Peter, and I had a really fun "becation" in Hawaii with Hallie and Ella. It took us a little longer to get there, but we had a great surprise visit with Mary and Dan and their kids in Vancouver- overnight with no luggage! The next day us and all our luggage arrived in Oahu, and straight to the pool we went, and played in the pool and ocean all week. The girls got along great most of the time, and had so much fun together! Hallie learned how to swim on her own, and Ella lived in her life jacket. The girls missed Claire so much- they were always thinking of her, and wanting to buy her things. They were cheering when our plane was landing in Calgary to see their Claire! Peter and I missed her too, but it would have been hard to have her there- plus she got spoiled by all her Grandparents, and Great-Grandmas at their houses. Nonna had a hard time giving her back! We all missed her, but enjoyed being busy swimming, shopping, eating, and some relaxing with Hallie and Ella!