One Final Fish for 2021

The perfect way to wind down 2021 was with a fun-filled family ice fishing trip.  It was a gorgeous afternoon to be outside and we even caught fish!  As Ali says, “Ice fishing is FUN!”

Thanks to Lawrence and family for joining us on the ice and Kerry and family for putting the farm animals to bed so we could stay out for prime time!

Ali is in his element.

Lots of room for everyone on the lake.

Here fishy fishy fishy!

Apparently Ali is the fish whisperer.

The ice was perfect for skating.

Daddy is in his happy place.

Happy New Year from all of us
here at Gael Glen Farm!

Picture It

For today's hike we checked out Bon Echo Rock and the surrounding shoreline.  The cliffs were fantastic and we were the only people in the entire park!  (The parking lot was empty.  Talk about the perfect activity during covid times).  

Alistair was busy, busy during the hike - walking, then riding, then napping.  Except for him being heavy, he is really fun to carry.  He is very alert and when he sees something he likes, he points and exclaims, "Picture it Mama!"

After the hike we roasted our dinner on the open fire and then treated the boys to a showing of Transformers on TV complete with Jiffy Pop made over the wood stove.  It doesn't get any better than this!

Our Cabin in the Woods

For a little holiday get away, we took the kids on a short hiking vacation to Bon Echo.  We rented a beautiful cabin in the woods along a river.

Our cabin's river.

And waterfall.

On our first day we hiked the Shield Trail in Bon Echo Provincial Park.  

Snow capped mushrooms.

A wildlife highway: Rabbit tracks on the left and grouse tracks on the right.

Huge beaver dam.

The rest of us are feeling a bit better after our bout of stuffy noses but Ian is just coming down with his, so the hike was a bit of a slog for him.  We all made it though and the fresh air did us good.  The kids were completely tired out which was excellent since we were sleeping in an open concept cabin.  We were all asleep by 7:30 pm.