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Home / My Blog / Classes and workshops / ::I Heart Vancouver::

::I Heart Vancouver::

March 21, 2011 By Katie

We have a family tradition of going to Vancouver.  With Grandpa John rallying through 20 days in I.C.U. we needed to all celebrate his 5th or something life.

We’re spoiled brats and have friends that loan us a place to stay on the West end with an amazing view and Stanley Park just a hop away on the Seawall trail.

Jeffrey’s Mom was ear to ear smiles with both her grandchildren AND her husband around.  Us kids were just gravy.

With built in babysitters, Jeffrey and I plus his brother and girlfriend were footloose and fancy free for three evenings in a row.

With beer flowing through the veins there is nothing like eating a gyro bigger than your head at 2am.

Of course there was a child to entertain or maybe it was the other way around.

Granville Island is worth the trip if you are in Vancouver.

We always make a run to the market for lunch supplies and a new toy.

Found one of my Roan’s favorite books.  If you have little kids make sure to check out ‘The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash’ on Scholastic Video.  It has this story so well told and my Roan’s other favorite ‘Shrinking Violet.’

There is also a fabulous jewelry store on the island where my hubby got me this great necklace as a gift years ago.  I always wear it when we go.

It’s been so long since I’ve been out of town it was so refreshing!

Quilt ideas were born.

I finished up a binding on Ethan’s zig zag quilt on the drive home (there’s a whole story that goes with that) .  Hoping to post it in the next few days and start quilting Ella’s quilt.  The backing is already pieced.  I LOVED the backing and binding on Ethan’s so much I ordered more for a quilt for Roan.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend too!

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  1. Anjie says

    March 21, 2011 at 10:53 am

    Makes me want to travel to BC…cool pics, great story!

  2. Michele says

    March 21, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    I think you’re a rock star!

  3. Lorrie says

    March 21, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    Vancouver is a beautiful city – looks like you had a great time!

  4. CathyC in Alberta says

    March 21, 2011 at 8:35 pm

    OK, stumbled onto your blog and now I’m homesick. Moved here 1 1/2yrs ago from Vancouver area….boohoo! Miss it, especially since we are still buried in snow. But watching the grandkids develop and quilting most days…can’t beat that.

  5. heather at brown robin says

    March 22, 2011 at 12:27 am

    Isn’t it amazing how a trip out of town can change your entire perspective? Glad you had fun! You needed it, I bet.

  6. Andie says

    March 22, 2011 at 1:45 am

    You guys are so stinkin’ cute! So glad you got a chance to recharge and have some fun!

  7. Katie says

    March 22, 2011 at 2:53 am

    You were at Donair Dude! I go there at least once a week, it’s not even a 5 minute walk from my apartment 🙂

    • Sew Katie Did says

      March 22, 2011 at 3:24 am

      Excellent. Next time I’ll put out the call a bit early and we’ll go for coffee. Thinking potential book signing is needed for excuse to visit again soon.

  8. Cheryl Arkison says

    March 22, 2011 at 8:07 pm

    You went to the real Vancouver! I could use some of that seaside green and beer these days! Glad you had a great trip.

    • Sew Katie Did says

      March 22, 2011 at 8:16 pm

      It was seriously the most fun I’ve had in awhile.

  9. Arita says

    March 30, 2011 at 2:00 am

    Katie, Next visit to Vancouver needs to be arranged around VMQG meeting….we would love to have a Trunk Show from you.

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