Sweet Summertime

Oh Vancouver, how we love your beautiful 60-75 degree weather through the end of July.... Thank you for these beautiful, sunny summer days - we are enjoying them thoroughly! :)

A group of us headed out to English Bay last Sunday for a little relaxation at the beach. We had some BBQ chicken and some delicious hotdogs (compliments of my husband, the chef!), a few drinks, lots of sunshine, a "stunt kite" and the "Explorer 200" who made her maiden voyage on the turbulent waters of the Burrard Inlet. We spent the day listening to music, soaking up some rays and looking on as Jon rowed, yes rowed, out on the high seas. What a day….

Unfortunately the “stunt kite” (ages 6 and up, mind you) never really made it off the ground. There were many attempts and even a few friendly helpers who wandered on the scene…but the kite proved a little too advanced for our group.   :(

After about an hour with the kite, Jon decided it was time to bust out the Explorer 200. This fine watercraft was a $20 Wal-Mart purchase and the box said it would hold 2 people. However, once we opened it up, the instructions further explained it would hold a max of 2 people OR 200 pounds. This posed a little problem as Jon was SLIGHTLY over that weight limit. (LOL…okay so maybe ‘slightly’ is an understatement) But, Jon would not let that safety warning hold him back. He pumped up the raft, put the paddles together, and headed down to the water’s edge. Here are some pictures of the maiden voyage of the Explorer 200.

Jon & Tad taking the boat to the water

Trying to get past the rocks

My husband...the Seaman  :)

Just relaxing and riding the waves

The maiden voyage = SUCCESS!!!  :)

The big guy needed a little help...thanks Tad! 

So, with Jon back in one piece we decided it was time to call it a day and head back home.  We enjoyed the day and hope to have many more this summer!

A few days later we headed to Cirque Du Soleil.  The show was fantastic but of course we couldn't take any pictures inside the tent.  Here is one of the boys just before going in!  It was a fun night and we continue to enjoy our friends, this city, and these beautiful summer days!