BC Day - Welcome Home

We flew from Tokyo to Vancouver via San Francisco, and promptly hopped on a ferry to Vancouver Island. We arrived at Don's dad's & stepmom's place in Maple Bay on the evening of Sunday Aug 5. We sat out on the deck and visited with cousin Margaret, and Nathan:



That's the BC flag in the background, in case anyone was wondering.

On Monday, which was BC Day, about 15 members of Don's family came over for a mini-reception and "welcome back to the continent" party.

We were fortunate to visit with Don's grandma, Donnie, whose health had forced her to miss the wedding at the last minute. She is doing better now and was in fine spirits:



It was also wonderful to see her consort, Ray, and Don's great-aunt and great-uncle, Joan and Joe:



Also present were Neil's brother, Andy, his wife Cathy, and their sons Connor and Jamie:



As well as Mary Beth's kids. Brent, Brooke, and Lee:



It was great to see everyone and to enjoy some fine BC summer weather!