Jasper 2016

We spent August long weekend in one of our favorite spots - Whistlers campground in Jasper National Park.  The week prior, Blake and Reese suffered through a few days of the stomach flu and they weren't really back to themselves when we headed out for Jasper but at least they weren't puking still ;) My fingers were crossed that Emerson, Cal and I wouldn't catch it but unfortunately it did hit Cal :(  He had to dial in for a few teleconferences while we were in Jasper and suffered pretty bad one day and then didn't feel really great for almost a week after that.

But even though not all of us were feeling 100% we still enjoyed our time in Jasper!  We were there from Thursday afternoon to Monday morning and my parents were with us.  It rained some, which meant coloring, Lego, Barbies and movies in Grandma and Grandpa's 5th wheel but we didn't suffer too much ... the fireplace was even on ;) We had one really hot day, which we spent at Athabasca Falls and at the beach on Lake Annette!  We enjoyed a walk at Pyramid Lake and a hike around Patricia Lake, such gorgeous scenery.  We also made it up to Miette Hot Springs - it took two trips though!  The first time the pools were closed due to thunder and lightning but the kids and Dad and Cal did make it to the source of the original hot springs and luckily we all made it back to the trucks just before the skies opened and rain poured down!!! We spent some time in town, the kids had some vacation money they saved to spend in Jasper, so it took a few stops before all 3 had found the perfect souvenirs :)  We also had dinner at one of our favorite Jasper restaurants - Something Else and of course we made a few stops at our favorite bakery - The Bears Paw Cafe!  The kids had fun attending a few of the Xplorers Programs at the campground and we enjoyed a few bike rides on the trails.  It was awesome that Reese was able to ride with us this year :)  Speaking of the Xplorers Program, we were all VERY excited to find out that the kids were included in the advertisements for the programs!!  They used photo's that were taken last summer on a large banner that is hanging as you drive into Whistler's campground and on posters that they posted in the washrooms and showers and on bulletin boards!  The girls are on the banner and all 3 kids are on the posters!  Very, very exciting for the kids and for us ;)

We had a small scare one evening when Blake rode ahead of us on the trail and missed his turn off.  Cal and my Dad were looking all over the campground for him.  When he walked in our trailer, I was very relieved to say the least.  He was a bit shook up but said he knew our campsite number and just found his way back.  Smart boy, thank goodness :)

I'm so glad we got to Jasper this summer, I just love the fresh mountain air and the beautiful scenery.  It's certainly my happy place!

xo
Tracy

Putting those muscles to use ;)

Family bike ride <3 br="">

Beach fun at Lake Annette!

Gorgeous Lake Annette

Our little stars!!

Grandma and Grandpa + the Cameron grandkids :)

Family photo with Jasper the bear!

We found a geocache on Pyramid island!

Lake Patricia

All 3 of the superstars ;)