Our Family & Our Life

This Thanksgiving I am thankful for many people and things . One of the people I am very thankful for is away in Brazil the entire month of October so I will post photos of the other person I am very thankful for, just for him... James 1:17 - Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

I write this the evening of our return home. Colin and I left Isla overnight with Mom and Dad and we escaped to "cottage country" for a very short break but as short as it was, I was happy to see my baby again. This was the first time I have left her and the first time she spent the night away from us. She did very well with Mom and Dad and they were able to keep up with 19 month old. Thank you! We didn't go to far, just to Gravenhurst and we stayed in the brand-new Residence Inn Marriott . It was lovely and we had a small kitchenette in our room but trust me, we didn't cook, we needed a break! Our afternoon drive took us to Gull Lake just outside Gravenhurst. The weather was great both days, sunny and dry but today (Friday) was a bit cool especially on the boat. This weekend there is an antique boat show and boaters from all over N. America have taken over the hotel and the marina. Our "cruise ship" - The Segwun - is 120 years old so appropr...

One of the reasons I really wanted to come back to Canada was to spend more time with family. Most of our Canadian family is from my side but for those who don't know, Colin's aunt and uncle, Lynn and Jim, live in Ontario and we paid them a visit last weekend ... Isla slept well and for a very long time Saturday afternoon. After Colin woke her up she needed a few cuddles from Aunt Lynn. What a baby! I think the last time I got to hold her like that she was six months old -not fair! ;-) By now Isla thinks everyone has cats and she got to meet Blondie and Minnie (below) who turned out to be very brave. Most cats would have disappeared when they saw her but not these two, they are far too curious. I think I may look into the "cat condo" for our furry lovelies because Minnie sure looks cozy in there.... Thank you Aunt Lynn and Uncle Jim for a great visit and some good craic. We hope to see you again soon.

Unlike today, yesterday afternoon was sunny and warm so what better way to enjoy it outside than to blow bubbles ! She had a bit of help blowing them but no problem popping them! She also learned how to climb a tree, sort of.... Once I put her in she pretty much held herself up and thankfully didn't fall out! Do you like her new dress?

In Dublin there is a radio station, and they have a wee girl on the show who calls people up for prank calls. In this episode she calls a demolition company in Newry and asks them to demolish her school.. Rather funny I think.. I actually remember listening to this station when in dublin.. Enjoy... 'Til next time, Colin..