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During the one snow fall this Christmas 2007 before it quickly melted away the next day, my family took advantage of this time to sled down a little neighbourhood hill, along with other families in the area. Lots of fun!

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Enjoy and thanks to you!

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Learnt some amazing facts from the sweet Marianne (our BC Place Stadium host):
- BC Place holds the record for most number of seats [60,000] (and size, and a bunch of other stats) for an air-filled building in the world.

The children especially enjoyed the end of the show where we were 'blown out' of the stadium at 80km/h through one of the exit doors. The air pressure from the building naturally creates that force, and when I've edited the videos, I'll add it here.

For now, there are images below of our day in Vancouver…

Field Trip: BC Place Stadium & BC Sports Hall of Fame

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IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck
(written after she found out she was dying from cancer).

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."

There would have been more "I love you's" and more "I'm sorry's."

But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute…look at it and really see it.. . live it and never give it back.

STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!! Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what. Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us. Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with, and what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally. I hope you have a blessed day.

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