Although Hunter's 10th birthday has been anything but ordinary, she still bemoaned the fact that she didn't get the 'traditional' cake & candles. Time & circumstances just didn't make it possible while we were in Quebec on her actual day. But who's to say it has to be on a 'certain' day!
So yesterday morning she awoke to find, not only cake & candles, but a new outfit as well. We even serenaded her with song! (She got the English version this time). What day could go bad when you start it with cake & ice cream?
Then it was off 100 miles to the west to Niagara Falls North KOA to do a follow-up visit. She & I watched the first half of King Kong on the way over to help pass the time. She hit the pool for a bit while we made our visit - and then it was off for our day at Niagara Falls.
Once there, we stopped to fortify ourselves with a picnic lunch before beginning the adventure.
The seagulls were our lunch companions and I think Hunter gave half her lunch away. Before she was through they had dined on bread from her sandwich, several handfuls of chips and even some powdered donuts for dessert.
We started first at the Cave of the Winds (at the base of Bridal Veil Falls). Hunter complained loud and long about having to wear the 'funky' sandals (they didn't go with her new outfit!) She had no choice in the matter though, and it became clear as to why they require them! Roger & Hunter made it clear to the top at Hurricane Deck (I took the bypass) and both came down good and wet.
Next stop was the overlook at Horseshoe Falls - you could almost touch the water! It's as close as you can get to the Falls without being in them!
Next trolley stop was Three Sisters Islands, with bridges that actually go over the Canadian rapids. Hunter & Grandpa actually stuck their feet in the water. Always the 'star' of the show, Hunter was hamming it up as usual.
Hunter in the tree is what happens when I leave Hunter & Grandpa without supervision! 
But the highlight of her day was the Maid of the Mist boat ride, complete with not one, but two rainbows! The sheer majesty of Horseshoe Falls - from the bottom looking up - is indescribable! This is the second time we have experienced it and it's still awesome! We were all thoroughly soaked, of course, and Hunter wanted to go again!
Then it was out to the Observation Deck for more magnificent views. By that time it was 6:15 (where did the day go?) , but not willing to pay 'tourist trap' prices, Hunter dined on a bowl of ice cream, while Roger & I made due splitting a Diet Coke. Our day ended in the Adventure Theatre for the 7:00 p.m. showing before hopping the trolley back to our yellow truck.
Hunter had the second half of King Kong going before we ever got out of the parking lot- and kept telling me to 'stay awake'. But it wasn't me that didn't make it till the end of the movie. I glanced back to find her sound asleep sitting straight up!
Pulled in to 'home' about 10:30 and she woke up long enough to down a bowl of cereal before crashing for good.
I am so jealous! Those pictures are beautiful! I wish I could have been there with you Goose. I'm so happy that you had a good time. Wow, the rainbow is beautiful and you look really wet! I can't wait til TOMORROW! I miss you so much! I think I'll go crazy today because I can't make the day go by faster. Dad wants to know if you want your Birthday presents when you get home tomorrow or do you want to wait and open them all up at your Birthday party next Sunday? I think you should wait..he he he. But it's up to you sweetheart. I have to go back to work now. I will see you tomorrow. I love you.
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