It was a GOLDEN Olympics

Well we were MIA from weddings over the course of the Olympics but for good reason! Jen had some great opportunities working at CTV photographing celebrities and best of all the medalists! We also went to two victory ceremonies and they were amazing. It was truly spectacular to see our city transformed into a world class host that welcomed everyone from every country. Enjoy the photos and pass them on!

We watched the Men’s Hockey Gold Medal Win in Robson Square. Of course watching it on your TV is fine but when watching it on the street with thousands of people, next to a NHL scout, in the sunshine the moment couldn’t be beat and won’t be forgotten. When Zac Parise from Team USA scored and tied the game with 24 seconds to go, you could have heard a pin drop, I think time actually stopped, birds stopped flying, cars stopped driving, we stopped breathing. It was tense. When Crosby scored in overtime everything erupted EVERYTHING! The following photos are from the fantastic chaos in the hours that followed. We are so proud that we did own the podium, no matter what any politician says. Amazing games. Thank you Vancouver, Thank YOU athletes!

Theatre Under the Stars

This summer Theatre Under the Stars played two of Amy and my favorite musicals, Annie and Thoroughly Modern Millie.  We grew up reenacting Annie with our friend Dusty, so we thought it was a great time for a reunion!  We were hoping that they would need some backup dancers, as the three of us were ready to go!! haha  Amy and I saw Thoroughly Modern Millie first in New York.  We did not know what it was about but were drawn to the posters and that it was set in the 1920’s.  The wonderful Delta Burke played the villain in the New York version and we were sold on this musical.  

 If you have never been to this fantastic venue, we definitely recommend it!  Located in Stanley Park’s Malkin Bowl (near the Aquarium) it is an outdoor theatre.  We saw both musicals and had great evenings out! Both casts did a fantastic job and entertained everyone.  There is reserved seating as well as general seating, but our favorite is to bring a blanket and picnic and sit on the grass to watch the show.  When you do go, there are two things two watch out for……  

1.The mosquitoes….they are abundant, so bring your bug spray!

2. The fireflies/lightning bugs…we never knew that we had these here in Vancouver.  Once the sun goes down, you can see them light up the night sky over the crowd. It was so exciting to us to see these!  

Hopefully you will be able to make it down there this year or in the years to come!