It is hard to believe that August is almost over and we have not had the summer weather that July gave us. However, with all things that we have done I'm not sure that we could of enjoyed the outside weather. Let's start at the beginning - we got our fence, built and stained and it looks awesome. We have such great Christian neighbors, Patti & Kevin who made this job a fun one. Then we had all the wedding "stuff" to do. Jack married my younger cousin, Cody & fiance Ashley on Saturday, August 18 in Squamish, BC. I had the task of being wedding coordinator and chef...what a big job. The day was set (bad weather and all) and the kitchen was a buzzing with activity. The guest list was comprised of 160 friends and family. All of my mom's siblings (8) were there so it was like a family reunion. I was exhausted but quite pleased with all the meal etc. I missed my co-chef, Barb who was here in Calgary running her very, very busy Bed & Breakfast. But she was always a phone call away should I have needed that little extra pep talk. Jack and I got to visit in White Rock, BC and then down to Beachwood and Bellingham, WA for a short 1 day trip. Then straight up to Squamish for all the activities. My Uncle Dana & Aunt Rachelle were there and my uncle looked fantastic even though he wasn't able to have his chemo 2x over. For more, read his blog attached to this one.
The next big buzz is the talk of my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary plus the celebration of there 70th birthdays. This is all taking place in Saskatoon over the May 2008 long weekend. So I will be home at Thanksgiving taking a look at the hall, rental companies etc. Should be a busy time but productive in getting things rolling for May.
My kids have been busy - Nicole buying her fourth car...not sure where she gets that from! She & her boyfriend, Kris just returned from 2 weeks at Victoria and had a great camping trip. Breanne & Marc finally got there new furniture that fits the apartment and Breanne & her girlfriend Ashley are planning there next big winter trip to somewhere hot. Ryan and his roommate are each looking for new homes as there condo is being sold. Ryan wants to live more between both jobs CTV out in the deep SW and Starbucks on the fringe of downtown. He stayed at the house while we were gone and his car died so now he is without wheels. Always something with these old cars as we learned when we got home from BC. My 1989 Chrysler New Yorker (same as Ryan's) has seen better days and is soon going to charity of choice. Time will tell as to what I get.
With August almost over I am busy with the Oil Conference that is scheduled out in Kananaskis, Sept. 5-7. I am the person in charge of registration so 200 of my closest oil delegates will be mixing and mingling for a couple of days. Jack will have to attend to take care of spouses on the golf course...this is a couple of hard days to take out in the mountains but some how we will try and enjoy it.
So that's it - August has been a very cool, wet blurrrr but fall is almost upon us and then comes winter to start the new year all over again. I look forward to busy couple of months to come and hope that everyone has a great end to the summer months as we have had.
