We had a lovely time last week while Daniel and Jasmine were here with us. They stayed from the previous Friday night until Sunday so they were with us for quite a while this time but I'm always sad when their time with us comes to an end.
We had a good mix of days out and time spent together at home, and they went off and did their own thing for some of the time too. It was a shame that Eleanor and Jacob were working but they came round most evenings and we chatted, played games and enjoyed the time all together.
As Jasmine comes from Colorado, a land locked state in the US, she hasn't had many holidays by the sea so trips to the seaside were requested. We spent a day in Whitby with a detour to Sandsend, and a day in Bridlington. I'm really enjoying my days out at the coast this year, we've been quite a few times now after only a couple of visits last year owing to the coronavirus restrictions.
I think the next time we'll see Daniel and Jasmine will be Christmas, though we've had some good news, they're hoping to move back up north at the beginning of next year so they will be flat hunting when they come next time. They'll take a short-term rental while they look for a house to buy. I will be so pleased to have all my family close by again.
It's so much better when you all live in the same area, it's great to be able to pop to daughters, yesterday we walked to her local shops in the sunshine.
ReplyDeleteYou'll be sad that the time together is over but how exciting that they'll soon be living closer to you. :o)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you all had a lovely time together Jo, family times together like this are precious, I'm really missing my youngest son it's 18 months since I saw him last. What great news that they will be moving close by, something to look forward to. xx
ReplyDeleteYou've spent some lovely family time together and how nice it will be when they come to live closer to you, something to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteSo pleased you were able to spend this time together. It will be lovely to have them living close by, that's definitely something to look forward to.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
That's excellent news, it won't be long until they live much nearer and can enjoy all the lovely places you took them to again.
ReplyDeleteIt just sounds lovely, family, simple days out, meals together and laughter. Also you have Christmas and a move nearby to look forward to, I always think it is so important to have something to look forward to.x
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that you got to spend some quality time and days out with your family, and their move nearer to you will be something to look forward to :)
ReplyDeleteLovely way to spend quality time with the family. Trouble is the time goes so quickly, but with Christmas and the move back, that is something to look forward to xcx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you all got together again, great news about them moving back!xxx
ReplyDeleteOh Jo, how lovely to see them again & have great week together. I know what its been like not seeing kids & grandkids, so I can imagine your elation & the fact they might be coming to live up north near you. Take care & hugs.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you. There is nothing 1ike being together! The seaside is magica1
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you all had a good time. I think the last time I went to the coast it was Easter, so it's been a while.
ReplyDeleteGlad you all had a lovely week. I wish we lived closer to the sea, i'd be down there all the time :-)
ReplyDeleteGood news about Daniel moving back closer to home
Such exciting news that they will be closer in no time at all. So glad you had a wonderful visit.
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