Why God Made Hugs

Lauryn & Brooke and Nan & Pop Go To Camp

2007-07-08T13:45:00.000-04:00

July 1-4th, 2007 Lauryn and Brooke went to Oak Hill Christian Camp. There were 30 children that attended the camp. Gateway's Youth/Children's Pastor Amanda Brennan was camp director and did a fantastic job, keeping the kids going with lots of activities. Pastor Jon & Angie Rogers came all the way from Cornerbrook, NFLD and brought some wonderful workers, Jon's sister Katrina, a cousin (I think Stephanie) and friend Steve (who Brooke impressed with her big words).

Here's Gateway's Senior Pastor "Pastor Gord" (who tested the new "Slip & Slide" on Sat. evening before camp began), and Angie Rogers with the "big water pistol".

There were camp fires every night.

Sally Parks holding the Canada Day Cake was the main cook at camp and beside her is Sis. Harriet Garrett and below Illetta Helpert & Arlene Whittaker who are familiar faces in the kitchen.

Then there's Oreo (Pastor Jon's dog) above watching over the children as Pastor Jon spoke, and here's Amanda watching as 4 "survivors" move 100 worms from one dish to the other with their mouths.
Here is Brooke with Camp Director Amanda, and swimming in camp's pool.

This is Brooke sleeping in the motor home with Pop. She stayed in cabin #1 (picture of girls above with Mrs. Joan-Anne Matheson), but early one morning she came and joined us in the motor home. Above pic is Lauryn coming down the newly designed "Slip & Slide". The children full of mud are some of the survivors that have visited the "mud pit". The children played capture the flag, played on the trampolene, or swings, the newly designed obstacle course, had camp fire's every night and fire works for July 1st. There was a short chapel in the mornings and in the evenings. At chapel the kids learned their memory verses and earned "Kingdom Coins", learned new songs with lots of action and had a Bible lesson. Of course one of the highlights of camp was a trip to the canteen everyday. Something that became quite common at camp was a child coming with a tooth in his or her hand. The tooth fairy really does come to camp! Pictured below here is MacKenzie Tucker (who is smiling with one less tooth on the bottom) with his counsellor Steve from NFLD. He couldn't wait to tell his proud grandfather Jimmy Tucker, who was one of the grandparents who stayed at camp to oversee his grandson.

Camp was a wonderful experience for our two granddaughters and they are looking forward to next year, and seeing friends they met this year.

Grade 2 French Immersion

2007-06-22T16:02:00.000-04:00

Farewell Ms. Lenahan! (Left)is Lauryn with her Grade 1 French Immersion Teacher who is moving to Ontario. The children loved this teacher and are really saddened to see her go. Best wishes Ms. Lenahan! Right is Coen who came to pick up his sister Carlie! Below is Meagan and friend at her desk.

Lauryn and her best friend Meagan are now Grade 2 French Immersion students! Congrats girls, really good report cards! Here they are dining at Birches (they both enjoyed a chocolate milkshake)! Meagan has plans to go fishing with her family, and Lauryn to Oak Hill Christian Camp, and then on to PEI--and the summer is just beginning.
To the left, Lauryn is sitting outside of Video Ville with her Mom. Below Carlie and Rachel say good-bye to their beloved teacher.

This pic of the girls was taken at Fundy High School Grand March they attended on Wed. evening.

The girls enjoy going to see all the pretty dresses! All except Caitlin who said it was boring and she should have stayed home with Gramps!

Great Nan (Mom) turns 85 June 16th!

2007-06-19T18:57:00.000-04:00

The girls enjoying their blue jello for desert!

Mom turned 85 on Sat. June 16th. My sister Christena and her husband David and their grandson Joseph brought Mom to the Silver Fox "Irving" in Salisbury on Sunday. Warren & Kerry and the girls and Sydney and I met them there. Mom was very surprised, and we had a nice dinner. Afterwards (the camera lady) had to get some pics while we had the 4 generations together. Brooke was a bit wilted by the time we took the outside shot.

My sister Christena, her husband David and grandson Joseph.

Lauryn Hits Her First Home Run . . .

2007-06-18T21:59:00.000-04:00

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Slugger, just like her Dad!

