12 years ~ what a weekend!

It all started in Jasper. Chris and I got married 12 years ago, May 2, 1998 in BC. We had decided after our wedding we would move to Northern Alberta (yikes). So, a couple of days after the wedding, we headed up NORTH. The closest thing to a honeymoon was spending the night and a day in Jasper. We did a little bit of sight-seeing, but we had things to do and an apartment to find in Grande Prairie. So, our time in Jasper was short, but fun.

Fast forward 12 years to this past weekend. We had our friends watch Adam, and off we were on our own for the first time since he was born. Yup, NINE years!! Ok, so, we had an AMAZING time. I can truthfully say I was blown away and absolutely humbled and have never seen such beauty. My eyes are welling up just thinking about it. I am quite surprised that I didn't shed a few tears while we were there. What could be so remarkable you might ask. Well, for any of you who have been to the Rocky Mountains, you know what I'm talking about. If you have not had the amazing opportunity to see the Rockies, you MUST go. They have this power over you that you can't take your eyes off of them. Every corner you turn, a new vision of wonder is waiting to be seen. This all from the seat of your car. Now, venture off the highway a bit.



We have been to Maligne Canyon both times and this last was even more breath-taking than I remember. We hiked down farther than before, and even though it meant the more we had to go back up, it was worth it. Sheer beauty!

This trip we splurged and went on the Jasper Tramway. Heaven. This is the closest I will get to heaven while I am alive. I felt like I was on the top of the world. What a feeling of the realization that we are a mere speck on the earth. We ascended the mountain to almost 7500 feet above sea level at roughly 4-6 km/hour. There really aren't words to describe it. Breath-taking, spritual, and again, humbling. In the summer you can hike from the Upper Station to the summit of the mountain. There was still a lot of snow up there, and the wind was bone chilling.

One last sight we got to was the Athabasca Falls. Again, no words. Awe-inspiring. I could have stayed there all day just listening to the sound of the waterfall. The force of the water over thousands of years has carved away at the earth and left in it's wake is a raveen or canyon. So, if you have not had the chance to see Jasper and all that it has to offer, put it on your travel plans...SOON!! We can't wait to go back this summer with Adam and share all this beauty with him. (pictures to follow)

Oh ya, 2 more pounds!! I'm at 32 now. I'll just keep pluggin' away and before no time, my first goal of 50 pounds will be upon me.

Have a great week.

Adrienne