Weekend Trip

This weekend we were able to go to Edmonton to the temple.  Thanks go out to the Morais family who let us invade their home when we do.  We always have such a good time!  Although the temple was the highlight, we were also able to do some shopping we can't do here in the north, so we ended up using most of our Saturday wandering Ikea and Walmart and my new favorite store the Bulk Barn. 

I hated the Bulk Barn in Lethbridge, but that's because I only really looked at the candy which is ridiculously priced.  Inalee turned me onto the spices there.  I was complaining about cream of tartar costing $8 for a little Tblsp size box and she took me there to show me how cheap it is there ($2 for about a cup.  Playdough here we come!).  We chose some good stuff and it was very affordable and Inalee feels it tastes fresher.  We also got  a few treats that brought back good memories of our family trip to South Dakota - GIANT JAWBREAKERS!  I had to buy one for each of the kids and they had to hear the story again, but it was worth it...

And if you ever find yourself in Fort Assinaboine, Alberta, check out the World's Largest Wagon Wheel and Pick (meaning pick axe, not nose-picking).  Pretty impressive.  You know there is actually a map for all of these giant icons on the Travel Alberta Site.  We have seen the Mushroom, the Egg, the Vulcan Spaceship and I think a couple others.  I'll have to start making a photo journal...

Our only trip regret was we didn't get to spend much time with Em and Trevor and Ty-Ty.  We were too rushed having gotten away 5 hours late due to tire issues.  Next time we have big plans...