A classic Toronto experience, especially with the TORONTO sign.
Since it was March Break, and it was still cold, and we were going to be in Toronto for an appointment, and driving (because it was an 8am appointment). I thought that the star were aligned enough to go skating at Nathan Phillips Square!
I had packed everything, but we were supposed to get a snow storm. So it wasn't until our appointment was done, and there was no storm, that we decided to go.
It was cold.
But Nick did a couple of rounds, and then he was cold.
... So when I say that I packed everything... I didn't pack any snowpants. For any of us.
They had the skate helpers, so Katheryn used those.
We had fun taking pictures with the TORONTO sign in the background. Usually the rink is very busy, but this was in the morning, of a cold day (even if it is March Break), and they had called for a major snow storm. So there was only 2 other families out there with us
Pretty soon Nick was cold, his hands were cold (he only had regular gloves and didn't want his hockey gloves) and he was just over the outdoor skate.
My Dad took Nick into a nearby building to warm up and get some hot chocolate.
Katheryn and I kept skating.
Katheryn wanted a picture to bring to her class to show everyone what she did over the weekend!
But she didn't want the skating aid in it.
We took some funny pictures
And we skated around some more
And Katheryn took a picture of me on the ice!
After about 30 minutes we were done (we outlasted the other 2 families that had started with us).
So we went to find my Dad and Nick and get warmed up.
They had fun skating, but if we do this next year I need to remember the snow pants!
It was time for our Christmas present!
Thanks to my sister and her family we were on a Pirate Adventure at Centre Island, Toronto.
We got to ride the ferry to the island, which the kids thought was lots of fun!
Katheryn wanted to be right up at the front
Nick in his chair couldn't get up tot he top deck, but he had fun sitting with is cousin
Katheryn enjoyed being out with her Daddy
Nick liked playing with this little girl
We headed through the park to Pirate Life.
Which had a giant pirate ship to play with
Katheryn liked the stocks.
For our pirate adventure we had to make sure that we were dressed like a pirate!
Nick was very specific that he wanted blue
And then he had the opportunity for some pirate makeup.
He knew exactly what he wanted
This was everyone's reaction
Arr! Who are ye pirates!
Everyone is ready for some treasure hunting!
I even grabbed a selfie with this land lubber!
Oops! Until they caught him for his pirate upgrade
As we journeyed through the seas of Lake Ontario we were told a harrowing story about a lost treasure and a curse
The was lots of activities they got people to participate in
Like the Jellyfish song (which I don't have any pictures of, because I was helping Nick. But I'm sure if you ask my father he will sing it for you
There was participation from the audience
But I think when my father was chosen, they had no idea what they were in for!
We got a beautiful view of the CN Tower and city of Toronto
Then it was continuing on our journey for the treasure
Katheryn found a parrot
Nick started to get tired (the weather was beautiful and sunny, but hot)
But when enemy ships came near we were able to cool down
In the end, we were able to break the curse
The kids favorite thing to do was fire the cannons!
It was a great pirate adventure!
The only negative was that when we all got off the ship we had a bunch of people who came between Nick and Kyle and me. So when Nick got off the ship, he slipped and fell down with his crutches, but Kyle and I were too far away to help.
He got some bruises on his arms, and it scared him. But he was able to calm down, and we had a pirate who sat with us until Nick started feeling better.
Then it was time to check out more things at Centre Island.
Nick isn't allowed on any rides, so we stayed away from the rides. Katheryn had fun running through the sprinklers
And she enjoyed the maze
There was some pools that the kids went into. I hadn't even though to bring a bathingsuit. But I did bring a change of clothes for everyone, so they were able to get dry.
We decided to try taking off the tops of his braces to see how he would walk.
He was a little wobbly, but was able to do it!
The pirates had recommended a restaurant at the far end of the islands.
They said it had good food and reasonable prices.
We hadn't actually realized how far away it was.
We walked, and walked, and walked.
We did get a couple places for some scenic views
After about 45 minutes of walking we made it to the restaurant, the Island Cafe.
I wasn't very impressed and I wouldn't recommend it.
We got lousy service. I never received my drink and Kyle got attitude over ordering his beer.
Everyone finished their food before Jamie and I even got our burgers. And when we got our burgers and bit into it, the inside was all red. While the 2 of us wondered if it was undercooked we were finally able to flag down a waitress we were told it was ketchup and vegetables and not raw.
I wasn't very happy considering we actually spent a lot of time and energy to get there.
These cousins had a great day together
And the kids played High 5 while we waited for ice cream!
The restarurant was right across from the ferry.
So luckily no more walking!
As a treat for the kids for a great year at school we got them tickets to the Marvel Universe motorcycle show.
Nick's favorite Avengers character is Captain America. I got him a Captain America costume from ebay, but it came the wrong size, so he couldn't wear the whole costume, but he got to wear the mask as a costume
Because we knew that the show was going to be loud, we had earmuffs for Nick to wear. They were great! I don't think Nick would have enjoyed the show otherwise.
Katheryn had a pair as well, but she just wore them for the beginning of the show. Once she was used to the noise she took them off.
They had face painting, so Katheryn wanted to be the Hulk
I got tickets that were 1 accessible and 1 companion, and then regular tickets right in front. When we arrived we found out that the accessible and the companion tickets were actually across and aisle from each other.
Luckily all the seats hadn't been sold. So I just pulled my chair over and sat beside Nick together.
The show started off loud... and with Loki
There is a story line, and all of the Avengers (but not Giant Man or Wasp), Miss Marvel, some of the X-Men and Spider man, and some of their specific bad guys
The use all parts of the area and up on the bleachers (but not in the crowd)
Nick was so excited when Captain America came on
We got them a couple of souvenirs during the intermission.
Katheryn's favorite character was Black Widow
It wasn't a motorcycle show, but there were lots of times when the motorcycles were out and watching some tricks
Most of the show there was no Hulk. It was just Bruce Banner. But of couse the Hulk showed up at the end
