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Thankful For Family Visits

Family visiting us at ocean delightIf you know me, you know nothing is more important to me that family. Which is why it was so nice to see Lindsay have some CFAs (that’s come-from-aways!) up for a visit. Her mom, Jackie, and her aunts, Tonya and Shirley, all came to the Wonderful World of Whiteway, and it was a lovely thing to see. I’m sure she wishes they could be with us all the time.

So, on this day after a day of thanks, I hope you’re able to hold your loved ones close, whether in person or in spirit, and be grateful for the blessings all around us! mother and daughter in newfoundland family in newfoundland

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Friday Gets Some Loving From Some Repeat Guests!

Friday and guestsSo this might be our favourite picture of the summer. It’s from Barry, Elizabeth, Maggie and Sara, getting in some cuddle time with Friday, our golden retriever and self-appointed Ocean Delight ambassador. They’ve stayed here before, and we’ve had a nice time reconnecting with this lovely family. Clearly, so has Friday!

Actually, all our guests staying with us this week are repeat offenders – they’ve all been guests before. Which is so great – it lets us know that we’re doing our job right, and, better yet, it’s always nice to see familiar faces. Especially, in Friday’s case, when those familiar faces are dog-lovers!

 

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Family Friday

father and daughter in newfoundlandWeather-wise, it hasn’t been the best summer here in Newfoundland. But for me personally, it’s been quite sunny. That’s because I’ve enjoyed not one but two visits from my daughters in the past few months – a real treat, given all three of my daughters currently live off-island. This is my oldest, Adrienne, who just spend a few days out here at the cottages and The Doctor’s House. She brought her boyfriend, Russ, and it’s been great to get to know him, too (he’s also been screeched in – I’ll post more about that next week!). For now, I’m just basking in the glow of a pleasant couple days with the best possible company, and looking forward to some more precious time before they head back home.

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Snow Days Past and Present

Snow days in newfoundlandMy oldest daughter, Adrienne, recently shared this picture on Facebook, and it’s worth repeating! She was enjoying an uncommon snowday for her part of the world (lucky thing lives in the South!), and spent some of her time off going through old family photos. And clearly inspired, this is the result! We hope however you’re spending this weekend, you get to spend some time with your loved ones. The memories really are all that matters.

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What Really Matters: A Final Reflection for 2014

Little girl fishing at our ocean front cabinsWe hope everyone had a safe and happy New Year’s, and we wish you all the best for 2015.

For the past few days, we’ve been blogging about our favourite memories of 2014, both here at the cottages and at The Doctor’s House. And as we went back through old blog posts, two stood out.

First, we remembered back in summer, where our Events Manager Dana shared a picture of her oldest daughter, Anna, who’d recently cleaned up at her school’s sports day. Anna was so proud, Dana was so proud, and we were so happy to share in such a sweet day.

Dana later shared this picture you see above, where Anna had the biggest catch of the day.

And it’s little moments like these that we’ll remember most about 2014. We’ll remember sharing and celebrating with family, keeping it all in perspective, remembering what and who we’re really working for. Because at the end of the day, the big moments are great, but the little moments, shared with our loved ones, are even greater. Here’s to many more of them in 2015.

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Family Getaway

Mother and Daughter at Shag RockAmy is a former colleague of Jerry’s, so it was a special treat to have her bring her parents for a family getaway at our Cranberry cottage last weekend. We love all our guests, of course, but it’s always fun to catch up with old and dear friends. Amy hasn’t changed (and that’s a very good thing!), but she’s expanding her business as a Writer and Communications Specialist, so it was fun to hear about her plans.

The Cranberry has two bedrooms, making it ideal for multi-generational family getaways. And with Shag Rock offering the perfect photo-op off your back deck, you’re sure to get some great pics for remembering your weekend away. Thanks to Amy for sharing this one, which we also suspect may end up framed on her mantle!

And please don’t forget, we have some great fall specials that make a trip to the Cranberry, and all our luxury cottages, even better!

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The Girls are Back in Town!

Family at our ocean front cottagesThese have been a few happy days for us, as Jerry’s oldest daughter, Adrienne, has been back in town – just 3 and a half years after her last trip home! We’re sure many Newfoundlanders can relate to having kids live away, and therefore understand how excited we are to have her back!

We’re doubly blessed this trip, as she’s brought her best friend (and fourth daughter to Jerry), Katherine, with her. This makes Katherine’s 2nd trip to the island, so she’s an honourary Newfoundlander for sure. Katherine brought the rest of her family, too, so there’s been a big, fun crowd to show around. They even got screeched in at the Shag It.

We’re so used to life out here that it’s refreshing to see everything through the eyes of someone seeing it for the first time. We’re so happy that Adrienne and her good friends joined us, and so happy they had a great time. And hoping to spend as much precious time as we can with them!Newfoundland artist meets guests at our Newfoundland cottage rentals

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Congratulations, Anna!

Daughter of our Events Manager at our Newfoundland resort inn and spaOur staff work so hard, and we’re so grateful for all they do. And at the end of the day, it’s really all about family, and celebrating all the big and little moments that make life great with them.

If you’ve booked with or been to The Doctor’s House, then you’ve probably met Dana, our Events Manager (and then some). She recently shared this sweet photo of her sweet daughter, Anna, who had one of those big moments to celebrate herself.

Here’s what Dana said: “Today I’m celebrating with my oldest baby (Anna – 8, grade 2), who won a ribbon in each race at her school’s sports day! Three first places (bean bag, sack race and long distance race), two second place ribbons in the 50m and three legged race, and a third place ribbon in the potato and spoon race. Proud is an understatement – both Mama and Anna (and I think Jerry got a little weepy eyed at the sight of all those ribbons)!”

Congrats to Anna for such a good showing, and thanks to Dana for sharing!

 

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Happy Father’s Day!

sunset in rural newfoundlandWe’ve got some families celebrating Father’s Day with us, so we’d like to extend our well wishes to them, and to all our readers. We hope you’ll all get to spend some quality time with the kiddos, and some quiet time, too! All I want or need these days is a bit of R&R at the end of the day – a beautiful sunset thrown in helps, too. Thankfully, there’s lots of that out here on the Baccalieu. We’re truly blessed.

And please don’t forget, if you’re looking for some last minute plans, we’ve got a great Three Course Roast Beef Dinner for Dad, lined up at the Shag It!

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Shag It – It’s Father’s Day!

Bread Pudding at our Newfoundland cafe in rural NewfoundlandJust a reminder (ahem, my three daughters!) that this coming Sunday is Father’s Day. And a head’s up, too, that we’ll be featuring a special Father’s Day Dinner at the Shag It. On offer – soup or salad, homemade buttermilk biscuits, a three course old-fashioned roast beef dinner, and Chef Cate’s Almost Famous Bread Pudding (looks good, doesn’t it?). Find all the details, plus how to make your reservation, here.

Thanks to guests Stephen and Kayla for the lovely photo!