Well I think my parents are enjoying their time here in Vancouver so far.
After picking them up at the Airport on Friday night (flight was delayed 20 minutes), we drove home and had a fun little chat and ate some bbq chicken I cooked on the bbq.
On Saturday, we woke up had some breakfast at home. Russ went down to the local coffee shop and picked up some yummy treats which we all indulged in. We packed the extras up with some fruits and headed into Whistler. We of course first stopped off at Shannon Falls where we took a couple of photos until my camera died. Luckily I had the charger in the car and managed to charge it on the rest of the way up to Whistler.
It was a nice drive, Russ and myself have been enjoying it lately and I thought they would as well. They were impressed with the mountains and the great weather that was happening. Granted I had to close the sunroof and put the air conditioner on as my mother doesn't like wind in the car (it's all about the hair).
We had a good fun filled time in Whistler and then headed home. Russ ended up staying behind on this trip.
On Sunday we headed into Fort Langely and walked around abit. I was surprised to see the interest in antiques my father has. Russ and him where getting along great in that department.
After a few hours there, we headed into White Rock, but didn't realize that there was a festival going on. We couldn't park anywhere it was a horrible drive through the town. On that note we stopped by for a pizza, which I thought was over priced at $22 for a peperoni pizza, but enjoyed it.
On Monday we went to Granville Island and took the water taxi over (or put-put as we like to call it here). We had fun going through the market and then headed back home. We then later headed to the mall so my mother could buy Samantha, Steven and Justin their "back to school bags". So do you guys fear, your bags are coming :) We all later went and ate at Poncho's one of favourite Mexican Restaurants in the city and one my mother has been to before.
As for today, I'm back at work and the weather has turned worse. No more sunshine today, just drizzly rain. As such my mom is cleaning the condo (hey I didn't force her, but it gives her something to do), my dad is going to make some stew which will warm up our bones.
Oh and mom and dad are enjoying Junior and he is having a blast with them.
I'm glad they are here and you don't realize how much you miss them until you see them.
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