I can't believe it has been since March that I have been on here. Well my Mom has entered a nursing home. Dad still in house. They miss each other so much it is so cute and adorable how much love can exist after 63 years of marriage.
My daughter Jaimee got married on July 5th to Sophorn we call him Sam. They make an adorable couple.

Had a great service and reception. There were lot's of photos so I will show you a close up of the couple as well.

    We had so much fun that day it was very nice, DJ great. Photobooth went over like crazy. All the families got along great.


Matthew just had his first birthday on Sept 6,2014

I have started volunteering at the hospital with a new program called HELP.  It is for elderly and long term patients.
I hope to add more very soon I won't wait so long.

Been a while since I have been on. My daughter is in high gear for her wedding, slowly coming together.
I just finished a book called Unbroken....by Laura Hillenbrand
I was very surprised that I liked it as much as I did. It is about an Olympic runner, who enlists to the air force during WWII.  It takes on many curves and bends won't let you put it down. The main character Louie, becomes a POW in Japan and the treatment he and his men receive is just mind boggling.  Great Story and a Great Plot.  Angelina Jolie is producing the movie to be released Dec. 25th 2014.
I haven't had time to paint in a while, tomorrow I plan a full day of it.  Been walking some. Trying to shed a few pounds before the wedding in July.
My councillor Mary is going to be off work for quite a while, not sure what is going to happen. That is kinda scary.
Thanks Justine for all the photo's from your trip they have been amazing to look at and follow.
off topic once again:  I wish I could find a dress for the wedding, I have nothing yet. Ben, (remember I told you I would talk  about him again) my grandson is 3yrs and he is going to be the ringbearer.
My nieces girl (4) is a flower girl and so is Ella from Sam's side of the family.  I have been looking for the gifts for the wedding party and think I have picked what I would like for the ring bearer and the 2 flower girls I will have to run it by Jaimee and Sam.
I have started driving again. went out for the first time this winter yesterday. went out for a little bit today.  Planning a big supper because Jaimee and Sam will be here and they will stay the night.
I came across this photo that I think was really cool. Check it out.
Talk about da close call. She was certainly lucky that day.

Been busy trying to help my daughter Jaimee as she prepares for her wedding, ( July 5. 2014)
Did the guest list up today. Last Sat. we went and picked out her dress it is on order.  Better be here in time.  The venue has been selected Dalewood Golf Club.  Invitations still need to  be done. but she had me order a sample of one over the internet it will take a bit to get here.  Her & Sam went to the beach and came back with wood for a sign they want to make. and they got  lot's of beach stones that they are using as their guest book.
I hope Jaimee doesn't feel pressured into the dress. I really liked it but she has to love it.
I have had lot's of homework the last 2 days. Brad has been away so I am trying to get it done.

Well I missed Little Matthew Christening, too much snow.  I sure hope they send some photos and I still need photos of Ben when he was a baby, all my photos have gone??????
We are planning a wedding around here, lot's to do and get venue's and church finale I keep giving Jaimee and Sam ideas but we haven't firmed anything up yet.  I  kinda like my idea of using board games as centrepieces rather than flowers. good way for everyone to mix and get to know each other.
they can't be anything long ie: monopoly, clue.   Stuff like headbanz and drawing a picture. I found a few that I think would be great. But I have to let them decide.
We are all so sick of snow up here, it just keeps coming.

When are the baby birds going to come out. it has been the worst winter I can remember.
Would love any suggestions for the wedding as in party favours and such some unique ideas.
by the way I never showed you Jaimee's ring this picture just doesn't do it justice.

But she is quite happy with it and  we are all excited about it.

My cats are driving me crazy lately all they want to do is eat. But then they throw up. can anybody tell me how to keep a cat from throwing up so much.

They are good cats they just drive me nuts about throwing up and hungry all the time, I think that might be because Brad bought them a new type of cat food, it just isn't filling them up.
Oh well have to wait till they are done this bag.

Hey everyone,
I am having some trouble with my blogger acct.  I was on line with a support tech for a different matter and he had me change all my settings for everything.  so now my passwords are no good and have to reset new ones. but it says on my blogger acct. that I am not using the right browser and when I checked what they recommend I have all those. Go figure :(

Did anyone catch todays hockey game between Canada & US  good game but even better ending.
Way to go Canada. And kudos to the Women's Hockey Gold.\
Both Men's and Women's Curling Gold, way to go you guys.

