Surprise!

Our surprise trip to Pender was a success! Not only did we surprise Mom, the flights were on time, and the weather was beautiful! We arrived on Thursday afternoon and had cocktails over at Jaima's and surprised Mom when she got home from work. We stayed at Jaima's and Drake and Alyssa had a sleepover which went very well actually (thankfully).

Friday morning started with coffee at Popo's, shopping for Nana's birthday present and enjoying the nice weather with riding bikes and a trip to the farm to harvest the last of the tomatoes. We enjoyed cocktails on the porch and then headed to Drake's first football game - Go Pendragons! Unfortunately, Pender was slaughtered by Bancroft-Rosalie. Drake came home and said that Pender didn't have many points - that's an understatement. But, the weather was beautiful and Drake enjoyed the popcorn, walking to the game, and seeing his first real football game.




Saturday was another wonderful day with breakfast and Popo's and Mom's birthday party. Drake was a big helper with the party preparations. Unfortunately, the Hukers couldn't pull off a victory, but at least they were in it! The party was great and the weather cooperated. I am so glad that we made the trip and was able to celebrate my mom's birthday with my sisters and parents. What a wonderful time.