Relaxing with the folks

The week after our son was married, we spent some time with my folks in their small, quiet town. We were constantly spoiled by mother's great cooking. We enjoyed helping them "farm" on their little piece of property. As always, mother has lovely flowers growing all around her yard. And they still planted a vegetable garden this year!  

Dad still has his daily "chores." Now he waits every morning for the mailman to bring the mail, and then he walks across the street to get the mail, and also deliver the mail and the newspaper to the lady that lives across the street. When I was a kid, I saw my dad bring the pail of fresh milk in from the barn, now that he is retired from the farmwork, I enjoyed watching his satisfied look as he came back into the kitchen with his packet of mail!

We were thrilled when Bec came to visit. It was so fun for my folks to be able to hold the little great-grandchildren that they had only read about and seen pictures of.

They now have 5 great grands!

Thanks Bec, for making the trip to share your time with the folks.

Another day, we drove north to spend the afternoon visiting two of my cousins, Jane and Shirley. Last year, when we visited Roger and Shirley (on the left), they were in the process of building this new addition to their house. So it was very fun this year to see the beautiful finished product! Thanks girls, for such a fun day together! We love the times we can spend together. 

We also enjoyed visiting my niece Laura and husband Adam in their new home. Thanks for your hospitality!

Afterwards, we gathered together as a family at my brother Rayn's house for pizza supper. Thanks R&G for hosting this impromptu party, and to all who brought food!

We also got to visit the new "bridge" in my folks' town. The snowmobile/ATV bridge was newly inaugurated the week before we arrived.

The bridge covers this scenic river

Time for some rest! Thanks Dad and Mom for a wonderful, relaxing week with you.