We also made the trip to Austin to celebrate Michael's birthday, as well as his brother's (who has his birthday the day after Michael).
We went to 'the hill' a local toboggan run.
FYI: my toque is not white, it's covered in snow that sprayed us on the way down.
Cake & presents!
Michael turned 30 this year.
We had some friends over for ice cream cake and games. It was low key but lots of laughs.
My way home from Calgary was anything but uneventful. I got to the airport, tried to check in at the kiosk and it didn't work. Stood in line to do it with a person after the helpful Westjet staff also tried at the kiosk and couldn't get it to work. While waiting, Malann pulled up my reservation on her phone. That is when we discovered that according to my reservation I was exactly one month early for my flight!
I cannot believe I did such a crazy thing, but I did. So, I asked for options and flying out that day was not one of them (it happened to be the new February stat holiday). Instead I rebooked for the following day. Then I called Michael to let him know I wouldn't be coming home.
He is a dispatcher, and it just so happened that one of his drivers was in Calgary, and not just any driver, his Dad. So, he asked if I wanted to ride with Dad. I said sure, why not? So, I cancelled my flight, got a travel credit and got dropped off at a truck stop instead of the airport.
The wonderful thing about this was extra knitting time, and space to wind a ball of yarn:
This is the sample knitting I did on the road. Trying to decide what would look good with this yarn.
Dad's load delivered in Portage. My dispatcher husband couldn't just leave me stranded there or come pick me up, he managed to arrange a ride from there right to my door with our neighbour & friend, Ben.
Ben wanted to check the mail in his hometown on the way home. This is the post office there. He thinks it's gotta be one of the smallest. I thought it looked pretty cute.
26 hours later than planned, I arrived home, tired, but with a travel credit for next time!
Michael has been wanting to send me to Calgary to visit our friends for a while, but we were waiting for a good seat sale, and it finally came!
The girls.
We went to Canmore for the day. Ate lunch at this great little cafe.
The family in the mountains.
I also got to visit an old friend and his wife.
And another friend/roomie from Capernwray.
I had a great time. Until I tried to leave...
For our sacred date, Michael took me ice skating at St Vital Pond.
It was such a gorgeous day I'm wearing my vest. Not a jacket, a vest!
A classic arm shot. Though michael has such long arms they're usually not as dorky looking as my attempts.
*again, this is Esther. Michael has joined up with the leadership team of our church's men's ministry. This is one of the first events he was part of planning.
I had a card making day with my friend Melissa. I managed to produce a few cards in a couple of hours.
Then I made a diaper sleeve at the request of my cousin. Who was tired of having diapers jump out of her purse when she was pulling other things out.
A make up bag. Seriously, this has got to be one of my favorite things to sew right now. Thanks Colleen for the inspiration!
Mittens! To go with the lovely floppy hat I made for my sister.
Heidi came to visit us!
We started with a tour of Siloam.
This is me at my desk at work.
Then we had supper with Michael and went to Supper Central.
On Saturday we hung around town and tried not to let the bitter cold get to us.
Then we set off to our pampering session, nails & make up. My work staff appreciate party was that evening.
Us at the party.
We stayed at Hotel Fort Garry that night and enjoyed the amazing brunch Sunday morning.
The have the most amazing fluffy bedding I've ever slept in!
The 'spread'
Thanks so much Heidi, I had a great time!
Several of you have asked about the cheese bread I make, so here it is. Taken from Muffins & More by Company's Coming (Jean Pare)
3 cups flour
4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 1/2 cups milk
2 Tbsp butter
Combine flour, baking powder, salt and cheese in large bowl. Stir thoroughly.
Add milk and melted butter. Stir to form soft dough. Put in greased loaf pan. Bake in 400F oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from pan to cool.
That's it! Have fun and try it!
It's not our job to tell people what to do, we're just supposed to help them live with their choices.
- a friend of mine
Absolutely jack-sh*t is going to change in your life if you fail. It's like knitting. Don't be a freak.
