One of the best things to do when you're in Shaunavon for a weekend is to put on your toque, grab your favourite snacks, and spend the day watching cousins play sports. So that's what I did, too.
We are remembering Auntie Rosella today, so grateful for her life and how she lived it and all the things she taught us. I was very honoured to give the eulogy at her funeral, and glad that Andrea and I could be in Shaunavon to be with family and to say our good byes.
We love you, Auntie Rosella.
Ladies and gentlemen, it's finally Leo's birthday. Happy Birthday, Leo! Unfortunately, it was not an international holiday so school and work carried on as normal but we squeezed in some happy celebrations before and after. For example, on the walk home from school, Leo informed me he couldn't wait for his balloon pop game when all the kids got home (wherein balloons are strung up across the room, and we take turns popping them to reveal the piece of paper inside, on which is written a fun activity for everyone to do). Um... right. Yes of course that is what is awaiting you at home Leo... let me just rush home ahead of you quickly and get that set up.... Fortunately, his big sisters were eager participants and he declared it the best balloon pop he's ever had. And we ate doughnuts and pancakes and cake and anything else you can think of made with flour and eggs and all was awesome.
Now he's counting down the days to his family party. And drawing up diagrams for how he would like the house decorated for that.
Happy Birthday, Leo! Five! Let's go!
