beautiful bc

• Katie, today we did a little Riverdale tour with Rose. You guys are both big fans of the show.  We went out to Mission and had lunch at Rocko's Diner which is used as Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe.  Then we carried on to Alouette lake where they film the Sweetwater River scenes. 
• Jane, you didn't come with us because you had a play rehearsal.  You said Mr. Case added a section and you're really excited about it.  I can't wait to see your play!!!!!!!  You still won't tell me anything about it and it's killing me.  
• The weather was perfectly warm and the sun peeked out every so often.  
• Golden Ears is so incredible.  I remember the first time I saw it because it's something you can't forget.  The trees and the moss are spectacular.  
• George, you have declared your undying love for Rose.  You held her hand for much of the hike to the falls.
• Lila, you have cautiously decided that Rose is OKish.  That's a win in my books.  You're not easy to please.
• The falls were really roaring.  I think I prefer them later in the summer when they're calmer and you can see the beautiful clear green pools of water in between the orange rocks.
• Lila, you fell apart on the walk back from the falls.  I'm thinking you weren't quite ready for a 5km hike after being sick this week.  I ended up piggy backing you and George the whole way back.  It was a good workout :)
• Katie, Rose is wonderful.  We really lucked out with her.  She's an easy addition to our family.