I traveled home to Medicine Hat in August to spend time with my family and to help my parents sort out their retirement plans. I miss being the kid and having my parents all to myself. A pretty rare occurrence since we live in different provinces. I cherish all the time I have with my parents and with my sister and nieces and nephews. I do not see them as often as I would like.

My niece, Michaela, had her birthday when I was visiting so I hosted a BBQ party at my parents house and was able to get all my family together to celebrate. I was able to spend time with my older niece and nephew, Caithlin & Ethan. So great to hang out with them. I was also invited to a very nice night out with my godparents, Aunt Linda & Uncle Norman. They took us out for a delicious dinner and we had great conversation at their home before & after dinner. … pretty much an all-niter. My parents and godparents are good friends from long ago when they lived in Maple Creek Sask. Their party stories and the shenanigans they got up to as young parents living in a small town are so great. I loved growing up hearing the same stories. Aunt Linda & Uncle Norman have been such a good influence in my life and I so enjoyed spending time with them.

I had a great time & I was able to help my parents as well 🙂

Leaving YVR:

Arriving to Medicine Hat:

My nephew Ethan and niece Caithlin:

Dinner out with my parents & Godparents:

My Dad (aka Vern):

Aunt Linda & Uncle Norman:

Hayden (Michaela’s significant other), Mango the cat, Mom, and my sister Sarah:

My niece (Michaela’s daughter) Aubree:

L to R: Michaela (my niece), Dad, Hayden, Mango the cat, Mom and Sarah:

My nieces: Sophie and Aubree:

Sarah & Michaela:

Happy Birthday Michaela:

Face time with my family:

Dad & his Mercedes: