Not us, we love 'em, and the Victoria Day long weekend that just passed us by was no exception. It was hot, it was lazy, it was sun soaked - throw in a parade and a wading pool on the front lawn and I don't see how it could get any better.... okay it got better, because we also went to the BC Forest Discovery Centre.
Located in Duncan, BC, just shy of an hour from our house, this little gem is well worth the long ride up. There's a train, a play ground, a forestry exhibit, a snack bar, and a souvenir shop. Basically, something to keep any member of the family occupied and happy. Oh and there is wild life! plenty of it. There was excitement over a baby fawn that was spotted but I unfortunately missed it. I must have been preoccupied by my own baby fawns.
Back at home there was lots of water play and lounging on the lawn chairs. Jake and Amelia did the water play, Matt and I did the lounging. It was a miracle (the lounging part). The kids were occupied all afternoon, minimal parent involvement needed. I've decided that wading pools are gifts from God to parents.
And the grand finale - the Annual Victoria Day parade. It's a good old fashioned parade, packed with local business floats, school bands, cultural groups, and the odd organizations that no one's ever heard about and it's no wonder why.
The Lambrick High marching band. Matt's Alma Mater.
Our favorite house milk, in extra large size. I love the ladies in green in this one. It's the pom pom's and the lime green. Love it.
The bath tub racers are always a favorite.
Operation Christmas Child was handing out candy canes. Jake was happy.
Moving on to the local organizations no one's ever heard of... Puppets for Peace? Anyone?
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We were on the side lines this year, but sometimes the sidelines are better. You get to see everything.
Victoria Day 2015, we enjoyed you.
Great pics....Great fun!!!
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