Mother-daughter day at Silverstar with my beautiful daughter Gillian my bf Amber and her daughter Parker Jane. The Vernon Winter Carnival was in full swing a few weekends ago, so we decided that we were going to go enjoy the snow sculpture competition. A wonderful gentleman that was working on these Mushroom snow sculpture gave the girls some tools and let them chip away at a few pieces of snow. They had such a wonderful time. We got to enjoy all of the spectacular work everybody was doing, then off across the parking lot and over to the skating rink where the girls had a wonderful time ice skating on the outdoor rink. It was -15 outside that day so we had hot chocolate to warm up, and then off to the mini sleds which kind of ended the whole thing for the girls because it was just too cold. These little mini sleds are hilarious. The kids get to go around the track for five bucks for five laps. Here are the pictures of our day together and snow sculptures and the mini sleds and how beautiful and blue the sky was that day.
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Ice Skating at Robson Square Vancouver BC
Girls night out in Vancouver BC!!! My sister Loretta my bf Amber and I all went skating at Robson Square Ice Rink. Before our girls' weekend away I started planning what we were going to do. http://www.tourismvancouver.com/do/calendar-events/ has lots of great ideas for all interests. My sister rented skates at the rink. Amber and I were competitive figure skaters with great skates so it was easy for us to have fun on the rink. My sister, not so much. Her skates could have used a sharpening for sure. It was probably about seven in the evening, I think they're open until nine on Sunday evenings. It was so much fun, lots of people skating and smiling and a fun light show. Great times in Vancouver, if you haven't done it you need to try it before they close the rink. Here's some pictures of the fun that we were having. Sorry about the quality, we were having way too much fun to pay attention to the photos. I also added a few pics that I took while in downtown Vancouver. We have snow here in Armstrong but in Vancover it was pouring rain so here's some evening pics of what we were dealing with while trying to have a girls evening.
Love The Rink!
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Spa Adventure At Sparkling Hill Resort
Last week I was lucky enough to go to Sparkling Hill.
For those of you that don't know what Sparkling Hill Resort is, it's an amazing spa retreat that's new to the Okanagan.
The spa has several different steam rooms, beautiful outdoor pool and my personal favourite, heated massage tables.
This is a great place for anybody who needs to get away and enjoy some silence.
I thoroughly enjoyed a relaxation massage which was amazing, although I spent the first half an hour trying to get used to having a massage.
We were lucky enough to get to enjoy swimming in the outdoor pool, which was absolutely beautiful. I thought it would be freezing because of the temperatures outside it was gorgeous.
The view from our room was somewhat obstructed because of all the fog, but it had its own misty serene feeling.
It was nice to slow down for 24hrs and take time to just be :)
Here is a link to the resort...http://www.sparklinghill.com/
Super relaxing spa vacation!!!
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
13 Valentines Day date ideas
13 Valentines Day date ideas
1. Movie night at home - something romantic. No explosions, guys!
2. Tailgate party for two with a view - Picnic basket, bottle of wine, etc.
3. Salsa lessons followed by margaritas.
4. Rent bikes or scooters and explore in the next town over. Pack a picnic or go out for lunch.
5. Cooking classes, build something together as a couple.
6. Ski date with a ski lodge lunch.
7. Play tourist in your area, pick a land mark and make it an adventure.
8. Animal shelter date, take a pooch for a walk. Adoption optional!
9. Spa Day for him and her.
10. Chocolate Fondue night. Chocolate will get everywhere...wink!
11. Massages at home for one another. Light some candles, lock the doors.
12. Jazz club. Go out and hit the dance floor together.
13. Painting or art class together.
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Monday, February 3, 2014
Family Adventure Day
Getting out above this dismal heavy cloud we went to Sovereign Lake to go cross-country skiing. It was beautiful blue skies and warm temperatures. I enjoyed sunglasses and light clothing for the first time in a while! Cross-country skiing is new to our family, but super easy to learn. It's totally different from downhill. At the Nordic Centre everybody's happy and smiling, enjoying a winter wonderland. We rent our equipment at the day lodge, and prices are very affordable. We had a quick run down from Grandpa Stan. I would definitely suggest booking a lesson or two just to get going. It makes a lot less work for yourself if you know how to get going. This is a sport that anyone can try. See pictures of Grandpa Stan, he is 73 and has Baby Jessica on his back! Gillian, who is eight this year, started last year and is already a star. There are many families out there with young children on skis or towing babies in sleds or just wandering around enjoying the sun. I would suggest to anybody to go try the sport or go up there and enjoy how pretty it is on the mountain. If you just want to walk try snowshoeing, they have tons of snowshoe trails and rentals are not expensive. Hope that you try a new winter sport and find some blue sky like we did!
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