Seeing Spencer

Today was Spencer's first day of pre-K. He was a little nervous about it, but they started the day on the playground which was a big help.  

We found Mayor Fleck! (Who we didn't know existed before we read the Lego City books. But once you know him, you can'tmiss him.)  

Hippo-Hooray for Toby's Birthday!  

Toby's birthday is so much fun! Spencer and Toby had a blast playing Ribbon Ninja (one of his new games).  

Ok, Dad. Let's do this. Out on the open water. Just a kid and his Dad. Dad, you look great in that life jacket, but please stop posing for pictures. No, Dad, don't take pictures either. This is serious. We have to steer the boat. Well, if I'm going to be stuck at sea, at least it's in a swan boat.   

When you've been to the beach, don't have a towel, amd have to put your shoes and socks back on, you have to get creative.  

Getting in another couple ferry rides. This time out to Toronto Island (and back).  

The Canadian subways are definitely clean, but something seems a bit off.  

I'd like to call to order this meeting of the International Spencer's Club. And I think it's worth noting that we're all looking lovely today.  

It seems like Spencer had a growth spurt!  

Pardon me, waiter. But my food seems to be taunting me.  

If two heads are better than one, this four-headed Dad/Spencer mutant is going to be unstoppable!   

An O full of cuteness.  

Learning about canal locks.  

Alright, First Mate Toby, full steam ahead. Dad, I'm glad you could join us on this mission, but we really do need to pay attention. Toby, I get the feeling that you're not really paying attention to the navigation system. Do I have to steer this whole submarine myself?!  

Ever since Spencer heard Toronto had a big  aquarium he had been asking when we could go.  Here he is at one of the first exhibits, the coral reef. He was so excited to finally be there and couldn't stop dancing.  Here they are with their front row seats at 'Ray Bay'. There were Ray's, I promise, I just didn't manage to get any pictures with them.

Making the most of our transit delay when we were heading to Toronto.  

Vacation can be exhausting. This kiddo was a rock star the whole time, but sometimes even rock stars have had enough.  

This gushing water was part of the interactive projection show at the Power Station. The projections filled the entire room and responded to the movement of the crowd. It was super fun and worth the late night.  

In the dry portion of the Niagara City Cruise. Ready to go. Here's what was coming out way:  

We've learned that waving to passers-by from the restaurant window can be great fun for all involved.   

Since Toby insisted on taking a picture with the FIFA thing, Spencer wanted one too. Not exactly the most quintessential "Niagara" photo, it was right beside the falls.  

International Ice Cream research.  

Cooling down in the mist of Niagara Falls.  

Spencer did not want to go down to the lower observation deck, so we stayed up top and made silly faces.  

Getting to play video games on the train with Toby is so much fun! And it's also nice getting the video game all to myself.  

Having fun with the squirter. (With a big brother cameo.)