Bendy Busker

The summer festival season continues in Ottawa and this past weekend was one of a family favourite, the Buskerfest on Sparks Street.  In previous years, we have come here to see jugglers and magicians but have ended up loving the bucket drummer most of all.  Alas, Peter Rabbit wasn't in town this year but we found someone just as exciting.  An Aussie contortionist by the name of Bendy Em put on a great show and amazed us with what she was capable of doing with her body.  Let's hope Isabelle doesn't try some of this stuff in her gymnastics class!  Oliver even ventured out on stage at one point and was quickly told that he was heading into "The Box" if he didn't return to his seat.  "The Box" is the 16-inch cube that Emma stuffs herself into as her grand finale.  Given his size, I'm sure Oliver would have fit but he wouldn't have liked it very much!   As usual, the Buskerfest gave us all a good show, and it was nice to share in the good times with Gran and Grandpa.  Isabelle and Oliver have been very lucky to have them around, as are we.  Mommy and Daddy even had a rare movie outing thanks to our visitors, that happens about as often as an eclipse!   We are back on our own for now but looking forward to a reunion at the family picnic this weekend!

Don't try this at home...and if you do, have a phone nearby to call for help!

Hey there, how are you?  Am I interrupting something?

I bet when she came here from Australia she thought the accommodations would be a bit roomier!

They don't have slides like this in Halifax!  Careful, granddaughter!

The most fearless of all princesses.  By the way, we asked Oliver "Where's a princess?" yesterday.  Guess who he pointed to!

Coolest Mom and bravest baby hit the slide too!

All that cheering and sliding has made me hungry, but not for real food!