Montreal

We got back yesterday from our weekend getaway to Montreal with my brother Tyler. He served his mission there 10 years ago and hadn't been back, so he was itching to go. It was a good thing we had him around since
1. My French isn't particularly good (I understand a lot more than I can speak)
2. We would have had no idea what places to visit while we were there
3. He has a Magellan which makes traveling so much easier when you have no idea where you're going
4. He loves to entertain Ethan, which is always nice

Though our trip was short and we spent at least a few hours of it at Ikea (we don't have one near us and we needed to get a cheap kitchen table) we had a great time. It's not too far of a drive so we're thinking we'll probably go back sometime. Plus 1,000 Islands is right on the way up there and we only got to stop for a little bit to check it out. Ethan was a great little traveler, and only had a few breakdowns. Here are some pics from our trip.

The building from Ghostbusters


Streets of Old Montreal


1 plate of Poutine (fries + gravy + cheese curds) is more than enough for 3 people


Ben & Ethan at the City Hall


Ethan & Uncle Tyler were best buds this trip


On top of St. Joseph's... a great view of the city


Family picture at 1,000 Islands (Ethan was a little unhappy by now, maybe because he had to wear the same sweatshirt 3 days in a row)

Today, Tyler and I took a little half-day trip to Palmyra since he hadn't been to the Church sites out there. Once again, Ethan was a trooper, but only because Uncle Tyler carried him throughout the entire tour of the Smith Family Farm.

Beautiful fall colors at the Farm

Ethan really looks like he's given up on life here... in a full sweatsuit and all


Thanks Grandma for the Jackson Hole shirt