Day 17: in your bag

Day 16: out & about

We took in the local swimming pool LOBSTERFEST fundraiser tonight.

Day 15: yellow

My favourite little guy made this for me...he loves his Lego!

Day 14: time

This has got to be the ugliest clock I have ever seen (in my retro 60's office)..but I look to it every day for the time!

Day 13: art

Day 12: low angle

Chinese for dinner!

Day 11: door

Day 10: favourite part of my weekend

 Feels good to do something I'm passionate about!

Day 9: your view today

The view from my parents kitchen window during family supper.

Day 8: six o'clock

Bathtime for this little cutie.

Day 7: drink

All set for summer drinks!

Day 6: hat

Coco's summer hat...boating with Scarlett & Uncle Chris.

A Little Break...

ahem...a 6 month break to be exact

life has been, well life
and it was time for me to take an online break from my blog

I was beginning to feel overwhelmed, like it was work to blog
instead of fun like when I began it 5 years ago

the break was great
I feel like it's time to come back
refreshed and ready

here's what we've been up to lately...
we had a wonderful Christmas
my family treated me to an iPhone
(which may have something to do with my lack of blogging)
my youngest sister got engaged
my Grandfather has been in and out of the hospital several times
one little word for 2012: focus
Scarlett turned 6
attended Blissdom '12 in Nashville TN with a close friend
took a painting class
lost a dear friend to cancer
we survived 8 & under hockey
celebrated my 35th birthday
had a weekend away with my Rock in Saskatoon
amazing opportunities in photography
retreat at the lake with some wonderful ladies
was published
took our first family-of-five vacation to Disney World
our store was broken into by an employee :( during our Florida trip
many friends welcomed new babies into their lives
survived dance recital

thank you to all my dedicated blog readers for popping by
it's nice to be back!

And because posts are better with a photo, here's a quick one

Day 5: sign

Day 4: up close

Day 3: on my plate

Day 2: empty

Day 1: morning

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We took this Sunday for our annual Gingerbreak Making Day!

2011|12|17

Happy 60th Dad!

My sisters & I hosted a lobster dinner for Dad and his closest friends.  It was a great celebration...and the lobsters we flew in from the East Coast were well worth it!

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Coco in her little Grinchie shirt!

2011|12|15

Meet Ginger!  Since we were going to get Scarlett a dog for her birthday in January anyway, and the coincidence of this little cutie showing up on Cory's doorstep at work, we thought it was meant to be and have decided to welcome another four-legged friend to the family.  Scarlett first wanted to name her Gingerbread (with Christmas being near) and after much family discussion, we ended up naming her Ginger!

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Cory found this abandoned little puppy at the lumberyard today.  He took it down to Oh My Dog grooming and they did a complimentary clean up for her....she is so soft now.  The kids enjoyed having a puppy around again and Scarlett made this little bed for the puppy to sleep in for the night. 

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Ace's rosy cheeks from Christmas concert rehearsal.

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Cozy wagon ride to Grandma & Grandpa's house.

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Abstract Icicles

2011|12|10

Winter Hollyhocks...even though it's winter, I love hollyhocks...looking forward to their summer blooms!

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Having some tasty drinks and good company at our annual Wine Club Christmas party!

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Baking gingersnaps.

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The tree is complete!

2011|12|6

Sippin' some hot cocoa.