Doug and the boys are home. They are a little more tanned than when they left but otherwise they look the same as they did before they walked out the door Friday at noon. Doug and his boys went camping as a Father/Sons affair this weekend. They borrowed my parent's Kombi and went to MacGregor Point on Lake Huron for two nights. This is an annual event for the three of them to spend time alone and away from friends and family and they have been planning it for weeks.
Speaking of planning, this weekend was all about talking about the plans we have and friends have in the coming months. I spent Friday night with my sister. We spoke a little bit about the plans we have for our Run/Walk next weekend to raise money for Breast Cancer research.
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Other plans she and I discussed included the wedding she and Chris are planning for next year. They have booked a location (other than their house, in case of inclimate weather) and now have to contact an officiant. I asked if she knew what she was going to wear so that I could plan my wardrobe but she does not know as yet.
My friend Amy and I talked about our plans for family vacations next year. I thought we were the only ones planning to go to Disney World with the boys. Her Mom and Dad surprised the whole family with a trip to Florida for next spring. We are not going until next winter (2008) AND IT IS a **HUGE** SURPRISE for the boys so PLEASE do not say anything. We will not be able to afford to take any vacation time until then (although Doug isn't really eligible for vacation time until next June with his new contract) but that's okay because it will take us until then to save for our trip.
We are SO excited!! We have wanted to take the boys on a major vacation for a long time and this opportunity presented itself so we are going to jump at it. Maybe the year after we will be able to save to go to Calgary if Jennifer and Nino are still living out there. I would love for the boys to see the western part of Canada. It is so different than here and I know they would have fun. Cross your fingers for Calgary, Alberta, Summer 2009.
I am taking the boys to Maryland next month. A friend is traveling from Phoenix, AZ to Washington, DC. Another friend is going to be in DC from her home in NJ. Another friend from PA is talking about joining us. All of us have a couple of friends in VA. So, Fergus, Quinn and I are going to drive to Germantown, MD to stay with a friend and her family. It is going to be a great reunion for many of us. We are also hopeful that our friend from IA is able to join us but she hasn't committed yet. What travelers we are!!
Other that the run next weekend and MD next month we don't have any other major plans around here. Doug is working crazy hours so he and I might plan a date in the next couple of weeks, IF he can spare the time for hanging out with his wife.
What are your plans in the next few months???
2 comments:
The kids look great, and I love those rocks in the photo.
No plans for anything here other than attending high school band contests. I guess I don't know when I will ever have time or money for another vacation, since I don't get paid days off and am the only family income. I'll just try to keep making the home a more pleasant haven, I guess!
I fantasize about traveling often but there are these adorable little people who rely on me daily so I have not been able to act on my fantasies. Luckily I have some very nice friends coming to visit next month (!) and a girls' weekend in West Virginia planned for later this fall so I'll get to have fun.
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