Friday, July 10, 2009

Time Does Fly!

Sorry about such a long delay and hope people don't think we forgot about them but I have been on holidays for the last 2 weeks and just haven't had time to get on the computer. First we were off to Fairmont as soon as Jonmarie was done school and then did a quick turnaround at home to get ready for a camping trip with Shauna and Dale at Gull Lake. Not a great week for camping as it rained and was cold everyday but we still survived and made the best of it.
Matt has been busy. He said the RCMP dog show was fantastic and they did some demonstrations with the puppies first and then the mother of some of the puppies came out to show what she could do. Matt was very impressed and was shocked that each dog after training is worth around $16,000.
Continuing with weekly therapies and Matt had a good session today and then off to his bath in Innisfail. Watched him do some standing exercises and was impressed how much easier it looks to rig him up in his standing frame and how much more trunk control he has.
We have had lots of company lately. Uncle Wince and Auntie Carol from B.C. came to visit and it was so funny to watch him and dad argue and tease each other like they probably did when the were younger. They even came out for the afternoon to the campsite when Jacki brought the kids and Grandma. Matt was unable to come because of the rain.
John's son Kennie from New Zealand arrived at the end of June and Jonmarie is loving having her big brother to do things with. They are always off swimming or playing games and she will really miss him when he goes back at the end of July. Shaunie likes him too but likes to be with her mom and dad.
Matt, mom and dad have made many trips to Calgary and have watched Nolan play ball a few times. Lindsay has been off since injuring her knee ligament and is waiting for possible surgery. Not a happy camper! Matt again is going up this weekend to Calgary and it is great that Jacki and Gary get there house re-organized every time he visits. Nolan and Lindsay have bought a house together and made sure there is an entrance that Matt can get into, even if it is on the lower level it still helps for when he comes to visit.
Good luck with the wedding tomorrow Lanna and wish you both the best. Sorry we couldn't make it down but maybe will see you sometime in August. Dad is going back on Monday or Tuesday and I don't know what I will do without him helping in the garden which has survived and cutting grass. Matt and mom will head to Weekes August long weekend and stay until after Jamie's wedding. Things have been so busy here that Mom says she needs a holiday from her holiday!

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

It was nice to get the update, we have been missing it. I checked it this morning, and Michelle was saying how it has been a long time with an update, so we were reading it together. Thanx for the wedding wishes for Lanna and Nolan, we will miss you guys. Matt, Michelle has a power point and your face will even be on the screen, one of your birthday parties together, you are smiling and Lanna is grumpy. Take care.
Deb

Anonymous said...

Hello all! Thanks for the updates! We're going to be in Red Deer racing all next week/weekend at Westerner days - if you're around look us up (actually I won't be there until Friday, Saturday and Sunday, but Dale & Lindsay will be there Wed-Sun). We will be back by the tents in the corner. Just look for Dale's wagon, he's sponsored by the Calgary Flames if you happen to be going to Westerner Days. Have a super day!
Denise

Anonymous said...

Hi Matt and family, sounds like you are all having a busy summer. We are too, we have had company and Marty and Josh have spent the last couple of days getting the swather ready for haying. Josh and I are going to head out to Lloyd with Marty this trip back and then Josh has a week of hockey school in Saskatoon the end of July. Before we know it, it will be time to go back to school. We have been having our fair share of rain and cool weather tough, certainly no really hot summer days. If we are not out with Marty we can maybe have a chance to drive down and see you this trip home. Kelsey is down in Foam Lake with Randi and Riley for the summer, she got lucky and found a job there. Take care.
Candice

Anonymous said...

Hi all. The weather man is not on our side thiis summer, cant make up his mind cool or cold. Make the best of it anyways getting ready for the weekend with all the crew at Greenwater this year hope the sun shines. Calling for a low of 6 tonight and were in a tent. Hope your summer is going great and the weather will get better. Matt tell your mom to phone sometime just to chat or you can to. Have a GREAT SUMMER talk to you in a week or so. Foam Lake crew.

Anonymous said...

Hi Matthew & Family

I am at Auntie Karen & Uncle Neil's right now. I got here about 8:30. Uncle Jim, Auntie Karen & I are leaving in the morning about 7:00 to go to Yorkton to attend Great-aunt Helen's funeral. The dear lady was 105 years old this spring. It will be nice to see all her family again. We saw them all at her 100th birthday and again at their reunion. We should have nice weather for travelling.

We had hoped to go to Calgary this weekend to attend our friend's 50th anniversary but won't be going because Uncle has so much to do on the farm now that we finally have some nice weather.

Missed seeing you at Lanna & Nolan's wedding - what a beautiful wedding they had. I enjoyed every minute of it. Hope to see you all at Jaime & Brent's wedding in August.

Better quit writing before you think I am writing a newspapaer. Ha! Hugs for your mom. I miss her.

Love Auntie Sandy