A busy July

It is the Civic holiday long weekend here.

We went on an extended family vacation during the middle two weeks of July.  It was very hectic and fast paced but so much fun.  We flew to Miami, stayed in a beautiful airbnb apartment, and visited with family and friends.  Then it was off on an MSC Seaview Western Caribbean cruise for a week with the extended family and friends.  The group consisted of about 60 people.  Back in Miami we were fortunate to get the same airbnb for a few more days.  My one year old great niece became a celebrity with all the family gushing over this cute baby.  She arrived after the cruise, so there was much anticipation.


Departing Toronto, our first stop was at Wahlburgers restaurant at the airport.  The burgers were very good.  It seemed as if the vacation had already begun!

Long weekend

It is the Civic holiday long weekend in our province where many have the day off today.

Last week I had lunch with my 80 year old aunt and her 87 year old husband. They are in excellent shape and still go for long walks. She was in town visiting her son and grandchildren, it coincided with the death of her long time friend who passed away that week due to a long illness. She extended her trip so she could attend the funeral this past Saturday. Her sister, my aunt passed away earlier this year. My aunt considers herself lucky to be in good health but it must be depressing as contemporaries start to pass away.

Nobake Mango Cheesecake

My cousin dropped by with this nobake mango cheesecake she had baked for us. It was very kind of her and who doesn't love any kind of cheesecake?

It's a long (civic) holiday weekend here, the next long weekend will mark the end of summer, sigh. The back to school gear has already come out in the stores.  And welcome to August!

A Good One

Welcome to August!  It is the Civic Holiday long weekend in Canada.

A friend invited me for a lovely walk and lunch yesterday, her treat! She is a very good friend, she even invited son K to come along as he was free. It was hot and sunny but the day before was even hotter so we were good.

Here is an intriguing story I found for you in Canadian news. A baby could inherit millions if a DNA test can prove she is the daughter of a murdered millionaire. The millionaire's brother was trying to block the testing. The baby's mother would gain a nice lifestyle although the millions would be held in trust until the baby turns 19.