Family time

I've had a sweet couple of days with the family.  Sunday morning, all three of us went out to breakfast.  In the afternoon, Selim and I went apple picking at Butternut Farm.  Mostly we picked gala and honey crisp, although I think a few macs got tossed in the bags.  We picked about 18 pounds in under an hour.  And that time includes hiking up to the trees.

The past two mornings, I have enjoyed the waiting for the school bus ritual.  Since I missed the first day of school, I brought my camera to document my first day at the bus stop.  I asked Selim this morning if I should bring my camera again, and he said yes.  So I have beautiful pictures from two mornings.

I've taken it pretty easy these past few days.  Three of the four bags are unpacked.  I did a mega grocery shop.  And today I went to the beach.  This was my first beach visit of the summer.  There weren't too many people there, even though it was gorgeous -- sunny and in the mid-70s.  I had planned on relaxing and reading, but I forgot my book at home.  Instead, I used my camera.  There were these tiny birds, hunting and pecking in the piles of seaweed.  It took me a few minutes to realize that they were there.  Can you say camouflage.

Tomorrow I go back to work, back to my regular job.  The days in between FSI and London, I went into work, but mainly focused my actions on getting ready to leave.   So going in and only focusing on regular adjudication will be a change.  In practical terms, I can't forget to set my alarm for 4:20.  Rise and shine.