If you have been reading my blog for any amount of time you know that I love the waterfront in Halifax and it’s especially fun if there is a cruise ship visiting.
Today was a day in the city with Martin & Rebecca. Seaport Market, Cruise Pavilion & Shops (because there was a ship in) Harbour walk, a visit to the new and very modern Halifax Central Library , and a quick visit to the Hydrostone Neighbourhood and Market. Did I mention we enjoyed a Lobster sandwich and Fish Tacos …
I love when family and friends come to visit. It usually means that we get to show them the most picturesque places in our area. I never tire of this…
We had a fabulous day!
Today my husband starts Vacation!!!
A little earlier than expected BUT because of the crazy weekend and lots of overtime he took an extra day. So he’s up early sipping coffee on the deck trying to get in to vacation mode.
Hmm? What to do today? WE have 3 days to do some things with his twin brother while they are still here.
Andrew & Kristina’s pool is READY for cooling off on hot summer days! They have actually been using it lots for the last couple weeks. They can’t imagine life without it!
I knew they would love it. We used ours so much when the kids were small.
With the family all visiting, they thought it would be fun to have a Pool Party BBQ Splashing & Grilling up some Goodies = LOTS of FUN!!
Thank you so much Andrew & Kristina for a wonderful afternoon!!
These days are family days! GOODE family all together this weekend. A little bit hectic and crazy the more Goodes that are added to the list, BUT fun to be together.
Canada Day many of the Goodes gathered in Bedford at Glenn & Holly’s home to celebrate Canada Day. David worked so we didn’t get to go this year. Late Friday night David’s twin arrived. His brother and wife and youngest son will stay with us this week while other family are staying with David’s parents. Their son Jonathan is also here for just the weekend ( he’s working in NFLD for the summer) so on Saturday while David caught up on a few hours sleep they spent some time in the city and we joined them later to have some time together celebrating our son James and their son Jonathan. These two graduated the same day a couple weeks ago…
Maxwell’s Plum, always a favourite 
And even a quick drive by SMU where James will study in September
Some of the cousins with babies and little ones have also been enjoying quality time together.
Sunday was Goode Family Day in Mahone Bay at David’s parents. EVERYONE was there. Ok, not everyone ( it’s hard to get everyone together anymore) BUT lots of the “GOODE GANG”
Here is a pic of David’s parents with the GREAT Grandkids, yes, that’s right they have Great Grandkids! They’re so sweet!!!
But sadly…David & I didn’t make it again. David was up early this am and out washing all the cars in the yard ( it’s good therapy haha, he really enjoys it)
And while he was in the middle of that he got a call to go back in to work. A serious situation and something that took hours to get straightened around. That’s just the way things are when you’re on call 24/7. He got done in time for us to go visit for an hour and then it was home and to bed because 4am comes early!
Today I had Jeremy while David’s twin brother and his wife celebrated their 29th Anniversary in Lunenburg.
Everyone is around for the rest of the week so I am sure we will still have lots of time to catch up. At least his brother and family are with us and so we get to see them a little more.
But I have to say…I am really looking forward to our summer vacations with NO work interruptions!!!! Just a few more days…a few more days… 😛
Wishing you a great week!!! It’s a hot one here.
Today is a quiet Canada Day celebration in our home. This year a little different because of my husband’s crazy work schedule. But that’s ok. Yes, I could have joined the GOODE fam in the city for holiday celebrations, but where would that leave my hard working husband when he had just a few hours at home. I didn’t want him to be by himself on the holiday, besides I don’t mind the relax time.
So, we had a few hours to have some treats, wear our patriotic colors ( haha) and spend time together celebrating this great land we live in.
Even Abby wears her red and white for Canada Day!
Take 1 haha ( Abby is bored of the picture thing)
Take 2 (that’s better)
A little road trip…
I love seeing all the Canada flags and red and white on display along the South Shore!
Our little adventure today…Riverport, NS for the Riverport Fire Department Annual Canada Day Fish Fry! I remember doing this I think when we were just dating, or something quite similar.
I ALWAYS get the fish…today I switched it up and had scallops. YUM!!
And then David went to work, and I relaxed by the pool for a bit 😛 haha ( it wasn’t so bad)
I hope you had a wonderful day of fun and fireworks and celebrating this wonderful country we are so blessed to call HOME…Our HOME and Native Land!
Happy Canada Day!
One of Nova Scotia’s summertime traditions.
Many communities and towns in Nova Scotia hold Ox Pulls during the summer and fall. Oxen pulling is perhaps the most traditional agricultural competition still being held at county fairs. These pulls are very popular with fair patrons, not only because they are exciting, but because they are such a demonstration of skill, power and teamwork.
Our son’s wife, Kristina’s Father and Brother have been working with oxen for years!! It’s quite interesting to watch them. We don’t often get chance but the few times we have seen them in action it’s quite something!
It’s Ox Pull season along the South Shore…Canada Day, end of July at The Big Ex, and then varies fairs and Caledonia Exhibition. Good Luck Boys, wishing you a great season!
I picked up a copy of the 2016 Nova Scotia “Doers & Dreamers” book as well as the Culinary Guide.
Oh the possibilities & choices….
I love our East Coast province ❤ and I love summertime to explore and see and try new things!
This is such a great picture captured by a local photographer… Catherine Rose Photography.
Enjoy your last day of June!
It’s not possible, but oh how I wish pictures could capture smells. Then in the middle of winter you could look at the picture and sniff…
and oh….the smell of fresh picked strawberries!
They taste pretty good too.
Just An East Coast Girl 