Labour free long weekend

We wanted a quick getaway for the long weekend and booked a last minute overnighter to Whistler.  On our drive up the stunning sea-to-sky highway, we hiked up The Chief in Squamish.  The payoff at the top definitely makes up for all of the swearing sweating on the climb up. A word to the wise - please wear the right gear. I saw too many tourists attempting to climb the Chief in flip flops or Converse. Trust me,  if you're standing more than 2000 feet above the town below, you're going to want traction. I don't care how cool you are. One slip on the rock face and you're no longer cool guy in flip flops, you're suddenly pancake guy with unfortunate attire selection skills. Nobody wants to be THAT guy. Any weekend where I get to have an outdoor adventure with my love and bookend it with visits with great friends is bliss. And when you add an extra day to sleep in? Well, how can it get any better than that?
How did you design your long weekend?

Hotel: Hilton Whistler
Restaurant: Umberto's Whistler

Last day of August Break!

31 days of shooting. It was such a great creative challenge. I had such a blast looking through all of the August Break photos. There is definitely such an amazing range of talent out there. It was so fun to see the world through over 400 photographers' lenses. I totally pity respect anyone who takes on a 365 day shooting challenge. 31 days of shooting was enough of a commitment for now. I'm excited to see what September will bring. What's on your fall line-up?

If you want a quick glance at my August Break pix, please click here

If you want to see what the pool of photographers submitted, please click on this:  group pool

Thanks for the fun month!!

melt my heart

 I can't wait to be a mom one day. I look at these faces and I am truly lit from within. These characters are just that, true little characters with THE most hilarious and unique little personalities. The last photo is of my sweet nephew Jack on his third birthday, being held by his 99 year old great grandma (my grandma). This photo makes me cry everytime I look at. It means the world to her to have these moments.
xo

a few favourites from Zad & Kathy's wedding...

getting ready for the wedding. aug 28.

Aug 27th - White Rock Pier

aug 26th

This isn't a photo I'd usually post. I just didn't take the time to take many photos today. But to keep myself on track to taking a photo everyday this month for the August Break, I quickly snapped this before heading out to Kathy's shower. Bon Appetit!