Lists of 2012 - #23

Listography 2012 - #23 - The Best Things About Being Married

1.  Having a partner to share the good times

2.  A sounding board is always available, even when I don't necessarily want one!

3.  Sharing our faith journey and discussing what God wants of us

4.  Having 4 children together

5.  There's always a mechanic in the house

6.  Not sleeping alone

7.  Never a dull moment

8.  There's someone to eat my cooking

9.  Watching the love and fun between him and our grandchildren

10.  Sharing travel adventures

11.  Learning new skills because he believes I can

12.  Having someone to empty the mouse traps!!

Little Somethings

I continue to find little parts of my life that I want to record so I'm back to this project. I like the quick part of this and the memories that are captured - and then looking back at what I've recorded.



#11 - New Stamps
The journaling paper is from Making Memories Noteworthy Collection - thanks for sharing it, Heather :))

It's Official

I've finished report cards for this year - and for next year too! I've decided to take a leave of absence from my teaching position for next year so I won't be doing any report cards, or other school stuff for that matter. It was a long and thoughtful decision process but now that I've decided, I am looking forward to doing many other interesting things. We have planned a trip to Poland with Mel's Nova Scotia parents, Edward and Linda, to visit Melinda and Tyler in September. We'll come home in time to celebrate our niece's wedding and then Helayna's birthday. There are a few other travel opportunities we would like to take in and of course spending time with our 2 granddaughters is a huge part of what we want to do as well. I will definitely miss my friends, who are more than colleagues, and the professional life that I have at school but I really feel like it's time to step back and consider what I want to be doing with my energy and time every day. So, I have one week of school left and then some packing and giving away of stuff before I begin this new chapter in my life journey! I think it's going to be quite a ride :))

Photo Assignment

I was inspired to document a little piece of my everyday life today. Grocery shopping, circa 2007.



I put myself through university by working 2 evenings and every Saturday at Safeway. It's still where I prefer to do most of my grocery shopping. Do you think this is something my granddaughters might want to know someday? I think so - that's why I spent a little time capturing some pictures this afternoon. I wish I had some pictures and thoughts about my grandmothers' grocery shopping trips. I know they used to take the horse and wagon and drive 10 miles into the nearest village to get the basic supplies. Gramma didn't go very often, that's for sure!




So many amazing patterns and colors in the produce aisles.





I know it's non-grocery but it's still a must-stop-at place on my route.




Little bottles of goodness so neatly lined up.




My favourite frozen dessert treat!




I didn't really realize how many kinds of tea are on the shelves!

So I'm challenging you to document your grocery shopping - it says alot about who you are, you know!!