The most adorable pictures of the royal babies on their big Canadian holiday

The Royal Family’s visit to Canada has come to an end and they did not disappoint. William and Kate did what they set out to do in British Columbia and the Yukon, and Canadians welcomed them with open arms. But let’s face it. It was the kids who stole the show — even if we only saw them three out of the eight days. But that’s OK. We’ll take what we can get. And they gave as much as time allowed.

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The most adorable pictures of the royal babies on their big Canadian holiday

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  Welcome to Canada

  Old hat for their parents but for George and Charlotte, things just got real. Cute, but real.Getty Images

• No problem

  Pfft. Being adorable is child's play. Getty Images

• Grumpy George

  Even a little crusty, he's still winning our hearts.Getty Images

• Sassy George

  Well, obviously that tongue was going to come out sooner or later. Getty Images

• "Fine, Dad"

  Sourpuss? Nah. A father-to-son talking-to works its magic every time.Getty Images

• "OK, Mommy"

  And with a tag-in from Mom, all is cute with the world once again.Getty Images

• Smiling George

  Aw. Basically the equivalent of a couple of otters floating around.Getty Images

• Things that make him go "hmm"

  George looked a tad nervous, like he knew he was about to meet a bunch of strangers.Getty Images

• There will be no high-fiving or handshakes

  Just me adorably snubbing you, sir.Getty Images

• Uh-oh

  "George, why can't you be like your sister?"Getty Images

• Cool as a cucumber

  Or is it "cute as a cucumber?" Either way, Charlotte's it.Getty Images

• Peace out

  "Maybe if I wave, they'll cut me some slack. The tea party will be more my jam anyway."Getty Images

• Party time

  It didn't seem possible but here's where the kids really shone.Getty Images

• Balloon man works his magic

  Charlotte may be gorgeous but she's looking a little irritated because she asked for a flower. There's no way THAT'S going to be a flower. Right?Getty Images

• Disbelieving princess

  She said "flower," not "tower."Getty Images

• Flower power

  OMG, it's a freaking flower! No child has ever looked more satisfied.Getty Images

• George's turn

  As Charlotte continues to be smitten with her flower, George is asked what he wants.Getty Images

• WHOA

  And balloon man gets to work, while George and Charlotte can't even comprehend what's happening before their very eyes.Getty Images

• WOW

  No, really. The open mouths and complete and utter fascination is akin to baby pandas being baby pandas. Getty Images

• Will's turn

  Will knows he's got to try and get a handle on this balloon thing because it's all George and Charlotte are going to ask for when they get home.Getty Images

• Ballooning up

  George gives the whole balloon-blowing thing a whirl.Getty Images

• Cranky Charlotte

  All the cutie-pie wants is to be let down. Getty Images

• Walking tall

  Charlotte looking determined, like she's got her eye on something ...Getty Images

• No chance

  Yep, this balloon arch can go in Charlotte's carry-on anytime now.Getty Images

• Charlotte vs. balloons

  Charlotte FTW!Getty Images

• Not exactly bubbling over

  Cute and cautious, yet can't tear his eyes away.Getty Images

• Bubble time

  Every kid is captivated by bubbles. George had no chance.Getty Images

• Bubble man

  His squeals of delight must've been amazing.Getty Images

• Bubble yum

  Watching them, eating them, potato, potah-to.Getty Images

• Just for laughs

  A good day.Getty Images

• Blowing bubbles

  George in control. Swoon.Getty Images

• A closer look

  One more time, just for good measure. Those cheeks!Getty Images

• George, Charlotte and the bubblemaker

  Love how much fun George is having while Charlotte couldn't be less interested.Getty Images

• Charlotte's unimpressed

  "Sorry, bro, but there are balloons to destroy."Getty Images

• Music maker

  Charlotte had a blast rocking out.Getty Images

• The sound of music

  It's like that instrument was made to be in Charlotte's hand.Getty Images

• Charlotte's crescendo

  All done. And Kate is totally fine if someone else wants to play with it because Charlotte's ready to move on.Getty Images

• Dog day afternoon

  We're not sure what's cuter -- Char or that dog.Getty Images

• Bunny to bunny

  Charlotte losing it over the bunny might be the most adorable thing we've ever laid eyes on.Getty Images

• Curious George

  Charlotte may have gotten a face full of rabbit but George is taking the more cautious approach.Getty Images

• Cuddly corner

  Ahh, nothing beats a cuddle from my dad, not even a party.Getty Images

• Farewell, Cambridges

  Their amazing time had to come to an end sometime.Getty Images

• Bye-bye, cutie pie

  We'll miss you, Charlotte. You and those cheeks. Getty Images

• Bye, George

  Of course he wouldn't get on the plane without giving us his own adorable solo double wave. Getty Images

• Smoosh face

  We don't want you to go either, George.Getty Images

• Don't go, George

  Should the last thing we think of as they leave is how much we would smoosh his little face if given the chance?Getty Images