Thank you For A Wonderful Time Away!

We're back home! We've unpacked and opening our gates for day care again.
What a fantastic time we had, visiting our friends and family! 

I know, I didn’t get time to post anything like I thought I might. We were enjoying ourselves so much! We began our journey staying over night and visiting our grandchildren. We wanted to be present when they started back to school! Beautiful Brooke in grade 5 already!! Man oh Man! It was the very first day for our little grandson, Lucas. He's so independent and brave.  Awww! They grow up so fast!

Have a wonderful school year.
Gramma and Grandpa are so proud of you both!

We also enjoyed a fabulous dinner at the Sunstone Golf Club while we were in Pemberton.
Yummy food and great service. I highly recommend it! https://www.sunstonegolfclub.com/

If you're in that area make sure to check out the metal modern outdoor art sculptures at the golf course next door. They're amazing! Big Sky Golf Course - https://www.bigskygolf.ca/

Lucas - This one's a freaky one Gramma. I don't like it.

 

Magnificent art work from truck parts!

These are right at the entrance.

 

Lucas and Lady May take a short walkies.

Soon it was time for us to head down the highway into the city. We made it to Aunty Paula's house while she was still at work. Finally! I was able to have a cuppa tea ready for her and greet her with a great big HUG when she arrived home. Lady May wasted no time finding a spot for her food bowl.

Do I have to wait for Aunty before dinner? Im hungry now!

We had such great conversation to fill in all those we've missed. We were even able to lend a hand with a wee bit of gardening. Lady May found the best place to relax in the yard. Aunty Paula told us it was Silky's favourite place to lay. (RIP Sweeties, Silky and Rufus)
Can dogs sense where others have cozied.  You bet they can.

This is my new relaxing spot okay mom?

Daddy lent a hand to help install Aunty Paula's new fireplace insert. I hear she's staying cozy by it every night after work now. GOOD! You're all ready for the winter to arrive!

You should have seen the dust from having to shave down the ceramic tiles to get it to fit!!

Lady May couldn't wait to soak in the warmth

For 3 days we laughed and cried and just all out relaxed together. We did some shopping, we went to lunch, enjoyed every dinner, and talked until midnight! We slept like babies and didn’t wake until we were ready! Thank you so much Aunty Paula for being as happy to see us as we were to see you!
Again soon, right? 

The time to hit the road came all too soon and we headed out next to meet up with a very good friend in Maple Ridge. I grew up with and went through school with Robyn. Reuniting with her and her family was absolutely GRAND! Robyn and Ron opened their home to us and put on a most wonderful spread for us! We were even able to meet some of her grandchildren! 

Left to right Robyn, Deanna. Mark, Ron
Thank you for welcoming us in. Cant wait for the next visit!
Lady May - You talk, I'll sleep!

We had a surprise visitor drop in who I haven’t seen for over 50 years. Imagine my surprise when my childhood neighbour and good friend Deanna, walked up the path! WOW! Who can believe time can pass so FAST!
We laughed until we were in tears, and we cried over past traumas. We tried desperately to recall what each of us held as memories. We shared with each other even though we couldn't really remember it all! So many memories, so little time.  We were only able to spend one day visiting, but we promised to reunite sooner in the future!

Thank you for such a warm wonderful afternoon, Robyn and Ron and Deanna! We love you all and look forward to the next reunion!!

On the road again and this time for a visit with more family. My darling baby sister and her family. Aunty Dollinda has been out of sorts lately and Uncle Dan has been spending time doing what he does best. Taking special care her and giving her the emotional and physical support, she so rightly deserves. We were ever so happy to see she was up to snuff that day and able to sit outdoors in their newly renovated gazebo. Beautiful job Uncle Dan! We watched and fed the squirrels and Blue Jays while the kitties snuggled close for warmth behind Aunties back on her lawn chair. 

Just one of many squirrels who frequent Aunty Dollinda's feeders.

Our darling Lady May had to stay indoors and visit with daddy and Uncle Dan during this day. There was just too many new furrys around for her to cope with. She didn’t seem to mind at all and was happy to watch the children who came to visit.

We had a restful sleep and even slept in again until after 9:00 Wow! Wonderful! Before we knew it, it was time to hit the highway for the last leg of our journey. Home!
We were 3.5 hours away and ready for the drive.

We couldn't help but notice. Many of the trees are turning colour. Fall is in the air!

Thank you everyone for giving us the much-needed break from our anxiety filled days.
We are now ready to begin again and can't wait for our next visit with you all!