Thursday, August 22, 2019

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Tonight's pictures were taken throughout the year Mattie was in treatment for cancer. Our Facebook friend, Tim Beck, created this beautiful collage for us. The photos capture Mattie at the open ceremony of the Children's Art Gallery at the Hospital (the largest photo), the small photo on top was taken on diagnosis day (July 23, 2008), and the last photo was taken on Peter's birthday (November 13, 2008).


Quote of the day: When you're safe at home you wish you were having an adventure; when you're having an adventure you wish you were safe at home. ~ Thorton Wilder 

Today was my first full day at home. Though I have to admit I was up late last night doing chores. There always seems so much to do and catch up on when away. 

This afternoon, we took my parents to Great Falls. So they could experience a lunch outside on Chez Francois' terrace. To me this is such a memorable and peaceful setting. You are surrounded by plants, trees, and gardens. In fact, many of the vegetables and herbs used by the restaurant are grown on site. 

We were the only ones who braved the heat today! Everyone else was inside. 

They gave us a lovely gazebo table and there was a ceiling fan above us moving the air around. Which was greatly appreciated. 

See a trend? I told the restaurant it was my parent's anniversary. Their anniversary was on August 14th, but I figured you can't celebrate it enough!

The beautiful desserts in front of us were a baked Alaska, a raspberry souffle and their specialty celebratory dessert that contains a heavenly meringue.