So on Canada day we decided that we wanted to see Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge. It was a real experience and fun to see all the crowds. We arrived early and headed up to see the hill but decided to stay  by the corner of Rideau to see the Royal couple before heading off to some other Canada day events.

We waited several hours but it was well worth the wait to see the excitement of the crowd and see to see the Royal couple so close.

Once they passed we went to Major’s Hill Park and Jacques Cartier Park.

The Snow Birds

On our way back to the car, Sussex was closed as the Royal couple were leaving the hill on their way back to the GG. I got a photo of Prince William as he passed by.

I love the Olympics and am very excited that they will be starting on Friday in Vancouver! I can’t wait to watch the skating, skiing and anything else I can catch on tv. I have been searching for the Olympic mittens since Christmas and finally found them on Sunday! I am very excited! There is so much cheer gear out there but these mittens and possibly a mascot hat may be all I get…unless I get one of those wicked sweaters that lululemon has…or one of the Birks mascot charms…Valentine’s Day is coming! let the games begin!

This weekend I went to So You Think You Can Dance Canada with a friend and her family. It was her daughters first concert – which is always exciting. We were sitting in the 7th row so we had an amazing view. I was happy because it’s always easier to get good concert photos when you are close and having to use a P&S camera. Read the rest of this entry »