Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Mother Hen
Baby Bro has been gone about 24 hours now. He and C left the Island around this time yesterday. Before they left, Hubby and I took them to The Garden's Gate for lunch. Actually, Hubby calls lunch "dinner" since he's a farmer. He has breakfast, dinner and supper. Dinner, as it was explained to me is the heartier, bigger meal of the day and apparently farmers eat their biggest meal in the middle of the day...which makes sense. Anyway, this is what I was told.
Okay, the Garden's Gate is my absolute favourite place to dine! Baby Bro and C loved it too. The four of us had some good laughs and delicious food. Everything is fresh, made from scratch, and from the finest ingredients. The GG gets most of their ingredients locally. Even their beer and wine are Canadian...and more notably, Ontarian! I just love, love, love people who support locally! For dessert, Baby Bro was torn between the keylime pie and the mango cheesecake!
I tried to prolong our visit, but I knew Baby Bro had a long drive ahead of him. I just hate it when he has to return to K-town. It just makes me so sad. You see, Baby Bro and I are 11 years apart. I was like his second mother since our parents worked a lot when we were kids. Baby Bro was always the apple of my eye. We are very close.
We said our goodbyes and then I gave him a little present for his road trip back. Earlier in the morning, I had baked three dozen chocolate chip cookies so he and C would have something to munch on. I was actually going to pack some drinks, fruit and sandwiches for them, but ran out of time. I made a cute card with a monkey on it (Baby Bro was my little monkey when he was a baby) and wrote this ridiculously sappy letter to him. Eventhough he's 21 already, he'll always be my Baby Bro.
I already miss Baby Bro soooooooo much!
Here's the recipe for the cookies I made for him. WARNING: These are NOT figure friendly cookies!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
1/2 c. butter
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. flour
1 1/2 c. milk choc. chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter, egg, vanilla, brown and white sugar. Mix in salt, baking soda, flour and choc. chips. Spoon mixture onto cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. I bake mine for 11 mins. Makes 3 dozen cookies.
Okay, the Garden's Gate is my absolute favourite place to dine! Baby Bro and C loved it too. The four of us had some good laughs and delicious food. Everything is fresh, made from scratch, and from the finest ingredients. The GG gets most of their ingredients locally. Even their beer and wine are Canadian...and more notably, Ontarian! I just love, love, love people who support locally! For dessert, Baby Bro was torn between the keylime pie and the mango cheesecake!
I tried to prolong our visit, but I knew Baby Bro had a long drive ahead of him. I just hate it when he has to return to K-town. It just makes me so sad. You see, Baby Bro and I are 11 years apart. I was like his second mother since our parents worked a lot when we were kids. Baby Bro was always the apple of my eye. We are very close.
We said our goodbyes and then I gave him a little present for his road trip back. Earlier in the morning, I had baked three dozen chocolate chip cookies so he and C would have something to munch on. I was actually going to pack some drinks, fruit and sandwiches for them, but ran out of time. I made a cute card with a monkey on it (Baby Bro was my little monkey when he was a baby) and wrote this ridiculously sappy letter to him. Eventhough he's 21 already, he'll always be my Baby Bro.
I already miss Baby Bro soooooooo much!
Here's the recipe for the cookies I made for him. WARNING: These are NOT figure friendly cookies!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
1/2 c. butter
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. brown sugar, lightly packed
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. flour
1 1/2 c. milk choc. chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream together butter, egg, vanilla, brown and white sugar. Mix in salt, baking soda, flour and choc. chips. Spoon mixture onto cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes. I bake mine for 11 mins. Makes 3 dozen cookies.
Monday, May 14, 2007
That's weird...
