Nanner Bread

Above is my new Banana Bread recipie result ... it is heavy, and smells heavenly !! I cannot wait for it to cool so I can try it !!

Photo taken with my new iPhone 4 - awesome !!

Slacking again

I have been slacking again. Sorry.
I had surgery last week and have been couch bound ever since.
Tomorrow I re-enter the real world, so I will try to post again.
Thanks for userstanding. xo

Poor Sick Dan

Dan has been sick the past few days. Poor fellow. I am not even at home to take care of him. Hopefully he gets better ... so he can take care of me later this week.

Wandering

Out wandering around with Dan & snowshoes a few weeks ago.

Hockey Mom for the Day

Today I played Hockey Mom for the day. I had a trial run yesterday with Lu, so I more or less knew where to go and what to do. Ty got his tournament trophy today, and was really excited to go home & show Lu. Ty is super cute !!

Vaca ?

Moving into Lu's today until next week sometime !! I will only be 15 minutes from home, but I feel like I am going on a real trip - too funny. Maybe because I packed my suitcase ; )

Snow Day (2) - aka Cake & Birthday photos

Above - preparing to bake the famous cocoa-banana-cake !!

Below - sifted dry ingredients

Above - two beautiful & perfect 9" cakes

Below - stacked & iced ... but not with cocoa-banana-frosting, that was a fail.

Above - Gramma blowing out the comical candles on her cake

Below - Most of the family gathered round after singing happy birthday

Snow Day (1)

I am sorry for the lack of posts these past few days. I have been slacking, for a few reasons.

But I will edit and post more today ... so enjoy these three to start !!

HAPPY SNOW DAY

This Girl

Seriously, who let this girl out of the house ?

Little Red Dots

I am off to give my blood to the lab for testing this morning - which is probably one of my least favourite things to do. Wish me luck.

Quite The Pair

 

Last Saturday we finally got out to snowshoe. It was beyond cold outside, but it was so fun to be out there. We went to a park near by, and explored the path & trails and enjoyed watching the wildlife and checking out the views.

Chili

I made some chili for Dan today, divided it up and froze it. The apartment smells so yummy.

Waiting game

I am playing the waiting game. I am not a good waiter. I don't like this.

I want to know now. Please!

Lets Go Shoeing

Dan & I are hoping to go snow shoeing later today or tomorrow. Last year we didn't make it out once. Or snow shoes are crying for attention. Plus I want to take more winter photos - so it seems like a good combo !!

Little Steps

Today has been a day full of little steps, like all the little scales on this tree trunk.

The first, and probably hardest step, was to get out of bed this morning. With no where to go and not much on the to-do list, it was no easy task.

Roughly six hours after getting out of bed, I have only just showered now ... oh boy.

LuLu !!

Today Luanne made me smile. And laugh. And almost pee my pants.

Thanks for a great visit Lu ! I am so glad my dinner was good ; ) SOCKS

Pack Rat Perks

I am a pack rat. There is no way around it. I am aware of this, and try not to keep everything ... but I often find myself coming across things and wondering why in the world I hung on to it. Luckily, I still find lots of "hidden gems" in the mix ... like this little quote:

You're speaking from your heart. There are no rules.

Grammer doesn't matter ... No rough drafts ...

No Limits ... No Judgements ...

It's love. Just write.

I was so excited to see that quote. I had forgotten all about it, but as soon as I started reading it, my heart smiled and a slew of memories came rushing back. And that is why I truly believe that being a pack rat has it's perks.

Main Loop

Here's to hoping I find my way back onto the "main loop" today !!

Monday Morning

Apparently it is quite cold outside. I am not looking forward to going out there.

The cold makes Monday mornings that much harder.

I would much rather be curled up in bed for the day - all warm & cozy !!

Rock, Meet Hard Place.

This is where I am - stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Migraine day number 3 today.

Do I medicate & feel loopy? Or tough it out?

Toughing it out failed miserably yesterday, so medicate it is.

Wishing & Hoping

Here's hoping ... that the weekend is filled with fun & adventure !!

And wishing my Mom & Laurie a nice get-away from the cold & snow, and a wonderful, warm & sunny trip to Jamaica !!

Fancy Mother Nature

Dan & I saw this on our hike on Christmas Eve.

We both admired just how fancy Mother Nature can be.

Get Out And Ride

Get Out And Ride. Move. Walk. Be Active !!

Just Like Old Times

Friday night was wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. There really is no other way to describe it.

I had dinner & an awesome visit with some people I have known for my entire life, and who are like extended family to me. In addition to my Mom (in the centre above) and my brother, there were two couples who have been friends of my parents forever. As well, one couples children were there as well - kids who I love like siblings !!

It was a long time coming - that's for sure - but it was just like old times.

And I know my Dad was there in spirit, loving every minute of it.

Running

... Out the door. Happy Friday !!

Mom's Here !!

I know I missed yesterday, but I am a little pre-occupied because my Mom is here visiting for a few days, and I am spending as much time as I can with her and my friends & family.

Above my Mom & aunt Deb, and below my Mom & Luanne - we had a wonderful evening at the Poacher, with Dan in the mix as well !!



Santa's Helper

My car had lots of holiday spirit this past holiday, it even dressed up as Rudolph !! Thanks to Laurie's sweet find during my trip to Dartmouth in early December, I had people laughing & smiling & cheering all throughout the holiday season !!

Repeat?

I may have posted this photo before. I was too lazy to check. Terrible, I know.

I have a jam-packed day - having already worked-out, showered, and am having breakfast.

Then to the doctor, work, and the airport to pick up my brother.

Home to fall down after that, I'm sure.

Calendar

Today I am going shopping for a wall calendar. I am picky, so this won't be easy.

Wish me luck. And wish Dan lots of patience ; )

New Year, New Doors

My hope is that with a new year, comes new doors & new opportunities.

Happy New Year !!

Rolling On

These wheels have clearly stopped rolling. The are resting peacefully beside a barn, in a beautiful bed of fall leaves. Meanwhile, the rest of the world is rolling on, moving forward, constantly. I feel a little like these wheels lately, kind of stuck, but also happy to be resting. Tomorrow brings a New Year, and hopefully it will bring all the best for all of you !!

Running out the door

I am running late this morning.

I didn't post yesterday, so I wanted to make sure I posted today !!

Happy Thursday : ) Oh, and I love this photo !!

Here's hoping

I could have stayed in bed all day today. Unfortunately, my head is hurting - on the verge of turning into a migraine. I hope it doesn't, as I would really like to tackle my hit list of tasks and odd-jobs today. Here's hoping.

Power Through

Today I am determined to get lots done, and have some fun along the way too !!

So far ... So good.

O Christmas Tree

The Christmas Tree at my Gramma & Grampa's has been exactly the same my entire life. Same tree. Same lights. Same garland. Same decorations.

The only change is that it gets two new decorations each year, as it is tradition that we each get a new ornament at the dinner table each year.

I love this tree, and all the memories it holds.

Finally Fiddling

I have finally started to play with and fiddle around in Photoshop.

This is exciting ... and I find I can make my photos look even more amazing !!

Mooooose

I'm a moose !! And loving it  : )

Happy Birthday Mom !!!

Happy Birthday Mom !!

Above is a photo of my Mom, only 5 days old, with my Gramma : )

Below is a photo of my Mom, at 3 months, with my Grampa.

Hope you have a wonderful day Mom !! Love you



100th Post !!

I just enjoyed the most lovely bath, complete with bubbles, candles, and nice music.

I enjoyed it so much so that I have posted not one but two photos: one colour, one black & white.

Which do you like better - comment & let me know : )

Domestic Goddess

Today I am being somewhat of a domestic goddess. I have hemmed some pants for my friend, repaired a sleeping bag, sewed buttons back on a coat. I have cleaned & tidied the apartment, and am now getting ready to start baking cookies - yummmm !!

Open House

This past Saturday I helped my cousin with the Mavrags Open House and took a slew of photos. Above is one of my cousin's friends, who is stunning. I caught this candid photo of her, and it is one of my favourite photos from the day.