First and foremost we need to remember what the focus of today is in Canada – Remembering… remembering the troops that are currently active and overseas, the ones who have sacrificed their lives for our well being, the veterans who has seen so much, and those who are still dealing with what they saw. In my generation in my family we do not have anyone currently in the army, but Ken DOES have a cousin on his side that is. She is an inspiration to me, I remember the first time I ever talked to her – well wrote to her – she had been sent over to Iraq and requested emails. And since then I have chatted with her over the internet and even on the phone… I look forward to meeting her in person one day – and her darling little girl.

My own father was in the reserves up until my brother was born. I remember vaguely, going to see dad do drills in his fatigues and the impression of importance and organization. Though for myself personally my fear of guns goes too deep to allow me to enter the reserves let alone the army I am so amazed by the strength of character and courage those that do so have. Thank you!

So I ran out of time last night and was unable to do a full blog entry. Trinity had her first library session – Fun for Ones. It was led by a lovely lady from New Zealand who sang songs from her native country. There was songs and a story and Trinity seemed to have a lot of fun! I am looking forward to next  Tuesday!

Since the Reuse Centre was not open until noon and our library class was at 10:15 we came home and had some quiet time. Our time at the Reuse Centre was well spent though… 4.00 got us ribbons, fabric pieces, tins, more cross stitch magazines (and in turn more ideas!), and a multitude of other bits and piece for craft projects. The boys each picked out a puzzle (one going so far as  to get a 1000 piece one because it has “lots of small pieces.”). I am really looking forward to using these supplies to make more gifts and create some more school projects.

Our Baby Girl Just Keeps on Going!

Our evening was wonderful. Fydo and his Mrs (Kristen), Ted and ourselves all sat down to a lengthy game of Arkham Horror. Something like 19 decks of cards and so many rules and interesting twists but we did it  – apparently it is one of the first co-operative board games – you work as a team to win! And it was so much fun! I would definitely play it again! Not only did Kristen and Fydo come bearing game but they also came with interestingly decorated cookies – everything from Santa to a teenage mutant turtle. Yummy!

Gaming it Up

During the game I managed two completions – my second Apple logo AND the mill hill bead Santa ornament. I am VERY pleased with Santa… Ken painstakingly cut it free of the excess paper and I added the beard and moustache, hanging look and attached the lantern. Now my mind is just spinning with ideas to make more! Ken would love to sit down with the speciality floss I have been gifted over the past few years and design our own pieces. That is one of my goals – to start using all those special items I have never used before. I have not been holding onto them for any reason other  than ignorance of usage. I am not sure what to do with the lovely threads!

Santa

This led to a VERY late night and for me – a very late morning… ok afternoon…. slept in and then a loooong bath later and my day is over before it began! BUT the boys have been busy with colouring and their boardgames and some play in the backyard.

This evening was their Christmas craft time with daddy – beading ornaments onto wire. These 3 are in love with ANYTHING beading add in wire and daddy – heaven! Candy canes and wreaths this time.

Hard at Work! (Zander green)

Very Pretty

I have not planned much for the rest of the week… I think we need to focus on completions… finishing cleaning, finishing projects, finishing thoughts, ideas. I know I always feel more in peace and in control when I don’t have a laundry list of half finished things chasing me around. As it is tonight I need to wrap up my Advent exchange gifts to be sent to the states for the first of December and am slowly working on moving my family gallery to November!

Gotta Make a Mess to Get Things Done Right?