Kelowna

So the family went back to the Okanagan to celebrate Opa's 59th birthday and to continue the search begun last year for the world famous Ogopogo.
Why so sad Madeleine? Is it because you're not in the hot tub?

Well don't worry because the hot tub is coming right up!
I took this picture because the hotel has this bizarre policy of no canines in the pools. How peculiar!
This was a big trip for Baby M as she got to meet another kind of four-legged creature. This guy was friendly, hungry and had unspeakably bad teeth.
Both Baby M and Opa could obviously use some picture posing lessons; don't blame the photographer.
Everyone keeping an eagle eye peeled for the Ogopogo.
Baby M wanted to take a dip in Lake Okanagan, but Opa broke the sad news that freezing cold Canadian lakes and toddlers don't mix all that well.
Dad and Madeleine go exploring in the local nut farm (not to be confused with the funny farm that I'm working hard on sending Dad to visit).
Family portrait!!
Family portrait the sequel!!
There was a little time for a winery visit, or three.
Success!! Finally the Ogopogo located! So all in all, with the exception of a very minor incident, the trip proved to be a success. Check back soon for the family get-away to Mount Baker.