Plans

We now know when we are moving (and how we are moving) back to Winnipeg. After looking at different options (U-Haul, moving companies, train, etc.) we, or rather, our fathers, have come up with the most cost-effective way of return. Dad H and Daddy N are driving down together in Jon's parents' pick-up, and we'll be returning with a U-Haul trailer in tow! Road trip with the dads! They will arrive sometime on the 24th, and we'll be back in Manitoba on the 26th. This method is at least $1000 less than any other option--yay for saving!

So far, I've handed in my notice at work, and am doing what I can to get back in to the teaching world in Winnipeg. We're looking for apartments, and have some family & friends checking out some of the places we're interested in. Jon has finished the research part of his MRP, and is now organizing and planning before the actual writing part of the process begins.

As much as I am looking forward to life back in Winnipeg, I am not wanting to move!! I really love Hamilton, and feel so at home here. There is so much involved in moving back...and I am not as excited to move back as I thought I might be. In fact, if it wasn't for the whole Ontario non-teaching situation, I think I'd be really tempted to stay! That being said, there is a lot to look forward to in our return: FAMILY, re-connecting with friends, going back to Faithworks, teaching, and settling back into the city we so love...

So much more I could say about all the above, but I'll leave it at that.

Sister Shout Out!

Big congratulations to Janessa--she graduated on Friday with her B.A. in International Development Studies!! So proud of you. You are an amazing, beautiful, intelligent, caring individual who is doing great things, and will continue do great things in life. Love you!

Visitors & Visits

The month of May was a busy, yet exciting month for activity around here. Just after our Toronto weekend, my Mom flew to Kingston to visit her mom. I was able to drive down to Kingston to spend a day with her and my Poi Poi. SO good to see both of them! I've missed my Mom very much.
The past few days, we had the pleasure of hosting Randall & Kim at our place! It was great to spend time with them! We went to Webster Falls, showed them around the city, spent some time on the escarpment viewing the city at night (one of my favourite things of Hamilton!), hit up the Busker Festival, and ate delicious meals together. That marks our 2nd last set of visitors...Dad and Ayii are next in the first week of July! We certainly have not been lacking in the visitor department this year!!
Aside from the wonderful visits we've had, work is draining me and I am really looking forward to finishing up soon. I've been so exhausted lately, and need a break! We are starting to plan for our move back to Winnipeg, which feels strange but also exciting. Lots to fit in before we leave our 2nd favourite lived-in (Canadian) city!