The weekend....

Weather was beautiful and so was the trip to Saint John with the boys for their lacrosse tournament.
It was nice to see Malcolm's brother drop in to see the boys play and cousin Erin came for the evening game at the Lord Beaverbrook Arena, we had not been in this building in 50 years I am sure. lol. 

Both boys won their afternoon games and played very well, Trent got a lift back to Moncton with a
buddy so Garret, George Malcolm and I went to Tims for a coffee before heading up to Uncle Donnie's for a few items.  Snapped  a picture of them outside the house.

I got a visit into see my aunt Marg at the hospital while Malcolm took Garret for a bite at subway, his favorite take out, they brought me back a sandwich which was delicious by 6:30, Off to evening game, they loss but Garret got player of the game and what did he get for a gift, a gift certificate to subway for a sub. lol It was nice of Erin to come see the game , he does try to catch a game when they are in town.

Home at 12:30, a long day but a fun day too...

Happy birthday George..................

On to High School

 

 

Well its off to High school for Garret in the fall, the youngest grandchild to go....whow where does time go.

Rob and Sue along with the two grandmothers when to a lovely supper (Swiss Chalet) and it was very good......dessert was a cupcake .

After 11 years of Sue and Rob having kids in Riverview East school it comes to an end. Boy time flys when your having fun...

Festival in Moncton

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A festival was held in Moncton on the weekend, we drove down to see a few of the paintings but
they were all over town so didn't see many.

Looks like someone decorated a tree with afghans, I thought it was painted from a distance. lol

 

Now this is a beautiful painting found on Robinson Street, beautiful job. Really a work of art.

 

 

These are a pair of stairs I found on the internet, thought it was a lot of work getting into such a

small area.

 

Fathers Day

 

Fathers day and Sue, Garret and Kate came for a BBQ, Trent was off to Saint John  with his dad for

a lacrosse practice before his tournament this weekend.  Sent supper home.

 

Our first strawberry shortcake of the season with splenda, not bad.... Mal did have half a biscuit

Tried to get grandchildren in a picture but now at that age where "No pictures allowed"..lol

Oh well I'll sneak a few from time to time.

 

Found this picture of Mom and Dad eating one of dad's favorite meals, beans and looks like sausage

with them. Looks like we are also celebrating a birthday....

 

Another picture of Malcolm's dad with all of us a few years back in Miramichi.....

 

 

Still Grateful

As I turn on the TV I am hit by the tragedy that continues throughout the world , then I remember

what I am most grateful for:

A home, family coffee and friends. What more can we ask for. Its the little things that can make us

laugh and times with our friends and family that we cherish.  I think of how many families were affected by Orlando tragedy and what they are feeling as there memories go back to the good times they shared.

Think of what your grateful for today::

flowers

A lovely day Saturday to head to the garden center at John's in Riverview, lots of beautiful

flowers and Mr. Mac loves to go see whats new for this year.  At John's you get great ideas

and they are so helpful.

On the way back we stopped at the Cormier's who were busy setting up their pool and gazebo.

Susan loved our choice of flowers and of course dad was more than happy to go get more to

plant for them. lol

Had to share the picture of my plant given to me from my dear friend Anitha a few years back

on Mothers day. Now the plant is as taller than me.....looks so nice Anitha and hope you get one

for your new home.

flying unbrella

Malcolm came into the house asking why I took the umbrella out of table to which I responded, "I never touched it".  We looked everywhere in the yard and thought who would take an umbrella on us.
I looked up to the roof and there it sat, just like a TV satelite dish people have on there homes but no one
sitting under it hide from the  catch the rays of the sun. lol

Now how in the world shall we get it down, Mal afraid of heights and I wasn't climbing no ladder.
Before I knew it he found a new use for his ball retriever and finally got it down. Never know what
you will find when you look around. lol

Sunday brought more rain.....come on summer , grass is green but we want to see sun.

Prayers to those who lost their lives in Orlando, such a tragedy to all those just trying to enjoy an evening.....who would have ever thought one person could take so many lives .

Miramichi day 3

Pat and Linda

Pat, Linda and Pat

Pat, Edna and Pat 

Pat, Reed and Pat

Pat, Brenda and Pat

Pat, Pat and June

Planned on leaving on Monday by train but Linda was coming into town and said "why don't you

stay and we will get together and have supper at the Howard Johnston" so didn't take much persuasion to convince me so off we went for a great stir fry.

On Tuesday Edna and Reed had us for a BBQ and it was some good, I know sounds like we

did a lot of eating and Yes we sure did but it was fun... Edna made me a few little shawls to give

a few friends from my chemo group and boy did not take her long to whip them up. Thanks again Edna and Reed, great evening. 

The next day we were off to the other side of the River to meet up with June and as we entered Tims met another past employee of the bank Brenda so had to sit down in our familiar place for a chat.

Along came June and few hours later we dropped into the bank to see the few girls we still knew working there who are not far away from retirement and anxiously counting the days.

Could not leave Miramichi with a feed of Esty's so more food and laughter before heading for

home.... A great week.

Thanks to Ron and Jan for the ride to Miramichi.... great to see my cousins again.

Visit to Miramichi

 

ducks flipping around the water


Had a great 5 days on the Miramichi, felt like coming home..got to see all the girls I worked with and lots  of
familiar faces around the area.

Pat Helen and I went to a few yard sales around town and there I met many more people who even remembered
Mom.  Brunch at Fundy line was a hit.

The next evening we joined the girls for supper at the Portage and lots of laughs......great time everyone