Good Morning and Welcome to Friday the 26th day of April, 2019.
Sunrise this morning is partially covered by a deep blue cloud bank.
The forecast for this weekend in Edmonton is cooler and wet.
We could use some rain.
Last night after work my daughter picked me up and gave me a ride home.
I absolutely love our conversations in the car ride home.
Trying to squeeze in and also to remember every bit of news that we can.
There is usually a bout of laughter about something or other.
I love my girl very very much.
We made a couple of stops including one at Alvin’s Vet to pick up some food for him before reaching home.
I was surprised as the cost of his food had increased by almost $3.00 per bag.
So lovely that everything rises in our daily lives but our income.
Why is that?
I often wonder how big families afford to buy food, good food?
Anyway ….. just thinking.
We had a quick visit at the house.
One of the other stops we made or rather I went into the store while I was waiting for my girl …. BON TON BAKERY.
They have been in business for over 60 years.
I could see why. Busy place.
The baked goods smelled so delicious.
WOW, it was amazing.
I ended up buying a few things …. a loaf of bread, 1/2 dozen cinnamon buns, two muffins and an oatmeal raisin cookie.
I know it was an odd mix of items.
A bunch of carbs ….. do the raisins count to fruit?
They even gave us a lovely fresh “FRENCH BAQUETTE” as we were leaving the store.
As my daughter was leaving the phone rang and it was our friend P wondering about a walk.
Ten minutes later I was changed, had Alvin in his harness and out the door (his water bottle, too).
We walked all about the big lake to the north of us ….. we walked for about 50 minutes.
On the way home I stopped at the mailbox as we had a parcel waiting for us.
I even managed to carry the parcel (which was big), some mail, Alvin’s water bottle and of course, the boy.
The boy I did not carry, though.
Anyway home we opened the parcel which for Alvin could not happen fast enough.
He barked and barked.
I took out his present from our friend V and placed it on the floor.
He was able to get partially opened and then needed some help.
I took some video and photos.
Alvin got a can of some nice wet food and a toy.
He was happy.
I got well V’s famous cheese buns, regular buns, a carrot cake in the shape of Mrs. Rabbit.
The carrot cake is too die for …… so good.
I had to stay away from the fridge after the first piece.
A bunch of chocolates all kinds, a handmade dish cloth, a fancy sponge and more.
Well I see carbs in my near future and my belly is going “oh, no.”
Well I would have posted some photos but as I was going to do so found that my camera needs a change to the battery pack.
I do not have a spare one at the moment.
So no photos.
Well time to leave for work.
I hope that you have an awesome Friday.
Teddy comes tomorrow …. that always makes me and Alvin extra happy.
Happy Friday.
Special Hello to: our friend “V” who always spoils us.
Always, Carol & Alvin
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