West Coast Journey - Day One

Well, we're on our way. We made it as far as Radium Hot Springs today with stops at Frank Slide and the World's Biggest Truck in Sparwood. The novelty of the drive is still with us, and so far we've only had a few arguements over who gets to ride in the van with Dad, Grandma and the movie player. The terrain has been fairly flat so far and the van/trailer did fine. The test will come tomorrow when we enter the mountains at Golden...

Garage sale mania

Had our first and most likely last garage sale today. We like attending them, but not having them. We did manage to move pretty much all of our big stuff though, other than one dresser, a portable dishwasher, and a cd rack. We still have loads of books and movies to donate, although the library won't accept VHS anymore. The kids were disappointed that more of their stuff didn't go. Because of the weather we were stuck holding it in our front room, so not many children dropped by. I told them they can try again next week outside. Maybe we'll find more stuff to add too.

Mom and Dad have graciously allowed us to move in with them in July. Hopefully they won't have to put up with us for very long. I know it will be bittersweet for all of us when we finally make it out to BC. Glad to get out on our own again, not so great to move so far away and to such a busy place. Oh well, we have to embrace change...

Moving Again!

Well, we've been in the same spot for two years so it must be time to move on. New experiences and all that jazz. Dan is going to be completing his degree in Coquitlam, BC, so this time it's a big move. We are a bit nervous, but excited for his opportunity.

That said, we are not taking our whole house only to move it all back in two years. So, I am having a major moving sale but will take offers on anything you want as long as you move it yourself. All we are planning on taking is beds and clothing. If our new place has a washer/dryer, those will be up for grabs too. I have a trampoline and swing set just bought last year....

Out of the Stone Age

I have finally decided to get with the program and join the rest of the technological world in detailing all of my tedious thoughts and actions for the world to see. Just kidding. I don't plan on this blog being full of my rambling thoughts, rather I wanted a way to keep connected to family and friends because we all continue to move around the world, making phoning even more difficult. Also, I am known as a procrastinator and in immediate danger of finding my way to hell on a very smooth, well-paved road. If only I could use some of that paving for some good... Maybe tomorrow! LOL.
I don't know how often I will even update this site. More if we have major changes and news, less if our lives remain, well, dull and boring. Like, for instance, I doubt many of you would care to know that we just managed to get over the flu and now we will spend this blessed PD day scrubbing our house from top to bottom before I lose my mind and send all of my children into the street to play. Better get going!