Homemade

We"re are back home and trying to get back in to the swing of things.  Its been a bit harder, sleep wise to get back to Alberta time(NB is 3 hours ahead).  Grace is the one having the troubles, but I suffer too.  It's so nice to be home to Geoff but I really do feel torn.  Its the hardest leaving Parents #2 i think.  But we sure did all that we could while we were there. 

Most of the shopping I did while home was all stuff that was made locally.  Jams, Peanut butter, Tea's, even bath salts.  I've leaned that when you go home, go straight for the stuff your missing out on.  Nothing else really matters.  So I came home with some treasures that I can truly appreciate and maybe, should you be in my neighbourhood, you could appreciate too!

Yesterday, our first full day back, Grace and I cleaned form top to bottom.  Geoff did a good job cleaning, don't get me wrong, but I like to do the nit and grit jobs, and I wouldn't of been able to relax until I knew they were done.  So once that ws outta the way, Grace and I were off to buy groceries and re stock.  We came home put it all away and then Had Gracies friend over to play, and I got to have a visit too.  We went out for a quick visit to my friend tams, and then home again to make dinner for the younger siblings.  Well not blood ones, but they are good enough for me.  We went down to the farmers market and had some homemade lemonade and Mini donuts.  Then ended off the evening with homemade strawberry short cake.

I'm not sure if I have been keeping myself busy to try to get back on Alberta time or to avoid feeling homesick.  Maybe its a little of both... Have you ever felt like that?

 Anyway, today, I'm gonna be lazy.  Im too tired not to be.  So I brewed my self a cup of chocolate strawberry tea and and plan on soaking up the sun this afternoon.  Its good to be home, but I really do miss my trip...

The tide still goes in and out and that will NEVER change..

Well I've been home for not quite a week and I gotta say, it really has changed.  The faces in the local congregation have changed, and its gotten smaller.  The hall itself had a complete reno, and its beautiful.  The town has new streets and new buildings.  There is even a papa johns here now.  Its changed, yes, BUT...

There is still a handful of familiar...My Favorite?  The people- MY people.  I don't have to name names, but they know who they are.  They make Grace and I's whole trip worth the effort.  We all may have gotten a bit older, but all the jokes are the same, maybe even funnier.  Ha.  I always think my jokes are funny anyhow.  These guys, well, tend to appreciate them more.  haha.  But every hug we have received here, has been long over due, and We've look forward to every last one!

Familiar?  That favorite ice cream spot in town, Sully's.  Its located in the the towns old railway station, so it's pretty charming.  Not to mention its located on the "boulevard"  where you tend to see every one you know, who's up town.  You rarely go through town, and NOT pass the boulevard.  And lets not forget the endless selection of ice cream.  Grace can eat a whole scoop for her self, but she gets excited and starts to eat the cone.  She doesn't understand the order in which a ice cream cone should be eaten... I guess I'm the one to teach her that... hmm, I guess more ice cream is needed..

And it seems to me, the shore line never changes.  Still pretty fantastic.  Maybe even better than I have given it credit for.  I don't think I will ever stop beach combing.  I can't help but look for shells.  I think I was born that way.  I don't know, maybe I'm always secretly looking for a bottle with a note sealed inside.  Ok, I'm usually always looking for that, but what I end up with is a baggy full of shells.  and not so  perfect ones.  No matter.  There still going home with me.  The last morning I spent on the beach with a particularly great friend, we waited until the tide was way out.  I mean, i think I coulda swam to Nova Scotia.  Well, maybe not me, but someone super athletic.  Anyway.  We endured the pain staking cold, shallow puddles on the way out.  It was well worth it.  And I managed to scoop up a sand dollar.  Pretty great, right?

Anyhow, today is a down day for Gracie and I.  We were starting to burn out yesterday, migraine included.  We both had a nap together and were better off because of it.  Today we are on our own for the morning.  Just the too of us, well, and a cat cute cat with a crook on its tail and a over weight chawawa dog that's been around so long, shes considered family.  And did I mention today is the best weather we have had yet.  I'm gonna enjoy it.  and we are headed out for wings tonight.  Sigh... home, has changed, but its still pretty recognisable!

it just isn't!

Ok, Ok, so I realize, I have not been keeping up to date, but our computer was supposed to be fixed, but it just isn't..  And finally I'm in the maritimes...  However the room I'll be staying in has a computer in it.  So If I find myself stuck on "alberta" time, I have a few ideas for some posts.   So keep your eyes on the look out.. Thanks for being so patient!