Friendly Friday Challenge – Special Treats

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Mama Cormier

...thanks to Sandy this week for hosting the Friendly Friday Challenge https://thesandychronicles.blog/2021/01/29/friendly-friday-challenge-special-treats/

I have quite the sweet tooth but mostly for cookies or cakes. I’ve never been one for candy, other than chocolate. My husband also has a sweet tooth and he has asked me not to bring any sweets into the house for awhile. If I have one cookie he’ll eat three.

For the challenge this week I’ve gone back into the archives to search for special treats. I soon discovered that not all yummy pleasures have to be made with sugar. Fresh strawberries and homemade pizza are always special in our house.

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Friendly Friday Photo Challenge – Quiet Places

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Amanda for hosting this week’s Friendly Friday Photo Challenge https://viewfromtheback.com/2020/09/25/friday-photo-challenge-63/

Whether it’s close to home or up at the cottage, my quiet places almost always include water. Pictures #1, 5 and 6 were taken right here in Toronto and the others from Georgian Bay.

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Friendly Friday Photo Challenge – Morning Rituals

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Sandy for hosting this week’s Friendly Friday Photo Challenge https://thesandychronicles.blog/2020/09/18/friendly-friday-morning-rituals/

My morning ritual changes depending on the time of year and where I am. The one constant, though, is my morning coffee.

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Friendly Friday Photo Challenge – Colour Harmony

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Amanda from https://forestwoodfolkart.wordpress.com/2020/08/14/friendly-friday-challenge-colour-harmonies/ for hosting the Friendly Friday Photo Challenge

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Friendly Friday – Close Encounter

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Amanda from Something to Ponder About for hosting Friendly Friday Challenge

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

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

Friendly Friday Photo Challenge – In Transit

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Mama Cormier

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

During COVID-19 we’re back to basics when it comes to travelling. More people are walking or riding their bikes and when necessary to get further away people are using their cars. I for one have saved a lot of money on gas in the last three months. I’ve only filled up once.

Friendly Friday Photo Challenge – Comfort Food

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Mama Cormier

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

Comfort foods during COVID-19 have caused me to gain at least six pounds. Despite walking an average 13 000 steps a day comfort foods which are high in carbs are my downfall.

My husband, when he’s feeling okay, has found a renewed love of cooking. I don’t complain and I enjoy what he prepares immensely. The best meals are the ones we work on together. Here are some of my favourite comfort foods that we’ve enjoyed over the last 10 weeks.

Raisin Scones

Homemade Bread

Roast Pork and Mashed Cauliflower

Homemade Pizza

Lemon Pasta with Pancetta

Cowboy Cookies

Breakfast made by Kevin (vegetable hash under a fried egg)

Friendly Friday Photo Challenge – Reimagine Orange

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Sandy from the Sandy Chronicles for hosting this week’s Friendly Friday Photo Challenge

I could look for ‘orange’ items or re-image some older photos to take on an orange hue. All these photos were orange to begin with with one exception. Can you guess which one was altered? They were all edited somewhat but one changed colour completely.