DAY 7, 8 & 9

Okay, Okay.  I will start off by saying that I am sorry for not keeping you as updated as I should.  We have been VERY busy these last 3 days, so I have been behind on my blogging.  I will catch you up and try to be diligent about blogging each day.

DAY 7 - June 23rd

Our gratuitious pose

Where to start........Thursday morning we got up and went to Trent's parents place for breakfast.  We had a wonderful breakfast and visit and then met up with his sister Shelly and her kids and did some shopping.  Everyone went back to Cindy's house for a BBQ and so Nathan could open his grad presents.  We had an awesome BBQ with the whole family.  Trent and his dad, Ray were on BBQ duty.  There was so much food we had to have 2 grills going.

Trent's Dad Ray Minding the Grill

Trent Manning the Other Grill

After dinner, things got really exciting for the girls.  Brianna and Madison brought out an old stuffed animal for the girls to "play" with.  It was more of a massacre than anything.  Sophie had the head ripped off in about 2.2 seconds.  It was very reminiscent of the marmot incident of 2010.

Trent, Brianna and Madison Surveying the Massacre

 

 

 

After dinner, Nathan opened his grad gifts and cards and everyone had a great visit.  Poor Nathan keeps getting called Trent because they look the same.  Trent says its called good looking, but I say it`s unfortunate for Nathan!


DAY 8 - June 24th

Trent and Nathan

Friday, June 24th was grad day.  We had to be there at about noon their time, 10:00 our time, to get front row seats.  The ceremonies started at 1:30 and it was hot out, so Trent and I stayed behind to pee the girls, get some fans going and cool off the trailer.  We got there at about 1:00, just in time for the festivities to begin!  Nathan is seriously the smartest kid I know.  He wants to pursue a career in medicine.  Trent is trying to convince him to become a surgeon so he can repair uncle`s knees in his old age - AKA - next year.  Anyways, Nathan was the recipient of the Governor General`s Award, which is given to the student with the highest grade point average for grades 11 and 12.  Nathan had an average of 97.5 and graduated with the most credits ever in the history of his high school.  I think the requirement is 30 or something and he had 51 credits!!  We are all VERY proud of him!!

After grad, we went for a couple of drinks before posing for pictures.  Thanks again Ron!!  Here are a few pictures of the Appell family for you all to enjoy!!

Cindy, Ray, Marlene, Trent and Shelly

 

 

The Cousins - Brianna, Taylor, Nathan and Madison

Barry, Shelly, Ron, Cindy, Ray, Marlene, Trent, Me, Brianna, Madison, Nathan and Taylor

After pictures, we all went to the banquet for dinner.  We enjoyed a buffet dinner to the sounds of a student singing a song for the grad class and playing guitar.  I am still curious who was in charge and approved his performance.  Obviously there were no auditions held.............

After dinner we went back to Cindy`s for a beverage and a visit.  Another day gone.......Time just goes SO fast!!


DAY 9 - June 25th

This was our last day in Brandon.  We woke up, did some laundry, cleaned the trailer and left for the Farmer`s Market with Trent`s parents.  It was another hot day, so we left all the windows and vents in the trailer open to keep it cool and since Cindy was staying at home, we left the girls out in the yard.  Trent had thought we would be taking the truck, so he left all the windows and sunroof open.  We got to the market and unfortunately, it was just over.  So we ended up going out for breakfast instead.  We had a great breaky at the Komfort Kitchen and then headed out to go grocery shopping.  On our travels, the skies opened up and a horrible rain and thunder storm erupted.  Cindy called to say that the truck windows and sun roof were open and that she couldn`t find a spare set of keys in the trailer.  Trent took off running - literally and went back to close everything up.  Well, by the time he got to the truck, everything was soaked!!  The seats, the floors, everything.  Cindy managed to get the girls into the trailer before they got wet, so that was good.  At least the trailer wouldn`t stink of smelly wet dog.  Or as we like to think of it, yummy lady silk!

Trent returned, and the rain subsided and all was well.  The sun came back out and it was hot again!  Crazy weather.  When we got back, he opened up the windows in the truck to try and dry things out.  The trailer was dry too, so all was good. 

Ray and Marlene took Trent, Cindy, Ron and I out for dinner to Remingtons.  It is a steak and seafood house with a great view of downtown.  Trent enjoyed his steak, but did threaten my life, yet again. 

Photograpic evidence if the need should arise

As we were sitting and enjoying our dinner, the skies got black and the rain started pouring.  We enjoyed quite the lightening storm.  The rain was coming down so hard, it was sideways.  Trent was relieved that he had closed up the truck and only left a crack open in hopes that the truck would dry out a bit. 

Our infamous pose enjoying the lightening show!

After our wonderful dinner, we headed back to Cindys

 

Awwwww - BABY

After the storm cleanup, we hung out with the kids and Cindy for a bit before heading for bed. 

Since I am writing this Sunday morning, today we are leaving.  We are going to take our time getting packed up and ready, so hope to be on the road by noon at the latest (their time) or 10:00 our time.  Our destination - Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.  Trent`s bad joke of the week - The location of Moose Jaw is about 6 feet from the moose`s ass!  Ya - not so funny.  Especially when you hear it 100 times a day in typical Trent fashion.  Since the Trans Canada is still closed at Indian Head, we will have to take another detour.  Damn flooding!  After making a quick stop in JAFA country for an IKEA run, we hope to be home either Thursday or Friday, in time for the Funtastic debauchery at Kelly`s house!! 

Anyways - enjoy your lazy Sunday, and until tomorrow...........