...well, at least as good as it can get in March in Vancouver. It's been a tough work week for David, so today finally was a family day. I woke up to Dave's hot coffee and huevos rancheros after the third straight night that Hannah slept like a dream--from 9:30 to 5:00 and again after a feeding until 8:30. The morning was spent lazily playing games with Cora: fishing off the couch and then cooking up and eating our catch, going to school, and a random assortment of imaginings that had me chuckling all morning at her. In the afternoon, we walked to the nearby beach, climbing down the 300 + stairs, Cora on Dave's back and Hannah on my chest, that lead down through the dense woods to the rugged shoreline. The isolated beach is clothing optional, but that's not a concern this time of year! An old man nearby made stunning music with a steel drum, music that blended with the waves as Cora and Dave danced and made footprints in the wet sand. The trek back up the steep stairs and the walk home had me huffing, but we stopped for a well-deserved hot chocolate at a Starbucks, just one of the many we have to choose from here on campus. It's getting to be that tough time of the semester, when the stress and information overload can begin to encroach on the quality of family life. But days like this, outside enjoying exercise and the sun and fresh air and gorgeous Vancouver, make such a difference to our minds and spirits.
The shockingly icy water got Dave moving--while Cora just chills unconcerned.
My view was particularly beautiful!
Sharing a hot chocolate.
Walking home.
The backdrop of mountains to our campus home takes my breath away on clear days!
Sharing a hot chocolate.
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Wow, you guys live in a very beautiful place. Loved seeing a glimpse of your day.
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