Visitors from Ontario

In early August, Kyle and our two grandsons, Henry and Thomas came from Ontario to visit with us for two nights and a day. It was a short but packed visit. First, they built a fort with two large square chairs and pillows. The boys were occupied for many hours playing in their fort.

Henry relaxing in his part of the fort

Thomas in his little chamber.

    Rain or shine, it was off to the beach or playground. In such a short visit you can't waste time. So off to the Aylmer beach that also as a playground for all of us to play in. We walked along the beach and threw stones trying to make them skip across the water surface. Henry was even able to get 3 or 4 skips. At the playground the swings were a big hit!

A & P use the map to direct us to the beach

even though we have been there many times.

Enjoying a ride!

Up and down, up and down

All smiles!!

Even Grandma got into the act at the playground!

Henry playing at the beach

Sand, water and shovels. Every boy's dream!

Kyle monitors the action.

    We took the boys to an Alpaca farm in Chelsea. We had a tour of the farm and got to feed some alpacas. A little information about Alpacas: They are a social herd animal from South America. They are similar and sometimes confused with llamas but are smaller. These grazing animals are bred specifically for their fiber which looks similar to sheep wool and is hypoallergenic, and naturally water repellent and fire resistant. They are sheared once a year and each Alpaca can produce approximately 5 to 10 pounds of fiber. There are a number of farms in Canada where Alpacas are raised and used for their fibre. So back at the farm, these Alpacas look very gentle and content although we are told that there is one male that they isolated into its own paddock because he is the dominant male on the farm and he sometimes is aggressive. Although they are very gentle, intelligent and extremely observant, when they are in distress, fearful or mean to show dominance they use body language and spitting to show their aggression. Luckily, we did not experience any of this. We learned about how they live and how they get sheared. The gift shop had many products made from the alpacas. I purchased a toque which I use all the time out in the cold winter weather here in Quebec. For more information about the Alpacas at the Alpagas Chealsea Farm click here

They are so cute and gentle. Their fibre is so soft.

They come in many colours: white, light brown and dark brown.

Feeding the alpacas

Thomas getting a closer look

What's going on out there?

Henry observing two alpacas

Well, when you find something more interesting,

go for it!

Grandma's turn to feed them

Let's feed them together

"I see someone new coming in." Very courageous!

Daddy will protect you but there really is no need with these animals

Henry and Thomas got a gift for their Mom who

stayed back in Ontario to finish up some school work.

Look at these big fluffy slippers. Her feet will be super

warm all winter long!

    

We enjoyed out visit with the boys and we look forward to the next time we will see them. We hope that all our blog readers will be able to visit with their family and enjoy the time they can spend with them.