Friday Potpourri ~ Thankful

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Yes ~ back so soon ~ I have missed this

but with the hustle and bustle 

and sunshine and life that summer offered

well you can see why I only stopped in to document a few things

then I was off again

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truth be told ~ I always said that when my posts felt like work

then I would step away

and I do think that the step back has done me good

there are some things on my heart right now

that I eventually will lay out there

but not today ~ you see this is the start of our long weekend

as Thanksgiving is on Monday

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it is going to be a busy weekend as we are off to the camp tomorrow

getting rid of some stuff

and taking some time to honour Trev's Dad, 

as his birthday is today

then on Sunday we will have our feast

turkey ~ dressing and all the trimmings

we are hosting ~ planning on 6

but you never know ~ there may be more

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Monday will be a day for me

get a few things done and a lot of relaxing

loving the warm days and cooler nights

I do not like the sun setting by 7 and after the time change

that will be sooner ~ nope ~ definitely not liking that 

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thank you for your comments

your emails

your friendship

and Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Canadians

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

Friday Potpourri

Hey there ~ happy week-end!

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we have had a week of frosty foggy mornings

and sunny afternoons

great for just about anything and it is so nice

to sit on a bench on my afternoon break

and read my book

this is something that is not a normal occurence for us

in the north-east ~ in November

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hoping that all my US friends had a wonderful

Thanksgiving ~ are you all full of turkey??

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 this week-end the Christmas countdown will commence

I will be pulling out the decorations

and choosing what I want to put out this year

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 I have a good portion of my shopping done

and my baking list is done

so I am off to buy my ingredients so I can make the things

that I can throw in the freezer to take the pressure off

closer to Christmas

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 next week I will start my cards so I can get those in the mail

and my wrap center is all set up

I feel good and hope I can keep this momentum going

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I want to make a big soup on Sunday

so I can make these biscuits to go with it!

so I will be here ~ making lists

and planning and decorating....

Have a wonderful week-end!

3 Years Later...

With the nudging of some good friends

I set out on this blogging journey

3 years ago

yeah ~ I know

and some of you are still here!!

looking back over my other anniversary posts 

the first year I was begging for followers

and giving things away to reach my goal of 100

then last year I was just thankful for those who

were here to read my words

and comment when the mood strikes

today I know that the number does not mean a lot

it's the people that I have come to know

the ones that I would recognize if ever we were on

the same street

the ones that I would give just about anything

to meet in person

today I celebrate you

Simone, Kim, Becky, Cathi, Mikal, Jackie,

Louise, Glenda, Tara, Lissa, Janie, Lisa,

Carrie, Rhi, Rachael, Barb, Trish

& I could go on and on and on

 

Thank You from the bottom of my heart

for your kind words, encouragement, virtual hugs,

praise and prayers

 

 

I can't wait to see what the next year brings.

 

xo 

Little Things

Hello Monday

so nice to see you 

this week ~ so don't get used to it!

while getting supper ready last night

I thought about the week-end 

and how it was the little things that made me happy

things like being able to help out family

when they needed fresh eyes

to look at some stuff that they have been dealing with

then sharing a great meal around the table

yes ~ the little things

like poached eggs on toast 

in a cold Sunday morning

fuzzy socks to keep my feet warm

while we were snuggled up and did not leave the house

even once yesterday

and trying a new recipe for supper

slowcooker saucy baked beans and ham

topped off with a good cuppa coffee

and cheesecake.

This week is booking up with appointments

and dates although I do hope to get a bit done 

around the house.

Thanks to all my new visitors ~ it is so nice to
see those comments and then go visit a new blog!

Hope you had a wonderful week-end

and that this week puts a smile on your face.

xo