One of my girlfriends moved to the next province about 4 months ago.  she is expecting a new baby in mid March and has asked if I could take my daughter and come over to help out with her older daughter and the new baby.  Turns out the older daughter's birthday is in that time frame too and she and my daughter are best buddies so having her friend there as a surprise will be awesome.  I really want to do this but the cost factor is the only real concern.  I figure it will cost me $200-$300 for a weeks visit, thats with staying with my girlfriend.  But then I can take the girls to the fun park and the science center and help plan a pbirthday party and get my hands on the new baby.  This is sounding like it is gonna be fun.