Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Memorable Times!

"If you want to live a memorable life, you have to be the kind of person who remembers to remember."
-Joshua Foer

"The best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time."
-Abraham Lincoln

"Time moves in one direction, memory in another."
-William Gibson


Any time we can spend with our grandkids, Mariah and Beau...
are MEMORABLE TIMES!
Here we were last Thursday to wish the kids a good time
at the lake... which is where they are this week.

Jana and her good friend Courtney spent many years of memorable times
both growing up through school and at dancing.
Courtney and her partner, Francois were visiting from Edmonton, and stopped
by Jana's Thursday to introduce us to their  adorable little girl...
LILY!
Babies always bring memorable times.

Jana and Courtney enjoyed a little trip down memory lane, and I know Jana
enjoyed some baby cuddles with baby, Lily, too!

We always enjoy when we can get together with our friends, Joan and Jerry.
We met with them and they treated us to a delicious supper last Thursday
at Montana's Restaurant... where we shared more memorable times.

Friday I met with former dance student, Kelly at a great little spot called
"D'LISH"... we shared many memories over a d'lish lunch, too.
Sunday we did our traditional sunday morning outing to Fuddrucker's
for breakfast and were joined  by good friends,
Bob, Jacquie, Danny, Judy and Vern.

Saturday I remembered my MOM & DAD on what would have
been their 64th Wedding Anniversary... and took a pic of
this beautiful locket of my mom's with photos of
their dating days... ah memorable times at their finest!

Sometimes the simple things add up to memorable times...
we have enjoyed our back yard so much in the great summer weather we
have had this past while.
I even got a heart shaped chip out of our bag of chips!!!

Saturday we were invited to the most wonderful evening
at our friend's Ross and Trona's  beautiful home... where many of our good friends
gathered to share in more memorable times!

We shared many delicious appies in the stunning backyard,
followed by a mouth watering meal in doors later.
So many memories were made and reviewed...and a lot of
laughs, too!

Trona and daughter, Rae, personalizing the desserts...this one with a
hockey stick and puck!

Each dessert was a work of art... created by the entire family...
memories in the making... and may I add so YUMMY!

Sunday evening a little impromptu supper with friend, Bob,
while Jacquie was out of town.
I just happened to catch Brian yawning here... he was very relaxed!!!
He and Bob shared many more memories  together,
while enjoying the warm summer evening

More memories...
For the past 11 dance seasons at Brenda 's School of Baton and Dance
(BSOBAD)...
I have hung memories on the many bulletin boards at her studio.
Yesterday  I updated 3 boards with the photos
the studio made while dancing in NY and twirling
in Holland this summer.

More memories...
just this morning we went to mass at St. Phillip's Church
to honour Brian's Brother, Bruce, who recently passed away.
A full celebration of his life will take place this Sunday
at the University Club (formerly the Faculty Club) on campus, at 1 PM.


My life has been a whirlwind of memorable times this summer and I continue to capture it in depth on both my phone and camera. I don't like to miss any memories along the way!

The photos above pretty much share the many things we have been up to this past week.

Just this morning I received a memorable text from my friend Lynne in Regina saying she had become a Grandma for her third time around... her daughter, Kristi, gave birth to a baby boy, MiLES KARL MICHAEL. What is even more special is he was born on his grandpa's birthday. MIKE received the birthday gift of a lifetime!
Kristi has two little girls already, so this little bundle of joy will be a memorable addition for them  and their sweet little family I am quite sure.

Jana, Nels and their kids have been enjoying this week of sunshine at Waskesiu Lake... and I know they will be making lots of memorable times together there.

As my pictures show... we have been treated to many outings and events since my last blog post.
The evening at our friend's Ross and Trona's lovely home was one to remember for sure. They put on a very nice meal and included many good friends of ours. I took a lot of photos there, but only included a few for now!

Life is busy... and this weekend will be busier with the celebration of my brother-in-law, Bruce's life.
Many out of town guests will be coming for that.
Although we are sad to lose Bruce, we have so many memorable times to help us remember him forever.

On that note...
my rhyme of the day...

My life is filled with rhythm and rhymes,
And also so many memorable times.
Whether in sunshine outside in our yard,
So much to share, it isn't too hard.
We feel so blessed to have many friends,
And with those people, the fun never ends.
Whether we are out here or there...
I've many photos and stories to share. 

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