We've just returned from a week away.
Last Monday we arrived in Whistler in the late afternoon. The kids enjoyed exploring the bike park and we went out for dinner amidst a heavy thunder shower. The thunder sure echoes off the mountains!
Tuesday morning the kids were up early and at the pool by 7. It was a beautiful day. I felt a little sorry for the people sleeping in the rooms above the pool:)
Breakfast was included in our air miles package so we enjoyed a delicious buffet breakfast. The waiter brings you the bill and then you present your breakfast vouchers. We were shocked that the breakfast totalled $210! So thankful for the vouchers.
A pretty waterfall outside our hotel.
Waiting for the ferry.
Love the coast!
After arriving in Powell River and having dinner, we spent some time at Willingdon Beach and went out for ice cream. It was a fun time apart from Caileigh getting stung on the face by a bee. Her eye swelled up a fair bit.
Wednesday morning the kids were up early and we went to the bike park after breakfast.
After some lunch we explored my favourite park in Powell River. I used to go to this park often when we lived in town.
Thursday was Alex and Jordans 6th birthday! We spent the whole day at the beach.
A morning at Donkersley Beach.
After a picnic lunch we head over to Bupee's house for the remainder of the afternoon. Boys opened gifts, swam at the beach, had dinner and then cake.
Aiden has been struggling with an ingrown toe nail for over a month. After ten days of antibiotics and no real improvement, I took him to the ER so we could have it removed before we would be on the road again. The Dr. was fantastic and Aiden did great. His relief was so great it made me wish we had just removed it initially!
Friday was Canada Day! We spent the morning at the farmers market. Kids enjoyed some treats and riding the train. Mikayla loved the dancing.
We spent the afternoon at my old elementary school playground. The kids played American Ninja Warrior.
Saturday we were out the door early to catch the ferry back to Vancouver.
A rare ice cream treat on the ferry!
We visited with Poppa and Gigi.
We were invited for dinner at my Aunts house and got to meet my cousin's sweet little girl, Lily. Caileigh and Mik especially loved playing with her. The boys loved swimming in the pool.
Sunday the kids swam in the morning in the hotel pool, visited the mall, played at the playground.
Sunday afternoon we went to my Great Aunt's celebration of life. It was really special to be with family and remember what a special lady Auntie Margaret was. We all went back to my Aunt's after to visit. The girls got to meet my cousin's girl Chloe. They played with her the whole time. Such a sweet bundle of energy!
Gigi and 7 of her great grandchildren.
Monday morning was a final swim in the hotel and then the drive home.
A fantastic, exhausting time away!!
what a great time away, together!!!
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