The Evans Family Album: March Break Madness

Austin, Alex and mom had a lot of fun over March Break. Ryan had to work, so the three of us did the staycation thing here in Toronto.

On Monday, we met some friends from Austin's school at the Maple Syrup Festival at the Kortright Centre. Suprisingly, it wasn't that crowded (probably because the forecast was calling for rain -- and it did rain, just as we were leaving). We walked down the maple syrup trail, learned how to make maple syrup, went on a wagon ride and watched a magic show. The kids had a blast -- and of course it was more fun to be there with friends.

Tuesday was a beautiful sunny and warm day so the kids I had hit the zoo right after lunch. Since we go to the zoo so often, I decided we should go to the Americas Pavillion because we rarely go there. We saw lots of snakes, birds and lizards as well as the otters. Then we went over to see the spider monkeys and the jaguars before heading back to visit the baby polar bear again (who was again sleeping -- so far, we're 0 for 2.)

On Wednesday, we lay low in the morning and then went to Alex's speech therapy appointment in the afternoon. Afterwards, since it was an even warmer and sunnier day than the day before, we went for a 'hike' through a nearby conservation area. We stuck to the paved trail (hence the quotes around hike) but we were on a mission. The trail followed the DVP and from the highway, the kids have often pointed out a tunnel on that trail that's painted like a rainbow. So, we found it!

Thursday we lay really low all day because we had big evening plans. We went to see Disney On Ice. So, around 4 p.m., the kids and I took the bus and subway downtown (which is a big deal on its own, because they so rarely get to ride the bus and subway) to meet Ryan and auntie Suzie for dinner. Afterwards, we all went to the show (thanks for the tickets auntie Suzie!). The kids had a blast!

On Friday, we went with a friend to the Science Centre -- where it was crazy busy but a lot of fun. We ended up staying for almost 5 hours -- visiting mainly areas that we rarely ever go to and coming home completely exhausted.