All things good

It has been a busy week. I spent Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in Winter Park. Liz was supposed to stay the entire time with me, but she left early to tend to a sick grandbaby. So, I had some much needed quiet time. The weather was cool on Monday so I stayed in most of the day, watched some TV, read a book, but made it out and about to the ski area. Here are some pretty potted flowers around the main square:

Dad came up Tuesday and we had a great day. We walked along the Fraser River Trail. We had lunch. We shopped. We visited Devil's Thumb Ranch. It was a beautiful day and the sun shone for most of it. I spent the afternoon and evening on Liz's balcony with this view:

Wednesday morning I checked email before leaving and heard from my friend Aimee. Her dog, Monty, was diagnosed last week with lymphoma. She was distraught all week, trying to figure out whether to treat or let him go (he is almost 10). Prognosis is good with treatment, about another year or so, and he is doing so well she thinks she will treat with chemo. We went to Wash Park last night, where Aimee and Monty roam daily, for some pictures. Here is the distinguished boy:

It has been hard for me to watch her go through this emotional process...she is single and Monty is her baby. I have spent ample amounts of time with both of them, and know they are very, very close. So, I hope whatever she chooses to do will bring her some peace. We sat on her front porch last night after the photo shoot and I couldn't help but take a picture of her beautiful French Country style...

The weekend has been relaxing and the weather a welcome reprieve from the heat. Today I will go to Mom and Dad's for a little bbq and then meander about the house. School starts in a week and I have lots to do to prepare for it. I finally bought my books today and saved around $50 ordering on Amazon instead of going to the bookstore.

Enjoy your three day weekend, my friends.