Amelia and Olaf visits. - October 1st - October 2t1h

Pretty quiet week. We went to our exercise classes, me at the arena and Ray his physio. His leg now bends to 120 degrees. Thursday I went for my pedicure. After a bit of grocery shopping, we decided to try out this little ramen noodle place, called Neko Ramen. Delicious. Apparently the Dad comes in every morning at 8 am to make the noodles for when they open at 10am.

Is this utensil called a spork?

Friday, instead of going out for lunch, I made a "Pub Lunch". Fish and chips with home made tarter sauce ... Yumm.
 

Sunday and it's warm enough to finally sit outside and have a fire. It is bright enough that you can't see the flames lol

As you see it's been pretty boring around here, not many options of taking pictures. The lake is pretty quiet now that fall has arrived. We've enjoyed some beautiful fall mornings.

Wednesday, Oct 9th, I picked up Amelia at the Highway 18 interchange from Jason. She is out of daycare this week to keep her healthy for their plane trip to Halifax, NS on Saturday. A little sad at first missing her mommy and daddy, but once she's at the house and all her toys she hadn't seen for awhile, all was good.

We had a busy 2 days playing and baking. Amelia went to bed at 7 without any trouble and slept through the night both days.

Making blueberry pancakes.

After breakfast we made 2 apple pies. Amelia did all the turning of the apples. 

We took her out for lunch at JV Diner for milkshakes. Here they are counting all the old radios on the ledge above the tables.

Vanilla for Papa and Strawberry for Amelia.

After lunch:

Riding her scooter.

Puzzle time with Papa.

Papa and Amelia made a big fort.

Bathtime before dinner.

Friday morning she helped me scramble eggs and make bread.

Car races.

While Papa went to Duncan for his doctors appointment, Amelia and I sat outside in the sun and she played with her sidewalk chalk.

Time for lunch and pick up all the toys as we wait for her daddy to come and get her. So much fun. She seems to absorb so many things when you talk with her.

Jason arrived about 1:30, Amelia's really happy to see him. Fed Jason some of our bread that Amelia and I made and a slice of pie and off they went leaving Olaf with us for a week. They are all flying to Halifax tomorrow morning.

Olaf was happy to be here.

Saturday, we had our "turkey dinner". I prepped 2 turkey thighs to cook later on. After morning chores, Olaf and I sat outside on the lawn, well I sat and he played fetch lol. It was a lovely warm afternoon at 19C.

Monday and Tuesday were kinda wet, but Ray managed to get out for some "Fall Colours" around town, Tuesday afternoon.

Roy, next door, took this picture taking his boat out for the year showing our houses and fall colours.

I noticed a big black "blob" on the other side of the lake by the marina .... it was a bear. 

The bear was right below our friends house.

It's been a quiet few days with Ray's knee hurting, especially after physio and my right foot flared up with arthritis in the ball joint. Getting better though. Olaf has been a real good puppy. Ray gives him 4 short walks a day. Lots of play in the house.

Cuddle Time

Play with me Grandma.

Saturday morning after voting for our Provincial Election, we took Olaf home to Nanaimo. Amelia's very happy to see her dog. Kristi made us breakfast and we left at 11 back to the lake. 

We have an "Atmospheric River" happening here in BC. Started yesterday with pouring rain and has not let up. It's still raining on Monday morning. The lake level increased substantially in 3 days.

Saturday afternoon, Oct 19.

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Sunday afternoon, Oct 20th

Monday, Oct 21st.

Here are a couple of pictures of Vancouver area in the news.

This morning a much better day. The lake is officially full.

Some early morning activity on the lake.

That's all that has been happening with us for the past 3 weeks.