tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-148483102024-03-23T14:04:28.778-04:00Catherine's Chatter - Waiting for HannahThis blog is designed for family and friends to follow along on the adoption journey of a precious baby girl from China. Welcome!
Dossier to China: March 13, 2006 Log In Date: March 23, 2006 Referral Date: August 21, 2009
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<img border="0" src="http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10722;104/st/20090821/e/Hannah%27s+Referral/k/d79d/event.png"></a>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.comBlogger2074125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-51387392646517962522018-06-30T23:29:00.000-04:002018-12-04T23:47:32.381-05:00Jun 2018 This and That<p>Here are some odds and sods of our June activities.</p> <p>LOL!  Hannah found out the hard way that it’s important to leave the beaters deep in the mixing bowl.  Isn’t she the cutest?!!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpPr9B6FxoYatYClp2DZLET-IcEEkef7JDcQXjo51oY8uZ39qXLFYU1fcFZGkd_U5IyLqTlWTOpeuaP0zbwV1vucjmH8XfUWYGn8K_J3B31TqdZAI0ZYV13tTmZR96aZuN67-I/s1600-h/Jun+a%255B3%255D"><img title="Jun a" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCUBZmTAScq7clyHup2oj9WIn9fjoQHpI3srl1rP4XWMCCf1fGsOZuq0EV0P3vwU-CUFjxPqaeUxDrBEN9MSEB6PRunD4buzlK_V5UYOkK0aWM5xYEfu3AnOxgDUQ0N1pQ1y7C-w//?imgmax=800" width="586" height="780" /></a></p> <p>Her beautiful smile and sparkling eyes still melt me every single day!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrX08v3LyXsvajGQKseAJc5LRZT0-POEBJ5T2ouwLPt7ZmKPTzDiHAoOYGtpmqs6Z301Ig5D_yPxHCLjlb3vHUyzKUe2CF36_cAOhEfeU_JXhLJ__QiGwXCqsR0I58pSmtH7nz/s1600-h/Jun+b%255B2%255D"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjua5bXww0ODNJGgxGxze-ly8geLKieBPPjyykCqONM1Fyxj_KDzVnkXsRlY0heJx3Etuts4ljX_ZwQAlpFNs-YydcvPIcdaJPtvoofzTasdnWD3AslN8RRC-NH_aNNLTfvYgF3vA/s1600-h/Jun+b%255B3%255D"><img title="Jun b" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeWjT0RyzT8JU8VotW8GyOimHpYNh_0aI_3xmBfMUNmVRJRVNj6x-e40t2-XNz4fjZeoM5HXgPJynY3AMSvgZa13cmhJdym977XOp27x47i1ms6Te5bYNr96jgpxeQmh_kzfkNmw//?imgmax=800" width="589" height="784" /></a></a></p> <p>Disney dress-up is always in order in our home.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz9o_Cyp3HIsRHI9EmaZBWTjGOJuLpXhz6MPCC-6p_xj-Rk-du4jXVd9FgivGT0nEG3AZbD6TmDqUQ0rg8mlxs9p2hahE17Xzp5Ulgd_XgZbUiP8GcmqkekuzKU8DpyH21Q2A_/s1600-h/Jun+c%255B4%255D"><img title="Jun c" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun c" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOBcgDiYRiJjio_nsRZr3vBWItWLPxOabGMzQmGtnyfwLl2HFkt7h1cYK9a-nvjSZgxbyyja3eGlA6YhTOdbd2YWFJXoYVkhNdJGJRIGUq4m2UpjxYQbOIX7fTrve3RPOGjYkulg//?imgmax=800" width="590" height="785" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2HTvr1rnY-dXrZue1bML_doXE8jFL5DS1tQ4BSKIi4LbTSKQKi33nYD5yO4ajZapz0xy8V4l034YzVa8JT03Zj4Dx-Ju1X3BfH9vWhPgN2NiSxp6Uhk0rz4HWH4ZZyLCH30j/s1600-h/Jun+d%255B3%255D"><img title="Jun d" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun d" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE1EZGg4tFsu1rCNA779gxuQzZ1KelERc2ETQqITnTDMnqPKQ1Pojpuv3dBYVDoVfP2DuIFqcG1Obqqf7-o1JqBIfO2qojwxm5d7VkogD_mDnYZJPZxhOQJKHqK-kqFvOojXpO//?imgmax=800" width="592" height="788" /></a></p> <p>I work with the best people!  These 3 fun guys are the ones I go for coffee with.  I’m reminded it’s time for coffee either by the faces in the window</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhorJJ28d9l5VlCqEdnsM5KmxzYL8JnEtSi76UMhLSlRb-TbN0_apKT37v0BHSkshw-nrZ6C8fjdcBhla491E59AzxfaEW8INp63pVEyy6HZUXbb3H-ENO7C7TEgmNKFHo2O94PQg/s1600-h/Jun+e%255B2%255D"><img title="Jun e" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun e" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgCxVcjqRx8zbPqVdPySA-h1DwEUoWq8wsD3wz6m1dl7PMASto2aDUSGwAtKNrMvEXJHySBgGwP68e49WEhg5sLiDr34ifm71RzSTamPVrl_JcuVwVl3ZbwXnj9bx9hP8-C8v//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="337" /></a></p> <p>or, this!!  They make me laugh every-single-day!!!</p> <p><iframe style="width: 597px; height: 363px;" height="315" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9TSAJGmak0g" frameborder="0" width="560" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p> <p>Hannah worked really hard to prepare for her Level 1 Royal Conservatory piano exam and she did great!