Apparently it snowed in Banff today. That's where we are headed tomorrow night. Today we did not drive the RV at all. We left it parked at my sister's house and just enjoyed a relaxing, day-long playdate. My niece, Sadie, was in for a shock when our 4 little ones took over her house. She wouldn't even eat her breakfast. She just stared at them. We used Amy and Shawn's laundry and bathtub because we were
dirty. My sister took Annika and I to a Calgary mall, and on the way you get to see mountains. This was Annika's first time seeing mountains (that she can remember), so she was floored. She said, "Look at all that delicious snow. I want to climb it." I can't wait for her to see them up close and personal this next month. September 1st. Wow, this fall is definitely unlike any other fall for me. Normally fall means settling into routines, and there is nothing routine for us right now. A weird feeling, for sure.
Tonight we took the kids to the park and they had a blast chasing a giant Calgary-sized rabbit. He was dog-sized and Annika (our fastest kid) actually gave him a run for his money. Andy says it was a snowshoe hare. But you can rarely trust his animal facts.
After the kids were asleep we played Ticket to Ride with my sister and her husband. It was a wonderful, relaxing, slow-paced day.
We finally got the video tour of the R.V. uploaded. So if you want to see inside....
Seeing the mountains is definitely an experience, I would love it if my kids could experience the mountains for the first time all over again! I don't think they quite get how amazing they are, they are so used to seeing them! Thanks for sharing again, I'm enjoying "travelling" along with you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the RV tour Annika. Does Soren get to sleep anywhere?
ReplyDeleteMountains are amazing aren't they? I'd never thought about kids experiencing them for the first time. Your kids must just be loving all of this. Hope you're all enjoying the lack of routine...it sounds very tempting.
Loved the video! You certainly held the camera steady. And Annika makes a great little tour guide.
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ReplyDeleteYou have done a GREAT job on the blog. You have travelled so far in just one week. So glad that you got Annika's tour downloaded. She did an amazing job!
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ReplyDeleteSuper job on the blog Lindsay. I don't know how you manage the time to do it...so many great things to see and do! Let's see if Joy's instructions work for me!
ReplyDeleteHey Linds, I am totally pumped you made it happen. I'd love to see a shot of you driving that thing.
ReplyDeleteThe R.V. tour was superb! Well done Annika! Nice to see all those plastic drawers full of clothes - looks like you made use of every inch of space! Glad you had fun in Calgary!
ReplyDeleteAnge...I posted a picture of me driving the beast on Facebook. Do you or Mike have Facebook? If not, ask Heather or Bianca. They'll show you.
ReplyDeleteI just got to read this!! I hate being away from the internet. You failed to mention that I killed you all at Ticket to Ride. Sadie has been really lonely since you guys left and is likely wondering why we don't have 4 extra kids here all the time. It was so good to see you guys...you can come back!
ReplyDeleteSHAWN SAYS, "those are Jack Rabbits" then he made fun of me because the first time I saw one I asked shawn if it was a wild monkey!! I've never lived that one down.
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