Mountain Air

This long weekend was SO needed. We needed to get out of the city, out of our house, our community and we needed to feel "normal" again. We were so lucky that Brian actually had the entire long weekend off and got to be with him for three entire days, which was GLORIOUS! Work has been so stressful for Brian recently so when he's home in the evenings he's usually spent. Utter exhaustion and work stress and emails take up his time but this weekend was all about family and we LOVED it!

Friday night we watched the new Scooby-doo movie in the basement. We had popcorn and treats and the kids even decided to stay in the basement together overnight for their first ever slumber party. Poor Bentley was too scared so he went up to his own bed but Carter and Penny were in all their glory together having a slumber party! HOW SWEET!

Saturday afternoon we decided to take a drive out to Lundrek Falls. We took the long way there. We are so lucky that our kids really don't mind long drives. They play their games and look at the scenery and are clearly just as in love with Baby animals as I am. The drive was beautiful and calm.





I love adventuring with these cuties but rarely do I get to be IN the picture with them because usually I am the one with the camera so it was so nice to hand the camera over to Brian so he could snap a few throughout the day. I love them so much, they fill my hands and my heart!



Our kids LOVE to climb! Like actually climb... so the moment we get anywhere even slightly adventurous, that's what they do! Carter usually is the first one up, then Bentley and then Penny. Sweet Penny couldn't really reach anywhere safely so I helped sit her up on this big ledge and she was so proud and also let out the cutest, slightly nervous, giggle.







It was SO NICE to have Brain by our side all day long, we sure love having this guy around.



And Lundbrek falls really is the nicest little spot. Its right off the parking lot and so many amazing views! It was quite busy and CRAZY windy but it was the perfect little adventure to stay at for a while.









We took the long way home and got pizza from a little store in the crowsnest past. We took a gravel road for extra scenic views and stopped half way because the river alongside of the highway was calling to us to toss some rocks in it! By the time we got home, it was after bedtime but so worth it for the beautiful afternoon and evening.





Sunday was our next adventure day. This time, we left in the morning. We packed a picnic and had some awesome music and headed to the mountains.. our favourite place to be! We decided to try a new to us hike called Grassi Lake and it was awesome!! The kids HAD A BLAST running through the thick woods while Brian and I stayed on the path admiring their speed, energy and stealth... something we both once had way back when.















It was most special to see when Penny needed help, Bentley would rush backwards to go help her. He would hold her hand and get her to a safe spot before letting go. He would talk her through it and it really was the sweetest thing ever.





The hike wasn't very long, and it wasn't very hard. It was perfect for exploring and getting to the top was SO beautiful! I love the colour of the water and seeing the parking lot way down below looking so small and then showing the kids how amazing they are and how high they hiked.











By the time we got back to the Van, we were tired. Our legs were sore and we felt hungry. We knew of the perfect place to stop for our picnic that we passed on our way in. There is no picnic spot that will ever beat this view. We enjoyed our lunch and sat back while the kids tried to skip rocks in the lake. It was just the peacefulness that our souls needed.We got home in time to make dinner and watch another movie. The kids desperately wanted to have another slumber party and this time, Bentley joined in! So proud of him!



Today we slept in, took it easy, did the yard work, went for a walk/bike ride and just hung out at home. It was the perfect end to the perfect long weekend. Im so grateful the weather was as nice as it was because we really needed this little break. Tomorrow is back to reality, back to homeschool, back to COVID updates but tonight is still the weekend and we're soaking in every moment of it!