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdxkk_ylGYZ6_vAq2aGUkm3xLtues4haCgKtHC1L2SN9UKMrS2_PVdLKEMMUrK0xRAAaq1T5cajYHPLz1E5sBCFOBT9SL-WIW7_-vtaWwgvZTgd_dgV8y1AyaRQp1Squu6O8SE/s1600-h/Jun+g%255B3%255D"><img title="Jun g" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun g" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjso2pznlRiPrNGfmspYDGu0eL9f32XSTjOfGBPlz_LxeLRAZwrgbxPDUOF1TQaJoXUi7LUjuOOU61olnxB09nNXLJEPHy6I62vnds1JI1VuumZ9HbLu2EtoPWFwsVgV1vdUrQ_VQ//?imgmax=800" width="591" height="786" /></a></p> <p>Benjamin’s birthday party where we saw, ‘Incredibles 2’.  Happy 10th Birthday Benjamin!!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMCkECYug2GFLvQPAXxODIFOSAaaIu_Q2uq0Cw6GeFdPMphM5omOhjElcRp8G2ozMQZfit44xFay2dr4KyrcAUYFq9nstwQnXTf1H4TgMz-3wZwnhUgohymDqCzAlhNc09gfaZ/s1600-h/Jun+h%255B3%255D"><img title="Jun h" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun h" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimrD6BNqWFM-5e5PdxoZd787_e19Qs0gojI_IvksVAyKHG74_AKJaWtOmODGwojdfWv5d3nUKKbB6vWfcHyb6AtcQX54IXY9ZY6bn8-ECL4ACWAptA13ihgQ7NGNxdi7SxnOBRUw//?imgmax=800" width="586" height="780" /></a></p> <p>Occasionally I need to work overtime.  Hannah loves it when she gets to come to work with Mommy!  The funny thing is that at one time I had to go discuss something with a co-worker and probably left my office for about 5 mins.  I came back to find her checking out the snacks that I’d ‘possibly’ stored in my overhead.  I asked if I’d left the cabinet unlocked and she giggled and said, ‘No!  I found your hidden key!’  LOL – So much for my safe hiding spot if my 9yo can find it in mere minutes!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje1F1M8iAAlDEHRjHWSiNl-3xhJVViNwQzduZqUzsEto9L5wBMURlysKEIIuEmrZKT2Z-HHWFFwLWIEofArZpkvTXGGIcmDtQAo4qwcJhRVlj9SFS8wBMloAoo_smqftbwUeQF/s1600-h/Jun+i%255B4%255D"><img title="Jun i" style="display: inline; 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background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun m" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqX4GTys2SwnYzign0xaxqervGZTlgJptemhaNMBzxsEo-zeQmSFa85X2jJh9NCYbRDQYAZhwh4mbAj8KoO6_62bo5J_X0lm2Y9eI1plgyfd_UYn3ttbBlq0fsByfDpoPPuyx12g//?imgmax=800" width="589" height="784" /></a></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-7899126818104082202018-06-28T23:16:00.000-04:002018-11-25T23:17:32.451-05:00Last Day of Grade 3<p>It’s hard to believe that Grade 3 is already complete for Hannah!  How can that possibly be??</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF2w9yUHho-W5BictZNk8bxfC2tjc2F1v3hSak-PxTFpVgVP2GPwM3AS6cdUsWcAtXt_RkbW3GTKEZxUdDVOocijg5I4ZA3HDzbFkqBYOegpPuVXCsp29iYLhqfLPlWdXFJsuF/s1600-h/Jun+28a%255B4%255D"><img title="Jun 28a" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun 28a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiW8bN33Do8owYvdzkcBgdzjeB79FtfFUiGkpF6lpxYo-ZcZGb8Iefe_EOCMYZnqlSr5FWgBljqZAXqi0DXUvMNRhyphenhyphenPXS1sI_VKSONjrM5cOikJMIDMpsIVxIrI2tzqMm54Xx2//?imgmax=800" width="595" height="792" /></a></p> <p>This picture was from her first day in September 2017.  (Mommy is missing those sweet baby teeth!)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhcg3FDwvH1LDMV_unoTir2JvaauebHP90zA-HoA_T6w45diWokUpsRpWYmf8OCHb9By_K33EGzh3tSM-IFlxNjLNLpo0pEjhk4rXJwVtBY6k5mgMWNpcuEASWfA_mkMluGbJTg/s1600-h/DSC_2387%255B3%255D"><img title="DSC_2387" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="DSC_2387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieX4XQay83860UdDEn5_MzibaZAXbhevM3hJgxHgCcblZYhohiqyftPvtdnWU8FrnF7T_lcQkAubYFI4vtoNz4jJpawhZued5uHZB3GYjK3WvVYx_EabFJWcj-oWKncqAtLyp7eA//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="897" /></a></p> <p>Hannah has been beyond blessed to have the same teacher for both Grades 2 and 3.  We love you Mme N and will miss you so much!  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzwJLBrdSRMOmPE7xqeclZf_guLIFbkrA9E9M-_DQZV0I-2OqWzk1Bt3uIqF9AKxmp6x-ovs-N3FDepoxw0nxnlnXWVi3n3s_LWG_muYx7kd-YOomADrATNUHq3-RfsutbwuRO8Q/s1600-h/Jun+28c%255B3%255D"><img title="Jun 28c" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun 28c" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsfSnr4nxMwOW81LKMnTNMK71t9qRkXWj5rvYqzp_AF5E5V_iPDqfRQH1hOYnbPvWMJVnNi6FsIzHYQnA2_n8fVkd4nsnQpHrfcc2cRdDcqrlfRZ9kQQzkxnrEtqPXYJhJl58UKw//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="793" /></a></p> <p>In these pics you can really see the changes as it was taken her first day of Grade 2 in September 2016.  