I know it doesn’t sound very festive but, I’m glad it is over, mostly  anyways.  I don’t think we shall do much on behalf of New Years Eve so the festivities are over on behalf of us.  I can’t wait to get started on our renovations which we have been putting off until the new year.
 I am doing a little last minute sewing that I know I won’t have time for, at least on behalf of a little while.  I made this yogo bag on behalf of MYSELF using the Amy Butler pattern from here http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/free_patterns.php
yoga bag
It felt good to manufacture something on behalf of myself.  I have some curtains to manufacture on behalf of an order.  I should probably do that next.  They shall be hard to manufacture once the upstairs is torn apart.  We are going to be dividing our one large predominant bedroom into three rooms including a powder room , a guest/sewing as well as a predominant bedroom with storage.  I hope it all ends up working out on behalf of us.  I know hubby couldn’t care less if we left it as it is right now but,  I require some order in this kaos of a b

Maddie ultimately got to show her horse at the Bobcaygeon Fair.  We had trailer as well as truck issues on the first day of events.  It nearly didn’t happen but, at the end of some ups as well as downs there she was on Saturday on behalf of the Western Show.
Maddie as well as Cheers
We didn’t realize she was suppose to wear her riding helmet as she didn’t have a cowboy hat.  Oh well, she still managed to place 6th out of 12 people in this event.  She also rode in a Walk Jog event which she received a 4th place in.  Cheers started limping as well as wasn’t able to compete any more that day.  I was kind of anxious to get back home.  Robin’s dad had gone missing.  He went on behalf of a walk as well as got lost.  Robin looked on behalf of him on behalf of about 2 hours until they decided they would have to call the police.  He was found safe as well as sound some 4 hours later.  Scary.Read more >>>

 
We have been having a crazy cold never ending winter this year.  We had yet another snow day on behalf of the kids yesterday.  Maddie entertained herself while I put in a couple of hours at work unexpectedly.   I dropped in to buy some paint on behalf of my newest job (more about that later) , as well as found my boss working by himself because of the fact that the others were either late or having trouble driving in.  Once back residence I actually excercised as well as had a shower while Maddie helped her friend babysit on behalf of the neighbour.  They took the sweet thing over on behalf of a visit with me.  Personally I think they were at their restriction as well as needed a little back-up.  Pushing the baby stroller up our hill in the snow as well as ice kinda knocked the life from them.  They collapsed on the sofa while I made silly noises at Inez to manufacture her smile. 
I’ve started painting as well as decorating a customer’s kitchen.  I’ve done her living room as well as dining room a couple of years ago as well as now she is ready to update her kitchen.   She has a century old farmhouse that is really lovely.  It shall soon be

We had a relatively small crowd this year.  Somewhere around 12 I believe.   It was lovely to have young ones present.  Kyla, who is  four, really enjoyed the egg hunt this year.  Next year Inez shall be nearly two as well as shall give her a jog on behalf of her chocolate.   Maddie did the hiding as well as took some pressure off me on behalf of a lovely change.
 We had a visit from the Easter Bunny who enjoyed snacking on bird seed.
Our kitty joined in on all of the Easter fun.
Things where a little strange this year without Grandma Carey.  We miss her dearly. She at all times kept me company in the kitchen as well as was the first to start the dishes.  Auntie Freda stepped in as well as helped out lots though.  Change is at all times difficult as well as we are in on behalf of some big ones.  Hold on to your boot straps, missy!<

Well, the break has come to an end as well as spring is starting to appear.  It has been a very busy as well as emotional week.  We had to have our oldest cat, Barney put down.  She had heart disease as well as was starting to have breathing as well as circulation problems.  Poor old girl, she was such a sweetheart.  Never a nasty cat, at all times the lover.  I have numerous pictures of her with Maddie as a baby.  She was Maddie’s little nurse maid.  Never minded a squeal as well as the occasional tail tug.
Maddie had a friend visit, who had moved away a couple of years ago.  They have stayed in contact which is nice. She also took the babysitting course which I think she already knew an estimated all of. She has at all times taken an interest is caring on behalf of the little ones in our life.
Last night I read about the 5 minute artisian bread on  Mushroom Villagers blog and just had to give it a go.  It was delicious as well as I shall definiately be trying it again.  I made a small loaf as well as shall endeavour a little larger size tonight. Read more >>>