Stormy skies!

Well, what was shaping up to be a good storm, really didn't produce much action! No spectacular lightening (a few!) or big thunder boomers! I got my plants into the garage to protect them from possible hail and downpours and even set my camera on it's tripod in hopes of catching a pictures or two. After a fun chat with my neighbour and a few missed photo ops I headedback in. Here is the one picture I managed to get...

Maybe if I'm lucky another storm will roll through before bedtime!

Thanks...

Thanks to my Dad and Connie for letting me know my feathered friend was an American Goldfinch. As soon as I heard the name, the fog was lifted! Really! I should have known that, now that it has been pulled from the filing system of my brain it's sure to stay in the recently used pile! LOL! Have a great day!

Anyone know what kind of bird this is???

So this morning as we were finishing up with breakfast we had the pleasure of seeing these two little yellow birds playing/eating on our sunflowers! I knew there was reason why I've wanted sunflowers for several years! Fortunately the dogs were inside and my camera not far from the window! Tough taking pictures through our new windows, but this was able to be cropped to a decent picture! Enjoy...and if you know what it is let me know!

More Grade Nine Farewell

So I just uploaded a few more pictures from Taylor Grade Nine Farewell. That will be all of them, so enjoy if you take another peek! Click here for the link!



Taylor is now in end of school mode. One provincial exam done and three to go next week. The trick is to keep him motivated (in a relative sense) to study! This is not his strength as there are more fun things to do in his life! Wish him luck...or better yet Bill & I! :-)

Grade Nine Farewell

So last night marked another milestone in Taylor's life. His school hosted the 2010 Grade Nine Farewell ceremonies...next year High School! It amazes me that 10 years of his schooling is done. didn't he just start Kindergarden????? Yes those years certainly do seem to go by faster!
This week began the rollercoaster ride of should I or shouldn't I go? Taylor was definitely on the fence. I tried to stay out of his decision, other than saying he will only have 1 grade nine farewell (we hope!!).
Monday-maybe
Tuesday-yes
Wednesday-I dunno
Thursday-no
Friday-I'll go to the ceremonies!
Note that I found out 3:45 pm. Ceremony starts at 6:00pm. "Mom...I need a black shirt & tie...and maybe some black pants"
ARGHHHH.....
Trying to hold back my parent anger...I had asked him all week NOT to decide at the last minute...we were in the car and off to the mall. "Mom I think I need my hair trimmed too"....SURE! cause we have all the time in the world to hang out at the mall!
Long story short....he cleaned up very well! and seeing him looking so fine made all the frustration go away!





The ceremony was just enough time. Was great seeing all his friends dressed so fine. There was definetly a huge mix of clothing. Some a bit over the top for a grade nine farewell, but they all were having fun!



So I guess that was our parent training for the real deal in 3 years! May all of Taylor's friends stay true to themselves. They are a fabulous group of kids!



For more pictures, head to my SMUGMUG gallery. I don't have all up yet, so check back again.

Out & About...

Took my camera with me last night while Bill and I were out with the dogs, but nothing too exciting to take pictures of. Couple of ducklings, goslings and a muscrat! Despite that it was a nice walk and the dogs settled in nicely for the night!







Hopefully today will remain nice and we can walk tonight as well! If those dogs are lucky we may even get to the off leash area for a BIG run!
Taylor's hockey registration is today, time to get ready to wait in line with the rest of the parents! Have a great day!

A Fun Day of Pooh-isms

"You can't help respecting anybody who can spell Wednesday, even if he doesn't spell it right; but spelling isn't everything. There are days when spelling "Whensday" simply doesn't count".... so "Winnie" has important stuff to say too!!

Kim Gowdy Winnie has the most important things to say! Pooh is a really wise soul!

Cathie Allan AAAANNNNNDDDD theere r sew meny two chooose phrum .... howsss abowt this won ...... Don't underestimate the value of doing nothing, of just going along, listening to all the things you can't hear, and not bothering.
Winnie is an absewlute GENEYUS!!

Robin Mowat Ah, the wisdom of Pooh!

Kim Gowdy It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"”
Winnie the Pooh quote

Cathie Allan Yeah!!! Let's play "Pooh"!! ..... When late morning rolls around and you're feeling a bit out of sorts, don't worry; you're probably just a little eleven o'clockish.
I'M SMILIN' SO HUGE .... this is going to be fun .... TAG, Kim .... you it!

Kim Gowdy "Supposing a tree fell down, Pooh, when we were underneath it?"
"Supposing it didn't," said Pooh after careful thought.
Piglet was comforted by this

Cathie Allan I LOVE THAT ONE KIM .... how about this one ...... If there ever comes a day when we can't be together keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever!!! .... awhhhh, he is SOOOOO CUTE!! ..... TAG!

Kim Gowdy "Hallo, Rabbit," he said, "is that you?"
"Let's pretend it isn't," said Rabbit, "and see what happens."

Cathie Allan I love this .... here's another ...Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.
..... TAG ....

Kim Gowdy "Before beginning a Hunt, it is wise to ask someone what you are looking for before you begin looking for it." - Winnie the Pooh

Cathie Allan Kim ... you are soooo much fun to play with!!
"I don't see much sense in that," said Rabbit. "No," said Pooh humbly, "there isn't. But there was going to be when I began it. It's just that something happened to it along the way."
TAKE THAT and enjoy it!!

Kim Gowdy I have thoroughly enjoyed our day of Pooh-isms! Tomorrow back to wrok....Have a great day! Until we play again! G-night!...one for the road..."If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear."
Winnie the Pooh

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