Instagram Tuesday

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Summer Fun with Rain, Sydney & Perry

 So far my highest score on Scramble Free.

 

Brittany and Me

 

A Farmer's Field

A Tree Along A Pathway

My First Post Of 2012

Its been awhile since I last entered a post. Life for me has changed a great deal, but it is all good. First off starting in Sept. my grandson Rain moved in with me and my mom. It was decided between his mom and me that this was the best thing for him right now. He adjusted very well. His school grades are great, he is reading very well and he just seems happy. So you can imagine life with an 8 year old. Life is much busier and tiring but the rewards for me are wonderful. Secondly I quit my job of 34 years in Sept. I was not getting enough hours there and I had gotten a full time job at a call centre. I was there for about 3 weeks. My mom went into the hospital and we both realized that the amount of hours I was working was to much. You see when I was working my mom would watch Rain, though he is no trouble it is still an adjustment, and I also realized that this was not what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
In Oct. I started working as seasonal help for Future Shop (Best Buy). I really liked it there and the people are fantastic to work for, but I just didn't feel a 100% comfortable there. Since I knew that I would be done on Jan. 7, I sent out some resumes.
No Frills called me in Jan. for an interview later that week, I was hired on the spot and I absolutly love it there. It is what I know, I am getting lots of hours, the people are wonderful and I find it much less stressful than the Superstore. Also at this store I do overrides, price matches and returns. It works out well with Rain, because I can take him to the bus in the morning and I usually get home in time (when working evenings) to say goodnight to him. I love my life.

Ethan and Rain are now 8, Gavin turns 7 next month and Sydney is 2. Owen is 20 and is working full time in Strathroy. If he gets permanent full time he is planning on moving there next year. Brittany is 26 now and still living in London, she is looking for a new place to live. She has been diagnosed with neuropathy and is in constant pain. Amberley is 29 and she is having tests to see if she has neuropathy, it is hereditary (their dad has it), she has a daycare in her house, and I am her backup and helper. My mom is doing well, she is such a great help with Rain. So now I am caught up I can go on with other things.

#127

I can't believe how fast this year has gone. I moved to Chatham

a little over a year ago. It was a great move on my part, because

I am now closer to my family. Although Brittany and her family

live in London, so I am a little farther from them now, then when

I lived in Sarnia. There are 2 things I miss about Sarnia, the first and

and most important is I miss seeing Owen everyday and 2ndly

is the waterfront and all that that entails. Like sitting on a bench in

the cool breeze with some french fries, a walk in Canatara Park, 

the Animal Farm. But other than the Owen thing, I am glad I made

the move.

This summer is going to be busy. And I am going to California in July. .

Well I don't have much more to say. So I will post some pictures

                                               This was taken in Feb. in Erieau

                                                     

 

A flower in the garden and a rabbit in the yard.

Have a good day.

Flashback Pictures: My Girls

Has It Really Been That Long

Well here it is Feb. 2010 and this is my first entry of the year.
I love to blog hop and see all the beautiful blogs out there, and in a sense go visiting around the world. There are so many different interesting blogs and so many wonderful bloggers who really care about God, their families, their environment, who are willing to share their stories, crafts, ideas. It really is it's own little world. So I get caught up in these blogs, by the time I get to mine, I am either blogged out, or have somewhere else to be or simply run out of time. Enough said, I am here now, so let the show blogging begin.
If you like taking pictures there are so many photo memes out there. Everyday of the week there is at least one.
Sunday : I am sure there is one, don't have one listed, I will get back to this.
Monday: Mellow Yellow Monday, the pictures all have some yellow in them.Tuesday : Ruby Tuesday, the pictures all have red in them


Wednesday: Window Views 2, the pictures have windows and door themes.
Thursday: Tablescape Tuesday, if you can believe it the pictures are table settings. I have seen some pretty nice dishes and the table settings are very impressive.
Friday: Sky Watch Friday, you guessed it pictures of the sky. This is one of the most popular memes, often times they have close to 400 entries from all around the world every week. The pictures are amazing, I have put in a couple pictures.
Saturday: Pink Saturday, all things pink.
These are just a few, there are ones for animals, the world, metamorphism's of things, all things to do with water, pictures that are in monochrome, the outdoors and even postcards (I love postcards). So whatever your interest there is either a blog about it or a meme or both. How about you do some blog hopping today.
I am hoping to mention other blogs that I enjoy going back to often, they are usually colourful and have something to offer, I like feel good blogs ones that make me feel good, of course I like blogs that offer photo tips or photo of the day, scrapbooking blogs, craft blogs, and eating healthy blogs.
So today I will start with a feel good blog.
The Farm Chicks.
She has lots of ideas for crafts, decorating, cooking and it just a nice looking blog. Check it out, I think you will like it.
Also my daughter Amberley has a new blog, all about eating healthy click here to see it.
Here are some pictures from this past Christmas. All my kids and their kids were together for 1 day, Boxing Day. My brother and his wife Penny had Christmas this year and we had a wonderful time.
These are my 4 grandchildren, Gavin, Rain, Sydney and Ethan. Poor Sydney she had enough of Christmas at this moment.
These are my beautiful kids. Brittany, Owen and Amberley.
The next 2 pictures are of same people and pose just 2 different years. These young men are all of my mom's grandson's.

