Not a Success Story for All

O.K. ... so last year I impressed everyone (including myself) by getting up on waterskiis for the first time in many years, and on only the second try. This year...not so good. After four tries I admitted defeat for 2009. However, maybe I will get more strength as I enter my next decade, so I WILL TRY AGAIN! I think I will hope for a day which is a bit warmer though! Son in law was much more successful than I was, and on the wakeboard, which I am told is harder than are skiis. Congrats! We enjoyed the show!

In spite of the cloudy skies, we had a great day at the cottage. It is so nice to visit such a beautiful location . Here are the men chopping wood for the fire, which was welcome after the dip in the lake.

So...good food, good company, no rain. Who could ask for anything more this year in Manitoba?

Rockin' with Rod

Thanks to family, we went to see Rod Stewart last evening. Have to say, while I listened to his music before, I was not what you would call a fan. However, after having watch this 64 year old guy entertain for close to two hours, I am now a real fan. What a performer. As always, we were very impressed with the "backups". Each singer had a voice that could launch a solo career, in my impression. The drummers and guitarists were phenomenal, and the violinist and saxaphone player outstanding.
Thanks to all who made this evening possible. It was a real treat!

Another Beautiful Summer Wedding

While it wasn't quite the bright sunny day for which people were hoping, the rain held off in spite of low hanging clouds. The photographer said that this was actually the best kind of day for photos! So, the guests assembled, the music (wonderful) was sung and played, the attendants did what attendants do, and the bride and groom were wed. Since the bride and her family have keen interests in horses ( and connections!), the wedding party left the church in a wagon pulled by six enormous horses! Here they are climbing the step ladder to get into the wagon. Quite a feat in a wedding dress, or in four inch heels!

Sister-in-law and sister of the groom. Both have been the brides within the last year.
Maid of honour and the beautiful bride. The attendants' dresses were all created by the mother of the groom and grandmother of the groom.
The guys - groom, brother of the bride and best man, younger brother of the groom, and older brother of the groom.
And they are off! Thanks for the invitation - we had a great time. Best wishes to you both.