rain, quiet and put away

1 The rain pounds outside. I'm wondering if there will come a time when I don't like the rain, but I doubt it. The sound soothes and lulls me.
2 He's quiet and needs some space to research a gadget of some sort.

3 Christmas 'stuff'  is back in its box for another year; warm thoughts, good feelings and kindness shall stay to keep us company as always.
4 Another candle gift. This time it's from the health food shop and it's a beeswax honey and cranberry scent.

bobviously, bending and sustenance

1 We do a trip up island and find our way to the Pacific Shores Resort and Spa. Coffee and chocolate desserts while watching the fish swim about in the 60,000 gallon tank. Very cool, bobviously as my dear friend S will say on a Boxing Day!

2 It's a windy day. Trees bend and sway with the gusts. 
3 Our turkey soup turns out amazing. It's made with a mix that was a  Christmas gift to Russ from our friends G and F. Many thanks for feeding us! xo

winds again, pioneer cooking and awesome boy

1 The howling winds bluster through the neighborhood. A branch comes down on a power line not so far from here, and we are in the dark. We are warm from our wood stove and rather like the quiet.


2 Turkey was already done, so all we had to cook were the veggies and gravy which we did on the woodstove. Just as we're getting ready for a romantic candle lit dinner the power comes back on. hmmm The food looks just as good in light; taste good too.


3 His dad tells me that Kesler is feeding 3 out of four on his own. He's gaining weight and doing awesome!

win, freebies and blesings

1 I win! A soy candle from a gift shop in Parksville. Many thanks Melody.
2 The local grocery shop can't keep all its stock until it reopens so they are giving a lot of it away. We get a poinsettia for half price, free stollen pastry (sp?), 2 extra salmon and crab pinwheels and our salad for half price! I guess there's something to be said for last minute shopping
3 Kesler is still in hospital. I'm so proud of his mom for spending the night with him there so he isn't alone on this special night. Blessings~

1 We sing "We wish you a Merry Christmas" to some of the staff as they leave work today.

2 Each staff member has a mailbox at work and we all took turns leaving treats or surprises for each other. Today was my turn and it was such fun to put chocolates in the boxes. One woman who's been going through a lot especially liked hers. She would come out by the box and see her treat, take it and go back to her desk, return only to find more chocolate! It was nice to see her smiling again.
3 Dinner at Riso. A new restaurant in Lantzville. Oh wait, besides the pub it's the ONLY restaurant. Trout was amazing, decor stark and cold. Not sure we'll go back for dinner, maybe lunch might be worth a try.
https://sites.google.com/a/risofoodsinc.com/risofoodsinc/

Kesler, Barb and clean

1 Kesler is making great progress. Today his mom sent me some pictures of him in a cute outfit or two and also having a bath. He's changing already.
2 Barb and I have a lot of laughs at work today. She is a good teacher and friend. She loves the Santa ornaments!
3 Clean clothing all washed and put away. 

thanks, pink and mug

1 I can't wait to use my new bookmark/light tonight. Thanks Robin!
2 Pink? Yes I am wearing a pink scarf today. It's not a colour I'd normally choose but it's fun and playful and I'm  thankful for a remembrance.
3 A personalized mug stuffed full of chocolate, other goodies and a candy cane fill my mailbox slot at work.