On the Road Again!

We have finally made it to "The Del", Riondel that is, after 2500 kilometres! It definitely was the long way to the cabin. Our original idea was to spend Christmas at the cabin. But, as plans do, things changed when we started planning and opportunities presented themselves and so we have arrived here after stops in Vernon, Whistler, Vancouver, and Cor D'Alene!

Friday, the 27^th, was to be another ski day at Whistler. However, we when got up bright and early at 6 A.M., it was raining, so not so "bright"! After a bit of a think, we decided that skiing would be awful and we would just end up really wet, and miserable. So, it was on to Plan D, or whatever we were on at that point, and headed in to Vancouver! This is the Sea to Sky high way between Whistler and Vancouver. I don't think I have ever driven in so much rain in December!

Chris's brother and family live there and only Chris has ever visited them at their place. The kids were excited to see their one and only cousin, Patricia May! We also met Ping's mom, WaiPo, who is visiting from China. Ping is due to have a baby boy, any minute!, and her mom has come to help out. Actually, Waipo is here to help out until NEXT SUMMER! Now that is some kind of help! We were treated to a delcious meal in their favorite restaurant. It is always good when Ping is in charge of the ordering. What is even more amazing is that my picky little man eats everything too, that Auntie Ping orders!!!!

The kids had a great time together. Max can't wait to have a boy cousin too! Max will be 5 1/2 years older so will have lots to teach the new youngin'.

 THEN, we had more Chinese food, this time cooked by Ping's mom for our evening meal. We were treated to homemade Chinese steamed buns. Needless to say, we were not very hungry when we woke up the next morning to be on the road for the USA. (Thanks to Ted for the photos!)

 We successfully went over the boarder to travel down and up to Creston. The highway was great! It was large and clear of any snow or such, plus it was pretty straight!

Having a treat from Grandma Jean and Grandpa Keith.

Amyah reading a Christmas gift.

 We flew through the state of Washington, and stayed overnight in Cor D'Alene, Idaho. And, at last, we reached the little cabin in the woods.