O Canada

Before we headed back for Japan, Quinn and I were able to visit the Hoden house up in Edmonton, Canada!  Mom and Dad came with for the weekend as well, which was so nice to have the help with Ms. Q on the flight.  We all had an early bells flight on Thursday at 5:55am, but brought us into Edmonton at a good time on Thursday! It was SO much fun seeing everyone.  Beth and Ivy picked us up at the airport and man oh man was Ivy excited to see us.  She took off sprinting when we walked through the baggage claim door, right into Grampy's arms :)

Max and Mya were in school Thursday and Friday, of course - but in Edmonton the kids are allowed to be picked up for lunch!  Is that not crazy?? So we all went out for lunch when we came into town, which was so fun.  Our weekend was filled with great dinners from the best hostess around, cards, wine, and parks.  It was one heck of a great weekend.  It was sad to see Grammy and Gramps go...but it always is.  

Quinn and I stayed until Wednesday.  These days flew by.. much faster than I would have liked!  Quinn got some lovin' by her cousins and auntie/uncle :o) and Beth and I had some good productive days around her house.  We were able to go through bins and "goodwill" things. I'm somewhat of a "ahhh, just get rid of it" type gal - so hopefully Beth doesn't regret anything that she got rid of because of me!!!

Ivy's Big League Chew.  Or as she calls it, "CHEW!!!!"

Safe to say she was OBSESSED with this for a few days.  She even slept with it under her pillow.  Guess I know what to give her for Christmas this year, huh ;)

Ivy wanted her and Q to have matching pajamas.  Aren't the cute!!!?

Uncle Chris still has the touch.  Quinn looks mighty comfortable ;)

Mya and Quinn reading before bed.  Mya was mini mom all week.  She always wanted to hold Quinn asking about 15 times a day.  I loved it.  Mya helped me get Quinn dressed, change diapers, hold her, watch her, etc.  Best babysitter around :)  WE MISS YOU MY MY!

Beth making peanut butter bars.  We went to great lengths to NOT wake up Quinn during her nap :)

The 3 amigos. 

Beth told me she never put her kids in gray because of their drool.  Now I see why :)

POOR HODENS.  The garage door was close to Quinn's bedroom where she napped everyday.  Since I have one of the lightest sleepers in the world, she would often wake up if the door slammed.  Beth put this note on the door as a helpful reminder to everyone.  The kids weren't very used to having to be quiet throughout the day - SORRY! :)

Grandma Pat hanging out with the littles

We had such a great time in Canada.  I hope we can visit again before their time is up there.  So many parks to play at for the kids - and shopping galore!  Maybe next time Tony can take the kids to the park and Beth and I can do some damage in the bank accounts :)

Thank you to the Hoden's for a wonderful time in Canada!!!