Saltspring Island

I'm falling behind on things & this post is not exception, nearly two weeks ago we were lucky enough to pop over to Saltspring Island for an evening visit & dinner with Karen & Amalia. It doesn't take long to figure out why they love this place so much. The moment you arrive you feel a wave of peacefulness overcome you and it is like while you are there time stops. Here are some shots of our time there.

 

Amalia leading me on an adventure (you can't see it but my eyes are closed).

Amalia enjoying the anemone.

Before we knew it the light of day was coming to an end 

and it was time to head back to Vancouver Island.

A Trip to Campbell River for Kole's Birthday

We headed up to Campbell River to combine a house hunting trip in the Comox Valley and Kole's 7th birthday party.  After spending a day looking at houses, we took some time in Campbell River to enjoy some sunshine.   We stopped by Yucalta Lodge to see Mom and took a moment to appreciate the spring blossoms.

Had a yummy dinner at Socal

And went for a walk along the Seawalk

Sunday morning was french toast at my Dad's, which Kole helped out with.

Sunday afternoon was Kole's birthday party.  There was hockey...

 And giant bouncy boxing...

And cotton candy & grape crush

And birthday cake...

And presents...

7 years old!?! Time passes far too quickly...

Our Visitors from Oz

Back in March Matt, Che, Milla & Edie were here for a visit from Oz.  Finally some niece time:):):) We took the opportunity to take a getaway and rented a house on Quadra Island.

Matt & Uncle Azza providing entertainment.

Time to explore

It's not a complete trip to Quadra Island until you've been to Rebecca Spit

Uncle Azza reading a bedtime story.

A visit to the Cape Mudge Lighthouse

 

Time to head back to the bigger island...

On the way from Quadra to Ladysmith we stopped in Courtney at Boston Pizza for lunch with a whole lot of Chamberlins.  We met up with Aunt Dawn & John, and Cousins Sue, Al, and Ardith.  Was such a lovely visit!

We spent the last few days at our place in Ladysmith.

Before we knew it is was time for Matt, Che, Milla, &Edie to pack up and head for Vancouver before flying back to Sidney.

It was so hard to say goodbye, and we miss them so much!  Looking forward to seeing them on that side of the pond...