Thus Far....

My first half of my time home has been great and has just flown by. I have visited with many friends and its been really wonderful to catch up with them all. Thank you to those who made time for me! I really do appreciate it.

The last 3 days I spent in Kelowna with Ashley. We haven't seen eachother in over two years so I decided to drive up to Kelowna to see her and I'm so glad I did! It was great to talk to someone about life and marriage and all of those things without feeling any judgement.

Ashley and I have been friends since middle school and have been through thick and thin. No matter where life has taken us, which has literally been all over the world, we have been able to remain friends through it all. I am so thankful for Ashley and her friendship. She is a beautiful person in and out. She has also married a great man and it was nice to get to know Erik better as well over the last few days.

Our last night together we went to Grey Monk Winery overlooking the lake and it was beautiful! Great company, wine and good made for a great night.

Tomorrow I am doing nothing which I am quite excited for... I've already read 3 books on my holiday and am on to my fourth. I love holidays! On Sunday I get to pick up Barney!! I'm so excited to see him again and have him share in all of the family festivites as crazy as they may be. I'm sure this next week with fly by like the first and soon we will be back to Australia. Time to make the most of my holiday.