Trip to Niagra Falls and Wedding

Over the weekend we went on vacation to see Niagra Falls with the kids and then to a family wedding. The falls were great, the hotel was the pits. If we could have found a different hotel we would have moved. Here is a run down of the place. We were quoted one price on-line and then ended up paying $150.00 more. The room had the feeling of being dirty. The beds were small. There were lights out in the hallways. The tub spout fell off the wall when Arion went to take a shower. I was going to dry my hair using an outlet under the desk till I noticed that it was broken in half. The cot they brought up had stained sheets and the mattress was yellow. Very disgusting. I took the cot back and asked for a new one. What they brought back was the same cot with about 4 sheets tied on. They were supposed to have a breakfast, but I don't call a tiny muffin and a cup of cold coffee (they had NO tea) breakfast. The only good thing was it was in walking distance from the falls.

The kids had a great time. We did so much in one day it was exhausting. I will have to post more pictures later. They are all at home and I just haven't had the time. This one was taken before we went down to the "Cave of the Winds". Basically a walkway that was at the bottom of the falls. VERY WET AND COLD. Lauren sort of lost it half way though. She said she was cold, but I think she was scared too. We also went on the "Maid of the Mist". This was a boat ride around the bottom of the falls that takes you into the horse shoe part of the falls and then back. Brie sort of lost it during this. She kept saying that it couldn't be safe. I think she was half joking, but half serious. We also went to the Aquarium. Small, but fun. Brandon only got away from us once. VERY SCARY. He was right in front of me by the rail and then he was gone. We all started yelling to find him and he was found about 20 feet down. He said he wanted a better look.

The next day we all headed to the next hotel and the wedding. The next hotel made up for the last one. Very nice. The wedding was great. Mary and I worked hard to get the teens out dancing. Aunt Eliane even got Arion out on the floor once. THANK YOU.

I promise to post more pictures of the trip. There are some really good ones.