Good Morning and Welcome to Thursday the 2nd day of August, 2018.
YAY, officially on VACATION.
Seems like I have been waiting forEVER.
We are having a GRAND time here at my house.
Alvin has settle in with the company.
My sister spent most of the day with Alvin yesterday while the rest of the gang went to St. Albert.
My niece-in-law’s brother and family live in nearby St. Albert.
WIN WIN for everyone.
Alvin had some quiet time with the Aunt.
The sister saw her brother.
The cousins visited.
The brothers reunited.
The elder of the three great nephews had been away visiting grandparents in British Columbia.
The heat may have finally cracked.
It has been very hot and hot in our house.
We managed to keep it somewhat cool with a fan and opening windows when it is cool.
Last night after the gang arrived back to the RANCH we sat on the deck and just enjoyed the coolness of the night air.
The night sky was alive with sheets of lightning.
Then out of the distance came the thunder.
The elder nephew pointed out the speed that the clouds were rolling in from the EAST.
Out of nowhere the wind picked up.
We made a quick decision to move the flower pots and furniture on the deck within somewhat of protection of the fence and the house.
The smaller boys picked up their toys, the ladies grabbed drinks and we ran into the house.
Then the heavens opened up and it RAINED.
When we looked out the front window it was coming down in sheets and the trees seemed to bend in two forced by the wind.
At one point there was this crack of thunder so loud that we ALL jumped.
Oh, did I tell you that they surprised me with an early BIRTHDAY PRESENT.
This cool space aged looking black TOWER electric FAN that you can program to come on at certain times.
Mr. Alvin will be so happy.
His Momma was so happy.
Even had the elder Nephew with help from his Momma set it all up.
So thoughtful and what a perfect gift.
Well we elder gals are up as is Alvin.
Alvin and I were up earlier as you know he has to eat and stuff.
I guess after a quick breakfast – we “elder” gals are going to make a little run to the grocery store.
The others will sleep unless Alvin wakes them up …. actually only one will be in Alvin’s line of fire and that is the elder nephew as he crashed on the sofa.
PERFECT vacation.
Everything is working out great.
Time for breakfast, then shopping and then COFFEE.
I hope that you all are having a great Thursday.
Sometimes you do not have to PLAN things for them to be perfect.
Another lesson learned.
Never too old to learn.
Sometimes you just have to have faith that things will work out.
Special Hello to: YOU, thank you so much for taking time to read my thoughts and stories. Much appreciated.
Always, Carol & Alvin
My New Life @ 51 