Thursday, July 2, 2009

7/1/09: Happy Canada Day & Happy 4th of July!

Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian fans!! Also, Happy early 4th of July to my American fans!

I'm home here in Edmonton with my family just chilling in our living room watching some TV. I just got done having dinner at the Olive Garden with family and friends. It was delicious. I so appreciate being back here for not only the fact of seeing my family, friends and fans, but also just to be able to sit in the backyard on the deck at my parents’ house and reminisce on memories while my dogs are jumping up at me wanting to play. Actually, only one dog has the energy for that, my dog, Tod, is going on 16. The age is really starting to catch up to his brittle little body. I took them for a walk while taking my niece and nephew to the park the other day and Tod unexpectedly got a burst of energy. For a moment, I thought I had my little energized, excited pup back, but unfortunately, it didn't last.

I had a fun day with my sis and niece and nephew today. We took in the Canada Day festivities in Sherwood Park at the Millenium Park area and it was great for the kids, especially. Aubrie and Joe got their faces painted and we were all just able to spend some quality time together, which comes few and far between lately.

I'm not a parent yet, but could imagine it must be hard to see your children grow up so fast. I'm just the uncle and its shocking to me to see how fast they are growing up and becoming their own little individuals. Sure, you want them to grow up healthy and have a good life, but keeping them young remains at the top of the list.

Well, Barry flies into Edmonton tomorrow just after 1:00 in the afternoon, so we'll go pick him up…or not… Haha. Just kiddin’. Then, we will head for Calgary on Friday. I'm looking forward to playing the Calgary Stampede! Previous years have been awesome and memorable and I look forward to seeing what this year brings. Anyway, I will talk to you all soon when I have more to talk about, but until then, have a great evening. God Bless!

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