Brooke Finishes "I Am A Promise" Wee School

2007-06-16T15:31:00.000-04:00

This is the I Am A Promise Wee School & Pre-School teacher Mrs. Joan-Anne Matheson. She has a special gift with children and they just love her! So do the parents and grandparents! She is amazing!

Children are an heritage of the Lord. Psalms 127:3(b)

This is Brooke's Wee School Class last Sept. 2006. On Sat. the Wee School sang 3 songs at the Graduation of the Pre-School. Brooke is looking forward to attending Pre-School with Mrs. Matheson in Sept. 2007. This is Mom & Dad with Brooke at the Graduation.

Brooke receiving her certificate of completion for Wee School from Mrs. Matheson.
This is Tamreeka Frierson posing with her Dad and little sister.

This is (l-r) Erin Ingalls, Tamreeka Frierson and Allie Shorey (our Pastor's daughter).

The girl on the left in this photo "Isabella Jones" received an award for being the youngest reader (she turned 4 in Jan.). Amazing!

This is the Valedictorian--Evan Were, who opted no comments when given the opportunity to say a few words.

Some of the Grads singing "Jesus You're My Super Hero".

Brooke came to our house afterwards "for a little visit" as she calls it.
Brooke and Pop look pretty sober, but we know they were having a great day!

Free Spirited Lauryn Loves To Dance . .

2007-06-10T16:17:00.000-04:00

This is Caitlyn and Brooke, the little sisters of Meagan and Lauryn at the Showcase. Below is Lauryn in the show and her best friend Meagan to her left.
Lauryn has been taking Hip Hop and Tap Dancing lessons at Katrina's Dance Works in St. Stephen and on June 9th her classes "Mini Hip Hop and Mini Tap" performed at the SSMS. Lauryn seems to be a natural at dancing and has loved it since she was a very young child. Pop and Nan attended her show along with Mom & Dad and sister Brooke.
What a great job Lauryn!

Here's some pics of Lauryn enjoying the flowers and showing off her new outfit!

Bill Gaither & Friend's

2007-06-02T14:44:00.000-04:00

What a little taste of Heaven!The Bill Gaither & Friend's Concert in Saint John last evening was "over the top". The only way it could have been better is if Bill Gaither himself could have been there! Let me explain for anyone who wasn't there--Bill Gaither has some serious health issues at the moment, and his Dr. recommended he not travel at this time. I was a little disappointed at first (how selfish of me), but everything went great. The presence of Holy Spirit was evident, and the concert was a real time of praise and worship. To have that many Christians under one roof, for one reason--to lift up the name of Jesus was certainly a joy! What a little taste of Heaven! Some of us were comparing this gathering to heaven and how we can't even imagine how great heaven is going to be! I bought the book "Something Beautiful" by Glora Gaither. Bill and Gloria have been writing songs for over 50 years, and this book is about the stories behind the songs.

This is Ernie Haase & Signature Band, who were so energetic, and enthusiastic in their singing. One of the ladies compared them to the "Wiggles" (with a great message). Janet Pascal sang beautifully, and shared how she went through cancer and treatments in 2005, but now has a clean bill of health. She thanked all those who prayed for her. We enjoyed Guy Penrod, who is part of the Gaither Vocal Band (who now has 8 children). Jeff and Sheri Easter, Lynda Randle, and I don't want to forget "Ben Speer" are a few more of those who sang. I'm sure I'm missing some. In all, we had a blessed evening!

Coffee Corner Has A Visitor . . .

2007-05-31T20:34:00.000-04:00

This morning Maisie brought her niece Iva Lynn (who is here visiting from Alberta) in for coffee. Pictured here is Beth, her Mother Maisie and Iva Lynn. Tomorrow night is the big night some of us have been waiting for--"Bill Gaither & Homecoming Friends" at Harbour Station. I enjoy a variety of Gospel music, but the Gaithers and the Homecoming Friends are still right there at the top of my list. My Mom really enjoys them and listens to them on TV every Friday evening.

Yummy . . .

2007-05-31T18:37:00.000-04:00

This was Lauryn's Nanny Day, so I cooked her favorite food (our own invention) peanut butter and honey pizza. Lauryn's one word to describe this is Yummy! Even Pop agrees. In case you'd like to try it--you make homemade pizza dough, let raise and cook just like you would a pizza. After cooling for just a few minutes you slather with peanut butter, and drizzle with honey. Enjoy!
The rest of us like old fashioned pizza.

