Aug. 1 - Landon's B-day and the Paivas

Well today is actually Aug. 2, but I will start my blog with yesterday. Yesterday was Landon's 6th birthday, but we didn't actually do too much for it until we got to the Paiva's house. We started the morning by leaving our campsite just outside of Ottawa and heading into the heart of Ottawa to the Canadian War Museum. It is quite close to the Parliament Buildings. It is a fascinating place. We spent 5 hours there and still didn't read or see everything. Well worth the time and money.

After the War museum, we drove about 30 min. to the village of Bourget where the Paiva Family lives. We were greeted by a Welcome to our House sign and excited children. We enjoyed a lovely supper together and they took us to their back 40 (literally) and the children swam in their little lake and we roasted marshmellow over a fire. When we were all tired of the mosquitoes, we headed back to the house for some birthday cake and presents.

When the festivities were completed the children settled in for a movie. Most of the them, including John, fell asleep.

The next morning we were treated to crepes for breakfast and the children got in another swim at the lake. The Paiva's know hospitality! The children didn't want to leave. Thanks Susanne for letting me use your washer and dryer!!!! And I sooooo enjoyed the shower....Lifesaver!!

We left the Paiva's just after lunch (which they also fed us!) today, and we are now enjoying a brilliant thunderstorm here in Quebec City. The children are all sleeping and Dave and I are enjoying the sound of rain in our outside tent room.

Love and miss you all. God's blessings on you.