Content at home

This has been a month of firsts.
The first time we have had to say goodbye to a daughter studying overseas. Many asked us if we were sad. I had to honestly say no. We will miss her, I know, but also know that this is where she is supposed to be and are excited and proud of her for her pursuing her dreams.

The first sailing trip this year! Our first day out was calm waters. Then we got crazy. When the lake is covered in whitecaps and you have not got your sealegs yet, perhaps a voyage on the high seas is not a smart idea. But - we are adventurous. Or stupid. As the boat was crashing against the dock with the captain hollering paddle, paddle ( we looked at a small motor today), we headed to sea (sort of) We were flying across the waves with me getting tangled up in the ropes, the captain barking orders as he was trying to keep us from capcizing with the rudder, and a childhood thought came to mind. "I want to go home". After crashing into the dock, filling the boat with water from the waves, we trailered home, deciding that perhaps we would wait for a gentle breeze rather than a full force gale!! The captain came home and made the first mate a pretty sweet seat. We shall see if it works or if it sinks the ship!!. Wait, is that a leaf I see moving?

The first month we are not going to Alberta. It is grand to be home in the Okanagan. We are going to try and be tourists in the area and see some of the sights that people come to our area to see. Floating on the lake still appeals to me but H. just can't sit still that long plus claims he is NOT setting foot in the freezing water!!

The first summer K2 can't come to visit. They are off to the mountains with friends and we wish them a wonderful holiday. Wait, did I hear that Marmot got 7 inches of snow????? Happy tenting dear children :) We really are glad you get the chance to "play" with your friends.

The first time in the past many months, I am done my part on the book. yayayay at least for a few days.

That's it.