From Home (130/365)

Periodically, in my mailbox, I find care packages from home. These are just some of the sorts of items that I find in those treasured boxes: clothing for Petite, treats for me, toys for Petite, and at the moment, because it's coming (too quickly for my liking!), two birthday cards for me as well. I'm so lucky to have a loving, caring family.

Man, I wish I lived back home. *sigh*

 

Toes! (115/365)

Cupcakes for a Tea Party (114/365)

Poppy Cuddles for Two (113/365)

Bedtime Fun with Nana (112/365)

Poppy Games! (111/365)

Nana and Poppy have arrived! YAY!

Bowling! (91/365)

Bubbles! (78/365)

Out on our front drive, blowing bubbles with Auntie B. And loving it!

Later that night, at dinner, Mom, Aunt B and I were enjoying a cup of tea. Petite got up from the table and went to the kitchen. I asked, "Where are you going?" She replied, "To get a cup. Tea." Upon returning with her cup and a book, she plopped herself down in the chair, set her book down and took out a cookie to have with her tea. Too funny! Oh my girl, you have the sweetest demeanour ever!

*Apologies for the tardiness; my family was visiting and things were rather busy. I took these photos during their visit here, however, I'm only finding time to upload them now... a week late.

Cinderella (71/365)

Hubby was home tonight and the three of us sat and watched the original 1950 version of Cinderella.

By the time "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo" came on, Petite was bouncing along in time with the music, astride the arm of the sofa.

When she saw Cinderella and the Prince kiss at the end of the film, she declared, "Awwww, that's sooo nice."

Pancake Day (52/365)

Petite, my girlfriend K, and her daughter K, enjoying pancakes at my house for Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday).

It was yummy! Petite found 11 cents, I only found 6 cents, but K and K cleaned up, finding over $3.40 between them! WOW! My girlfriend got the ring, and I got the button.

Horsing Around (49/365)

Playing with Daddy, and squealing my head off!

Dinner Out! (42/365)

Photo will be forthcoming; it's on the camera and I need to download it. (*Updated on Tuesday, Feb. 14.)

But we went out to celebrate my stepson's 16th birthday. I can't believe how big he's grown. Yikes!

This is my friend's daughter K, and my stepson, J. It's crazy to watch them grow!

My Favourite Book (33/365)

Nana read her favourite book before she left.

I give you, Nana... reading "Fox in Socks" by Dr. Seuss.

Jump on Poppy's Bed! (32/365)

Horsing around with Poppy and Nana.

It's wonderful to see my parents enjoy their granddaughter so very much. I am blessed.

Peekaboo! (31/365)

Playing peekaboo with Nana at the restaurant.

She had a blast. And so did Petite!

Walk a Mile in His Shoes (29/365)

Petite in Poppy's sneakers, flouncing around the house in her nightgown this morning.

Too cute.

Poppy with his Girl (26/365)

Poppy and Nana arrived late last night after a journey up the eastern seaboard. They're here for one week, and by the looks of it, they'll be grabbing as many hugs and kisses as they can!

Today, you get to see Poppy with his girl. I promise a picture of Nana will be forthcoming; I just didn't manage to catch one yet!

The Guest Room (25/365)

This is our guest bedroom. It's been known by a few names over the years, but this is the name that it's had most often.

In about one hour, Mom and Dad arrive. They'll be staying in this bedroom for one week while they're visiting us. It's a "stopover" per se: they've been visiting my sister and her family in the States and now, on their way home to the east coast, Mom and Dad had to stop and see Petite.

I'm looking forward to seeing them. I haven't seen them since August so it'll be nice.

Lots to do. Lots to discuss. Plans to make.

I love my family. I am glad Petite can have such a good relationship with them, even if they don't live nearby.