Wordless Wednesday

Halifax, NS beach

During our trip to Halifax, we went with friends and family to the beach. My kids have been to the beach before. My kids have been in the ocean before - in Mexico. We tried explaining that this was the same ocean, but it would be a little cooler since it's much farther from the equator.

Walking down the path to the beach. Three toddlers and four doting parents, with the fathers both taking photos. I should note that these two fathers have been best friends for years. Even living almost a full continent apart hasn't changed their friendship. This was the first time getting their kids together to play, so they were both excited.

This is a photo of both kids screaming and crying because the water is too cold. They were so happy to go in, then the water hit their feet. For the record, I also only got my feet in because it was so cold. In fact, I wanted to go back to the car for my jacket, but they wouldn't let me.

This was their first time building sand castles. This was the warmest activity at the beach.

The kids play together mostly oblivious to the cameras, but clearly the adults all notice.

 

Getting buried in the sand is a requirement at the beach, right? At least it slowed them down for a few minutes. haha

She is so proud of her sand castle.

The only thing better than being buried in the sand? Finding your cousin buried in the sand. My kids kept walking around him like sharks getting ready to go in for the kill... Overall it was a great day at the beach, but would have been better if the water was warmer. The next time we went to a warm beach we really had to convince the kids to try it again because they were afraid it would be cold like in Canada.

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

As promised, this post is about another way we celebrated Canada Day. We went to the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo. I had never heard of this before visiting, but it was an incredible amount of fun.

We sat in a luxury box, which gave the kids room to move around and not bother others.

So what exactly is it? "The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo is a week-long event held every year in Nova Scotia. The two-and-a-half hour family show is fast-paced – every scene only lasts about 3-6 minutes, so there is always something new to see and experience. Looking for a taste of true Nova Scotia? There’s bagpipes, highland dancers, la culture de l’acadie and military traditions. Hoping for something more modern? The Tattoo also features innovative acrobatic acts, modern music, contemporary dancing, trampoline routines and cutting-edge videos."

For the finale, all of the acts came out together.

 There were some loud parts (cannons being fired) that our kids didn't like, but that was fairly easy to anticipate and cover their ears. There was music, dancing, acrobats, and even a race to disassemble, carry through obstacles, and reassemble large pieces of artillery. It really did have something for every one. As promised, it was fast moving and kept the kids attention much better than I had expected.

Our group of family and friends together after the Tattoo.

If you find yourself in Halifax the first week of July, I highly suggest attending this show. While it's not a kids' show, they will be entertained.

Happy Canada Day!

I'm sure you are all aware that today is Canada Day! A day celebrated far and wide... at least in Canada. We went to the ever popular Canada Day parade in Halifax, NS.

Waving patriotic flags waiting for the parade to go by!

I admit this was my first time seeing a maple leaf zombie.

This was the kids favorite part of the parade. Sweet Son said, "That silly dog is driving a truck!" Sweet Daughter replied, "Dogs are only allowed to drive in Canada, not in America." 

This afternoon I will post another way we celebrated. How are you celebrating today?