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHcVAthuQuDc3cqAOHgSmOHI0bmYUxv_coV5HvU80FegCs5OXWwIGxTqh4eg4Jq5Nb6iZ1CABkq6BhUBOVrXCRUJLbYnPN_O9fFzc6Rs3kSSEDLpH7X7FONuz5VhQru0pbjuN4nQ/s1600-h/IMG_2034+-+Copy%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_2034 - Copy" style="display: inline; 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autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p> <p>Tuckered out after a long day of play!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyH3Df-onXQim9qvX-9v5Cfg0UJ1ellvaul6Cg12F9xRrfaDybE-77AzpXQXb-koVKsLOFsVGOLhQjs6Qhu8iz-uYpQQdpG0VRZnDxabwqzbbRdh4BQ2B0EIs6pDQwxgOj8yXk/s1600-h/Jun+27d%255B7%255D"><img title="Jun 27d" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun 27d" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEVWwz-_qIr_ygbSfySzkrxsTaCxXSrVTZt0rvMpg-YWASRybTaZfGm7YKH4yaGFxYDXmN7ZB9_I35Yivw351DGpp6Zn_Uo29G-efuAhDnvpgJNXI88UxCxm-225PaIPjcVnW6Dw//?imgmax=800" width="571" height="760" /></a></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-28706489544558868612018-06-17T22:21:00.001-04:002018-11-19T22:24:22.442-05:00Father’s Day 2018<p>We enjoyed a wonderful day celebrating Dad on Father’s Day.  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjugSwlvjVYCCL1EsNg0LTBFu6kC-X-Ooo0Vpi-UBcwd6uB2M5TqkH1NWsLw4iwrc9cMC4X1ilIV4j9ZrhRRgChWR7DgAS7NFYXCBRt7gzARctk7zxtUf3h4muuANWeb8-X3SpUtA/s1600-h/Jun+17a%255B3%255D"><img title="Jun 17a" style="display: inline; 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background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun 10b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrSjm8NBYlTx7zS3m5XyzTzjqPdpHXBdtc4sAtD4c1BQwTafDIpT8Lj2q3vY94WTwkXeforqPvtWrn-VyaSVG1sUW0rnMGJi54Z3b-W2rL154YODULJ_LWbri-7nWky4jR-h-5hw//?imgmax=800" width="594" height="790" /></a></p> <p>Hannah, today was such a special day!  You have followed God’s leading in your life and mom is overwhelmed with love for you to see you listening so intently to God’s leading in your life.  My prayer is that you always stay close to Him!</p> <p>Mommy loves you!!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifX_9L77zeyhOnfFYB0BhtNZfwgSSZEz25j5b08wWCx2W0cEbPggqJtr99giL-zr55ky6ZxyPrHkqE9l1Z-PJOQM3sAXhhPv2yCOOUILoijoFrru2vM7WsW2a8Tm1-VKaC24vWDA/s1600-h/Jun+10a%255B4%255D"><img title="Jun 10a" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Jun 10a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-PYJNlRD6n_jO4rwYqo_Yl3rJ05ifbUMNJQu2O8XgAUQn2AXSiLo33ajy5FZmxccDdn9T1NXIf6PwCBPkkpXBE6UywwSb0Y6WuJSjQ5dhaqZBQPDjiOzLclnCAuyWaLRXpTyigQ//?imgmax=800" width="590" height="785" /></a></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-8570560968902722892018-06-09T23:26:00.000-04:002018-11-08T23:26:28.984-05:00Ribfest 2018<p>The town that Mom and Dad live in hosts an annual Ribfest early in June and we have been going to this event with Mom and Dad since Hannah was a toddler.  This year Uncle Dave, Auntie Trish and their kiddos were able to go as well.  A great time was had by all!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBBXMB6-kyAXlgnR1i3mZ57uzKITqWgAX_Gi74sgT6jEzqGrfOYyEik1uc22G7gthl4C6FmP5Cw1nDTpHbqTKUo5J-Y8_zy9TpWmxW45IG6i2FZnvlXlMXK4sdNbw7GcWf0Skr/s1600-h/Jun+9a%255B3%255D"><img title="Jun 9a" style="display: inline; 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background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May h" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KBENV9h-fdrMzJezCHSFme6fBVUxtDiBmp03j8aR6la8tnwbvi2gQHc9I2Gv0CwRhd6Ks_Huxgjd-8NBPH0dRUNDYP9nPyPy04w7Gfz_HfBsAWxAsBsoL1JsOu5WendMwstN//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="448" /></a></p> <p>For the past 2 springs the birds have built a nest on the ceiling fan above the deck in mom and dad’s back yard.