Vancouver and Remlinger Farm

One thing Cory and I always have made it a point to do since having kids was to make time for ourselves. Although at times it's not the easiest we still manage to make it happen. Not only is it good for us but good for the kids as well. Our latest adventure took us back up to one of our favorite places, Vancouver B.C.

We stayed up there for two nights and had some of our friends go up there with us. They only stayed one night but it worked out perfectly. One night with friends and one night to ourselves.
When Cory and I got checked in we went down to one of the lounges in the hotel and got a cocktail and appetizer. It felt so nice to just sit. Both of us are constantly go go go and to do that it was a real treat. We waited to get the call from our friends who weren't too far behind and we wandered over to their hotel room for another cocktail before doing a little bar hopping before dinner.

We went to several fun places before we made it over to probably one of my favorite places I have ever ate, The Salt Tasting Room, which I think they just go by Salt now. As always had a phenomenal meal and tried some great pairings. Afterwards we went down to the jazz club we enjoy and listened to some music. It was a great night.

The next day after saying goodbye I enjoyed some shopping while Cory napped and then we went for a walk along the water front. If you haven't been up there for awhile you must check it out next time your there. Since the Olympics where there they have completely redone is and you can literally walk all around from downtown, around Stanley Park, and down a long the other side of town. It truly is amazing. The last time we were there they were working on it so we didn't get to really check it out but it was amazing. They have places where you can rent bikes that we talked about doing next time and riding all along. How fun would that be?!

Anyhow that was our latest adventure alone. When we came back it picked right back up with the next day we headed out to Remlinger Farm. Cory's mom went with us since she had heard us talk so much about it and wanted to check it out herself. We had a great day there and both the kids were great. Alyssa loved all the rides. Last year she was a little hesitant but this year she was all about it and her favorite was the roller coaster.

I think she is just like I was when I was young, I loved carnival rides, still do. She wanted to go on several times. The second time we got in front and just riding with her to hear her laugh was enough for me. Pure enjoyment. Nothing better. She put her arms up and giggled the whole time. Never once was she apprehensive.

We spent the whole day their and had a great time. Both kids loved it and I can't wait to go back next year.