To the mountains...

On a snowy Saturday morning we packed up all the troops, snacks, sleds, toques, mitts, tea and coffee and headed to the mountains. Our destination was Quarry Lake in Canmore.  It was a gorgeous morning for a hike - light snow was falling throughout our hike.

The mountains were playing hide and seek with us this morning - popping into view through the thick snow clouds every now and then.  It made our hike rather magical.

The serene and quiet scenery was soon interrupted with squeals and giggles of two little boys having some fun on their sleds. Cam and Rory hitched a ride around the lake, catching snowflakes on their eyelashes and noses, they giggled all the way down the hills.

All smiles in the snowy mountains!!

As we ended our walk the skies began to close in and the snow became heavier - no worries though - it was time to find a warm spot for some lunch! 

Rory perfecting his snow angels! What a day in the mountains!!

Our snow pile at the end of our driveway after the last dump of snow.

Rory can actually touch the tree branches in our front yard!

Some snowy videos....

Grammie and Grandpa!!

Grammie and Grandpa are here!!!!!

The boys (and Linds and I) have been over the moon as grammie and grandpa have been staying with us.  They have been kept busy between cuddles, Lego, colouring, trains, playing in the snow, sled rides, stories, visiting cousins and so much more. Linds and I can't thank grammie and grandpa enough for looking after the boys while we headed out for a couple coffee dates and even a lunch out!! There is still a world out there - who knew!? 

I've grouped together some of my favourite pics - enjoy. More to follow.

Cameron and grammie - inseparable!

Grandpa, grandpa, grandpa - let's go do this grandpa. Come on grandpa....Rory couldn't get enough of his time with grandpa.

Time for trains!

A very lucky Rory received an unbelievable Christmas gift from grandpa - a homemade airport!! Complete with moving elevator and luggage belt, runways, Westjet and AirCanada planes and airport vehicles!! An outstanding gift - one that will be treasured for years to come!! 

Always time for some colouring with grammie.

Having a rare quiet time on the couch with grandpa.

Lego time!!

Stories with grandpa.

Choo choo!!!

Curling and skating with the Snider's.

This is only part one of our visit with grammie and grandpa! Stay tuned for more pics from our mountain adventure and day at the zoo........

Fun Fun Fun

Happy New Year!

We hope everyone's new year is off to a fantastic start. Since Christmas we've been cramming as much fun stuff in while we have Lindsay (aka daddy) at home on holidays.  The videos and a few pics show how much fun we can have in the snow and at home when dad is around.  We've had a blast sledding, teaching Rory to skate, having fun with some curling, lots and lots of shoveling, tunnel and fort building, peek a boo, a little handy work around the house and not forget to mention a little dancing! 

Enjoy and all the best for a happy and healthy 2014!!