The Flying "Nan"

2007-05-27T13:41:00.000-04:00

Lauryn and Brooke coaxed me into getting on the trampolene last evening and they looked on quite amazed that Nan could still jump. I'd like to challenge all you Nan's out there to give the trampolene a try--you might like it! The girls invited us over last night for "smores" and we even convinced Lauryn that since we wait on her at our house that she should do the honors for us. I think she's going to be a good cook because she gave us the option of golden or "well done" which is more like burnt!

Warren just happens to like his marshmellows "well done"!
The girls spend quite a bit of time driving their battery operated cars around the yard and Brook is always wanting to drive Lauryn's Barbie car instead of her Dora car because it is faster. Last night Lauryn's battery was running low, so we told her to let Brooke drive it (of course we didn't tell Brooke about the battery). Brooke noticed right away that it wasn't going very fast and she wasn't long insisting she wanted her own car back. Here she is giving Lauryn a little boost. Brooke is already thinking she'd like to have a blue "mustang". I think she saw one at Toys'R Us.

Grand Opening--Congrats 2 X J

2007-05-26T18:02:00.000-04:00

Congrats Jill and Jessica on the Grand Opening of their Salon 2 X J in St. Andrews! Pictured here with Jill and Jessica is Jill's daughter Trisha.
Some of the well wishers today were Jill's husband Fred, pictured here with (l-r) his sister Noreen, Mom June and sister Lynn.

Pat and I had lunch today at the Harbour Front Restaurant where one of the waitresses thought Pat looked like Martha Stewart (a much younger version of course). We did a little shopping and I found a really nice shower curtain and liner at the Ivy Lane shop. Our next stop was to see Trisha's new puppy "Belle".
She is a real cutie.

Martha Stewart???

A man has to walk his dog, and this is Fred doing the honors. Then below Trisha and Jill are both snuggling with their new puppy.

Visit to PEI and New Glasgow, NS

2007-05-20T18:38:00.000-04:00

This is Stan and Adrian MacDonald from O'Leary, PEI. Sydney went to University with Stan and they have remained good friends over the years. We had a wonderful visit at their store in O'Leary (Adrian is now carrying scrapbooking supplies and yarn) as well as over 100 beautiful quilts--mostly made by the locals. Stan has the drug store upstairs in their building, and the Thursday evening before we arrived they had a breakin at about 1:00 a.m. There was a road block and a high speed chase and the robbers were caught! One of the robbers ended up with a broken back and was taken to the Moncton hospital. Stan and Adrian met us at the Rodd Inn for a late supper when Adrian got off work and they joined us Sat. morning for breakfast before we caught the ferry to Caribou, NS.

This is my Mom "Queenie" and my sister Christena. Syd and I stayed with Mom on Sat. evening and then went to Christena and David's for breakfast Sun. morning before heading out for the car show in Bible Hill, NS.

This is Joseph, Christena and David's 8 month old Grandson who was happy to entertain us while David was cooking us a wonderful breakfast!

We ran into a couple of friends from St. George (Cathy & Royden) at the car show and Syd found a few parts at the flea market for our friend Clifford. The number of cars was way down, I'm sure because of the weather. We crammed a lot into the 3 days, but all in all it was good to see everyone and we had a good weekend!

Happy "80th" Birthday Aunt Jean and much younger Sydney

2007-05-14T07:00:00.000-04:00

We celebrated Aunt Jean's "80th" birthday and Sydney's much younger one at the Lake on Sunday.

Happy Mother's Day!

2007-05-13T21:45:00.000-04:00

We celebrated Mother's Day on Sunday and we realize it is a happy/sad day for many people. If you still have your Mother, appreciate her and continue to make good memories, and if your Mom has gone on keep her memory alive and be thankful for the memories you have made with her. There are those who have lost a child and Mother's Day is very hard, our prayers are with you. There is nothing like the unconditional love of a Mom. I called my Mom in Nova Scotia on Sunday morning to wish her a Happy Mother's Day and tell her I love her (she's almost 85) and Sydney's Mom was with us on Sunday to celebrate (she's 88). We do feel blessed to have our Mother's with us for this Mother's Day.

