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Wednesday 14 September 2022

Family time

A sunny day last week before school opened, we headed to Cavendish, in the centre of Prince Edward Island, with our daughter and grandchildren. We stopped at the shopping centre for a look, then on to Cavendish Grove.





The Grove, with its pond in the spring is the home to waterfowl such as geese and ducks. This time of year, the pond has long since dried up and the birds have flown. However, the Grove still has its green glow and while some leaves are looking spent, soon they will show their best autumn colours.





We had a picnic there and played among the trees. Apple trees in the Grove drop the fruit to the ground and the children like to squish a few. They also like to hang from the trees and we played games with sticks we found. Family time in the green glow of a late summer day was a perfect end to summer vacation.


One day this week, we picked up the children from school and armed with snacks and milk, had a picnic along the boardwalk by the bay in Summerside. Later we did a scavenger hunt for items found in that area. Time feeding peanuts to the chipmunks, squirrels and blue jays was lots of fun as well. Our youngest eats as many peanuts as he gives the animals.





The boardwalk and the Grove are places my husband and I love and enjoy. Time with our family doing simple things with the grandchildren in these places is special. We are fortunate to live near family on this island and we do not take a minute of this time for granted.

26 comments:

Lea said...

Great to get some family time!
Beautiful place for a picnic!
Have a blessed day!

photowannabe said...

I love those special family times. Great captures of the kiddos watching the birds and critters.
We used to do that a lot with our Granddaughters when they were young and lived fairly close by.
Precious memories.
Sue

Boud said...

You're so wise to enjoy and not take family for granted. Nice group.

Elephant's Child said...

Absolutely fabulous. I am very happy for you all.

Helen said...

The Grove and the Boardwalk are both very special places.
Your second image evokes treasured memories.

William Kendall said...

Good to get together like that.

Danielle L Zecher said...

Your grandchildren must be so happy on the days you pick them up. A picnic and feeding animals with grandparents is the perfect treat after school.

Red said...

Grand kids will remember fun with Grandma for the rest of their lives.

DJan said...

Such a wonderful thing to have family nearby and to have excursions such as this one for everyone to remember for a long time to come. :-)

Maebeme said...

It is wonderful you live so close and can spend time with the grandchildren making memories! They'll have those for the rest of their lives.

Joanne Noragon said...

Lovely youngsters, purloined peanuts notwithstanding. School's coming soon, and I'm sure they are excited.

Sherry's Pickings said...

how lovely to have family nearby, and be able to spend time together! Looks lovely there.

eileeninmd said...

Hello,
A picnic with the grandchildren sounds like great fun! Family time is special.
I would love to handfeed the birds. Have a great day and a happy weekend.

Anvilcloud said...

i think you have a very good life in a very good place.

Ginnie Hart said...

Those are what I call "eternalized moments," Marie. I'm so glad you grab them while you can!

Linda d said...

Look how big they’ve gotten!

John's Island said...

Hi Marie, You have been so busy! 😊 I just looked at your posts since September 4th, “A day on the boardwalk” … beautiful shot of the Great Blue Heron! The squirrel, butterfly, and Osprey … very cool shots. September 7th, “Back in the saddle” … so happy to hear you are back on your bike. What a great ride to go along the old rail bed right down the middle of the Island. If I ever get back there, I want to do that. Your last image … the reflection is so great it is hard to tell which way is up … very, very nice! September 11th, “A ride along the boardwalk” … Excellent birding shots. The first image should be on a calendar! Lastly, September 14th, “Family Time” … Sure looks like a fun day with the family. Had to smile about the little guy who eats as many peanuts as he gives to the animals! 😊 Thanks for sharing your posts. It’s always a pleasure to stop by Island Musings. John

HWIT BLOGG said...

So lovely to have some family time! Great pictures of a great day...
Titti

Danielle's Heartfelt Home said...

When John was little I loved to take him on picnics. You are lucky to have such a lovely spot to visit. This looks so fun and indeed special to spend time with family : )

peppylady (Dora) said...

Our tree just barely start to change colors.

Coffee is on and stay safe

David M. Gascoigne, said...

One of our favourite places too, Marie. It's always good when grandchildren live close by, not the case for us - but they are grown and live their own lives anyway. It wouldn't surprise me if in the next couple of years they are spread all over the country, as so often happens these days.

Pam said...

Bet that was a great outing.

Catarina said...

Those moments are really precious.

At Home In New Zealand said...

Precious memories in the making :)

Ahmed said...

loved your closing line most dear Marie !

family is most precious indeed and having it close is priceless gift ,now when my sons are leaving home one after one thought of being left alone concerns me often .then i leave it what God has for me ahead
wishing you and family more happy healthy joyous times together amen!

Barbara said...

Oh the kids are so grown-up. Even the baby boy is no longer little. Sad and great at the same time.