Blogger's Block

Hi Everyone.

Truly sorry for the blog delay. I honestly feel like I don't have much to talk about. I don't like to post without pictures either and so I come online with intentions to blog and then disappear instead, as dial up requires a lot of time and energy.

We are on my parents farm right now taking an extended break - 3 weeks. It's so great to have time with my family, and sharing Christmas with them.

Most of the days are spent playing with my brother's kids who are growing up fast. They are beautiful, and smart, and so polite....really really good kids. There's nothing like seeing their little faces light up when they see you and greet you at the door. Or hear them say your name... or pick you to sit next too. Everything is so simple and good and kind, and happy in their world. I love it.

And Monday my sister-n-law and I went to The City (Saskatoon) and shopped all day together. Although we got lots done, it was the time together that was the best. We could have been doing anything - and it's just time talking that makes it great.

Leigh and I have had some great conversations with mom and dad, and lots of fun playing games. Jason is here and planning his wedding. What a great season....I realize my life is so rich. I hope in the busyness and hectic moments of the day I won't forget what's really important. People.

So I try to be encouraging when I can...Listening to others, and loving them too, and help be the best I can be for someone else. That's me today. A little mushy...
Maybe a little TOO mushy
HEY!
JERKFACE get out of my way!

Ahhh that's better, Whew!
Back to normal.

Comments

joanna said…
i'm so glad you posted from the farm! we all miss you so much but i am glad you're there, it sounds like you are having a great time, say 'hi' to everyone. teaching is going well...check out our new post of soph eating squid...love you!
jo
6:16 pm
Carlene said…
I think the mushy Ange is the real Ange that we all love sooooo much! So glad you have time just to be, with your family. We are all missing you two at presents as we remember how great it was having you here! Have fun! Love you.
8:29 pm
Heather said…
yea your back.. miss you lots. glad you are enjoying christmas on the farm.. it is good to be rich in life.. love you lots. merry christmas to you and your fam..
1:55 am
Ross O said…
I'm getting on a flight to Newcastle to get the truck tomorrow, would we run out of fuel if I asked them to go to Canada instead,tell Jud I would luv to be there too, have fun you guy's.
7:51 am
Ryan said…
Almost didnt reconize you without the Jerkface remark!

Merry Christmas!
6:26 pm
Mark said…
Merry Christmas Ange. Miss ya heaps, Say hi to everyone for me.
10:59 pm
hannah said…
i love you and miss you! merry christmas!
8:21 am
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