These have been some busy week(end)s for Heidi, Jake and I. We went from NFLD to Toronto (see pictures in the album) where we had a wonderful time at Heather and Craig’s place, and then back to New Hampshire where we had Mats come to visit this past weekend. It doesn’t appear to be slowing with guests coming this weekend and then potentially up to Newport the following weekend for Nathan’s graduation. Can we get some rest here?

The nice part of course, is that we are able to visit with lots of folks and the fellowship is more than a little needed. The downside is that the travel is quick to tire me out. Not only are we off travelling on the weekends, but it seems that I’m in NYC or Atlanta every other week.

So it should be obvious from the pictures that Heidi, Jake and I are back from Newfoundland. If Shawn or Lynn tell you that their house isn’t that nice, I’m afraid that they’re simply being modest. Don’t believe them. I’m not sure what I was expecting, but their house is wonderful, welcoming and very homey. And that’s not including how they made us feel …

The day we arrived was gorgeous and warm and we headed to Signal Hill. I’ve only ever seen it in pictures, but it was every bit as beautiful and scenic as the pictures make it out to be. The weather also was sunny on Lord’s Day and allowed us to do some hiking overlooking Portugal Cove. In fact, the only day it was “typical” NFLD weather was on Monday when we left. I suppose that was in fitting with leaving their place and returning back to New Hampshire.

All said, it was a wonderful break and I realized that flying beats driving any day of the week. Jake continues to be good on the planes and both Heidi and I are thankful for that. It was truly a week to make us smile.