get over your fear of heights!"






We always have wonderful adventures when we go to visit the Ricks.  Thanks for the fun!

(We stopped at Cafe Rio in DC on the way up and the way back.  Delicious!!)

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    So fun... Girls day in the city was my fav. Told Matt that I'm not waiting until Easter to see Baby B. or my other kiddos. Thanks for coming. You are truly a trooper. Miss and love you all!!!

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