City Trip for Just My Girl and I (Aug.20, 2026)

After work today, I picked Freya up and she and I headed to the city.

Her birthday is coming up this weekend so I wanted to take her in and do something special just her and I.

We headed straight to the West Edmonton Mall (her choice), and first order of business was to pick her out a new outfit for school, socks, underwear and a new pair of sneakers.

From there we went to the food court, Freya had Chinese food like always and I ordered some Pad Thai.

It took them so long to make it that Freya was already done eating hers so I just took mine to go.

She wanted to try another Tisto fruit.

She picked a mango and there was a strawberry on sale for half price so we got one of those to try as well.

 

It was on sale because it had a crack in it.

Taste test time.

She really liked them but I think the banana is still her favorite.

Then she wanted to do a VR ride.

So I let her pick a couple.

Then it was pretty much time for the mall to close so we left and went over to Jen's - we are spending the night there tonight.

Jason went for a run and was treated to a spectacular rainbow.

He said the colors were so vibrant - very beaautiful.

He stayed back because he's cooking up three briskets for the ladies golf tournament on Saturday.

It's going to take him all day tomorrow - it's a lot of work

I did not get all of my steps in.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

New Phone (Aug.19, 2026)

 I woke up this morning with a little bit of a sore throat.

I took some Cold FX right away but I think it might be too late.

I hope I don't go and get sick right before we are heading out on vacation.

I had to go to Westlock to attend a Safety Meeting today just to go over the new payroll process with some of the employees.

It went pretty well actually.

I made it back to the office around 3:30.

I was feeling worse by then and considered going home but then decided to go to the office to get some work done.

After work, I took mom down to the store and we ran into Haylee and the girls there, they wanted to come over after supper so I said they could.

I also picked my new phone up yesterday from the mail so I worked on getting that set up.

I had to let it transfer files from my old phone so while it was doing that, I ended up laying down and having a nap.

 I was feeling really unwell and tired.

My phone ringing woke me up, it was Freya wanting to come over, she'd texted but I'd slept through it.

I was feeling a bit better so I went and picked the girls up.

Freya went right over to Theia's and Eden stayed and snuggled me until Jason got back from his run then he played with her.

I think she might have been tired because she ended up going a little wild.

She was tearing around and throwing things - just playing but she does get a little extreme.

When Kody got home from work, they came and picked her up and Freya had a sleepover at Theia's.

Testing out the camera quality on my new phone.

I don't really think it's much different than my old phone.

My throat was feeling really sore when I went to bed.

Bugger - I hate being sick.

Hopefully it doesn't get worse.

I didn't reach my step goal.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

Puzzle, Slime, Make Up (Aug.18, 2026)

Just a regular busy day at work today.

I did get out for a walk on my lunch hour, it wasn't as nice out as yesterday, it was even a little chilly but once I started walking, it didn't take long to warm up. 

I was kind of in a sour mood after work so I decided to work on a puzzle just to get it off of my mind.

It was just a 500 piece one - I thought the black background was going to be difficult but it went pretty smoothly actually.

I enjoyed this puzzle. 

The girls were over because Kody and Haylee were both working.

Eden had my phone and she took a selfie - ha ha.

Freya was making slime tutorial videos again.

Her videos just crack my up - her amounts are so random.

I think it's so cute.

It was late when Kody called to say he was nearly home.

Eden got into her make up right before he got there.

Ha ha.

Freya had a note from Ivy - Ivy left it the other day but Freya only noticed it today.

Ivy asked Freya what she would like for her birthday so Freya wrote back and said she wanted a new fairy necklace because she lost the last one that Ivy got her.

So Ivy wrote her back another letter which Freya will find next time she comes over.

Getting closer.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

Weigh In Day (Aug.17, 2028)

Today is weigh in day.

I was 239.4 lbs.

That's up .4 from last week.

I feel like I'm getting nowhere fast.

I think the Ozempic is helping me but maybe not enough.

I am eating less but I'm not eating well - I'm eating junk that I shouldn't be.

