Live Out Loud - Adventures of a mom

My 6 year old decided to draw this on Day 3 Our family went to our second Suzuki Summer Institute this year.   Two years ago we decided these music camps are worth the effort and sacrifice so we set out a goal to try to attend one every 2 years . This time we went to the I AM Festival (Indy Arts and Music) in Indianapolis and we had such an amazing time. The institute is very well run and we thoroughly enjoyed the venue, the staff, the families, the classes and even the hotel and the city. Suzuki Camp 101 If you don't know what these are here are a few pointers I know I would have appreciated knowing. 1.  A Suzuki Summer Institute is basically a summer music camp.  Usually 5 days long 2.  You don't drop off your kids at camp.  Everyone (including parents) go and participate actively.  If your child has been learning an instrument using the Suzuki method/repertoire, you will understand why parent involvement would be a no brainer ...

I've been hearing a lot about Prince Edward County and the time and opportunity came when planning our getaway without kids.  It's been 2 years since we've had a true getaway or any date that felt like a date. I have to admit - while researching for places to visit and things to do there, I kept on adding more and more to my list.  Everything sounded amazing. And it was! PEC is about 2 hrs drive from Toronto and is a charming place.  So close to the city and yet so laid back, quiet, easy-going. Below is a list of our itinerary as it ended it being - we had a plan, but as we entered the county we changed things on the stop depending on traffic patterns, weather, and simply what we were seeing on the road.  My advice?  Go with a little bit of planning but plan on simply ENJOYING your time there and going with the flow.  You won't be able to help it but to relax!  Even in the midst of one of the busiest summer weekends for locals I fel...