Family and Quebec
The incredible Cathedral Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre
We had family come to visit! Bron’s brother, Tyrel, flew all the way out to the East Coast with his wife, DeAnn, and their baby boy, Brogan. Brogan is just six weeks younger than Jed. We were all excited to get the two boys together. We hope they’ll be great buddies someday. Tyrel’s family arrived at our house late Saturday evening. On Sunday morning we all went to church where DeAnn graciously offered to help with a special musical number: Aramie sang, I played a violin obbligato, and DeAnn played the piano. It was amazing! We practiced briefly and had it all put together in less than ten minutes. It was so much fun for me. Just to toot our own horn, I think it was the most talented musical number the branch has seen in a very, very long time.
Cousins Jed and Brogan
We had a chunk parade Sunday afternoon. I didn't know babies could be so different! Jed is a solid block and Brogan has a cute round tummy!
DeAnn with her baby outside Sainte-Anne
We made it to Quebec City in the early afternoon. Many of the trees there had already morphed into their brilliant Fall colors of red, orange, yellow, and purple. It was beautiful! Our first stop was at the Sainte-Anne Cathedral and then Montmorency Falls. Bron and Tyrel purposely got soaked. Then it was on to Old Town and the Fortified City, the Citadel, and my favorite flower garden on the Plains of Abraham. I love Quebec City. It has a uniquely relaxed European architecture and feel. A visit to Quebec City is an experience.
Just outside the fortified city
We didn't have room for strollers in the car, so we packed the babies around like this. They were a novelty! And Jed was the happiest baby. I think he liked all the attention he was getting from his daddy. Precious.
Outside the entrance to the Citadel. The soldiers were off duty so I had to fill in.
Brogan giving his mom a sweet smile
As evening approached, it was time to eat again. We chose an overpriced Italian restaurant with a hushed ambiance in the heart of Old Town. Somebody must have been doing something right that day because both babies were calm, quiet, and happy the entire time! It was a delicious meal! DeAnn and I chose the “apple crispy” (as the waitress described it) for dessert while the men ordered the chocolate cake. Should’ve ordered the cake; it was more like a creamy smooth chocolate mousse. Decadent. It was a great evening out on the town.
Old Town Quebec City
A few peaks at churches in Montreal
Proof that Jed was at Notre Dame. Those fingers are really yummy!
The cobblestone streets and Autumn leaves in Montreal
This is for my brother, Joe. If I had $30 extra dollars, I'd buy this for him. It is sooo you, Joe! haha
Wednesday was our last day together. We crammed ourselves into the car one last time and drove to Vermont. We made a pit stop at the University of Vermont where Bron is going to school and—of course—took a tour of the Ben and Jerry’s Creamery and ate huge servings of mouth-watering ice cream. We dropped our three guests off at the airport late in the afternoon. It was sad to see them go. It felt so good to have family around! I liked having some female companionship, and even though Bron thinks Tyrel is obnoxious, he loves him. They’re brothers and they have a special bond. Thanks for coming to visit! We had a fabulous break from the hum-drum of our everyday lives. We miss family so much.
You are becoming such a talented photographer! Your pictures look really good. looks like you had fun with family.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want to come and visit soooo bad!!! What a cool place! I LOVED all your photos, and laughed at all your mishapps and that ornament for Joe!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE all the colors of the trees! SO beautiful! I'm glad you take so many pictures of Jed cause it makes me feel like I already know him. I laughed out loud at that ornament! Joe and I used to make inappropriate (spelling?) mermaids in the sand all the time in SanDiego. And I also would like to add that I think these word verifications are hilarious. Mine's "benis" right now hahaha I miss you
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Great pictures, Jess! Jed is getting so big. I love his little cousin too! :) that's so fun they have buddies to play with. miss you!
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