I was hoping with Ozempic that would all turn off and sometimes it seems like it is but then other times it is not.

I'm also not getting the activity that maybe should.

If I'm being honest - I'm just tired of thinking about all of that, tracking my food, worrying about what I eat, worrying about getting enough exercise.

I was hoping the Ozempic would be like magic for me and the truth is that it is not.

And that's ok, I just need to be real about it and not expect magic - I think I'll still need to try and just keep my expectations realistic.

Like maybe the Ozempic isn't magic but it can be a really awesome tool and aide to me.

I did make sure to get out for a walk on my lunch hour which was nice, I haven't done that in a while.

Woe is me - the leaves are already starting to change color.

I had a physical therapy appointment after work.

I had just enough time when I got to Whitecourt to sneak my car in for an oil change before my appointment.

They were so fast - it literally took under 15 minutes for them to do it.

They added a few more exercises to my regime and I swear I'm there longer than anyone else.

I was there for over an hour and a half just doing my exercise.

I'm very diligent about making sure that I complete all of them.

I made a stop at Walmart for a few essentials then headed back home, it was 8:30 when I got there so the evening was pretty much over.

I started listening to a new book, one that's been on my TBR (to be read) list for a while now but I was just waiting to be in the mood.

Project Hail Mary

My sister recommended it as did several book reviewers that I follow and I just kind of felt in the mood for it so I used one of my Audible credits and bought it.

I listened to it the whole way to Whitecourt and back and so far, I'm really enjoying it.

It's a science fiction type book which may not be my go to but I do like them.

I did not get all of my steps in but I did make more of a dent then I have been lately.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

Celebrating Declan (Aug.16, 2026)

I had a quiet morning - it's strange being by myself like this.

I was a little behind on my blog so I got that caught up.

Then I got the spaghetti sauce made for supper and cleaned the kitchen.

I also did some general cleaning around the house.

I did a 500 piece puzzle.

I was just going to do the border then go for a walk but it was a pretty easy one so I just ended up doing the whole thing first.

I kept procrastinating on the walk all day but finally did head out around 2 pm.

It was nice weather for a walk, a little warmer than I expected actually.

I haven't been going for walks lately and I miss them.

I ordered mom and digital frame about a year ago now and I finally sat down today and got it set up for her.

It was fairly easy to do, I don't know why I waited so long to do it.

Jennifer and the boys arrived around 4 pm and Rob arrived shortly after.

Morgan, Kalem and Whitney were next to arrive just after 5:30, we had just started eating.

We were having dinner to celebrate Declan's birthday and Morgan had made him this Minecraft cake.

The birthday boy himself.

Kalem, Morgan and Whitney.

Whitney didn't get to help Declan blow out his candles so we lit one for her separately and let her blow it out.

Mom and Rob.

Jen and her baby boy Ethan.

Kody had to work late so it was after 6:30 when he arrived with the girls.

Eden was on fire, just running around and playing and having a great time.

Kody.

Freya.

She wasn't in a cuddle mood today, I could not get a hug from her at all.

Pretending to be a kitty cat.

Crazy little kitty cat.

Whitney wanted a turn before they left.

We all hung out and watched blooper videos and just chatted, it was nice.

I always feel like I should come up with activities for us to do when everyone is here - I don't know why.

Just being together and visiting is good.

Meanwhile Jason and his mom picked raspberries.

He got the pizza oven going.

Cooked up a bunch of pizza.

Looks so good, I hope he brings some home with him.

After everyone left Jason still wasn't home so I sat and watched Bridgerton until he got home and he did bring some pizza which I had a slice of immediately.

He had a good visit with his parents albeit a quick one.

Haylee posted a bunch of pictures today from summer so far that I thought I would share.

Eden at Rotary Park in Whitecourt.

Hunter, Freya, Eden and Zepplyn at Rotary Park.

Freya and the gorgeous night sky.

Eden with Ozzy looking on.

Freya and her friend painting.

Freya and a friend.

Eden.

Haylee and the girls.

Eden in her fairy costume.

I did get all of my steps in today.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!