tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63232159159711209262024-03-13T13:11:48.403-03:00WildflowersNB Wildflowers ~ why wildflowers you ask? They take me back to my childhood ~ walking through the fields at my grandparents farm, the place where my Dad was born and raised. This is for my nieces ~ stories of the past and present and everyday life.Lorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933214618325580791noreply@blogger.comBlogger776125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6323215915971120926.post-45869830594829166642018-03-18T01:27:00.001-03:002018-03-18T10:25:19.906-03:00March On<div style="text-align: center;">
You know it was almost a week into March before I turned the calendar. The time flies so quickly that before you know it, it's a week, a month, a year later and you wonder ~ where on earth has the time gone?</div>
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I feel that way about this little piece of me. The place where I posted pretty pictures and poured out my heart and rambled away for the past 9 years. The people I have met through this page are many. Friendships that I carry with me today although most are now via Instagram and Facebook. I will admit that Instagram is my app of choice although I do miss my Friday Potpourri posts here ~ putting everything together was a creative outlet for me that I just may need to get back to.</div>
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When I left off in September, Samantha had packed up and headed across the bridge to PEI and college. Gord and I took a day trip over and saw her new digs, did some shopping, had supper and headed home again. It was a great day.</div>
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Katrina and her beau came home for Thanksgiving in October and decided they were both moving back from Saskatchewan. There is no reason to stay in a place where you are not happy and what is that old saying about you can always come home.</div>
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October also brought wedding celebrations when Matthew and Morgan got married. </div>
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Matthew is my best friend's youngest ~ the wedding was stunning.</div>
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My brother landed in the hospital again in October and required open heart surgery. </div>
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He gave us another scare and had quite the stint in the hospital again but he's still here. </div>
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He's like a cat with 9 lives.</div>
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The rug was pulled out from under us in November when our cat, Cooper, was diagnosed with acute renal failure. It was like he was fine one day and went downhill so fast that it tore my heart out. We are still missing him, Molly the most as he playmate for the past 10 years is gone. Trev has been hinting and mentioning about getting another kitty soon.</div>
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When the little miss came home for Christmas break we were off to the book store ~ a little evening out. Missed her so much.</div>
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Christmas the family came together here for dinner Christmas Day despite an ice storm and then a snow storm on top of it all. We are blessed with those that sit around the table.</div>
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We have actually been low key for the new year. I am not a wintry outdoor person so I pretty much go into hibernation mode when it is cold, snowy, icy ~ well pretty much winter!</div>
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So I am content inside whether it is puttering around, nesting, organizing, creating</div>
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like my cute little pillows I made out of tea towels. I am actually quite proud of them!</div>
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This past week I was sidelined with a pretty bad cold. I usually don't miss 3 days of work but the sinus pressure was horrible, like a vice across my forehead. Thankfully I am feeling better and was out of the house today for the first time since Tuesday.</div>
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We had a birthday to celebrate ~ 50 candles for my girlfriend, so it was out to dinner and home by 8:30, in my jammies with a cup of tea with honey. </div>
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I know ~ my wild life and on St. Patty's Day to boot!</div>
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As my last post ~ not sure who is still out there reading. I do most of mine on Bloglovin now so the days of leaving comments are few and far between. Documenting more for myself and dusting off the blog more than anything I guess.</div>
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Well hello there ~ it's been a long long time</div>
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and here I sit ~ Friday morning and the first of two vacation weeks</div>
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is drawing to an end</div>
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thankfully I have next week off too</div>
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so I thought I would catch you up on what has been happening</div>
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the last 6 months!</div>
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When I last posted my brother was in the hospital</div>
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he was on an uphill climb and I am happy to say</div>
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he is still not back to work but going to rehab</div>
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prom dress shopping ~ college acceptance letters</div>
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concerts where we sang and danced</div>
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the different dresses ~ colours</div>
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I was grinning from ear to ear and snapping like a mad woman!</div>
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The end of June my oldest niece Katrina decided to spread her wings</div>
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Summer was a mix of weekends at the cottage</div>
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special times with special people</div>
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not sure if anyone out there is still reading</div>
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but documenting for myself more than anything I guess.</div>
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xo</div>
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OK - here I am - the once a month girl</div>
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no excuses though</div>
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3 weeks ago today</div>
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my brother was taken to the hospital</div>
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he had texted me on Tuesday saying he thought he had bronchitis</div>
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while he was at dialysis on Wed, the doctor gave him a prescription</div>
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then Saturday he was weak and his cough was bad</div>
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texting back and forth that night with his girlfriend</div>
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they admitted him, put him right in ICU and on oxygen</div>
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he had pneumonia</div>
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I did not go in on Sunday as he needed rest more than anything</div>
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Monday morning I was just leaving the house for work</div>
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when the phone rang</div>
