Last week, the kids and I went to Nanaimo for a couple of days to visit. For me, it was the best time I've had in a long time there as I actually got some sleep. Keira slept through the night (miracle) and even the boys slept well. I actually had energy to really enjoy myself. The first day we just relaxed with my dad and brothers and wives. Then on Friday, we met my friend Kathleen and kids at Beban park and for lunch at MacDonalds. It's always so great to hang out with my best friend and the kids loved seeing her kids.We're always thankful when our oldest sons actually get along as they have had some tense moments in the past.
Friday night the whole family came over to my dad's house to celebrate Aidan and Keira's birthday. Even my Aunt and her fiance were there from Alabama. My Grandma S. made her famous birthday cake and dad babrbecued up some awesome burgers. Kristin even decorated the house for the occasion. As usual, the kids were the entertainment for the evening. Right now they are very into charades so we played charades. They acted out most of the animals that they know for everybody. 
On Saturday, we went down to Neck Point Park with dad and the Grandma's to play and for a picnic. The boys and Keira loved it there. The boys spent most of there time finding crabs and Keira had her first taste of seaweed. It was so nice to be with my beautiful grandmothers and enjoy my kids with them. The whole time we were in Nanaimo Aidan kept asking if Great Grandma's were going to be at everything. It's nice to have my kids so connected to their great grandparents. Anyways, such a fun weekend and I wasn't even completely exhausted from it.
3 comments:
Looks like a great trip...and great sleep, that's amazing. You are going to want to go back sooner rather than later. Makes my heart ache for home and to see you all! Glad you had so much fun together!
Looks like Leah beat to the post! HAHA!
I know the great Grandmas enjoyed being with you all as much as Aidan enjoyed them. How thoughtful of him. I know how much Mom loves Neck Point...and then to have you all there too...made her whole month for sure. Auntie Karen was delighted to see you all too. Glad you got some sleep as I know how you dread going to Nanaimo sometimes...so that was a treat. Glad also that you had a great visit!
It was wonderful having you at Papa's house for a few days. I had sooooo much fun playing and exploring with the kids. I am in withdrawal now and wishing you had left the kids with me for a week or two. I am so glad you got some sleep this visit.
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