We are starting to reno our powder room tomorrow. We are going to replace the vanity, mirrors, lights and run hardwood into it, as well as into my office.....then we are re-staining the hall hardwood and the new in a darker stain. We have been here for 18 years now, and the bleached oak...well, what can I say?....it's just time for it to be kicked into this century!
I am looking forward to the changes....I'm all about the before and after.....just not much about the in between stuff! I'm not sure what color to paint...any suggestions? The floors will be a medium brown (no red) and the vanity is a darker wood with brown/tan granite, the fixtures will remain white. The hall is a vellum yellow.
Let me know what you think....
Today we gathered together at the Pan Pacific to celebrate a dear friend's birthday....although what really happened was that Pam brought us all together to celebrate friendship, and blessed us with a wonderful girl's lunch out. The view was amazing, the food delicious, and the company extraordinary. What a treat! Thanks, Pam for a wonderful day!
Where would any of us be without the gift of friendship?
I thank God for the friendship journey that is part of my life journey.
The friends that have known me since forever; the friends that have come into my life for just a short season; the new best friends that God has given me in recent years (you know who you are)...all are important to me. Caring friends, praying friends, come-along-side friends....each friend a special gift.
Friends....such a blessing from God.....go hug one today!
We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son, Jesus Christ. I John 1:3
We gathered together today to celebrate Father's Day...it was very relaxing and fun. We ate, some napped, we chatted and laughed.
Happy Father's Day, honey....I am truly thankful for the loving life partner you are to me, and for the Godly example you are to our kids.
Although both of our Dads are gone, we do remember and honour them today for their influence on our lives. They were both father and friend to us, a rare occurrence for sure....we were blessed. If I have one regret it is that my Dad didn't see us establish and grow Cranberry Creek.....he would have loved it! I get my entrepreneurial spirit from him...thanks, Dad.....it has made life very interesting.
Have a terrific day celebrating fatherhood!
On Saturday we joined family and friends to celebrate Ron and Shirley's milestone anniversary.
And what a party it was! Ken & Deb and Dan & Cari did a marvelous job of hosting the shin-dig....thanks, guys, we had a wonderful time!
And laughed some more.....
What a blessing it was to gather extended family together, and see how God is building up strong men and women of faith among what were once "the kidlets".
Generation to generation....God has set His seal upon our family....we are truly blessed.
For our generation, I pray that God will continue to work in each of our hearts, that we may seek God and His righteousness first and foremost in our lives. For the next generation, I pray for strength, courage, and guidance to find God's best plan for their lives. I also pray for those who are struggling with their walk with the Lord....I know the Good Shepherd will continue to seek out, keep and bring home his lambs.
Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness.
Happy Anniversary, Ron and Shirley....it was a joy to celebrate with you....May God continue to bless you as you journey together.
I am collecting 50 years worth of props to use in a skit. Tomorrow we are celebrating Ron and Shirley's 50th wedding anniversary....and we were put in charge of the skit...big mistake on their kids part!!
So I have written a dialog that is kind and complimentary of their years together. But this is where the skit comes in.....the two sons (sorry Ken and Dan...I kinda threw you under the skit bus!) will dress up in appropriate props related to what is being said. Oh, and Ken (all 6 foot plus of him) will be Shirley and Dan will be Ron. I hope it is well received....you never know about these kinda things.
Ron and Shirley just got back from a cruise of a lifetime....New York to Vancouver through the Panama Canal for 21 days.
Happy Anniversary, Ron and Shirley.....blessings to both of you
I'm off to go shopping...just because I can.
Have a wonderful Friday!
I sometimes think I really do see God....or at least heaven and the angels..... when I look into the eyes of a child.
Pure delight...just warms my heart.
We had a wonderful time visiting Trevor and Christy in Nanaimo....they picked us up and we stopped for ice cream, walked the mall (way too cold for any outside walking) and then had a relaxing dinner at Cactus Club.
Even in the clouds, the ferry ride scenery is gorgeous. We live in a wonderful part of the world!
Happy, Happy Birthday Jacob....you are a special gift from God to us. 
Tomorrow we are off to an Island in the Pacific to visit our kids and wee McPeach aka the bump.
Have a wonderful Monday, my friends
Redneck fun and games