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it was Stella - Gord's girlfriend - his breathing was bad</div>
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they are putting him on a respirator</div>
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I rushed to the hospital - scared for him</div>
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That first week I spent many hours in ICU</div>
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praying - crying - hugging</div>
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he was in bad shape - double pneumonia</div>
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acute respiratory distress syndrome</div>
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and scariest of all - sepsis</div>
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with his existing health issues - diabetes, kidney failure and a heart condition</div>
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this was not good news</div>
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he was so weak - could he fight his way back</div>
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all we could do was keep the faith</div>
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and pray</div>
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we would get good news, then bad news</div>
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it has been an emotional roller coaster</div>
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prayers pouring in from family and friends</div>
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I am thankful for Facebook as I could just post an update</div>
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every couple of days</div>
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there have been little things happen</div>
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they lower the sedation so he opens his eyes when we are there</div>
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and he was giving my hand a squeeze</div>
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then one night last week I was on my way home</div>
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I was feeling down</div>
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broken</div>
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losing faith</div>
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driving in the car - I started talking to Mom</div>
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asking her - no telling her - I need you now</div>
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I need you to step up - we cannot lose him </div>
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it is not his time - I knew that deep in my heart</div>
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feeling what I probably needed was just a good cry</div>
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that night I was getting ready for bed</div>
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I picked up my phone</div>
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it was 11:11</div>
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I smiled - looked up and said - ok</div>
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you got my message</div>
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the next afternoon at work I get a text from Stella</div>
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she had met with the doctor</div>
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he had said that Gord has just started showing signs of improvement</div>
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last night and today</div>
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Trev picked my up after work</div>
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I said do you really think - was it a coincidence?</div>
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no - not a coincidence</div>
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we have to believe and keep the faith</div>
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I am happy to say that when we went in today</div>
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he was awake</div>
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we were talking to him and he started to cry</div>
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I wiped his tears and told him how proud I was of him</div>
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he is a fighter - he fought for his life</div>
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and came out the other side</div>
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he still has a long road ahead of him</div>
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and when he found out the date he could not believe it</div>
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I told him I loved him and he mouthed the words back to us</div>
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both Trev and I cried in the hall leaving the hospital</div>
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but this time they were tears of happiness</div>
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a relief that he is coming back to us</div>
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with a little help from our angel.</div>
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Yes - here I am </div>
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after 3 months away</div>
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truth be told, I did not intend to stay away this long</div>
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I have formulated a post in my mind many times</div>
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but never pulled the pin to actually sit down and type down the words</div>
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until tonight.</div>
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When I last posted I had a huge case of daughter guilt</div>
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feeling bad that I was not missing Mom</div>
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as much as I thought I should</div>
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I talked to a few people about how I was feeling</div>
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and they all helped in their own ways</div>
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but I felt it was time to pull out the big guns</div>
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we have an employee assistance program at work</div>
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they gave me a choice of sitting down with someone face to face</div>
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I had visions of me laying on a couch with the doc smoking a pipe</div>
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so I opted for the phone call</div>
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Did he help me - absolutely</div>
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after one hour long conversation he asked questions</div>
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and I poured it all out</div>
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he asked - so you are feeling guilty because you are feeling some relief that she is gone?</div>
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OMG - I am a terrible person if I do admit to that!</div>
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seems that I am not so terrible - I loved my Mama deeply</div>
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but she was tired ~ and existing </div>
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no longer really living the life she wanted</div>
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so it was time for her to join Dad where she has wanted to be</div>
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the last 15 years.</div>
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I think I just needed someone to say - hey - it's ok</div>
