Well, it was surprising easily to fall back into the rhythm of life in Alberta after we moved back! I helped with the Scout programs (Cubs Monday nights, Beavers Tuesday nights), swimming lessons, volunteering at school, seeing friends on the weekends!
We recently (beginning of May), returned to France for a very short 10 days. We missed all of our friends there, and simply could not wait until the fall to go (as we had planned to go back in about 18 months to visit!). We rented an apartment while there, which was beautiful, and the kids played their hearts out with their friends. Jacob, our oldest, was barely at our place the first 5 days. He has such wonderful friends in France, and spent as much time as possible with them!!
We didn't let the kids in France know we were coming, just their parents! So, we waited (im)patiently outside the school doors that first afternoon. When the boys' friends walked out the door, they couldn't believe their eyes!! "Is that really you, Jacob?" " Josh, are you staying here forever?? " It was so neat to see Jacob's two best friends, one nearly in tears as he just stood near Jacob, and the other holding Jacob's hand, almost like he would disappear if he let go.
I have a feeling we will return to France at least once a year, and that some of our boys will start spending parts of their vacations there very shortly!!! When we moved to France almost 2 years ago, I really had no idea it would become such a big part of our lives. It really became a home for us!!
And on that note, we have also bought a second home in Florida. Another place that has always felt like a second home to us!!! I know, completely spoiled!! So, not sure when we will find time to go to school and work, as we have too many places too visit!!!
The boys and I are spending all summer down in Orlando. We have passes to Universal Studios, so will maybe go there a bit, but are mostly looking forward to lots of pool days, beach days, bike rides, and ice creams!!!
I will try to remain better about updating this blog, especially with pictures, as I know we have some friends in France who wish to remain connected to the boys' goings on!!! So, here are the first few pictures!!
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| Bought a new bike for Jacob, as he discovered he loves mountain biking out in the mountains! |
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| Out hiking in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. |
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| Noah playing "Doctor" at Nana's house! |
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| Celebrating Parade Day in Okotoks, with friends and family. |
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| My handsome crew! |
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| The boys in front of their new house in Orlando, Fl. |
