Back in the Motherland... Eh?

For those of you who don't know, I was born in Canada. I have dual citizenship with Canada and the United States. My sister lives in Calgary and we were up there for my nephew's temple sealing and baby blessing. It was such a treat to be in Canada with so much family. Unfortunately because of Trevor's summer associate position he wasn't able to make it. It sucks to have him miss out on seeing all the history, fun, family, and beauty that comes with Alberta. Someday he will experience it.

The last Friday of June my parents arrived in Provo after driving up from San Diego. I hadn't even started packing for Canada so my parents sat on my bed and talked with me while I packed. Mind you this was all going on at around midnight, and I loved every second of it. I love that I have such a good relationship with my parents and that even though we know we are going to be spending the next week together we just want to talk all night and be with each other. Finally after being distracted by their company, I finished packing and we all went to bed.

Saturday we spent the entire day driving to Canada! The car was full with myself, my parents my sister, her husband, and my brother and his fiance - who surprised him at the last minute that she was coming :) Of all the years spent driving to Canada with a full car, this was by far the best one yet. I guess it makes a difference when everyone is an adult, and there are no children. It went by fast, and before we knew it we were at the border already getting bit by mosquitoes.

Sunday was a family reunion on my grandmother's side and we figured since we were up there it would only make sense to attend part of it! So late Saturday night we stayed with some family that lived close to the camp site of the Kesler family reunion. Of course even though we got in late Saturday, we stayed up laughing, playing ping pong, and catching up. Not much sleep was had!

We were up early Sunday morning to have breakfast with everyone at the camp site. It was a treat to see people who hadn't seen my parents since their wedding day! The last time most of this side of my family had seen me was when we moved and I was three years old. The day was spent swinging on swing sets, exploring the river, eating, teasing, card games, flag football (killer game!!), golfing, exchanging memories, and creating new ones.

I honestly can't remember a day where I was so unplugged. No phone, no internet, just enjoying the outdoors with my family. Literally soaking up the afternoon. After we said our goodbyes we headed over to my sister's house. We jumped in the lake behind their house (well, me and Kira watched as everyone else jumped in the lake) and then finished off the night soaking in the hot tub enjoying the view. Gosh I feel so at home in Canada.

Uncle Murray throwing his teeth out at us like he used to when we were little to scare us... 

Check out the sweet Suzzie Vehrs!

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