May

Yah, the pool is open! Nyah has been standing at the window with big, pleading eyes, asking to swim, swim, swim. Not just yet though. A little cold still and it needs a couple of days to filter etc. But, summer is coming!
We celebrated my sister Amanda's 30th Birthday via skype this month. Felt very wrong not being there with her, but unfortunately it is the first of a few milestone birthdays we will miss. We have also just celebrated mothers day here, and I was blessed with beautiful homemade cards, pressies, and breakfast in bed. Caleb told me that's the best bit when I offered to get up. Raoul's parents are here. Actually right this minute I think they are in Montreal. They have been here about 6 weeks and only have a couple of weeks left. We have had a good visit catching up on almost a years worth of trips and photos. We are planning on all heading to Vancouver next weekend to round off their trip. It has been nice to have family around.
Raoul has finished working from home after 9 months, and started working down town. We are missing him. For the first few weeks, it seemed hard to get used to all being here ALL the time. Now he is gone for 10 hours a day (I know, I know, just like normal working people) we miss him being able to pop down for a cup of tea, ohh, and having at home IT support too. He is enjoying the change (and I suspect peace and quiet) of the office. He remains busy, and we all look forward to Saturdays all the more for it.