So we are back in Lethbridge, for awhile, and enjoying sleeping in our own beds... funny that nobody ever told us that when there is a bedroom and a pullout in a hotel room, the kids end up in the bed and the adults end up on the pullout... at least that's how we slept.
So we spent some time in Edmonton, visiting friends and family, including a chance to watch "Grown Ups" (not Sandler's best work, but much less vulgar then anything he's done) and then a special after movie surprise (eh, Amanda!). A couple of days out in Jasper, including a few hikes (Liam spent most of the time on my shoulders, but Dom muscled through), a trip up the Tram, a boat ride, and a couple big freaking caribous. My highlight was the drive down through the Columbia Icefields to Lake Louise; if you have never done this, put it on your list. The day was rainy and cloudy, but it was still unbelievable and a bit shocking to see how much of the glaciers have already disappeared.
Some pics to the left, enjoy.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Saturdays for awhile!
So, you may note the loss of the rain theme in the blog, this doesn't mean that the rain has stopped, just that it is now manageable... or we are used to it and it seems manageable. The mosquitoes that have come with the wet spring we can all do without though.
So, summer is officially here for me, and so the holidays begin. Those of you who don't know, we have postponed our big holiday this summer (due to a funding issue), but Tracy had already booked her holidays and couldn't give them back. So, it's a "staycation" for us this year (those who haven't seen the Alberta adds on TV, I apologize). Kicking it all off, was a visit from Derek and Amanda and a trip to Waterton, where Dom hiked Bear's Hump all by himself, top-to-bottom. Liam was good for a bit, but rode most of the trail on my shoulders. Next we are off to Fairmont to visit Nick, Susan, and Isla. Then to Drumheller, Edmonton, Jasper, and stops in between. A good chance to catch up on all those sights we've been meaning to get to.
So, summer is officially here for me, and so the holidays begin. Those of you who don't know, we have postponed our big holiday this summer (due to a funding issue), but Tracy had already booked her holidays and couldn't give them back. So, it's a "staycation" for us this year (those who haven't seen the Alberta adds on TV, I apologize). Kicking it all off, was a visit from Derek and Amanda and a trip to Waterton, where Dom hiked Bear's Hump all by himself, top-to-bottom. Liam was good for a bit, but rode most of the trail on my shoulders. Next we are off to Fairmont to visit Nick, Susan, and Isla. Then to Drumheller, Edmonton, Jasper, and stops in between. A good chance to catch up on all those sights we've been meaning to get to.
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