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.

Lunch with the Girls

Yesterday I had lunch with the girls. It was our holiday get together, and we managed to plan 3 additional dates over the next couple months - and I have to say, I am really excited for each one of them !!

Stone Walled

Last Saturday I was in Nova Scotia. We went to the farmers markets in Halifax, and as we walked from one to the other, I saw this beautiful old stone wall. I took a ton of photos of it, and this is one of my favourites. What do you think ?

Flower Power

This is my lightening catcher. Dan tends to pack him into my suitcase or bag whenever I travel. He surprised me by showing up in my luggage this past weekend when I went to Nova Scotia. Needless to say he did quite a lot of site seeing !! Above he is laying in a bed of beautiful flower pins at the Sea Port Market on Saturday morning - fabulous market, lots of great vendors !!

Cup of Tea

A wall of tea. Makes me want to curl up with a blanket and book for the day !!

Me & Mom !

Above is a shot of Me & Mom while I was in Nova Scotia this past weekend. (I swear I am not really that much taller than her, but it sure appears that way here.) We went down to the Darthmouth Christmas Tree Lighting ... but the ceremony was long, so we wandered off to have drinks and didn't quite make it back to see the tree lighting - oops ; )

Home Again

I am home again. Back from my quick trip out east to visit Mom & Laurie !!

Had a great visit, got lots of rest, had lots of drinks, shared many laughs, and a few tears too.

Thanks for a great weekend !! xo

Slacker.

I have been a slacker lately. I am sorry.
Excuse for yesterday - woke up with migraine, went to work, went to Lu's for a sleep over.
Excuse for today - am at work now, going home to work on Mavrags stuff, and pack.

Excuse for tomorrow - flying to Nova Scotia to visit Mom !!!

I will try to post while I am out there, but it may not happen ... but I promise to make up for it when I come home next week. Have a great few days !!! xo

Cards Cards Cards

They may not have any writting on them yet, but Christmas cards are well under way !!!

From Batter to Bundt

I was an extremely lazy bum yesterday. Sad, but true. I have many of these days lately. The "highlight" of my day, is documented below, in numerous photos for you to enjoy. xo

P.S. I was very sad to find out that my kitchen aid mixer was not ready for pick up yesterday (like sears said it would be), and instead it would be mid-week before it arrived in store. I actually nearly cried when she told me. Oh well, I baked anyway !!

Red Red Red

I am very drawn to plants that turn red red red in the autumn. I love all the colours, but to me the red stands out so much, and I simply adore it !! And, in accordance, I take many red fall photos.

Long List

Thursdays at home. With a long to do list. Reminds me of preparing for my gramma & grampa's 50th anniversary two summers ago. And that's why I am sharing TWO photos from that evening today. Above with my mom & brother, using be our quirky selves. Below with the guests of honor, toward the end of the evening, and what a wonderful evening it was !!

Taste the Rainbow

Skittles !! I love them. I think I will buy some today to snack on over the next few days : )

Happy middle of the week-day !!