It’s a pretty big deal when the Brown family gets together. My older brother Brian lives in Newfoundland, my twin sister Jessica and Colin are residing in London, Ontario and my Dad in good old Windsor, Ontario; and since when Josh and I aren’t traveling we’re in PEI, it’s a rare occasion when we could all get together. But thanks to determination and some Air Miles, we made it happen.
Me with my twin sister Jessica, Dad, and older brother Brian
Yesterday morning Brian arrived and went out to eat at a little diner down the street and then spent the rest of the morning walking by the waterfront and downtown, with a much needed stop at Starbucks of course. Colin introduced Josh to a drink that I think I’ll be seeing a lot more of now- a Mocha Frappucino with two shots of espresso.
My twin sister Jessica and her husband Colin
Colin, Jessica, Josh and I went to Value Village because that’s just what we do, and I’m not sure that we’ll ever grow tired of it. I was really happy to find tons of baby toys to bring to my darling bunnies and guinea pigs at Double H Ranch, as well as some American Eagles jeans which are destined to get lots of love as I wear them in the barn this summer.
In the evening we went over to our Aunt Lynn and Uncle Mal’s for dinner. As I was pinning my hair back into a messy chignon, I was picturing a ‘please pass the potatoes’ kind of dinner, but little did we know that our loving, sneaky Dad planned us a birthday surprise. Some friends from church including Joanne Noble and her daughter Heather and the Nicholls family joined us as we indulged in some delicious chicken, hamburgers and salads. My favourite was the potato and egg salad. The weather was beautiful and it was sweet to chat and catch up with some new and old friends, and our family.
blowing out the candles!
After dinner, Jessica, Brian and I blew out the candles of our shared birthday cake. It was a sweet touch to a lovely evening.
Last night Jessica, Colin, Josh and I stayed up late talking and laughing over Scott Street Manor memories and a bunch of other things. This morning, Jessica and Colin headed back to London since they’re moving to another apartment today. I wished that I could put them in my pocket and take them to camp with us this summer. It’d be so much fun!
On a whim, Brian decided to go with them to help, and then hitchhike back home. He insists it works, so let’s hope that it does! Today Josh and I are taking it easy today and are going to hang out with my dad this afternoon when he finishes his work.
On a whim, Brian decided to go with them to help, and then hitchhike back home. He insists it works, so let’s hope that it does! Today Josh and I are taking it easy today and are going to hang out with my dad this afternoon when he finishes his work.
My cat Patches who we adopted as a stray when I was 8-years old.
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