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGfzOS1VI47DC2hLVURlsH2T6_LKZz4oWrhbI1U7AGL7XqhC-N_X7zSMtWb6AElSl5B-VBAWLwDBCZAUjHgw7Q5tabyQODoY5yNm1o7vvIUXdVYWCUGKgn_FCZP5XF1Dv323WMww/s1600-h/May+i%255B3%255D"><img title="May i" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May i" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDWPS1cVamvtUKidRWZecRMfGNPDF4mGpqhqj9CYwRwACJntOr_KhXHa0p1D3SeDoyy3UQdMp44OUoWzR2nqg-1V7o6uPjf8fGcGp15Pg9W8rcyS-mWFgYE3y0SF5j2lXIPNAXFA//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="793" /></a></p> <p>Against all odds the birds laid eggs in this precarious spot.  They eventually hatched but unfortunately I didn’t get any pics of the sweet baby birds.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZ-LpTUWT5r8soUbD7XYMnBdWBVwnA906O9tQOPlCLxEcGNoNjBo5vliEW_CxY7DOTZbMiJYnwjqw4l07m_HywFHJohYdowSXikGu8AV1hxGuhMb4ixKzB5gDxe0GUAbrz8uI5w/s1600-h/May+g%255B3%255D"><img title="May g" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May g" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCz3nKvsDqQn0ErlQozJfea45UNaRa81zgQCv-rNd4pKzgLaTVn0LytK2KnRKeYPxtYnqhSWqhfY3LUBYv967UJcWqxuUtC961IhRMJnRSLRoG_4K3Iw6W9vzUBMiogDycc3PN//?imgmax=800" width="594" height="790" /></a></p> <p>This one makes me laugh.  I sit with Hannah when she practices piano and possibly ‘assist’ her.  LOL – I’m not sure she appreciates my help as much as I enjoy giving it! <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" style="style" alt="Winking smile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ7Dz6RmlKWuNNNQ-4aFYzVY0Wm74PaSCnXPW3fV1mkSt400XH2edbYCxpWLbdGdSdqvIpK2MATcCJhRAsC0M1k6aSI6GPvgBS646mKhMGMWkRvFqdvBhAzBKSEzv79msG7PdW//?imgmax=800" /></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5qEZ6D-Tx9GLe68z1YwofJT1dfp2RWi7AcaIgLryUpH4ZcuOYeKxSD9sE4_ZJJwluX1g5D2Y-XSIoH2luvxYcaSgBX3i_GxRRv6VstdBHzK07o6NsVSfVMmnjozMsIeolv7Cq/s1600-h/May+j%255B3%255D"><img title="May j" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May j" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5b_UXLVghR0Szrkg4mLsZKDjNDvo6PCu-Y3KKmUHsuPuwrfpoynAGqR6rGp7zvhhxKwWGUgDoq8kKtQmmqJOggaQAu1d5QvmV66DTWsUy4SrCfs8z1UpeyTaAa5ZFoJvaFsvC//?imgmax=800" width="594" height="790" /></a></p> <p>We took a day and headed north with Nana and Papa and helped them open their trailer for the summer season.  It was our first time seeing their new room they added to the trailer.  What a beautiful addition!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdB0-TeK1vst8U_wurLfPKnXouAqVwIZSbno7S-jtVB9ZUVzZG1Nvd7YUd01cYBtk-IX2sDDO7N2GU0tkV4RYJgfJz2ilEgbizcyPcmmAEVwNT32ymsAAFAl6NbE71losy8bEa/s1600-h/May+f%255B2%255D"><img title="May f" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May f" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8-I3bYcbPUNhUTWV3oyF3d9xYwcVSl7P7Ws3-li4Ek828n4akKNcCAOPjLqUPyCtkvBa1XyetceJigO2A2Fqx_Ilo-g4i-Odb7pH_kZJQGuDo3vd3VciCs8m4_YrqWVbdlvLMrQ//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="337" /></a></p> <p>Seeding the lawn.  Mommy’s big helper!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTYmznjtsWAbnuyUDq6RGqxv9dr-TRmAv5COqVld37H_edXPeinbb1xOG_axcMsTsdBas0AgEoKtUn5PUqK2kobhn5PymUIBp3AIqVjZRT2SLZ0ELBnd34PFWCNJ_Kd86bomkQ/s1600-h/May+e%255B3%255D"><img title="May e" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May e" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWIMnUo11nVnN9EvYNdXRqaJk6YadU1ASc7cB6237HAF9FSP995fYaJ6gF0PtIuWZBE2N1bqKHGvPIzBqiwm3-lH3kkDnyyJr2WvBoeWoRjCuqW0I_8Asvv9BV-dyl8DNgTzmyxQ//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="793" /></a></p> <p>Time for spring planting.  Hannah loves to pick up the flowers she finds on the floor of the garden centre.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbnNwa93iScwpqS_ZK3hjJ6FWknN-H1nEeuB6uBxMaheTBe9PATOnrpNQamemkP5a1hyREnTelwxNgO6QjcizOneNpU4nPFDgapyGJRyKejyI4kfAexXWNQ1Meyxa9ZVfZH7c/s1600-h/May+c%255B3%255D"><img title="May c" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May c" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp7FLwc6O266j6fa5nO7smtBeln_IjK_Wr3ok_0winHwbdSsfgoN_JH3L9geBrt6zZBYZGkWhi3-AyqMsKHCcNlVTHAItqCcI7yYsLQeFl0PxKwYuZy-mGO8cG2Kgh8Y40RhoOlQ//?imgmax=800" width="594" height="790" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5Qs9tFT-1oV0HqGoBCFGwWWF-0v3J0xFeO6uwzQWESv4iBC5BMKNVQu9XlWlvEMlLSgmVv6ie88JgiYTEWuC8JcUoNYcJSRHuEMqemj-97RJD1Z6445ABTwtJv3XolmhGH0VSQ/s1600-h/May+a%255B2%255D"><img title="May a" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhxuRnGTJeh_XNs_pA53D191NwA4p_Pajs3yRmfLu5OiHlgRK-lpuBGUpzWBNH8GoCHdLdrqD1Cb2EL5poWPuKSdwCrrCd1Gjismb9sBd5al9mm6fUapdHit51ZgY4iPQMq5m6//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="448" /></a></p> <p>I receive precious notes like this all the time.  