Sept 1, Family Day


We spent time today with the next generation.


We slept in this morning. Then had the complimentary breakfast at the hotel before heading out for the day. We went to Fresh Market to get some fruit for the weekend. We were going to visit the Brophy’s later in the morning but we still had some time before we went there so we went into the shop next to the Fresh Market, a place called The Old Green Cupboard, just to browse. We had no idea that the place specializes in quilting material. Penny had found a bonanza! She wished she’d known about this place when she and Karen were looking for material for Sophie’s quilt.


We spent the afternoon with the Brophys. In addition to Kerry, John, Jack and Annie , sister Kathy and bro-in-law Joe were there. We just hung out with them – had sandwiches for lunch, played with Jack, admired Annie, caught up with what is happening with all the adults. It’s always a pleasant visit when we go there.

Grandpa Joe plays with Annie

We had an early dinner appointment with the Feagins – Sorbello’s Italian restaurant at 4 o’clock. We arrived about 10 minues early just before the heavens opened up. We got a table for 7, sat and watched the rain while we worried about how the rain would affect the Feagins. They showed up around 4:20 as the rain was letting up.


We hadn’t seen Lee and Jane Feagins (Tim’s parents) in about 2 years, maybe 3, but they haven’t changed any. We hadn’t seen Sophia in 3 weeks and she changed a great deal.


Sorbello’s always has good food and everyone enjoyed the meal. We went over to Tim and Karens for a couple of hours after dinner to have dessert and chat. I got to hold Sophie while Penny had her dessert and Sophie slept nicely in my arms. She gets more precious every day.

Tomorrow is her christening. Karen was cranky all through her baptism, I wonder if Sophie will be the same way.