Our Western Adventure

We arrived home last night after a 10 day whirlwind visit to Calgary, Alberta - my former home and the home of the world famous Calgary Stampede, which happened to be on during our time there. I wish I could post a photo of Kai in his cowboy hat, which we packed all the way to cowtown and back, except that he wouldn't wear it. So instead here is a photo which sums up the way we all felt by the time we got home! Kai actually fell asleep as we were packing up our luggage in the Logan airport terminal with hundreds of people around! 

This was such a busy trip that I don't really know where to start. We spent some great QT with Uncle Meeko in his new house and visited with Tavi and Derrick and their little cutie pie, Jack. Most of the Calgary mountain bike crew got together on a few occasions for great food, great conversation, cute kids, great construction vehicles (just ask Kai about Alec and Kase's toys!), but unfortunately, not for any riding - maybe next time. We visited the mountains and also stared at them lots from Michelle and Jasen's great view. Kai had the loving attention of two little ladies, Claire and Ella, for several days. We stampeded, as best you can with a 2 year old in tow, and Greg got to sample his first ever stampede breakfast.

There were a few trials of our trip as well, as there always are when traveling with a tot. Kai decided that since the sun didn't go down until after 10 at night in Calgary, then neither should he! So peaceful adult only evenings were not on the itinerary this time around. He also decided that solid food wasn't on his agenda for the first few days. So we were constantly making or buying a fruit "smoo-ey." And then there were the flights. To be honest, Kai is a pretty good flier. We wish we could collect frequent flier miles for him. The flights over went pretty smoothly. We were very thankful for the toy store in a bag and many, many snacks that we brought along, not to mention the DVD player. Although we weren't too appreciative of our very tight connection in Montreal that caused me, with my 25 week pregnant belly, to almost run through the airport with Kai bouncing gleefully on Daddy's shoulders as he ran. I figured no one, least of all us, would appreciate me going into labour in the Montreal airport! 

The flights home weren't quite as smooth. Kai didn't take too kindly to the 5:30 am wake up then straight to car seat, then airplane seat. We knew we were in trouble when he stood at the window at our gate, watching the planes saying "outside, outside." Thank goodness for the speedy jet stream blowing yesterday that got us from Calgary to Toronto in less than 3.5 hours! It was awesome to see everyone and get our western fix but we're looking forward to many plane free months ahead!