My ship has come in.

This spring the company I work for (SWP) started a program to help those of us who understand a six pack to be something you buy in a store, and not something you have to sweat to achieve, to maybe start us on the road to that other six pack. So every day in May, June and half of July, we printed off a calendar and kept track of the days where we did at least 30 minutes of physical activity. For each month they had a draw for some kind of prize and this month they had a draw for 4 grand prizes of which I was a recipient. I get to pick anything I want, from anywhere I choose, as long as the prize is not over $425.00, and it must have something to do with physical activity. Pretty sweet, aye. Its not the lottery I had dreamed of, but I am still happy. Right now for a prize I am leaning towards a new road bike. My old ten speed is almost as old as me.
And to let you know that this family is just bursting at the seams with class, dignity and just plain pinky in the air as we have our high tea snottiness, Ben today pooped on my deck. I tell you there is nothing like being a grandpa, and being able to laugh at that, and then tell other people about it. It is frightfully hot here, in the low 30's, and I bought a little paddling pool for my grandsons, so today Ben was going to go in it. Becky pulled all his clothes off, yes the diaper too, went inside to get one of those swimmer diapers, when all of a sudden Angie burst out laughing outside. We all went to see and here there was a turd laying on the deck, and Ben standing there with a sheepish kinda look on his face. I almost laugh again as I think of it. What a family, is it any wonder I love it so.

The absolute best

Once again we got to make the trip to Yorkton to see two out of the three best grandchildren in the world. I know, some of you might think you have a little competition as far as smarts, or cute or athletics go, but really, until you have met these kids you just don't know.
We went to Good Spirit lake on Sat. and what a lot of fun. The best part was playing in the water with Ben, the second best was, even though I went without a shirt, nobody came running up yelling "Hey what's a beluga doing in Saskatchewan?" and try to push me into the lake.
That Ben can talk like a college grad. Maybe not quite as clear, but with just as many words. I just love that kid. He makes me laugh all the time, and I love to follow him around and see what he is going to do next. Sam just kind of lays around and waits for someone to hold him. He is smiling now and even smiled for me. Although the little wiener is starting to play shy with me. A couple of times when I tried to pick him up he would cry. By the time we went home of course he came without a problem. Ahh, I love him anyways, cause he still curls up in your arms and just loves to cuddle. What a fun weekend. Still tired, got to cut this short and go to bed early.