It’s almost time to go!! AHHH! I can’t even believe it!
We still have a little bit of packing and cleaning to do before we fly out Thursday morning but for the most part, I think we’re ready.
Ready to move on to the next stage in this adventure.
Ready to see our families.
Ready to be home for Christmas.
Ready to eat a big, juicy steak. 😉
We’ve embraced this little island life of ours the best we knew how for the past 16 months. Embraced the beauty, the challenges and the adventure of it all and I have no regrets as we get ready to say goodbye. Goodbye to the wonderful friends we’ve made, goodbye to the warm Caribbean sun and goodbye to this unique stage in our life. Of course we’ll miss it {a lot}, we have so many special memories tied to this place, but we’re prepared to move forward. We’ve had an amazing experience here on Statia and I have no doubt there’s still plenty of adventure ahead! 🙂
We plan to spend as much time at the beach tomorrow as we can, just taking it all in as a family for the last time. We fly to St. Maarten Thursday, where we’re excited to spend 3 days with the kids exploring the white sand beaches and eating some MacDonald’s fries, then Monday we arrive back home in Canada.
I debated whether or not to host {Simple things Sunday} this weekend and have decided to just take the week off. I’m not sure if we’ll have internet access on St. Maarten which would make it a bit tricky. Since the next {Simple things Sunday} linky would be Christmas dayI’ll put it up a bit early, so the next linky will go up Friday, December 23rd. I can’t wait to see all of your beautiful Christmas photos!!
Enjoy the rest of your week everyone!
Enjoy the rest of your week everyone!
We’ll see you again soon!
Rebecca Cooper is a 42-year-old wife and mother of four from Alberta, Canada. As a photographer, crafter, author, and blogger, she finds joy and fulfillment in celebrating everyday moments. She loves to read and eat chocolate, and is a firm believer in afternoon naps. Rebecca shares her family’s adventures, photo tips, simple craft projects + more right here at Simple as That.
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Enjoy your last days in the warmth. Safe traveling, then, welcome back to Canada.
Kathy from Brantford, Ontario
Best of luck to you and your family!!! Thanks for “taking us along” on your island adventure!!!
Safe travels for you and your family Rebecca! Enjoy those fries!
I can’t believe you’re already heading home!! It seems like you guys were just leaving on your little adventure. Safe travels back to Canada!! 🙂
I hope your trip back to Canada is uneventful and that your transition is smooth. I enjoy your blog a lot and wish you the best!
Good luck!!
P.S. Sunday is the 25th! 🙂
Have a great trip back and enjoy your last days!
I’ve only be following your blog for a few months, but I’ve enjoyed seeing your island life, your photography and crafts. Praying for safe travels for your family and Merry Christmas!
I’ve been reading your blog for a while and I’m curious of how you guys ended up in Statia. I gather that your husband was in some sort of school, but that’s about it. I’d love for you to share that story. My husband and I would love to do something like you guys have done- move to a tropical island for him to complete school!
Oh, Rebecca, I cannot believe you’re leaving already. It feels like you just got there (easy for me to say, right?) I hope you enjoy your last day at the beach with your family and have a safe trip back home. Best wishes for the next season of your lives! God Bless and Merry Christmas!
Safe travels!!
I’ll miss seeing your warm sunny pictures, but I look forward to snowy white pictures from our home in the North. Welcome back to Canada. Have a magical Christmas, hopefully with snow!
Enjoy your final beach days! Hoping to see some photos when you’re back to Canada.
wow, it’s already time to go home…seems like it flew by! merry christmas, glad you get to be ‘home’ for the holidays! travel safe!
We’re so excited to see you guys again! But I’m kinda sad for you leaving that Island! You’ve made lots of great memories though, so I guess you can move on to the next stage of your life! I’ll give you permission:)
Best wishes on your new journey!
Enjoy your last days, because sure this place is so perfect! Sure you have had many great experiences here.
safe travels and a very merry xmas to you and your beautiful family! xoxo
your blog is beautiful and i LOVE your quotes!
just found your blog through pinterest and was pleasantly surprised to see you’ve been living in statia! we lived in st. kitts in 2010 and our friends were in statia then- the packards. i wonder if you know them? anyway, congratulations on finishing! i’m enjoying reliving the island life through your blog!