On Top of the World

I'm referring to being on top of the world because of where our weekend ended up, 

but I also want to say that driving caravan style with the family 

 is one of my favorite things. 

That alone makes me feel on top of the world, 

the whole family in my sight ...

headed in the same direction. 

We stopped off at Rainbow Park to have our packed lunches. 

The weather was on the cool side, so there was no swimming,

but some wading, skipping rocks and Frisbee time.

The next morning, after breakfast in our room, we gathered everyone and their strollers together,.

Crossing streets with three-year-olds holding hands and skipping across the street,

we followed the beautiful bike trails around Whistler for a 5 mile walk,

Sometimes Jack does not get into the cousin group photos,
but this time he surely did.

Naptime became the perfect time for pool time

and after that we headed to the Kid's Adventure Zone in the Village 

where everyone could choose one event. 

I enjoyed seeing what one thing each one chose when they would have liked to do way more.

Sunday surprised us with beautiful sunshine and a trip up the mountain that

ended up being even better than we could have imagined.

One of the highlights was the open chair lift to the very top of Whistler.

It is a breathtaking ride that slowly takes you into the stillness of mountain tops and space.  

When you approach the peak, you see the new sky bridge that just opened this summer.

The views ...

simply amazing ...

and awe inspiring.

There is something about the mountains that directs my thoughts

to the greatness of the One who created all this! 

We took the Peak 2 Peak gondola that spans the almost two mile distance between 

Whistler and Blackcomb ...

our family filling one car and enjoying the "ride."

With this another family weekend has come and gone ...

but as the days slip by we are left with so many memories to hold. 

Cherished mountain top experiences

that bind us in the ebb and flow of how we do family life.