Trip to Alberta

We recently took a trip to Alberta to visit family and friends. We drove through the Okanogan Valley and the Rockies. It wasn't the first time we had done this drive, but it was the first time in fall. The golden aspen and birch trees dotted the forests to make every view picture worthy. We went across lakes and along rushing rivers and enjoyed the Rockies without their usual snow. It was also the first time we traveled with a baby who had a cold. Try an 11 hour drive, that becomes a 14 1/2 hour drive with the addition of a detour, with an uncomfortable baby in the back seat who is also trying to have teeth pop through her little gums. Yeah. Not always pleasant.

Well, besides the hellacious long traveling day, our trip was great. We stayed with our friends, the Klagers in Calgary. They were fantastic hosts. Ruthie got to play lots with her buddy Toby and I got to play with my buddy Jeremy. Amanda and Barb got to do their mom-talk as much as they wanted and we were all happy. You know what I mean when I say "mom-talk," right? It's like a lot of discussing the best ways to mush up cooked vegetables, how they would improve the functions of their diaper bags, and how they really truly can't remember what it is like to feel rested. It's good for moms to have this. No one wants to feel like they are on an island.

We had a great trip and enjoyed our visit with some of our favorite people.

Nana's 89th birthday party...

Our little trooper in her carseat...

Driving break & snuggle...

The Klagers took us to the zoo, and what a great zoo it was! We got to watch hippos swim...

...and giraffes dance,
..and even a baby elephant!