The Ovens

After we got back from NB, we headed out to the Ovens for some camping fun! Chad and I had never been to the Ovens so it was neat to see the sea caves. Here is Matty with Grammie after tub time.

Matthew and Grampy enjoyed spending time down at the shore.

Grampy, Matty, and Riley...whenever Grampy goes out with the boys he can't believe how much attention Riley gets! Well...he is very handsome! Riley and Grampy are walking buddies :-)

Me, Chad and Riley walking along the trail to see the sea caves.

Matty's First First Birthday Party

Let the parties begin! We had Matthew's first - 1st birthday party at Aunt cathy and Uncle Sean's new house in Kentville. Grampy and Grammie S were also there :-) Here is Matty taking a piece of cake - yum!

Mastadon RIdge

As we made our way back to the Valley, we stopped at Mastadon Ridge to have some lunch and play.

Hopewell Rocks

There was a small playground at Hopewell Rocks and Matthew had a blast on the slide and the swing!

We made it down to the rocks just before the tide came in

Matty and Dad :-)

Whale Watching

We went on our first whale watching tour in St. Andrew's and had a blast! We saw Minke whales, lots of seals, porpoises, and a bald eagle.

Matty is a budding oceanographer...here he is inspecting a starfish.

Matty and Grampy :-)

Matty crawling around the deck

The Smith family at sea :-)

Playing Around

No matter where we are Matty always has fun with his two best buds - Riley and Teddy! Here are a few shots of them at the Algonquin in St. Andrew's

First Boat Ride!

We took the ferry from Digby to Saint John on July 28 - even Riley came along for the ride! Matty did really well on the boat - had some lunch, a nap, and played in the kids room! It was a nice change from driving :-)