Everyone's doing it, why can't we?

So, I found out that an old friend of mine from Edmonton is going to be in Maui the same time as I am!?! And we are staying on the same side of the island!?!?! Seriously WEIRD!

I asked her what her plans were for her holiday... (they are going to be there for 2 weeks though... we are only going for 1!) It turns out we have very different itineraries for our holidays, but hopefully we can meet up one evening for a bite and drinks! (or maybe the Luau!)

Back to planning!.....

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Nanaimo Time! Christmas Time!

We finally made it to the island, after a very exciting winter journey along Higway 1 through Western Canada! We observed at least 8 cars in the ditch to some degree and at least 6 other vehicles completely flipped over! (I felt pretty fortunate that Collin's truck has 4x4 at that point!)

We left at 4:45am from Calgary and made it to the ferry terminal in Vancouver by 4:20 pm (I thought we made great time!) Unfortunately we missed the 5:00pm ferry sailing, and had to wait in the vehicle till 7:00 to board our ferry. (by that time, I had played way too much 'Parachute' on my iPod and my eyes were really blood-shot!)

When we finally got to Nanaimo, the kids were exstatic to see me (they wouldn't sleep till I arrived!) and I even heard Nolan exclaim "I missed you, Aunty!" (AWE!!!)

It's going to be a great 3 day visit, and I'm so glad we made the long trip to spend this time of year with my favorite island family! Unfortunately Collin has to return to work on Thursday so we have to make the 12 hour trip back home on Boxing Day. :( I'll be sad, but looking forward to my next opportunity to come back here! I know it will be sooner then I think :)

Merry Christmas to all! Hope you are all enjoying your family and friends!



Here's to a Happy New Year!
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Getting ready to go!

I'm getting excited for my sister and her kids to come visit!!! They will arrive at 2:30ish on Saturday! I should really start kid proofing my place, I have way too much crafting things out right now, and I know that they are the first things the kids will want to play with! (beads, resin and kids DON'T mix!!!)

Paige took one look at the Pony pendant (in my last post) and she went bug eyed! lol I told her that we will make her one when she comes to visit, and she couldn't stop talking about it! She really wanted one with a blue pony, but I don't think I have one... she might have to settle for a purple pony ;)

I'm really looking forward to this 9 day holiday coming up! Ahhhhhhh....
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