Canada, Ey!

Last month, my husband, Matt, and I were able to get away to Banff, Canada to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary.  (How am I old enough to have been married for 15 years?!)  Anyway, now that some time has passed and I’m able to reflect on this incredible trip, I wanted to share some of the beauty and my overwhelming gratitude that we were able to go!

My parents graciously took our kids for the week to allow for this getaway to happen.  I do not take it lightly that we were able to travel so far away, and not one minute was spent worrying about my kids.  They were having their best week of summer, living up “lake life” in Michigan, with two people who love them beyond their imaginations' ability to understand.  

Y’all.  The pictures you google on the internet of Banff are legit what you end up seeing in real life.  The blues and greens of the lakes, the mountain peaks, rushing blue rivers around every turn… I felt like I was hiking around a Bob Ross painting, but even he wouldn’t have chosen such a wild blue for the water! It was truly breathtaking, and brought me to tears.  The weather was perfect, the scenery almost indescribable, and the time with my husband was so sweet.  I scarce can take in all of the goodness from this trip, and am just left in awe of our Creator.  

It’s good to remember how small we are sometimes… and the Rocky Mountains will do just that!  It was healing for my soul in so many ways… I literally could go on and on… but for now, put Banff, Canada on your bucket list.  If anyone wants to go through my entire camera roll with me, I’ll gladly share every picture and our perfect itinerary! ;)