finally, a weekend with family

melanie, stefan's sister, and her family spent the weekend with us!  they arrived from spain and hope to not go back.  they decided a couple of years ago to move their family to british columbia and i am giddy with happiness.  the one and only thing that was missing for me living in vancouver was family.  they started the audacious immigration process one year ago and should hear whether they stay or not before the end of the summer.  we are hopeful!  in the meantime, they have house swapped and plan to spend the summer on the island.

but first, they hung out in vancouver.  we had fun lounging around the house, catching up, kids playing like they have been hanging out together all the time, eating well.  i loved the chaos. it reminded me of dinners at my mom's house when my siblings and their families would gather.  i always looked forward to those days.  sometimes, i think i need to pinch myself to ensure i am not dreaming this.  will kai really have his cousins just a ferry ride away?  will i be able to hang out with melanie whenever i want?  it seems all a bit surreal!

ruben, 9 years old

maya, 7 years old

india, 5 years old

melanie (i can't believe i don't have a better shot of her!)

craig, brother-in-law

diego

we spent the day at granville island playing in the waterpark followed by a yummy lunch at one of it's new restaurant, edible bc.

 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 

a few images at home: