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Tuesday, October 26, 2010

'The Green Men' doubles

With hockey season soon upon us, the green men will once again be appearing at most of the Vancouver Canucks games.  Last season these two look-alikes also started to appear on the streets of Abbotsford and even made it onto the Vancouver tv news.  15 minutes of fame was more like 15 seconds but very fun for a mom of one of these wannabees.  Smile.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

The Power of Words

My dad just celebrated his 81st birthday!  I called him on the day to wish him a very happy birthday. It was a day or two later I stopped by to pick something up from my mom and dad's and when he carried it out to my car for me, he gave me a big hug and told me how thankful he is to have me as a daughter.  My response was, "Well, I wouldn't trade you for anything"  I think that meant more to him than "I love you."  I could see it in his eyes.
I need to remind myself to say words of love and appreciation now instead of regretting later not saying them!

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

...and the greatest of these is love...

I am so blessed to have 7 beautiful nieces, inside and out.  This summer the first of them got married and my younger sister called upon my 'talent' and 'experience' to help with preparations a couple of days before the big event.  It was held outside in a park and kept very simple and done so creatively (thanks mostly to my sister's boundless energy and ideas)  The day dawned absolutely gorgeous. This is us 3 sisters, Cheryl, the quilt designer extra-ordinaire, Janet, mother of the bride, Tessa, and me.  I've been through this 3 times already myself so it was wonderful to be able to sit back and enjoy the beauty of the day without all the stress.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

"Free?" Weekend

So the husband and my two youngest sons (23 & 20) have flown across the country for the Thanksgiving weekend to see 'dad' and 'grandpa' who will turn 95 this month and still lives on his own.  I'm thinking, goody for me, and immediately a list is already growing in my mind of all the 'important' things I will be accomplishing over the next 3 days.  No distractions, no meals to worry about.  This is going to be real good.  Being a person who enjoys her own company, actually thrives on 'alone' time, I looked forward to this ever since the tickets were purchased.  After dropping them at the airport, I head home.  I have a sleep-over planned with my precious 4 year old grand-daughter.  We spent a wonderful evening first washing the dog, Rugby.  Ama (me) had promised to do something 'special' and this was 'it'!  She squirted shampoo and I rinsed and rinsed until we ended up with a fluffy and sweet-smelling schnauzer!
Then, cuddling down to watch 'Snow White' and eating popcorn.  By the time she snuggled down into my bed, she was ready for sleep.  I had no idea how much room a 4 year old can take up in a queen bed!  In the morning there is nothing sweeter than waking up, opening your eyes only to see those baby blues looking right back!
By noon I left for Vancouver Airport to pick up my daughter-in-law from a week in England.  Remember, my son is in Winnipeg so I was called upon.  I took along my daughter for company and we did a little shopping, got to the airport in time, and by the time we got home it was time for supper and a glass (or 2) or wine and a chick flick, just me and my 3 'daughters'.
So far, I don't think I've crossed much off my list, but the blessings received are PRICELESS!