Family pic

I've done a few family pictures in the weeks preceding Christmas. We also got our family picture taken. Since all the Christmas cards have been mailed out, it's safe to show the picture now (I think).

This was the one we picked in the end. :)

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

 I am now the proud owner of a lime green, Mitsubishi Eclipse! I got it a few weeks before Christmas! It's a 2000, has a Five speed manuel transmission, v6, duel exhaust, sunroof, etc. It's a little smashed, but should be up and running by the time I get my license in July (hopefully before though). We'll likely start doing work on it in March, after dad is done in the woods for the winter. So exctied!!!

I'm Back!

Work, School, Meetings. Work, School, Meetings. It's a vicious cycle I've been running in, like a hamster on a wheel. It is kind of scary when you think of it. The days have been literally flying by. Would you believe tomorrow is 2012?!?
Well, I've kept you in the dark long enough, I'm sure you are all DYING to know just what I've been doing in the past month. Okay, Okay, I'll tell you then.
At the first of the month, December 1st-5th, we took a road trip down to Boston, Massachusetts, for their annual Bible Conference. My parents went with the MacLeod's, a couple from Charlottetown, and I went down with Ruth and 3 other gals, Melody, Hannah, and Lydia W (who actually ended up going in the 15 passenger, which I'm getting to). So, there was also 11 people in a 15 passenger van, who we traveled with. My cousin Joel, ended up coming with us for most of the trip, as a second (more like first) driver for Ruth. We left the island at around 6:45 Thursday evening. We drove all through the night. The fear came upon us at around 2:30 in the morning that we would run out of gas. There were plenty of gas stations- but none of them were open! Finally, near Bangor, we found a Tim Horton's (24 hr) and they gave directions to a fuel stop. We all stopped for a food and bathroom break at Tim's, before heading out again. I slept off and on for a good total of 4 hours Throughout the night-long trip. I woke up as we were going through the twisty road to the Stefl's (where all the guys would be staying). They didn't seem to mind in the least that it was 5:00 in the morning, bless their hearts. They welcomed us all in, like orphans to an orphanage. Us girls (there was 7 of us) made up little beds in the family room, and I was out once again, like a light. I never heard, saw, or dreamed a thing until 9:00, when the smell of bacon wafted up the stairs.
 We did some sight-seeing Friday, as well as a bit of shopping. The 5 of us girls, stayed the weekend at my friend Briana's. What amazing food we were presented with! The whole weekend was like a haven of superlative nurishment! They all sure know how to eat down there! We headed back to PEI Monday morning, and stopped in Kittery for shopping for 2 hours.
Let me see, what came next.... Oh ya, Cousin French, who also went to Boston, came back to the island on Monday. We got together a few times throughout the week, for some laughter and craziness.

Cousin French learing to play Phase 10.

Dairy Queen after Bible Reading with John Meekin.

Sing Song Friday Night, after Bible Reading. MMM food.

These two had the bright idea to shave their heads. For what reason? Have no idea.

Chums.

The last look at dad's Movember Mustache.

Shavin' her off.

Friday morning after crashing at the Stefl's for 4 hours. Excellent Breakfast!

Red colour accent.

Downtown Boston.

If you want to count you can, but I'll save you the trouble. There was 20 of us (all of whom are Canadian! haha) The 16 of us who traveled together in Ruth's car and the 15 passenger, plus 4 guys from Ontario, who were staying at the Stefl's.

Love this pic. 

Occupy boston Protestors.

At Briana's!

Some of the 15 passenger crew. They left Sunday night.