Happy Monday Tuesday, friendly faces!
I meant to get this recap up for you guys yesterday, but then I started studying and before I knew it, a handful of hours had gone by and my brain felt like mush so I played video games instead 😆 I also had a nasty bump on my head from where the ceiling attacked me, but I’ll get to that in a second.
So like I mentioned on Thursday, I spent the weekend up here…
… visiting this girl right here…
It was Sam’s birthday on Friday, so I made the drive out to Canmore to see her. I’m still having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that she’s a mere 4-hour drive away from me as opposed to a 4-hour flight, but I foresee many mountain adventures in our near future… especially once snowboarding season starts up. Speaking of which, it snowed here on Sunday and I got all sorts of excited. I know, I know… try not to hate me. But I get excited about perfect snowboarding weather just like runners get excited about perfect running weather. The only difference is that mine just happens to be a little less popular with the majority of the population. But I digress.
So I got to Canmore in the early afternoon, and after tackling Sam in a big hug, I had the pleasure of meeting being assaulted by this guy right here…
Atticus the Pug. And don’t let his calm and cool demeanour fool you — the little [big] guy is a whirlwind of in-your-face wiggles and snorts… at least he is for the 2 hours a day when he’s not being a lazy bum…
Love. So Sam and I spent the afternoon catching up while waiting for Jo to finish being a responsible adult and get home from work. Eventually she did, and our awkward little family of 4 was complete…
We spent some time chatting, eating, and beautifying before heading out to Banff for a crazy night on the town…
Kidding. Anyone who tells you that Banff nightlife is wild is lying. It’s better during the season, but in this in-betweeny time, it’s basically dead. I think the most happening place was some bar with a retro band made up of 3 older men in bad suits. But we made our own fun and still managed to have a great night… especially because it ended with cupcakes that I brought out from an awesome nut-free (!!!!!) bakery in Edmonton called Fuss Cupcakes…
Unfortunately, they ended the night in pretty bad shape…
… but I guess that’ what happens when you go with one of everything on the weekly menu and everyone wants to sample each flavour (Bliss is amazing, by the way).
So that was Friday, but Saturday started bright and early when I got in a fight with the ceiling… I had the pleasure of sleeping in the top bunk (it was just like camp as a kid!!!), and I guess I forgot to remember that meant the ceiling was a lot closer than normal, so I tried to head-butt it when I sat up and it didn’t end too well for me — I do believe some vulgar words escaped my mouth, and I still have a tender bump on my head.
Fortunately, the rest of the day played out much better, with the highlight being a hike to Troll Falls in Kananaskis…
Unfortunately, I had to cut my visit a day short because of a work-related issue, but I didn’t mind too much since I know it was only the first of many visits to come 😀
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So many Spoons pictures in one post. I love it. Also, that dog. Think he’d play well with Oscar?
Only one way to find out! I think you and Oscar need to go on a little road trip 😀
I’m jealous of Sam for getting to meet you, and I’m jealous of you for getting to meet Sam! It looks like the three of you had a fabulous, delicious, COLD weekend. xoxo
Aw I love this post! I’m not so down with you stealing Sam away from me, but I guess I’ll share! Glad you ladies had a wonderful time! xoxox
It’s your face! You’re already beating me at this ‘post more pictures’ thing haha
😆 Only because other people took pictures of me and I didn’t have to do it myself. THAT I’m no good at…
Jealous you guys get to hang out all the time now!! I told Sam that if she has a BLEND trip to Las Vegas I’m crashing it (although she told me I would be invited so there would be no need to crash it).
What a beautiful place! Looks like you had a great time, Amanda. Atticus is adorable! It’s great when the people you love are close (4 hour drive as opposed to a 4 hour flight is Close in my opinion!) I’ve always heard that Banff is a beautiful area. Your photos prove it!
I can’t believe they harassed those cupcakes. Cerealsly.
Oh my gosh, I’m so jealous of your little visit!! I really need to come out there and visit all of you. That would be good times.
I can’t believe it already snowed there! I will be super excited if we even get one day of snow this year! I’m over rain already.
Eeeeeee!!! It would be -amazing- if you did!!!
I think we could arrange it 😀
We definitely NEED to meet!
This looks like an awesome (if short 🙁 ) vacation 🙂 Hope your head is feeling better!
Ahhhh sooo much fun!!!I love meeting up with bloggers. And that scenery is beautiful!
I’m meeting a bunch of fashion bloggers when I go to NYC in Feb! So so so excited.
I’m a December baby. I was supposed to be born ON Christmas but I came early (thank goodness!)
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I’ve met lots of bloggers but it has been FAR too long since I’ve seen you lady! Hope we can change that soon. 🙂
Looks like it was an awesome weekend!
All I’m saying is that your gorgeous face better be in Toronto in 1.5 weeks 😀
THOSE CUPCAKES!! And the exploration…and eating…and chatting with friends. What a fantastic getaway! AHHHAHA THAT DOG.
i say we have blend there next year!! bring the cupcakes and the pug and all the BLENDS!
I’ve met a few local bloggers at races and I met Michele (Paleo running momma) when we did the RRCA training! Its fun to meet b loggers in real life but kind of weird because you already feel like you know so much about them!
Glad you had a fun weekend but sorry it was cut short!
Glad to know I’m not the only person that eats cupcakes like that! Haha, love it.
This makes me want to venture up into the mountains! They are so close and yet I very rarely make it up there. Sad, but true.
LOVE that three of my favorite Canadians were in one place sharing smiles and cupcakes! Laughing at Atticus’ demeanor and position in the awkward family photo. I want to meet him. Oh and you lovely ladies too 😉
Hope your head heals up quickly, Amanda! ♥
So does that mean you’re planning a visit to the Rockies? 😀
Maybe not in the immediate future, but most definitely some day in the next few years!! Seems so long, but I really really really want to.
Cupcake sampling is awesome! I love to split cupcakes with friends so we can try more than one flavor!
Love meeting bloggers in person…It’s pretty crazy how you practically know there before you meet them face to face. It’s so much fun! That is one hot mess of cupcakes, but it’s the way it should be! 😉 Glad you had a good time and more visits planned!
In love with that first pic! What a view!! So beautiful!