Friendly Friday – Nostalgia

Posted on July 3, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Amanda for hosting this week’s Friendly Friday

Everyone once in awhile Facebook or my Photo Stream appear on my phone and remind me of events that took place in the past. It seems that I have done a most of my travelling in July which isn’t really unusual because the summer was the only time I could get away as a teacher.

Here are a few of my favourite moments from the past.

My husband when I first met him in 1972.

Our daughter’s wedding day, 9/10/11

Hiking up the cliff side in Houth, Ireland 2011

Can you believe this is the same guy but 30 years younger?

My Dad meeting his first great grandchild, Winnie.

At Andrea’s and Josie’s wedding

Travelling with our daughter and granddaughter in Italy, July 2016

The family at Azadeh’s and Brendan’s wedding in Assisi, July 2016

Venice with my husband in July 2020

Gaelan, Winnie and me in Florence in July 2020

Visiting Brendan and Azadeh in London with the girls, 2018

Touring the neighbourhoods of London with Andrea and Josie, 2018

New Flower (July 3, 2020) – Basket Flower

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Wordless Wednesday – July 1, 2020

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….happy Birthday Canada

Day 2 – Looking Up Through the Garden

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Becky B for hosting the Square Perspectives Challenge

Cee’s Friday Funny Finds – June 26, 2020

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Cee for hosting Friday Funny Finds

My 4 1/2 year old granddaughter is writing a book about pirates. When I asked her who the main characters were she told me Captain Raw Salmon and Captain Wasabi. Have you guessed that she loves sushi.

I told her I would try to come up with some sketches of these two characters. Here is my first attempt.

When I inquired further about the story line I was told it included Purple Palm trees, jungles, swimming snakes, a jaguar and a treasure chest. Oh I almost forgot….biting crabs.

When she saw the drawings I asked her if there was anything else I should add. She told me to send them to her and she would add more detail. Not sure if that is a compliment or a not. I love four year olds.

Friendly Friday – Summer Traditions

Posted on June 26, 2020 by Mama Cormier

,,,thanks to Sandy for hosting this week’s Friendly Friday Photo Challenge

Summer traditions may be on hold this year as we’re still not allowed to go to the cottage. Hopefully we’ll hear in the next few days when Christian Island opens up to lessee holders. When it does there will be quite a few restrictions, like no friends and only immediate family will be allowed on the ferry.

Having said that we’re still able to barbeque in the backyard and go for walks through the parks. Some of these photos are from years past.

Community Corn Roasts (cancelled this year)

Driving Through the Country

Ice-Cream with Winnie

Swimming at the Lake

Summer Fun Runs (cancelled this year)

Sunsets on Big Sand Bay

Walks Along the Beach

Sharing a Meal at the Cottage

The CNE (cancelled this year)

Relaxing on the Deck at Friend’s Cottage

BBQ in the Backyard

New Flower (June 26, 2020) – Pale Pink Peonies

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Door, Drawers and Cabinets Knobs and Handles

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Cee for hosting the Fun Foto Challenge

I went way back into the archives for these.

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Signs During COVID-19

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…..for those who don’t know the 19 stands for the year the virus came to be

Here in Toronto we are just about to go to stage 2 which means that things will start to open with some restrictions, such as hair salons and outdoor patios. All around our neighbourhood there are signs that indicate that we still need to be careful, wear a mask and stay socially distant. They also show how this virus has impacted some families.