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you don't have to curl up in the fetal position and cry day and night</div>
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I threw myself into holiday prep</div>
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lists were made, shopping was done</div>
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baking and decorating</div>
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wrapping and singing Christmas songs</div>
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I took a week off in November and got lots done</div>
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bought myself a new baby - a Kitchenaid stand mixer</div>
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thanks to some money Mom left me</div>
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everyone thought I should name her Linda</div>
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but I knew something would come to me in time</div>
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one night while cooking dinner</div>
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well that was a sign from above and Ruby she became</div>
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Mom's birthday is in July with ruby as her birthstone</div>
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it just makes me happy</div>
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we raised our glasses and toasted to a life well lived</div>
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2017 will be a good year.<br />
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Belated Happy New Year</div>
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I am finishing up a week of vacation and if I learned one thing this week</div>
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having time for myself really recharges my soul</div>
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I need down time ~ time to do absolutely nothing</div>
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or whatever I want is good for my well being</div>
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last weekend was Thanksgiving here in Canada</div>
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and we spent Sunday at the camp</div>
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it was damp and raining off and on</div>
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but that was ok as it was the people who we were with was what mattered the most</div>
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Trev's Mom cooked the turkey, dressing and pie</div>
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and then we all brought sides</div>
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it made things easier for Barb and took that pressure off just one person</div>
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trying to do it all</div>
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my brother and his girlfriend joined us</div>
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and even though we have had some issues in the past</div>
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we have come together since Mom's passing</div>
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and have been not only civil but supportive of one another</div>
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it was one of Mom's wishes and I am thankful that things have worked out that way.</div>
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holiday Monday I was alone</div>
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it was windy, cold and raining</div>
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as we caught the tail end of hurricane Matthew</div>
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Molly and I snuggled on the couch</div>
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truth be told I have been feeling quite numb</div>
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not a lot of tears and being the way I am</div>
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it freaked me out a bit ~ you see I am an emotional person</div>
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not a drama queen or diva ~ but things do affect me</div>
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last week leading up to vacation I had 2 things on my list</div>
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that I wanted to get done while I was off</div>
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I completed one last night and still contemplating the other</div>
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too funny as I am a list girl all the way</div>
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I had planned to take a photography drive yesterday</div>
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it will be the perfect day to get some fall shots</div>
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I am just finishing up a week of vacation</div>
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my errands are complete</div>
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I have a banana bread in the oven and getting ready to make some muffins too</div>
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last I posted other than the news about Mom was in May</div>
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can you believe it! yeah I can</div>
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so much has happened and I wanted to throw this one out there</div>
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as life has not been all bad over the summer</div>
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the weekend before my surgery I finally took the leap and did my gallery wall</div>
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I have since changed the mats out from white to a linen colour</div>
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and I do like it much better</div>
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I like things all in a row so I was not sure how I was going to react to all</div>
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the different frames ~ but when all was said and done</div>
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I do love it. I added some red as we have a red recliner now</div>
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and some other red details in the room so it all works together</div>
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my bestie turned 50 in June so we gathered the girls</div>
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and headed off to a local vineyard</div>
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so much fun!</div>
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when Tracey turned 50 last year, Rocky and I got her a cuff bracelet that read:</div>
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it only seemed fitting that I get one for Rocky for hers</div>
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and had to get a pic of the 3 of us</div>
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the end of June brought another proud Auntie moment</div>
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when Katrina graduated from college</div>
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she has come such a long way</div>
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sorting through things at Mom's apartment over the summer was emotional</div>
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but some of the gems I came across were priceless</div>
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this is me with my Grampy and my Dad</div>
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a party at the cottage and I dare say this 3 generation shot</div>
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we were singing like nobody's business</div>
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such sweet memories</div>
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the junior high gang got together again in July</div>
