Since many of you have asked for Photos of Vancouver, here are many. I realize that only 2 of our dear readers are grandparents of the following adorable children, but I hope the rest of you will enjoy.
From what I've gathered, every summer Canada invites different countries to show off their fireworks. So, in July for a few weeks, about twice a week, there was a big fireworks show over the bay. We went to China night. We gave the kids a really late nap and kept 'em up until 11 pm. We loaded up some snacks and headed down to the beach (a comfy 10 minute drive).
One of Vancouver's stellar sunsets.
I had to include this photo of Gunter. He still is obsessed with all things garbage. We went to Ikea to get some stuff, which included this recycle bin. He was so excited. He had to carry it through the store, then hold it in the car. I love that he fell asleep with it in his hands, and only woke up when it was removed from his lap.
We also went to
Tofino. Tofino is honestly one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. So, there's Vancouver the city, and then Vancouver Island, just west of the mainland, about a 2 hour ferry ride. It's a 5 or 6 hour trip all together from the city of Vancouver. We came for my big 40th birthday. Tofino is a bit out of the way, but people actually come to not only kayak, hike and relax, but also to surf. Yup, I said surf. Blizzard gave it a go, even though my feet ached just from walking in the water--very cold. It was a sunny day, with a high of about 61. He had a full-body wetsuit get-up, with hood, gloves and booties. If you want to go somewhere new, I fully suggest it.
Zoe on the ferry, looking cute, or I should say, cool. She corrected me.
This is a photoshop composite of several photos. I know it's really fisheyed, but it was the view from our hotel room.
That's our little cottage in the background.
A better view from our room.
I know I have a drink obsession up here, and this is the last I'll speak of it. We went to A&W, you know the root beer place we used to have (it must be a Canadian co., because they're everywhere). This was actually printed on the cup. I was so amused, I took a picture. Hey, I'm American, I like my ice.
Cutting the birthday cake outside our room. It took about 10 minutes to blow out the one candle because of little mouths' constant blowing once the candle was lit. One candle is the new 40 candles.
We discovered that Gunter loves photography. He took this picture of his daddy, and it's a great shot!
Someday, when Zoe is a pro surfer, Sports Illustrated will pay us for this shot.
Last week, my parents came up to visit. It was great to see them. Among other things, we took them to Whistler. 
This is just the drive to get there.
Gary & Judy with Zoe at the top of one of the mountains. There were a few cute shots, so I included them all.
There is the Peak to Peak tram that takes you from one peak...to the other peak. It's new and it's cool. 
Is this real? Just a snapshot from the tram.
Another Gunter photo, another great shot!
I had to include this great nap shot.
Preschool started this last Wednesday. They have school on Monday and Wednesdays from 1-3:30--why, that's 5 hours a week! What will I do with my time? They wanted the parents to stay for the whole class time that first day, but Gunter reminded me that from now on, I'll have to drop them off and then leave. I guess they get the idea.
I have to mention Gunter's bowling shirt. He's developed this bowling obsession lately, and I was so excited to find him this shirt. He wore it for a day and a night and a day.
See you next time!
