White Water Rafting - Kicking Horse River

So in typical style, the boys had everything researched and events planned out before we even left so
high on the list was White Water Rafting.  Turns out the Glacier Rafting Company was only open for two more days due to the sinking levels of water on the Kicking Horse River (which happens every fall) so it was high on the priority list and was accomplished on Wednesday.  What a neat experience and alot of fun for them!  It was a six hour trip, including the bus rides and practicing, a bbq lunch and the trip itself. There were two trips that could be done, one was more family oriented and this is the one Seth and Tristan were allowed to do.  There were two class 3 rapids.  The distance was 12 kilometers. 

 

Cutest rafters of the day 💗

I think Tristan was a bit nervous to go and Seth also had a bit of apprehension, but they couldn't stop talking about it and were beaming from ear to ear when they came home.  They can't wait to go again!

At the end of the trip there was a bbq lunch.

Kicking Horse Resort

September brought our family vacation!  It was something we had looked forward to for a very long time.  We hadn't been away from the farm for an extended amount of time since we had gone to Ontario in April of 2015.  And there is something so refreshing, mind cleaning and eye opening about going away and recharging, it's reinvigorating!  Before we left we were a little anxious about leaving it all behind - the barns were full of chicks, but we had hired help - another first for us.  We knew we needed to go though as Andy and I were feeling uptight and exhausted about everything. In short, we couldn't wait for a change of scenery. 
I'm not writing the above to say to anyone that we aren't/weren't happy.  But we came home after 11 days thoroughly refreshed and with new vision, new goals and seeing the bigger picture once more.  It was so nice to get some space from the little area we call home and to enjoy what God has given.  Its so easy to get caught up in bills and the mundane of everyday, chores and yet more chores, and so when we were fed one Sunday by a faithful pastor from the book of Ecclesiasties on enjoying what God gives as he gives it to be enjoyed it was another good reminder to find time to bathe in sunlight, relax, laugh and slow down and really enjoy what He has given - without guilt! - including take-out coffee and road tripping in this beautiful world. 

First stop in Claresholm!

Five hours of driving and we made it to the BC border - thru Banff and Lake Louise. 

Our destination was Golden BC. Just a tiny town along the Trans Canada highway past Yoho National Park, before Glacier National Park.  Golden has a beautiful ski resort (Kicking Horse Resort) 14 km up into the mountain side and that's where we found a beautiful condo.  The location was perfect for day trips in all directions and the condo was luxurious and big enough for days at home.  We got a good deal since it was "off-season" and it was a lovely way to roll into school, which we did accomplish some of.

Stay tuned for our adventures....
:)