This year in September my daughter Brittany is getting married, in London. So how exciting is that.
This is their official engagement picture, it was taken by me at Rock Glen Conservation Area. Here are some other pictures that I took that day that I like.
Also another feature I was thinking of adding was Flashback Pictures, pictures taken many years ago, it can be of anything but should be at least 10 years old. Here's one to show you.

1984
These young fellows are my brothers, Mike and Chris
One last picture, it is a fun one.
Almost everyone that was there at Christmas had a cell phone, so we took a picture of all the cell phones there.
Enjoy your day and all the best for 2010.
Terry

My Family And Some Photo Memes

Owen is coming to Chatham today I can’t wait to see him. He is going to help us change the livingroom furniture around and get the Christmas decorations down from the attic. Wow can you believe it’s that time of year again. It’s exciting, I love Christmas. I am loving living in Chatham (except for the part about not seeing Owen everyday), I love life and I love my Saviour whose birth we celebrate at Christmastime.

Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

From : http://www.biblegateway.com

Amberley & Brittany both had to go to the hospital this past week. One to emergency for an infection the other for a bunch of tests. Even though they are grown ups and have families of their own I just hate to see them suffering. I just love them so much I still want to protect them from harm and sadness, once a mom always a mom.

Sydney is beautiful, and thriving. Having a girl in the family means pink and dolls, frills and tea parties. I am going to enjoy every step of the way while also enjoying the ruff and tumble of the boys, the trains, Superman, and Wolverineman and all the boy stuff. Isn’t it fun having little ones in your life.

This is my sister Cathy, holding her great niece Sydney with her great nephew Ethan close by, doesn’t he look happy.

This week I had Rain for 2 nights which was fun he is such a good boy and so smart. On the second day I had him, I picked up Ethan & Gavin took them to McDonalds for some ice cream and playtime in the play area, cousin time. Then we headed back home, and made supper for them after I made popcorn and put it in 3 individual popcorn bags for them and watched a movie together. After the movie Perry came to get Ethan & Gavin. What a wonderful time with those little guys. I am so blessed.

For some reason they decided to take their shirts off, such silly and cute little guys.

I am planning a cookie baking day for next month, with mom, Cathy & Penny. Hopefully we all have that day off and get lots of baking done.

Some memes for today.

For more yellow go to Mellow Yellow Monday.

I took this picture in my daughter’s backyard.

For more blue go to Blue Monday.

This blue jay was sitting right out my door.

Well that’s it for now, have a good day. And remember to take time to enjoy what you have.

Terry

September Happenings

Lots of things have been going on in this old world of ours and I missed posting on the actual days so I will try to make it up now.

First there was the Sept. 11. A day we should never forget.

Then there was grandparents day, on Sept. 13, so here is to you grandma & grandpa Weston & Stull.

Last week while I was cutting the lawn the lawnmower quit working. So when I mentioned this to my friends at church, Perry arrived the next day with one and he even put gas in it. God is such a good provider. Thanks Perry
Also my vacuum stopped working this week. I am changing furniture around in the living room this week and I like to vacuum the carpet before I place the furniture. So I might have to borrow Amberley's vacuum for a day.

Tomorrow I am going to London to see Brittany & Rain. We are going to go out for lunch and then she is going to show me the rooms she will be using for her wedding next year. She has booked the Sheraton for it. I can't believe it is only a year away, she has been planning for so long.

Both of my girls are homeschooling their children this year. I have seen the results of homeschooling with Ethan & Gavin. Their reading abilities are wonderful and Gavin (4 yrs old) loves math. And when I talked on the phone yesterday with Rain he said he liked going to school at home. I asked him if mommy was a good teacher and he said "yes", so cute.

