Soaking Up The Last of Summer (Aug.25, 2026)

 It was just a regular day at work today.

We decided to take the girls to Whitecourt to go swimming just so we could spend some quality time with them before we head out on vacation on Friday.

The pool in Whitecourt ended up being closed.

It's been closed for the month for cleaning.

Luckily it was a gorgeous day out there (it was 27C) and I had the tubes in the car along with some beach toys so we went to Rotary Park instead.

I think lots of people had spent the day there and were leaving when we arrived so I think we missed the business and it was perfect.

(We actually met Rita, Kim, Riel, Zepplyn, Eric and Emily all on their way out, they had been there all afternoon.

Eden made some friends in the sand box area.

She is not shy at all about joining right in and will talk to pretty much anyone.

Freya and Jason went down the slides several times, they even took Eden a few times and she really liked it.

It was so nice that I sat in the bottom, in the water to cool off.

It was wonderful.

The girls came and were playing - I love hearing their giggles.

What a fine summer day this turned out to be.

We likely don't have many left so it was nice to really soak it in.

After the slides, the girls wanted to go to the park for a bit.

I pushed them on the squeaky swing for a while.

Then we got ice creams.

She got pink with sprinkles, just what she wanted.

Sweet Freya.

She wanted chocolate and that's what she got.

Doing some last playing before getting in the car.

We were going to go out for supper but it was already close to 9 so instead we stopped at Walmart for the few things we needed and Freya requested Sour Cream & Onion chips and Heluva Good Dip for her supper.

We also made a quick stop at A&W and got chicken tenders for Eden.

Jason and I each had a chubby chicken sandwich and it was freshly made and really, really good.

On the way home, we made a quick stop at Crystal's because she had a birthday gift for Freya.

She's been away and she's going away again tomorrow so this was kind of the only time she could do it.

Freya opening her birthday present from Grandma Crystal.

My fitbit ran out of charge early this morning and I forgot to charge it up so no total for today.

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

Weigh In Day (Aug.24, 2026)

 It's weigh in day.

I was 238.8 lbs.

That's down .4 from last week.

Not making much progress but down a few since I started Ozempic.

I have one more dose at .5mg then next week I'll bump up to .75mg and I'm hoping I see a difference then.

I went for a walk on my lunch hour then I picked up a beef steak tomato, cucumber, sliced turkey deli meat and some hummus to have for lunch.

I loaded the tomato up with salt and it was very tasty - filling too.

I started a new book today, The Road to Tender Hearts.

I had my phsyio appointment in Whitecourt after work today and I listened to it the whole drive there, all through the appointment while I did my exercises then all the way home as well.

I think I'm really going to like this one.

The girls were at the house with Jason when I got home.

Guess she wasn't in the mood for pictures!

She actually came and sat with me and snuggled me for a bit.

She wanted Papa to give her a tattoo, she wanted a skin walker then she wanted Papa, Grandma, Freya, Eden, Daddy, Mommy, Auntie, Grandma Crystal. 

She was just naming off names so Jason drew a bunch of stick figures for her.

Then she wanted a police man on her other leg to get the skin walker.

She gave Papa a tattoo as well.

Then she just had some Papa snuggles.

Freya had some noodles - still her favorite.

Then she was watching some videos while Jason made her a meat/cheese platter.

I couldn't decide which picture of Eden I liked most.

So I included both.

It was around 9 when Kody picked up the girls.

Then we just watched some Wisconsin videos in preparation for our trip later this week before calling it a night.

My fitbit battery died and I kept forgetting to charge it back up so no step total for today.

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

Quiet Sunday (Aug.23, 2026)

I had a pretty good sleep in this morning.

I'm still feeling like I have a little something going on.

I had a lazy day although Jason and I did manage to go out for a 4k walk.

Aside from that, I finished up the latest season of Bridgerton.

It wasn't my favorite but it was good.

When the kids got back to town, they called right away to see if they could come for a visit.

Of course we let them and Freya immediately wanted to go over to Theia's.

The girls were back and forth between here and there then Freya did end up going to Theia's for a sleepover.

Kody came and picked Eden up not much later.

Then I got sucked into an episode of Dateline and stayed up much later than I should have - I'm going to regret that in the morning.

Nearly reached my step goal.

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

Freya Turns 8! (Aug.22, 2026)

Today one of my very favorite people in the whole wide world turned 8.

These were pictures from yesterday but I thought I'd just share them again.

She is such a caring, sweet, thoughtful, funny, artistic, creative, and really just all around amazing person.

I love being around her, she has such a pleasant personality, she truly is a joy.

 

They are both so sweet and I feel blessed beyond measure to be their Grandma.

Haylee shared some pictures of some of the activities they got up to in the city today.

They checked out Spirit Halloween.

This is Eden trying on a costume.

Both girls trying on masks - so creepy.

Freya pretending to be scared.

They went and tried the Tisto fruits.

They took the girls to the pool at the West Edmonton Mall too so it sounds like they are having lots of fun which makes my heart happy.

I on the other hand had a pretty chill day.

I went out for a walk, did some cleaning and had a nice long bath.

I wasn't feeling the best, this cold or something isn't terrible but I do feel not myself.

Jason was working on the briskets most of the day then when they were ready - he and I delivered them out to the golf course.

I did make a puzzle today - it was a fun one.

While I worked on my puzzle, Jason worked on making a gift box for the necklace from Ivy.

This is what he created.

He decorated it with things that a fairy would have on hand.

The necklace looks really good nestled in amongst the flowers.

Then he placed it on the mantle so it would be ready for her to find next time she comes over.

Then we watched Project Hail Mary.

It's been a long time since we just sat and watched a movie together.

It was a really good movie and I'm so glad I ready the book first.

It gave a lot of context to what was happening.

I think I may have been a bit lost had I not.

Nearly met my step goal.

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

Celebrating Freya (Aug.21, 2026)

 Jen had to work this morning and Freya and I had a pretty good sleep in so we didn't see her before she left.

One last selfie with this 7 year old, tomorrow she's turning 8.

Time is flying by so fast - I wish it would slow down a bit.

We went for breakfast at Cora's.

Freya had scrambled eggs and a chocolate banana crepe.

I had cinnamon roll French toast with strawberries and English cream with a side of bacon.

So good!

Then we went for pedicures and manicures.

Freya got her feet done and I got my nails done.

We did a bit more shopping in the St. Albert mall.

Freya found this squishie 'butter'.

We made a few more stops at Walmart, the dollar store and Goodwill before heading to Barrhead.

Kody, Haylee and Eden met us in Barrhead at Rita's.

We were doing cake there for Freya's birthday then they were going to head back to the city to do some fun stuff with Freya and I was heading home.

Freya picked out this pie that you make out of slime and her and Kody went outdoors and did it.

It really does look like a pie.

Rita fed us all supper then it was time for cake.

Kody had picked up the cake in Swan Hills.

I ordered it there because they have pretty good cakes and I actually like the icing they use, it isn't overly sweet like most icing is.

Happy birthday Freya.

Eden was singing to Freya and it was so sweet.

I just kind caught the end of it.

Aww - I just love that they have each other.

Big smiles.

We had to light the candles a couple times so everyone got a chance to blow them out.

I knew Emily, Eric and Zepplyn were all there so it was nice that they were all there to have cake with Freya.

She's growing up so fast.

She opened some presents.

Then I headed home.

The sky was looking so nice.

I finished listening to Project Hail Mary on the drive home.

I really enjoyed it - now I'll have to watch the movie.

Jason and I just had a chill evening when I got home.

I did not reach my daily step goal.

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