But first we needed ice-cream cones...also a camping tradition with these two!
We arrived at Edaleen Dairy the same time as a busload of seniors coming to enjoy a lick of their own. Now I never send anyone south of the border to buy dairy products (smile)...but if you happen to be in the area...you really should check out their ice-cream. Good to the last lick!
In years gone by...we made the plans and the girls fell in line. This time was different! They came with plans of their own...and informed us that they had an after-dinner surprise for us that first night.
We cooked up some bush pies as the sun was setting...and then settled in to enjoy their surprise. We sat in our appointed chairs facing the stage and waited. And then we laughed...a lot! They put on a fashion show for us...modeling lot of outfits that looked very familiar. Many were dresses that I had once sewn for them...and they somehow managed to squeeze into. They threatened to flee if I pulled the camera out for many of their 'numbers'...but did let me take a few pictures.
The sweaters they modeled were baby gifts for them from Great Aunt Nellie...and worn for professional photos they had taken at age two. I think they still look smashing in them all these years later! Most all the outfits that showed up on stage were from their preschool years. I'm so glad they took their show on the road...it was great camping entertainment!
We spent the next day at the beach...Birch Bay. After finding our perfect spot on the beach...and leaving our lunch on a blanket...the girls set about chasing away all the sea gulls. It was hard to forget what happened last year...when the sea gulls enjoyed our lunch while we beach combed.
They had no luck this year...though the girls shared a few crumbs once lunch was done!
We noticed that things have changed from earlier camping trips with these two. They are much more independent these days...
...and for the first time, they took the paddle boats out on their own. They also let me sit on the sidelines at the pool while they swam, though that was a bit of a debate! And they played tennis for the first time...and did great. And did I mention that they sleep in nowadays? Their camping days only began at 9 am!
We had a good time with our two 'happy campers'. When I watch those two together...I think how nice it would be if we all had a twin!
When our camping adventure came to an end...we left for Canada, where we belong. And riding in the back of th RV...were two girls singing along to the Beach Boys and laughing (as they have done on every return trip from camping).
We noticed that not all Canadians were returning home. These seem to have taken up permanent residence at the Kampgrounds of America in Lynden! We may just meet again one day...same place.
OH...just a glimmer of camping of my future with our grands. I do think that you have something very special there with those twins. How absolutely wonderful that they are such dear friends. .sisters and twins.
ReplyDeleteI love the fashion show ..how fun!
Girls and fashion shows - some things don't change. Thanks for sharing that delightful time with us - the photos of the girls running on the beach were beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh I just love those girls! :) They are the best! ...and you are some wonderful grandparents.
ReplyDeleteI feel so blessed to have a little spot in your lives. (throughout the last few years!)
Judy I had not known you were such a wonderful seamstress. Are you also sewing memorable wardrobe items for the grands that hatched later or is the collection an heirloom collection meant to be passed down? I do hope someone creates a book of the kids wearing your creations .
ReplyDeleteGlad the gull have been foiled in their lunch raiding. Ha!
The twins are so darn cute. Hard to see them grow up for me. Our two oldest (8 and 6) put on a Sound of Music song fest for us last time we had them. They love an audiance!
ReplyDeleteAgain, great photos, you capture the feeling of whats happening very well.
Hugs!!
What a wonderful time of camping with the big ones...young and old..and just to think...they have also been planning in advance not just Grammy...yes we have many of those Canadian birds sitting in our fields pecking at the leftover wheat.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like so much fun. I've noticed too that as the grands get older, their dependence on Papa and Nana decreases and the activities broaden to include us in a completely different way - they do much more of the planning!
ReplyDeleteVery cute fashion show. Our kids used to entertain us hugely with their fashion shows and commentaries.
Looks like a fantastic camping trip with the girls! We look forward to longer trip with our twins...just had two nights this summer for starters :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post again! I was at a wedding of a twin last weekend.. and got tears in my eyes when her twin sister gave the speech...all their lives they had been "we" and now that would change.. because the bride and groom would now be "we"... it's not something the rest of us experience.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful times and memories made for you all! This looks like a beautiful campground. I loved seeing the twins fashion show :)
ReplyDeleteI think that Mennonite Girls make great grammies - as well as cooks!! What a special time. Definitely on my "Grammie To Do" list!
ReplyDeleteIt is so neat that you have this time with the grandkids. You are making indelible memories and character building in them.
ReplyDeleteIt is darling that they thought to bring the fashion show along for you. I remember putting on a "hat show" for my grandma with my girl cousins (Out of my grandma's millinery supplies).