I think this is the first time I can officially say I have jetlag. Either that or I am just exhausted from a week of tending to Apple by myself (I did have a little help when Mom was there, but Apple just wanted to be with Mama) or from flying with two kids all day long. We had another stellar trip with Westjet, I may just have to write them a letter saying Thanks. The six AM flight out of Regina was uneventful and Apple slept, hooray! Our three hour layover in Calgary was spent having breakfast and letting the kids play. The time passed quickly and we were back on an airplane before I knew it. Both Apple and J were sound asleep before take-off and I had a two hours to watch tv uninterrupted. It was amazing.
As much as it pains me to leave my Sister and her family, I miss home and Hubby and despite J asking to move to Regina, I told him to talk to his Uncle about moving back here. It was another great trip and J is alreay making plans for next year.
Here is a photo recap of our last few days.
Meeting up with fellow bloggers, Anna and Kami.
I won a little giveaway from Anna’s blog and she delivered it in person, or I should say her beautiful little girl delivered it to me. Bling for my fridge!
I made a little purchase from Anna’s Etsy Shop. It is a very beachy painting to me and it matches my decor, so I had to make a purchase.
The Corner Gas Set. They just started filming their last season. My last two visits we intended to get out to the set, so this year we went due to the fact that they won’t be filming next year. Unless of course they do the movie that we heard talk about in town.
One of the many photos I took of farms on the Praries. There is something to be said for the flatness. You can see for miles and miles. Farms and buildings are the only things on the horizon, it is stunning and beautiful.
And the last photo for today, Mamalang and I were exchange partners for the Organizational Swaparooni. Her package was waiting for me when I got home. She found a beautiful set for my kitchen one to hold all the mail bills that come in the mail and the other for business cards. I love them. They have already taken up residence beside my computer on our little half wall. The colours match our kitchen paint and family room colours perfectly. Mamalang did a fantastic job picking this out for me. And we found out we love the same beach!! Now that doesn’t happen that I find someone who has even heard of my beach let alone loves it. Thank you Mamalang.
Our visit has been very full and very tiring. My Sister, who just had a baby a week and a half ago, by c-section, was involved with a Conference. Shine. I thought we were only attending on Saturday for a couple of hours, since she should have been resting. But, Friday morning, not only did she wake up refreshed and anew, but she informed me we were going to a dinner that night and would be there all day on Saturday. I not only was unprepared, but I needed something to wear. Off to go shopping!!
I don’t have any photos of me in my new dress or new skirt, but I do have one of my Sis in her new dress, with our Mom and baby (Did I mention he was 11lbs 1oz at birth???).
Here is one of myself and a few of the nice ladies we met. Speaking of which. At Friday’s dinner, a beautiful woman was sitting with us and we got chatting. And talk about small world of all small worlds. Other than my Sister, at that time I only knew one other person in Regina. Anna Banana. So this beautiful woman is telling us about her friend. And all of a sudden I said, “Are you talking about Anna Banana??” and she says yes! So here we were sitting at the same table out of over 500 women, how crazy is that? She too has a blog so you will all have to go over and say hi to her. HEY MELANIE!! Unfortunately I did not take a photo of us together, I am hoping to see her again before I go, so if I do we will be sure to get a photo.
Sunday was Ballet recital day. We attended last year and GR was thrilled that we were attending again this year. J has been talking about going to the ballet for weeks. We were a little worried that the two boys were going to be out of control. But, the lights went out and they were perfect gentlemen. Discussing the different dances and the scenery and lighting. If we can keep them appreciating the ballet all through their lives two women will be absolutely thrilled to be married to these two. GR was a frog this year and what a cute frog she was. Having watched her first recital three years ago, it is truly amazing to watch how graceful she has become . She is well on her way to becoming a fabulous performer and I cannot wait for next years performance.
Monday has been jam packed. We sent Mom on her way back home, Sis watch GR in concert at school this morning while I watched five, count them, five kids, two of which are under 9 months. I did it and am still here to talk about it!! Then we went out to meet some wonderful blogging ladies and capped it of with a trip to the Corner Gas set. All this will have to wait for tomorrow as I am beat and haven’t unloaded the camera yet.
Two very efficient flight crews, One plane held, Two sleeping Children, One Tired Mama…
…Two Happy Cousins that didn’t leave each others side all day long…
…PRICELESS.
I was so busy after the Tulip Festival planting our own flowers and packing for our trip that I haven’t had time to post. Yesterday was flight day and once we left Hubby at Security and headed to our gate, it was then that we found out that the flight had been delayed by an hour. I pulled out the computer and we watched a movie to pass the time. Apple used up most of her pre-bedtime happiness, so I was very worried for the four hour flight to Calgary. I was also worried that we were going to miss our connection and I would have to haul these two to a hotel in Calgary at 10pm at night, all by myself.
Halfway through the flight when Apple had finally fallen asleep (after a few tears) and J was trying desperately to stay awake the wonderful Westjet flight attendants informed me that they were going to hold the flight back to Regina (yes we flew over Regina and back again). I was thrilled. We landed in Calgary and I had to carry a sleeping Apple and wake up an overtired J. He was such a trooper he managed to stagger quickly to our gate.
The Westjet Crew in Calgary were nothing short of fantastic. When I casually mentioned to the ticket agent that I didn’t have time to call my Sister back to let her know we were going to make the flight, she offered to do it for me. She took the number and called! By the way, this was when the agent was carrying my bags so I could push the stroller and drag J along. Then we get to the plane and our bags are stowed, J is comforted and most importantly… I was not rushed. Apple stayed asleep and I felt like the Crew actually cared that me and my children were happy. One of the attendants was so caring that he almost made me cry.
My Brother-In-Law met us and we were in bed by 1am (3am Ottawa time). Apple was up at 5am!!! Yes, Mama had four hours sleep. I woke J when his cousins were up in the morning and the fun did not stop until they were asleep at 8pm. And that alone is worth the price of a ticket right there. J and his cousin LJ are seven months apart in age, but glued to the hip when they are together. There were no tears, no fighting, nothing but fun and laughter. I hope to report more fun and games as the week goes along….
