We arrived at the Denver International Airport on Friday evening of the long weekend (President's Day [US], Family Day [Alberta]). We came in at the final gate of the B concourse--#86. This meant a long walk down the United Express corridor, then over three moving sidewalks to the train. After a brief bathroom break, we rode the train to the main terminal where Geoff waited. Our bag was one of the last ones left on the carousel. Calgary International Airport could learn a thing or two about efficiency from those who handle bags in Denver.
Saturday was spent playing with grandkids. Well, one grandkid. Miles woke up sick and was soon back in bed with a fever. Elijah was his bouncing, questioning self and we loved it. Geoff spent the afternoon making cinnamon buns for church while we drooled and threatened to lessen the amount he would serve.
Glen and I also rented a KIA Rio from Enterprise Rent-a-Car. They do indeed send someone to pick you up and Joe at the Red Lion Hotel outlet was more than friendly. Of course, once he discovered we were from Canada, he had to talk hockey. It is funny as we aren't avid fans but I guess when it's your unofficial sport, you learn enough of the game to make small talk.
Sunday we headed off to church in two waves. Geoff had to arrive early to set up to play his violin while Melissa dropped off the cinnamon goodies, some fruit, and juice for the volunteers. She drove back and we left with Elijah. Miles was too sick to attend so Melissa stayed with him.
We knew the routine to get Elijah into Sunday school and everyone there knew him so there were no problems signing him in and getting him to his class. Glen enjoyed a chat with Larry while Elijah escorted me to his room.
We were in the auditorium (the church uses a local high school) by 10 as Glen had been assigned the task of recording Geoff's playing so Melissa could watch it. I took pictures but did so without a flash which is why the one above is fuzzy.
It was a proud parent moment when Geoff played his solo as everyone gathered. His violin was a nice counterpoint to the rest of the instruments in the band as we sang three songs of worship before the sermon. Afterwards, Geoff had to pack up the gear so we retrieved Elijah. As soon as he left the class, he sprinted away telling us he helped Mr. Dave. He was gone from sight in an instant but I wasn't worried as I figured Mr. Dave was the band leader. I was right. We caught up with Elijah in the auditorium. We even filmed some footage of him goofing around when all his jobs were done.
Afternoon napping gives everyone a chance to recuperate and allowed us to watch a DVD of Elijah performing in his play, "The Three Piggy Opera". He played the part of the Big Bad Wolf and his singing and acting were entertaining. I cried at times but as I explained to Elijah, they were proud Nana tears.
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