This year we took a trip out to Victoria. We flew out, which was Brooklyn's first plane ride. It was Jenna's second time on the plane, but she was only 1 the first time, so I don't know that she remembers too much.

We had a great time. The 2nd day we hung around the harbor, visiting the Royal BC Museum, the Wax Museum, and taking a carriage ride through James Bay. On Tuesday, we visited Craigdarroch Castle, and the Fort Rodd Hill Historic Site. We also spent some time at a couple of different spots along the coast where we enjoyed the view of the mountains and ocean.

On Wednesday, we ventured out to the Victoria Butterfly Gardens and Buchart Gardens. Buchart Gardens was amazing. I could have spent a lot more time there, but it was very busy and the girls were getting pretty worn out. We drove around the Island for most of the afternoon, letting the girls have a sleep. Around supper time we took the Ferry from Brentwood Bay to Mills Bay. We stopped at Shawnigan Lake, which was a great lake. Billy and Jenna played in the water a bit, but I was willing to watch from the sidelines.

It was a great time. I would like go back again. There were some pretty nice hotels along the harbor that looked pretty relaxing. Maybe someday...

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Canada Day 2008!

Anything Jenna can do, Brooklyn will certainly give it a shot!

Their favorite supper - Grilled Cheese and Milkshakes!

Kananaskis and Camping

Whew, did June fly by. We had a trip to Kananaskis in early June. The girls joined us for one night and then they stayed with Grandma Marsha for two nights. The girls had a great time and loved getting spoiled by Grandma. I did manage to get a few pictures before they left. Jenna was really into striking a pose that day.

We also took our first camping trip. It was one night at Ol Macdonald Resort. We went out to visit our friends Cher and Jeff. Jenna had a wonderful time with their son Jared. Both girls also took a pretty special liking to Rascal, the puppy. We slept in the tent and except for being a bit cold, we all did pretty well. I think that we will attempt a few more one night camping trips. However, as long as it is in a tent, I think one night is all that I can handle.