Ice Dreams Soda Shop

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This little ice cream shop was so cute. It is basically a cola cola paraphernalia hoarders dream.  b3EY46kN4Okw2nxX.jpg

The owner collected all kinds of coca cola trinkets and decorated the shop with it. Along with their ice creams, they had cold and hot drinks to choose from. Cash only!1Paqa1r8qz9sZJdh.jpg

I got some crazy ice cream with chocolate fish in it.M5YpMLpTKxaGR2zH.jpg

WSPLmLA5fcT2EZlp.jpgIt kind of reminded me of my mom, because she drank one coke a day, and loved the polar bears and those old school coca cola glasses!

Ice Dreams Soda Shop
3131 Muskoka Road 169
Bala, ON P0C 1A0, Canada

 

Bala Bay Inn

fY8mqkzvx7G4StSK.jpgMuskoka is wonderfully scenic. Lakes, the trees, the rocks. I love it. I want to go back. The place we stayed in was called the Bala Bay Inn. Super cute, super old. So old that it has a ghost. Don’t worry, he’s friendly. Luckily for me, I didn’t even notice his was there, because I’m scared…of everything, in general.sAzMwsGmc1d39Qkz.jpgLocated right across the street from a place that you can rent stand up paddle boards, canoes, and kayaks, this makes it a great location. It’s also walking distance from Jasper Park (where the wedding was held). The Inn is know for it’s restaurant, which serves brunch on Sundays, and is open for lunch and dinner on weekends.

Qq1gZL0RZbBUvSAo.jpgThe colors inside are bright and fun. Not what’d you expect from an old place. The staff is SUPER friendly, and helpful. And the restaurant is delicious.

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uXnN6EP19Xo4OnGg.jpgOur room was literally just a room. You get a bed, a desk, a set of drawers and a chair. Well I mean you also get a bathroom, but that is it. Don’t go on a lake vacation and look for technology. The wifi was shotty, if you got any at all. At least it was from our room. But that’s okay. The point of being out here, is to enjoy the break from the busy city life right? Some people had TVs in their room. Which was a tiny box. We didn’t have that. There also isn’t a phone in the room. So get your exercise in and walk downstairs if you want to talk to the front desk.

I’m not complaining though. I really really liked it there. It’s the forced break I really needed. And the exercise! Did I mention how great and helpful the staff is there? I definitely want to go back there, if I need a real BREAK from city life.

 

Congratulations Amy & Kyle

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They did it! After a year of stressing and planning, its over and now they can live happily ever after. The wedding activities also consisted of a welcome bbq at their cottage.

rLxWJQWvqoYTdhcH.jpgThis included, canoeing, stand up boarding, swimming and fireworks. Yes, they had their own fireworks show. 2WZqIfq2YnIQu0C7.jpg

My darling niece, Avairy, the flower girl who had to quit her job because running around was way better, and her daddy Jordan.4JrZOmjkeTLUQMrk.jpg

These two are so cute, you wanna barf. But like, a cute barf. The ceremony was headed by Jordan’s father, the pastor. They had seating for 70 guests, in the Jasper Park pavilion.  She looked beautiful against the handmade backdrop (good job bridesmaids!)4lH9guCCg9WZWLlN.jpg

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Goat’s milk soap, and Jones soda (not pictured) with a picture of their furbaby on it.fQHi7N3O1Lcg9POr.jpg

Each place setting had something fun suggested on it to get to know your table mates.F4nybXrG9klV3A1V.jpg

Love was definitely in the air. I can’t wait to marry my love next week! (Not the wedding just  the legal document signing :D)jhmSCqIpFoSkt2uc.jpg

My gorgeous cousin, glowing on her wedding day!kejOIBxzVngPTS8m.jpg

Another beautiful cousin. Yes I have lots, Annie, Avairy’s (the flower girl) mama. VaNSdt3bqwuxYmqR.jpg

The first dance. So sweet. And then we broke it dooooooooooooown!GyFloaxfFx8qvXkz.jpgIt was worth the 12 hour road trip to see family and relax lakeside. The wedding was sweet, simple, beautifully done, and gave me a refreshed outlook on weddings. Maybe I will try harder to plan our wedding. As long as family is there that’s all that matters really. I wish the best for you both Amy & Kyle! See you next year at ours! ENJOY THE FREEDOM of no longer wedding planning <3

 

Refreshed

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We are back from vacation, and just as I predicted, it was all I needed. After a grueling 12 hours in the car, we made it home. I am happy and ready to tackle my to do list with a new joie de vivre.

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The cottage was beautiful. So much bright light reflecting off the lake. The temperature was perfect. The only thing to complain about, if you want me to be realistic, is the mosquitoes. Muskoka Mosquitoes. They are huge, relentless and the boss of this town. Everyone was spraying every 30 minutes just to prevent being eaten alive.

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There were lots of water activities to participate in… which I didn’t, because I am terrified by bodies of natural water. However, the honey did get me in a canoe. That didn’t last very long. Luckily he got in with our cousin and they power rowed so far away from us, and caught a fish!

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It was so great to be back around family. I feel like all my female relatives are in Canada, while I’m stuck in America with all the boys!

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We made a pact to see each other at least once a year. 2 years in a row so far!

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There are too many cute babies in this family.

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The lake life, is the good life. More posts later! For now, time to catch up with my life! Thank you so much for having us Amy!