We arrived In Waldheim Sask. on Friday evening and spent the next 4 days camped on our daughter's driveway. We were so happy to see Dave and Chris and our two grandboys again.
Harv had brought along a shark kite he'd found in Palm Springs for the boys. They put it together and gave it an inaugural flight.
What a great time we had with them all.
Saturday was the annual spring Garage Sale Day in their town. 
The town was full - people came from as far away as Saskatoon and the streets were lined with cars and trucks loaded high with "treasures". Dave and Chris's church served up Hamburgers, fresh cinnamon buns and homemade donuts still warm. The boys were given $5. a piece for treasure hunting. But Grandpa and Mom out did them in "finds".
Harv bought great speakers ($5. each), a ride on lawn mower and a fun remote controlled dune buggy for the boys in the first half hour. The lawn mower was just like our 2 year old one at home but this one was only $25. It wasn't running but Harv put 2 hours of work into it and now it runs like new. So Dave has a great Lawn mower now! He also found a bicycle for Dave. I had to laugh when Chris said, "I love going garage sale-ing with Dad, He's SOoo out of control!" Harv and Chris both come by it honestly as Harv's Mom was a dyed- in- the- wool garage saler. Chris found everything on her list and I found a lovely depression glass vase and a set of brand new mixing bowls, in exactly the sizes I needed.
The town was full - people came from as far away as Saskatoon and the streets were lined with cars and trucks loaded high with "treasures". Dave and Chris's church served up Hamburgers, fresh cinnamon buns and homemade donuts still warm. The boys were given $5. a piece for treasure hunting. But Grandpa and Mom out did them in "finds".Harv bought great speakers ($5. each), a ride on lawn mower and a fun remote controlled dune buggy for the boys in the first half hour. The lawn mower was just like our 2 year old one at home but this one was only $25. It wasn't running but Harv put 2 hours of work into it and now it runs like new. So Dave has a great Lawn mower now! He also found a bicycle for Dave. I had to laugh when Chris said, "I love going garage sale-ing with Dad, He's SOoo out of control!" Harv and Chris both come by it honestly as Harv's Mom was a dyed- in- the- wool garage saler. Chris found everything on her list and I found a lovely depression glass vase and a set of brand new mixing bowls, in exactly the sizes I needed.
Harv had brought along a shark kite he'd found in Palm Springs for the boys. They put it together and gave it an inaugural flight.
As you can see, we had great weather all weekend. The wind was a little on the cool side on Saturday but Sunday was glorious. Sunny and warm. We spent the afternoon at friends of Dave and Chris - the men did some skeet shooting and we girls/ladies, soaked up the sun and watched the kids play.
Monday brought Grandson E's first soccer game. What fun! Of course, Grandma got a little carried away and had to be reminded to pipe down a few times. He scored 2 of the 3 goals so she was pretty pumped. Number 6 in red is the one to cheer for.
Monday Chris and I went to local playgound where Grandson K showed off his jungle gym skills.
After warm hugs and good-byes we set off for one more business visit and then home.
On the way home we stopped and camped just past Hinton on a little road just off Hwy 40. We had a great view, high above the Athabasca River. 
It was a wonderful trip - part work and part holiday - the best of both. Now it's back to yard work and office work and the everyday pleasures life brings.
After warm hugs and good-byes we set off for one more business visit and then home.On the way home we stopped and camped just past Hinton on a little road just off Hwy 40. We had a great view, high above the Athabasca River. It was a wonderful trip - part work and part holiday - the best of both. Now it's back to yard work and office work and the everyday pleasures life brings.
4 comments:
I love the photo of Harv overlooking the river.
I'm so glad you had such a great time with your family too.
Sounds like the perfect trip!
Love the last photo too!
It looks like there's a kite-flying theme all around...our grands were flying kites this past weekend as well.
Your trip was a great way to do a business trip...for sure!
Oh I so love these pictures and can totally relate to the smallville atmosphere of those prairie towns! Love it....Love the shot too....high above the Athabasca River!
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