Last weekend there was this big huge blogger party that all the cool kids went to. They flew to Chicago where they got swag and went to parties and heard fabulous speakers.
Me? I stayed home.
I doubt there was a view like this at BlogHer
However, a few of us decided to have a party of our own even though we weren’t going. A big old pity party on the beach. The always cool Left Coast Mama organized it and so we loaded up our barbecues and our kids and headed to Spanish Banks in Vancouver. Which always makes me, the suburbanite, a little nervous. What if I have to parallel park? What if my clothes aren’t cool enough or I don’t know the hip catch phrases?
More with the Vancouver prettiness
I needn’t have worried. It was a lovely day, and Jacob, Hannah and I had a great time. I only got a little bit lost before I managed to find the right spot. Really, hardly worth a mention. And Hannah calmed down considerably when I reassured her that she didn’t need to speak Spanish just because the place is called Spanish Banks. It’s a big relief because she hasn’t seen much Dora since back in November so she’s a little rusty these days. 
The kids are hard at work digging
We were joined by Gwen, Tracey, Susan and Kerry, as well as kids, spouses and one Nana. The guest of honour, for sure, was baby Tara at just over a week old on her first trip out, so sweet. There was sun, sand and sea. Sandcastles were built and holes were dug. Jacob became thoroughly covered in beach debris but had a grand time crawling around and putting sand in his mouth. And there were hot dogs, thanks to Anthony and his mad barbecuing skills.
Kerry on her first outing with wee baby Tara
Really, it was a lot of fun. Hannah was terribly sad to leave and asked if we could move to Spanish Banks. I told her I would check the couch cushions to see if I could find a spare $1 million or so. So far all I’ve found is $0.36 and a lot of stale Cheerios, but I haven’t abandoned all hope yet. In the meantime. I’ll leave you with the rest of my photos of the day:
Who needs Chicago and free Crocs when you have beach toys and a great view? (Although I’m totally hoping to make it to BlogHer 2010 in New York, so don’t be surprised if my tune changes rather suddenly around this time next year.)
That sounds (and looks) like so much fun.
I always say I’m going to go, then I never go! Something always comes up closer to home! However, if YOU’RE going to go….then I may have an extra incentive for actually making one of these things!
Looks amazing. I miss BC. We had our own Toronto patio pity party. That means that 5 of us mamas got wasted and stayed out way too late. Good times!
Sounds like fun!
I may see you in NYC next year… it’s so close to here so I don’t think I have any excuse!
Looks like a fabulous time! I’ve been hearing some nasty drama rumors around the web about this BlogHer Conference. I had been wanting to go,but I’m not good with the drama so now I’m not sure.
That looks like a good time. And great view.
I hope you go to BlogHer’10. I bought my ticket and I would love to meet you!
Now I’m envious. No Target stores over here, and no pity parties on our beaches. Please share: what do bloggers talk about when together? (and, of course, what are the hip catch phrases, did you learn any:)?)
I heard no hip catch phrases unless you count “don’t touch those toys they aren’t yours” or “does anyone want a hot dog”?
Oops forgot to thank you for taking the great pictures of our day.
2010 is on my adgenda too!
I just saw pictures on “I Should Be Folding Laundry” of her Blogher adventures and getting to meet the Pioneer Woman; I’d love to go too though I wonder how possible that will be at this time next year (a toddler and an infant).
Anyway, love your pics. Looks like you all are having a fantastic time . . . with or without Chicago, lol.
As always, beautiful pics, Amber! Looks like there was plenty of fun on the Spanish Banks. I totally cracked up when you said Hannah’s Spanish was rusty because she hadn’t seen Dora in months. Maybe Ryan could tutor her; according to his teacher, he can now count to eight in Spanish. I don’t know when or where he picked that up—the only TV he shows interest in is Thomas.
Oh, I almost forgot…I hope to see you in NYC next year, we can be newbies together!
That looks like so much fun! I like Hannah’s post on the log.
Hope to see you in 2010 in NYC.
It took us till 9 pm to get home due to giant poo diaper and hunger and two VERY over tired and over excited kids…had to keep stopping!
Was so proud that I made it down to see everyone though on a perfect day!
Great photos! It looked like a spectacular day at the beach!
Thanks for the great wrap-up. It was a fun day for sure!
My kind of pity party.
Also, a Vancouverite blogger who did not go to Chicago. Love the pity party idea. Wish I would have thought of that too!
; )
jackie.
All right, just stumbled here from one of those “other posts” widgets, but I just want to say: If you don’t go to BlogHer10 and you have another Vancouver pity party, you should totally let me know to give me incentive to drive up from Seattle. Also, can I say how much I love the reclining log pose? That girl’s got pizzazz.
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