March Moods and Memories

Today as I face timed with Laura, Connie buzzed by on her lawnmower. It was depressing.....yes it's still winter here.  There my rant is out there...I'm tired of this winter stuff. I have been depressed so easily.

I've been absent from the blog world.( almost thought that I'd quit blogging) The previous topic has effected me in many ways....especially feeling motivated. It's very strange how the mind works. I think that mine has been hibernating. So what has been happening.....

1. in the house lots.....me and my buddy Olivia
2. reading some good books....The Good Father; Lone Wolf; and Edenbrooke....all good fiction
3. reading an extra good book....The Book of Mormon....a real lift each day.
4.sewing.....another turning twenty quilt of totally left over materials; Easter pillowcases
5. got Karen started on quilting....she's on her second quilt and doing a fabulous job.
6. made a day trip to Bridgewater...love getting time with Emmy and Finley
7.card making....birthday cards; and some others
8.Serving at the Temple
9. teaching Sunday school

I'm having trouble coming up with many activities....how sad....told you I'm in a winter slump

Looking forward to the twins fifth birthday...
Cooper turns 6 on the fifteenth; Jacob will be 11....can that really be ...on the 28th.
Kathy and Jeff celebrate fifteen years of marriage this month too!!
 March break is soon and a break for some of us.
My sister Dianne is going on a booking adventure along a set of channels and locks in England
Julie and Bill are heading to California for a very sad occasion to bid farewell to Bill's Mom, Jean, who died on Sunday. 
I love my constant facetimes with Laura and our sweet Sophia. That little baby is growing so very quickly....she's eating food, had her ears pierced, has cut a tooth....and just gets cuter and cuter. I'm excited that they will be back in July-August
I've loved having some great calls with Kathy. I so wish that I could bring her home!!! She's become an amazing soccer coach, having great adventures with Sarah and the gang. She had a great trip to Regina last week with Jessica for honor band. She continues to be an amazing shopper...finding great pants for Jacob for 47 cents !!!!

Time to close...with just a few photos.....really just a few

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February oh February

I generally love the month of February. Hey it's my birthday month, Valentines, and generally a pretty good month. Now I don't like to be a negative Nanny but February....enough is enough....so much snow, and ice. Everyday has been something. There that's my February vent. 

Oh I also had  to say good bye to sweet Sophia and daughter Laura...never a pretty occasion. Miss them dearly.

This month has also been my sister Julie's 70th birthday. Her children asked me to organize a celebration for her. I love my sister deeply but a party planner I am not. However I could not let them or her down and a celebration we had. ( I'll leave out the planning part)

The celebration went very well ( I think) The siblings all gathered at Hong's Kitchen for dinner. ( first surprise of the night) That was extra special as we love to get together and it doesn't happen very often. Remember February has been weather challenged BUT Dianne and Bill made it from Cape Breton, Glenn and Joan made it from Bridgewater; Eric made it from work in Moncton, Jack and Bev from Sackville and me from Halifax. Well done family !! Dinner was delicious and the service great. We then headed back to Julie's and the next surprise...a room full of special friends. Before we got to the room we had a big surprise. The morning of the party I felt impressed to message  an old neighbor from our family childhood, Robie Davison. The Davisons were great neighbors, and Robie brought his Mom ( now 95 yrs old) with him. Julie was thrilled to have them, and the rest of the siblings were slightly shocked. The room of friends was welcoming, and indeed the icing on the cake. Julie watched a cool video that her children created, read an awesome list that her children created, did lots of visiting and I think I can safely say....had a great birthday.
The following evening ( despite more snow !!!) the February girls did dinner at Resto Urban Diner...fun to be with Penny, Jane ,Dianne, and Julie

I continue to love the photo memories that I save...and never get to post them all.

Rather than write....enjoy

 

 

 

Love this photo

Pincent wedding

All for now....sweet dreams