Baby Bro's girlfriend and I were uploading pics from her camera onto the computer this evening and we chatted about how welcoming our family is. We talked about how crazy and full of life our familia can be! It's always good fun to get together for some laughs! We also remarked that all three of us (my two brothers and I) have partners with blue eyes and fair skin. It's weird how that happened. Certainly, it wasn't something that was planned. Anyway, I thought I'd post some cute pics of us.Just Pics
Baby Bro, his girlfriend, Pook and P1 at the beach on Mother's Day weekend. We're so lucky to live on such a beautiful island :)Time spent with family is the most important thing to me. I really miss my little brother and treasure his visits to the island. It makes me sad to think that he's leaving back for K-town tomorrow :(
The first pics were taken at the same beach that Hubby and I got married on (Carter's Bay) last June. The last pic was taken in Little Current.
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Happy Mother's Day
To all the moms out there :) May you have a wonderful day of love and pampering!
A shout out to all my friends who are having babies this year: A & M, A & D, D & L, M & J, D & J, S & Y, and A & G. Congrats! Oh, and let's not forget George (father of her kittens= unkown)!
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Definitely Pregnant
It's true. George is definitely, undeniably, absolutely pregnant. The poor kitty is going to have babies...and soon!!! A week ago, she looked quite plump. She's a very little cat, so the extra weight really showed. Then she started being very affectionate, and she (unlike her sister, Fred) is quite a solitary animal. I couldn't believe it! I was hoping she wasn't pregnant, but there is life growing in her belly now. I'm kind of excited at the prospect of little kittens being born!!
Two days ago, the lady I got the kitties from came over to visit and she took one look at George and said, "Oh! She's definitely pregnant!" I can't remember how long the gestation period for cats is, but it looks like George will give birth soon. Wouldn't it be a real kicker if Fred were pregnant too? What am I going to do with all these kittens??? Hubby says he'd like to have them for barn cats. I guess I'm still a city girl and think of cats as pets and not working animals. Hubby's right though. What am I going to do with a zillion cats in the house? That can't happen.
Last night, we had some friends over for supper and E had her hand on George's belly and felt movement! Oh my gosh! I put my hand on George's belly and felt lots of movement too. It was sooooo creepy, yet cool!
We're getting the cats fixed after the babies are weaned. 
Friday, May 11, 2007
I've got my Melanie Bailey Creation...Have you got yours???
A 'must have' to brighten up a kid's or baby's room. So cute! I put mine in one of our spare rooms, which will eventually be turned into a nursery room when the time is right! You can get your very own Melanie Bailey Creation at www.canvasedge.com .
The Number 5
Thanks to CK, here is yet another meme for you to read (and participate in) :)
INSTRUCTIONS: Remove the blog in the top spot from the following list and bump everyone up one place. Then add your blog to the bottom slot, like so.
1) So a Blonde Walks Into a Blog
2) Pointless Drivel
3) Shelli’s Sentiments
4) Curiosity Killer
5) Chrissy
Next select five people to tag: (if you haven’t done it already)
1) Hubby
2) Kimmie
2) Conne
3) Sharky
5) Minotte
What were you doing 10 years ago?
I was finishing university and working as a supply teacher in Newmarket, Ontario. Little did I know, I would soon be leaving for one of the biggest adventures of my life! I'd be leaving to teach overseas :)
What were you doing 1 year ago?
This time last year, I was preparing all the last minute details for my wedding. Being engaged was such a fun and exciting time. All the planning and prepping for the biggest day of my life was so fun! For the most part, all the wedding planning went smoothly and perfectly. It was only the extra 'help' (okay, unsolicited advice) from outside sources that drove me bonkers. Near the end, I have to admit that I turned into Bridezilla!! I remember crying and getting upset when other people tried to tell me what to do, how to do things...when it was my (okay, our) wedding. Anyway, this time last year, I was going in for my wedding dress fittings and finalizing little details.
Five snacks you enjoy
1) applesauce
2) tortilla chips and salsa
3) trail mix
4) pineapple wedges
5) crackers and cheese
Five songs to which you know all the lyrics:
1) I'll be there for you (Bon Jovi)
2) Dust in the Wind (Kansas)
3) I'll be there (Jackson5)
4) Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper)
5) Material Girl (Madonna)
Five things you would do if you were a millionaire:
1) Give some of my money to my parents and brothers
2) Give some of my money to a few charities of my choice
3) Go on a trip around the world with my husband
4) Throw a big party for all my friends and family
5) Buy my husband some new farm equipment! (LOL! Yes, we'd still keep the farm even if we were millionaires!)