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loads of laughs and catching up as the guys joined us this time around</div>
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a day at the shore and a visit with one of Trev's Aunts</div>
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we sat on the deck and enjoyed the sunshine and the salt air</div>
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So I didn't mean to be away this long</div>
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I thought about posting a few times</div>
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over the month of July ~ but things have been busy</div>
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than anyone who may read my words</div>
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that my Mama gained her angel wings last week</div>
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she had taken a turn for the worse</div>
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It's Sunday afternoon and I am sitting here with my to do list</div>
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and wondering when I may have time to sit down again before dinnertime</div>
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I make it sound so drastic don't I!</div>
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reality is I am finishing up a week of vacation</div>
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and although it was a busy one ~ we did have some down time too</div>
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you see I am having surgery on my hand on Tuesday</div>
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so I wanted to get all my planting done and the house cleaned</div>
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you know ~ all the things you want to get accomplished</div>
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while you still have use of both hands</div>
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so while I sit here and watch a squirrel hop along the fence</div>
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I know this will be my spot for a week or so </div>
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I have meals pre-made and some shows on the pvr</div>
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I have covered most of my bases so to speak</div>
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but enough about that.....</div>
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and just to catch up ~ oh what fun we had!</div>
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our church celebrated their 50th anniversary and we attended the celebration</div>
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the guest speaker was the minister that was there when Trev was growing up</div>
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I had heard so much about this wonderful woman and I know now why she was a favourite</div>
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it was a beautiful service and the fellowship afterwards was jam packed with people</div>
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these girls have a huge chunk of my heart ~ after many failed attempts to get together</div>
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we finally got to dinner and I am so glad we did</div>
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my gallery wall! Yes! I finally bit the bullet and did it</div>
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last time the old gang from the neighborhood got together it was for a funeral</div>
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so we made a pact that the next time we got together would be for joy and not sorrow</div>
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it was some down time that was required for both of us</div>
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so that's pretty much me in a nutshell</div>
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all photos taken with my phone because that's the way we roll nowadays</div>
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actually big girl camera coming out today as there are some lilacs I have my eye on</div>
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vacant lot ~ you know I am coming for you!</div>
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today is a little painting project ~ some touch ups that I have been putting off</div>
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going on right now so we are staying put</div>
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feels good to be back after a little time away</div>
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busy as mama was in the hospital for a little spell</div>
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we all enjoyed our girls night and caught up on the latest news</div>
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my mother in law is hosting Easter dinner tomorrow</div>
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of course this does not mean that I enjoy the winter months</div>
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if they were all 15 degrees and sunny</div>
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I finished one book and started another</div>
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there is a stack of magazines on my coffee table</div>
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and I have finally caught up on my blog reading</div>
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last weekend was game night with #thebestneighboursever</div>
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we always have so much fun</div>
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can you believe March is next week</div>
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time is flying and I feel like I am sitting on the couch</div>
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watching it race past</div>
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I know I have to make some changes</div>
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this weekend I hope to spend some time with my Mama</div>
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maybe a trip to the market</div>
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unless of course I choose to stay home in my jammies</div>
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over that 2nd or 3rd cup of coffee</div>
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It's like living in a snow globe</div>
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and someone keeps shaking it</div>
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as it has been snowing off and on for the past week</div>
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or so</div>
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it makes driving difficult</div>
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but after dark when I am curled up inside</div>
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watching the snowflakes dance under the street lights</div>
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it looks like lightening bugs</div>
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and makes me dream of summer</div>
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February means soups and chowders</div>
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lazy Sundays and movies</div>
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curled up under a throw reading books</div>
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January almost over and here we are</div>
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getting ready to welcome February</div>
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the month of hearts and love</div>
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My favourite band ever is The Eagles</div>
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I was fortunate enough to see them in concert in 2008</div>
