AIRPLANES

Carter and I made the long trek up North. Brent took us to the airport and got a special pass to take us to the gate. It was nice to have him help me right up to the end but it threw Carter for a loop he cried and screamed when we left him at the gate. Carter for the past couple months has been obsessed with airplanes so once we walked on he was very excited and kept saying air-panes air-panes and making flying noises. Once we started taking off he was fine with going fast but as soon as he saw that we were lifting off the ground he flipped out saying "I fall, I fall" and then the tears came for his dad. On our second flight he was very excited and did much better for the take off, he sat in his own seat until we started lifting off the ground and then cuddled right into me and slept for the whole flight.....NICE! We then of course had to go through customs once we got to Calgary I happened to be so lucky to get an overly tired, unhappy lady who was drilling me with questions about when I was due and where the father was and what exactly I was doing up here. She then sent me to the immigration office. (getting me completely worried) Thank goodness I got a nicer gentleman who informed me that my status in Canada was permanent resident and after so many days I would need to make a decision if I was going to come back to Canada or not. So all in all NO BIG DEAL. I then had to get 2 big heavy suitcases off the belt and figure out exactly how to juggle Carter, 2 suitcases a stroller and our 2 carry-on bags to get out of customs and find our way to Helen. What a great sight I'm sure it was as I am HUGE (no lie), but we made it and we're here safe and sound. Carter is even now way obsessed with airplanes and never stops talking about them.
Carter has had a little of a tough time adjusting to so many new faces and places and figuring out what he can play with and can't. Another little heart-breaking story about Carter and his daddy.......
Carter has been missing his daddy and wanting him so bad. Well he thought his wishes came true on Friday night when Bryce and Lyndsi showed up. He was so excited to hear Bryce and see him saying "da da, da da"! Bryce held him and he could tell there was a difference but not quite sure so just continued to think he was his dad. But so hard on a little boy seeing "his DAD" hold, tickle and play with another little boy and walk past him. That night putting him to bed he screamed bloody murder thinking his dad was out there but not laying down with us. Bryce was nice enough to come and read a book with him but didn't do the trick. Many times I'd catch Carter running after Bryce calling "Da Da" but he'd only come to disappointment when he'd never get to him or get his attention. So needless to say Carter and I were so happy to see Brent this morning!
We are enjoying not so extremely hot days and thank goodness it hasn't been too hot otherwise I seriously would melt with no airconditioning. We are quite excited to go to the parade tomorrow and have lots of yummy food (thanks to Helen). We are having fun visiting with family and nieces and nephews. I'll post more pics of the parade and cousins tomorrow. Love to all, and to Sonia, Ryan and boys and Jurnee................WE MISS YOU!!! I MISS YOU, and we love you!!!!