Small Town Saskatchewan

Trip to visit Grandma Woseley:

My mom, sister, brother and I drove East to visit my grandma two weeks ago in her little Saskatchewan town. It was fantastic. A long drive... but here are some real life musing about the event:

I saw a "foxy grandma" bumper sticker. I told Grandma I'd get her one so she could cruise around town and people would love her. She said "well, foxes are smart."

We stayed at my mom's friend's house built in some early part of the last century. The lady was away that weekend but she left 9 pairs of glasses lying around!

We watched Over the Hedge. This was my favorite quote from Verne the turtle.

My head says listen to my tail, my tail says listen to my head, and I just... end up with an upset stomach.

Hammy the 'Rabid' Squirrel

We were about to take a walk and while waiting for my sister, I convinced my mom to hide behind behind a bush with me to scare my sister. Tracy walks up, I jump out. My mom looks up about 20 seconds later yells 'boo!' It was fantastic! We teased her about her delayed reaction.

This weekend we got to find our more about my Grandpa who fought in WWII. We listened to an interview between a newscaster researching my Grandpa's life and his interview with my Grandma and a gentleman from England that fought with my Grandpa. It was really interesting. My Grandpa fought a Lancaster plane and won a DFC- Distinguished Flying Cross for one of his missions.A Distinguished Flying Cross

The cross is awarded to officers and Warrant Officers for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations against the enemy. The slip-on bar has an eagle in the centre. The year of the award is engraved on the reverse.

We were so popular in Grandma's town, the newspaper wrote about our visit. (Apparently this is the norm in small town Sask.)

We drove through Medicine Hat on our way. I was thrilled because I had lived here during my first teaching practicum. I felt compelled to be the tour guide for my family. They 'loved' it (ha!) when I shared all of my knowledge...

and so this concludes another real life adventure.

Mel Out

Last Class Bash

We are America's Next Top Models

Final Semester Top 10

1. Breakforth: running through downtown Edmonton at night, taco salad in hotel room, making best friends with the concierge, stopping to visit Mike in Airdrie!, Starfield, visiting Evie's Ukrainian Aunt Dahria who feeds us and shows us their train kingdom

Starfield in the flesh!

2. Barenaked Ladies Concert. We got in for free by working at the World Vision booth. This was fantastic! It was an amazing concert- they are so entertaining. I would even pay money to see them.. and that says a lot.

3. My house. We moved in February 3rd. This house is amazing. Even my nursery bedroom was fantastic. Our gas fireplace (which is not up to code), was a highlight too. We walked everywhere downtown. This included Spudnuts. This little doughnut shop is two blocks away from our house. They have amazing cupcakes.

4. Watching LOST! We watch it on Evie's Laptop. This show cannot keep me in my seat.

5. RCM Grade 8 Voice Exam. I honestly loved taking voice lessons and would love to take the next exam. la la la...

6. Evie's Engagement. Evie's Hollywood Themed Bridal Shower.

7. Working out at the gym: this includes running around the new track! and skipping with Lindsey around the track. It also includes basketball and badminton. I never did get to the climbing wall.


8. Recitals!
Mary-Ann's Philippines Mission Trip Fundraiser: We put on an afternoon of Tea and Tunes. We presented a delightful musical gala. Songs included 'Three Little Maids From School' From the Mikado. Mary-Ann, Evie and I sang this song as a parallel to our lives.
Deanna's and Melinda's Recitals.

9. Vietnamese food, Ric's Grill, Coffee, coffee coffee.

10. Living with Evie and Mary-Ann. This includes short red house coats.

I have these girls in the palm of my hands

Final Semester Bottom 10

1. Expensive Utility Bills

2. Almost getting run over by a truck on University Drive.

3. Wedding magazines. I never want to see one again in my life.

4. Speeding tickets.



5. MSW LOGOS. Seriously, who uses this?! stupid 'turtle'

6. Mondays. Mondays were very long days. Strange things happen on Mondays.

7. Dishes. I have never washed so many dishes in my life. This was the semester for dishes.

8. Lack of motivation. I don't really care about these 'bird' classes... but then again I really do! Classes were painful. This is a studying session. Clearly Starbucks enlightened us.

9. 10. well... that's it. I guess I've blocked 9 and 10. Pretty good.


Mel Out