Ottawa

We recently went to Ottawa for 6 days. Stephen was attending a Conference for work, my dad was hosting the conference, so we thought we would tag along! It was quite the experience, over all we had a great time! The plane rides were interesting. I never realized how small the seats are until I was holding a very squirmy, over tired, 11 month boy! But we survived, and thankfully didn't get kicked off the plane! Another challenge was having Lincoln's crib in our room - something we both aren't used too. But again, we survived, barely! By the end of the week he was waking up every hour...I was glad to be going home!

Ottawa is a beautiful city, full of history. We were able to explore By Ward Market one afternoon, which was a lot of fun! Biggest highlight of that day would probably be going to the bakery that Obama visited when he was there. Biggest disappointment of that day would be eating the cookie that Obama bought. He has horrible taste in sweets.

My dear friend Becki drove 3 hours to see us on Saturday. That girl is amazing. Every time we get together, which is usually ever 2 or 3 years, we pick right up where we left off! She took us to Ikea and then we walked around the Parliament building, and then back down to By Ward Market for supper at an old '50s diner called Zac's. It was a great day with a great friend!

Linc & I hit up the pool a couple of times...of course how could we miss the giant bath tub! Lincoln's highlight would have to be the escalators that Grandpa would take him on. Up and down, up and down.

Great family trip, first real vacation for Lincoln!