Special Summer Visitors (2)

More grandbabies visit...........!!!

July 24th Danielle, Tyler, Levi and Austin came to spend the day with George (unfortunately I had to work). They spent most of the day at the aquarium, then I met them after work for dinner at Whitespot. After dinner we came back home for a visit.

Levi thouroughly enjoyed all there was to see & experience at the aquarium. He is certainly growing and it seems hard to believe that next year he will be going to Kindergarten.

Austin has grown a ton also since we saw him last fall. He is a quiet and laid back little fellow; cute as a button.

We spent a short while with them in Mt. Vernon where we all visited with Robin, Tugce and Tesla.

We are glad that we were able to spend some time with them while they were out this summer. The kids have grown so much; it would be nice if we were able to see them more often.

Special Summer Visitors (1)

June 28th arrived; Shelby and Benji(e) arrived with it; for a wonderful special summer visit as a part of Benji(e)'s 12th birthday celebration this year. They stayed with us until July 03; time flew by like the wind; then they were gone; I miss them; it was so nice to have you both here.

In spite of the rain which fell for most of the days, we still managed to do lots of fun things with them.

June 29th:

We visited the Vancouver Aquarium and drove around Stanley Park.

June 30th:

Movie time (tooooo rainy)........."The Hunger Games" (first film). We had Sushi for dinner; everyone enjoyed that. Then slurpies were in order so the kids got slurpies and they bought us flowers (very nice).

July 01: Beach time.........they explored the beach in Whiterock; had ice cream from the ice cream shop (also in Whiterock). Canada Day Celebrations were happening in Surrey; kids had a few rides & a snack, then home & Benji(e) found some new friends (met the kids downstairs) and they played ball outside. Later in the evening we enjoyed the fireworks.

July 02:

Trip to Granville Island (began raining while we were there); had lunch; came home and Benji(e) made cookies and Shelby made pudding (yummy). Ben played with the kids from downstairs again.

July 03:

Finally made it to the GoCarts (we thought the rain was going to keep us away) but everyone enjoyed the day there. Hurried home to have dinner and get to the airport..........then they were gone.

It went by altogether too quickly; seemed almost like I imagined they were here. I am so glad they came to spend some time with us. We enjoyed having them.

Little RollyBear

It was July 14 and nearly 9:30 am in Alberta; our little Rolly Bear closed his eyes for the last time.

I wasn't there to say goodbye; but was there in spirit. Many happy memories of Rolly live in my heart & I will miss him as I know he will be missed by his forever family.

We didn't want to see this day come but he told us it was time to go; no choice but to accept that. This poem is for you my little RollyBear.

Tribute to Our Special Friend

The sun has set for you

Sweet little RollyBear

Your leash is hung

Your bowls are clean and shiny

Your little coat is washed and bright

You’ll not need them now because

the place you’re going will provide

never ending food in bowls of special crystal

fresh ice water in diamond sparkled dishes

coats of silken sunshine

You’ll wander across the fields of green

sniffing sweet doggie smells

that sail on soft and gentle breezes

Most of all your life will be filled with love

as much love as you had here dear friend

We love you so and wish it didn’t need to be

But we know; you have told us;

It was time for you to go

So we must bid you safe journey little one

You now will sit

upon a cushion of cloudy softness

Your hurts will all be gone

Your dreams will fill your eyes with visions now

We send you off with love

hold memories in our hearts

of all the happiness you brought

the smiles, the laughter, the licks

the wagging tail, the bright little eyes

the hidden treats (in plain view),

that only you could find

the times you went exploring and we would search for you

the times you jumped up on our knee,

cuddled on our shoulder

the times you hurried to greet us at the door

the times you brought joy to little daycare folk

the times you licked our ice cream cone

the times you rode up in your Mufasa seat

the times you got treats at the drive through bank

Everywhere we look

we will remember you special little RollyBear

We’ll feel you in the wind

We’ll see you in the stars

We’ll feel you in the raindrops

We’ll see you in the moon beams

We were blessed you shared your life with us

Rest now, you were and always will be

Our Special Friend