She melts my heart!!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1xX5LTBk_IJ2_0tN3ulfOAgMZdgFinL00MUYNpj0VLnXIg0vo-_yka60MwlwVRRdd4SJLRqJ4Py4GztjJRCwC02UJRpojjrRspQ0jeODhpcSS-A30OlkhLJuRWcM3TwmtyzF/s1600-h/May+d%255B2%255D"><img title="May d" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May d" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr6FXPXmGRE2CfmwnG9KQQEBk4vH6ROEzrlDZPI9KQU7gWVBeqpLl6n7Lb2r2aUCYlpJD1oXJkfgkiPqVsPb8G5Gs3TnLsZLRWdHuoEg_CbZsJCBY7oBr1xcBxRcrFnsmHfeMk//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="448" /></a></p> <p>Dinner with friends – special times and a rare Mommy’s night out.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlKYvjM2v0DVDeCCpsG6aDeqlqYDKiwn7MTLdauE17pfs9yQKeSBDA7pdxeQJpO93_AFbaBf7vS9mv0MKYiu5SIVRf5aHDrdX_0wb5KglWpCocIngSwcoxshUJjQc7Y1NQAjsy/s1600-h/May+b%255B2%255D"><img title="May b" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJIJEbO_seQzeODYKTP5lBJbef8OmPN8aPjQcgs33WdFXI8R0mS3xJDaUH0A1wogxyYVa9mn7xHe-xUSHkJ83PHcNA9Oji3xI9wBKzJEJqNNOikO-rhd90u98Ckrc7KFD4d3g-Q//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="337" /></a></p> <p>When I got home she still wanted some cuddle time.  We cuddled for a bit but she just couldn’t stay awake any longer.  LOL – how can this be comfortable?</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_F3MX3bREgspovQj-lSBu9q2dTxc_EJZ9qdUiUOB7FL3-6sMJ5hZ0NLsWqUF_hZi3QD0E3eonmn93petwMnrvoqQXPt9Rn4HOZw2we6zmOlwsNmQI7Uwv-rhq2tHn4fuMm3h/s1600-h/May+l%255B2%255D"><img title="May l" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May l" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj428krmOb9Vh6OKcHu_fBvugJ6DAYExeGFyN28WbJbxHQ1tRKkVePSHVcd8E7r4VoZeKo-Wojwo9tuvaXWAtOvPUODueccOSySIec4fzfNVC2aAIU9UN8Plmgt8vzlTyo71VjU//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="448" /></a></p> <p>Class trip to a local pioneer village.  It was such a treat to share this day with Hannah and her class in spite of the fact that it was stinkin’ hot.  It reminded me that not only did the pioneers not have AC they didn’t even have fans!  So thankful for the pampering options of 2018.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX3hDKDcrXPdfZ2slPUJOYD-qS1yq3LoH1LM-kCLE6p57v5WmcMQlZo7nKoTiDY5JJw7NeZI96cVm0IpsoxBoJH0D0cgOEx6Fql1W6m_SWDBDV2w4WM3tXTvSQg_r6BUT-fDMmcg/s1600-h/May+n%255B4%255D"><img title="May n" style="display: inline; 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background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May p" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMEpjBSFkWWeRKkGiX1P0Dh8s_greug_rjXNQo9yaXk4VYNUWc8sF6XbFBzVQRcivDCvYumoS_AXBOHedIpNosCRTpuzXCsfEAf9i4hVXrytyzfM9dnq83w7rpIoQ-rnU5LNiJGA//?imgmax=800" width="592" height="1049" /></a></p> <p>The grade 3 portion of Hannah’s class</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGocjgTRXBkPyfE9TFAqTfjcKPNbvBH95JOT83vrvyxFdW1gCD3lcNbwCIESW2HzLTuP_0jpEhYMf8tjRINXLzjBtdtTDqiBQWCU8wI1Y-ws7rmrrFckL0Xp7S4JOdnQFD0ADc/s1600-h/May+o%255B2%255D"><img title="May o" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May o" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx1chGkgVyigOJrznWbAphYZG6CEqjVTnHyr83liWRwcZzqAQwq-ksjb-R7D2RyjOhIcd1PQCVL6t7BbUwfUtlk4PhTjNe9CUpVomUGU13lAtSLrDg9EXqTQXhT7drncbRQcRs//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="448" /></a></p> <p>One of the extra things I’ve done at work for a number of years is to be a volunteer Fire Warden and First Aid provider.  Wouldn’t you want to be a fire warden too if you got to wear this attractive outfit?! <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smilewithtongueout" style="style" alt="Smile with tongue out" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAFQAOMsHeKub4VynBkI6jXx2Q824S9IRko3Nu3pQkntdF75rqYkbkk8MjiRBZ29xY6njpFzFdjt863dC-VqF_RUb-YGifyIvYbFxDIBrY1hTIbWub2_w58Zr3LZoGJC5FJtSD//?imgmax=800" /></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgex-YK1i8AZjn4dzWQRtQrOUp5TUJ9CSTnv3NUCzoF14YXRBB0K2X-vXvErI_5x2xgWdRQqACfGKbCFxlxZK6L1tvIJVrU_TRphLQJucHXTeAkSxHp0PBKEmSnF_GV5WQFQ_Fl/s1600-h/May+q%255B3%255D"><img title="May q" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May q" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHLC_plx-HUzlplWWzA2CGplwfKLi6q2nnLmgrTM7Pu3tzb_rFoLdjd4O4OusPDth6FzisCq8y5MXAIMPhfwLeDeyvoBzsokklEz_ij4XvCNIRi2sK93NX5bNHHdVhP9JYujnW3A//?imgmax=800" width="592" height="788" /></a></p> <p>Celebrating Mommy’s birthday with her favourite person in the whole world!!