Perfect Piggies

...'cause they're just too cute!

Who said you can take the farm out of the girl?

Perfect Piggies

...'cause they're just too cute!

Who said you can take the farm out of the girl?

Family Gatherings

Over the holidays we were blessed to spend time with extended family. This included a large gathering of my side of the family for a Christmas celebration on Dec 30. Thank goodness we rented the Senior's Centre as there was 33 of us. With only a few kids in tears from time to time, two who were sick to their stomach, and lots of laughter...a great time was had by all.

The following day brought us together with a few members of B's extended family including a much overdue visit with Great Grampa A. It was a lovely luncheon with only a few glitches. W managed to manhandle a cactus and had a hand full of stickers as a war wound. This was before he bonked poor Great Grampa A in the noggin with the cane. Our little shepard was a bit over zealous! Regardless, Great Grampa A was quite pleased with W and happy to have his family visit. (We'll return once W has better stick handling control with a cane!)

Family Gatherings

Over the holidays we were blessed to spend time with extended family. This included a large gathering of my side of the family for a Christmas celebration on Dec 30. Thank goodness we rented the Senior's Centre as there was 33 of us. With only a few kids in tears from time to time, two who were sick to their stomach, and lots of laughter...a great time was had by all.

The following day brought us together with a few members of B's extended family including a much overdue visit with Great Grampa A. It was a lovely luncheon with only a few glitches. W managed to manhandle a cactus and had a hand full of stickers as a war wound. This was before he bonked poor Great Grampa A in the noggin with the cane. Our little shepard was a bit over zealous! Regardless, Great Grampa A was quite pleased with W and happy to have his family visit. (We'll return once W has better stick handling control with a cane!)

Full Moon Freak Out

As per the calendar tonight is a full moon. Have you heard the "wives tales" of how people and animals go a little wonky during a full moon? Oh, let me testify that these are not tales but oh so true. After working in health care there is nothing that can dispute my conviction about this. Once upon a time I worked in a long term care centre. During one particular full moon a Resident was wheeling in circles whining over and over..."I don't know who I am or where I'm at, I don't know who I am or where I'm at..." to which another equally confused Resident patted the lady burning doughnuts in her wheelchair on the arm and compassionately stated, "That's nice Dear!"
Now, there are more tales to be told, but I shall hold my tongue (or in this case my fingers).
My query tonight is this, if a full moon brings out the craziness in people, why is it that tonight I feel more normal and sane than I have in days?

Full Moon Freak Out

As per the calendar tonight is a full moon. Have you heard the "wives tales" of how people and animals go a little wonky during a full moon? Oh, let me testify that these are not tales but oh so true. After working in health care there is nothing that can dispute my conviction about this. Once upon a time I worked in a long term care centre. During one particular full moon a Resident was wheeling in circles whining over and over..."I don't know who I am or where I'm at, I don't know who I am or where I'm at..." to which another equally confused Resident patted the lady burning doughnuts in her wheelchair on the arm and compassionately stated, "That's nice Dear!"
Now, there are more tales to be told, but I shall hold my tongue (or in this case my fingers).
My query tonight is this, if a full moon brings out the craziness in people, why is it that tonight I feel more normal and sane than I have in days?

Happy Holidays

Christmas Day was a hit. It brought smiles, laughter, good food, good friends, traditions continued such as homemade icecream & licking the beater, very little stress (wow!), and we are already looking forward to next year.

Until then, we'll do it all again this Saturday with 36 members of my immediate family. (Only one sister and her family will be missing.) It's certain that Saturday will bring more noise, laughter and good memories to follow.

Merry Christmas!