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I cried and sang along with each and every song</div>
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it was a night I will never forget ~ their songs weave through my life</div>
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like threads in a quilt</div>
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so yes I did cry when I heard of Glenn Frey's passing</div>
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what an artist ~ songwriter ~ singer</div>
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Thank You for the music Glenn ~ may you RIP</div>
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Wednesday night I picked up my niece Sam</div>
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we grabbed a quick bite then it was off to Michael's for a little girl time</div>
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that place really is dangerous</div>
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but armed with coupons and some great sales</div>
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we came out happy ~ not only with our new items</div>
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I am always looking for new recipes and last week someone posted this one to facebook</div>
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it looked good so I clicked on the link and then pinned it</div>
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I made it last night and it was yummy! It's called a taco braid and its really easy to make</div>
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I got most of my craft room straightened out on Sunday</div>
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you see I went out and bought fabric the day before to make a ruffled apron</div>
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we have dinner plans out this weekend but other than that</div>
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it is free and clear which is fine with me</div>
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time to get a few things done ~ maybe bake some cookies</div>
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and spend some time cozied up reading or watching movies</div>
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that IS the best part of this time of the year.</div>
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and happy Friday</div>
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it's been a cold snowy week</div>
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trudged through drifts to get to work on Wednesday</div>
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then it cleared off and the wind came up</div>
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making way for bitter cold temps</div>
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makes me wonder once again why I live here</div>
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then I remember April through October</div>
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and know that it is worth it....... or at least that is what</div>
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I convince myself</div>
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I found myself smiling on the way home tonight</div>
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making note that the days are getting longer</div>
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and how pretty the sunset was</div>
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positive thoughts makes a positive life</div>
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although it is easy to go into hibernation mode</div>
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nesting ~ making soups and comfort food</div>
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catching up on recorded tv ~ movies and reading</div>
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I am going to attempt to complete one big project a month</div>
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and this month is my craft room</div>
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since we moved everything upstairs</div>
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and started living in our living room</div>
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the basement has become a dumping ground</div>
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so this weekend I have a plan</div>
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put on some music and get to work</div>
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wish me luck</div>
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I made this soup when I did my <a href="http://nbwildflowers.blogspot.ca/2013/03/in-kitchen.html" target="_blank">cooking challenge</a> a couple of years ago </div>
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it was so good and easy ~ I think this weekend will be the perfect time</div>
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It's Friday afternoon ~ just past one</div>
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and I have the day off</div>
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I was debating on whether to get everything done that I need to do</div>
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today so I will have the entire weekend for me</div>
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but</div>
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I turned on the tv and picked up the laptop</div>
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so here I sit ~ still in my jammies</div>
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typing away</div>
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there is still a couple of remnants of Christmas hanging around</div>
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so I will get those put away ~ finally</div>
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and get the house back to normal at some point and time</div>
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cooking is also on the agenda</div>
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a big batch of spaghetti sauce and some white chicken chili</div>
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no baking though ~ there are still some cookies lingering about</div>
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and more chocolate than necessary ~ but my chocoholic hubby will take care of that</div>
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in time for valentines to roll around!</div>
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so I will putter about ~ read when I want to</div>
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maybe watch an old movie or two</div>
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these early days of January should be filled with promise </div>
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of all things new and sparkling</div>
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but for some reason I am in a bit of a funk this year</div>
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the anniversary of Dad's passing was on the 6th</div>
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15 years ~ wow ~ time goes by</div>
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so I have some goals this year that I mentioned in my last post</div>
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and one of them is taking care of me</div>
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my mental health along with my physical health</div>
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as they are equally important to me</div>
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I want to connect with friends in person</div>
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it's ok to make plans on Facebook or by texting</div>
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but to actually meet up ~ have coffee or dinner</div>
