Such a lot to tell but first the weekly challenge. It is to eat meat. And plant protein. Actually it was kind of interesting, her perspective on protein and why it is so vital. But for sure one must eat protein, and the right kind. Low fat, less red meat, lots of fish etc…
So, I had a wonderful trip up to Kamloops. I drove up to Nanaimo, taking my time along the way and didn't have long to wait for the ferry. I popped upstairs and bought a coffee and then sat downstairs in the car reading my book. I drove straight to Whitespot and met April for lunch and a fantastic visit. I then met my niece Dorothy over by the PNE and she rode up to Kamloops with me. What an amazing girl she is. We visited and laughed and stopped at a schnitzel house for dinner and arrived in Kamloops around nine or ten. Emily and Austin arrived about an hour later. My brother and his lovely wife Antonia were there as well. And this gathering is so much more happy than the last one at their house, for mom's funeral.
The baby shower the next day was awesome. There were about 25 people there…lots of babies and friends and relatives. We had a wonderful time and it was truly special to get to know baby Ainsley. I have put some pics below. She is exactly one month old. And it was really nice to reconnect with people I don't see often. I would love to live in Kamloops. Maybe one day….
After the shower was over, Stan, Antonia, Kathy, Kerry, Emily and Austin, all sat down on their lovely lower deck and had a drink and such interesting conversation. Actually we discussed prisons and prison sentences and the law! Pretty heavy subject for a sunny afternoon but very interesting. We then all piled into K & K new eight seater van and headed down to the park on the river. There was so much going on. There was a whole kids bouncy/water park/play area. There was a huge beer garden. There was 'music in the park' and that night it was a cover band for Fleetwood Mac…which of course was great for my siblings and myself..we could pretty much sing every song!
We met Austin's awesome parents, Stan and Kerry, bless them, went and stood in line and bought us all rib dinners, because, most important it was RIB FEST IN THE PARK night!!!!! Man we had fun!!! The ribs were amazing, the company was amazing, the music was amazing…we had to yell to be heard and our ears were bleeding from the noise…but honestly it was the most fun I have had in ages!!!!!
I left around one the next day and drove down to Cookie's. Brian and Kevin made a delicious dinner and TJ and Matt came over with their beautiful sweet little Maxen…12 months. What a happy bouncy sweet boy and he is so beautiful. I finally got meet him. I feel bad that it took a year!
I had such a wonderful visit with them! Pam, a friend of ours from high school came over and yet again we had fantastic conversation. We walked her home around 11 at night. The next morning Cookie was babysitting her other grandchild Rylon. And again, such an amazing little boy. I have met him before but this time I got to just sit and watch him operate..my fave thing to do with little ones. He is 18 months old and such a studious little fellow. Darren came to pick him up just before I had to go so I got to see ALL of Cookie's kids and her grandchildren. So very special.
I left around three and got into the line up for the five oclock ferry and texting with Kevin, who I knew was also on his way to our house, I found out they were on the same ferry!!! So we had an awesome dinner on the ferry and it was so good to see my own little ones, first time since Xmas!!
So now here we are, at home and they are staying downstairs til the end of August!!! I am so happy!
This weekend is going to be crazy fun. April, Myles and Jess are coming and staying til Monday! Monte is bringing his tent and staying for the weekend. Aryn and Bradley are coming on Sunday and spending the night. And Saturday night Austin and his parents are coming for dinner. So I think I am getting as much company and reasons to cook here as I did in North Van which makes me a happy camper.
was going to ask if you connected on the ferry!
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