Family, honor rolls and a 40 pound ice cube

Last weekend a lot happened in my family. My husband's uncle passed away, and my cousin was in a very serious motor vehicle accident in St. John's (she still remains in critical condition).

Kiddo finished exams on Tuesday and made the honor roll! I have no idea where the time went, she will be starting eighth grade in September.

Wednesday we headed into town to visit at the hospital and pick up my sister in law and drive her to St. Vincent's for the funeral.

St. Vincent's has no cell phone reception or wifi so we were pretty cut off for a few days. It did however give us a chance to reconnect with members of husband's family who live out of the provence, and to cross a few things off my summer bucket list.


Go whale watching - CHECK! We spent several hours sitting on the beach watching the whales, and even made friends with a couple of Swedish tourists who were there also.

Go on a random midnight walk - CHECK! Husband and I strolled back to the beach later the same night to hear the whales singing. (it was way too dark to take a picture)


Hang out with old friends - check! We had a wonderful evening at the Yellow Belly Brewery, where we sampled their different brews. (so I could cross off trying something new also)

Go to a pub - CHECK! After supper at the Yellow Belly we headed down on George Street to check out Middle Tickle who were playing at Shamrock City. (I didn't take any pictures inside the pub)


We also did a few things that wern't on my list....


We visited a mini village in St. Mary's.

We saw an ice berg in Ferryland

I got a 40 pound ice cube on the beach



I've gotten 4 novels on my reading list finished and I found out that I'm going to be a great-aunt!

Its been a busy week with its ups and downs.


Please keep my cousin in your thoughts and hope for a full recovery.