Matched Set

We went to visit some friends tonight and as soon as we got home about 10 to 11, the phone rang. It was our son. He asked me if I wanted a matched set?????? What???? We have 3 granddaughters and 2 grandsons but tonight we got a new grandson...hence 3 and 3...a matched set!!!

Marcus Liam was born at 9:53 pm and weighed 7 lb 2 oz and is 20" long. Mom, baby and Dad are all doing fine...so are Grandma and Papa, albiet a bit teary eyed!!!

Tid-bits of Info

I've had a couple of interesting e-mails lately. One of them said that if you get stung by a bee or hornet you should tape a penny over the sting and it'll take the pain away...something to do with the copper in the penny. Don't think I'll throw out the After-bite just yet, but it might be worth a try!

The other e-mail said that at 5 minutes and 6 seconds after 4am on July 8 this year the date will read 04:05:06/07:08:09 This will happen again in 3009. This of course got me to thinking and at 9 minutes and 9 seconds after 9am on September 9 it'll be 09:09:09/09:09:09 ....it can go on and on....

Have a great day and enjoy life to the fullest!!!!

Everything's Wonderful!!!

Friday #1 granddaughter had her cardioligist appointment...she doesn't have to go back for 2 years!!! "Papa, I'll be 13 then!", she said to my husband. Saturday was her violin recital. It's the first time we heard her play her new violin in a large hall and not only did she do very well but the tone of her violin was supurb. She's so proud of it because it's about 50 years old and an "antique". After the recital we stopped at their house so we could give #2 granddaughter her birthday present...these kids are just growing up way toooo fast!!!

Today was bright and sunny. Good day for a drive and it's a good thing because we got up early and drove out to Maple Ridge to the church our friend G pastors. They were having a special service today beginning with a pancake breakfast...yummy...then we watched a video about trusting in the Lord, which was really good. G and another member of their congreation have recently bought new cars so they dedicated the cars to the Lord... a lovely way to say "Thank you" and also ask for His blessings.

Hi...I'm back....

We were away for a short 5-day trip. Our neighbours came with us and we boon-docked at Silver Reef casino...wanted to avoid the big border lineups. From what we heard the next day it was a good idea to leave a day early. Next day our neighbours, M&D went on their way and we went to La Conner Thousand Trails. Our daughter, son-in-law and 4 grandkids met us there and we had great fun with them, roasting weiners and marshmallows and all the other fun things we do when we're camping.

For us it seemed like we just got there and it was time to go home...not used to these short trips!!! We did get to stop at Northwood for the infamous $2 buffet and while standing in line we met a really nice couple so we decided to share a table with them and get to know them better. Really enjoyed that!! I was sad coming home because we don't know when our next trip out will be...too many things up next month...especially the arrivial of our new grandbaby!!!

Election Day

Yesterday we did our duty and went and voted in our Provincial election. Four years ago we also had a Provincial election. My Dad was in hospital so I took my Power of Attorney papers and went to the polling station to cast his ballot. We, including Mom and Dad, have lived in the same area for over 50 years so we know almost everyone at the polling station. The Returning Officer asked me if I knew how Dad wanted me to vote, another officer replied that everyone in the room knew how Dad would vote!!!! Mom and Dad always stressed that no matter what, you got out to vote, so I was glad I could do that for my Dad. Dad's no longer with us, but I thought of him when I cast my ballot.

After voting we went and bought some more raspberry plants and planted them along with the ones I got for Mother's Day, so by next year I'm hoping for a nice crop of raspberries...yum, yum.

Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mom's out there! Hope your day was as special as mine. #1 daughter and son-in-law gave me a card she made with a cross-stitched hummingbird on it...beautiful!! I'm going to frame it. #2 daughter and son-in-law gave me a mug with "Love" on it and 4 coasters to use in the trailer. While we were at church our son and daughter-in-law had stopped by and left 2 raspberry bushes by the door...our raspberry bushes died a couple years ago and we've always wanted to replace them but never got around to it. When he saw the raspberry canes at a nursery he thought of me...how neat is that???? Tonight my husband suggested we take my Mom and go for dinner. Overall it was a truly wonderful day. Thanks kids!!! I am so blessed!!!

Saturday Sunshine

Today we drove out to #2 daughter's to deliver some stuff I had for them and to get hugs and kisses from the grandkids!!! It was W's birthday while we were away so I gave him his birthday present. A friend of ours has invented a card/spelling game and I've been helping him with it. Took one out to W for his birthday present. He thought it was neat to get a game that isn't being sold in stores yet!! I told him we'd play it next time we go camping together.

It was such a beautiful sunny day for a drive today, but we had to get home so we can watch the hockey game. Our son-in-law has to entertain a client tonight. We felt sorry for him until he told us he was entertaining the client by taking him to the hockey game...some people have real hard jobs!!!!

Full Day

We were up early yesterday because B had to go to the skin specialist and have his stitches removed. Lab tests are back and everything is clear. From there he went to the eye specialist and all is well there. While he was there I did some errands and shopping. I ended up driving home because his eyes were dialated from the drops.

We were home for a couple of hours then B dropped me off at my friends' house. Her and I went to her church in Maple Ridge. They're having their Spring Tea. I helped cut up fancy sandwiches, set the tables, make tea, wash dishes, etc. It sure looked pretty and they had a great turnout for such a small church. Got home after midnight, so I'm tired today!!...but it was all worth it!!!

Withdrawal

I feel like I'm in withdrawal...we went to Cultus Lake with the trailer. Usually I can access the internet with no problem but they were having problems with the new system they've installed so that we can get the internet from anywhere in the park...not just at the clubhouse. I had pulled a muscle in my back so had trouble taking my computer to the clubhouse. From Cultus we went to Beachwood...stopped at Northwood Casino for our $2 buffet on the way. BW hasn't joined the 21st century and doesn't have internet access. Thought we would go to the NACO park to access the internet there but there were too many people at BW whom we haven't seen for quite some time so I'm afraid we did too much socializing!!!! Sure a lot more people in the parks this time of year. For most of our friends this was their first time out camping this year...it's about our 4th or 5th time out since January! It's either they don't know how to enjoy winter camping or they're saner than we are...not sure which????

We were anxious to see how our awning works in the rain, but we were gone 11 nights and only had rain one night...and we didn't have our awning out...go figure!! Usually we're not hoping for rain. We did get a chance to put the awning out and wash it off with a hose...that worked good and it drains well, so it should work in the rain as well ...what a relief!!!