We got up to Penticton last Saturday (happy one week anniversary to us! Yippee!) and lived in our new (rented) house with virtually no stuff until Wednesday when our movers came. John commuted his five minute drive (complete with chauffeur, moi) happily -- such a nice change from the hour that it used to take -- and has been home at normal-people times all week. Our movers arrived on Wednesday morning (and I can pretty much guarantee that going through customs here was a more pleasant experience than anything we might go through on the other side of the border. The customs agent was so accomodating) and whipped through unloading our stuff like I've never seen. And then... we had a house full of seriously full boxes. And then... I remembered why I hate moving. Slowly but surely, we have been wading through the cardboard and I think more of it resides in the garage than in the house now.
We have managed to get out and have some fun, too. Molly and I went down to the lake on our side of town (we have sun and 70/80 degree temps in this part of the world) and played at the playground, we took a stroll along the canal, we've explored town and found some really neat little shops and stores, and today we all went to the Penticton Farmer's Market. This alone may make this whole move worthwhile and veggie and fruit season isn't even in full swing. So much good, fresh, local produce and the best part is that the market happens twice a week. YUM. After the market, we took a drive out to Naramata, a little town up the road about 15 minutes and then out to the Provincial Park. And then... we were back to unpacking. Blech.
Added bonuses to today's farmer's market were the classic car and Elvis festivals that were also happening. Molly liked the "muednik" (music) and running through the car show (although I think it was just unadulterated joy at being free from the stroller). She's a busy climbing bee (I keep finding her on top of the dining room table, the coffee table, and trying to scale pretty much anything she can get a leg up on).
Trying to get out of the house this morning, Molly was more interested in accessorizing than in getting dressed.
Vroom vroom! Molly was off to try and find someone to take her for a ride in one of the neat-o cars.
But settled for a ride from John.
Newest trick -- putting up her dukes.
Walking out on the pier after the market -- I really can't capture the landscape and gorgeous views. We're in a valley with beautiful mountains on both sides. If you want to see the whole shebang, I'll send you our address.We're up and wireless now so I should be able to post more regularly now. We're also sending some sunshine back east.
3 comments:
I am SOOOO glad you guys are getting settled and have some nice weather :) Molly already looks more grown up than she did 2 weeks ago :) Miss you guys xoxoxo
So jealous you have sun! Glad you made it safe and sound and have all your stuff.
So glad to have you back online and posting. The pictures are gorgeous! And it looks like Molly's playspace is already all set up, so I say that's a pretty good start, having only been there one week. Miss you!!
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