Did I tell you Ben left a message on my phone on Valentines Day. He was singing "Happy Valentines Day to you"  just precious I have put it on my Ipod.

Today my brother Doug under went some very serious surgery.  He has cancer and had already gone through Chemo and Radiation, but he still needed the surgery. They worked on the front first then had to turn him over to go through the back they had to break a couple of ribs.  The surgeon said he did well 6 hours later that he was in recovery and had lost a lot of blood. He will take about a year to recover but they are sure they got it all.  Thank God for smart educated surgeon eh.

The weather had a couple days break where it wasn't freezing or we were in a blizzard.

I finished my 2nd painting. I am very much an amateur and have never painted in my life.
My first painting is hanging on the walls of the Community Mental Health Centre, pretty cool.
This one is much better of 2 pups at Christmas and these are not paint by number.

So this is suppose to be my fun blog it hasn't seemed that way lately to much going on.

But hey today I took a shower and barked at the neighbours dogs when they barked.
See how important my life is.
Oh yeah Big News.... my daughter Jaimee got engaged today to her boyfriend Sophorn ( Sam to us).
No idea when the wedding will happen but it is a BIG start for her.

It has been a little while since I was on. Many things happening, I have taken up painting some oil some acrylic. I am not very good at this hobby but determined to go forth.
We have had so much snow up here. I am in Ontario Canada.
Also hard with the Olympics going on. Another snow day for Brad, can't make it into work.
Ben my Grandson broke his arm and he is left handed.

 

 

His little brother Matthew has been sick in the hospital ICU. He has influenza and phenomena.

poor little guy is only 5 months old.  They say he is on the mend.

 

I had some appointments this past while nothing exciting. I had tried out this new doctor and I have never met such an egotistical asshole.  I won't be seeing him again.

My brother has surgery on the 21st of Feb. to remove a cancerous tumor. They did chemo and radiation but that didn't get rid of it. He is very positive about the whole process.

 

This is the  post from Corey I think it is something we all should share.

I came across a post by Corey and it had such good meanings about being able to get along whether you are black, white, heavy, thin, short or tall.  It was such a good post, I will try and find it and share it here.

can someone help by telling me where I look to see who I am following and who is following me??
Thanks

Well, have we had enough of this damn snow yet.  This has got to be a record year.  I don't even feel like going out. Anybody else feel that way?
I am so sick of the darn cats, fighting so much it has to be the weather, they are spitting and hissing at each other not quite there normal scene. Anyways I am horse now from yelling at the two of them, they have finally settled down. This is Vista in  his innocent times when there was no fighting.

He was such a suck back then, and still is. can't find my pic's of Amigio but there are lot's probably
downloaded on a stick somewhere.
I am still looking for photos for the grandchildren's scrapbook.  Any suggestions more than welcome.
I have not done a scrapbook before.
chat later A.

Monday Blues could not be any worse. The "Bronco's" lost I can't believe it. That was the worse game they have ever played, I keep shaking my head.
Also today I am just sitting around or sleeping because I am so bummed out.
I have got to get my head back. Brad will be late again today so have no idea what to do for supper.
He sometimes just eats on the road. Sent him a little note to see if he replies.  I really want to start our Grandparents Scrapbook, but I can not seem to find all the baby pics I had of Ben.
I think they may be on Jaimee's computer, because she is using my old one.  I will send her an email if she could bring them by on a stick.
I did finish my homework but I think I am going to just jump  ahead some and get started on the next chapters.
Phillip Seamore Hoffman died over the weekend he was only 46. He died from a heroin overdose, 
real shame for such a Hollywood star.
I am trying so hard to loose some weight, I did some workout today, in between my naps.
Off for now. a.

Friday Nite can't wait for bedtime. Brad came home at 4pm. He had been working solid all week pretty near.  Long drives and hard work in the cold outside. 
Today I spoke with Scott Pepen the director of the Mental Health Centre that I go to. He had talked to Mary and she mentioned it to him.  He seemed like a nice guy and asked if he could call me back if needed. I told him yes.
I did mega housework today, got my painting done yesterday, it looks not back for my very first one.
I think this weekend we will go get another one to work on.  I only do them when Brad is at work.
And this week I had a lot of time with nobody here. Well my cats were here too.
Time to go I am just too tired tonight.