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go to a movie or shopping</div>
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or just have some couch time talking and catching up</div>
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so that's me in a nutshell</div>
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Friday morning I got up feeling refreshed and ready to greet the day</div>
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New Years Eve ~ that can happen</div>
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we had some big plans ~ fondue next door</div>
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and then some games</div>
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maybe some bubbly and noise makers</div>
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and home not too late</div>
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when I got home from work ~ hubby was in bed</div>
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sick as a dog</div>
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I know he did not feel up to going out at all</div>
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but you cannot cancel at 6pm on New Years Eve</div>
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so a trooper he was</div>
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we went over for dinner and home just after 10</div>
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and I tucked him into bed ~ Happy New Year baby</div>
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I did make dessert which was the <a href="http://www.mommiecooks.com/2011/02/04/family-friendly-fridays-toblerone-fondue/" target="_blank">Tolberone </a>chocolate fondue</div>
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and although I have not had it in years ~ it was better than I remembered</div>
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and with a shot of Kahlua in it made it all the better</div>
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so Friday I puttered ~ put the gifts away from under the tree</div>
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it was banish Christmas from the house</div>
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that with age comes wisdom</div>
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there are certain things I will no longer put up with</div>
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I am too old for drama in my life</div>
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I have to distance myself from some people</div>
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I always tell myself that I am going to do better</div>
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and maybe throw a post in at least once or twice a month</div>
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then I don't and I used to feel bad</div>
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but then I don't ~ how is that for honesty</div>
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I love having this place to come to ~ it is like a little journal</div>
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so here I am back again and sharing </div>
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Christmas seemed to sneak up on me this year</div>
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I had the last week of Nov off and I had planned to get</div>
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then I got sick ~ not the flu but a nasty cold that kept me sidelined</div>
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most of the week</div>
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I did get some decorating, baking and shopping done</div>
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but not everything that landed on my ever growing list</div>
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we picked up my MIL and went to Mom's for dinner</div>
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the girls arrived and they truly make the day</div>
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even though they are older now and way past the believing stage</div>
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they truly make things more fun!</div>
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of course we needed to take some group shots and be a little silly</div>
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home for a bit and then off to Trev's Moms for a late supper of more appetizers</div>
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and gift opening. Barb usually goes overboard and this year was no exception</div>
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and that was it ~ yes I have heard that song and dance before</div>
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when I opened the above and heard the story behind it ~ my eyes welled up with tears</div>
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you see she took her Mother's diamond and also her Mother in Law's diamond</div>
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and had them set in pendants for my SIL and myself</div>
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Boxing Day was back to her place for seafood casserole</div>
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which is oh so good then we stopped in to visit my Uncle on the way home</div>
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we ended up staying there for over 2 hours ~ told stories and laughed</div>
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love my peeps</div>
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last night the best neighbours ever came over and we exchanged</div>
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gifts and I made Pad Thai</div>
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we are getting together for New Years Eve and having fondue ~ so we are </div>
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looking forward to that along with Cards Against Humanity</div>
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so wrong but so much fun!</div>
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Hope that your Christmas was merry and wishing you </div>
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nothing but the best for 2016.</div>
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Thankful for Friday</div>
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and for a long weekend</div>
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that will be full of family, friends and food!</div>
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the leaves are slowly changing</div>
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seems later this year ~ but everything is about a month late</div>
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around these parts</div>
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a late spring into a summer that we thought would never arrive</div>
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then when the calendar said it was fall</div>
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it was still feeling like summer ~ warm days and evenings</div>
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windows still open</div>
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but things change quickly</div>
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we have had our first frost ~ cool foggy mornings</div>
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but oh so nice days</div>
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I have been trying to stop and pay attention</div>
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all week long</div>
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looking around at what I take for granted</div>
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it is the little things that mean so much</div>
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and make a difference in our lives</div>
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grateful for an evening filled with flowers, </div>
