We drove down to Cerritos last night and the kids had a blast with their cousins while Mama and Dada went to see their tax guy.
We later went to Baskin-Robbins for an ice cream treat.
For dinner, we met up with Ankong and Ama.
Time to Go Home
It’s our last day together and the kids had a fun morning before we had to pack up the car and head back the the U.S.
Auntie Amy packed us a whole bunch of snacks for the road and little did we know they would come in handy. We drove the quick 10-min drive to the border and found ourselves in a 2-hour line.
It really was two hours of inching our way to the border crossing. What made things even more stressful was that Peanut had to pee at one point. We tried to find a restroom but it was closed. Luckily he didn’t have to go so badly so we waited until we crossed and stopped at a gas station.
Once we made it across, we hurried to Seattle and tried to make our flight. Unfortunately, we were just 30 mins too late and ended up having to rebook to tomorrow morning. Our flight was the last one out and there wasn’t enough time to return the car, take the shuttle, check the carseat and stroller, get through security, and board the plane.
We ended up at a hotel for the night and a very early wake-up call tomorrow for the first flight out. We also had to pay a hefty price because our super discounted fare went to a full fare. No bueno.
Mt. Seymour
After lunch, we piled into the minivan and headed up to Mt. Seymour for some afternoon/night snowboarding.
We didn’t get lessons for the kids since the beginner run was a gentle slope with a magic carpet.
We had a fun time but the grown ups were exhausted following the kids around and picking them up.
We went to the lodge for a snack and the kids ate quite a bit.
The sun started setting but the Janie and Amelia were ready to go again. So, Peanut and Ellie stayed with Auntie Amy while Mama and Dada took the girls down the long green run.
They were so excited!
Janie did great making it down on her own and fell only twice. So fun!
Morning
Peanut and Mama were up early this morning so we went for a walk and found a fancy bakery/coffeeshop that was open (Nemesis Dope Bakery).
Then we took a walk to Tim Horton’s to pick up Peanut’s favorite Vancouver treat.
He was so excited to get his timbits in the little box.
He couldn’t wait to get back to the hotel to eat them!
When we got back to the hotel room, Janie was up so she had some of the pastries we brought back and was ready to go exploring.
We went to the end of the dry dock and ran around a bit.
Then Auntie Amy came down with the girls so we could find some lunch at Lonsdale Quay Market.
Dinner and Ice Cream
After our snow day, we went back to the hotel and the kids had a fun time taking a bath in the really cool bathtub. They also use the bath bomb that was left for us.
We had dinner at Fishworks and we feasted on some really good seafood. Janie and Amelia shared a platter of raw oysters and were so happy.
Then we walked over the Earnest Ice Cream around the corner.
Grouse Mountain
After checking in to the hotel and getting our snow gear on, we headed up to Grouse Mountain.
There was a gondola ride up to the main area and we had a beautiful view of Vancouver at night.
This place is so fun and doesn’t require any equipment. We took a walk through the lighted snow trail and did a little sledding too.
This is Ellie going down.
Here’s Peanut on the sled.
For dinner we ate at the restaurant there and the kid’s meals were served in a gondola box. So fun!
Peanut had to demonstrate how it works.
He also fell asleep at the dinner table. Poor guy was exhausted.
North Vancouver
After lunch, we drove to North Vancouver to check in to our hotel. It’s a great location close to the local mountains and a fun place for good food too!
Auntie Amy booked us a suite that was complete with kitchenette, pull-out sofa, and a giant bathroom. The kids liked the birdcage chair.
Just outside the hotel is The Shipyard (a fun little shopping/dining area) and Burrard Dry Dock that has a great view of the Downtown Vancouver skyline across the water.
We also had Happy Hour at a brewery nearby.
Mama-Peanut Night
After Dada and Janie left for their dinner and dance, Peanut went on a scooter ride with Mama as she ran. We went all the way around the lagoon and rode through his school to show off his scooter to his teacher.
Before dinner, we stopped at Toy Safari where they sell lots of used toys. Peanut picked out a submarine for the bathtub.
Then we had dinner at Tomatina where he ordered the kid’s Caesar salad and ravioli.
After dinner, he was given the choice of getting ice cream at Tucker’s or going to the arcade. He chose the arcade and had so much fun. He tried Excite Bike, a driving/racing game, and Street Fighter II.
What a fun night for Mama and Peanut!
Morning Snuggles
Peanut was up early this morning and climbed into the lounge chair with Mama.
Trying to savor these snuggles now before he gets too big and heavy to do this.
2020 Crown
Peanut made this crown at school this week.
