We have been bad bloggers. Aw well! We have been so busy this summer and we haven’t wanted to be on our screens all that much. But it’s been a wonderful summer. After I wrapped up summer school, we headed up to Canada to spend some much needed time with my family in Southern Ontario. We had a wonderful visit with my mom and dad. Lots of time spent hanging by the pool and eating copious amounts of Tim Hortons. We also were so happy to be there to celebrate my dad’s birthday with a sushi dinner, complete with a singing robot. Other highlights included seeing my cousin Lauren’s beautiful new baby, Levi (and his awesome older brother Wyatt!) and also getting to see my cousin Andrew and his fabulous café, Goldies. Fun times golfing with my dad, Uncle Herb, and Lauren as well! Always on the lookout for Pinkie 😉 Another highlight of the trip was spending time with my Aunt Kathryn and her sons Jason and Jeff, and Jeff’s son Hunter. It was great sitting around the pool watching LouLou and her cousin splash around in the pool.
During the second week, we headed up to my old friend Sarah’s cottage and had the best time chillaxing and catching up after way too long. When we were up north we also got to see my Auntie Joyce and Ian and have a swim in their beautiful pool. We came home and then after a day of rest headed to Canada’s Wonderland (a.k.a. Wonderful Canada) and Jeff and Josie went on three crazy roller coasters and LouLou and I loved Snoopyville. It was a super fun day and I felt like I had run a marathon at the end of it – lol!
Soon it was time to say farewell to our family and friends in Canada – it’s always too short and it’s really hard to say goodbye. But, this trip was a bit different because instead of heading straight home to Los Angeles, we flew to Vancouver. We spent one night in this glorious city and enjoyed a morning in Stanley Park. LouLou was thrilled to see the Totem Poles and we all enjoyed the little red railroad. Then, Jeff’s sister Diana and her family met us and drove us over the border to take the ferry to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island in Washington state. Such a beautiful place and such a wonderful family. We loved just hanging out with the Pieples around the campfire, and getting the grand tour of the island with Nylah driving! And maybe the biggest highlight of the trip with our kayak trip with Satchell – what an incredible night. Thank you so much Tommy and Diana for hosting us – we love you guys so much!
Overall, it was an incredible trip and it was long overdue after three years away due to the pandemic. We are so lucky to have such wonderful, supportive family and friends and we both felt it this trip more than ever.
