Well here it is a couple of days before we go and there is so much I wanted to get done, including a couple of blog entries, but it looks like this will be the final one before we leave.  It always seems like there is so much to do in the final days – getting ready, getting in last minute visits with the people we will miss while we are gone, projects cleaned up at home and at the office, etc. but the next thing you know you are out of time.

We spent last weekend doing what everyone should do before they go on vacation – the pre-vacation!!  Thanks to my brother and his wife, who found an opportunity we could not refuse, the 4 of us drove up to Whistler, BC to spend the weekend sans-kids for a couple days of relaxation.  We spent the weekend just doing some leisurely sightseeing, going up the gondolas to take in the views, walking around the village, and just generally taking in the serenity.  If you have never been there, it is well worth the trip – I had not been since the mid 80s, and I was amazed to see how much it had grown, but was still able to retain it’s European village style charm, and for those that like to ski, it boasts the largest ski area in North America.  Some photos are available in the gallery.

The kids were busy getting the final days of school taken care of, and the weather here has been kind enough to give them a few days to enjoy the pool and a few chances to see their friends before we go.  We won’t be here to get their report cards, but they all ensure us their grades are ‘fantastic’ 🙂

My parents came to town for the weekend so they can get their top-up of grandchild time before they leave for their summer on the boat, and we head off for our adventure.  It was nice for them to be here for Father’s Day and we all popped out to George’s Place in Kirkland for a family breakfast – kudos to Derek (one of our neighbors) and his staff for a great meal, and a nice start to the day.  We finished up the day by watching a big rain storm blow through and sadly spoil my plans to do some yard work with my Dad, we were of course very disappointed 😉

I think that is all I have left for now, a couple of days left to get work in order before I am offline for a few days, and then away we go.  My next post will be from Thailand – we hope you all have a fun and enjoyable summer, we will be thinking of you all while we are gone, and look forward to seeing you all when we get home.