We decided to go on a spur of the moment overnight trip to Niagara Falls. It is only 1 1/2 hours away so it's not a major trip. As soon as I took out the suitcase to pack and told Sebastian we were going on a trip, he climbed into the suitcase and just sat down. He would not get out! I guess he didn't want to risk us going on a trip without him.
We got there around 8 pm and Sebastian was still wide awake. He said he wanted to go see the falls so we took advantage to see the falls at night. It was beautiful and Sebastian liked them.
Matteo did not seem so impressed, but was a trooper. He always is!
The American Falls.
The next morning we decided to brave the Maid of the Mist boat trip. I know, we are crazy. But I asked lots of questions and they had an impeccable safety record so I said, let's do it. Here are the boys on the walk to the boat. Not seeming so impressed.
Here we go! The boys first boat ride! Matteo was snug in the Ergo and stayed completely dry during the whole voyage! Which is quite a feat because by the end of the 30 minute trip we were drenched!
Sebastian wearing his poncho and excited to be on the boat.
Once the torrential water started drenching us under horseshoe falls, Sebastian started to get a bit unhappy about the situation. We quickly headed down to the more covered area where we waited out the rest of the trip. Matteo was sound asleep with all the commotion going on.
Very wet, but very happy after his VERY wet boat ride. Thank goodness we did this first thing in the morning because we all went back to the hotel and changed into dry clothes for the rest of the day.
Our family with the Maid of the Mist and Niagara Falls.
We ate lunch at Rainforest Cafe and Sebastian loved seeing all the animals. Elephants were a favorite. I guess that's why people pay the ridiculous prices to eat there. Oh well, that's what vacations are for I guess.
A nice lady gave us free tickets to go up the Sky Tower to see the falls. It was such a treat because I always do things like that when I have extra tickets or coupons, so it finally came back to me. Yay! The views were great and Sebastian loved it.
Sebastian looking proud watching the falls.
Beautiful! You can see where the Maid of the Mist goes into the falls.
Proof that Matteo was there too. =) Not impressed, but he had fun on the trip since he was carried most of the time by Mami or Daddy.
So sweet. We looked down and Sebastian was holding his brother's hand as we walked along in the stroller. They really love each other so much.
Sebastian's first bite of chocolate - a Hershey's Kiss. He took one bite and to Paul's chagrin, threw the rest on the floor. So that was that.
Our cheesy Maid of the Mist picture they try to sell you for $25. We just snagged this off the internet. It's a fun shot! We are those crazy parents with two kids under two going on fun adventures! I hope to do another post tomorrow with pictures from Paul's company annual picnic at Seabreeze, an amusement park here in Rochester. It was a long and fun weekend for us!
