School

Settling into the new year, funny how the school year feels more like a new year than new years day!!??? Have to love the history of the school. The school grounds have very old trees, one being more than 400 years old. Many of the trees have to be around 150 to 200 years. The school building is coming up to 100. The school is in the heart of the city, close to the lake and shopping. Wish I could say it was my school but proud to say my kids go there!

Pickled Beets

How can something so ugly be turned into a beautiful tasty treat? After boiling to for hours!!! we canned 8 jars of beets. I also did 3 jars of pickled corn...I'm the only one that likes that but sometimes you have to please yourself. I love how things look when you can them...that is part of my fun...aside from eating the finished product.

Settling in to the school year

We made it through the first week of back to school!!! TGIF!!
For a short week it sure felt long=o)
Everyone is liking their teachers, we are settling in to homework...OK so that part isn't going so well but I have high hopes for that this year...we have great intentions anyway. Time to sign up for extra activities, keeping it simple this year. Swimming lessons, because they are a life skill and I won't debate that issue and we are looking at joining Brownies. I always enjoyed Brownies when I was little. Music, crafts and games...what isn't to love? Oh yah...the cookies!!! Love the chocolate mint! Boys seem to be a bit harder to please for activities, how can anything compete with a basement full of Lego? Why even try? We all need down time to create and destroy!
Picture today of Spencer Smith Park 2004

Feels Fall

Not that I am complaining, but it feels just like fall. We still have a couple weeks of summer...technically speaking...But I can't believe the summer holidays are coming to an end and the kids are going back to school!. I think I will feel better once I get the actual first day behind me...at least I hope so. Luckily the kids don't share my anxiety, I try not to let them see mine.
Enjoy the last day of the Labour day weekend!!!!

Shopping

I worked in retail for over 20 years, during that time the customer was always right.
Now that I have changed carriers it seems the employee is always right.
What has happened and why during these tough times do I feel that I am bothering the sales person with my patronage???? Please!!! Humor Me and act like you are happy that I chose your store and not the one down the block, don't get me wrong I don't expect cartwheels or anything just a simple smile to acknowledge that you see me standing there!! I can even handle the lack of manners when I had you the money as long as you hand me my change and not toss it on the counter. The funny thing is I don't think these sales clerks have a clue of how obnoxiously rude they really are! And yes there are so many of them like this! I really understand how hard it is to deal with the public but it can also be very rewarding....life is only what you make it!
Thanks for listening, I do feel better!

Buffalo Zoo

Shuffle off to Buffalo!!!

Love to see animals...the Buffalo Zoo has a quaint feel! It is a small size that feels like a little park in the middle of the city. Very reasonable, easy to get to, and fun for the whole family!
Took time to stop at a Hotel with a water park in Niagara Falls! Same price for one night in a Buffalo hotel and included the use of the water park for 2 days! Love a great deal!