African Lion Safari

We decided to go to the African Lion Safari. I have not been there since a I was kid, and all I remembered was a monkey trying to rip off the antenna. ( which I totally regretted telling the better half that.) But we had an absolute blast. We joined up with friends of ours ( The Sweeney's) and toured around. 

Yup the Monkey's had to be the best part ( for me anyways.) I LOVE monkey's. I am so thankful that Kevin had decided to loop around 3 times, in hopes that a monkey would climb on our van. He was SO determined to get a monkey on our van, he dis obeyed the rules and threw an apple core at us, And sure enough his persistence paid off. We got a monkey!!!

 Apple Core Compliments of Mr. kevin Sweeney.

 Another Fun attraction: The Water park. Of course the kids had a blast.

Jacob Loved the Birds of Prey show. He really wanted to stay awhile and hang with the owl.

 The Elephant show was so much fun!!!

I would highly recommend taking a day trip. And a tip. You can save 20.00 if you buy your tickets from Costco. Just a heads up. 

Hesch Summer 2012 List of things to do

     For the last couple of summers we have made a Things we want to do list. It has been a great tool. We sit down the first couple of days of summer and collaborate. Now, this does not mean we do everything on the list, but we do try and the kids get so excited to stroke it off when accomplished. In case you can't read what the list says. I will type it out. This list has come in handy on the days I don't have a clue what to do...And last summers list, it was a list of free things to do. You can get as creative as you like  :)

• Berry Picking
• Movie under the stars
• Barrie Splash pad
• Go to the playground
• Go to the cottage
• Go to the beach
• Camping at Niagara on the Lake
• Go swimming
• Go to Blue Mountain
• Go to Maraposia Market For lunch
• Go camping in Huntsville
• Visit Papa MacLeod
• Marine Land
• Send a special present to Grandma MacLeod
• Eat Dessert First
• Buy Flowers for someone
• Go for Breakfast somewhere new
• Go to the Drive in Movies
• Toronto Zoo with Uncle Dave
• Help Nana with the garden
• Go to the Library
• Go to chapters on a rainy day and buy a book
• Celebrate Jacobs birthday
• Finish Backyard
• Make everyone in the family king or queen for the day
• Baking on a rainy day
• Try a new fry truck