Quick Post

Just a quick post because I'm really suppose to be working! I commented on Mom's blog how I can't blog every day because life is too busy. I have a lot of things stored up in my mind to blog about: our anniversary trip, the police visit to our home while we were gone (nothing serious), a great find of something I've been looking for for ages, Heidi's new acquisition, knitting progress, etc. You get the idea!

This morning at 5:55 I woke up with tons of energy! Instead of rolling over and going back to sleep I told B that I was going to the meeting room and could he take LJ to school? Well, he heard the school part but thought I had said I would take her! I guess he was half awake. She did get to school o.k. but I think there were a few minutes where the two of them were looking at each other and wondering where I was. I almost always take LJ to school so it left them puzzled for a bit.

I've started to walk again. The weather has been just too beautiful to stay indoors all day. The girls do a lot of running and a lot of horseback riding but those things just aren't for me. I would rather walk. Sometimes I take the Loop which is about 3km (2mi) and is just about right for me. Other times I walk to Starbucks and reward myself with a latte.

But my best walk is the one to the lake by our house. I can do this walk in about 20 minutes if I walk around the lake twice so it's not a real invigorating jaunt. That's why I take my knitting and my crossword puzzle book along with me. You see, benches have been placed strategically around the lake inviting you to rest. Even if you don't need a rest. And no, I didn't time the 20 minutes while I was sitting down! I did the walk first and the next time I went out took advantage of the benches. While sitting there this last time an old man and his wife sat down next to me. I scooted over to give them room and he thanked me. They were so cute! He in his turban (they were East Indian) and she in her sari. When his wife was situated he got up and made a jaunt around the pond, and after checking on her, made another loop.

You see she was quite ill and had to use a walker to get around. Even with the walker you could see that it was a struggle. It was very touching to see the concern that old man had for his wife and the concessions that he made for her.

On Monday we had Lily's three girls for supper while Lily and Biker went out. The littlest one is in my Sunday School class and started to sing "Who Did Make the Flowers Grow?" (complete with actions) when we placed the Legoe flowers by the path to our Leego house. Can she sing! I guess only in the privacy of a home! I could have used some of her volume a couple of weeks ago when I felt I was singing a solo with a backup of three little mimes.

So this didn't end up being a quick post. And it's almost lunch time. So much for work. One needs a slave driver for a boss or at least a time card.

Anniversary Surprise

Now when you think of a surprise for your anniversary you usually don't think of the police.

When B and I were in Oregon enjoying our anniversary dinner we got a text message from the girls. It said:

WE JUST GOT YOUR MESSAGE WE GOT HOME OK BUT SOMEONE WAS SEEN GOING THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW WE WENT TO STRBUKS

We were a little alarmed, to say the least. None of the kids had been answering the home phone nor the cell phones. (LK was away in Hawaii) So when we got that message we thought we ought to come home. Thankfully, we had just finished eating so it hadn't spoiled our dinner!

On our way out of town we called G and D and asked them to help us out by looking into things for us. They said that they would go over to the house and meet the girls out front. We still couldn't get a hold of Teege and again tried to call him.

The police had gone to our house when a neighbor called and told them someone had been seen putting a ladder up to our back window and climbing in. Someone with a red bandanna. The officer then climbed in through the window as well and searched the house for intruders.

Finding none they left by the front door leaving it unlocked and all the lights in the house on. They also searched Heidi's purse and left her driver's licence on the counter.

Back to Cannon Beach. We hurried to the inn where we were staying to check out. Commiserating with us the staff cheerfully gave us a full refund. As we were walking up to the desk the manager held out a bottle of wine for our anniversary celebration! We declined.

Finally, when we had driven for about an hour towards Canada Teege called and said, "What's all this about someone breaking into our house? I think it was me. I forgot my keys and had to climb in the back window." The red bandanna that the neighbors saw was his red work cap. I chalk that misnomer up to the language barrier.

Relieved B and I decided that we didn't need to go home. You bet we turned the car around and went back to the inn to enjoy the rest of our annivesary trip.

Saturday Barbeque

A while back Doc and Bashful had a barbeque and invited us to attend. They had just set up a new trampoline and wanted to try it out. The kids had a blast and even some of the parents took a turn. Doc showed us some flips--Yikes! Everyone gasped when he nearly fell over the edge! Thankfully, Dave promised to put the safety net up for them later that week.

Poor Little Guy cried every time his dad got on the trampoline and jumped. To help him overcome his anxiety Doc took him on the trampoline. No, he didn't attempt any flips but did bounce a little while with him.
Some of us stayed inside to enjoy the peace and quiet.





Lily had enough of me taking pictures and my, "I'm only practicing!"



Note the message on the cover of the magazine. Not so subtle, is she? I finally got the hint and moved on to subjects who were a little more fun.


Check out the latest entertainment. This little guy finally figured it out but not before he attempted the one handed clap. (I wish I could figure this video thing out. I've spent too much time loading this one up to the blog. So I'm going to have to be content with just the one.)

One Handed Clap

one handed clap

I Think I'm Going to Buy New Walking Shoes

No, this is not a good price since it's in litres and not gallons. I figure that when it's translated to gallons it's over $5 per. With the $US/$CND exchange so close these days you can figure out how much we're paying for gas.

Do I want to eat or do I want to drive? I think I'll drive since I need to go on a diet anyway. But then again if I walk I probably won't need to go on a diet. Maybe I should do both!!

Speaking of which I need to go pick up LJ from

school. I should walk.

There was a mother's day tea last Friday. All the moms got a rose at the end. I didn't have my camera so check the chatty housewife blog for May 14.

What's the Resemblance?

Here's an update on the bangs situation: They're not quite as long as I led you to believe by posting the picture of the horse yesterday. But almost. When she pushes them to the side you can see her eyes.

There are advertisements by Fido (a wireless phone company) and Fido that are being circulated here in BC that use pictures of dogs that bear a resemblance to people or the other way around, maybe. Not saying that the people look like dogs, mind you. Yet the hair and fur are often similar. The face shapes are often the same, too. You be the judge and let me know if you think Laura and the horse's hair is the same. That's all.

We had a Greek dinner for Laura's birthday yesterday. Gran came over for the evening and helped us to celebrate. The cheesecake was not Greek--her choice. We could have had baklava but that would have entailed a trip to Vancouver and that would have added another two hours (round trip) to my already very busy day. Now I remember why I don't cook a meal like this but five times a year. It takes a lot of time.

Happy

Birthday,

Laura!!!

A Sunday School Treat

A recital of many, many verses. (The most I have ever heard any one recite!)
"Dorcas Had a Needle, David Had a Sling"

Bethany, Abby, Morgan, Tara, Josiah

"This Little Light of Mine"

Hannah, Melissa, and Chloe

Just a few pictures from our Sunday School Treat. As you can tell it's not only for the kids! I think the parents had fun too.

I Think I Have Too Much Time on My Hands