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQqr19ZatvVhO2mFIrXYW-VLCQLapIBp-xMJmjsj-uebXrESufiKfgsaX5Hen1vpygiVkwnJ09GXFHLUL_kTZodRa0EHrWPT09UWdNCGAnhDkMA3KeKw0zCUSeAqBUjpIqZJwX/s1600-h/May+k%255B5%255D"><img title="May k" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May k" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVWpb7YTn2Rhs7V9b2hnDZhllJT_IaUaDZba-vZ6_5-7MUzOU7WRygPpgQWEIwQW3K3v7jtRfR_SXGbEsvpdc18RsKIUdupw5vrRKbV0BbHx6Z_miqr-aDpZC8tFZ5yo8oMhsRGg//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="1068" /></a></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-84357376623611205002018-05-19T22:48:00.000-04:002018-11-05T23:17:50.677-05:00Early Morning Royal Wedding Celebration<p>Hannah and I were invited to an early morning breakfast celebration as we watched the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.  We were up bright and early and as I started to get ready I popped on the TV to see how things were coming along in England.  You can imagine my surprise when a friend’s daughter was shown in the crowd on CNN!  She is teaching in London right now so after classes finished on Friday she took a couple of buses and walked close to the chapel, hoping to see portions of the wedding.  You’ll see that she sure did!!</p> <p>Katie is the blonde gal with glasses and her hair pulled back in the centre of the pic.  So fun!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASmHm9lpLiwTRm3VdChSK9afFt7rGi8snCleVQJvkCPBkzszKWoHlRssDLZEUMPVigrr7M86s-IGHiJU6mb-WYYym1hrJsODa5dxtyPLEQS8cntaPYPKQln-w7mOktRYbdi7q/s1600-h/May+19b%255B2%255D"><img title="May 19b" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 19b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwAoJtXl1F5pgcr_KHzDGeCQVIdCde932C46TDogpKlCSw05_B5nNvg8pmk2blVeBtB3tRBcWuuur9hv5cFwyS-sLd-2x5JmHR148Hrye4570eQSfoFVW6i_QdIBaQayhSUpOGQ//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="448" /></a></p> <p>Our car was in the shop this morning so my friend Carol (Katie from above’s Mom), picked us up around 6am and drove us to the wedding viewing.  We were dressed in our best pj’s and wore hats to the wedding of course. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="style" alt="Smile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXB996DaRtYCDFjzuUPanO-hyqY2j8aFUtt9oO9J34bQwO7yG8ZRioBDQw_eRTDEhKZ0hQfNpY9DG_PsrAfqqDIq-Rvq50-_FUotSPeSIoyxNcpCIgWdRpVOJ57ox7skpfU0_xng//?imgmax=800" />  (Thanks for Hannah’s sweet hat Auntie Deb!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHxyeh77snrpCy71LLM2AEfitr65vcMRxDA7xs3G5pjlQkSYs3nChisUUQ4HTk1j8FiCBb5UTAY8H_sQDplJ7QX6OgClILYQELynm6twO2U5W4Ga5aqbBdDcC2OAbEf7u7Gbs/s1600-h/May+19d%255B2%255D"><img title="May 19d" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 19d" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUkvtv6MfeUyjVZotOXGGusHk0YQQ2kObWy5HkrK111H0UgEk5pxBNvLAQRaxJXs_lp7yxbPH852E0qPACzunSHTYC9Ndpf2tRH86jeoc5OL7bTXS1c1wrp8U15JC4EP5bWi0srg//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="449" /></a></p> <p>The wedding viewing party dressed in our finest!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2WvaIFfxcJ7VXyUQXS7JUPxfddaYJTIe9Me-OpyPVr4cHZ4PC3jBo8sd36RaW9puduQfuQLq9dTVc7Q8NCs4xxAyh7q8Bj8CC9592A0-CMfxINdmbGZxmCQPl-jjqn441uO4P/s1600-h/May+19j%255B2%255D"><img title="May 19j" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 19j" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK43SLexA2XpImaLqEd9e7Dn54VmJ6mYjp25TvTMMUPQmWXoUUlHu_xnEsP97i6UYhmhavRpPWlAolTZTyaSvv3KD4PimbPYD8Bftc962feUbVO763lJAYGg3fn1gQOyGIUDn6NQ//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="337" /></a></p> <p>We enjoyed watching the wedding together, Face Timing Katie at various times.