"Cabri Days" was fun!

Well, we had a great time in Grampa's hometown on the weekend. We enjoyed meeting up with Aunt Marilyn, Aunt Elaine, cousin Judy and great (and another great for Monica) Uncle Oliver. We also got to see great (great) Uncle Bert, who was in the parade on the band float, and great (great) Aunt Joan.

We arrived in Swift Current around supper time on Friday. Monica only slept the last half hour of the trip, but, despite being very tired, she was the life of the party and enjoyed playing in the pool and the hallway of the hotel with her cousins.

Saturday morning it was off to Cabri. There was a parade at 10:30am, which we had intended on seeing. However, due to construction on the highway, we were held up by about 20 minutes and so, we only caught the tail end of the parade. We did get there in enough time to see Uncle Bert on the band float. We then all gathered in the town hall for a chili lunch.

In the afternoon, we got a chance to see "Saskatchewan Express" perform in the Cabri School. It was a great show and Monica loved watching them. She was extremely tired before the show, but, boy, did her eyes light up when the group took the stage. She was smiling, clapping and singing along. She stuck it out for almost the whole show. Eventually, though, I did have to take her out for a walk in her stroller, so she could have a little snooze. After a little cat nap, she was good to go for the rest of the day. We headed back into Swift Current and she spent the rest of the day playing with Johnny and Levi.

So, we had a full weekend, but we had a super time. Now, we're looking forward to heading up to Edmonton, on Sunday, for a week. Monica can't wait to see Aunt Elaine, again, and to be reacquainted with Uncle Ron. She will also get a chance to meet some cousins. Of course, I will introduce her to IKEA. You're never too young for IKEA.

While in Edmonton, we'll be staying at the "Fantasyland Hotel". This will be an adventure for all of us. Monica and I will try out the wave pool and maybe I'll take a trip down one of the slides (without Monica, of course). I've never been to the waterpark at the "West Edmonton Mall". I've seen it many times, but it will be fun to actually get in the pool and see what it's all about.

Well, I guess that's all for now. We did enjoy a nice visit with Kelly, Jennelle and baby Matthew, yesterday. Monica says "sorry", Matthew, for hitting you in the head with the changing pad. I'm sure you'll get the chance, in coming years, to pay her back!

We hope everyone is having a great week. If we don't update this before we leave for Edmonton...we hope everyone has a nice couple of weeks!

-Denise & Monica

*I will be posting pictures in a little bit. Probably after Monica's nap!