Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Victoria, BC That's in Canada








Ben was not a huge fan of Canada after being strip searched at the border. OK we added the strip part...but we were searched and violated. Border patrol is doing their job, I suppose such a young guy and a pregnant chick could have been kidnapping that cute, little old couple.

After we finally got on our way we had a wonderful time in Victoria with my Mom and Dad. (if you don't count all the lesbian couples...not that there is anything wrong with that...But wow I have never seen so many women dressed like men and I live near Seattle!)

Anyway...we stayed in a city loft right downtown next to China town and Market Square. The shops were fun to see but the best part of course was The Butchart Gardens. That was gorgeous! I loved it. They put on a fireworks show every Saturday in the summer and I have never seen anything like it. The pyrotechnics were amazing! It was more of a little show all set to music. Canada knows how to put on a good show.

We went on a boat tour at Butchart and a boat tour at Deception Pass near Anacortes, WA. Ben can't help but want to be on the water. Counting the ferries we were on a boat ride everyday of the trip. We saw a dolphin on the ferry too! We were like little kids but it was so fun.

After Mom and Dad left, we missed them alot. We enjoyed sleeping in our own bed and Sadie loved having her house back to get all hairy. (I think I will have to ban her from the couches and beds when the baby comes) Ben and I are going to take up golf. We were better than I thought we would be. Thanks Dad for letting us enjoy your favorite pass time with you. My Mom also made me the CUTEST blankets for the baby with matching burp clothes. Ben actually got after me because I was taking a nap with the quilt...He said I couldn't use it because it was for the baby! Isn't that messed up? I am one with baby...and that little quilt is heavenly.

Well, I better go and get some work done. I need to work before I head off to my prenatal yoga class.

By the way, Momma would be so proud. I canned 90 quarts of peaches this week! Well, 30 of them were for Jan but still! That means we have a jar of peaches for every week of the year plus some. Now, we have to take care of those apples that are falling from the trees in the front yard and Ben has requested Strawberry jam. My friend also called me with too many plums....can those up too. The Morton Cannery. We should start a business!

6 comments:

Unknown said...

Im glad to hear you had such a good time with your parents. I know they had a great time as well. You are looking so cute with that belly! I miss you guys! Hoping to see you before we move. It may be January:(

Maren

Jillyan said...

I agree with Maren, you are so stinkin cute prego! I can't believe you are already 30 weeks! The baby will be here before you know it. And I think you should be allowed to sleep with the blanket your mom made! I slept with all of my baby blankets right before my boys were born. They would sleep better because they could smell me on their blankets. It helped them transition from sleeping in our room to their room. Good luck with these last two weeks! Miss you tons!!!

Jillyan said...

Oops...I meant ten not two!!!

Unknown said...

You are so cute. Your baby will be here before you know it. I had to banish the dog to the back yard -- at least until the baby gets a little bit bigger.

Rachel said...

I LOVE Victoria! I have been there 3 times!!! I love the ferry ride from Anacordes through the San Juan Islands. Gorgeous! Buchart is the best! But sadly I've never been there for the fireworks show. That will give me an excuse to go again! Next time pack me in your bag!

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