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friends and fun when we took a centerpiece class</div>
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still panning and looking for inspiration for the living room</div>
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was hoping to paint this weekend but that is not going to happen</div>
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also in the midst of menu planning ~ list making</div>
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as I am hosting dinner on Sunday</div>
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it's so much easier to just throw things in the oven the day of</div>
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looking so forward to it!</div>
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my favourite part of my Friday posts is gathering the photos</div>
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and hopefully telling a story to go along with them</div>
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so I want to thank those that reached out to me</div>
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letting me know how much you enjoy them</div>
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and that they were missed</div>
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right now I am in the midst of redoing the living room<br />
I am on the hunt for a sofa ~ something neutral<br />
then I can bring in my colours with curtains and cushions<br />
and accessories<br />
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talking about mounting the tv over the fireplace<br />
more seating ~ think comfy cozy and inviting<br />
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I painted my coffee table and end table last weekend with <a href="http://thefatpaintcompany.com/" target="_blank">Fat paint</a><br />
it was great to work with and the lazy in me loved the no prep<br />
now all I have to figure out whether I am going to distress them<br />
and then it will be wax on ~ wax off</div>
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I would love this chair/chaise</div>
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but not practical for my needs ~ in a bedroom though</div>
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sign me up as I could curl up here with a book</div>
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and be rather content</div>
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with October here ~ I feel like nesting</div>
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fluffing pillows ~ hiding under throws</div>
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making soup and putting away the flip flops!</div>
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Test test ~ anyone still out there</div>
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Although fall is one of my favourite times of the year</div>
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I hold onto summer for as long as I can because I know that</div>
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winter ~ the longest season ever in these parts</div>
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so with that being said ~ August was fantastic</div>
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we spent the long weekend at the cottage and along with some pretty</div>
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spectacular sunsets ~ I did a lot of reading ~ relaxing</div>
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we celebrated our anniversary at a yummy new Italian restaurant</div>
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so good ~ everything was excellent</div>
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I also found a new shop that I love ~ doesn't hurt that she is from the Maritimes</div>
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and you know how I love to shop local</div>
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weekends were busy with company in from out of town ~ a family gathering ~</div>
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time at the flea with my hubby ~ and then my best girl arrived for a few days</div>
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we had some deck time ~ some girl time</div>
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a trip to the shore for fried clams and lots of together time</div>
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which was the best part of all</div>
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Labour day weekend took us back to the cottage</div>
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it really is the best place to unwind ~ do as much or as little as you want</div>
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this summer there were not many projects completed</div>
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as we locked up to head home I was overcome with emotion</div>
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I thought I was going to cry ~ it was like I was walking away and never coming back</div>
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I tried not to read anything into it but it felt weird and yes ~ I have been back since!</div>
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I took a weeks vacation in September</div>
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did not do a whole lot but I did have a date with this one</div>
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we went out to the shore ~ had some supper</div>
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it was a great afternoon and evening</div>
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since it was so great and brought a huge smile to my face</div>
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In April I turned the big 5-0</div>
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I am truly blessed to have so many wonderful people in my life</div>
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there are those of course that wished they could be here</div>
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but were too far away to come</div>
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namely my best girl ever ~ aka my cousin Gina.</div>
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About a month or so after my birthday I came home to a delivery</div>
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the box was huge and I was scratching my head wondering what was inside</div>
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So ripping open the big box I pull out this beautiful memory box</div>
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you know that I am a word girl so when I saw this I had tears in my eyes</div>
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but I sure wasn't prepared for what was inside</div>
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it was FULL of goodies under layers of tissue paper ~ all wrapped in paper and tied with ribbon</div>
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these were right on top along with instructions</div>
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the time, thought and effort behind this gift blew me away</div>
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every time I pulled another thing from the box I wondered what the little tag would say</div>
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who knew I shared my birthday with the Pillsbury Dough Boy!</div>
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I did know this one</div>
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this one made me snort laugh ~ Green Acres debuted on tv!</div>
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Diet Pepsi, Nutrasweet, Cool Whip, Apple Jacks, Shake n Bake,</div>
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Gatorade, Cranapple Juice & Pop Tarts all debuted in 1965</div>
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I checked the box for a key to the Mustang in the box but it was not there</div>
