We were packed up and on the road by 8:40 Monday (June 17)...on our way down island to Rob and Angie's to look after Conner and Bryce. They have finished school for the summer but Angie has one final week of work left before she is off (she works at the same school the boys go to).
It was noon when we arrived...getting big hugs from both boys. We unloaded the car and basically chilled the rest of the afternoon...of course, I did laundry. Always take advantage of laundry facilities when we go down to Rob's or over to Coquitlam to Chris's.
Tuesday (June18) morning we took the boys to John Dean Park for a long hike. We have done it with them numerous times but we love it. It is one with a lot of elevation changes and starts immediately by going up, way up...ugh!
Then we go down...
Steve took a short 24 second video...
After enjoying the view there, we continued on...this is a bit of a challenge for Gramma, but I did it!
Such a beautiful hike! Unfortunately, my FitBit GPS did not record, likely due to the dense forest but I think it was roughly 5 km/3 miles.
We went home for lunch and chilled for a bit and then headed into Sidney. I dropped Steve and the boys off at the Skate Park while I ran an errand and picked up a few groceries.
A 54 second video Steve took...
Wednesday (June19) was an absolutely beautiful sunny day...perfect for a walk on the breakwater at Ogden Point at the waterfront in Victoria.
This is the beach along Dallas Road with the start of the Ogden Point Breakwater. Lots of pictures painted on it...
Next was Fisherman's Wharf and lunch at the world famous Barb's Fish and Chips...
Down the ramp we go...
View from our table...
Lots of other eateries on Fisherman's Wharf...we might have to try a different one next time!
Pulled Pork sandwiches for dinner...delicious!
After dinner Conner and Bryce went out for a bike ride on the trails behind the house...well, Bryce ended up taking a header off his bike and landing in a ditch. He spent the rest of the evening with ice on his swollen wrist/arm. He managed to sleep the night but was still sore Thursday (June 20) morning...his arm above his wrist was still swollen and he threw up at breakfast. So just after 9:00 Rob and Bryce headed to the emergency dept. at Saanich Peninsula Hospital...where they spent the day! Rob happened to have the day off but wasn't expecting to spend it in emergency!
The x-ray showed a break in the bone just above the wrist on his right arm. He had to be "put out" to have it reset...poor little guy had a hard time coming out of it. But they finally got home...after 7 hours in the hospital.
Meanwhile, back at home Steve, Conner and I had a quiet morning. Here's Conner wearing his FPV goggles flying his fighter jet. You can watch everything he's doing on his computer screen.`
After lunch, the three of us headed into Victoria. Just shy of 43 years Steve's former colleague is retiring at the end of the month, so we stopped in at the office, dropping off a card and bottle of wine...All the best in your retirement, Cheryl!
After that, we went out to Colwood to visit Steve's sister and her husband, Nadine and Mike. We had a lovely visit with them...but no pictures were taken! Great seeing you both...and your cookies were delicious!
After a particularly trying day for Bryce yesterday, we decided to take it easy on Friday (June 21). Amazingly enough, Bryce is still able to play some games on his computer using his left hand. Poor guy is right handed and of course, can't do anything he loves to do...mainly playing catch/baseball (remember the wicked arm I said he had?), swimming, all those fun summer activities. With any luck, there is the possibility that he will be able to have the cast taken off in 3 to 4 weeks...fingers crossed for you buddy!
We were going to go into Sidney to walk the waterfront, but it is quite a warm afternoon, so we chose to walk the trails in the shade behind the house instead...besides, Bryce wanted to show us where he "wiped out"...
We've really enjoyed taking care of the boys this week...but tomorrow we are saying goodbye and heading to visit friends, Deb and Ray in Lake Cowichan for a few days. Stay tuned to read about the fun we had there!
Hopefully Bryce's arm heals quickly so he still has a bit of summer to play and swim.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Fingers crossed for him 🤞
DeleteBusy, busy ,busy. It'll be hard on Bryce to have to slow down. Hugs to all.
ReplyDeleteKnowing him this won’t hold him back too much.
DeleteWhat fun grandparents you are!! The bits are getting tall. What do the FN people do with the cedar bark?
ReplyDeleteThanks Debbie! Cedar bark is gathered in the spring and used to create clothing and regalia, and household items like blankets and baskets.
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