Sunday in the City

The snow we started to get last night continued throughout the night...

I had to shovel this morning and it was the heavy, wet snow... 
tiring but good exercise! 

 The bench stays on the patio throughout the winter,

I have no place to store it... so another seat I won't

want to sit on til Spring, probably after I refinish it again. 

Yup, we sure got it but from the looks of what 

I've seen posted on others sites, Southern Alberta

got more than we did... and they can keep it!

Abbie had the right idea today, she pretty much

stayed curled up in her warm, cozy and comfy bed. 

So our Sunday in this city was pretty mellow, 

I stayed in besides shoveling and took it easy...

 rest; what Sunday's are for. :-)

Ugggh We Got "It"

Yup, we got it today, the dreaded snow and it 

looks like it's still coming down. 

Don't think I'll be sitting out front for some time now,

maybe I'll put the chair away, maybe not cause

I never know when one might need to sit and cool

off for a while! 

Happy Halloween

It's been a cute Halloween, I had some adorable wee ones show up

at my door trick or treating and the most precious fairy showed up...

Elyssa looked so cute, her focus was on Winnie the Pooh...
I'm still laughing at the commotion which was priceless! 

The neighbors just up the street go all out for Halloween,
 I went to check it out and the fairy was scared to walk up

to the door... can't say I blame her, but she trooped up the 
walk hanging onto her Daddy pretty tightly.  

Those who celebrate this day, I hope you all

had a safe and wonderful Halloween! 

See Ya Later

Tonight it was out to dinner... 

Montana's hasn't let me down yet so it was

this venue for tonight's get together

A lady who was once my boss, took a chance

on me back when I was still very ill and confused and she

put me to work. I started out cooking one night a week, 

until this amazing lady seen my health was improving. 

My one night became two, two turned into three, 

and after a while I had the keys and was running the place

for her while she would be away on a holiday every

now and again. Not only did the work increase, a bond, 

a friendship blossomed and tonight the dinner was to say

farewell to this remarkable lady who has made a 

tremendous difference in my life. My friend Jill is moving

to Ontario; it's not too far that we can't still visit, but 

it's too far to sit and chat over a cuppa tea. 

Jill I'm sure going to miss you, thank you for believing

in me back when I didn't even believe in myself. Thank you

for the laughter, the shared tears, the guidance and

direction. You've made a tremendous difference in my life and

I will forever be grateful to you, as I will forever treasure

our friendship. The joy of working with you, well work

just didn't seem like work when we were together... it was

sheer joy!  

Wishing you all the best in your new adventure, 

I love you and please know you will be missed, not only

by myself but the countless others you have influenced

on their journey.  I refuse to say goodbye, so 

see ya later my friend. Happy trails. 

On Change...

I was looking for some new bedroom lamps when I stumbled upon

a brilliant new idea, for a fraction of the cost. The old look is on the left,

the new and improved is by far a much cleaner and brighter look. 

The same base with different shades. 

Any amount of change for me is letting go of

something old, a step up, and it doesn't always

work out as planned, but at least I'm willing

to take the chance. 

Jammin'

First news of the day, we woke up to snow! Not that I want it to be here

but I can't always get what I want. I didn't even take a photo of snow today,

that's how unimpressed I am with it... can't help but laugh

though, what else can one do?  

Anyways, back to the regular scheduled post...

Today a I went to a bluegrass jam session at a new place called

Blue Skys Cafe/The Mercury Room. The room is quaint, the food

fantastic and the music set the mood...

There were two bands featured, one was 

Whitemud Drive and the other was

Mountain Spirit. There sure were a lot of musicians

who attended this event, the jamming was 

fantastic and what a great way to spend a 

few hours on a Sunday afternoon. 

Sweet Dreams

Tonight Elyssa is spending the night with me. She told me when

it was time for her to go to bed, so I listened. We read bedtime 

stories then it was time to tuck her in, first her friends had to all 

be tucked in though.  This one was way to cute...

I guess bunnies don't rate, they sleep in drawers BUT they

need blankies. Only bears get tucked into the bed... don't you 

know Grammy?  I do now! 

Now we can all sleep well and have sweet dreams. 

 

My Walking Buddy

It was an absolutely gorgeous day to get out and go for a walk

today, naturally my walking buddy came along.

The colors are stunning this time of year and those

who follow me, or have been for a while...

yup, me and my reflection shots, it's like a 

two for one and who doesn't like a deal? ;-)

 I'm still surrounded by research, my desk looks like a tornado

went through here, but but but... it's getting there, one 

word at a time. Only another month and I'll be getting ready

to wrap up another semester, one wee short month!

Play Time

My son and his wife bought me a gorgeous bouquet of flowers, 

they're so beautiful I thought I'd share them will  you. 

I didn't realize just how much I've missed

playing with photos until I did the photo

shoot on Saturday, so today I made the time

to have me some play time and it was fun! 

Thank you Shayne and Sandy, 

the flowers are gorgeous! 

Belle of the Ball

I went to do a photo shoot last night, it was for my son's

in-laws 40th wedding anniversary. The evening was magnificent,

and the belle of the ball looked gorgeous! 

You guessed it, Elyssa! 

First she walked her Grumps down the aisle with her 

cousin, they both looked so precious. 

Later, once the dancing began,

 Elyssa cascaded across

the dance floor...

... with her Daddy, 

then it was Grump's turn

Hardly a dance went by which Elyssa sat through...

And at about 9:15, way past bedtime, the princess 

came home with me to spend the night. 

A beautiful fairy tale evening, one which not only

 Elyssa will treasure, but I shall as well.