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To the West and Home again.
We soared, we hiked, we biked, we canoed. *Sigh* We enjoyed family, friends, and wonderful memories were made!Stories to come. If I get around to it! :)This photo is from The Paintbrush Trail, Three...
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More of the West
My Daddio planned a little hike on my Birthday. (thank you dad!!)Great memories. No bears. Beautiful sky! The drive to this mountain top was steep, and after 9 years of living on flat Ontario land -...
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West 2012
Tomasi and Sammy wrestling on the bunk bed at our mountain cottage! :) Canoeing with Grandpa on Lightening Lake! :) Sweet cousin time. Wonderful, generous parents! :) Sister time was a delight! :)...
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First Day of School! Welcome to Grade Three!First Day of School for Mercy! WE successfully did our School Work at the park in the rain, in the picnic barn. IT was a wonderful way to get fresh air, run...
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Look Who Is Four!
Mercy's Fourth Birthday, The Family Extravaganza! We took off for the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo! A few family members chose to join us - which was such fun! We love to share our family celebration days, and...
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Gifts From Afar
A package in the mail creates a stir of excitement in our home. Shrieks and giggles over sparkles, paper, and toys. "OH WOW, OH WOW!" As a puppy emerges from the envelope. The card full of love-words...
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New Cousin!!
Liza Jane made her entrance to this world on a beautiful October afternoon. We have all enjoyed her cuteness immensely. What we girls do when the boys are at a Skeet shoot and Bible Study. mmm....
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Sinter Klass: Present Day!
Early morning fun as a family.... it all began as a day to have family memories made apart from our busy extended family Christmas celebrations . Now we know it as "Present Day" where we bless each...
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What is going on in 2013?
Dog Sitting. :) Cousin bonding. ooooh love those cheeks. Fun and games. Cutenessssssss. Special School Days with a friend! :) Making spring time crafts to bring in the Spring... or at least we are...
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Sammy's 6th Birthday
Late night preparations: setting up the usual Follow-the -yarn gift hunt.Setting up pancake ingredients, table settings, special cards and such.I need it to be ready to go in the morning, other wise...
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Marching on: A summary of Mid- End of March
Passover: Seder Meal with Family.Humorous note: The butcher lost my order for lamb. So.... the only meat I had in my freezer that would feed all of us was..... pork. Passover Meal Music. Passover...
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Sweetie Turns NIne
Cream Puff Birthday treats! Sweetie's Cousin, wearing the classy Birthday glasses. Cousin sleeping through the festivities... :) A Skip-it!!! sooooo exciting!
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In the morning...
The table: set, ready to welcome a Nine Year Old to breakfast. The Photos: Hung, reminding us of years that are behind us now. Bright eyes early in the morning... ready for her Treasure Hunt! :)...
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A Day (or a month or two) in the Life....
Building animal shelters... Eating meals on the porch in the sunshine. hammer, wood, nails: many creations made! "Okay, and take a picture like this mommy" the Treehouse, which they have named "Fort...
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Restore us, Oh God, let your face shine, that we may be saved! Psalm 80:3
Restoring our souls this week at the Pinery.Relax. Refresh. Cold water. Hot sand. *ahhhhh* This hut was not our own handiwork, but it was photo worthy. The beach was strewn with driftwood homes to...
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Counting to 1000.
I have been counting my blessings, with thousands of other grateful hearts, after reading Ann Voskamp's book, "1000 Gifts". I am nearing the goal. My book has many more pages, however, and I plan...
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SISTER'S!!!!!
An amazing surprise: a sister for the weekend! :)I am so blessed by my Dave bringing her here to me! I love my sister! Special Birthday Breakfast for me! :) Extra Special because of my sister!
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Holiday!!!
British Columbia Highlights....... White Rock, of course. This is a must see. My parents owned their first home here as newlyweds. *Aww* We dug up some creatures and ate fish and chips! Exploring...
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Holiday Part 2
Wow. The Pictures say it all. (Almost) haha. We picked and ate wild blueberries. We rambled along the side of a mountain, climbed a pass, ate lunch at a glacial lake. Amazing. At the end of our visit...
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Happy New Year?
Where has time gone? The question that haunts us all as the world spins and the seasons change outside and in.I may start writing here again. It is a lovely outlet for thoughts and creativity, but...
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Sinter Klaas is Near
Dear Friends, the weather is crisp and blue these days. Joy bubbles up in my heart as I remember days like this 13 years ago in Sweden. (As I write that number, I have to pause and check my dates...
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Present Day (Sinter Klaus)
Sam created a piece of art as a memorial for the duck we lost this fall. Julia has been holding it nearly the whole day. Her heart is healing from her loss thanks to the kindness of Sam's Christmas...
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Visitors!
I love watching my children grow in wisdom and maturity, taking on roles that once were mine. For example, Samuel read a few stories for his cousins during their visit. Enjoying the library together....
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