This is what retirement looks like . .

2007-05-13T21:36:00.000-04:00

Sydney and John were swinging as the salmon was cooking on the BBQ and discussing retirement! They both look pretty content!

Nanny Day for Brooke Picture Day for Lauryn

2007-05-07T19:17:00.000-04:00

This was Brooke's Nanny day and after her Wee School class this morning she wanted to jump on the trampolene. Here she is posing with Prince.

This is Lauryn and Brooke after Lauryn had her hair done for Picture Day at her Dance Class. Gail did a great job on Lauryn's hair and I think Brooke was a little proud of her big sister!

Happy 4th Birthday Caitlin!

2007-05-05T21:14:00.000-04:00

There was a "Curious George" Birthday Party at Caitlin's house today and lots of little boys and girls were there to celebrate the occasion. Happy Birthday Caitlin!

Brooke Takes Swimming Lessons . . Lauryn has a sleepover . .

2007-05-03T19:40:00.000-04:00

Brooke's been enjoying her swimming lessons at the Aquatic Center. Lauryn and I went to cheer her on today, and of course Nanny wanted to take some pictures for her scrapbook. That little boy behind her looks like he's cheering Brooke on as she jumps in--when they were playing Mr. Wolf she had a big grin on her face when he tagged her.

Mom and the girls enjoy a snuggle before heading out to shop for a birthday present for Caitlin. Caitlin's 4th birthday party this weekend is the highlight of the girl's week!

Since Lauryn doesn't have any school tomorrow, it's a perfect night for her to have a sleepover at Nan's. Isn't she just too cute in her new Shrek PJ's! And a good night to all!

Happy Birthday Beth--May 1st

2007-05-01T12:43:00.000-04:00

We celebrated Beth's birthday this morning at breakfast.

Birthday wishes from the coffee crew at Friend's! Beth, have a great day and may you and your family enjoy many more years of health and happiness! God Bless!

Brooke & Friends at Paula's

2007-04-28T12:37:00.000-04:00

This is Brooke and friends sent in by her baby sitter, Paula. Paula always seems to be so organized and she's great with the kids!

Gram & Stephanie Visit St. George

2007-04-28T12:23:00.000-04:00

We were so glad to have Stephanie home overnight on Thursday night and she brought a very special lady with her (Gram) Sydney's mother Sarah. We went out for breakfast Friday morning then Steph went to see her friend Jill in St. Andrews to have her hair done, while Syd and I had a nice visit with his Mom.

Congrats Grandma Marge & Grandpa Wes!

2007-04-22T22:39:00.000-04:00

This is Grandpa Wes

Below is Warren's Mom-Marge who is a new Grandma. Katelyn Mae was born on April 16th --13 min. after her mother Kristy and Warren's brother Jeff arrived at the hospital. This is Katelyn's big sister Hayley, who looks proud of her baby sister.
Kristy--hope all is going well with the new baby. I see Tamara and I were very close in numbers on the baby contest.

This makes 6 granddaughters for Wes & Marge. Looks like Terry is going to have to provide them with the boys! Although Kristy said she'll be at the hospital sooner next time . . . . Enjoy the new baby! They grow up so fast!

The last pile of snow ...

2007-04-22T22:24:00.000-04:00

Here's Brooke & Lauryn with their dog Prince. . .

The girls were playing outside with their strollers on Sat. and posed by the pile of snow that hasn't quite melted yet. The metal roof dumps the snow in this corner, causing it to pile up. What a beautiful weekend! Back to BBQ weather!

Go West . . . . .

2007-04-22T22:14:00.000-04:00

Everyone seems to be heading West, so we thought we'd get a head start in our home on wheels! Actually, we are looking forward to going across Canada (probably in 2008) and visiting relatives along the way. In the meantime we hope to take some trips a little closer to home, like Newfoundland, and PEI.

Visit Woodstock, NB April 19/07

2007-04-22T21:50:00.000-04:00

Great Uncle Sydney with Thomas

Dad-John Oulton with Marlee

Meet the Twins-Syd's great nephew Thomas and his sister Marlee-they are sweet!
Sydney and I were to Woodstock on Thurs. and were glad to see the twins who have grown so much since we saw them last. We were also glad to have a nice visit with their parents Kelly & John Oulton, grandparents Don & Jan and great grandmother Ellen Taylor. Syd also dropped by to see Don Taylor.

