Island Roadtrip!

This past weekend the Kaminski's made the trip out to BC for a visit! While they were here we decided to take a trip over to the island and stay on the coast. The weather was PERFECT the whole time.

I think this is the only picture we took on the ferry (we were too busy suntanning!)

Our place in Ukee (aka - Ucluelet) - right on the water - lovely!

We had a big two person (that managed to fit four people into) tub on the deck looking out over the water.

The view from our deck.

This picture is taken on the beach right outside of our little place. There were so many BIG starfish everywhere - very fun!

I had to hold one!

And so did Matt:)

Walking the beach near Tofino.

We took a little hike through the 'rainforest' on the coast to see this lighthouse. I have seen a few lighthouses in my time and this is the smallest one by far that I have every seen. Here I am holding it in my hands!

A little more hiking - there were some very big and uniquely shaped trees in the forest.

More hiking.

Thanks Mom and Dad Kaminski for coming to visit - we had a great time with you! Can't wait for your next visit! We love you both!

a week in Sasky

Last week Matt spent the week in Saskatchewan visiting family. The weekend he flew in Matt played in a beach volleyball tournament with Dano.

And guess he made the trip from Lloyd to watch Matt play?! Morgan, Nikki and Miss SAWYER ROSE!!! I was a little jealous that Matt got to meet Sawyer first, but also so excited that he got to meet her:) Miss these guys!

Dan and Matt went to a concert while in Saskatoon together.

Matt met up with one of his childhood friends, from Davidson, for supper. Here is Quinton with his cute little daughter.

Matt stopped by Outlook to see his Grandma Akre and her new place! Here they are in the dining room enjoying some afternoon milk and cookies:)

Matt's final leg of his Sask. tour landed him in Regina to see his Grannie and Papa Kaminski. Dad Kaminski was also there. Here are the Kaminski men posing in front of a very full dumpster containing Papa's old deck.

Matt at the Rider's stadium - he needed some Riders gear so that he can represent while living in BC!

Matt and his Grannie Kaminski on her new deck.

Matt and his cousin James!

Matt had a great time away and saw tons of people. I'm happy to have him home!

Canada's Birthday!

For Canada day this year both Matt and I had to work. I found this shirt at Old Navy and couldn't resist - I think my babies at work loved the patriotism!

Matt got home before I did and made these FANTASTIC strawberry shortcakes for dessert for friends we had over before the fireworks.

Here was are taking in the Abbotsford Canada Day fireworks. I do love fireworks no matter how big or small the show might be:)

Living somewhere else has really made us see how VERY BLESSED we are to live in such a great country!