No, I turn over and plump up my pillow. I had been sleeping for a couple hours by this time, but as every mother will do, I only slept lightly until I heard the familiar sounds of kids coming home. Mark and Amy arrived safely from Steinbach, a 7-hour journey started after work on Friday night.
How fun to have all our family under one roof for the weekend!
I had the excuse to cook a big breakfast, well, more aptly a lunch as no one was up until almost noon! We sat around the dining room table and lingered over the bacon, French toast and juice or coffee. This is my idea of a perfect Saturday morning!
No one had any big plans for the afternoon except Mark & Daniel, who had to prepare some jokes and speeches for MC'ing at their friends' wedding reception. Their good buddy, Carlen, met a wonderful young lady from Australia and they had been married back there in August. So this was the Canadian celebration and we all looked forward to a fun evening.
We crammed into a couple cars and drove to the church where the reception was taking place. The late fall weather turned suddenly into winter chill as we jogged quickly from the parking lot to the church doors! But inside, the hall was lit by Christmas lights and candles, giving a warmth to our bodies and hearts.
After a delightful and hilarious evening, our bellies were full and we were still in a social mood. The kids rented a video from the "Red Box" and we settled into the family room for a quiet movie night. Walter and I made it through the movie without dozing off and felt quite proud of ourselves! But we hit the pillows and were sleeping fast that night.
Sunday morning was the usual scramble for the showers and self-serve breakfast. My heart again was so happy to know we were going to church to worship the Lord together. Then the kids made lunch plans to invite a couple friends over - frozen pizzas and wings were on the menu. Lots more laughter and good times.
Whenever our family gets together, it seems it is usually around a special occasion. Sometimes it seems too busy and we try to squeeze in so much in a short time. It was nice this weekend to just chill together. We spent Sunday evening with Grandma Dinah, eating brownies and playing Mexican Train.
Then the inevitable...saying good-bye. We hugged and said the "I love you" 's and sent Mark & Amy off with snacks and "Drive safe" instructions!
It is nice that Caylea doesn't have to go back to Nipawin Bible College until tomorrow. More time to hang out and extend the family weekend until midweek!
Happy memories of warm family moments.
Sigh! Can't wait until Christmas!
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