Five bad habits:
1) I sometimes don't think before I talk
2) I sometimes don't put things back where I got them from :(
3) I sometimes don't open my mail for days...or even weeks!
4) I go on Facebook way too much!
5) I sometimes don't eat breakfast, but make sure everyone else does!
Five things you like doing:
1) spending time with hubby
2) visiting friends and family/traveling
3) gardening
4) grooming Chance (he loves being brushed and groomed, though you couldn't tell by the way he looks!)
5) blogging
Five things you would never wear again:
1) anything fluorescent!
2) jelly shoes
3) banana clips
4) goomy bracelets
5) blue eyeshadow and red lipstick (Hey, Madonna and Jem and the Holograms were cool in the 80s!)
Five favorite toys:
1) my computer
2) my cell phone
3) my PS2
4) wood splitter (not ours, but I want one!)
5) Flat screen TV given to us at my bridal shower! My maid of honor and all the gals at the shower are the BEST!
INSTRUCTIONS: Remove the blog in the top spot from the following list and bump everyone up one place. Then add your blog to the bottom slot, like so.
1) So a Blonde Walks Into a Blog
2) Pointless Drivel
3) Shelli’s Sentiments
4) Curiosity Killer
5) Chrissy
Next select five people to tag: (if you haven’t done it already)
1) Hubby
2) Kimmie
2) Conne
3) Sharky
5) Minotte
What were you doing 10 years ago?
I was finishing university and working as a supply teacher in Newmarket, Ontario. Little did I know, I would soon be leaving for one of the biggest adventures of my life! I'd be leaving to teach overseas :)
What were you doing 1 year ago?
This time last year, I was preparing all the last minute details for my wedding. Being engaged was such a fun and exciting time. All the planning and prepping for the biggest day of my life was so fun! For the most part, all the wedding planning went smoothly and perfectly. It was only the extra 'help' (okay, unsolicited advice) from outside sources that drove me bonkers. Near the end, I have to admit that I turned into Bridezilla!! I remember crying and getting upset when other people tried to tell me what to do, how to do things...when it was my (okay, our) wedding. Anyway, this time last year, I was going in for my wedding dress fittings and finalizing little details.
Five snacks you enjoy
1) applesauce
2) tortilla chips and salsa
3) trail mix
4) pineapple wedges
5) crackers and cheese
Five songs to which you know all the lyrics:
1) I'll be there for you (Bon Jovi)
2) Dust in the Wind (Kansas)
3) I'll be there (Jackson5)
4) Time After Time (Cyndi Lauper)
5) Material Girl (Madonna)
Five things you would do if you were a millionaire:
1) Give some of my money to my parents and brothers
2) Give some of my money to a few charities of my choice
3) Go on a trip around the world with my husband
4) Throw a big party for all my friends and family
5) Buy my husband some new farm equipment! (LOL! Yes, we'd still keep the farm even if we were millionaires!)
Five bad habits:
1) I sometimes don't think before I talk
2) I sometimes don't put things back where I got them from :(
3) I sometimes don't open my mail for days...or even weeks!
4) I go on Facebook way too much!
5) I sometimes don't eat breakfast, but make sure everyone else does!
Five things you like doing:
1) spending time with hubby
2) visiting friends and family/traveling
3) gardening
4) grooming Chance (he loves being brushed and groomed, though you couldn't tell by the way he looks!)
5) blogging
Five things you would never wear again:
1) anything fluorescent!
2) jelly shoes
3) banana clips
4) goomy bracelets
5) blue eyeshadow and red lipstick (Hey, Madonna and Jem and the Holograms were cool in the 80s!)
Five favorite toys:
1) my computer
2) my cell phone
3) my PS2
4) wood splitter (not ours, but I want one!)
