Nana Patti: Our Awesome Visit to Alberta ( Part One)

Right now Clara and Nathan are having naps...as we didn't get home til around 11 last night so I think this is a good time to do my blog. These beautiful garden box containers are hand made by the Stewart family. Contained gardens are truly the way to go. Their whole family all helped build these lovely boxes . I was amazed that the girls used the drill and knew the size of the wood as well at its thickness. So now I would like to try this project myself.

They made 2 square garden containers and one large rectangle one.

We had the great privledge of going to the Chamber Choirs last performance of the year in Lethbridge. Parker is the youngest choir member and a great singer. They just returned from Europe touring and performing. Parker got to meet Carmen and she was so thrilled not only to meet Parker, but also to hear their amazing voices.

Forgive the photographer....for this one is a little blurry. They were absolutely AMAZING!!! They sang most of their selections...unaccompanied. They would rival even the Mormorn Tabernacle Choir. It was absolutely outstanding.

Their director was retiring and this was his last performance with their school. It made you feel like you were withnessing another Mr. Holland's Opus. In the balcony were alumni students who sang as a surprise for the director to honor this great man. He lead them for this final performance. There was not a dry eye.

We celebrated afterward with delicious cheese cake.

Parker looked wonderful in his uniform. We are so proud of him....what a talented young man. It was such an honor to be present at this incredible performance.

The next day we went with Tom to see Clintons latest home project. He purchased this home last Feb. and it was in terrible shape. They gutted it and made it into a beautiful show home. Ben came to help and was a great worker along with Clinton Tom and others. I was amazed at what I saw. It truly is beautiful!! I believe they move in some time in June. This picture shows the vaulted ceilings with a step down living room off the dining room.

Karri is demonstrating the amazing kitchen tap along with the marble counter tops.

The kitchen over looks the grand room and it's all open concept. I also love the tile floors as they have such a unique pattern.

Ben is demonstrating the tub fossit off the master bedroom. It looks like Niagara Falls with the wide flow of water. I've never seen one like this before. It was truly unique and elegant.

They have heated floors throughout the home...as well as in their theatre room. The bathroom at the end has a step up entrance. The room where Karri is standing is their laundry room.

Don't you love the square sinks off the master bedroom.

Their new abode has 5 levels and its a California style home in a great location...right across from the school playground. Great job guys!!!!

On Saturday morning we went out to Waterton. My it is a breath taking sight. I just love being there.!!

The Waterton hotel looks like a castle amidst the mountains.

This just gives you a little idea of the height of the snow.

After shovelling snow at Cal and Annes we went out to eat at the restaurant that Jeff and Lindsey used to work at. However we decided to eat outside as it was so nice and that way buddy could join us.

Cal and Anne's deck collasped with the weight of the snow this year. So Karri and Dave and family were in the process of getting a path cleared up to the steps . They also removed the remaining snow off the deck . Now Stewarts Sr. were having a new one built right away for this season.

A good sized chunk to move. Good job guys!!

The fun part was eating outside altogether afterwards.

Take note Parker and Hannah are sharing fried icecream. We each shared 3 in total. It has to be my absolute favouite dessert now. (It even tops mincemeat.) I couldn't stop pigging out!!