Time escapes me. I just cannot seem to find more of it anywhere. I am desperate for just a few extra hours each day. Can't we all just vote to make the day 27 hours long instead of 24? Wouldn't that be great? I know that you all feel the same way.
One place where time seems to stand still (or maybe just slow down a bit at least) is my Grandma's. We had a lovely visit- very relaxing. The weather was remarkably nice, meaning it didn't rain.
We lounged around in G'ma and G'pa's back yard.
There was lots of good food,
mashed potatoes with real gravy (as in the kind not from a packet or jar, and the kind that my daughter had 8 helpings of!)
Grandma made heavenly rolls and we slathered them with butter. I'll share the recipe soon, they are so yummy.
Of course, once we arrived my Dad was never too far away from his girls. I still include myself in that description :) The marina was buzzing that day with the Farmer's Market open and an Art Walk downtown. I fell in love with this little yellow boat.
I told my Dad that I would like to row out with it's owner and have him tell me tales of the sea. Or maybe he could just share some of his crab catch of the day with me.
There was also a hike down to the beach where we lingered over every little sand creature and shell. They are now smelling up my garage. I always forget how much I miss the lush green foliage that I grew up with. I think that there will always be a bit of moss growing somewhere in me.
Oh time...it was well spent while we were away. Time? TIME! It is 5:20pm and I should be making dinner. Okay, going now.
What a great looking trip. Real gravy, and dinner rolls Yum! It looks like a sea fairing town. Some of my faves. I'll be looking for thte recipe.
Posted by: grace | April 29, 2008 at 06:16 PM
What a lovely trip you seem to have had! Your parents live in a beatiful place.
Posted by: Mary Beth | April 29, 2008 at 10:11 PM
Oh, it looks like a wonderful trip... I love it when you find a place where time seems to stand still!
Posted by: julie | April 30, 2008 at 06:27 AM
I know exactly what you mean. I could definitely use a few extra hours in the day.
Posted by: AJ | April 30, 2008 at 07:53 AM
I'll vote for those few extra hours....oh, the things I could accomplish! Looks like you guys had a great time away. I insist every time we go home that we visit the farmers market and waterfront - it just never gets old!
Posted by: Kristen | April 30, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Rather random...I'm getting ready to buy a new camera and am seriously considering the Nikon D40. I think that is the one that you use. Would you mind sharing your thoughts on the camera/lenses? Is it hard to get good, clear shots? How long does it take you to set up the features to take a picture?
Posted by: Haley | April 30, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Sis,
Looking at the pictures ignites a multitude of emotions. Emma’s innocents as she plays with her seagulls remind me of everything good in life. It reminds me of how simple life was intended to be. Watching Lo Lo Baby eating her muffin with her hair all fly-a-way and the fact that she was just so into it, makes me smile. Seeing the girls nestled on the blanket in the back yard sun playing together, calms me like almost nothing else. In the day in age we live in and with as crazy as it has all become, seeing something so natural and so wholesome is like a mega dose of peace to me. I sure love my girls… and yes sis, you’re still my #1 girl! I love you all very much!
Gramps
Posted by: Jim Hickman | May 01, 2008 at 08:18 AM