GRiN... and "BEAR" iT!

"Some people grin and bear it, 
others smile and do it."
-Author Unknown

"A smile starts on the lips, a grin spreads to the eyes, a chuckle comes from the belly; But a good laugh bursts forth from the soul overflows, and bubbles all around."
-Carolyn Birmingham

"Once the bear's hug has got you, 
it is apt to be for keeps."
-Harold MacMillan

A BEARY cute photo of Mariah giving her little BEAR
a big BEAR HUG at her TEDDY BEAR PICNIC
at her school on Friday. 

I felt BEARY honored to be invited to the
TEDDY BEAR PICNIC, too! 

How cute is this "GRIN" & "BEAR" it photo?
This is Mariah and one of her BEARY
cute little friends from Grade one. 

This was my picnic bag all packed and BEARY ready to go! 

The sign on the Gymnasium door at Mariah's school...
filled with little teddy BEAR stickers and info!

Beau looking BEARY relaxed at his house before
 the BEARY fun picnic on Friday.
Note the Teddy BEAR and beautiful tree in the background!

BEAU once again "BEARY" relaxed!
He did a sleepover here last night and
was sound asleep when his daddy dropped him off. 

A really sweet pic of Beau enjoying the new
light up Snowman last night.
Unfortunately Costco called with a recall of these
saying they are considered a fire hazard...
so sadly it has to go back to the store.
(We will have to "grin & bear it!")

Here was BEAU GRINNING by our tree
in his new BEARY cute shirt last night!

I don't know who was more played out here...
Poppa on the couch or Beau sitting on the table??? 

SHUFFLE spends a lot of time in her kennel ,
but here is Beau letting her out briefly last night! 

Beau enjoying some stickers! 

BEAU grinning and playing with some of the ornaments here.

A BEARY special memory ...
these photos still sit out in our dining room.
Hard to believe we have been married 36 years
this coming Tuesday the 27th of November.
Our married life has been filled with many
BEAR HUGS !!!


I was feeling more than BEARY special when Mariah invited me to her grade one
TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC 
which was held in her school gym on Friday.
It was for all 3 grade one classes plus any family members who could attend and bring a blanket , bear and lunch to share in the fun!
I stopped by Jana's first so that her, Beau and I could travel along together.

Later that day we joined good friends
Joan and Gerry for a BEARY delicious supper and great visit, too, at Chilli's restaurant!

Yesterday after going to the gym in the morning I met my good friend, Ella at the new GAP shopping outlet here in the city and we cashed in on some BEARY  super good deals there, and ended up sharing a nice visit and tea at the little coffee shop by our homes called MOKA.

We had BEAU for a little sleepover last night, while his sister went to a little friends for a sleepover. Beau was not as energetic as some times due to a little cold he had. I woke up with the sniffles, too... so seem to be catching what ever it is that he has... oh oh... I guess I will have to GRIN and BEAR IT!

Hard to believe that today is exactly one month until CHRISTMAS... which I am sure will come faster than we know it.

This coming Tuesday Brian and I will celebrate one more year of WEDDED BLISS...
making it our 36th anniversary this year.
People say time flies when you are having fun, and it certainly has flown by for us that is for sure... and here is to many more years and loving BEAR HUGS for us!

To celebrate our special day of the year  this year we are BEARY LUCKY!!!!!!
We will be attending a concert with icon idol,
SIR PAUL McCARTNEY.
We are looking forward to a little visit in Edmonton for that, too.

So all in all ...
 lots to GRIN about and be
BEARY GRATEFUL for too!


There's been some BEARY special times
in my last few days,
From picnics, sleepovers, dining out
and shopping to amaze!
Lots of things are going on
in and around my life,
And soon I'll celebrate another year
of being a happy wife.
Off to a big concert... with idol
dear SIR PAUL...
I am BEARY excited for that...
 the trip and all!
Christmas is soon coming up,
it's just a month away.
Just so much to be thankful for
each and every day!