…Happy Birthday Barb
Texture Tuesday – January 26, 2021
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Monthly Archives: January 2021
Fired Up No More – Day 26
…thanks to Becky B. for hosting January Squares, https://beckybofwinchester.com/2021/01/26/square-up-26/
Thanks goodness that this cannon is no longer operational. It sits in front of Colborne Lodge, the home of the late John Howard who donated his property to the city. It is however a very rare specimen once used to protect the citizens of York. It was manufactured in 1845 and is only one of two or three that can still be found in the city. There is talk of moving it indoors because over the years this brass cannon has been vandalized and a few brass pieces have been removed.
In 1873, the Howards deeded the property to the city for use as a “Public Park for the free use benefit and enjoyment of the citizens of the City of Toronto forever.” The property was 165 acres in size. In 1876, the city purchased another 172 acres to the east and in 1930 they purchased an additional 71 acres to the west, which included Grenadier Pond.
A Day of Firsts
…Jan. 24, 2021 was Sevin’s first birthday
It was more than just our granddaughter’s first birthday.
First Snow
First time with balloons and new toys and close to taking first steps.
First time wearing her new outfit that Auntie Gaelan made her.
First birthday cake and first Zoom birthday party for all of us.
Happy day of firsts.
New Flower (January 25, 2021) – Mini Iris
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Monster Monday Plus Olaf x 2 – Jan. 25, 2021
….still going strong and sometimes Kevin gives us two monsters
Olaf 1 and 2 are courtesy of Gaelan and Winnie (mother and daughter collaboration).
More Upstairs – Jan. 25, 2021
….thanks to Becky B for hosting January Squares, https://xingfumama.blog/2021/01/25/clouding-up/
I climbed up the first set of stairs but I thought twice about taking those steps in the second photo. Instead I opted to walk up the road a little further down the path.
Monday Windows – January 25, 2021
….thanks to Ludwig for hosting Monday Windows, https://mondaywindow.wordpress.com/2021/01/25/monday-window-january-25-2021/
On Saturday my husband I took a trip to Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. During our walk we came across this lovely heritage site owned by Mr. Ball and his family back in the 1800s. The windows pictured here are from the grist mill where grains were ground to make flour and the St. George Anglican Church which was moved to the site when the parish had to build a bigger church back in the 1960s. The actual move took place in 1974.
Macro Monday – January 25, 2021
….my favourite day of the week
International Handwriting Day
…January 23rd was International Handwriting Day
I know I’m now a couple of days late to make this announcement but at the time I thought it was interesting. Handwriting really has become a lost art. In honour of the day I created a simple piece of art and second abstract piece.
Cheer Up – January Squares
….thanks to Becky B for hosting January Squares https://beckybofwinchester.com/2021/01/24/square-up-24/
Nothing cheers me up more that a bouquet of fresh flowers. Two of my favourites are these mini irises and yellow tulips.
Of course my granddaughters cheer me up even when I can only see them over the phone. Today is a special day in our family. It is Sevin’s first birthday today. We’re getting ready for a Zoom birthday party in the next few minutes.
Cheers!
Mama Cormier 