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Monday, May 19th 2008

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We had wonderful weather for a change and it made for a great weekend! Saturday afternoon D’s cousin and his family came by who I hadn’t seen for many years, to pickup some furniture we had sitting in our garage (I’m finally getting my garage cleaned out so more than one car can get in!! woo hoo!). We told them to have the kids bring their swimsuits which made for some very happy kiddos. D had turned the heat up on the pool so the water was perfect temperature!

Later that day, D and I went to one of his colleagues home for a wonderful dinner, drinks and lots of laughs! Had a great time and enjoyed meeting some new people.

Sunday was absolutely gorgeous, while D worked on some schoolwork (he’s almost done with his Masters!! YEAH!!) I went out and watered my flowers and cleaned the pool. Brit came over, and by noon everyone was outside, playing in the pool. Brandon grilled hamburgers, which I think he did that just to impress his fiancé, but he did do a good job so he succeed! We played water volleyball and I have the proof of my superior playing, a slightly swollen eye from a direct hit!

Now I was diligent about the sunscreen, I use the “froggie” kind SPF35. I would spray everyone anytime they got out of the pool. I’d spray myself also. We use the “froggie” lip balm also, have to protect those lips! But wouldn’t you know, I’m the one that got fried! I’m sunburned enough that I am slightly miserable! I love having a pool, not sure how I am loving the effects of it! I better end up with one heck of a tan, I’m just saying!

One thing we noticed this weekend when we were out in the yard, is we seem to have a nest of hawks near us! Saturday I only saw one, with a large wing span flying over the house, pretty close too! It was quite the awesome sight! Then on Sunday I noticed it was back circling around the same area, disappeared for awhile and then came back, but then I looked and in the area I saw THREE hawks! I’ve never been a bird watcher, but living out here in the open area, it’s quite amazing at what you see!

So that was my weekend, how was yours?

Please visit my dear friends:
Leanne, Janet, and Shephard!

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Monday, May 12th 2008

filed in: Photos, Weekend Update

It was an absolutely wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! I had the opportunity to spend Mother’s day with my mother, sister and all our family. We went to the Scarborough Renaissance Festival, something I have always wanted to do. I wasn’t sure what to expect as I had only seen the commercials and checked out the website, so while we were waiting at the front gate for my sister and her bunch to join us I have to admit, I was surprised at those who were walking up in full dress. Some folks really get into the Renaissance Festival! While waiting a “priest” walked up and began chatting with me, during the conversation he asked,

“Are you a fair virgin?”

My mom almost choked, my husband roared laughing, and everyone else found it hilarious! I just gave the “priest” the look of “do I look like a virgin?” I did reply that I refused to answer that question on the grounds it would incriminate me! And that folks, is how our day in 1533 began!

Here’s just a few things we experienced….(I’m going to break this up in several posts since I ended up taking over 400 photos! )

We were surrounded by wenches and ladies but it was the knights (handsome ones at that! ) that caught my camera lens!

He proclaimed to the crowd after I shot this photo, “She shot me with a Canon!”

Dark Knights were also handsome, flashing their dangerous grins….

There was music floating in the air all around us! We caught one act that blew us away, the band ”The Rogues” was fantastic! If you like good Celtic music, check them out! Great music & sense of humor too….

The Rogues

There’s just something about a man in a kilt!!

There is a ton of food, so choosing what to eat became a huge decision! We settled on Turkey legs, which were delicious, even though you felt like a barbarian eating one!

Big D & Brit chowing down!

After our turkey legs we saw many hams, of the two legged kind…

And what Renaissance Festival would be complete without royalty, Queen Anne & King Henry VIII graced us with their presence.

Though they were the official “royalty” at the festival I have to say I think my mom made the best Queen for the day!

She was so regal sitting there even stranger’s bowed to her as they passed by!

That’s enough for now, I still have lot’s to share but that will have to wait! It was a great day, lots of wonderful memories were made and lots of laughs with the people I love.

Hope your weekend was fun filled and spent with the ones you love!

Please visit my dear friends:
Jane, Janet, Sheila Burns, and Melli!

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