Party Hopping: Phase 2

Birthday weekend continued with a "moveable feast" in honour of Quinn's 5th birthday. We began the day at the beach at the Fairmont Southampton with Quinny's posse (Ty, Ayden, Finnley, and Neil) along with major domo Morgan. Next move was to the Cabana beach bistro for chicken tenders and ice cream sandwiches and then up the cliff by trolley to the slide pool at the hotel. Three hours later, the guests were sated and sun drenched and we moved into family party mode, staying the night at the hotel enjoying dinner overlooking the sea followed by birthday cake delivered by room service. The most painless party ever, and a holiday to boot!

(A little slideshow of Quinn's year -- don't forget to turn on your sound)

Swimming with the Fishes

Our July birthday celebrations began in earnest this weekend with the first of two back to back parties for the boys. On Saturday we ventured out by ferry to Dockyard with Morgan's great friend Pete to experience "Dolphin Dip", a half an hour in the water with a dolphin, in this case Bailey. Morgan and Pete got her to do tricks, rubbed her tummy and even got a kiss (Morgan) and a dance (Pete). What a memorable experience!

Over the bounding waves!

Summer has hit with a vengeance! It is hot, sunny and beautiful and the boys celebrated the first week of July by plunging into sailing camp at the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. The weather was perfect for beginning sailors and Morgan and Quinn took to sailing like old salts! Morgan was immediately "promoted" to the next age group and Quinn became the darling of the "Sea Squirt" set. As one counsellor assured us, "Quinn the Fin is the only camper with a nickname. Everyone knows Quinn!"

Meanwhile, his studious brother let us know after one day that he had mastered sailing and was now ready to give advice to more novice participants.

And their parents? Rheanne combined working out, working, and spending the day at the spa, and Jim simply enjoyed going in to work in shorts and a golf shirt after 10 months of ties and long pants!

This weekend is "birthday weekend". Morgan is first tomorrow with a special experience at Dolphin Quest and Quinn has his posse coming to the Southampton Princess for beaching and swimming on Sunday. Highlights in the next post!