We just returned home from our first holiday in 5 years (with the exeception of going to Lethbridge). We first went to Lethbridge for a couple days over Thanksgiving and then proceeded on to Columbia Falls, Montana with some good friends of ours. We had a great time and it was a muchly needed break from "regular" life. We stopped again in Lethbridge for two nights on our way back and got to visit with some exdended family and that was awesome. I love Sunday afternoons with family and really miss that. The kids had a blast on our holiday but Hallie was really missing home after a few days. She wanted her friends, her church, her preschool, her dance class, and even her neighbors. I have to admit that I wasn't quite ready to come back. I was enjoying being away from the everyday stresses that we've been facing lately and I was able to hide my emotions and feelings from myself a little bit. I did some therapeutic shopping which I have to say in hindsight was quite selfish at times and may have bruised a friendship in the meantime. Without justifying that, I have to admit that it allowed me to forget some worries and do something that I really enjoy and rarely get the chance to do. Chris was able to golf a bit and we all got to take advantage of a great hot tub right outside our door. Our accomodations were fabulous and the weather was gorgeous. This past week made us realize that we definately need to take time for vacations!
Here are some recent pics...enjoy!
Here are some recent pics...enjoy!
Grandpas birthday cake from the girls
Grandpa and Raya
Big Boy Theo
Hallie and Dad
Theo at Grandpas party
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Aw, I love that last photo of Theo smiling! Too bad you aren't closer...I'd be all for engaging in some therapuetic shopping on a regular basis. =)
i'd be in on that retail therapy as well! cute kids...they are even cuter in person! I love that last pic of Theo as well.
i'd be in on that retail therapy as well! cute kids...they are even cuter in person! I love that last pic of Theo as well.
oops...stupic mac...i got impatient and it posted twice. sorry. and if you read this james, i was just kidding about mac.
impatience is NOT a cause of the Mac, the Mac can't help it if you can't wait a few seconds... no need for calling it names!
Nice pics Nik
Once again the mother/female "instinct" kicks in and we think we are selfish when we DESERVE to just do something for us. We all need therapy in one form or another and I'm sure your friend understands that shopping was the way to go (I hope you got some good deals.)
Your kids are getting so big!!
Hallie's planned birthday party for grandpa will be forever etched in our memories. Thanks for posting pics. I love checking for them. Mom
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