Marg and I went to the local Farmer's Market at Assiniboine Downs this morning and picked up some fresh vegetables, baked goods, pickled beets and relishes. Even peaches and cream corn from the Carman area! I would have liked to have bought dozens of jars of pickled vegetables, relishes, and jams for the winter larder, preferring home-made to mass-produced stuff at the grocery store, but the budget only stretches so far.
From there to the meat store and on to Safeway for more groceries and then home to store everything. Later, Marg drove to Carman to pick up her aunt and bring her to our place. We were later joined by Marg's sister and her family. The occasion was to celebrate the aunt's and sisters recent birthdays. We really enjoyed having everyone over and catching up on family news. The special ice cream birthday cake from Dairy Queen was enjoyed by all.
Now, mid-evening, everyone has just left and things have returned to their quiet normal.
Family times are always special. Good food, good company and good cake- what more can we ask in life!
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