One week in…

Awoke this morning to snow on the ground and blowing about.
After a few extra weekend morning snuggles, we got out to the market!
Last November was probably the last time we were at the market – today I was surprised at how a once routine market trip can be forgotten – fortunately, easily and happily remembered.

A few chores done while we are out – more chores at Wellington…
By late afternoon, home is cosy and warm as we start to make our first meal together here.
Initially intended to be an appetizer, we were satisfied with our leek fritters as a meal – super yum!

Grateful today for
the snow on the ground,
our return to the market,
and a cosy, homey day with my precious mate.

Empty Villa

Friends left the villa today.
All through last night, it poured rain. Throughout the day, there were at least 15 downpours of rain.

The villa is quiet.

Grateful today for
all the fun times shared with friends at the villa – the meals made and eaten, Scrabble and chess games played, the exercises done together and the conversation shared.
The best of times…Thank you my villa pals.

614 – Fun times

Delighted that S+J can stay another day…
brunch in the market, a cycle to Wellington and then to beer…
The day is filled with adventures that carry into the afternoon and evening…

Grateful today for
the ease and flow that naturally occur in time spent with S+J,
and all the sharing, conversations, meals
and flexitarian fun.

613 – Gray Skies to Blue

Ready with fresh fruit delicious cheeses and snacks from the market,
we go out for a sail with S+J.

Out on the water, the city becomes dark as a storm passes through.
Our captain keeps us on the edge of the storm and the skies are blue when we return to the dock.

After dinner made at Huron and a most delicious elderberry pie for dessert…
we head out into the night for Saturday night fun.

Grateful today for
times shared with friends,
the beautiful waters of Lake Ontario,
and for missing the storm.

610 – Interior Landscaping

Met with an interior landscaper and our Wellington designer this morning.
Wellington is bustling with activity – 400 lb stairs being put in by 4 men as we discuss where gardens will be,
and consider the best type of aquarium for the space…

All is progressing well at Wellington…and I am truly grateful.

Grateful today for
the incredible amount of natural light at Wellington for our gardens,
and all the energy and work gone into Wellington by G and S – and all the people working on it.