May 12th was Oma's 85th birthday. For the past few years she picked a fun outing for the whole family to attend.
Two years ago we all went to Fleetwood Pool for swimming, and last year was a trip to Science World with everyone! This year she chose for everyone to go to the Aquarium, followed by a lovely dinner at the Coal Harbour Cactus Club.
I love this idea, as it gets the whole family together enjoying an experience and learning together.
Sunday, May 15, at 2pm we all met up at the Aquarium before entering as a group. The weather was cloudy, but mild. Very comfortable!
I hadn't been to the aquarium in years! There were many changes, namely the addition of the sting-ray touch tank, the penguin exhibit, and the transfer of two harbour porpoises into the beluga tank. I LOVE animals, so any outing like this has a smile on my face.
At the dinner we had a fixed menu (with three options for appetizers & entrees, and two for dessert) as well as an "open bar" - meaning someone very generous had offered to pick up the tab.
Throughout the evening there were a few speeches and toasts, and Oma shared some words of wisdom at the end before everyone headed their separate ways.
She is an incredible and inspiring person. Very forward thinking, quick as a whip even at 85, committed to her faith, and maintains a positive attitude. We love you Oma!
The whole group (minus Uncle Arie) out front of the Aquarium!
The male seahorse was pregnant! I don't remember ever seeing seahorses here before. They're bigger than I thought!
Sweet little monkey in the tropical exhibit
The bird in the front here (Ollie I think) is 55 years old! I definitely did not know parrots lived that long.
Getting set up and waiting for the Beluga & Harbour Porpoise training show
This is a false killer whale(?). He's got a pretty good face!
Waiting for the dolphin show! I was shocked we got such good "seats" for this one
"You so totally rock DUDE!"
'Finding Nemo' has forever changed the aquarium!
A lovely shot of Oma and Adrianne outside Cactus Club at Coal Harbour.
At the dinner we had a fixed menu (with three options for appetizers & entrees, and two for dessert) as well as an "open bar" - meaning someone very generous had offered to pick up the tab.
Throughout the evening there were a few speeches and toasts, and Oma shared some words of wisdom at the end before everyone headed their separate ways.
She is an incredible and inspiring person. Very forward thinking, quick as a whip even at 85, committed to her faith, and maintains a positive attitude. We love you Oma!
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