1000 Gifts

533.  Getting back into Canada quick and easy (with no lines).

534.  Exploring Vancouver and the gorgeous weather we had!

535.  Taking the kids to the Aquarium.

536.  Finding a camp-site with a pool and hot tub!

537.  Exploring and walking around downtown Vancouver--such a beautiful city, especially when the sun is out!

538.  Playing silly racing games with my kids (while strangers were watching).

539.  The beach.

540.  Supper out at a restaurant and receiving compliments on how cute and well behaved my kids were.  (they caught us on a good day--lol)

541.  Spending the day in the area that my hubby was born.

542.  Watching live, huge crabs being caught for supper and seeing how excited the kids were to see this.

543.  Time in the pool and seeing how confident they are becoming.

544.  Dinner with Mike, Liana and Lexi.  Seeing their new place and watching how much my kids adored Lexi.

545.  Finding a short cut home (which would have made the trip to their place sooo much easier)!

546.  Fisherman's wharf.

547.  Talking with a 'real' fisherman--definitely the highlight of Zech's day!

548.  Crab poutine (oh my....to die for)!

549.  Time at the beach, yet again!

550.  Late night swim with daddy when they should have been sleeping (he surprised them and they were over the moon).

551.  Packing up and getting things down in a timely manner.

552.  Knowing that my kids enjoyed their vacation as they cried when we told them we were heading home.

553.  Seeing 3 bears on our way home!

554.  Arriving home safely.

555.  Sleeping in.

556.  Watching Zech at soccer for the 1st time.

557.  Meeting a new friend (to me) - someone John knew from years ago at his Young Adults group in Kelowna and finding out that our boys are on the same soccer team and that our girls are close in age.

558.  Reminiscing on all of the memories I have of my Dad and being thankful for the time I did have and these memories that will never be taken or forgotten.

559.  Getting back into our routine.

560.  Hearing how some of his friends missed him.

561.  Getting to see our doctor in a timely manner.

562.  Finishing all of my purchases for her birthday.

563.  The excitement as we prepare and plan for the party.

564.  Watching how hard he tries in soccer.

565.  Volunteer coaches.

566.  Cheering, encouraging and supportive parents.