Monday, December 29, 2008
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Aaron's Birthday!
Welcome to the family 'Aaron'! We have a new Aaron in our family! Katie & Ian decided to name their new baby boy after Katie's brother, Aaron... I asked Katie why she chose her brother's name for her baby and she said it was because Aaron is her favourite person in the world! We've all been patiently awaiting this little boy's birth...he was due on the December 7th, and Katie thought for sure he would be early...and true to babylore, 'and with the patter of baby feet are 40 million words to eat!' he arrived much later...December 16th! There was a glimmer that he might be born on the 15th (Uncle Donald's birthday) however, he arrived at 2:10am on the 16th. Katie decided long ago to have a home water birth...and along with mid-wife, doula, Ian and me...that is what happened. She does admit there were a few moments when she herself questioned the wisdom of this decision...in the midst of some pretty wearing contractions, however, she bravely persevered to proudly deliver a beautiful 8 lb 11 oz healthy baby boy! Welcome to parenthood Katie & Ian...your lives have changed forever and there is no doubt in my mind, that this little treasure will grow up to be your pride & joy, just as you have been for me! ...and while celebrating his birth, we already look ahead to the next arrival in February...and so our family grows!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Birthday!
Julie invited the family & made a yummy supper for everyone...thanks Julie, for all your efforts...it was a wonderful party! Cali & Lilah were the highlights of course...they are both so sweet! I received many cards, flowers/plants & photos that I will treasure. Katie, Ian & Grandson #1 couldn't be here, however, sent this lovely bouquet! Elliott bought me a purple pseudo-chromis for the aquarium & an ornamental grass I've been wanting to get...
Friday, September 26, 2008
Double tagged! ok ok ...I'm in the game... :)
So Stephanie's cousin started this...and I've enjoyed reading everyone elses blog entries...so why not join in? I wasn't quite sure how to get started...Holly told me to copy & paste...so that is what I've done...her goes!
Where is your cell phone? ...in my purse...I broke down and bought a bigger purse and gave my little one to Lilah (she'd been checking it out for a long time)
Where is your significant other? Elliott is at work right now...fixing all those big machines!
Your hair color? Black & silver....sounds trendy, doesn't it!
Your mother? She is in her own world and very happy... I'm happy for her!
Your father? He is in my Mom's world and very happy... I'm happy for him!
Your dream last night? I did have a dream, however, I can't remember it (what a surprise)
Your dream/goal? I have many dreams & goals...right now I'm working on losing weight, building a green house, being a good Nana, enjoying a wonderful relationship with Elliott, tending my relationships with all my wonderful children, planning another vacation, finishing the family room downstairs... (should keep me busy for a while!)
The room your in? ...the office at work during a few quiet moments before I go home for the day
Your hobby? Gardening, salt water aquarium... and being wise :)
Your fear? ...I can't think of any fears right now...I've always said that I won't worry until you tell me I have something to worry about.
Where do you want to be in 6 years? I don't have any plans on going anywhere, so hopefully I'll still be on the right side of the grass :)
Where were you last night? I went to Julie & Greg's and watched Cali swimming...errr...I mean having a bath...just a kickin' & a splashin' away. I got to give her her bottle before she went to bed :)
What your not? I'm not perfect, and I'm not always right...contrary to some opinions ;)
Where you grew up? good ol' Mission, in the good old days when no one locked their doors and we played out of doors all day long...
The last thing you did? I just talked to a co-worker about his father who is at the end of his life in the hospital... the family is waiting for end to come...and I hope I said some things to comfort him.
What are you wearing? Same ol' jeans and my new favourite t-shirt with the pictures of cats & dogs.
Your TV? It's pretty old... time for a new one... plasma or LCD...decision, decisions!
Your pet? Do I have a pet? hmm...well I seem to have other people's pets! Tag is Holly's dog... Iggy used to be Katie's dog... Minnie used to be Julie's cat...and Fluff is Elliott's cat... so I can't really lay claim to any of them can I ?? I just feed 'em and look after 'em :)
Your computer? I bought Holly's old lap top... I remember years ago a co-worker, Patti, said she spent so much time on a computer at work and that was enough... now I know how she felt...it's the last thing I want to do when I get home is spend time in front of a computer...well, with the exception of reading family blogs!
Your mood? Really tired at this moment...haven't slept well the past couple of nights, but is 'tired' a mood?? In general I'm really happy... I'm very content and feeling peaceful and looking forward to the future and whatever it holds...happy times & sad times, the things that enrich my life!
Missing someone? I miss Katie because she is on the Island and even though she is as close as a phone call...there is that darn ferry... and Holly... the last of my chicks left the nest last year and the house seems different without her...and I miss her.
Your car? I'm very proud to drive my Dad's 1992 Nissan Stanza...and plan on driving it until it is no longer drivable.
Something your not wearing? Lipstick?? ;)
Favorite store? Garden Works right now!! :) and that 30% discount (Thanks Holly!)
Your summer? ...zipped right on by, how did that happen?
Love someone? My celestial twin... Elliott...the love of my life! My children, their spouses...my grandchildren... I feel so blessed to have the family that I have!
