Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Asparagus sandwiches and clean kitchens..

...make us happy! Sean: asparagus, Ruth: kitchen. We've had a wonderful March break so far! Today was especially nice, after doing some work around the house we left for a doctor's appointment for little Simeon, who apparently isn't so little for his age - between the 75th and 90th for height and weight. After he calmed down and decided to forgive us for letting the mean lady give him his shots we headed over to Nougatine et Chocolat; an amazing café with decadent desserts. MMMMM! Conveniently located next door is a second hand bookstore that had to be perused, and with great success, as we left with a few volumes to enjoy. On the drive home I was looking out the window and noticed the frozen waterfalls clinging to the rocks and smiled. Since I was a little girl I've always loved the NB highway. Our forests are beautiful and varied, you can't help but want to hug a tree. Enjoy the simple pleasures and smile; it makes your face look better. Happy March Break.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

That post made me smile indeed.

Did you eat and LOVE the asparagus Ruth?!

Anonymous said...

oh - that was me, Angelique

Anonymous said...

Yes, there is much to be said regarding gratitude toward the Lord for the "little" pleasures in life. Such as the NB highway system. Always loved the road-trips, despite my legendary ability to doze off in moving cars! And, as for bookshops...drool. Ask Sean to take you to the Attic Owl sometime, Ruth. It is beyond cool!
Nice to know that the Carroll heir with hair is coming along nicely. <><

Anonymous said...

SO MUCH interesting scenery and such along the NB highway system. Hehe, one of my favourite memories in that regard is the Spring-Summer foliage on the way to Fredericton.
And also of driving along the St. John River and wondering why the cows did not know enough to simply WALK across the lowered river from where they were quartered on Bear Ass Island, since the water would probably have only reached their knees in places. (Seriously, that really is its name!! Anyone know how or why? I assume a brown bear was involved somehow.)