Farewell BBQ's and Birthday Dinners! :)

So, I am a bit behind with blogging as I took a couple of weeks off. And I was already behind before then! But, I do need to live my life and not just write about it! Right?! :) I do enjoy my little breaks as I really am not that into computers. I do what I need to on them and that is it. I don't "surf the web", read other blogs (unless it's friends/family), I don't chat on Facebook or Twitter, and I don't even know what else is out there these days! But, I do enjoy the computer for blogging as it keeps family and friends up to date on what we've been up to. I am still old fashion and enjoy a good phone call!! (that's right Steve, the phone!)

I also like to write emails to friends as it is a great way to keep in touch. Evelyne and Cheryl Benoit are amazing at emailing me. Thanks ladies! I always enjoy your updates! And Jolyne writes the best emails because I can totally hear her talking to me in every letter. And they are letters!! Thanks Jo. :) I know everyone is busy so I do appreciate the emails.

Ok, where was I before I got off track. Oh yeah, my blog! So, we had a BBQ for Nick and Mariana before they headed back to California. Great time was had and lots of wonderful food.

I'm not sure what the boys were chatting about...maybe Darryl didn't want to carry Nicks' beer? Nick does not look impressed!!

We enjoyed some outside time before the BBQ.

Time to eat!

Our BIG farewell card to Nick and Mariana...

So, after the BBQ, Kate found out that Nick had not tried Vegemite since he arrived in Australia. The Aussies are not that into peanut butter and jam sandwiches. They're all about their vegemite. But, vegemite is VERY MUCH an aquired taste. Most foreigners don't enjoy a vegemite sandwich but most Aussies love them! (not a fan myself) Kate felt that Mariana just didn't get the proper Vegemite sandwich - it needs to be on toasted bread with just a bit of vegemite...not too much.

Hmmm, let's see if Mariana loved it the second time around!!

Yeah, I don't think so!!

And now onto Nick...

Oh, not lookin' good!

Nick was determined to enjoy his vegemite and after a couple of bites he was getting there!

Maybe not.

We had a great time and hope Nick and Mariana are glad to be back home. We wish them all the best of luck and hope to see them...maybe in Mexico? Oh yeah!!!!!!

** Moving along! Onto our next topic **

Sorry this is getting long but it's been awhile!

We also enjoyed a lovely dinner 2 Friday's ago with friends - to celebrate Amy's 30 birthday! She looked lovely!

She and Dan picked a great spot. A Japanese restaurant along the water. We had a really great time...it was our first time using our babysitter in about a year! So, I didn't give Darryl any choice - I wanted him sitting right next to me! Yeap. I was strict about this too. :) Just like being close to you Babe!

Kate was trying to teach me how to do this SAUCY look for a pic. Hmmm, I don't think I got the hang of it. She does it very well!

Rej enjoyed cooking up his meal on the little grill in front of him. Very cool I thought.

Ok, here is the look! Kate - 1 / Stacey - 0

Mom to be, Clo, enjoying the desert! (Gabriel has finally arrived and is supppppper cute!)

And the ladies getting ready to head out.

We had a wonderful time and thanks to Dan and Amy for inviting us along.

Happy Birthday Amy!

That's it for now. I need to give myself a day or two before I post the next update!