Tadhg has been eagerly waiting for his birthday for weeks because he gets to have a party in Cheeky Monkey's playland with all of his friends. After counting the days down Tadhg excitedly asked over breakfast if today was the day he gets to have his party! After the usual Saturday morning routine of dance class and play it was finally time to go to Cheeky Monkey's for the big party.
Tadhg arrived early so he could try out the play equipment first and greet all of friends. Tadhg had invited all of his friends from school and his soccer team and they all arrived to excited screams and giddy running around the playland. Mom and dad were happy to have the Cheeky Monkey's staff around to help control the mayhem which ensued. The kids chased each other up and down the slides, through the tunnels and down the scary "dark slide"!
Somehow they managed to squeeze in some lunch, cake and presents in a brief lull from the running and screaming. Everyone had a great time and Tadhg didn't want to leave after his party had ended. Even Sadhbh had fun at the all boy's party.
Thursday was Grandma ad Grandad's last day in Canada on this trip. It was a beautiful sunny day so everyone enjoyed some play time in the garden and playground before they had to leave. It was great having them stay in Tadhg and Sadhbh's house and the basement seemed empty after they left.
Sadhbh loved seeing her Grandma as she usually only sees her on Skype and Tadhg enjoyed his Granddad laughing at all of his silly jokes ad antics. After a final photo call, dad drove his parents to the airport and wished them a safe trip home.
Monday was dad's official birthday. Following the birthday custom since moving to Canada everyone celebrated with a birthday meal at Montanas. Dad wore his new Ireland jersey birthday present and got to wear the Montanas birthday horn hat (which is not the best for head hygiene!).
Tadhg and Sadhbh had a great time as always and were happy to celebrate with their Irish grandparents. It was great to have them in Canada around birthday time for a change.
As granny and granddad happened to be in Canada around the time of Tadhg and dad's birthdays, mom and dad decided to throw a party to celebrate. Initially it was a joint party but it ended up mainly being a party for Tadhg. As well as granny and granddad all of Tadhg's Canadian family came over and a few friends as well. Tadhg and Sadhbh were very excited to have so many people in their house. Baba made a special Batman birthday cake which Tadhg loved blowing out (with a little help from dad).
After lunch and cake, Tadhg got to the best part of the day - opening presents! Tadhg got lots of cool presents and cards and had a great time reading the cards and opening the presents in front of everyone.
Even Sadhbh got a present - her first baby doll and buggy! Sadhbh loved her baby and happily strolled around the house with her. It was a great day and especially so having granny and granddad over for the birthday celebrations.
Tadhg and Sadhbh's Grandma and Granddad arrived in Canada for a week log visit. Tadhg and Sadhbh were delighted to have their Irish grandparents staying in their house for a whole week! Tadhg and Sadhbh decided to show Grandma the Port Dalhousie Carousel and how much fun it can be.
Tadhg also gave his grandma an iPad lesson.
Sadhbh has been exposed to superheroes from a young age thanks to her elder brother. She is especially fond of Batman and frequently sits on the sofa in the basement requesting Batman videos on the TV. When Tadhg isn't looking, she sneaks on his Batman suit and laughs at herself in the mirror.
The Summer holidays ended and Tadhg started back to school on Monday. It was his second year in St. Ann's school and his first day in SK (Senior Kindergarten). This year Tadhg would be taking the bus to and from school and everyone was excited to see him off. Mom, Sadhbh and dad all came out to wait for the bus....and wait....and wait. Eventually they decided the bus wasn't coming and dad drove Tadhg to school with mom and Sadhbh along for the ride. Tadhg was excited to see all of his school friends again but will have to wait for another morning to experience the bus ride in.
