Ode to Spring

Looking through all the photos I took last weekend on our trip to Fairmont Hotsprings, BC I was unable to really come up with one central theme or story - other than "Yay, it's finally Spring."  We didn't do anything super adventurous, I don't have any big stories to tell (other than that I got bit by my first tick - stupid bug!), and I don't really feel like writing a formal review for Fairmont Hotsprings or the Columbia Valley.  Therefore, all I'm going to do is share my photos with you in what I think is a fitting tribute to Spring.

Yes, that's grass - and it's green!!

Hiking at the Fairmont Hotsprings Resort

Waterfall below the Fairmont Hotsprings swimming pool

Throwing rocks in the creek at Fairmont Hotsprings

A child can spend hours playing in a creek

We took a trip to Findlay Falls - our first visit and a beautiful spot (wear good shoes for the hike in - not sandals)

Beginner bouldering at Findlay Falls

Jumbo pine cones on the Findlay Falls trail

Hiking with Daddy

We don't have this kind of pine tree in Alberta and I think they are so beautiful

First flowers of the season

Next time you think you're having a crappy day - think of this poor little tree

Taking a walk in Canal Flats

Noah's sweet ride, the Piggy back carrier

Playing in the grass outside our hotel room at the Fairmont Hotsprings Resort

Digging in the flower beds - I gave him the idea so it's my fault.

Soaking in the hotsprings

Sweetest playground at Kinsmen Beach, Invermere

Playing in the sand - Summer will be here soon and we'll be swimming too!

Pussy Willows spotted in Canmore on the way home

Noah had never seen pussy willows before

Coolest trail in Canmore along Policeman's Creek - and short!  (it also ends at a pub with a playground - the Rose and Crown)

 

I'd love to hear your favourite thing about Spring.