Still kicking

Okay, so it's been awhile since my last post. For some reason I found it so much easier to find things to write about when I was staying in Toronto. Oh well, as I said in the beginning I never intended to keep this blog thing going. Interestingly enough, I find I enjoy the outlet of writing about my daily life.
So I haven't written since August, hmn? What has happened in my life since then? I started guitar lessons in August which I have since had to take a break from until the new year, unfortunately when I start up again it will be like I'm starting all over again as I haven't been keeping up on the practicing either. You see, I've found yet a new passion/obsession...it's beading. It all started with a bracelet I bought as a Christmas present, that was crocheted with wire and beads. I was looking at the bracelet when I got home and thought to myself, "I bet I could do that". Needless to say I am now very good friends with Linda from Odie's Beads here in Renfrew! Not only that, but it didn't take much for my friends Elaine and Jennifer to share my obsession, err, I mean passion. My first project was a watch for myself, but when the girls from work saw it, I ended up making nine more, not to mention the angel and fairy bookmarks! It's great, I'm making the money that I'm spending on beads, selling the creations that I come up with. Here are a few of the watches I've made so far:




Well here's hoping it's not another four months before I manage to post again. I hope everyone had a great Christmas and has a wonderful new year!

Time Flies!!

Wow! I can't believe it's been so long since my last post. It's strange how much easier it seemed while I was staying in Toronto in May. Maybe I thought I was doing more interesting things there, while being at home seems to be the same day in and day out. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't do interesting things...well at least interesting to me, I guess they just seem more average. It's odd how much more I seemed to do by myself while in TO. Now that I'm back home, I'm back in the "Oh, I don't want to do that by myself" mode. I just missed Nazareth and Chilliwack in concert since I didn't want to go by myself. I suppose some things are just better when shared with good friends. I did, however make up for the lack of Nazareth/Chilliwack, by spending the day with Tena in Ottawa, then going to her brother in laws for their annual outdoor party, (band on a flat bed and all), then back to Tena and Paul's for an interesting round of the You Might be a Redneck board game. After we finished the game, I think Paul won, we sat around the table reading the rest of the You Might be a Redneck cards...we had some good belly laughs...especially since we related to some of the cards, (not sure if I should be admitting this lol).

I've also been a little melancholy lately. I think I've been reflecting a lot...which I suppose may mean I've been thinking about the past. I know, I know, the past is gone, but sometimes you just can't help but wonder.
Have you ever had a love in your life that you could no longer have, but seem unable to forget? You ponder the life they are living now, feeling the person they are with now, is living the life that was supposed to be yours...especially when the two of you still get along great. Oh, boy! Am I ever getting sappy! Sometimes...okay, often, I get way too far into my head LOL!

On a brighter note, I get my granddaughter for our first overnight this Friday. This should be interesting. I haven't had a baby overnight in a very long time. I'm also bringing her to a family BBQ in Carleton Place on Sunday, so I should be good and pooped by the time Monday rolls around.

I better finish off before I turn this into something that needs chapters...I know, too late. I hope everyone is doing well, and I hope someone will leave me a comment so I know I'm not the only one who reads my ramblings :)

cheers

Sunday, sunny Sunday

I thought the rain was never going to end, but it's beautiful outside...at least that's what it looks like through the window, I may actually have to check for sure LOL!

I mentioned in my last post that I returned to work June 15th, woohoo! My parents also moved back home (they lost their home to a fire back in December and have been living with me ever since). I have my house back, another woohoo! Now don't get me wrong, it wasn't a bad thing that my parents were living with me, it's just not the same as having your own space. So with Mom and Dad back in their own place, I can start to plan my craft room.

After I bought the house last August, I took down a wall between two rooms. The plan was to make one big bedroom. After a bit of thought I realized I don't need that much room to sleep...but I might need that much room to scrapbook! The room is now empty again (with Mom and Dad back home), so the planning begins. I'm really at a bit of a loss as to how to set the room up. It's quite a large space, (wondering if I should combine the bedroom and craftroom after all with some nice screen deviders?), and I want it to be as functional (and organized) as possible. Any ideas?

As promised in my last post, here's a few more pictures of my granddaughter from Father's Day.

I was planning on texting this picture to my son, as he was on his way home from Nova Scotia with work, but he pulled up as we were making the hat, so it was a bit of a rush job, but the effect was the same.
I love this picture!
I believe she's telling me she's number one...no argument here!
Another great shot...little line of drool and all

I may just feel a page or two coming on, if only my room was already set up and I didn't have to make a mess in the living room.

I hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend, and my neighbours to the south had a great Independance Day yesterday.

cheers

I'm back!

Well, here I am once again. Things have been a little crazy since I got back from Toronto a couple of weeks ago. Things may start getting back to some form of normal now...I hope. My parents have moved back to their own house, after living with me for the last six months while their home was rebuilt after a fire. It made things a little crazy around here, and a rather difficult to focus on tasks at hand, as we were in relatively close quarters. Not that my house is too small, just that we didn't really have our own space. It made it challenging trying to write anything on here as the computer is in the living room (temporarily) where everyone congregated. Some days it's hard enough getting a good train of thought...if it gets interrupted, forget it LOL!

I guess there's a lot to fill everyone in on since I last posted, maybe I'll spread it out over a couple of posts.

I got called back to work two weeks ago, yay!! Finally getting a paycheck coming in again, it's been an interesting eight months! To celebrate my return to the working world, I went on a shopping trip to Ottawa yesterday, with the three girls I get together with every month for a night of paper crafting. We had such a great day! We started out at my favourite scrapbook store, The Scrapbox, in Orleans. Yesterday was the Scrapbox's yard sale, ladies reserve tables and sell their less loved, (couldn't exactly say unwanted lol), craft supplies so they could buy some new ones. The girls and I planned our trip a couple of weeks ago, then I got the reminder the yardsale was happening...it was fate that we were meant to shop that day LOL! After The Scrapbox we headed to Multi Craft, another of my favourite crafty places. Who knew we could spend three and a half hours in only two stores! We decided to do lunch at Swiss Chalet on Bank st.. Our meal was good, but when Bev and I went to the bathroom before we left, I couldn't breath through my nose or I would have been sick, and I've got a strong stomach! I told the girls if anyone gets sick in the next couple days, check with the rest of us to make sure we don't have the same "illness"! Honestly I've never smelled anything so foul in my life...and I've smelled some pretty nasty stuff! A quick stop at the Herongate mall, (another not so lovely place), where Cathi and Bev bought some clothes, a look around Michaels at Silver City, an introduction to The Bulk Barn for Bev, a Starbucks and we were on our way home. It was a long day, I got home somewhere around 5 or 6, but oh such a good one!

I think I'll end there as this post is already getting a little long. Maybe my next post I'll show you a few more pictures of my granddaughter from last Sunday. I hope you're having a great weekend and I'll see you again soon. Cheers!

Twice in one day

Even though I know there aren't always a lot of views on my blog, I feel compelled to post this. This is a press release relating to the disappearance of my 5yr old brother 37 years ago.
If anyone recognizes the photo or feels compelled to pass the information on, all efforts are greatly appreciated.

Adrien how he looked when he disappeared, and how he might look today.

Funny how things work out

Well I got the call I've sort of been waiting for today. I got called back to work for Monday the 15th, for three months at least. The reason I say sort of been waiting, is that I was hoping to get a call from one of the office positions I've applied for. Right now I do factory work, but I went to school to get my bookkeeping certificate and would love to get into a position where I could use the things I've learned before I lose them. I must say though, it's amazing how things work. First I bought my first home in August; then I got layed of in September; my parents lost their home to a fire in December (bad for them, but because I had bought the house, I had room for them and their living here helped me too); being layed off I was able to spend the month of May in Toronto to watch my brother's pets; now Mom and Dad's house will be finished in a couple of weeks and I got the call today to go back to work Monday. Quite amazing, don't you think? For anyone who doesn't believe everything happens for a reason, I think I'm proof positive!

On another note, my great-niece had her first birthday on Sunday. She is quite the cutie. We got together at my nephew's house to help them celebrate. It was a great afternoon, even though the rain kept us from being outside for most of the party. Here's a few pictures of Cadence and the two cards I made her, (one for my mom to give her, and one from me).

She liked her cake

I think here she is thinking thinking she might be full
And here, she's just saying hello
This is the card I made for her

This is the card I made for Mom to give her.

Introducing...

Alexis Grace, born June 2nd @ 15:40, weighing 7lbs. 120zs. I'm a grandma!!

These pics were taken Wednesday, Alexis was a day old.
She seemed to like hanging onto her blanket and peeking over the top, very cute!
This is proud Daddy

Not being the least bit biased, but I do believe she's gorgeous!!
And yes, I am finally home. When I found out Little Alexis was on her way Tuesday, I figured that was my cue to come back to reality. I was quite content to stay in Toronto, but I needed to see this adorable little lady. A new chapter of our life begins!