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maybe she will drive it here? no? Oh well ~ can't blame a girl for trying!</div>
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of 1965, there was a flash drive with some videos and a key chain</div>
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I opened the tweezers and went ??? couldn't wait to read the tag on that one!</div>
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I still watch ~ of course she knows this so seeing the hourglass made me smile</div>
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where she came up with the idea... Pinterest of course!</div>
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it's Friday ~ and I am ready for it!</div>
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so we are packing up and heading to the cottage</div>
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the sandpipers are back and just waiting to put on a show</div>
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they truly are a sight to see</div>
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we took them for granted for so many years ~ they were always there</div>
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the coastline is now protected for them to ensure they come back</div>
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year after year</div>
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I could sit and watch them for hours</div>
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there will be a bonfire or two</div>
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maybe some beverages</div>
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thebestneighboursever are coming for a visit on Saturday </div>
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and staying for supper</div>
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a walk on the beach to look for treasures</div>
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hammock time</div>
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camera in hand</div>
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some sweet treats</div>
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it's the end of the strawberries ~ makes me sad as they are so good</div>
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but since they were later this year I think they were around longer</div>
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my beach read ~ love this author</div>
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our anniversary is on Tuesday</div>
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14 years</div>
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he still makes my heart happy</div>
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I love my boy</div>
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I made <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/blueberry-cake-recipe/" target="_blank"><b><i>this cake</i></b></a> a couple of weeks ago</div>
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love the lemon/blueberry combo</div>
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I think we are staying put this weekend</div>
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time to get some stuff done around the house</div>
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and we will make cottage plans for the long weekend</div>
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that is coming up</div>
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so read ~ work ~ read ~ putter</div>
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is on my to do list</div>
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love these ~ such a cute idea!</div>
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I forgot to share my picture of the "cheese ball" I took out to Sam's party</div>
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after trying to make a giant maple leaf ~ I turned to my trusting cookie cutters</div>
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I forgot to get a picture once the crackers were added ~ but it was fun and festive!</div>
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Although we have been to the cottage for day trips</div>
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we had not been down overnight once so far this summer</div>
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until last weekend that it is</div>
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can you believe it?</div>
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there has been so much going on ~ good things too</div>
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that we don't like to miss out on ~ so we stay put</div>
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things like ribfest ~ oh my Lord ~ hubby loves them</div>
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It's Sunday afternoon and supper's in the slow cooker</div>
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spaghetti sauce simmering on the stove ~ I have been to the grocery store</div>
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things have been neglected ~ but aren't they always when the weather is nice</div>
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and we all just want to be outside?</div>
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after my husband called me a picture hoarder yesterday</div>
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this place has been neglected lately as well</div>
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and babe ~ I have always loved taking pictures</div>
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I don't think that will ever change!</div>
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Canada Day celebrations were different for us this year</div>
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as I headed to the beach and Trev stayed behind as he was helping out</div>
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in a neighboring village with their fireworks display</div>
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Sammie's sweet 16 party was at her grandfather's cottage</div>
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we walked on the beach ~ played frisbee ~ ate too much</div>
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it was everything Canada Day is supposed to be</div>
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surrounded by friends and loved ones</div>
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even though I was missing my boy</div>
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Kat & Jon</div>
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warmish nights = evenings on the deck</div>
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so many blooms and fresh cut grass</div>
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planting and weeding ~ enjoying all the green</div>
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time with my "big girl" camera ~ I put it down too long</div>
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first week of hubby's new job and so far ~ so good</div>
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tomorrow I will be putting out my red & white</div>
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as Canada Day is next week</div>
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so looking forward to it</div>
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it's a birthday weekend as we celebrate my MIL & SIL</div>
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with a brunch on Sunday</div>
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then my Sweet Pea turns 16 on the 2nd</div>
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I can't believe it ~ my Samantha is growing up</div>
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way too fast ~ I am a proud Auntie</div>
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and I always have room for a new potato salad recipe</div>
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