Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games

This week has been Olympic mania.  We loved the opening ceremonies.  Did you watch them?  I thought the special effects were excellent.  I was wasn't surprised to see Wayne Gretzky lighting the torch.  At some points I thought some of the people from the crowd might leap right into the truck with him, they were running so close beside!  We couldn't help but notice that Bryan Adams and Nelly Fertado were lip syncing, but I was still so proud and excited to see a handful of Canadian legends performing. 

We headed into Vancouver today on the sky train.  I've of course been to Vancouver many times (we live about 45mins from downtown), but this time and it was like nothing I'd ever seen before.  It was  amazing. 

There were so many people on the street that it was difficult to even move at some points. 

The weather was crystal clear and bright. 

We saw the torch, which is behind a barrier.  I thank Mark for a lot of the photography in this post.  

I must comment on the fashion I saw as we walked around.  Everyone had on red and white Olympic wear and I was especially eyeing the red hoodies and knit sweaters.  We made it into the Olympic "superstore" at the Bay for clothing, but these items are near impossible to find.  The saleslady said they get shipments everyday, but the sweaters are gone by 10:00 am.

We spent a lot of our time around the Vancouver Art Gallery.  Speaking of fashion, there were some anti -fur protesters,

and my children were happily playing on the lions right behind them. 

It was thrilling to be a part of the celebration.  We even got a photo with Gordon Campbell, the Premier of B.C.

 

Ah, Vancouver.  We love you!  Go Canada go!!!  We got our first gold today.

Then back at home,

Loved making Valentines with my Cricut machine

and our very own Bobsled team!

Happy Olympics and Valentines day to you!!

Comments

[Heather]

The protesters make me chuckle. Happy Valentine's Day, right? haha. And I look forward to seeing your blobsled team in future Olympics!

[Steelkitten]

I do love the torch - it looks wonderful.

And ROFL at the appropriately placed heart on the anti-fur protester. Kudos to them for stripping off in the cold. Noticed he still kept his scarf on - much good that will do him in the cold when everything else is uncovered!

[family dentist]

Oh my those pictures brings back last years memory! I'm so loving it.

[Dom]

best olympic games in my life.