Adventures of Nacho and Spud: Kelowna, Vernon and Big White

Hi everyone!

This past weekend we decided to take a trip off the island to visit my dad in Vernon before he heads back to Ontario. Mark's brother's family was also up at Big White skiing for the March break so it was fitting to go and see them as well. They hadn't met Julean yet and Kian wanted to see his cousins again.

Boy! There sure is lots of snow!

The trip went surprisingly well. I was somewhat dreading it with two children under 5 for 9 hours in the car, but I must say that I am extremely proud of them both for being so well behaved. All I could think of before we set out was the trip from hell when Kian was 6 weeks old and we tried to drive from Ottawa to Niagara. Mark mentioned that there was no train option this time for the way home, good thing I was thinking ahead and packed the gravol! I am very happy to say that it was not needed and would not hesitate to take the boys somewhere for a long ride in the car again. Although I would get some other movies from the library. I think Mark and I have both had enough of Babar for a very long time!

It was very nice to see Jeremy, Leanne and the girls again. Kian had a fantastic time playing in the snow with them. It was the only snow that he saw this year and I think he really enjoyed it. He is also really excited to start skiing next year seeing all the skiers on the hill. Mark and I decided that we wouldn't ski this year. He is at the tail end of his recovery from his break and should still be taking it easy and since I'm nursing I would have to be off the hill every hour to feed Julean. It wasn't worth the big expense this year. Next year Kian will be three and ready to start skiing so it will be more fun to do it as a family.