Hello,
Well happy to report that our weekend has been mostly SUNNY and mild.
We were supposed to have rain until today but that did not happen.
Now I would have loved to have had some rain to help with the fire situation to the North of us and for us at home, as well.
This has been an most enjoyable weekend.
Spending several hours with my girl friends has been absolutely delightful.
They bring me great joy.
We laughed together, sometimes almost cried as we share our stories and experiences since we last spent time together.
What a great way to spend the weekend.
So yesterday was incredible.
Teddy joined us about 1/2 hour before the birthday stared.
Started the day hosting the 40th Birthday BASH (no liquor) for my friend who turns 40 this coming Friday.
We nibbled on strawberries, blueberries and some sweet treats (yup, even though it was mid morning) and drank coffee.
We had coconut cake adorned with a 40th birthday candle and presents for the birthday girl.
After the birthday party I went with Alvin and Teddy for a nice walk.
Once home we, meaning I went and picked up Humphrey the Cat so he would have company for the afternoon.
Just me, Alvin, Teddy and Humphrey hanging out.
I have so many cute photos but alas they are on my cell phone and I have to figure out how to get them from there to here.
It will happen ….. just have not had time as yet.
Already the number of photos is in the 100’s…… yikes.
One cute story …..
The boys went outside into the backyard multiple times yesterday afternoon.
I kept an eagle eye on them.
No one escapes during my tenure.
The pups were in the house and Humphrey was hanging out laying in the shade on the upper deck.
All of a sudden our birds came back – I could hear them chirping.
I looked to see Humphrey sitting looking up with his tail just flying about as he was getting an idea.
I figured for sure that he would try and jump up to capture one of the birds but he did not.
So thinking perhaps it would be a better idea if I just went out and distracted him.
Ended up bringing him into the house for a bit.
At one point in the house – Alvin was laying on the sofa, Humphrey in Alvin’s chair and Teddy in the other armchair by the window.
So cute.
Photos were taken.
The boys get along crazy good.
So happy about that.
Later in the afternoon I took Humphrey home so that I could get ready for the jewelry party.
So proud of this Canadian company starting in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan and their home base remains there to this day some 30 years later.
They are International.
My friends from the morning birthday party came as well as Humphrey’s Mom.
So three plus me.
We had a great time trying on jewelry and visiting.
Oh, my friend not the birthday girl from the morning brought her 10 year old daughter who was more than happy to try on jewelry.
The bling on my kitchen table was beautiful.
We tried on rings, necklaces, bracelets and held up earrings to see them on us.
So much fun.
The girls enjoyed the CHERRY SANGRIA that I made with the Steeped TEA Cherry Sangria fruit tea made with ginger ale.
Reminds me that I have a whole jug as I made two, that has to be drank soon before the ginger ale goes flat.
Will call someone or take some to friends today.
That was truly a great day.
Enjoying the day to the fullest.
This Sunday will be more quiet as I prepare for the week.
This girl is Living … one day at a time..
Doing a happy dance along the way.
Likely should try out some yoga as well.
Loving life and smiling.
Always, Carol & Alvin