Lake Louise - Saturday, Sunday and Monday (Photo Overload)

So we're home...I'm sitting here wading through the pictures that we took...there are a lot! I'm going to have to break this into a few posts to get everything in!

Last Saturday we left home to board our plane at the Waterloo International Airport. We LOVED flying out of Waterloo. It is SO close to home and everything was so easy and quick. Plus we were able to leave our car at the airport for only $40 for the whole week! Our flight was the only one leaving when we were there so there was lots of room in the lounge for Logan to run off this last bits of energy.

Finishing up the packing at home. We managed to fit everything into 2 suitcases, a small bag and a carry on!

The Waterloo Airport. It was so windy when we got there.

Cute Logan.

Our plane.

Looking out the window in anticipation.

We boarded the plane and it took off early from the airport. Since the flight left at 6pm we were a bit nervous about how Logan would do since he usually has a very strict bedtime of 7pm. He was so great. Despite a patch of about 20 mins, he was awesome through the flight. We were lucky enough to be seated with an empty seat so he had lots of space to play. He watched TV (WestJet plays Treehouse!), played, climbed all over mommy and daddy, ate, and looked out the window.

Eating his headphones.

The view from our window.

We arrived in Calgary early and quickly met up with Pamela and jumped in the car to head to Lake Louise. Luckily Logan fell asleep quickly and was quiet for the 2 hour drive. Even though it was getting to be dark, we were able to have a great view of the mountains as we drove to the lake.

Our first glimpse of the mountains.

Tired little boy.

More mountains...

Our hostess (and driver).

Mountains...

We arrived at Chateau Lake Louise that night...it seemed so late for us, I think it was close to 12:30am, got checked in and headed up to our room. Pamela definitely hooked us up and we were staying in one of the nicest rooms in the hotel.

Logan's bed. Aren't the towels cute? We were in a suite so we were able to put Logan to bed in a room separate from ours. It made it nice to be able to put him down when he needed to go but not have to sit in the dark and quiet room!

Shower and tub in our HUGE bathroom.

Our bed.

Pamela headed to work (she was working the overnight shift) and we tried to put Logan down. He was confused and SO overtired and didn't like being all alone. So we brought him into bed with us where he spent the night. Good thing we had a king sized bed. Scott slept on one edge, I slept on the other and Logan slept horizontally between us - however we all got a great night's sleep. In the morning we woke up and proceeded to open the drapes, the pictures below are what we saw!




What a view! With a fresh dusting of snow, the mountains and the lake were amazing to see in the morning. I had never seen the mountains before this trip and I don't think I was prepared for how beautiful and huge they would be. The hotel certainly is in a beautiful location.

We spent the morning hanging out in our room, going for a walk, and napping before meeting up with Pamela for Mother's Day brunch.

Logan playing with his new toy from Aunt Pamela.

Closer view of the lake and mountains.

View of the hotel from the lake.

Logan and Scott walking up the stairs in the lobby.

Front Lobby.

We then met up with Pamela who managed to get a few hours of sleep for Mother's Day brunch in the hotel.

Logan enjoying his brunch and the view. (They had a cool buffet set up for kids with more kid friendly food...Logan had hotdogs, chicken fingers and watermelon!)

The view.

Logan and Aunt Pamela.

We all headed out after brunch for another much needed nap. We met up with Pamela again later in the afternoon for dinner at her place. She also invited her friends Tracey and Liz. We had bbq chicken and ribs, potatoes and salad. It was all so good. Logan had a great time and LOVED playing with Pamela's friends who also loved playing with him.

Pamela sees this every day on her way to work...

Logan found a pile of snow to play in on the way to Pamela's.

Hanging out with Tracey and Liz.

Reading with Aunt Pamela.

Having a bath in the giant tub after dinner at Pamela's.

Pamela worked another overnight shift so we spent Monday morning hanging out at the hotel before meeting up with her around lunch to head to Banff.

Daddy and Logan having breakfast in the room.

The view from our bed...I could get used to this life!

Also another view...

Daddy and Logan by the lake.

Mommy and Logan.

Logan was a great little guy on our whole trip. He was such a trooper most of the time. I think though on Monday morning we pushed a bit far without a nap. This is him having a temper tantrum at the base of the lake. He didn't want to do anything so he laid down and cried...and I took a picture!

Logan meets Sonny, the hotel dog. Sonny hangs out in the lobby to visit with guests.

Logan (and his bear) chasing after Sonny.

Daddy and Logan checking out a stream.

We met up with Pamela, checked out and headed into the village of Lake Louise to have some lunch before heading to Banff.

Lake Louise was awesome...two great and relaxing days. It was fun seeing where Pamela lives and works and even meeting some of her friends.

Logan at lunch before heading to Banff.

Pictures of Banff to follow...tomorrow hopefully!