April 24, 2014

A contemplative walk at the lake this morning.  A variety of birds chirping, the smell of wet leaves and earth, stillness.

"Be still and know that I am God."

April 19, 2014

April 7, 2014

A delightful weekend spent in celebration of my mom's 70th birthday.  We headed out to Barrhead on Saturday but first we picked up Auntie along the way.  It was so nice being at Mom and Ron's - really like a retreat out there!

Arctic Hare galore on the property*

*The plural form of hare is hare.

Enjoying the sun and the horses

The canes do not depict age in anyway!  It was icy - that's all I'm saying :)

Chilling while waiting for the turkey to cook

Beautiful orchids for mom from her thoughtful hubby

Turkey is done - yum!

True Love ♥

Holding on.... together!

Mom makes sure everything is ready to perfection!

The token family carver

Always listen to grandpa for advice

Beautiful Tory

Senior's Solving World Problems, maybe?

Nice afternoon for catching up

What happens to the grands post turkey feast!

March 19, 2014

Enjoy the fruits of my afternoon walk in the Cove!

 First... put on the rubber boots  (Great Christmas present from my Bestie!!)

March 10c, 2014

On Friday we went to Calgary because Faith had a 1 day grad retreat.  Brian and I hung out and enjoyed the surrounds of the Devonian Garden in the CORE.

March 10b, 2014

It's been nearly a month since I've been on here.  Firstly, I injured myself quite badly and spent a week on the couch recuperating from a bad muscle pull or tear in my neck/skull.  I am getting better overall, but then it struck me.... all this laying around and besides Christmas, winter and hibernating, I gained weight.  ARG!!  Time to take care of myself.  My friend recommended Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead on Netflix.  I watched it and took matters in hand.  Time to get some of this weight off before it controls my quality of life.  Today I'm on day 13 and have lost 12 pounds!  yay!  This is what my diet has consisted of for the past could of weeks.  Two more days of this and then I'm going to transition myself back to limited foods.

13 days out of 15 of only fruits and vegetables juiced.  

This is the plan I used, Janet...  

http://www.rebootwithjoe.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/rbwj_15dayplan-FULLR_2.pdf

I am looking forward to chewing something again, but at the same time, I'm glad I got this reboot under my belt.  I'll be in great shape by the time Faith's grad rolls around!!

March 10, 2014

First, for my own records I have to say something about the weather.  It's been crazy.  In one week we went from -30C to +10C.  It feels awesome now to back in some warmth, but is it here to stay?  I hold my breath.....