Rested

I said on Friday that I was not going to do anything

or go anywhere on the weekend

and I stayed true to my word

I had something happen on Saturday as I was sitting out on the front porch

a little dragon fly came in ~ landed on one leg

then the other before it flew away

it made me smile 

I know I have told the story of the little dragon fly down at the cottage

and how I always say it is Dad keeping an eye on us

it touched me in a way

like being surrounded in his arms in a big hug

funny but true

so the weekend was full of

grilled cheese sandwiches ~ made perfectly

hearty lasagna soup

scrambled eggs and toast

stuffed shells with fresh crusty rolls that were squishy inside

aka bread heaven

it was full of

happy mail from a special friend

time in my craft room ~ organization complete

and now I can create

catching up on tv shows

bubble baths and a good book

more organizing in the kitchen because I wanted to

and not because I had to

magazine and blog reading

popcorn and chocolate

and many games of candy crush

plus many little play sessions with this little monkey

she sure loves her red ball

and her mama too.....

Spread the Hope

Today is breast cancer awareness day

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not a lot of words ~ just some pretties

sending the message as I know we have all been touched

by this disease

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it is nothing to take likely ~ so remind your mother, your sister,

your friend, your neighbour, your aunt

remind every woman you see ~ early detection is the key

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and pray for those that have already been touched by it

and are fighting right now.

xo

Friday Potpourri

Friday  night and I am sitting in the office

with a dog acting as my lumbar support while I type away

and yes ~ I love when she does that

my own little living breathing heating pad after a long week at work

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I swore that this weekend I was not going to promise anyone anything

it seems lately it has been go go go

and we all need to stop and breathe ~ especially since the holiday season

will be upon us before you know it

I have had some posts whirling around in my brain

will they make it to publish ~ I am unsure

but I do think they need to come out

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I dropped supper off to my Mama after work

she was craving fish & chips

so her wish was my command ~ so glad when I can do these little things for her

even though I do not feel like I am spending enough time over there

daughter guilt maybe ~ yes ~ I think so

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Lasagna soup on the menu for the weekend

not sure if I will make it on Sunday for dinner

or save it to have Monday

also looking at all the pumpkin recipes and 

do think those scones may be on the to bake list

but again ~ no plans

do not plan do not promise do not plan

see ~ I am not any good at this!

I want to get into my craft room ~ finish it up so I can start creating

and not feel like it is something that I have to do

I do not want another thing on my to do list

wow ~ I think I just had a little tantrum there!!

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one thing I will be doing is going to get a pumpkin 

and carve it out ~ I cannot wait to see the kids on Thursday night

There has been so much going on around blogland

so I am hoping to get around to visit you this weekend

while I am lounging my days away

Have a great weekend!

xo

The Leaves are Falling....

Every day on the way to work

I check out my favourite trees

all the gorgeous colours

and trunks so big around that your arms would not stretch around them

on the weekend I promised myself that I would head out with my camera

and capture those ~ the ones I have been admiring

from afar

well the trip sadly did not happen

life got in the way

and then it rained on Sunday

I know ~ I am really good with excuses

I was sad to see that one of my favs is already naked

but a couple of other ones are still hanging in there

maybe this coming weekend.....

Friday Potpourri

Friday night ~ date night

I just got home and thought I would play a bit of catch up

we met after work and went out for dinner

it's always nice going out for a change of pace

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we talked about weekend plans ~ odds and ends

how our days were ~ what to buy for who for Christmas

I like gifts to be special ~ to have that wow factor

but this year I am at a loss for just about everyone

hoping to find some inspiration soon

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the sunrise this morning was beautiful and no I did not get a picture

I thought it was going to be the most beautiful day

then it seemed like I just turned around and it was pouring

at least it is still warm and better than some of the snow pics I have seen

on IG today ~ seriously ~ no ~ wayyyy to early for that for me

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I met up with my bestie and her daughter who is also my God daughter on Wednesday

we had dinner ~ talked ~ laughed and planned

I love times like that

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after all the gatherings last weekend I am laying low for the next couple of days

I need some time to recharge these batteries

nest ~ organize ~ create

I am looking forward to it

I have been reading along on my favourite blogs

and will be around to comment soon

I miss commenting ~ I really do

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although our Thanksgiving was Monday

I had to include this little pumpkin from Leslie over at Gwen Moss

after all being thankful should not be one day.

What are you up to this weekend?

Whatever it is ~ I hope you do it with love.

Thankful

Today is Thanksgiving Day here in Canada

and I don't think I have seen a nicer weekend....ever

there have been years where the sun has been shining but bitter cold

then years where it has been raining and down right miserable ~ hard to feel thankful

when the wind is howling and the rain is pelting off the windows

maybe thankful you can be inside on a day like that!

but this year was gorgeous ~ all 3 days

that my friends is almost unheard of

Saturday was spent getting things done

as Sunday we headed to the camp for turkey dinner and family time

My mother in law called me before hand and said

make sure you bring your camera ~ the big maple is beautiful

and she was beautiful ~ the leaves were so pretty 

some of them yellow, orange and red in 1 big ole maple leaf

it was hard to even capture it in a photo

today we picked up my nieces Kat and Sam

and went to Mom's for a ham dinner

the girls got into their old room and sorted through old toys

donating some ~ throwing some things away ~ and making a keepsake box for others

they also took some things home to their little sister

things she can enjoy now that they are teens and Littlest Pet Shop is not

on their things to do list any more!

It was great to see the girls and I know that Mom enjoyed the time with them as well

I made home made carrot cake with cream cheese frosting to take today

and it was so good ~ moist and just yummy

you can find the recipe here

I know that I am fortunate to have friends and family so close

sitting around full tables with a bounty of food before us 2 nights in a row

and having other options if we did not spend the weekend with family

so thanksgiving to me is not just an additional day off

although that part is nice

it is being able to gather together those that mean the most to you

share a meal ~ some stories ~ and make new memories