More From Shediac

After complaining about the weather in my last post, we've since enjoyed back-to-back dazzling, sunny and hot days, which of course, means we've spent our afternoons playing in the sand at the beach!



 Keith, Evelyn and Colin ready for some waves, "bumpin' up and down in their little red wagon".  We loved "Ratti" (Evelyn-speak for Raffi).

 Evelyn doesn't want Sprocket to miss out on the fun!

As promised, babies in bathing suits.  They love digging in the sand and finding treasures like hermit crabs, shells, periwinkles and...

....seaweed, although Keith looks a little skeptical.  Thankfully, cousin Sarah was there to hold his hand.  And yes, his shirt does say "Danger! Giant Squid". 

Today, the weather started off a little rainy, but that didn't deter us from heading out to the Magnetic Hill Zoo.  Edward remembered it as a rather depressing place, replete with a "bear pit", but it has since become one of the most decorated zoos in Canada.  We were extremely impressed with the beautiful, well-kept grounds and animal enclosures.  Keith roared at the lion, and they were most excited about the bears, ducks (and ducklings), and of course, the river otters and their antics:

 What a great place to spend the morning!  It's hard to believe we're leaving in less than a week.  Here's hoping the better weather holds, and we have a  few more lazy days at the beach before we head home to stifling hot Ontario!