OH BROTHER, BIG BROTHER!

Ah - BROTHERLY LOVE.  Is there anything like it?

We had a great visit in Wheatley with the Parkinson family.  In addition to cooking up a storm (GO US!), many more happy memories were made during our three-day stay.  

*  Stephen and Phillip cooked hotdogs, roasted marshmallows, and played horseshoes in the rain.
*  The ladies ate SMORES - prepared by the brother duo!
*  We played with Oscar Boscar and watched him tear apart the brand spankin' new toy Grandma bought him.
*  The girls (Grandma, Mom P, Nicole and I) went out for lunch and then tackled some shopping in Kingsville.  I was spoiled with a new scarf from Grandma and Baby Parkinson was SUPER SPOILED with a "Sophie" toy from Mom P and a Canada hoodie from Grandma!!!
*  Phil went golfing with Stephen.  They got to eat poutine and grilled cheese too.  I know everything.
*  Phil, Stephen and Mom P had a grand old time on the deck while Grandma and I hit the hay.  I'm not really sure what they got up to.  But it did involve life jackets.  Sometimes it's best NOT to know EVERYTHING.
*  We went to the dentist - Phil's FAVOURITE ACTIVITY!  Our dental hygienist is somewhat of a BFF to us, so it was wonderful to see her and catch up :)
*  BIG BROTHER VIEWING!  It was the Parkinson's who got me hooked on this summer drama and it is the Parkinson's who continue to get me hyped up for each episode.  Nothing beats on-screen nonsense. 
*  OLYMPIC VIEWING!  We are so happy that Team Canada won the bronze medal in women's soccer.  Phil says our students will be SUPER IMPRESSED with our country!!

This morning we had to say farewell to Grandma and Mom P.  It was not a nice task.  Thank goodness Mom P ran out in the pouring rain with a box of "Kleenex Auto".  We sure did need it!  I think the words that choked us up were, "thanks for giving me the chance to be a Grandma."  Yep, that line had us crying a good way down the road!

We love you PARKINSON FAMILY!  Our time together was really special and we look forward to seeing you again SOON.  Yes, SOON.  Ten months goes by quickly.  Just ask Phil.  He claims we went from "not pregnant" to "second trimester" in a BLINK!