Wednesday....Play date, and then on the road....a two part blog

Moving right along in the week....Wednesday was an extra fun day. Jenny and her girls came for a play date and this was enjoyed by all....except for maybe Olivia feeling a need to play with Gwen's hair!! I did neglect the camera pretty much though...which just isn't like me!!! Drat !!
After a short nap, and dropping Karen and Olivia home, I headed off to adventures in Bridgewater.

 

Hard at work while waiting for her friends to come

 

 

Jenny with beautiful June

 

Watching for Mom to come from the school

Love the sweet smile when Mom comes out the door

     Wednesday will be continued.....next post...see you in Bridgewater

Tuesday Tuesday...

Trying to do some blog catching up....nothing overly startling...lots of Olivia photos...and a fun adventure to Bridgewater. After a quick breakfast Olivia and I headed out to the church for quilting. It's not easy on the best day to gather all of my sewing goodies and then to add a child in the mix...we made it there and I really didn't sew much. Jenny and her kiddies came and that was great for Olivia.
I did enjoy visiting with the others and helping to organize another quilt. We then made a quick dash to the library and home for lunch, play and an afternoon nap.

 

Hi new friends

OH SO GRATEFUL.....ALWAYS AND FOREVER

I'm jumping ahead of some posts that I have yet to publish from last week....but this one can't wait. It's a beautiful blue Sunday morning. Our usual church time has been changed for today, so I've been able to get the day off to a slower start. After spending some time once more reviewing my Sunday school lesson....I could tweaking it forever....I remembered that I had Saturday photos to post.

Saturday is my day to serve the Lord at the Temple. It is one of my very favorite things to do. I rise up early, usually by 6:30am...shower, dress, munch some breakfast, make a lunch and head off.....it is such a sweet quiet time of the day. Today as I drove I was surrounded by the goodness of nature and watched the day wake up as I drove. ( I kept wanting to stop and take photos) It was a magical drive as early morning fog was lazily lifting from the harbour, and lakes that I passed. The sun was eagerly hiding behind the foggy curtains and burst on stage like it couldn't wait any longer.

Then I arrived at the Temple and once I parked I couldn't stop snapping photos. My heart was so happy to be there. I had a few extra moments and walked around this amazing building....I'll let the photos do the talking...

love the heavenly fog

here comes the sun

I can't wait.....good morning sun



 



Gardens in the fall....still so beautiful



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All I can say is .....All things bright and beautiful....

the Lord God made them all

 

It was a perfect day at the Temple...met with many wonderful people, sat next to one of my dear friends, and above all felt the Spirit of the Lord ever present.

It is a peace that can be found no where else.

 

Following the time at the session I ran some errands, once again connecting with some special friends.

I do treasure my friendships.

After dinner and a rest that went a little overtime , I caught part of the Relief Society Broadcast. I didn't mean to rest so long but when I did connect to the broadcast, Sister Linda Reeves was speaking and she was speaking directly to me.

It was so amazing !!! Her words gave me great comfort, and reminded me that my Heavenly Father is ever mindful of the things in my heart.

Pres. Monson then spoke, and WOW...he was talking directly to me too....how did they both know what I needed to hear !!

 

I know, without a shadow of a doubt ( except when I do the why doubting) that my Heavenly Father knew that I was hurting and needed to hear his voice.

I did hear his voice and for this I will be forever grateful.

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Just had an early morning cheery talk with Laura....thanks dear daughter...you do inspire me

Busy week full of goodness

 

I can't say that I've been under the weather as an excuse...just totally not handling my awake time very well. I did put some photos on a page to write about but that's as far as I got, and look at it...Friday already. It has been a busy week with Olivia visiting 4 of those days, and an overnight trip to Bridgewater...

About the above photos...these are two new books from an author that has caught my attention, and more time than I probably can spare. Karen Kingsbury is a gifted writer, enjoyable reads, thought provoking, and written with a nice standard. ( Christian fiction genre)

I've also enjoyed returning to the library!

A fun quilt that I finished...love the warm fleecy backside

 

A fun night watching the Emmy's with my sister

I should add here, that I've had Julie staying here several nights over the past few weeks, while her husband Bill recoups in the hospital. He's had a hard go of it. ( He actually got to go home tonight Sept 27)

Our matching slippers...thanks sis, I love them

Olivia brings lots of sunshine and smiles to our home. I love all of her cute expressions, and I'm grateful to be a part of her early years. I know how tough it is to go to work and leave your little ones with someone else. I NEVER liked having to do this. I was fortunate to be able to have my children looked after by family ( Julie and Dianne at different times), neighbors, and in the final years I had someone come to my house so the kids could come home for lunches, and also not be rushed out the door by my schedule. I still didn't like having to leave them....my job though, as a teacher was rewarding, and allowed me many opportunities to be home with them.

 

Isn't that wink the cutest!!!

She does it on demand, and now associates it with pirates. 

ARRRRRRGGG

Good thing that she had her boots with her....she loves the puddles 

 

There is something about these chairs that she is always adjusting the cushions.

 

 

Picture on the right was a fun treat from her Aunt Lynn.

Lynn and Olivia's great grandmother ( Bill's mom) came for a visit. Olivia loves all the playfulness of Aunt Lynn....and the treats.....she is so thoughtful to us all!!

Okay I got in here...now how do I get out... 

 

Monday night treat with Julie ( and Karen and Olivia) at the new frozen yogurt spot....Cherry Berry
VERY DELICIOUS

So that's how the week started....stay tuned.