Week 17

There is so much going this week

we are on vacation

are in the midst of renos

and I have jumped head first into a
little pet project...more on that later!
I went and got weighed in this morning
and I am down

2.2lbs

Yeah for me!!

last week I stayed the same
and did not post...

I was a little nervous this week as my eating
habits have not exactly been stellar

but I have been getting lots of exercise
going out and enjoying the sun
gardening, organizing and
walking the dog...

whenever my girl and I
get out and about
I like to say that I am walking with
Miss Molly.

When we put our house on the market
last year
one of the things that tugged at my heartstrings
was not only moving away from our
wonderful neighbors
but not having the riverfront trail
basically at our feet

this is part of the
Trans Canada Trail system
which stretches across Canada

Riverview's portion is
3.75 miles
and is most beautiful in the
Spring and the Fall


Summer walking is enjoyable
if you can beat your way through the
mosquito's

seriously

so I tend to like it most in
April & May
before the creatures come out to hunt!!

this is looking across the river
to the neighboring city

you never know who you may run into
on your walk


we like to wander out on one of the
access roads

this is where they set off the fireworks
for Canada Day
as it is smack dab in the middle
of our tri-community area

there are water and marshlands on both sides
with the river straight ahead

lots of ducks

and babies too!

lots of ducklings with their Mama's
paddling around

I could have sat and watched them for hours

this one....

not so much!

so with the sun sinking lower in the sky
we turn around and head towards home

knowing that the trail
and the ducks
will still be there
tomorrow.


xo

Looking Back

Well lovelies
the time has come

and my bloggy anniversary is here.
well actually...it was yesterday
but what's a day between friends??

I want to say
Thank You
for the tremendous support you have given me
over this past year

I did not meet my goal of 100 followers...

but I have decided to draw for the necklace too.

So

instead of one winner
there will be two!


the winner of the $25.00 gift certificate
for Mimi Charmante
and little bag of goodies is

Maggie from
The White Farmhouse

and

the winner of the necklace from
The Rusted Chain is

Delena from
Serenity Now

Congrats ladies
email me your info and I will get your goodies
to you ASAP.

I have looked back over the year of posts
and see how I have grown

some of my favorites include
the following:

Sunday Kind of Love
Reflections
Frosty Mornings
Christmas Bling
Spot of Tea
Heart ~ Love
Tiptoeing Towards Spring
&
Gather Round

Again I want to yell out a huge
Thank You
to all of you...

you know ~ I couldn't have done it without you!!

HaPpY tHuRsDaY!!



XO

Counting Down

Happy Monday my sweets!!


Hope everyone had a wonderful week-end.

We are on vacation
and this is a working one
yes
sad to say....

I made a to do list on Friday night

everything I want to accomplish while I am off

it is quite daunting
makes me want to go back to bed
and stay there

so I will cut it down into
bite size pieces
and chip away at it!

I want to remind everyone
that there are still 3 days left
until my giveaway

a $25.oo gift certificate to spend
at Mimi Charmante

and

and if I hit 100 followers by
Wednesday night
I will also include
one of these

from The Rusted Charm

plus
I have a few little odds & ends to send your way...

I will be drawing on Thursday
which is my bloggy anniversary.

Head on over here to enter

I also want to mention another milestone
here in "blog world"

my good friend
from across the pond
Simone
is also having her bloggy anniversary
so head on over to
The Bottom of the Ironing Basket
and check out her giveaway.




xo

It's Time.....

The weather is getting warmer
and you know what that means...

time for flip flops!

don't get me wrong ~ I love my shoes
but when I am running out for errands
or just bumming around the yard

flip flops are the way to go.


There are so many cute things out there
if you have a beachy theme going on

I can just see these at a cottage

cute little cupcakes

and coasters too

I like the fun stuff they have
for weddings too

frames

and place card holders

these could be used as favors for a bridal shower

and how about this cake!

these would look so cute
for a girls gathering

beachy & summery jewelry

how about this for a girl's bedroom?

another cute cake

let those piggies breath!!

Hooray for flip flop season!!

I have a pedicure booked for next week
while I am on vacation and I cannot wait!


There is still time to enter my anniversary giveaway
you can do so here...

and I have decided to bring things up a notch...

if I hit 100 followers by my anniversary
I will also offer an additional gift
from another favorite shop

The Rusted Charm

I thought this one would be perfect
since Spring is here
and summer is right around the corner.

Same rules apply

~ be a follower...

~link this giveaway to your blog for a 2nd chance to win
again ~ let me know so I can put your name in twice!

I will draw the lucky winner
on my bloggy anniversary
May 19th





xo

10 Things ~ An Award!

I have met some awesome people
in the past year through blogging

One of them is Lisa
over at
Recaptured Charm

She recently awarded me with

if you have never been over for a visit
it is a must see

So as part of the award
I have to share 10 things I love
and pass it on to 10 bloggers

I did a similar list
back in January
so I put on my thinking cap
and came up with 10 more things!

In no particular order:

#1
Having 4 seasons
I know I take this for granted
and although I do not enjoy winter at all
I cannot imagine not having snow for Christmas!

#2
Flowers
I love planting them,
receiving them and taking photo's of them.

#3
Girls Night Out
there is nothing better than getting together
with girlfriends ~ whether it be over coffee
or drinks and dinner.

#4
PJ's

I used to be a nightshirt/tshirt to bed girl
but love, love PJ pants and tanks to sleep in

#5
Sheets on the line
there is nothing like bringing the sheets in
off the line and making the bed
crawling into it that night ~ you just smell fresh!

#6
Fancy Girlie Drinks
love*love*love
I even found a website with loads of recipes!
http://girly-drinks.com/

#7
Walking Miss Molly
this little doggy has my heart

#8
Pedicures & Flip flops
as soon as it is warm enough
my socks stay in the drawer
and out come the nail polish and the flip flops
and when I am feeling extra extravagant
I make an appointment for a pedicure
it makes my feet sing

#9
Photography

I love roaming around taking pictures
looking at things from the lenses point of view

#10
Bubble Baths

light some candles ~ grab a book
and make sure there are lots of bubbles!!

Of course my first list is still in tact as I still love
Books, Music, Dancing, Chocolate,
Good Sheets, My Furry Kids, Coffee ,
Cupcakes, Our Cottage & Connecting with People!

Now to pass this on to 10 others
with no obligation at all...

Simone
Maggie
Kim
Lisa
Zizette
Mikal
Becky
Jackie
Cathi
Yvonne

I cannot wait to see everyone's lists!

Don't forget to enter my anniversary giveaway
you can do so here...