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4A3Ao8lpbbSXYOnaJyoeToHxaiFhpBDpknw1k8qaUjpYH6jGuY5qxBbpfJKvj0u_gb84LkPWvBtldtgsn9JdL_-p51jb8NqjbzZM8P8tm7EHbwCzqLsESqg2s-u1P0y2LK_gTcA/s1600-h/May+19k%255B3%255D"><img title="May 19k" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 19k" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5YVCkDi-G4zpYZj7aBS7ZH92ba6dgNyGDjSGHqz-CDzN3WmLf6icCnon1iR1oIH6mUVnz9-UbKOKoQ0U2aYjJCjcGzIeaHE7lCZ5cDUR3DE-qyFchn7-PfpcRXGupAmSEDOZpaQ//?imgmax=800" width="597" height="597" /></a></p> <p>I’m not sure Hannah and Payton were quite as interested in the wedding as the adults were but they had a great time crafting together.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhct-_1jnhdCMOeekJ7mb1JpHyf3LamP-nTR7m_oVVi2AsLDVhEzLDXM2wB_SgrFnT8FJ9gFQ_km0NtpVJbvPVsV1tOS21kwsnJHg50eKA4_5gBKT16s4hUu-T7JHGPNPLr02-SlA/s1600-h/May+19h%255B3%255D"><img title="May 19h" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 19h" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoODQ9ABNA83e4IdTthIOsMtHjMXiEmh7HwcckPCOu0EsTPDuV9V0xV5jWs4xkQkYeLx9lgIc8xmCOVRmNtcBYYzDXzaEsRTa-nZStst9joQwl9lj93JWO_tkZUtcoAI2QaxMw//?imgmax=800" width="601" height="800" /></a></p> <p>Breakfast was a delicious combination of English sweets and treats!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTSlBkT7Q-0XkaXEF9l7BfD_vBUtVcBFr7qELFD4u-K7nfaiBdnWUhoBFjmb_Ik2XvXGNTdgozs0CsRWECr9leTyt700EzOIW2jYGm_DEbZmE308jz7Hye2ZVqIxSg0UeEOYaW/s1600-h/May+19f%255B3%255D"><img title="May 19f" style="display: inline; 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background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 18c" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAA-3YdlIFJPmbowRl_nTlioOUNc5DXrn5k14MRnXpngOU0KruxGpRa9ypJMhfhRlFh6x_m-JFaT3mVd4_v7lQ7ugo2YFwts_x3sC1Wj1b6adH53TuO5kyCDyeUQfSNwhLjKA3SQ//?imgmax=800" width="548" height="729" /></a></p> <p>Later that day we went out to our favourite Chinese buffet for a special lunch together.  Special time with my amazing little girl!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhppvZKT5YoEb0A2OviMUV7uXumY21XOSsGv4rzMMfFDknc0PGhXyDmC5t-DrC2E0SZ0q2DgNkKzQZq-8hMbnuV-dNOKpiZQw3bs8fotHxsMwutGijZVaStgg9uSXJJ5cgI1zgW4w/s1600-h/May+18d%255B3%255D"><img title="May 18d" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 18d" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-bt5Zp5e4P0PU7qTLNjstCA0poru_RYGU_aP_Be6HcSMNK4TbdgCgZqqx2KYGuunWYoprOHwfK7KPjvGKGuWApHiVi2c9P6cEHwShQV0nRImnIPSGQO2LnDJVvB9OSRg6-c4//?imgmax=800" width="547" height="728" /></a></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-78697758929038102942018-05-14T22:35:00.000-04:002018-11-01T22:44:15.121-04:00Nana’s Spring Piano Recital 2018<p>Although piano is not Hannah’s favourite activity (read: she would quit if I let her <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-winkingsmile" style="style" alt="Winking smile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH8oxL1MD5k3-nPKrMGICecUlCuB26J134EyrYcxw-65bfrD4AZ6lQKIooYiow5HflTg0HDYc1zs7WvPs_7NvImZhVzXQgWOfJoxQe0ccIuUENIYmjiHCxbELq1rPhOe7pe-VLtg//?imgmax=800" /> ) it is something I know is good for her so for now piano lessons are a part of our weekly activities.  She plays beautifully although I will admit it really is a lot of work as it requires almost daily practice.  We do this together and (most times) practice is a good part of our day.</p> <p>She looked so sweet dressed for Nana’s recital.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwW42Rjhih3jl8qkr-YVkGTo7WJS8btbk-viwhWpgehhs5r0MwPRLaEmsXFZM3JG4MC-vh6quk6KVknIyyknAL92HxTddL3cRVVW1BhRyt1Y1T2nfJhytZQUfJ9bevJN_TihQb/s1600-h/May+14a%255B3%255D"><img title="May 14a" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 14a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xq2jso4lzG3tbRhOibwwzsmJW3C0bIWWZ1hDptjgGt3bbeOVK_wEkKdRF5mRNE2jK3H3QyjP8-Lydb85gxCA89Us84jvh_A7TWDJv8sklxjjExDnPPBYAXFCzEDlVVO_SDn-Mw//?imgmax=800" width="570" height="758" /></a></p> <p>She played one piece on her own</p> <p><iframe height="315" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BTrgCsKPosI" frameborder="0" width="560" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p> <p>and also a duet with Nana.</p> <p><iframe height="315" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XW11tiePpVk" frameborder="0" width="560" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p> <p>You played beautifully Hannah!  Mommy is so proud of you and all the hard work you put into your piano practice.</p> <p>A few of our friends from church also take lessons from Nana so it’s nice to share the <strike>fright</strike> fun of the recital together!