Today was one of those days that everyone from Australia would be jealous of...we did a day trip to the mountains.
Since they are only an hour away, we thought we'd make the most of a lazy Sunday and head out to Banff. And we couldnt have picked a more perfect day. Although it was bitterly cold...hovering around -20 in the morning, and "warming" up to around -12 later on in the day, the cold weather helped keep the sky perfectly clear and blue. "Big Sky" Country, that's what they call Alberta...and for good reaosn too. As you can see by some of the pictures, it was an awesome day for pictures. These are of course, only samples of some of the great scenery we got pictures of.
So, we did some shopping, checked out the candy shop, the fudge factory...and nothing feels better after a hard day shopping than a dip in the pool. That's right...a dip in the pool...the hot spring 40 degree heated pool. It feels weird to bundle up for a chilly day and then the get into your bathers and get into the pool. But after a few minutes in there, you already feel like sitting on the ledge and cooling off.
All in all it was very good day. It's funny because for many years this as my backyard but now I realize that I took it for granted because I could go there any time...
Another week until Christmas and we've got my cousins (Justin, from my wedding) coming from Kelowna this week. Should be pretty fun to hang out with all of them and play games.
We're looking forward to hearing from all of you again soon.
3 comments:
Looks like you guys are haing an absolutely fab time. The pool sure does look weird amongst the snow. all going well here with kids. love to you both for christmas. Gail & co.
hey guys! i am very jealous looking at those pictures!! we have just booked our tickets to the world cup and am almost having and anixety attack at thought of going on a plane!! All is well in bendigo it is so hot today was 35 and friday is suppose to be 39!!! i'm over it all ready!! bring back winter!! Church is going well, we learnt the chrissy carols for friday and sunday tonight at music practice, i love them, but they would make more sense though sitting in front of the fire as most them suggest!! but anyway i still love it. Azhia is good just the usual lumps and bumps for her - she has a great one her lip!! she ran into nick's head and i only noticed how bad it was when i saw the blood all over my white top!!! but she is resilient as ever!! Well guys hope you have a great Christmas and enjoy spending it with your family!! love you both Kirsty and Azhia xx
Hey guys, the pictures are great and it looks like you are having a great time. It's hard to imagine it being so cold over there when it is so hot here. But thats ok, we love the hot weather. I am enjoying my holidays so far and Stacey is off Christmas shopping today, I gladly agreed to stay home and look after Jack. He is confident on his feet now and getting into everything, making life interesting! Well Merry Christmas and I hope you have a great day. Chris, Stacey and Jack
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