The rambling of a Thompson: February 2012

Monday, February 27, 2012

Day 58 ~ A Community Coming Together!

Last week our small community was shocked to hear that this young cutie was diagnosed with cancer.
Some very giving and caring members of our community have givin their time to organize a spaghetti dinner for March 3 to help the family out. All proceeds go to Sheyanne and her family to help with the cost of her continued stay in Hamilton.
Anyone local reading this, please open your hearts and help them in this time of need.
Accounts have been opened at both the TD and Royal bank for donations.
Tickets for the spaghetti dinner are available at Long's, Erni's Place and the Kennilworth Country Kitchen.

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Day 57 ~ Lazy Sunday

The dog didn't even have much energy today.

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Day 56 ~ Movie Night

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Day 55 ~ Pop...Pop...Pop

A few weeks ago a good friend of mine gave me two huge bags of bubble wrap.
Who doesn't love bubble wrap.

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Day 54 ~ My Little Helpers

Favorite part of baking a cake...hands down, it's licking the beaters!

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Day 53 ~ Cake Batter Cookies

Not as good as I thought they would be. Don't you hate when you build yourself up for something just to be let down.
They are OK...with that being said, I won't waste my time making them again.

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Day 52 ~ Pancake Tuesday

I don't know about you but, in our house we can't have pancakes without bacon!
Mmm, they were so yummy.

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Monday, February 20, 2012

Day 51 ~ Grandmas' Stamp Collection

About 15 years ago my Grandmother gave me her stamp collection that she started in 1937 (Grandma would have been 20 years old then).
Every once in a while I get the urge to flip through it. It really is fascinating and full of history.
Here is a stamp of a very young 'Princess Elizabeth'.
I even came across a few stamps from Newfoundland, before it was part of Canada.

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Day 50 ~ Finding Deals Rocks!

Today I ended up spending and buying more then I headed out intending to do. This happens quite often...I'm know I'm not alone, you do it too!
Sometimes you just can't pass up a good offer. Like a pair of shoes, regular $114 on sale for $25.
Or another pair, regular $65...wait for it...sale price $7.50.
The kids lucked out today and now have new indoor and spring/summer shoes.

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Day 49 ~ A Rainbow In A Water Drop

I think it's pretty cool, makes me wish I had a macro lens though.
I got the idea to try this from another blog, Snapshots of Time.

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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Day 48 ~ Roses Are Red...So Are Gerbera Daisies!

My wonderful hubby brought a huge smile to my face with a beautiful bouquet on Valentines Day!

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Day 47 ~ Sticky Fingers

They can't get enough of playing with the Valentine candy.
Yes, my boys are that goofy!

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Saturday, February 18, 2012

Day 46 ~ Goofy Boys!

Playing with the left over Valentine candy.

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Day 45 ~ Happy Valentines Day!

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Monday, February 13, 2012

Day 44 ~ Kids Valentines Party

It was a morning of snacks and treats...

exchanging Valentines...

Cookie decorating...

It was busy. It was fun. It was lots of laughs. It was 14 kids celebrating and making memories.
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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Day 43 ~ Flowers and Food Coloring

I've been wanting to try this for a while now. So, on Friday I went and bought myself some flowers to test this out.
The Carnations definitely work the best.

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Day 42 ~ Family Date Night

Dinner and a movie.
Journey 2 is a fantastic family movie! We loved it!
It was a great night out.
Here's Nolan eating his dessert at Kelsey's.

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Day 41 ~ 100's Day

Today the kids celebrated 100's Day at school. The teachers even got in on the fun and dressed up like they were 100 years old.

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Day 40 ~ 'Me Time'

Nothing takes away the stress of life and a crazy week like a visit to the hair salon.
Ahh, time to relax...if only for an hour. Hey, I'll take what I can get!

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Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Day 39 ~ Moon In Your Eyes

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Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Day 38 ~ Cracked Marbles

Easy to do and very cool.
Bake the marbles in a metal pie plate @500 for 20 min. immediately transfer into a bowl of ice water, and voila...they crack!
I turned a few into backpack/iPod charms for the kids.

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Day 37 ~ Birthday Wreath

Celebrating Grandmas 95th on the weekend, reminded me that I needed to finish my wreath.
I started making a Birthday wreath a few weeks ago and kinda put it on the back burner and forgot about it.
Yeah, it's done!
(I think there are around 600 balloons on here)

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Sunday, February 5, 2012

Day 36 ~ Here's To Being Organized!

When I saw this at Michaels today, I knew it was for me.
How fantastic is this to keep everyone organized!
LOVE IT!

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Day 35 ~ Happy 95th Birthday Grandma!

Definitely a number to celebrate!
As children, we can't comprehend or fully realize the meaning of a grandmother's love. How wise she is, how much patience she has, or how much guidance she gives us by her example and by her helpful caring ways. Years go by before we know and understand the depth of her concern and the love in her protectiveness. But as we mature we do finally understand and we can look back and see through older eyes and wiser hearts her unconditional love, devotion, and family loyalty. It's these and many other things that make us realize how lucky we have been and how lucky we are to have this amazing woman - our grandmother - as the centered root of strength and love in our life.