Monthly Archives: June 2009

My little cupcake

Posted on June 29, 2009 by mam

Her Royal Highness Princess Emma requested cupcakes to decorate for the Canada Day festivities.  Not store bought cupcakes, on such a festive day only homemade will do.   So being a good grandmother I made cupcakes from scratch. I managed to … Continue reading →

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Addiction

Posted on June 28, 2009 by mam

I’m starting to think quilting is an addiction.   Half way through my current project, I’m thinking of which quilt to start next.  It doesn’t matter that I’m no ways near completion of Summer Trellis, I’m jonesing for a new pattern … Continue reading →

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I’m a lucky girl

Posted on June 27, 2009 by mam

having such a wonderful DH.  He reminds me how lucky I am by bringing me four leaf clovers.  Carl can look at a lawn or field and spot a four leaf amongst the thousands of other clovers. Since his birthday … Continue reading →

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The hottest day of the year

Posted on June 26, 2009 by mam

and what am I doing? Quilting of course.  I’ve never been able to tolerate high temperatures or lots of sunshine.  After a bout with basal cell carcinoma and surgery on my face a few years back, I’m even more careful.   … Continue reading →

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A perfect day

Posted on June 25, 2009 by mam

Today was a perfect vacation day despite being on the road for 5 hours.  I spent yesterday cooking and preparing for today’s trip.  On Tuesday we ate both lunch and supper at a restaurant, so that was enough restaurant food … Continue reading →

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Housewarming gift

Posted on June 24, 2009 by mam

After his usual Saturday morning run to Tim Horton’s and Canadian Tire, my DH showed me the housewarming gift he purchased for our granddaughter Sarah.    Mind you a tool box would not be the first thing I considered buying Sarah, … Continue reading →

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V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N

Posted on June 22, 2009 by mam

I had to work 16 hours of overtime this past week to get everything done but tomorrow I start my holidays.  First on the agenda is a trip to Freddytown to deliver a truck load of furniture for her new … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day Dad!

Posted on June 21, 2009 by mam

A small man with a huge voice………….thanks for teaching us to stand up for ourselves!  Love you.

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Time goes too quickly

Posted on June 20, 2009 by mam

This has been a very busy week.   My grandson Addison graduated yesterday from NBCC Saint John.  Although he has been working since last October, the ceremony was not until yesterday.   Addison did not wish to do anything special to commemorate … Continue reading →

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Shiitake supper

Posted on June 18, 2009 by mam

We harvested the first two shiitake mushrooms, and what a taste treat! The only shiitake mushrooms I ate before were re-hydrated and rather chewy.  Fresh shiitake have a wonderful almost butter like taste with a touch of caramel sweetness. I … Continue reading →

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