Thursday, August 13, 2009

Family Trip to Vancouver

Here are a few photos from our quick 4 day trip to Vancouver. I wish we could have spent more time there visiting with everyone - we had a lot of fun. Ben had a blast as well! He remembered my Uncle Booga as soon as we got there - it was funny because he had met him 2 weeks prior to this here, but only saw him for 2 days and then didn't see him again until we got to Vancouver. I was not sure if he would remember him or make strange, but as soon as he saw him, he smiled and wanted Uncle Booga to carry him. Ben got to meet Auntie Rose as well and all of the family there. Dave, my parents, Richard and Rachelle were in a golf tournament while we were there and then we all got to visit afterwards at my cousins' house. I wish we didn't all live so far away....it was a great weekend!

Most of these photos were taken at a Provincial (?) park...I can't remember the name, but it was absolutely beautiful. We sure miss out on places like that living here, not having these gorgeous beaches to spend the day. It was a lot of fun! Ben got to go on his very first airplane, bus and boat ride while we were there....he did great on all 3 and was fabulous in the car as well. He made mommy very proud! We also did a lot of restaurant eating while we were there. Dave and I hardly take Ben out to eat because we always assume the worst and figure it is just easier to be at home - he was so good and had such good manners it was great! I think our fear of dining out has been conquered!

So for all of you complaining about no new post....I hope this didn't bore you too much. I'll try and get my Fairmont photos up in the next day or so too!

Oh and also....I will be getting a new sister-in-law in a few years....yep - Richard proposed to Rachelle when we got home from Vancouver and she said YES! Her ring is gorgeous - he did a great job picking it out! Slowly but surely the ladies are starting to gain on the guys in the Cote family... ;) I think they are planning June 2011 - it should be a lot of fun!


My little Mr. Indiana Jones


Uncle Booga, Ben and Boompa going for a walk


I love the one of Ben and Uncle Booga - don't they both look tough!?


After a long day in the outdoors



First plane ride - complete with headphones and TV


4 comments:

Colleen said...

What a cutie. He looks like he had a fun trip to Van.

Maureen said...

I love the new pics and the updates. Every little thing Ben does is such a joy. "It's the little things". Erin, you couldn't have said it better.

Booga said...

Ben and Booga don't "look" tough...we ARE tough. Don't get in our way.

Kim said...

Sounds like you had a great trip!! Ben is such a cutie :)