Alberta bound

We had an awesome 2.5 week trip out west visiting family. 
It was great to spend time with everyone because we aren't sure how much free time we will have over the next 3 years once we start residency. It was also wonderful to see the new houses and see the kids as they grow.
  
We spent time with Shawn&Kristen in Calgary, Banff, and Canmore, at Patty&Carol Ann's new house in Calgary, Katie's in Camrose, Martha's in Wimborne, Mary&Steve's in Edmonton, and at a vacation rental home in Radium Hot Springs (my first time in BC!). 

Banff




Lake Louise


Brunch views

Canmore


Cooking class



Calgary
Instagram-worthy milkshakes, east coast style garlic fingers, a board game cafe, shooting arrows in virtual reality, first cooking class, and rafting down the bow river

Regrub milkshakes

Virtual Reality

Rafting down the Bow River


Uh oh

Patty & Carol Ann's


Jennings Family Trip
Radium Hot Springs BC

Laughs and games with the nieces and nephews





Soccer and baseball and playgrounds all day every day


Girl time


Look offs and stopping for wildlife

Hiking and rock lined roads

Tennis and basketball while surrounded by mountains


Edmonton and Camrose


Wimborne

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