Just tripping

We went on a fun road trip last weekend. It was Canadian Thanksgiving and we spent it with our kids and grand kids in Calgary. The drive down was beautiful and the sun was shining. We went a day early because I told my dear husband that I had a plan. We were going to go to the mall and buy my birthday present. I had in mind what I wanted and he figured this would work. He would still be involved with the gift and it would take a lot of pressure off him. After all these years of marriage, I know that my birthday can be stressful for him. He wants to give me something but doesn't know what to give plus he doesn't always have the time to go shopping. Win. Win.

And our one granddaughter joined us at the mall so that was fun too. We got to buy her Starbucks and wander the mall with her.

We had a lovely dinner. Our other kids came to join us and we had a lovely dinner together. Then got to watch one of the boys play hockey and watch him score a goal!

Spent a leisurely day together and then off to visit our newest granddaughter and our delightful grandson and our other kids, of course.

I love making this drive and this fall it was especially lovely with leaves still on the trees and the tamarack or, what some people call Larches, all bright orange.

Every time we drive through the mountains, I'm so thankful we can enjoy such majestic beauty. I thought I would share a few pictures with you.