We went to Vernon for the long weekend with some friends. Darren loved the beach and playing with the sand. We're all rested up for our trip to Alaska on the big cruise ship. 11 more sleeps and we're off.

Tonight we had all the family over because Julia is visiting from Germany with her son Arlan and boyfriend Markus.

Here's all the cousins together.

Here's Arlan. Hasn't he got the most fabulous eyes?