Family Get-Away to Vancouver

Right after Christmas we were able to get away for a couple of days. Back in September we had planned to go to Vernon so the kids could experience "snow" for Christmas at SilverStar Mountain. Well, we figured getting away to snow was a little redundant so we chose the closer and safer option of going to Vancouver. We had a wonderful time and managed to enjoy a clear, snowless/rainless day. First we went and saw the Polar Express in Imax 3D at Canada Place. For anyone who has seen Polar Express you can imagine how awesome it would be in 3D. It was great and I think Marc and I enjoyed it as much...if not more than the kids.

Before and after the movie we wandered around Canada Place and took some pictures. Benjamin was acting goofy as usual.

Here are my three favourite people.My kids and I.

After the movie and checking into our hotel we headed out to Van Dusen Gardens and watched their light show. It was a cold and clear evening and with the lights reflecting on the snow it was pretty magical. The kids really enjoyed it and despite a few slips and sore bottoms, it was a beautiful time.
After a good meal on the way back to our hotel, we headed to the pool and Marc and I watched as our kids swam and had a great time. I think it was just enough to tire them out as putting them to bed in the hotel was pretty easy.
Here was the view from our hotel. We were on the 15th floor and we had a balcony so Marc stood outside in the cold for a while and took lots of pictures. This was my favourite. We had a wonderful get-away and I love my family and the opportunities we have to do special things together.