Penderific!

As I mentioned in my last post, we successfully made it to Pender Island - no baby sickness getting in the way! We had a great weekend. Way way way way way way way way too much eating by yours truly. A bit too much drinking (mostly by the dads), and as always, a whole lot of laughs. The two big kids (aged 4.5) got along marvelously (I wish I could say "as always" but we went through a couple of fighting years when they were 3ish. They are now back to BFFs - phew!) and the three little ones (1 yr) kept the eye poking to a minimum. Five lovely kids we have between us!


It is always so nice to get together with these guys; they are like family, all three generations. Becky and I have been friends for over 15 years; then entered our spouses who couldn't be more in love with each other; then Grammy and Grandpa were added to the mix (it's their house on Pender); and finally came Gabe, Rio, Asher, Nolan and Olivia, in that order. Our families have been through A LOT together. University, engagements (one on Pender - us), weddings (one on Pender - them), first homes, pregnancies, pregnancy losses, and now our amazing kids. We are so blessed to have these friends in our lives!

Three cats chillin' on the ferry

 Why bring fancy toys when you can put a baby in a box?

Baby in a Box #2

Best friends

Christmas Craft Corner  - Grammy spoiled them with a gigantic craft box that kept them more than busy (and will keep Rio and me busy throughout December!)

Between the crafts, the hot tub, the walks, the beach, the books and the imaginations, the big kids were kept busy. Food and drink kept the adults busy. Being cute kept the three babes busy. 

Thanks all, for an amazingly relaxed and refreshing weekend - just what the doctor ordered for the Trousdell Five!