5) Flat screen TV given to us at my bridal shower! My maid of honor and all the gals at the shower are the BEST!
We lost one child and now we're getting four!!!
The title of this post was not meant to mislead you. We thought we were going to get a quiet weekend sans kids, as my student is staying at the high school for the 30 Hour Famine. "The 30 Hour Famine is an international youth movement to fight hunger."
Without the presence of kids, Hubby and I were thinking we'd just relax and watch a movie together. However, it appears we've lots on child and have gained FOUR! :) Our nieces are going to sleep over tonight since I have to pick them up at their bus stop after school and the kids across the road will be coming too. I'm not sure how long they'll be here for, but it will be just until their mom gets home. The kids need an adult to be present at their stop in order for the bus driver to let them off. It's a great idea. I'm all for making sure the kids are safe.
In other news, I think we're actually going to be having babies in a few weeks. Feline babies. Remember when George escaped from the house? She was gone for over a week. Well, she's been sporting an ever growing belly. By our calculations, we should have kittens here in 3 or 4 weeks. I don't know if I'm ready for babies!
Without the presence of kids, Hubby and I were thinking we'd just relax and watch a movie together. However, it appears we've lots on child and have gained FOUR! :) Our nieces are going to sleep over tonight since I have to pick them up at their bus stop after school and the kids across the road will be coming too. I'm not sure how long they'll be here for, but it will be just until their mom gets home. The kids need an adult to be present at their stop in order for the bus driver to let them off. It's a great idea. I'm all for making sure the kids are safe.
In other news, I think we're actually going to be having babies in a few weeks. Feline babies. Remember when George escaped from the house? She was gone for over a week. Well, she's been sporting an ever growing belly. By our calculations, we should have kittens here in 3 or 4 weeks. I don't know if I'm ready for babies!
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Because it's Spring...
and because Karen (and a few others) asked to hear us sing! Here are the Island Singers at our concert on Monday night. Pretty, yes?
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
A picture says a thousand words
My Sunday Photo Journal
Water plants in the greenhouse too. I've started tomatoes (Roma and Beefsteak) and I've got radishes, lettuce, and more herbs (parsley, lemon thyme, Greek oregano and basil) growing. I've also got some geraniums, Buddha bamboo, an orchid and some other plants in there.
Hubby checking on the cattle. What cute little babies!!
Just chillin'. Aren't these calves adorable? (Lotus, these pics are for you!!)
Only the cats are allowed to have cat naps ;)
Who says weekends are supposed to be relaxing???
Wake up. Get breakfast ready. Water plants. See the cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage and hot peppers (several varieties), and herbs I've started indoors?
Water plants in the greenhouse too. I've started tomatoes (Roma and Beefsteak) and I've got radishes, lettuce, and more herbs (parsley, lemon thyme, Greek oregano and basil) growing. I've also got some geraniums, Buddha bamboo, an orchid and some other plants in there.
Remember those horses I was telling you about? The ones that suddenly appeared in our one of our fields as I hung our laundry out to dry? Here they are! LOL!
Our student, P1 was still sleeping when the horses wandered onto our property. He got up and looked out the window and thought he was dreaming...and went back to bed!
Hubby checking on the cattle. What cute little babies!!
Just chillin'. Aren't these calves adorable? (Lotus, these pics are for you!!)
The afternoon ended like this...
Only the cats are allowed to have cat naps ;)
P.S. Jimmy, I'm trying to get a pic of Chance in his 'pose' for you! LOL! I think he is onto me though! He stops whatever he's doing every time I get near him!
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City girl moves to the country, falls in love, and marries a farmer. She tries to incorporate her city ways with her new country lifestyle and blogs to keep in touch with friends, family & students who live far, far away :) Can this city girl go country? Watch as she learns all sorts of exciting things about life on the farm and in a small rural community. *UPDATE* We are now parents! Our baby girl was born on Nov. 11, 2008 (at 28 weeks gestation- 12 weeks premature, but she's quite the trooper)!!!
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