Tadhg and Sadhbh enjoy the Port Dalhousie fair

Port Dalhousie hosted a fair for the Canada Day weekend with lots of rides and activities for all the family. After working on the house on Sunday morning, Tadhg, Sadhbh, mom and dad decided to wander down to Lakeside Park for the final day of the fair. Tadhg, Sadhbh and mom had already been there during the week but it was dad's first visit. Tadhg was excited about the trip and wanted to go on the Haunted House ride (mom wasn't able to bring him on this ride when she had to mind Sadhbh as well).

Tadhg wanted to go on everything when they first arrived and finally decided on the mini-rollercoaster. Tadhg went on with dad and had a great time going up and down on the small roller coaster. Even though the ride seemed to go on forever, Tadhg didn't want to get off at the end! Next was time for the Haunted House ride. Dad wasn't sure Tadhg would like it but Tadhg was adamant insisting "it's scary and I like scary things!" As soon as the car entered the Haunted House, Tadhg was very scared and dad had to cover his eyes and ears for the rest of the ride! Tadhg wasn't to keen to go back after that experience! To take his mind of it, Tadhg went on the motor bike ride and had so much fun he went on again. Then it was back on the rollercoaster. In between the rides, Tadhg won an inflatable Batman on a fishing game to add to his inflatable Superman and Spiderman which he won last time.

Mom and dad wanted to take a break and spend some time on the beach, so Tadhg was able to paddle in the water. The beach was packed with daytrippers and locals alike enjoying the warm weather. The small bay was full of boats, jet-skis and swimmers. There was a real holiday feel in the air. After splashing about, mom wanted to walk out to the lighthouse so the family took a stroll along the pier and took in the hazy Toronto skyline on the other side of the lake.

Then it was back to the fair for a couple of spins on the flying elephant ride which Tadhg loved. On the way out Tadhg wanted to play another game and showed his strength by banging a mallet to earn points for a prize. Once again Tadhg won and chose a giant inflatable sword to add to his inflatable superhero collection. After a busy and hot day, Tadhg nodded off on the walk home (Sadhbh had slept for most of the trip).

It was a great way to end the long weekend and once again mom and dad realised how lucky they are to live in such a beautiful place!