New Beginnings

Well July had it's share of good times and bad. Let's begin with the Canada Day celebrations with Amanda, Isabella, Patrick, Leanne and Reigen at Ft. Edmonton Park. Haven't seen the Mellett's in a long while so it was an enjoyable day with them. Spent the evening at Legislature watching the fireworks Isabella missed them by 10 mins. Oh well maybe next year. We took a trip to the Discovery Wildlife Park in Innisfail and it was amazing. Love the open space and of course spending time with my sister and her family is always great. Dave celebrated his 20th Birthday on July 9th. We did enjoy a day at Wabumun Lake with my other sister, nephews, wifes, great neice and nephews as well - Isabella always enjoys the water and of course the swings are a huge hit for that girl. July also brought me back in touch with some friends I used to work with. I enjoyed a nice dinner with Joy and Barb and of course we talked about "old" times. I got a nice visit with my sister when ...

Where has the time gone... I had a Job interview on June 1st and was not the successful candidate but that's ok I'm sure there will be other opportunities that will cross my path. If it's meant to be...it will happen for me. June 4 we were able to celebrate my son's 25th birthday. Mom and Dad had a nice dinner and we enjoy seeing Joe as he has been a scarce fixture in our lives for some years now and it's nice to know that he can venture back to us and share special moments with his family. He's looking better and seems to be doing well, but again as we don't see him often there is still a lot of distance between us. There was not a lot of changes work wise so nothing too much to report on that end, which is ok I guess as I didn't really want to have my blog become a dump for the work stuff. I wanted it to be about life stuff and as such since work consumes so much of your life I guess it can't be avoided. My grand daughter is becoming more active an...

So another month has come and gone - instead of May flowers brought lots of May showers in Alberta and in New Brunswick where I had the pleasure of travelling to for a week. Our family welcomed a new little one "Ethan Kaleb" was born to Ashley and Ryan on May 1st and it was quite a joy. That now makes 5 Great Grand kids for Mom and Dad and let's just say they are overjoyed and now that Dad has had 6 months of retirement they can't wait to spend time with all of them. Morgan 4 years, Khloie 1 year, Isabella 7 months, Logan 2 months and now Ethan. 2 for Justin, 2 for Ryan and 1 for Amanda. My sister, mom and I got to enjoy an evening of Stars on Ice for the 2nd year in a row - my other sister Kelly was unable to attend as she's busy, busy, busy with Reno Greenhouse. My sister Lori was fortunate enough to stay the weekend and was able to join Amanda, Isabella and I for the Mother's Day Mother-Daughter Walk at Foote field to raise money for the Stollery Children...

Well they do say April showers bring May flowers. April has found me stressed out. I know I wanted to blog about yeah, fun, happy stuff and not bring my "job" into it but I'm sorry I just can't. The whole point of blogging was so that I could have a place to share my feelings and that I could spit out exactly how I was feeling. There are many changes happening at work and a lot has fallen on to me. I usually am one for pitching in and helping out and taking one for the team, but this year I have had a few anxiety attacks and I just am not feeling like I want to "take one for the team". I have been doing mine, my boss' and other peoples since our unit has been cut back 4 people and I'm sorry "just say no" has been my comeback. I have a holiday planned to New Brunswick with my girlfriend and her mom and step-dad May 10-17th I'm so looking forward to seeing the sights, getting a brain regeneration, and just kicking back and letting go of s...

Well here we are March 30th and wow I can not believe that I'm wrapping up another Month. I am so happy to announce that I'm once again a great auntie to a new great big baby boy named Logan. He was two days old when we celebrated his sisters Khloie's first birthday. My friends great nephew also celebrated his 1st birthday so Isabella (my grand daughter) is attending lots of parties at only 5mths old. I enjoyed another long weekend and my daugther, my friend Coreen and her 3 lovely daughters and granddaughter Caylee spent the day at the Mom and tots fair. fun, fun, fun. Every 3rd Wed of the month is knit night in Morinville, my mom is the host and of course it was a full house and everyone loved catching up on the happenings with everyone. Plans, plans and more plans - April is turning out to be filled with all of gatherings with great friends and family so look forward to sharing those thoughts next month.

Well here it is February has come and gone. I have to think long and hard to remember what happened during the month. Work has been extremely stressful and I found myself able to to have a couple of days off. One long weekend I helped move my nephew and niece into their new home and it was awesome to see that they will be settled and awaiting their next baby due early in March. The next long weekend I took a trip to meet my sister in Ponoka (yes Ponoka) I have never been to Ponoka so let me tell you what a pleasant drive that was on a lovely day. I was able to pick up my daughter and granddaughter who has been away for 3 weeks visiting my sister and I have to be honest it nearly broke my heart to see how upset my sister was that I was "taking away her girls". My sister has been an absolute blessing in my life and I will treasure her always. She has the biggest heart for all children and it was an honour to share my girls with her. We got to celebrate my great nieces 1st birth...

So here goes, it's 2010 and I have created a blog. I have wanted to blog for awhile but just wasn't sure on what I really wanted to say. My older sister has been blogging for awhile and always look forward to reading the latest happenings in her life. My reason for blogging is just to share some thoughts, or maybe remember my own thoughts of what is happening in my life throughout the year. I will begin to add favorite photos and collections that I enjoy. If anyone would like to say hi please feel free.