The new Thinking Chair may be the answer for all you busy Facebook fans . .

2007-04-10T20:03:00.000-04:00

Girls just want to have fun . . .

2007-04-10T12:09:00.000-04:00

Addison Marie Hanselpacker-Baby Shower

2007-04-04T12:14:00.000-04:00

This is the newest addition to Darren & Julie's household--Addison Marie, born Feb. 16, 2007. The pic was taken at Addison's baby shower and that would be her Aunt Jill holding her. She is a princess!

Some young ladies who attended the shower were so happy to see each other.

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

2007-04-03T19:50:00.000-04:00

Getting back to vacation Mar. 5-19th in the Dominican, I would highly recommend Punta Cana as a beach vacation destination. We had about 5 min. of rain and perfect temperatures the whole time we were there. The food was fantastic (a few of our group got sick)--maybe sensitive to the variety/quantities of food? Everything you need is right there on the resort, and they have trolley cars to take you any where you want to go. The West Jet's direct flight from Moncton was a treat (no transfers) just a 4 1/2 hr. flight. The first week we did a fair amount of reading on the beach (Sydney did some studying). Some of the books I read were, two of Karen Kingsbury's: Ever After, and Forever-so good. Also, Dr. Phil's wife Robin's book-Inside My Heart, really good read. My favorite--was a book by John Bevere called Driven by Eternity (I would highly recommend this book for all Christians), it is very inspiring and stirring and can be a tool to help us all live an eternity focused life, a life with more of an eternal perspective. Well, I'll sign off here--American Idol is on!

Brooke & Lauryn are back from Florida

2007-04-03T19:05:00.000-04:00

Prince is so happy to have the girls home from their trip. It makes bed time so much more fun! The girls had a great time in Florida with their Grandpa, and Grandma and Uncle Terry. Lauryn's busy getting caught up on her school work and Brooke is happy to be back in school with her friends on Monday mornings. Warren and Kerry and the girls were over for supper tonight (meatloaf). I haven't been able to post on my blog for a few days, but Warren got it up and running this evening.Pat and I made a spontaneous trip to Bangor for the day on Sat. Pat's planning to give her downstairs bathroom at the cottage a face lift, and I was looking for Easter dresses for the girls. We had a great day!

Happy Birthday Sis!

2007-03-30T16:24:00.000-04:00

Last Thurs. I made a quick trip to visit my Mom, and family in New Glasgow, NS. Pictured here is Mom (Queenie), and my sister Christena (Sis) and her grandson Joseph. As she was told recently, she certainly doesn't look old enough to be a grandmother. Have a great birthday Sis. Love ya! The middle sister!

Prince Says Hi to all his family in Florida

2007-03-26T16:34:00.000-04:00

I sure miss you guys, but as you can see I'm having fun with Jeff. By the way, can we adopt him? Two more sleeps, and I get to give you all lots of doggie kisses (even Daddy Warren). I can hardly wait. I hope you're bringing me some doggie treats after deserting me for Mickey Mouse or was it Cinderella? See you all soon. Hugs & Kisses
(By the way, Jeff took my picture).

Punta Cana, DR The Bride & Family

2007-03-21T13:25:00.000-04:00

This is a sneak peak of the bride "Jill" and her daughter Trisha and her Mom and Dad.
More on our trip later . . .

Happy 9th Anniversary Warren & Kerry..........March 21, 1998

2007-03-21T07:06:00.000-04:00

It's hard to believe nine years have passed since you two were married. God has blessed you both with good health and two beautiful daughters (just to name a few of His blessings). Wishing you many more years together! God Bless!

Love you all!

Mom & Syd

P.S. Hope everyone is enjoying Florida!

Brooke's 4th Birthday Party

2007-03-03T21:55:00.000-04:00

Brooke celebrated her 4th birthday with friends at her house today. Her special guests were: her big sister Lauryn, Meagan, Caitlin, Allie & her Mom Karen, Rachael & Joshua and their Mom Paula (who is also Lauryn & Brooke's babysitter), Mom & Dad, and Nan and Pop even dropped in with a special gift. Everyone knows Pop loves cars, and he thought Brooke should be driving in style. It is obvious she loves her new Dora Jeep, and all her friends were quite excited about it too. Brooke received lots of nice gifts from her friends and Grandma and Grandpa Giesbrecht as well, and had a really fun time at her party. The "Curious George" birthday cake Paula made,was a big hit with everyone (a delicious whacky) chocolate cake.

