Photo 230 - October 30, 2013

Getting ready for Halloween! DH is still a kid at heart!

Photo 299 - October 29, 2013

Pumpkins in the hood. 

Photo 298 - October 28, 2013

I treated myself to a new Pandora bracelet today. This one is going to be my Christmas bracelet. I started it off with a beautiful charm, angel wings to represent my mom and Jackie who can't be with us this Christmas. 

Photo 297 - October 27, 2013

The Rose Beyond the Wall

by A.L. Frink

Near shady wall a rose once grew,

budded and blossomed in God's free light,

Watered and fed by morning dew,

Shedding its sweetness day and night.

As it grew and blossomed fair and tall,

Slowly rising to loftier height,

It came to a crevice in the wall,

Through which there shone a beam of light.

Onward it crept with added strength,

With never a thought of fear or pride,

It followed the crevice-length

And unfolded itself on the other side.

The light, the dew, the broadening view,

Were found the same as they were before

And it lost itself in beauties new,

Breathing its fragrance more and more.

Shall claim of death cause us to grieve

And make our courage faint or fall?

Nay, let us faith and hope receive

The rose still grows beyond the wall.

Scattering fragrance far and wide,

Just as it did in days of yore,

Just as it did on the other side,

Just as it will forevermore.

We paid tribute to the beautiful life of Jacqueline today. Although it was such a sad day, there was so much beauty in it. The sun was shining, Jackie's daughter was AMAZING, the speeches were beautiful, the poems, songs and writings couldn't have been more appropriate and touching. 

Jackie brought so many people together both in life and death. I feel blessed to be apart of such an amazing community and to have known Jackie. For it is through her that I became closer to some amazing women who I can now call my friends. Thank you for being a part of my life Jackie. As promised, I will always keep a special eye on your beautiful girl. Your light lives on my friend, I will miss you. I am so sad that you are gone, but at peace that you are no longer in pain. 

Please consider donating to the BC Cancer Agency.

Photo 296 - October 26, 2013

Releasing the balloons with all the children's notes and pictures to Jackie...

Photo 295 - October 25, 2013

Working on my gift to Jackie's daughter tonight.

Photo 294 - October 24, 2013

Emily delivered her homemade cookies she made to her sponsors today.

Photo 293 - October 23, 2013

I had a lovely dinner with my dear friends Sue and Izzy tonight. So nice to see you girls!

Photo 292 - October 22, 2013

This is Puggy, he's being fostered temporarily and is looking for a home ...

Photo 291 - October 21, 2013

I work with some of the most lovely women! A little thank you for me for working on Jackie's handout for this coming weekend.

Photo 290 - October 20, 2013

 

A beautiful foggy fall day. 

 

Photo 289 - October 19, 2013

Em completes her 3 hour bike-a-thon today raising $185 from her sponsors. 

 

Photo 288 - October 18, 2013

Love love lovin my new Filofax!

 

Photo 287 - October 17, 2013

Last minute study time on the way to school. 

 

Photo 286 - October 16, 2013

Diane and I met up for dinner and beers to celebrate her birthday tonight. It was a great visit!

 

Photo 285 - October 15, 2013

Out for a walk with Beans today. 

Photo 284 - October 14, 2013

Gold medal first place winners at North Shore Thanksgiving Tournament not letting in one goal all tourney!

Photo 283 - October 13, 2013

Game 3, Tie 0-0 playing the number 1 ranking team in a division above us. We play the Whistler team tomorrow for first place. Go Team! Let's bring home medals again this year!

 

Photo 282 - October 12, 2013

Thanksgiving Tournament. Game 1: Tie, 0-0,Game 2:  Win 3-0

 

Photo 281 - October 11, 2013

A new urban garden sprouting up in the hood. 

 

Photo 280 - October 10, 2013

I

I think I have a new addiction to office supplies now waiting for my new Filofax to arrive lol

Photo 279 - October 9, 2013

Fall is definitely in the air. 

Photo 278 - October 8, 2013

Good morning Pearly Girl!

Photo 277 - October 7, 2013

 My new progressives. They sure take some getting use to!

Photo 276 - October 6, 2013

It's the little things that make me smile lol. I found this in my housecoat pocket this morning. On the back was written in teeny tiny letters...Merry Xmax. 

 

Photo 275 - October 5, 2013

Whitney and I went shopping today up at Aberdeen and she found herself a purple iPhone case. I think she has a thing for purple! 

 

Photo 274 - October 4, 2013

I think I gots to get me one 

 

Photo 273 - October 3, 2013

Counting all the money the kids raised during the Terry Fox run. Over $2,517. Awesome and such a great cause!

Photo 272 - October 2, 2013

My girl made me the most delicious pumpkin spiced latte tonight with canned pumpkin! Who woulda thunk it?!

Photo 271 - October1, 2013

It was little Sophia's birthday today and she was sweet enough to bring me a pretty pink cupcake!