Edmonton

:: Wednesday ::

Nicole and Kenn stopped over in Calgary on their way to Vegas. We had a little dinner and played a little Wii. They gave us a new game as a house warming gift, Boom Blox. It was fun.

:: Thursday ::

After some early morning breakfast we saw Nicole and Kenn off and back to bed.

Then a quick pack and in the car with the little puppy.

He was very good. He sat or slept in his kennel the entire time, didn't complain once.

We had a fabulous dinner at Lindsay and Dan's, a nice long walk in the river valley and spent the night after a few Strongbows.

:: Friday ::

Lindsay and Dan went off to work and we slept in. We headed off to the West Edmonton Mall, mostly for something to do. There ended up being some great deals; bought a couple t-shirts from a Jacob clearance store, some essentials batteries and wrapping paper, but most importantly a bridesmaids dress for Kendra's wedding. (photo to follow).

Logan, Charlie and I checked into the hotel. We wanted to hang out there for a bit to let Charlie get comfortable. I don't think it was too much of a struggle.

Stef rolled into town at 6:30 and we picked up Jonathan and went out for dinner with Lindsay and Dan. Then back to the hotel, where Jason and Jenn were waiting.

:: Saturday ::

The wedding. Matt and Kim Royer. Logan met Matt at the Bay Sunridge when he first got his internal position here. Since he and Kim got together we have hung out with them a couple of times - including a great weekend in Canmore.

Ceremony in St. Albert.

Matt is a cop in Edmonton and he wore his Dress Uniform.

I love this photo. It is very blurry - but also very graphic. Back to the hotel for a quick beer and a sit down before the reception. This is us waiting for the van taxi we ordered. We requested it for 5:45. After it was five minutes late we called to confirm/order another. At 5:45 the next morning they called our room to tell us our cab was here. Lame.Cool Cake.They are a very fun couple and chose to enter their reception to the song "Bringing Sexy Back" It was very fun.Tyler was a groomsman. This was his entrance to "Bringing Sexy Back" First Dance - and a peek at the back of her gorgeous dress.Garder TossBouquet TossImpromptu Dance with the bride and the Groomsmen. After a great time (and an open bar) we returned to the hotel expecting the worst. It was the longest time he had ever been alone - from 5:45 to 1:30. But there were no accidents, just a pile of shredded something in his bed. But he was ready to play. He discovered that he was big enough to jump up on the beds as well as from bed to bed.

:: Sunday ::

After our 5:45 am call from the front desk we managed to sleep till ten, pack up the mess we had made of our two adjoining room and check out by noon. After breakfast at Tim Horton's the rest of the gang headed home while Stef, Logan and I went to Jonathan's.

We had a mellow afternoon (Jonathan had a big night too) and watched Knocked Up. Then the four of us drove out to Sherwood Park to visit my Auntie Alma and Uncle Paul (actually my dad's aunt and uncle). Cousin Carla and her family also joined for supper.

Jonathan got Koen all riled up. And Koen got Charlie all riled up. While Charlie was playing with Koen he made the most noise he has ever made. He made play growling noises and quiet barks - just like a regular dog.

Little Kaeleigh. The last time we saw her she was just a couple days old. It has been a while since we had seen the family. Kids grow really fast.

We had a fantastic dinner and then had to drive home. A great long weekend.