Celebrating 2 Months in Canada!

We celebrated Judah's second month birthday at Cygnet Lake in Ontario, Canada. In spite of the rainy cold weather, we had a good time relaxing with family and friends, eating fresh Walleye, and enjoying the fresh Canadian air. The trip was very much needed and we certainly had a great time.

Other than a two hour round trip to Lake Red Rock in Iowa, this was Judah's first vacation as well as his first trip north to the Rittgers farm. Judah was very good the whole trip up until the last night on the way home when he finally let loose and fussed about the traveling. That night we did stop in Minneapolis though which broke up the drive. It did help that we rode up with some friends in a RV so he could stretch, play, and eat. We knew that his schedule would be off due to the traveling so the day we left, he had his two month check up and got his shots. Thankfully, the Tylenol helped make him a good traveler.

Judah really enjoyed his first vacation. He made some new friends with the Huebner girls who constantly adored him and little Wyatt who was a month younger. Judah had fun with his first boat ride around the lake. We set up his bed (pack in play) in the main room of the cabin and discovered that he liked to sleep with the noise. Grandma Rittgers hung out with him during the night shift. Also, we were able to establish a better night routine with daily sponge baths. Judah really loved his make shift changing table and being wiped down. It was here that he learned to scoot on his back by using his legs. By the end of the week, Judah had more control of his head and stayed awake to play more often. Also, Judah gave his first responsive laugh at mommy when she made faces. I guess he really enjoyed his trip.

Tim and I enjoyed the change of scenery and certainly liked the rest. Even though the weather was cold and rainy almost every day, I managed to get the only sun burn of the group. The water was too cold to ski but the fishing was above average this year. A couple of days the group came in with almost a dozen fish. Tim seemed to have the lucky fishing pole as it apparently caught fish even when he did not go out. I had almost the best catch of the week when I pulled up a 16 inch Walleye who was being chased by a Northern twice as big; Tim did catch a Small Mouth Bass for the first time though. Of course we played cards, went blue berry picking (in a different location that also has raspberries), and even did crafts (made cards). Tim and I went to take a ride in the boat one day and got caught in a down pour cold rain. Otherwise we ate fish, napped, and enjoyed the fellowship of friends.