Time Off

Saturday afternoon began Nick's first week off since he started working in February. It was a gorgeous and clear 83-degree day with plenty of sunshine. We took a walk to Cathedral Park and soaked up the sun, did some reading and wandered along the shore of the river.

 Nick started a book by John Muir; I read a bit of my current book "Bossypants" by Tina Fey. Nick got me the book as an anniversary gift :). It's a fun read--Tina Fey is witty and so entertaining with her stories.

Later in the day, cousins Joe and Susan and their kids stopped by with their little ones to see our place and hang out for a while. We walked through downtown St. Johns for gelato, then Nick and Joe each filled up a growler of beer to take home. They also decided to try out the strange phenomenon of "planking" that has gotten popular around the world. I think they were pretty successful...

 They even stepped it up a notch for (layered?) planking!

 Even Tim and Mackenzie got into it!

How funny is that?! No, it doesn't make any sense. But it's so silly, how could you not laugh?! Apparently people take pictures like this all around the world at different monuments and landmarks. I guess smiling in every photo can get boring. ;)

This week Nick and I are taking it easy, although we'd like to squeeze in a little camping trip on a clear day if possible. Otherwise we've just been running errands and doing chores. Glorious, I know!