Lasts

Canada - this was a picture that my aunt took in Canada. Love my little girl!

Britton loves photography and took this picture the other day.

Friday - After we made it back from Canada, we were exhausted! I had to work the following three days and so by Friday night we decided to have a movie night with the kids. Brandon had fallen asleep earlier! 

 Saturday - We went out to eat and then to the fountain with the Lands. The kids had so much fun!

These boys really are best friends.

 Wednesday - On Sunday night we had a share service at Springfield Baptist and then another share service on Wednesday at Rock Springs. Both of these nights were incredible. It was so amazing to be with everyone and share what God had done through us. Hearing Leslie's testimony brought tears to everyone's eyes. Everyone did a great job! I can't believe this trip is officially over.

Thursday - Today was a day of lasts. Last day of soccer/basketball, last day of school for the summer,

 and last day of dance class.

 

 We ended today with Not a Fan Bible study at church.

Saying Goodbye

I can't believe that it's time to say goodbye! This morning Britton got to do something so much fun!





He got to ride in one of Opa's semi trucks!


He was so excited.








Opa got Britton and Dylan matching shirts. These boys had a great time together.


We packed up all our stuff and headed for the airport. Of course we had to stop at Tim Hortons one last time!


Britton said "mama, can we come back to Canada and stay for 100 days?"


Melts my heart that he loves this place as much as I do.


I was worried about flying back with these two on my own but I really don't think they could have been any better. Customs was so easy, security went great and they were excited to get on the plane.


So four plane rides later, over 16 hours in a van, worship, ministering, family time and so much more later we headed home. What an incredible experience this was, an unforgettable one. We arrived home about 10:30 at night and fell into bed. So incredibly blessed.

A&W and Cookout

Part of me will always be at home in Canada. I always have mixed emotions about going, excitement, anticipation but also some sadness.


I love seeing family but it also reminds me of how far we are away. This morning I was able to go shopping with Auntie Patti, Auntie Janice, Opa, Oma and Angela. After some shopping we headed to A&W with the kids for lunch.


Love this place!


It was such a nice time of fellowship and fun. I still remember being in Auntie Janice's wedding!


Auntie Patti and I have always been really close, I was able to spend a summer with her, Uncle Phillippe and their baby at the time, Eric, in Prince Edward Island. It was such a good time!


Love my grandparents.


The kids next back for naps and I ran errands with my aunts. It was so nice to be able to just hang out with them. Now I just have to convince them to come for a visit down to TN ;) Then we headed to Angela's for a BBQ.


It was a beautiful day.


So many things I miss about Canada but the summer weather is definitely one of them.


Just being about to be outside and enjoy it all.














My kids love their Opa and I don't even really think notice how far we live away.








4 generations.


Next year my grandparents will have been married 60 years.








We enjoyed a night with family, eating, playing and laughing.








After awhile we went to a park for the kids to play.





Angela has one so close!


Paityn was scared to walk across the bridge so Britton picked her up and carried her.


He is the best big brother. After s'mores, hugs and kisses, we headed back to dad and Marion's house for bed. Hard to believe this vacation is almost over. Can we rewind the time?