Your favorite color? I always seem to gravitate towards pink when I pick out flowering plants...so that must be it! I love the rainbow though...does that count?
When is the last time you laughed? At work the other day, Frank said something really funny, as only Frank can... he keeps a smile on everyone's face with his opinions on life & other people!
The last time you cried? The other night, I was thinking about my Dad... and how many thoughtful things he did for me. I remember being a rather abrasive natured person for a while and said a lot of things I wish I could take back... it just made me sad that I didn't recognize his kindness & wisdom at the time. I know I apologized to him later in life... 'forgiveness is the fragrance the violet leaves after the heal has crushed it' I feel I am still learning so many things from my Dad... and I never thought I would say this, however, I am learning a lot from my Mom too... getting old does have it advantages!
Now I get to tag you!...
Where is your cell phone? ...in my purse...I broke down and bought a bigger purse and gave my little one to Lilah (she'd been checking it out for a long time)
Where is your significant other? Elliott is at work right now...fixing all those big machines!
Your hair color? Black & silver....sounds trendy, doesn't it!
Your mother? She is in her own world and very happy... I'm happy for her!
Your father? He is in my Mom's world and very happy... I'm happy for him!
Your dream last night? I did have a dream, however, I can't remember it (what a surprise)
Your dream/goal? I have many dreams & goals...right now I'm working on losing weight, building a green house, being a good Nana, enjoying a wonderful relationship with Elliott, tending my relationships with all my wonderful children, planning another vacation, finishing the family room downstairs... (should keep me busy for a while!)
The room your in? ...the office at work during a few quiet moments before I go home for the day
Your hobby? Gardening, salt water aquarium... and being wise :)
Your fear? ...I can't think of any fears right now...I've always said that I won't worry until you tell me I have something to worry about.
Where do you want to be in 6 years? I don't have any plans on going anywhere, so hopefully I'll still be on the right side of the grass :)
Where were you last night? I went to Julie & Greg's and watched Cali swimming...errr...I mean having a bath...just a kickin' & a splashin' away. I got to give her her bottle before she went to bed :)
What your not? I'm not perfect, and I'm not always right...contrary to some opinions ;)
Where you grew up? good ol' Mission, in the good old days when no one locked their doors and we played out of doors all day long...
The last thing you did? I just talked to a co-worker about his father who is at the end of his life in the hospital... the family is waiting for end to come...and I hope I said some things to comfort him.
What are you wearing? Same ol' jeans and my new favourite t-shirt with the pictures of cats & dogs.
Your TV? It's pretty old... time for a new one... plasma or LCD...decision, decisions!
Your pet? Do I have a pet? hmm...well I seem to have other people's pets! Tag is Holly's dog... Iggy used to be Katie's dog... Minnie used to be Julie's cat...and Fluff is Elliott's cat... so I can't really lay claim to any of them can I ?? I just feed 'em and look after 'em :)
Your computer? I bought Holly's old lap top... I remember years ago a co-worker, Patti, said she spent so much time on a computer at work and that was enough... now I know how she felt...it's the last thing I want to do when I get home is spend time in front of a computer...well, with the exception of reading family blogs!
Your mood? Really tired at this moment...haven't slept well the past couple of nights, but is 'tired' a mood?? In general I'm really happy... I'm very content and feeling peaceful and looking forward to the future and whatever it holds...happy times & sad times, the things that enrich my life!
Missing someone? I miss Katie because she is on the Island and even though she is as close as a phone call...there is that darn ferry... and Holly... the last of my chicks left the nest last year and the house seems different without her...and I miss her.
Your car? I'm very proud to drive my Dad's 1992 Nissan Stanza...and plan on driving it until it is no longer drivable.
Something your not wearing? Lipstick?? ;)
Favorite store? Garden Works right now!! :) and that 30% discount (Thanks Holly!)
Your summer? ...zipped right on by, how did that happen?
Love someone? My celestial twin... Elliott...the love of my life! My children, their spouses...my grandchildren... I feel so blessed to have the family that I have!
Your favorite color? I always seem to gravitate towards pink when I pick out flowering plants...so that must be it! I love the rainbow though...does that count?
When is the last time you laughed? At work the other day, Frank said something really funny, as only Frank can... he keeps a smile on everyone's face with his opinions on life & other people!
The last time you cried? The other night, I was thinking about my Dad... and how many thoughtful things he did for me. I remember being a rather abrasive natured person for a while and said a lot of things I wish I could take back... it just made me sad that I didn't recognize his kindness & wisdom at the time. I know I apologized to him later in life... 'forgiveness is the fragrance the violet leaves after the heal has crushed it' I feel I am still learning so many things from my Dad... and I never thought I would say this, however, I am learning a lot from my Mom too... getting old does have it advantages!
Now I get to tag you!...
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Summer 2008
As you can see, I've been an avid blogger! Someone suggested that I post pictures of my flowers and I thought that was a good idea...Elliott has been taking pictures of the garden, so am sharing them with you!
Monday, February 4, 2008
Getting on the wagon!
This seems to be the way to communicate through pictures, comments, short stories & long stories about what is going on 'in the family'... so thought I would join in! So that is it to start... I have to get my camera into action again!
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