Day 6 - Old Friends

Our boys did not know that after the RCMP Heritage Site we would be visiting old friends. As we were packing the car they were asking if we were seeing any more friends, as we had stayed with two already. I made mention of not knowing any more people in Saskatchewan - and I was referring to adoptive families and Cassidy said, "There are the R's."

And I said, "Who know where they live!" And off we drove. Little did they know that I was driving to the R's house! *grin* They were thrilled to bits when a few miles from the house I told them we were going to visit these old homeschool friends who had moved out of our town one year ago!!

John is an instructor/teacher at the RCMP Training Depot, so they hoped they might see him while we were there. It didn't cross their minds that I might plan a visit to their house.

The drive through Saskatchewan gave us many unusual views, beautiful sites, and learning experiences! I love the scenery!

The Road to the Home

The View From their Road

First Stop Trampoline

The weather was beautiful sunshine and very windy. It was a great day! It was a good day to barbeque hamburgers.

Meal Time

The boys quickly settled into playing with their friends, as if there had been no time apart. Of course, boys will be boys and so there was plenty of wrestling. I suppose that is a form of bonding? *smile*

And the little ones did great. Cooper and Maggie had a wonderful time playing dolls, while all the other kids curled up in blankets for a late night movie.

Even the two littlest ones watched the movies, but Maggie and Cooper had their own fun being creative.

The wonderful thing about visiting our friends on this trip is the size of the families! Natasha has three, soon to be four. Sandi has four, soon to be six. Sharla has 5, soon to be seven. Mia has seven, soon to be eight. And Corrie has six, soon to be eight.

It is really amazing to spend time with families who really see the blessing of children. Yes, children are more work, but at the same time, they are so much blessings! Can you imagine the love and hugs and kisses you get from one child multiplied by 5, 6, 7, 8, or more children!

And I should just mention, when you have more children it seems you just get more versatile!! Mia is having her baby on MONDAY and she was gracious enough to host us on Friday and Saturday!! This will be baby number 8 for her and those are all biological babies!

When there are so many children there is always someone to play with.

Our Two Beautiful Families (Missing Four Children)

Minus one new baby (Mia's), and one 17 year old son, one 3 year old and one 4 year old (me).

Our Friends Before Baby

Thanks guys for having us!! We so enjoyed the visit and can't wait til you come to our town this fall. Remember, you are staying with us!! Lots of room and imagine the fun the kids will have. By then we will have *sixteen* children between us!!!! Looking forward to it!