Friends all over the place!!

This week I have been on holidays. It has been a fantastic week.

Friday night Matt & I went to the Rogers cup and got to see Rafael Nadal play. He is amazing! Saturday I went to a party for one of my closest friends who has recently purchased her first home! Way to go Gracie!! And then from there was able to join some more friends for a barbeque. Sunday Matt & I got up early to drive to Manitoulin, and on the way see Alex off to camp for the next three and a half weeks (I wish I could have joined Alex, he's going to have such an amazing time). Our time on Manitoulin was good (ok...maybe a little stressful since the senior at camp was a wee bit cranky and beligerent). When I got home on Wednesday night I got a wonderful treatment from Jenn and dinner served! Wow! We had a most enjoyable evening, capped off with a trip to a couple of fun stores (Jenn is a very bad influence). And then yesterday, I was out and about and bumped into both Amber and Mo. It was so great to see their smiling happy faces!! And since it was Amber and Mo and I had just been with Jenn the night before it made me yearn a bit for my crop room....so today I had to go by Lucy's to see what she has on sale and to pick up the layout I had entered in her contest (sadly, I did not win...but I'm glad I entered it because Lucy tells me I did not come in last and I felt very brave entering it!!).

I am so grateful not only for the opportunity to have some holidays, but to have friends that make it such fun! I find myself in my crop room tonight pulling some paper together with a strong desire to create something! Anything! It is great to live in a city like K-W where you can bump into those you don't always get the chance to spend much time with. Thank you friends. I hope I bump into more of you soon!

I love being Canadian!!

On the weekend Matt hosted an impromptu Canada Day barbeque in his driveway for the neighbours. It was so much fun and since he lives on such a great street with such great neighbours a good time is bound to happen! We had a ceremonial changing of the flag and everyone sang 'Oh Canada'. A little off key maybe, but proud nonetheless!

Wahoo....summer is here!!

OK...I'm feeling much better and now can get excited that summer is officially upon us. I know, it's very hot and sticky but I will take that ANY day over snow!! I was thinking about how much time I used to spend outside as a kid, and how much I used to love it....and I'm thinking I need to get back to those roots. It's tough sometimes with the allergies, but I really think I need to embrace the outdoors and find the little girl (above with my big sister Sandy) who could spend hours just being one with nature. I don't see any gardening in my future, but enjoying someone else's gardens is definitely on the list! Bring on the sun.....

I really don't like being sick....

Ok...seriously, it's been a week now and I'm done being sick. I am tired of coughing and feeling tired and having disgusting coloured stuff come from somewhere within me. On the upside, I did go to the doctor today to get some drugs. So, I shall now start the mantra...

I am feeling all better and am no longer sick. I am feeling all better and am no longer sick (will this really work??). I am feeling all better and am no longer sick.

Walk for ALS.....

Sometimes life sucks. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a rapidly progressive and ultimately fatal neuromuscular disorder that causes the degeneration of a select group of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. As the nerve cells die, people with ALS lose control of their muscles, causing paralysis and making breathing, eating, and even smiling almost impossible. There is no known cause, cure or drug therapy of consequence.

On June 7, 2008 I will be going to Sudbury to support one of my favourite people in the world, his family and friends on the Walk for ALS. I will be a very proud member of team "Bruce's Buddies". The point of the walk is to raise funds towards ALS Research. Bruce is one of my oldest and dearest friends (we went to camp together when we were teenagers) and he was diagnosed with ALS over two years ago.

If you are interested in supporting my walk financially, or just providing some moral support, the link to my website for this walk is below. Check it out if you get a chance!

http://www.als.ca/events/mysite.aspx?fid=2128

Remember to stop, love and embrace those who make your world a beautiful place to be. And give an extra hug to those who make the world a little more difficult, they may be needing the love a little more. Life is way too short.

xoxo

OHL Champions!!!

Have I mentioned how much I love the Kitchener Rangers??!! They won their game tonight, which makes them the OHL Champions going into the Memorial Cup on Friday! It was such an exciting game and they played amazing. I had been frustrated for the last couple of days by people who call themselves fans but were "angry" at the Rangers for not winning the series against Belleville before tonight. They lost so few games all season that their fans came to expect them to win easily. I think a battle that is harder to win is sweetest!! There were people that didn't go tonight because they thought the Rangers would lose and they (the so-called fans) couldn't handle the stress! What about those boys on the ice that need the fan support? Who play hard for us all year and win!! Shouldn't we be there to cheer them on when they need an extra boost or some extra support?
I'm so proud of these guys and I can't wait to see them play in the Memorial Cup!
Go Rangers Go!

Baby Sam...

I have a new baby nephew and his name is Sam!! He was born in Barrie on April 21st and weighed in at a healthy 7 lbs, 14 oz. Mom is doing well (he arrived via c-section) and brother PJ is overwhelmed with his new brother!!

I haven't had the chance to go meet him yet....see post below and life being so busy...but I plan to go VERY soon! I can hardly wait to hold him and take in his baby essence!! It's good to fill up on babiness every now and then...