Rocky Mountain Rendezvous

Frank was working in Calgary last week, and we decided at the last minute that I would fly up on Friday night and spend the weekend with him in the Rocky Mountains. We had always talked about going there together, so it was the perfect opportunity! I got in super late Friday night, and we left Calgary bright and early Saturday morning to head to Banff. We ate breakfast at a cute diner a friend had recommended in Calgary, and then hit the road. We got to Banff around 10:00, and we spent a couple of hours exploring surrounding areas before heading into town. When we got into town, suddenly there was a crazy blizzard! The snow was falling faster than I have ever seen, and at least 3-5 inches fell in the next half hour.

We decided to leave Banff and head to Lake Louise, where we were staying. Lake Louise is breathtakingly beautiful. The Fairmont is right on the lake, and it has incredible views of the lake and surrounding mountains and glaciers. It truly feels like you are in the middle of a postcard. We decided to be brave and do a 3-mile hike up one of the mountains by the lake. Frank basically forced me to do it--I was complaining almost immediately, because I am (a) pregnant and (b) extremely out of shape! It was hard, but we made it to the top, and the views were incredible. After our hike, we went on a scenic drive through British Columbia and Kootenay National Park and had dinner at the Storm Mountain Lodge, which was amazing if anyone happens to be in that area. The next day we drove about an hour up the Icefields Parkway toward Jasper, and this road is the most scenic I have ever seen. It is literally just a road surrounded by trees, mountains, glaciers, and lakes in every direction. There are no signs of civilization, and it is truly gorgeous. Then we headed back to Banff to check out the town and have lunch. It was a whirlwind weekend, but it was a great getaway and a truly awesome experience.

We have our 10-week doctor's appointment tomorrow, please keep Baby B in your thoughts and prayers!