Owen surprised me yesterday and came to Chatham for a visit. We ended up going to Amberley's for supper and a game of Settlers.

I watched the movie "The Man In The Iron Mask" last week. I didn't think I would enjoy it, but it was actually very good. It starred Leonardo DeCaprio in the leading role. His acting was very good.
Did you know there was a real man in the mask, only the mask was velvet. Read about him here.

Some pictures I took the other day at C.M. Wilson Conservation Area.




I hope you all (how is that for optimism) have a wonderful day.

Rest In Peace, Desi

Saturday

On Sat. I took engagement pictures for Brittany & Ryan. I got some nice ones, but I have a lot to learn. Brittany looked real pretty and I wish I could bottle Ryan's energy I would be rich. Rain was a cutie pie, just saying. The weather was beautiful, it was a nice place to go. Ryan took us to parts that if he weren't there we would not of gone. He knew them from when he was a kid he used to go there all the time, it was only about 10 minutes from his house. I will post some of the family ones, but not of Brittany & Ryan until she picks the one she wants.


I watched 2 movies Sat. night. I enjoyed them both.
The first one was "The Duchess" starring Keira Knightly and Ralph Fiennes. It is based on a true story. I don't normally watch this kind of movie, but I like history, what can I say.

Charles Grey (he was the lover) became Prime Minister of England in 1830. He was known as Earl Grey and the tea is named after him. And Georgiana (the main character) was a distant relative to Princess Diana.
I just love connecting things together.

The second movie I watched was "Going My Way" with Bing Crosby.
I enjoyed this one very much. The sequel to this is "The Bells Of St. Mary's".
I have seen bits and pieces of this movie but until tonight I have never seen the whole movie. I am glad I watched it.

One of the kids in this movie was Carl Switzer. Do you know what he is famous for. He was Alfalfa in the "Our Gang" series. Remember he had a thing for Darla. This one is for you Amberley, you know the picture of Freckle-Faced Haines in "White Christmas" that is Switzer's picture.

How Far Can $84 Go

Well this week my paycheque was only $84. Because I was only scheduled for 8 hours. This week I am scheduled 9 and next week I am scheduled 10. So it is slowly moving up, I am used to at least 24. Needless to say it has been a challenge to take care of obligations and gas and food. But you know what, I am looking at all this in a positive way. I am saying I got paid, even though it is a small amount it is better than nothing. I am also looking at it as a challenge to see how I can stretch that amount.
I am going to try to not spend any money if at all possible. I have enough gas to last for the rest of the week. And the meals I make are going to be made using only what is the pantry or freezer. I am going to make an inventory of what's in the freezer and pantry and then I am going to plan my meals with these ingredients in mind. It is a challenge I am looking forward to.
When I was married the last 8 years or so I didn't really have to worry about money. If we needed something (I am not talking anything big here like furniture or things like that) I just simply went out and bought it. I will admit it I was spoiled that way. Now that I have to really watch my spending it made me realize how lucky I was. But it can be done and I am looking forward to seeing what I am able to do with what I have. Paul say's:
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances." Philippians 4:11
and the Bible also says:
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." Hebrews 13:5
And I am very content.
Today I went to Rock Glen, near Arkona to take engagement pictures of Brittany and Ryan.
So I had to buy gas which cost $20.00 Rock Glen is 90 minutes away. But the good news is I have a tad more gas than when I started and that will last until payday which is Thursday.
The admission to the park was $3.50. And then I bought some groceries we needed, such as milk, bread, laundry soap, Cheerios (one of the cheapest cereals and it is good) and some Canola Oil so that was
$17. 54 which leaves me with around $22.00 to last until Wed. night.
I know that I am getting help from God, in many different ways. He won't forsake us (me).
There are lots of blogs and websites to help. One of those blogs is :
Eat At Home Cooks.
I am going to be like the train that could, I know I can, I know I can.
This is going to be a challenging week but it is also going to be fun.

2007 - Story Book Gardens

Obama, Picture's and Other Things

While I was blog hopping I found this: It is from this blog - My Soap Opera Life

On another blog I saw this (sorry I don't remember which one)

Kodak Picture Of The Day

Title: Burst

Photographer: Lisa Boulden
"This is a balloon at the moment of impact with a needle"

Quote

"Ballots are the rightful and peaceful successors to bullets." Abraham Lincoln

PICTURES

 Owen

Brittany Some of mom's grandchildren: Brittany, Amy, Megan, Amberley Matthew, Owen, John-Michael