29/12/2013 - Wedding Oriented Day

We ended last night with talking to our gorgeous Canadian friends, Leigh and Cory (via Viber!) - was so good to hear their voices and we can't wait to see them in a couple of days when we head up to Whistler.

I had a bit of a restless nights sleep last night. I thought it was jetlag that woke me up at around 1am Vancouver time... but when I fell back asleep and woke again at 6.45am I realised that I have been struck down with a cold. Now I understand why my ear wouldn't clear on the plane. Ugh.
 

So, after falling asleep again and waking up at 11am - it was time to head to organise our Marriage License. The process was pain free. Very easy. $100 later we have a piece of paper that will allow us to get married here. Hooray. It was a little drizzly here today - which is expected in Vancouver during the winter months. It's nowhere near as cold as I thought it was going to be. No need for thermals. Happy about that. The ugg boots are definitely getting worn in though.

 

We came back to our apartment via having lunch at Cafe Crepe. Craig had a Kokanee Beer (his favourite) in honour of Arthur's birthday back home. (HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARTY!)  I also went via Starbucks where I finally had a Pumpkin Spiced Latte. Oh how I wish that Starbucks Australia would bring this flavour back.

 

Craig gets his Ko

After a very quick dropping off of some cold and flu supplies, we went downstairs to meet our lovely wedding planner, Marcie (Bliss Events) - and we also were messaged by our officient Shawn (and his lovely wife Erica - "Young Hip and Married") to say they had a cancellation and would have time to meet us today - which was great because we could sit down and discuss various timings and what our ceremony is going to be like with both planner and officient. It was really great to meet these guys as we have been communicating through emails and Facebook for quite a few months.

These guys are amazing and we have quickly realised that we have definitly selected the right people to be in charge of our special day. :-)

After our meetings were done and dusted, we decided to go for a walk to find something for dinner. We strolled down Robson Street and did a little bit of shopping, and then walked down to the Waterfront and took a few photos. Was good to get out and get some fresh air and exercise. I can't wait to get to the gym tomorrow night to do BodyPump. It's been a week since my last pump class and I know it's going to hurt.

Canada Place

For dinner, we ended up at a Pizza place on Granville Street which had cheap slices. Dinner between us was under $10. Not the healthiest choice, I admit.

We're now back at our apartment and seem to have kicked jetlag in the butt. Hoping to wake up tomorrow and have less of a head cold. Thank goodness for NeoCitran and Tylenol.