Such great fun it was to be a tourist in our own backyard. When you see people viewing your city for the first time, you look around at things with new eyes. Such a gorgeous city we are blessed to live in...the mountains, water, architecture, truly lovely! Yes, true to the nature of Vancouver, it did rain a little but nothing could dampen the excitement in the air. There is such an energy in the city right now.
I wanted to see the different 'houses' from around the world. The first one we went to was Germany House where we enjoyed a German Bratwurst. OK, I didn't add any sauerkraut, but it was still delicious. Perhaps next time I'll sample the German beer...
Sadly, we found that most of the other houses were closed until tomorrow when the Olympics officially begin. On the bright side it gives me an excuse to go again! Steve and I are planning on heading downtown one more time before the Olympics are over. He is working a long schedule during the games so it won't be for a week or so, but I am really looking forward to it.
Elysia and I also had a great afternoon with my Mom the other day. Mom came to my house for a visit and the three of us went to IHOP for Brunch. Elysia sat in her high-chair like a big girl and behaved like a little angel. OK, slight exaggeration, but she was pretty darn good. In fact, only a couple of spoons landed on the floor! She's still so little that the server put a package of napkins behind her so that she could sit forward in her high-chair. So funny...
She couldn't decide what she wanted to eat, but she finally decided on a little of Momma's pancakes. (notice the napkins??)After breakfast the three of us headed to the little park next to my house. Grandma pushed Elysia in the swing and she loved it.
Elysia sure loves hanging out with her Grandma!
Gramma loved hanging out with her too!
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