This is where we found ourselves early this morning, ready to celebrate the 2nd birthday of young Jacob. What else does a group of 2-yr-old boys need except large sticks, plentiful stones, muddy puddles, and a river or two to throw stuff into? They were all supplied, plentifully and free of charge.
The rain certainly kept up its side of the bargain, and the waterfalls of Lynn Canyon pounded down into a raging river. It's a good job this wasn't a kayaking party. Pete found smaller streams to wade up, and there was even some rock climbing, where certain parents struggled to keep up with their offspring. Children have a lower centre of gravity, it's easier for them.
After this fine backwoods outing it was home to Jacob's for meatballs and spaghetti, and a fabulous chocolate and raspberry cake with - what else? - two dumper trucks on top. The children were happy so the parents were happy, and a fine time was had by all. Here's hoping that every party, between now and when Pete leaves for uni/the navy, can be as rustic and successful.
Off into the Canadian wilds. Don't you guys have bears around here? That would certainly make this party lively.
Who wants to go across a slippery suspension bridge above a roiling torrent?
Pete wades upstream, like a salmon, with legs.
Ascending the north face.
But it's after twelfth night!
This is actually Pete's "I'm having fun" face.
Time to refuel.
Chocolate cake, delivered by dumper truck?! Best birthday ever.
