Oh, these mountains! They do it to us all every time we visit. How do you cap off a fabulous weekend? Well, you spend the day snowshoeing at Hogarth Lakes. And let me tell ya.....the snow was beyond incredible! Considering that it's only the end of November, this place is already checking in at well over two feet (at least) of untouched white gold. Paradise! If you ask me that is!
After a bit of a bumpy start (let's just say there was a little whining shall we by one of the littlest members of our clan...ahem), it was full steam ahead soon after.
The snow was like "pixie dust" according to Maelle. Pure magic I'd say!
The weather couldn't have been better for our adventure, blue skies (a first for us here, usually it is socked in and snowing every time we visit...still just as beautiful however!) and just above zero. The fresh air was awesome! If only you could bottle it up...
We only had one mountain rescue (and one nearly lost boot) today....Bree managed to get herself stuck in a bank of snow that came up to her waist, and got her snowshoe stuck under a small tree. Yes, I took a picture first, then offered my assistance! Bree (the crabby one at the beginning, oops I mentioned names!) turned into a fearless explorer today, spending more time off trail and literally in the trees for most of the day. Hence, the most likely reason that this happened!
We spent a good number of hours today frolicking around in the snow. It was beyond perfect (all grumpies aside....I mean afterall, how can you not love this place?) and the hoots and hollers and just plain old silliness had us all giddy for this place we love so much.
And silly....well, we do that very well!
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
9 years old
Yep...nine. Nine years old! Wow! We celebrated a big birthday yesterday, Aidan. Lots of family members and friends were on hand to help celebrate this big day. There was a big dinner, cupcakes, giggles, games of mini sticks, hide-and-seek with Nerf bullets, and lots (and I mean LOTS) of Lego building. A perfect birthday in my mind if you ask me!
You may remember the tradition that Aidan has on his birthday, or any special occasion for that matter....is the wearing of his white button up shirt, and in this case, a poppy in honour of Remembrance Day. Not much has changed....just his sleeves are a little shorter and the shirt not as long. Still as handsome as ever!
He holds the same excitement...
A LOVE for anything and everything LEGO...
And an even greater love for chocolate cupcakes!
His excitement levels were off the chart yesterday, and for most of this past weekend for that matter, and if there is one thing about Aidan that I love....it has to be how darn cute he is when he gets this excited!
Happy Birthday Aidan! You are an awesome little fella, and we love you so very much!
You may remember the tradition that Aidan has on his birthday, or any special occasion for that matter....is the wearing of his white button up shirt, and in this case, a poppy in honour of Remembrance Day. Not much has changed....just his sleeves are a little shorter and the shirt not as long. Still as handsome as ever!
He holds the same excitement...
A LOVE for anything and everything LEGO...
And an even greater love for chocolate cupcakes!
His excitement levels were off the chart yesterday, and for most of this past weekend for that matter, and if there is one thing about Aidan that I love....it has to be how darn cute he is when he gets this excited!
Happy Birthday Aidan! You are an awesome little fella, and we love you so very much!
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