Brooke is having a PJ party tonight(her friend Caitlin) is sleeping over. So the celebration that started on Wed. goes on. . . Aren't these cute little 'monkeys' sitting on the bed?

A good time was had by all!

Three More Sleeps . . . .

2007-03-02T12:24:00.000-04:00

This is a pic of Syd and I in Hawaii, and three more sleeps (Lord willing) we'll be in Punta Cana! Wow! I'm excited, and I'm sure Syd is too, but he just doesn't show it. We plan to take lots of reading for our beach time (he even plans to bring some studying). Well, in preparation for the trip I went to see Tina this morning for my much needed haircut. Today I need to pack and get ready for Brooke's (the birthday girl) sleepover tonight. Then on Sat. night Lauryn is going to have a sleepover since we won't see the girls until they get back from Florida near the end of March. The birthday party (Curious George)is tomorrow morning. Syd got a call from an old school mate last evening (Harvey Priest). They had a long chat about old times.

Lauryn's Nanny Day

2007-03-01T23:00:00.000-04:00

Thursday is Lauryn's Nanny Day and Lauryn likes her time alone with Nan. However, today she had to share part of it with Brooke because Brooke was a bit under the weather with her cold. Lauryn played on the computer for a bit and created a skating show on Barbie.com. Then she worked on her homework and her spelling words for Friday. After Brooke had gone home we decided we wanted pancakes for supper (of course Lauryn wanted chocolate chips in hers). Pop is the pancake "expert" in our house and since he was working we were on our own. Lauryn thought they were great, although I didn't think they were as fluffy as Pop's. I'm including a couple of pics of Lauryn and I, one at a wedding and the other was when we had our cooking day Dec. 2006.

Happy Birthday Brooke & Grandma

2007-02-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

Brooke came to breakfast at Friend's this morning with her Mommy & Nan & Pop and two other Nan's-Pat and Marjorie. Cecilly (the cook) came out with a birthday cake for Brooke and Pat brought balloons, & Marjorie bought her a new teddy bear named Tanner. Brooke wanted a turtle necklace like Nan's which I'm putting on her in this pic.

Today's the big day! Brooke turns 4 and Grandma, (I'll let her tell her age). This pic is Lauryn and Brooke cooking with Grandma in July 2006. The girls talk about Grandma a lot and have many wonderful memories and we all wish you a wonderful birthday Marge. Brooke you are one of a kind and such a loving, caring child, may you have many healthy, happy years ahead. God Bless you both! Lauryn is such a princess in her own class, and I'm sure she will make sure Brooke's birthday is celebrated "just the way it should be" --lot's of friends, balloons, cake & gifts.

Also, a belated Happy Birthday to Grandpa who had a birthday on Sunday, Feb. 25th!

Brooke Goes Shopping

2007-02-27T23:24:00.000-04:00

Pop and I took Brooke shopping in Saint John this evening to Toys 'R Us to get some ideas for her 4th birthday which is tomorrow, although her party isn't until Sat. Tomorrow is also Brooke's Grandma's birthday "Marge Giesbrecht" which we all think is very special. We got some ideas and Pop made a purchase while Brooke and I continued looking (it's a secret until Sat.). After our little shopping expedition we stopped by Tim's for hot chocolate and donuts and stopped by Great Gram's "Sarah Varner's" for a visit and a snack. We enjoyed our visit and Brooke crawled up in Gram's lap and asked her if she had "Kid's Channels" on her TV. We couldn't find any, although she does have quite a selection. We caught part of American Idol when we got home. It's just not very exciting yet, it was the guys tonight and I think I prefer the girls this year. Syd headed upstairs to watch Man Tracker, which is more to his liking. Well, I still have quite a few things on my to do list before we go on vacation (one being a pedicure) which I may do now before retiring for the night. One of our traditions before Brooke and Lauryn's birthday parties has been that they have a sleepover with Nan the night before the party, while the sibling helps the parents with all the party preparations for the birthday girl. This sleepover includes a manicure and pedicure for the birthday girl, so I need to fit mine in before Friday night. I've included a pic of Brooke's manicure last year and a pic of Brooke with her friend Caitlin at her 3rd birthday party.

