A Week in Lacombe

Last week was the first time that Katie and I have been back to visit my family since Christmas. Needless to say, there were lots of people to see and get caught up with. It was a very busy week but we had a great time. While we were there, we retrieved an old play kitchen cabinet from the treehouse for Katie to play with. I used to play with as did my Mom when she was little. Katie, really is a girl. Not only does she like to dress up, smell flowers and play with dolls, she also loves playing house. Travis even got to take part in the fun, and he and Katie had a tea party!

We were also able to see my two of my cousins daughters. They are 8 and 10 months younger than Katie. One of the days, the girls went out for lunch. It was a lot of fun, at least until the grandmas decided they wanted a picture with the grand daughters. As you can see, it was slightly chaotic, but I think the picture is that much more interesting.

On Saturday before we left, my cousin Haley took Katie for a ride on her horse Sugar. I didn't think that Katie would go, but she went up onto Sugar as if it was an everyday thing. As they were riding, Katie kept saying "wee, wee, wee!" Haley actually has two horses, Sugar is the more docile ride, but Lucy was the more sociable one. Now instead of us hearing "Puppy!" all the time, we hear" Orsie!" Uh Oh...

Anyhow, we are back. It is good to be back at home with Aaron, but I am in my ussual return to BC slump. I would give almost anything to be back in Alberta, near family and in a small town. Pray for me, I am ussually fine with the fact that God doesn't have it in the plans for me to be there, but when I first come home, it always seems to feel like I am reminded of what I am missing as well, and more so what Katie is missing.