Blending my life

So I haven’t been on here in a while. My summer has been crazy busy, but totally wonderful!

I’ve been running around with my kids, planning trips and entertaining friends and family from close by and far away. The first person to come was my niece from out west with her family. We had a wonderful visit and I was able to meet my great niece for the very first time! DH and I fell totally and completely in love with her.

Then came the family from Holland. My cousin, his wife and their two daughters. We spent an awesome time roaming around Ont and then one nephew took them all to Ohio for a couple of days. They left just this past Sunday and are now safely home in Holland.

Then my favorite trip of the summer. My friend and fellow CPO’er from the east coast came Angeloftheisland!  aka Tracey.

We did the Niagara Falls trip. Had a complete blast. Although I have to bug her about not wanting to go on the “Maid of the Mist” We did do the “Sky Wheel” and headed under the falls. I also got her gambling at both casino’s. Playing one and two penny slots..lol You would have thought we won the jackpot when we were up $12…lol Lots of fun for very little money. We also took a trip across the border to Michigan and did some shopping. The best part was not having to pay duty on it Shoes were of course a blast to shop for and try on. I came back with a couple of comfy shoes and she came back with a knock out pair of high heels

We then had a mini cpo bbq at my place. A few of our friends came. First though we did the pedicure thing, then came back here to spend time together. Memories we will all hold on tight to.

Thankfully Tracey was also able to spend a bit of time with her Ontario family. We didn’t however get to go swimming. There just wasn’t time.

Sadly all trips must come to an end, and I reluctantly took her to the airport yesterday morning and watched her walk away (without waving..grrrrrrrr..lol)

So now it’s time for me to get back to real life. Cleaning house, doing laundry and preparing myself for the school year ahead. You see I’m heading back to school myself. I start in two weeks from today..and between now and then I still have to do some final shopping and there are a couple of mini trips to take care of. Along with doing the orientations for the school year.

I wonder if things will slow down before Christmas..somehow I doubt it.