Well it looks like me and the cat's again tonight.  I finished my painting today, but I think I might do some minor changes on it tonight.  Not feeling very well today, I think it was my conversation with my Mother. I talked to Dad first and he said Mum was having a bad day with her memory. When I talked on the phone it was so sad, she didn't really know anything she was talking about. Very much all over the map.
So the big news today, Justine Beiber charged in Toronto last night. He was charged last week in Miami, and has a pending investigation with his neighbour.  Group was ok this week I was very tired I think I dosed off a few times.

Well Jaimee and Sam arrived last night from Las Vegas. They really enjoyed their time there and are starting already to plan the next holiday. Too be young and carefree with no children yet.
     I called Scott Pepin the Director, but he is on holidays till Jan. 28 either way I left him a message.
Brad came in around 8am from working. I will wake him to take me to my appointment.
We must have had another 5-6 inches of snow fall last night. This has been the worst year for cold, snow and ice. Atlanta is stormed under, the interstate is all blocked off and people are staying overnight in Home Depot and other locations. Today the fight is between the Governor and Mayor as to who is responsible.
My cat Vista is doing well up to all sorts of tricks, Amigo doesn't do tricks he just lays where he is.
I haven't heard from my Grandson Ben in a while I think I will call him later. I spoke with Dianne yesterday. She is being used by her family again for her having to look after her older brother Bryan who should get a good kick in the ass and sent to the street or go live with his son or daughter.
My Mum comes home from the hospital today, she has been there since Jan 2.  I hope it works out for her and dad.  Dad talked a long time on the phone last night and even stated how he feels that Mum is a Saint for putting up with stuff, she really is she would never say anything bad about anyone.
I will probably chat more after my group. This is suppose to be funny but it isn't turning out that way.

watching the repeat of Klondike the 6hr movie.  It was GREAT when I saw it last week

Well it has been a few days since writing.  I am still very miffed with that new doctor.
Was also disappointed with my sister Patti's response.  She called to ask how it went, so I told her, and yet at the end was just silence this really pissed me off. I felt her silence scream at me as if she too felt the same way as this doctor.  I wonder how she would  feel if I told her he also mentioned she does not need disability and 2 workers helping  her out.
I really want to talk to my dad about it but Patti will find out and say I was complaining to him and that I shouldn't do that. Only because Patti will hear about it from Dad.  Doug (my  brother) is having some good days but more bad days.  He has finished his Chemo and Radiation, now they will measure the cancer to see about his surgery.  He is eating better since they gave him something to coat his throat to get food down.
I am feeling kinda sorry for myself I guess. Time to shake  it off.  I just HATE when people say they know how you feel and they couldn't possible  know the crap that keeps going on inside of me.
Even Brad can't figure me out, they think they do but they don't.  That is why I felt the way I did a couple of months ago. When I was totally out of it. It felt really good, I had no worries, no one yammering at me and just no cares, till I woke back up.  No it feels like reality sinks back in.
Don't hear from Diane much anymore, which maybe a good thing.  Have been communicating with Malle again. I really miss her since we moved from Kitchener.
Today I had 200.00 each ticket to go see Les Mis in Toronto. It is my favourite and the kids got us this for Christmas.  The snow storm was so bad you couldn't go down the 401 hwy.  Brad had a friend at work Daniel and he took his Mother he called after seeing it and said they really enjoyed it and the seats were great. Well enough for Saturday I will get back to my hockey game  and hope the Leafs can take tonight.

January 23, 2014

Monday started out looking very promising.  I chatted with Ryan on the phone and wished him a Happy Birthday. We didn't talk to long cuz he was at work. In the afternoon I had an appointment with a new Doctor I was really looking  forward to.  Someone that monitored my meds rather than just write new ones.  My Dad drove me there and waited while I went in.  It was a disaster from the beginning. He First asked if I was gay? Then asked if I had been with a lesbian? I had no idea why he asked these questions and what he was going to say next.  He disagreed with all the specialist in London Regional Mental Health Hospital. I told him I was there for 4 months and he laughed and said they would never keep me that long only up to 8 weeks.  He disagreed with everything I said and I just couldn't wait to get out of there. I told him my Mother was in hospital for a kidney infection and he argued that saying it was dpi. He has no clue who my mother is.  He argued everything I said. He had me so worked up, I was crying all the time. He said he may not approve me to be his patient and that maybe I should stay with Dr. Carlyle cuz he knows my meds.  He stated that he would take me off all my medication and send me to work. He would cut my disability, and wouldn't believe I don't know where my funds come from Brad says my pension.  The cheques just get deposited I don't see any paper work. He didn't believe anything I said.  He kept going between one hospital stay compared to other hospital stays.  He had my mind so confused I couldn't think of what medications I
was taking. Hew told me it would take 5-7 yrs for him to know me??????
Anyways it was an absolute mess, my dad was very concerned but I told him I would manage. He dropped me off at home I took one of my larazapams and laid down in bed till Brad came home.

