Summer Plans? Of course we have plans.

And here I was whining about the "empty-nest". I totally forgot about us escaping to Calgary some months ago without the kids, so I guess that makes 2 trips away from them in 17 years, not one. So yes, I was sad when son went to work in the South, but now the possiblities are presenting themselves. Kids are old enough to care for pets and hopefully not burn the house down so why not start traveling?
Initially we want to keep things relatively local. This summer will be low key but it does not mean we'll be shut-ins. The intention will be to visit tourist spots we have not seen in a while. Drumhellar's Palentology Museum for instance. At the end of the summer though we are going to fly to Quebec City and spend some time immersed in what could be the most European city North America has. Last time I was there I was 3, so you know I remember alot. We have many dream trips in our minds, and currently we are discussing them. Perhaps with the economic turndown this is the time to take them in. I think the first trip abroad will be Paris. That may happen next year sometime. Eeeeeeeeee... I love my kids but this could be good for us!