lundi, mars 27, 2006

Whirlwind trip to Abbotsford!!

Myfolks picked me and the boys up on Friday morning and we headed West for a quick, and busy, visit with family and friends. The boys and I stayed with the Drayton family, challenging their home to a toddler-attack! Ker and I watched a movie: Water. Very fascinating; based on actual situations regarding the treatment of women (in particular widows) in India at present. Ker also took me maternity shopping for an early birthday present.

Zach and Ben- and of course I too- were very happy to see Uncle Andy again, and hang out playing with him. Amber Amanda Griffieon- two of the other residents of the home Andy lives in- were a joy and blessing (as usual) to meet with and play with the boys!







Jody hosted myself, Denise, Cara and Kerry (+ all kids applicable) for a backyard tea and cookie smorgasbord! The weather had been forcasted as rain, rain, rain- however we were pleasantly surprised to have a beautiful sunny day!

The main reason for our trip was a family gathering/reunion with my dad's side of the extended family. It was a good, typical Janzen clan gathering: Much meat, mate`, fire and plaut-deutsch (low german). It was good to catch up with relatives that I've not seen in years, and others with whom the visits are infrequent. Some had never met Ben, or even Zach I think!

Sunday morning I was blessed to meet with Doretha and Kerry for a coffee at Central Heights church during the Sunday school hour. (no pics of that)

After church we headed over to the Menno Home to visit with my dear Oma and Opa- my mom's parents. They are both doing okay, but age definately is catching up with them. Again, mate` was a part of the fellowship.
And then, the trip home to book-end our adventure. The boys and I were all so exhausted from our "out of routine" excursion, we all slept for at least an hour. The boys are great travellers, and it was well worth the effort!
Posted by Jeremy J Harnett :: 9:24 a.m. :: 1 comments

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