 

Today is January 16, gosh I hope I remember Ryan's Bday on the 20th it is easy to forget so close to just finishing Christmas.
Well I am starting my Blog today. Please bare with me as I have no clue what to do. I am going to let you into a little bit of something everyday. You choose whether to read it or not.
Things that amused me today. I saw a quite elderly gentlemen driving his car down the sidewalk.  All I could do is laugh, he probably has cheaper car insurance than I do.
You know I just realized how sick my whole family is. I would mention more but they would kill me.  Let's just say some sick with alcohol, some more serious that they struggle everyday for relief to walk, breathe etc.
I think I have finally lost ties with a friend that I was very close to over the years. You ever have a friend that you did everything to make her life better and happier. But the one time I could have really used her for  support, she bails. left many messages and nothing in return.  Oh well as she is fond of saying "Shit happens"
Brad's job keeps him away from home quite a bit. He leaves here at 5:30 am to work in Toronto comes home between 7-8 lot's of the time.  So it is just me and my cats at home. I hate to cook supper, because I like to eat at 5 and he  comes in around 7:30 and I have to either heat up cold food or find something  for him.  Sometimes I just eat a sandwich or salad. and have to prep a meal at 7:30.

January 19/14
Wow! is it ever snowy and windy and totally cold out today. Getting ready for my favourite football team "Bronco's" to start at 3 pm. They will be playing the "Patriots" so this is one match I have been waiting for, for a long time. Jaimee & Sam went off to work this morning said they were coming back tonight for  supper and stay over. But I don't think they will head out of Peterborough in this weather. Cats are all curled up and sleeping, I just got up from my nap and waiting for the clock to tick down to 3pm. Listening to Imagine Dragons with the head phones on, while Brad is on his computer playing Suduko.

                                      Ben's first snowman this year, love the parsley hair....

January 19/13 (Sunday)
Went to Michael's yesterday with Brad, we had a great time there looking for ideas.
I came home  with lot's of things to keep me busy for quite a while.  Trying my hand at wreaths, and painting.  Don't know how well the painting will go I usually draw stickmen so this is a challenge.
tomorrow is Ryan's birthday, I called again yesterday and that is now the 3rd time I have left a message that has not been responded to.  Sounds like Dianne, maybe just nobody wants to talk with me.  At least I have Jaimee, her and Sam came after work and stayed over night. Real surprise because they are working. They will just leave early and get to work for 8am.  They visit so often now it is a real treat. We all get along great and watch movies, play games or just talk. The time flies when they are here. They are coming back tonight after work to stay again. Jaimee's house is still in a mess since her water line froze and broke a pipe. So they stay here or at Sam's mum's place.
Last I heard Ben (3) is just learning to skate. Ryan would like to see him play hockey hopefully next year. Matthew is just growing and smiling all the time. His Christening is coming up next month.
He won't be able to wear the family dress, as he has gotten to big for it. The dress has been passed down many generations in our family. Both my children wore it, I wore it, my mum wore it and her mother. It is still in very good shape, and passes around for other extended family as well.

annette's blog

Hey nothing too exciting here. Brad is my husband so you will hear about him.  I have two  children, Ryan 31 and Jaimee 25.  I live with Brad and my 2 cats "Vista & Amigo" You will meet them later.  I have 2 grandsons whom you will  meet a lot. I think they are my favourites.

I love to listen to the news CNN and CTV, prefer CNN.  Gotta love Anderson Cooper.

I have brothers, and a sister. Both parents are still with me. we all live close by each other now that I moved from Kitchener. I love to read, knitting is OUT! Won't touch magazines in doctors office, way to many germs there.

So now you know pretty much about me "live in a box with a pool"
Jan. 18/14
Today Brad & I are heading to Peterborough. I am looking into a new hobby I will let you know what I find and if I like it. It is Sat. so Brad is home today.  Got a message from Valerie yesterday that Mattey will be baptized in Feb. He is such a happy little fellow. He always I s grinning and will give you the biggest smile. Will check in later to see how I make out at Michael's.  Mum still in hospital till the 29th.