Tag Archives: celebrations

What the heck happened to the city of my childhood?

What an awesome weekend!  In fact, it was so awesome that it’s hard to know where to begin, so I’ll just start at the beginning.  Every year I go to the Exposure Photo & Video Imaging Show in Toronto where … Continue reading

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Oink, Oink!

When I posted the mystery photo on Friday, I mentioned that we were heading to the Mandarin Restaurant this weekend to celebrate my oldest son, Bryan’s 21st birthday. We had a blast, as some of my Facebook friends can attest … Continue reading

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Circle of light

The fireworks that we went to see on Saturday night was only one event in a weekend full of festivities.  There was a classic car show, a BBQ, pony trail rides, an arts and crafts show, a volleyball tournament, an … Continue reading

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Let’s celebrate!

We had two pieces of great news this weekend – Bryan found out that he has been accepted into the new program he wanted at college after being on a waiting list for the past couple of months, and Daniel … Continue reading

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Diet Hiatus Continued…

A new record has been set for my birthday!  You know I had an icecream birthday cake at my brother’s house, and you also know that my mom and dad got me the most awesome chocolate cake with to die … Continue reading

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A friend for my paddle

I have decided something.  Birthdays are really, really hard on my waistline!  We are still in Kingston visiting my parents, and I have been eating like a pig the whole time. Yesterday, we went to visit my brother and his … Continue reading

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Beauty and the blur

Well, it’s about time I got back to those wedding shots, don’t you think?  I was doing really well at posting them on Facebook and a few on my blog right after the wedding, but then as usual I got … Continue reading

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Ahhh, weddings!!

Where do I begin?  When TBM found out that I was going to be near the 1000 Islands for my niece’s wedding, she challenged me to take 1000 photos over the weekend.  While I didn’t quite make it to 1000, … Continue reading

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I’ve been waiting for a shot like this!!

The mystery of the unknown visitor has not yet been solved, but I couldn’t wait any longer to start posting photos from the wedding. Having two boys and living an hour away from any photography studio made it pretty much … Continue reading

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You’ve got to be kidding me!!!

It’s Mother’s Day, and I have had a fabulous weekend!  Yesterday I spent the whole day with my best friend, and we met Susanna Kearsley, an amazing author that I only recently discovered.  This morning I had a nice chat … Continue reading

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