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We are out of isolation

We have completed our 14 days. No more restrictions for us when it comes to who we can and can't see. There are still rules around masks here, but hopefully that goes away soon too.

We have been having a great time visiting with family. Sunday night we had an awesome BBQ with all of Justins siblings. We visited, the kids ran around, the house was alive and buzzing. Once the sun started to go down, we packed up for the beach and had fireworks! All the kids loved it and so did the adults. It was an awesome day.
(celebrating Justins birthday with his siblings)

The next day was a full on beach day with all the kids in the water for hours. We had hot dogs and snacks on the beach. Ruby had a long, sea air filled nap. Sally ran around in the water until she was blue, came out and dried off, then went back in the ocean. We all had an awesome day. Finally we got home, had a shower and Sally fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. She was still in her towel! I got her changed, snuggled her into her bed and she slept until morning.  

This week has been filled with beach days and exploring our new home. The girls and I have driven to Port Hood, Port Hawesbury, gone shopping, gone to t-ball, all sorts of things. We are settling in. 

We have had wild flower bouquets on our table since we got here. We have wash on the line. We have homemade jam in the fridge. We are slowing down and it feels good to do the things we talked about.


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