Firstly, Isabelle's usual parfait was unusual. Yesterday, I suggested that in addition to her single cherry, we add her favourite, a green bean! She was so proud of it. Notice how carefully she watches to ensure I take an excellent photo!!! I had to take a break from my morning coffee and newspaper.
Izzy made me brekkie, again. Jos slept in.
Next, we had to redo Izzy's village on the table, since the deck was wet, it was cloudy and apt to rain. This was the third day of this saga. We created a 40-page story book. I'm so proud of her. We persevered, every morning. For hours. Strong characters, the two moms are an astronaut and a doctor. The Crossing Guard has a dog and a snail. The snail has three different pieces of clothing, depending upon the time of day.
Izzy and I finished the story. I entered it all onto the photobook.com online page, having hand written the plot. I exported and loaded the high-res photos, proofed it, and ordered 4 copies. It's 8" x 8", and 40 pages. What a project it was!
Finally, Jos came upstairs, "Afternoon," I said. She giggled. She heard this weird noise. We found it. I think Dorah, who loves the katydids, brought another one into the house overnight. This is Isabelle's photo!
Katydid from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
Grampa brought home many Close Eyes this week! The ritual is long, and getting longer.
Now they say, "Swedish Irish Magic Viking Meatballs!" with eyes closed, hands out, waiting.
Close Eyes from Jennifer Jilks on Vimeo.
We didn't accomplish much other than packing and cleaning up the basement. We drained the pool. It was a bitter sweet day, the last day. Grampa went shopping, he bought some flowers for Momma.
The exchange took place in Carleton Place, which is half way for both of us!
Happy to see Papa. A stranglehold! We had lots of fun, but there's nothing like Momma and Papa!
Finally, they were able to present Momma with the book we wrote. It was a huge, super secret surprise. They said it was to arrive in time for them to take it home at the end of last week. But that was not to be. Happily, they took it home with them Friday. Momma was most pleased. I commissioned the horse drawing, and put it into our photos at the Train Museum. We wrote the story as we went along. It added a dimension to the trip, as we've been before.
Gramma and Grampa did laundry, cleaned the beds, tidied up, and vacuumed. Even their froggie friends miss them!
The cats miss them terribly.
The pool is emptied and cleaned. Perhaps, to put it away for summer!
