We arrived in Aurora late Sunday night after a horrendous airline experience. We got to the airport at 1:15, Meg and Mike driving us with 4 carry-on bags and 2 huge suitcase. We have never travelled so heavily laden. At the United counter, we discovered, after 20 minutes of keyboard tapping that Air Canada had booked us on a non-existent flight. The gate agent put us on standby for the flight we were supposed to take then booked us seats on a noon flight on Monday. We waited until 2:30 then learned we would not make the 3:30 flight.
United sent us to Air Canada saying they couldn't get us onto the 5:30 Denver flight. Air Canada said, no, that we had priority because we were mishandled passengers. They discovered that a flight from Frankfurt was late meaning 5 free seats on the United Denver flight. They sent us back to United who said, yes, they could get us on that flight but we'd have to be on standby until we reached the gate.
Thrilled, we went to enter customs only to be told we had to wait until 3:30 to be processed. It was 3:15 so we went to Harvey's because we hadn't had lunch yet. We inhaled a burger (Glen) and a chicken sandwich (me) and then went back to customs. All went well until we passed through security where one bag that Glen carried caused problems. Since I had wrapped all our gifts, the agent and I went through each one. Glen had to leave because most were for him and I had to tell the woman what each one was. No presents were opened but it did take time.
We reached the gate to learn the plane was delayed then they changed our gates. Finally, at 6:15, 6 hours after arriving at the airport, we boarded. After deicing, etc, we left Calgary at 6:45 and arrived in Denver at 8:45. Melissa whipped up some pasta and sauce for a light supper then we tumbled into bed.
Two bright and cheery faces woke us up at 6:30 Monday morning ready to play with Nana and Grampy. After breakfast, Geoff, Melissa and I headed to do Christmas grocery shopping at Sprouts, Sunflower, and Safeway with a stop at Geoff's favourite liquor store. Grampy played with the grandmonkeys.
We had lunch, played Wii Fit Plus, then the kidlets napped while Grampy did a conference call. Geoff made fudge. Melissa and I went to Five Guys for burgers and fries which we brought home then when the kids were in bed, the grown-ups watched Black Adder's Christmas Carol.
Today Glen, Melissa, and I went with the kids to Cherry Creek Mall. Our shopping was less than successful, although Melissa got a great bargain on a blouse. We then stopped at the pediatrician where both boys had their seasonal flu shots. It was not a happy experience although peppermint/chocolate milkshakes eased the pain. Geoff did a run but the weather had started to turn (it is now snowing).
After lunch, Grampy babysat while kids napped. Geoff took me to his favourite running store to buy some shoes so I could do zumba with Melissa tomorrow morning. The shoe selection process involved walking on a treadmill and having my pace videotaped. I love my shoes and they are Brooks which is Geoff's favourite brand.
Glen played the card game War with Elijah and when I got home, I taught him Solitaire. Both kids love colouring and playing with stickers. Geoff made brownies then I made supper with Melissa's help. Now we are relaxing. Tomorrow will see the beginning of Christmas food preparations and wrapping some last minute gifts.
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