Tuesday, September 30, 2008

What a beautiful day!


It's Indian Summer! What a week we are having. Its above 20 all week , yesterday was 25! I really love Indian summer, it just puts you in a good mood. This morning I got up at 5:30 and went for a walk. The air was crisp but not in a way that made you cold. I walked until 7:30 am and watched the sun coming up. Such a simple thing, like a sunrise can really set the tone for the day.
I will enjoy the weather today and all week...because this will end and the winter will creep in and my mood will shift. SO ENJOY TODAY!!!!!

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

He seems to be gone


Orby, that is. We had frost last night and today I can't find him. His web is not redone either and I dont see an egg sac........ who knows..... bye bye Orby

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

This is our resident spider ORBY

This is ORBY... He is a Jewel Spider ,,,We had a bit of infestation of these last year and this year we had quite a few too. When we would see one we would kill them.... But for some reason I couldnt kill this one. He has been on our deck for about 1 month. He is actually kind of pretty an orange rusty color. The others are more whitish in color. Makes me think he is a male. Anyway we have watched him eat flies etc. He would come out at night, hide in the day. Yesterday I went to check on him, (I know wierd.) And his web was broken and I couldnt find him.. But just a few minutes ago I found him tucked under the lip of the roof. I am wondering why his web is broken and if he is done with his circle of life....... I will keep watching...

Just some pics I took,,,,,
















Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Fishing With hubby


Today Mike and I went Fishing on the Red Deer River. It was a beautiful day and we found a nice spot. First cast I caught a Brown trout, which apparently are hard to catch here. I think it was about 3 pounds. Mike caught 3 gold eye.. It was such a fun afternoon so peaceful I cant wait to do it again!

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Ever Wonder


Why some people make such a difference in other people's lives?


Today I was watching Good Morning America and there was an 12 year old boy, who was amazing. He really loved trains and saved pop can money so his whole class could have a ride on an old train. He raised more money on his own and more children were able to take this special train ride, that otherwise they could not afford. However, children with disabilities were not able to take the train ride, because it was built in the early days, and was not equipped for wheel chairs ,etc,,, So he was on a mission to raise money ,through his web page , to change that. His Mom was so touched, that she began to write to Ty (the extreme make over team) and now they are going to make the train accessible for people with disabilities. There was a Mom with twin boys, who both are in wheel chairs, and

she expressed how touched she was by this 12 year old boys efforts.


I watched this and shed a few tears, of joy and admiration.. and I was left wondering why is it that some people are so great, and why like me, I have done nothing of the sort........ I suppose it just takes action, like this boy.. Really made me think today what more can I do for others?

Thursday, September 4, 2008

The Guilt trip worked.... coffee at Moms


Last night I was chatting with my Mom, and she said that "you know I live really close to you maybe you can stop by sometime."

I talk to my mom nearly everyday and do more with my mom than most...but every once and awhile she will make me feel guilty about doing more ...

So after the gym I called and said,"Mom I am on the way over."

She wasnt even dressed yet.

It was a great visit I stayed for nearly 4 hours. My Mom is super easy to talk too, she likes to tell stories and loves to add her 2 cents. I am really glad I went over .I am so lucky to have my Mom, she has love for everyone. I forget that sometimes, and maybe I take it for granted.

I will have to remember that and do it more often...... Its good to be me today.. really good...... Thanks Mom!!!

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

14 years today...


Today is 14 years of marriage for me....and I wish that it felt really special... but it actually just feels like any other day. Nothing great just a Wednesday .... It has been a pretty good 14 years, filled with great ups and of course downs. We are still here holding on...maybe for 14more....I am lucky to have this man as my husband and do love him so.... Happy Anniversary....


I found this poem I gave Mike on our second anniversary...



Sometimes

your nearness

takes my breath away

And all the things

I want to say

can find no voice.

Then,in silence,

I can only hope

my eyes

will speak

my heart.