Prehistoric World. And Stuff.

So this summer has been.... well, trying. We'll just call it trying and leave it at that. If you know us, then you know why. If you don't, then you shouldn't be reading this blog.

We decided to take advantage of a beautiful Sunday morning and head to Prehistoric World in Morrisburg. We had been told that it might not be worth the drive, but whoever said that has clearly never been to Prehistoric World with a 2 1/2 year old boy. Possibly the highlight of his life so far.

Jack thought it was pretty neat that he could walk underneath the dinosaurs.

Making friends with a dinosaur just his size.

Rory taking everything in.

This is my favourite picture of the day.

I know this one is blurry, but I had to include it because it completely captures Jack's expression EVERY time we turned the corner and saw a new dinosaur. It was hilarious.

Jack thought it was neat to see the mommy and the baby dinosaur together. Just like us.

He had to stop and kiss every single one.

The Triceratops and the T-Rex.

More kisses.

Seconds before the fall.

Registering the fact that he had fallen.

Total devastation at the fact that he had fallen.

Recovering from the fall.

Back to kissing dinosaurs.

Digging for fossils.


Back home after a busy day. (Rory's not so sure about this whole "field trip" thing.)

First smiles.

Rory has just recently started smiling. They are still somewhat fleeting, but I managed to catch him this morning. Very cute!

Kicking off Summer... Jack style.

Jack has started Summer with a bang... he fell on a trampoline at a playgroup yesterday, and has subsequently busted up his arm pretty decently. We are seeing a specialist next week once the swelling has gone down, but in the meantime he is sporting a pretty fancy half-cast. Good times.

Beautiful boys.

Our happy little family.

Ben and Rory

Hanging out.

Getting acquainted.

Super-duper Big Brother!

Catching a nap with Dad.

Rory James Britton

We are pleased to announce that Rory James Britton was born on Friday, May 29th at 8:45 am. He weighs 7 lbs 12 oz, and is 21.5 inches long. He is an EXCELLENT eater and so will likely outweigh his big brother any day now. They let us leave the hospital this morning and everyone is doing great.

Introductions.

The family, looking a little bewildered... (Day 1)

Not a fan of the bath.

Rory's room (pre-baby)

Fun at the Museum of Nature

We had a great time exploring at the Museum of Nature on Sunday. Jack was a bit nervous around the dinosaurs at first, but he got braver as the visit went on.

Not quite sure...

Warming up to the idea...


Ok maybe we could try a plant-eater...


Full T-Rex experience!


We're still not sure what these guys were.


Being a bit concerned that the wolves were going to eat the bison.

At the end of the visit we came across some frogs. Definitely not the intended big attraction of the museum, but absolutely a highlight for Jack!