Just wanted to pop on here before we fully jump into Summer and share with you all what we have been up to….

This springs big project was to get a wood shed built before we headed to ON for vacation. The plan was to build a lean-to off the side of the container. Pete spent a good day leveling off the container with a bottle jack and a few big rocks. Amazing how well that worked! And like most of our projects, we picked up the lumber from our local saw mill. The steel roof was picked up at our hardware store. Now we have a perfect spot for the wood to stay dry.

Spring is always beautiful with everything starting to turn green…. the flowers start to bloom… the woods come alive with sounds! I’ve spent a few good sunny days on my dock soaking in the sun. However, like most springs… they aren’t ever sure if they are still holding on to winter or if they are going to make the switch to summer. This year we were still lighting our wood stove at the end of May. And even as I type right now (July 6th), it’s 16⁰C outside. We had a chilly misty day today. But in-between these chilly days there have been really hot ones! It’s been a rollercoaster ride temperature wise so far this year.

The trip down to ON was a lovely one.  It was good to see family and friends. This time it was a bit more chill than other trips. I spent time fixing up my mom’s side gardens… Pete built a computer for my sister… Josiah found a new-to-him Mini Bike to bring home with us…. and we barely saw Zahra as she spent most of her time with her cousins. I had tea times with my sisters. Got to help out a bit in the flower shed and make a few bouquets for their stand. My mom and I went to the local dutch shop and picked up a bunch of treats. Though I can order things and have them delivered to my place, it’s nice to be able to meander through the store and pick things off the shelves. It was so fun to be able to eat all the yummy things. I spent a bit of time with my grandparents. I loved sitting with them and hearing about all the things that have been going on. Got to touch base with a a couple cousins, Uncles and Aunt.

Like I mentioned, this time I didn’t make a ton of plans. But the plans we did make were like an oasis to the soul. We met up with a couple we’ve known for 16yrs… we hadn’t seen them in 8 years as they were living in Turkey for a season. And oh, was it ever amazing to be able to catch up and share all the stories we could in the span of 4.5 hrs. It was so amazing to see them. Pete then spent an afternoon with our pastor/friend, Mark. Again, just a refreshing time for him to hang out with an old friend that shares his passion to build the church.

The last weekend in ON, we spent a couple days at our friends place. It was so fun to be there and spend time with them and their kiddos. Pete and Pat have been friends since high school and at this point we are more like family than friends. It was so fun to see how much the kids have grown.

By the end of it all, it was good to come home again. We missed our beds, we missed our puppy dog, and we missed our Yurt. There isn’t anything quite like your own home. All the little things like the sunsets, the birds in the morning, and my own coffee… ahhh so good to be home again.