Brooke's Nanny Day

2007-02-26T23:38:00.000-04:00

Monday is usually Brooke's Nanny Day and since there was no Wee School today we had the whole day together. After breakfast at Friend's Restaurant we came home and she watched some "Kid's TV" and had lunch. After lunch we played school, and she let me be the teacher (usually she wants this position). When she was spelling some words in her workbook and would get a few letters mixed up, I told her you dot the "i" and cross the "t's". She then started pointing to her "eye" everytime she'd come to an "i". After play school and a snack she was on the computer watching a Dora Movie while I had my tea and watched a little bit of Dr. Phil. I came into the computer room to check on her and she was among the missing. I looked everywhere for her, upstairs, sunroom, I checked the back door and it was still locked, in closets, etc. I was starting to get worried when I couldn't find her anywhere so I mentioned food, and then I heard a little voice. Brooke had crawled under the bed in the downstairs spare room and was hiding. Well, "I wonder where she learned to play a prank like this?" . . . . Lauryn & Meagan had dance lessons in St. Stephen this evening. Brooke was looking forward to Caitlyn coming over to play with her while the older girls were gone.

I was on line earlier checking the weather in Punta Cana, in the Dominican Republic. Temperatures ranging from high's of 86, and lows of 74, WOW! Six more sleeps and winter will turn into summer. Some of us are very excited about our upcoming vacation. I spent a big part of this evening ironing short sleeved shirts for my husband while previewing a movie. I picked up my sewing from Sa this evening, and as usual she did an excellent job. I found a nice lime green dress on line at JC Penney's to wear to the upcoming Beach wedding. Somehow, the mother of the bride went to Bangor and bought the same dress in another color. Our seamstress Sa was the one that broke the news to us. We got a chuckle out of it and both still plan to wear our dress.

Lauryn and Brooke are excited about their upcoming trip to Florida. I think the idea of being with Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Terry is a big part of their excitement. They leave the day we come back, so it will be a long stretch for us.

It was good to see Wilma and Kelly at church on Sunday and then again this morning at breakfast. They were home for almost a week and were supposed to fly out this morning but their flight was cancelled until tomorrow. I attached our new website at the church as a link to my blog. Chris is doing a fantastic job with it, but it is not completed yet. Well, it's getting very late so I think I'll close for tonight.

Felicity Rachel Lynn Anderson has arrived!

2007-02-21T14:39:00.000-04:00

My Nephew Jason was able to be home for the birth of his daughter Felicity, who was born February 20th,weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 oz. Congrats Jason & Jillian and the 7 siblings! Jason has recently been in Gagetown training and then on to Pettiwawa for the birth of his daughter and is due to go to Afghanistan on Feb. 28th. We'll be keeping you in our prayers Jason!

I think I'm getting "cabin fever" since I've been house bound since last Sat. evening. Also, missing the granddaughters (who I did not want to pass my bug on to). Hopefully, by tomorrow I'll be able to at least stick my head outside the door. Girls just called and they are both home sick with their Dad today.

I received good news today--my oldest brother Billy (who won't be 66 until June) got out of the hospital, (in New Glasgow) but he is still a very sick man.

Pop (my husband) is out for a snowmobile ride this afternoon with a friend. Hopefully they are able to enjoy the sunshine and snow.

Just watched a program on Worship (http://www.newday.org/guests), which was very interesting and informative. Their guest Tamara Winslow is going to be on
It's A New Day all this week. Some things I learned about worship: 24/7 we worship something. The opposite of worship is worry and 5 characteristics of worship: Worship/Service, Worship/Obedience, Worship/Humility, Worship/Love-friendship & Worship/Respectful Reverance.
Col. 3:1-3 tells us we are seated with Christ in Heavenly places.

I think it's tea time.

2007-02-19T20:12:00.000-04:00

Since I'm home sick today, I decided I should try to start a blog.
Not sure if I'm setting it up right. I always enjoy keeping up on
other people's blogs.