Day 138

All Great Things Must Come to an End

I don't really believe this...except in the case of vacation, because if it's not ending, then it's not a vacation. The time we spent in Vancouver was awesome!!!! Adeline had some great Uncle Time and Kris and I thoroughly enjoyed "living" down-town Vancouver for a week (and seeing Timmy too;). We were just steps away from the beach and a short leap from Stanley Park, it really could not have been any better. Adeline slept pretty well and was in great spirits for most of the trip (other than the ear infection induced grumpyness for a day). It's unfortunate Timmy and Taylor are moving back to Edmonton or we would make Vancouver our yearly vacation spot!

Sleeping in the Plane again (thank God)

Good to be Home

Although we had a amazing time in Vancouver it is good to be home. It's good to have a bit more space and to have our daily comforts back. Adeline (as you may notice from above) is also very happy to be home!

Day 137

Hanging out at Uncle Timmy's

Fun in the Sun at the Beach

Today was by far the nicest day we have had thus far in Vancouver...thank goodness we're leaving tomorrow and not today! Adeline experienced sand for the first time...she was not a fan, which was ok with me...as no sand in the hands means no sand in the mouth or eyes! But she did like the water and she especially liked the seashells. The highlight of Adeline's day today (other than Auntie Taylor coming home), was meeting a friend at the beach. A little girl named Olivia was playing at the beach with her family and her and Adeline became fast friends...Adeline could not stop talking to her and she could not stop smiling and playing peek-a-book with Adeline. I think Adeline is really looking forward to seeing her friends back home.

Day 136

Walking Through Stanley Park

Stanley Park is amazing! There are so many different trails to walk and things to see. We have visited it in some capacity almost every day since being in Vancouver...and if I lived here it would most definitely become a regular hang out for the Milligan Family. Today we walked through even more of the park than days before. As we were walking we saw some Canada Geese with their chicks (some chicks were just born - still had their yellow down feathers and others were a bit older and were getting darker in colour already), many old gnarly trees, a lake, a stream and some squirrels. It is pretty amazing to be in the middle of a big city and see all that involves (sky scrapers and many story condos) and also be in the middle of a lush oasis. In my opinion nothing could be better...even with the constant sprinkle this afternoon.

The Vancouver Aquarium

Watching the Dolphin show.

(Adeline sat quietly and watched the whole show...I think she liked the dolphins. She would see them jump up and do a trick and then look back at me, like she was wanting to say: "Hey Mom, did you see that?"

Checking out the Anemone

Checking out the Clown Fish

(Adeline kept saying sh-sh-sh...yes sweetie, these are Fish)

Sleeping Through the Shallow Seas 4D Show

(Mom got to wear these sweet glasses...although she did not get to enjoy the show sitting down)

Jelly Fish (I thought it was a cool picture and wanted to share)

Silly Uncle Timmy and Daddy

Day 134

The Sea Bus

First thing this morning we all woke up and took the sea bus to North Shore for some McDonald's breakfast. Adeline enjoyed the ride, but was well on her way out during this picture and was fully out about 3 minutes later and slept pretty much until we got home. (I know the picture sucks...but I love that you can see the city in the background)

Olympic Village

We took the Canada Line to the Olympic Village stop so we could go to Canadian Tire to get some mouse bait and traps. Daddy took a turn babywearing and as soon as Adeline was on his chest she proceeded to spew puke all over his chest...it was nice that it was daddy for once and not mama ;)

Day 133

Sweet Bug we saw by Uncle Timmy's House on our Morning Walk.

On The Bus

Beautiful Vancouver Flowers in Full Bloom.

Mommy and Adeline at the end of a long Afternoon walking Robson Street.

Hey Dad, can I have that camera?

Day 132

SUN!!

Finally! We took advantage by touring Stanley Park...Uncle Timmy had fun learning to drive the stroller and playing with Adeline at the Park. It was also nice to have a photographer with us so we can take some Milligan family photos!

Day 131

Babywearing Walk on the Stanley Park Sea Wall

Our little Adeline is still on Edmonton time, therefore she was up at 5:30 Vancouver time. So after some breakfast all four of us went out to Stanley Park for a walk. Adeline is very much enjoying her time here in Vancouver and was content to sit in the baby carrier and found great pleasure in taking in the ride and sights. Here is Adeline after about 20 minutes of walking:

Thanks to Uncle Timmy for giving up his hat to help keep Adeline's head warm and dry.

Today was a cold and very wet day, it rained for basically the whole day. Uncle Timmy, Daddy and Mommy were all soaked when we got back to the apartment...but because she was in the carrier under Mommy's vest for two Adeline was cozy warm and dry.

Day 130

30,000 Feet

Adeline is a surprising great flyer! She was awake and watching out the window, laughing with Daddy and smiling at our hostess for the first 30 minutes. Then our tired, hungry baby drank a bottle and fell asleep; she slept for the following 45 minutes. As we began our descent she began stir and then finally woke up just in time for the last 15 minutes of our flight.

Good thing I brought a bag full of entertainment...because we did not use even one piece of it.

Flowers

Our thoughtful and welcoming host set up some beautiful flowers in our room :) - Just wanted to share...Thanks Bro!