Back To The Grind

Rick had to leave yesterday and go back to work on shutdown as it is delayed a few days. It was great that he was able to come home for 4 days. We took advantage of his time home and went to see the movie "How to Train A Dragon" in 3D. It was a great movie for all ages. It had some laughs and some romance and some just plain fun.

Our range had broke on Easter, so we bought a new range at Sears in Okotoks. It has a ceramic cooktop and also features convection. I can't wait to have it next Tuesday when it will be delivered.

On Wednesday, April 7, we went to the Calgary Zoo. Rick has never seen the zoo, which I can't believe, and he loved it. Sure, he's seen it at Zoolights, but it was dark and there were no animals. We took the camera gear and he had fun shooting all the animals. We went later in the day at around 3:00 p.m. so it was starting to thin out with people and it was perfect for viewing and taking photos. We practically had the place to ourselves. The "Dinosaurs Alive" was a new feature and it was amazing how the dinosaurs were mechanical. Clayton was a bit apprehensive at first, but enjoyed it once he realized they don't bite.


After the zoo, we went for supper to "The Cheesecake Cafe" and had a burger and our favorite dessert, Cheesequake. That will be the last splurge on dessert for a while.

Rick's Dad's 85th birthday was April 8 and we went to see him after our dinner to visit.

Thursday, Rick headed back to the Mac and there was a storm warning and the wind really started to howl. Luckily he was north of Edmonton when I heard on TV that there was a 50 car pileup near the Olds overpass on QEII.

Today the Mac had 30 cm of snow and Rick is so glad he didn't take the winter tires off the vehicles!

Clayton and I are spending the day at home. He is playing his games and I am doing laundry and purging stuff to get ready for the garage sale.

I made a recipe named "Zesty Penne, Sausage and Peppers" from Taste of Home that was really good. I will post the recipe:


http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Zesty-Penne--Sausage-and-Peppers


It was discussed yesterday with Rick that we would go on a summer vacation to Osoyoos again this year. We had such a great time last year and the weather was hot and sunny most of the time. I had decided to cancel "Crop and Cruise" in November as Rick didn't think he could get that much time off in November. I am a bit disappointed, but we had an awesome trip to Punta Cana in February and we are still going to have a week at the condo we stayed in at Osoyoos so life is still very good. I think it is a bit soon to take the scrapbooking cruise unless Rick and Clayton come with me.

Well that's all for the last few days. The weekend is among us and Clayton goes back to school on Monday after a restful spring break.

A Nice Surprise

Rick was able to come home for two days as they pushed the shutdown back a few days. It is great to see him. I really miss him when he's gone.

Last night we went to see the 3D movie "How To Train A Dragon". It was a really good show. It had a bit of everything and the 3D effects really were cool.

Not much else is new, Shannon phoned me to tell me she is an auntie as Rob's brother and his wife had their first baby...A boy!

Easter

It was a quiet Easter this year. I was supposed to have the Easter dinner and my oven broke the day before Easter so on Easter morning Clay and I headed over to my parents with a turkey ready to be cooked. We went to church at 11 and had a good day. I took a few photos of my parents and we played some Yahtzee. It was nice.

Good Friday

Today is a very special day in the Christian faith. It is the day Jesus Christ died on the cross for us to save us from our sins so we can have eternal life in heaven.

I was watching CMT while I was cooking breakfast and saw this video from Carrie Underwood named "Temporary Home" it touched me deeply. I first thought of Rick when he was in and out of foster homes until age five and then I thought of how this life is so temporary and we will be in heaven seeing God's face someday.

I know this is very deep, but I am a very deep person at times. Have a great day!

Last Day Before Spring Break

Clayton is back at school today and then he doesn't have to be back until April 12. He is happy about that. He is also feeling quite a bit better.

Today I went into Calgary and went to Scrapbooker's Paradise as they had 45% off one item over $10 today. I bought a few things to keep me interested. I love the new Mama-razzi paper by Bo Bunny. It is so cute and perfect for showcasing my camera. Linda was there today and I just love that girl. She always makes me laugh and puts a smile on my face. I then checked out Michael's and then the Scrap Yard. I bought some lacy ribbon there.

After I got home a package from Sears came and it was a dress I ordered for Shannon's wedding. I loved the peach color, but it was too small so I returned it. Sears has a bit of a selection for plus sizes so I went online and ordered 4 dresses and hopefully something will work.

Next I made an appointment to get my hair cut and maybe colored. It is time!

Well Easter weekend is among us and tomorrow we will not eat meat for Good Friday and honor Jesus Christ for dying on the cross to save us from our sins. The suffering he did for us! He truly loves us!

Sunday will be church and I am making a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and my parents will be coming over. Rick is working in Fort Mac then. I can't wait to have turkey. Sometimes a person just has to have it.

Clayton loves looking for the cute foil eggs that the bunny hides around the house. Hopefully the cat won't be finding them and rolling them around with her nose on the floor. Enjoy your weekend!