New Beginnings

WOW...I dare to say that ending 3 months of what will be the longest, coldest, drawn out winters in years is speeding by. I can't believe that there is still so much snow and yet there is so many potholes, huge puddles and new growth is beginning to pop up. I know Spring has arrived when I get that ever anticipated email from my sister saying "the greenhouse is open" YEAH if that isn't a sign of THANK GOODNESS WINTER IS OVER...I'm so looking forward to taking a trek out there and having my friend Carrie join me as well. March 11th at the Calgary Science Center I enjoyed spending some time with my eldest sister and nephews at the Titanic Exhibit on and what an experience that was. We began the journey with our picture being taken as we boarded the massive ship and were each given a boarding pass that identified each of us by name and class. Each turn we were taken through the journey of the passengers as they made their way through the ship. Kitchen, sl...

OK so we are ending the 2nd of what I think is going to be another year of growth, change and what I think will be another exciting year. I started off the month by heading to Ft. Saskatchewan with my mom, sister, aunty's and cousins for another great scrapbooking weekend. We managed to snag an amazing deal at the Super 8 and have a great boardroom for all of us to scrap our buns off all weekend for $100.00. cheap eh. and of course laughing, drinking and just having a ball. My sister and I snuck away for part of the day on Saturday to visit with my friend who had a christian bookstore and wouldn't you know it (was closing out) so was having a marvelous sale. Lori and I ended up getting a few treasures and great fellowship with Carolyne and Darla. I applied for another job and had an interview but was not successful at getting the job and I think I'm ok with that as it was working under my boss that I had before he left for a new position at the end of January...so not sure ...

Well here I am once again blogging about what I have been up to. I need to start by saying WOW end of January of 2011. I thought 2010 zipped by I can only imagine how quickly this year will go by. January found everyone back to work after the holidays. I began a new course Face to Face Leadership for two days in the months of Jan to Apr so that will be enjoyable. I missed knit night this month as the weather has been extremely disheartening but predictable for January - bitterly cold. Tons of snow I guess they say that we haven't had this much snow since 1974. Missed my monthly dinner with my friend as well. I don't like missing seeing and doing fun things that bring a smile to my face. What does bring a smile to my face is seeing the wonderful changes in my grand daughter oh my goodness what a personality that little one has. Work has seen some change as well. My boss has moved on to greener pastures and will continue his career with another area. I applied for another job tha...

So the end of 2010 has almost come to a close. I was going to wait till the last day of 2010 to provide my year end thoughts but today gave me the desire to have a look back to January to read through to recall how the entire year has panned out. 2010 was my 1st complete blog. I began my blog by sharing some thoughts, clearing my head and highlighting some things that I didn't want to forget. I must say that I'm so glad I did as I'm convinced that we get so busy in everyday that we or at least I need to think back and remember what really happened and what is important. The time that I had to spend with my family and friends are the most important to me. I managed some well deserved trips to places that I have had on my bucket list and am so glad that I was able to go. 2011 will hold special memories as well I'm sure and what those are have yet to be revealed. I am almost certain that there will be changes with my job,...

Well here it is another year has almost come to an end and I find myself reflecting back to recall events that have taken place over the last 11months. I am unsure whether I have accomplished any plans that I set about, but I know that I saw growth in myself, my children and my grand daughter. This next year will see me focussing on my career and whether a change in jobs will encourage me to seek a higher understanding of where I want to be in 5 years. I usually don't spend a lot of time long term planning but I know that at my age - mid forties I need to be thinking about where I want to be and what I want to do when I retire...and I haven't done that. The remarkable change in my children has been inspiring and brings complete joy to enjoy their conversations that I have been blessed to share with them. My daughter is enjoying parenthood and all that comes with. My son Joe has been spending more time with us and it's been heartwarming to know that family is important to hi...

Wow do you believe it October is here - plan for this month - Thanksgiving with my family was amazing. My daughter's work (Gobble Gobble) catered this year and what a treat that was. Kelly my middle sister hosted and that was a treat - almost everyone was there. Ryan my nephew and his son Morgan were the only ones missing. Got some nice family pics done and enjoyed spending time outside on a beautiful fall day. October 22nd would have been my step son's 25th birthday so Amanda, Isabella and I went to the gravesite to pay our respects and to release some balloons and think back to some special memories a young mans life ended at 21. We all miss him dearly. Today October 29th we are celebrating Isabella's 1st birthday. Joe and Dave are coming over (Unlce Dave is buying her cake) and we are going to celebrate and enjoy what this year has meant to all of us. Her pool party will take place October 30th at Millenium Pl and we are expecting about 16 people so hopefully the day wil...

September found me enjoying a holiday that I've been thinking about for quite some time. I enjoyed three days in Drumheller all by myself. I began my trip with a beautiful majestic drive from Innisfail on August 30th and entered Drumheller around noon. Stopped at the Big Dinosaur (information centre) and proceeded to find me a hotel and get a map of what is a must see. I did have a list of some things I had to visit and others that were "if I had time". Museum was a must of course and enjoyed it immensely. My stay at the Super 8 was not as enjoyable as I hoped it be as I guess that is the main stop for a lot of out of town workers so needless to say my expectation of sleeping in "as much as I sleep in" did not happen with the 445 slammin of doors and diesel trucks awaiting outside. Sept 1st found me driving out of Drumheller to tour the Atlas Coal mine and let me tell you that was a hoot. It was great and I didn't even mind the sprinkle of rain that began ju...