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Road Trip Cookin'

Last weekend we took a mini road trip to Carbonear, Newfoundland.  We packed the cooler full of food and drinks along with a small propane grill and off we went.  We had a great day and look forward to doing it again.

First we stopped by Earles Horse Riding and Fun Park 
where they have a mini train for the kids to ride.



Alexander enjoyed playing on the play equipment

 

Christian played a game of mini golf with the final hole being the "Newfie Out House"

 

Millard went on a hay ride with the kids.  My back hurt too bad to climb aboard.  :(



Afterwards we went down to the little walking trail and set up our camp stove.
Here is Christian cleaning the grill.

 

While they waited the kids played around the old stationary CN train.

 

Here they are set up with Dad cooking hotdogs.  
I know, I know...not exactly the healthiest choice, but they were 
chicken hotdogs which were lower sodium and lower calorie.
A good choice for us... in moderation of course.

 

Below are the kids enjoying their hotdogs.

 

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