Oh, Canada!

For Chris's birthday in October his family bought him a ticket to the Red Wings and Canucks game. Leila and I were lucky enough to get to benefit from his birthday too, as we were also given tickets!! The game was December 21st in Vancouver, BC. We headed north a day earlier than the game and stayed a day later. We had an amazing time together in the beautiful and chilly Van City! Our hotel was right in the center of the city, so we walked everywhere we wanted to go, which is always a great way to see everything! 

We got into town a little before our room was ready, so we parked the car and hit the streets. We found a coffee shop to warm up in. Leila had some milk in a mug and was pretending she was drinking tea like Chris and me. 

We stumbled upon the outdoor ice rink in the center of town. We thought about renting some skates, but weren't sure how Leila would like it. Maybe next year?

This huge, beautiful tree was right at the end of the ice rink. 

The next morning we walked across town, in 36 degree weather, to visit the Olympic Cauldron. If you know me, you know I LOVE the Olympics!!!! Summer or winter, it doesn't matter. Chris and Leila love me enough that they indulged me with some photo time even with the cold weather. Thank you family! The cauldron sits right on the water front. 

Look at the amazing weather we were blessed with. Crisp, but clear. Vancouver really is a gorgeous city!! 

 

Right next to the cauldron is this awesome whale statue that reminded us of legos. 

 

The view from our room. There was a Christmas Village kitty corner to us. We saw Santa there one evening. The red banners in this photo are on the CBC Radio building. That building was busy all day and night. 

Finally, the night of the game! I forgot to change the settings on the camera and when I realized it, Leila was finished smiling. These are the best we have of the three of us in our Red Wings garb.

The tree in the hotel lobby was all decked out in support of the Red Wings too!!  ;0) 

Great seats! We sat next to the three nicest people in Canada I think, even if they were wearing blue. 

Our boys taking the ice for some warm-ups.

The cutest Wings fans around!

Leila loved the festive zamboni...I did too actually!

Getting ready to head back home the next day. We had a wonderful time! I think it is safe to say that we would do it again in a heartbeat!