Our trip to Moncton included a couple of stops - Cows for ice cream ...
and the big lobster in Shediak.
The weather was more than cooperated albeit very windy. The sun shone and the roads were clear and dry. Could not have asked for any better this time of year.
Now that everyone has gone home, it was time to put Christmas away for another year.
I spent the next couple of days sorting, editing and putting away boxes of Christmas 'stuff'. When some things had languished in the dark cupboard for almost 8 years, it's time they were sent off for someone else to enjoy.
Saturday was a chilly but sunny day with very little wind when my friend Margie called to see if I was interested in going for a walk. Great idea. We met at her house and walked a total of maybe 2.5 km. Not a lot but enough for our first venture out in a very long time. It was good to get outside and get some fresh air and a bit of exercise - before the storm hit overnight and Sunday.
All while the kids were here we were hoping it would snow but such was not to be. It waited till they'd
been gone a few days and boy, did it snow. Apparently we received somewhere between 30 and 40 cms. Good thing it was a Sunday as it would have been a total snow day.
Tuesday was again a gorgeous day and now that I'm home all the time, I can go off snowshoeing in the middle of the morning with my friend Brenda!
We headed out into the woods but it was slow going. The snow was deep with just enough of a crust on top that it took a second or two to break through (well,Brenda did, I had it easy following in her footsteps!). We didn't go too far, again, not wanting to overdo it on our first outing of the season.
Things are quiet now that the kids are gone and Lloyd is back on his regular shift. We're still working out just how our days will flow. The only one who's really having issues seems to be Pumpkin. He's really missing having a ready lap to sit on whenever he wants. I think he's missing you Meg and Tristen.
James had a successful speed skating meet over the weekend. He came home with a bronze medal,
something he hasn't done in a while. Now that he skates with the big boys, the competition is much stiffer, so well done, James
And sadly, 2017 hasn't gotten off to a great start.
Although it wasn't a big surprise, I was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of a dear friend's mother. My friend Cathy and I have known each other since public school and I have many fond memories of time spent at their house growing up.Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend the funeral but Patti went in my place. Maisie had been a good friend of her Aunt Jean and Cathy is also her god mother. Apparently when Tristen learned this bit of information, he asked if that made Cathy his great god mother. Cathy replied that it absolutely did. Our condolences to the entire family.
Then a couple of days later I received a message from Patti that one of Meghan's friends had passed away. She had been diagnosed with cancer about a year and a half ago and had lost her difficult battle. I know Meghan is taking it very hard as I'm sure all the dance school students are, as Chelsea was one of them. Again, our condolences to her family and friends. The dance studio posted this information
Our hearts break with sadness that the world lost the bright and beautiful soul of Chelsea Visentin
today. Your classmates are honoured to have dedicated their dance to
you in June Chelsea, and we will cherish your rehearsal and recital
visit! Your smile, laugh and true beauty will be ever so missed... we
are just at a loss for words. As we carry the dance "Alive" with us this
spring know that our comp dancers are dancing for you. You will be
forever in our hearts and we know you will keep dancing in heaven 
❤️ #dancefamily
❤️ #dancefamily
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