Sometimes you just HAVE to do a post just for yourself! I’m very sorry. This post will not make sense to anyone but me. BUT, I needed to blog, to have it in writing so I can refer to it throughout the year. Because TODAY January 9, 2017 is THE DAY!
What day is it?
Wishing you a great Monday and start of a brand new week! xo
This weekend is a SNOW weekend!
Lots of it in the forecast tonight and overnight!
We got a bit Friday! Enough to make everything a beautiful white. Even the deer were out and enjoyed it, munching on the berries on my front lawn. There’s a path from my backyard to the front under the trees.
So today’s snowy Saturday projects…
David is refinishing the love seat to match the chair we did in the fall and I am redecorating some trees, crafting a winter wreath and making soup!
First up…my East Coast tree! ( with a hint of Canada for Canada 150) I snagged this tree after Christmas for a steal…( was $100 and I got it for $25) It’s tucked in a corner in my guest room for now but when Chinese New Year is over, I’ll bring it out…
And then some decorations for Chinese New Year the end of January ( it’s my excuse for keeping my tree up longer haha Christmas tree revamp)
In the meantime David got the loveseat done!
And it started to SNOW!!
So I made soup! Two kinds actually. Wonton soup and Potato and Leek soup. YUMMY!
And to complete my “to do list” for this snowy Saturday…
I made a “Wintery” Snowman wreath for my front door.
Now it’s time for storm chips ( and strawberries) BECAUSE it’s really coming down and we’re cozy inside watching a little hockey.
Wishing you a good night!
I LOVE January! Especially the first weeks of a brand new year!!!
It is a month of reflection. It is also a month to make resolutions to organize, declutter and to make some changes. A few weeks ago David and I talked about this. We talked about 2017 and what to do? What it would bring? Goals and plans and what to accomplish. Some of the conversation stemmed from his back flaring up right before we went to China in December. It’s frustrating to have issues like that. You wonder if better health, and more REGULAR exercise could help these flare ups. We’re getting OLD!! Ok, older… and we NEED to look after ourselves…
We talked a lot and decided that for us 2017 is gonna be year of CHANGE…physically and health wise!! We are not in bad shape. Neither of us is overweight, although I have put on a few more pounds than I like since returning from living in China where I walked everywhere. So…in 2017, we are gonna do our best to strengthen and tone some areas physically to see if that helps with overall strength ( and back issues for David) We are gonna change our eating habits a bit…tweak a bit…just to have better energy. And we may even enjoy a massage or two each month. We are gonna try to spend more time breathing in the “fresh air”. Lots of things to change and try this year for better health and longevity.
So…2017…Let’s BRING it, we’re UP for the challenge!
Lots of things for reflection!
How cool is that? What do I mean? 10–25–50–75–150
I spent some time this morning getting my 2017 calendar all mapped out. I am such a planner and mark everything down. I also look for holidays, special events, and opportunities to celebrate to do FUN things and have ADVENTURE in what is sometimes the mundane.
Guess what? There are some milestone Birthdays to celebrate this year!!!
Maybe I should start with the first!!
150– Canada, our amazing country will celebrate 150 years of Confederation this year!! Actually there are celebrations and special events planned for Canada all year long!!! So starting January 1, 2017…Canada’s celebrating!!
75– On May 12, 2017 my wonderful Father will be 75
50– On December 26, 2017 I will be 50!!!! Whoa! Can’t be!!!
25– On July 30, 2017 my youngest son, my baby boy will be 25! How is this even possible?
10– On October 6, 2017 our Abby girl will be 10…that’s right she was born in October and given to me as a special gift for my 40th Birthday…10 years ago
So that’s why I say it will be a 10-25-50-75-150 year! There’s Lots to celebrate!!!!
And besides the 10–25–50–75–150 Birthdays…theres’ a whole lot more to celebrate!
January 1, 2017…
The people you love… The places you’re a part of… The memories you hold onto… …and those unforgettable moments when you close your eyes and breathe in life with a smile… A new year is a reminder to celebrate and give thanks for all the things that are good in your world… 💙
With an annual walk on the beach this afternoon after the rain cleared a bit ( yes we went yesterday because it was such a nice day BUT January 1st Beach walk is a tradition and a MUST) …a reflection of what was ( yesterday)… and what is to come (today) And a delicious seafood chowder to warm us up ( FULL of shrimp, haddock, scallops, lobster, crab and a little potato)
We are READY! It’s time to begin…
It’s the last of 2016. For us it will be a quiet one at home. As we anticipate a brand new year! It only seemed fitting to walk the beach and watch the waves…I LOVE the Ocean.
We did go out for Chinese food with my Mom & Dad. I LOVE Chinese food ( even if it’s not authentic) for New Year.
And then home to ring in the New Year ( with Miss Laura) watching TV and the celebrations in Ottawa and New York ( David’s sister and husband are celebrating in New York this year) and just enjoying a quiet evening relaxing.
WELCOME 2017!
Yep…it’s my birthday! The last one…
…the last one BEFORE the BIG 50 that is! 2017 is gonna be a HUGE year!
So I will celebrate this Birthday in a similar manner ( Birthday meal at my parents) as all the rest and remember the wonderful years of my forties…
This year we decided to have my Birthday dinner in the evening. It is usually at noon time BUT it’s kinda nice just to relax and veg with nothing planned ( and the kids all like to sleep in til noon on days off…hey they are shift workers so it’s understandable) And …James is taking off to Quebec today to spend a week’s vacay with friends and he made me a delicious brunch before he went…
Eggs Benedict topped with Maple Smoked Salmon
Birthday Mimosas
and…Birthday celebrations at Mom’s. Turkey burgers, lobster sandwiches, cake with boiled icing…
Birthday #49. I really can’t believe it! But next year is gonna be a hard one to swallow. I don’t feel like I could be of that age. Time sure flies…
BUT…I guess I’ve got a whole year to figure out what FIFTY is gonna look like for me. And there has to be a change!
What a WONDERFUL day it would be…
This is a GOODE Fam Christmas!
And later…some time at Nana & Papa’s home…
We had a wonderful day! I hope you did too! From Our Home in Nova Scotia on the East Coast of Canada, Merry Christmas!
…we will remember!
The birth of our Saviour!
It’s Christmas EVE!!! The MOST wonderful night of the year.
I love EVERYTHING about this day’s preparations of Family traditions…tortiere and yule log and steamed cranberry pudding
dressing up for Christmas Eve
our special church service and seeing dear friends and family that are home from away to spend Christmas with their loved ones
enjoying our Goode Family’s Christmas Eve Traditional meal. I have been making the same thing for 30 years…
Just the coziness and quietness only Christmas Eve brings
And now it’s time for bed…
BECAUSE Santa’s coming…tomorrow!
Ahh…it’s Friday! The Friday starting Christmas weekend. December 23rd. The eve of Christmas Eve. I cleaned my house all day getting ready for Christmas so that all I have to do tomorrow is make my special foods for Christmas Eve. I’m feeling a bit better, it took me a lot longer than normal to get my stuff done today. Hopefully I’m on the mend. So much so that I just wanted to do something fun and different tonight.
I am not one to go to the movies. I actually don’t watch a whole lot of movies. If I do I’ll wait a few months until I can watch them at home. BUT just for fun I thought I would go see one this week. I love movies where there’s music and animation!
This one looked like a lot of fun. I knew David wouldn’t really like it ( Rogue 1 was more in his scope) BUT just maybe he would “endure it”…for me. And I promise I will go see Rogue 1 with him over the holidays.
TONIGHT we Sing!
I loved it!!!!
Just An East Coast Girl 