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMwc6UEPSDeyc7rQCurmKsDqwff7CepBfIk1vm-Dg7ed5HKXZ97rm6HO3DeGxjBfFZeNMfLsY5gVZbd9BqZU_KkEUsCr6S7vKEPdGu5ArzPYKCMqgkEsQmzCp8eFFnSbCAiz8/s1600-h/May+14d%255B3%255D"><img title="May 14d" style="display: inline; 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background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 14b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIOmaxRl3wEooQVzWTQd4CoyV5-PUefjpBD4hRvBF10oOt_C8nKd2RpQIlL3f1Ze1nsqxqjDbwSu6ueJRL-rHzufhtoppM4bixZ5-AlaRG6n_PDacq37nnfXOwajG6qi2N1qJrrQ//?imgmax=800" width="564" height="750" /></a></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-5882490145800664032018-05-13T22:44:00.000-04:002018-10-31T23:06:00.281-04:00Mother’s Day 2018<p>Hannah made Mother’s Day 2018 absolutely perfect from start to finish!</p> <p>When we woke up I was asked to stay in bed while she prepared breakfast.  She called me downstairs when her masterpiece was ready.</p> <p>I was welcomed by a path of Hershey Kisses.  Chocolate?  Yes please!!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitik0-iCKL-VzLu_D9CpN6j9wt9cNhQhwiTSQxRMXlyc77BWLgxqbczyRDfHBubD89LAY1gKCPIFE2nT4ziUvJiSzQMoRqtK2POHy4M0Rl1Wgt9NQTvjJnPAsDY-biY3jDOXaA/s1600-h/May+13b%255B4%255D"><img title="May 13b" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 13b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUzd3pqKOuUaIyu8ogC9KQ23TwoDLR-heFliJ_K2edaVyYp96nqicBp3q4DN0ycgrjnDo29O7MMHk6gnmswP7eW2waKXLZxt4wC9gGNRDNngsYudJ-lhvmYU2fKUUYJ1NgLfoT//?imgmax=800" width="591" height="786" /></a></p> <p>She created a delicious breakfast for us to share!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhngA53f3Qiw_XV9yBb3Fys4jnWNEtUAPnSlPk0h2QKv4WjVlt__zmd9mEf041cRD3wt4Hc5UkSq1sjU5fVY7QXyhLQcxTLzKgOI2lA7aZr-Jclvx1uLsmpxULVz37DioZauKS2/s1600-h/May+13a%255B4%255D"><img title="May 13a" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 13a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgea_foyjan7o-DuVLHN8-uskzgT_8RDRPvBJHvj6axQihDHYAGyApw-TxIBKfdiVwzcjm_Yp-BqAVjcFufftjhk8DVIVj0jhEoNVQ1e9it9umhFhWn7JRU7qDQU0VTX2H05hV2CQ//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="793" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWRvH5DT-4CI7nVa_sGbD6VHiZuOEZGKFevm0x-cBMI_mv1G4RKP2_t1GP48biULl9xN4ArRM6ZqLM4cXfz2-nRnhuKVYtNgia4HRMb6Sio9OyawhF296a3-iBRz6o1-CQ_s1Y0w/s1600-h/May+13c%255B2%255D"><img title="May 13c" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 13c" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTmmXc4HfQIbYFUzUaxrovR0Iy5ska9FcVyN4WEyBZfHIetx3V4gqzM7-9uW94aeD3OajFiMFmNyMQu6CQpJU_KZEaBxpQoIKx4azqjGE2jh7dYRN6pCzL4Nu-YLz3N92AaZNa8Q//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="448" /></a></p> <p>After breakfast it was time for church.  I will say that Mother’s Day was one of the few days each year that I really struggled going to church before Hannah was born.  I wanted so desperately to be a Mom but since I had never married (I was not willing to settle for a guy just to be married and be a mom) so I spent many single years going to church with an aching heart on Mother’s Day.  My heart still goes out to other singles and couples who do not have children as I do not know if that is their choice or if becoming parents is a challenge for them.  Regardless, I think of them and pray especially for them on Mother’s Day.  Singles and couples without children are those my heart reaches out to on this day.</p> <p>On Mother’s Day our church provides gifts to Mom’s in the congregation who meet different criteria each year.  This year one gift went to the mom with the picture in her wallet of her child that was taken the longest ago.  One mom had a picture in her wallet that was taken in 1945!! Hannah was selected to help hand out gifts to the moms who won each gift.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfJU9x9FalGq61WKK9UNsHSPkqHzlGEKoyBznUPCVMM-WRqeokSRqFWYOKsJs8E6xA-x3n5dYfPRrcT2ESR28yKAmhBSSJnlARr3vm314AIV2YtMfNLoN2AGM9VtjYwEOehZHz/s1600-h/May+13d%255B3%255D"><img title="May 13d" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 13d" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitugHRsyL4X6bJkSWt5vZ-hO0wgH7KS6vVeWzdB_1QClkwfOQm9oayU29w9kqqAJndIlRRYPfR3yCSyh8kEFwiV1UvBaG0PiJUMAxBJvOrUR0483t0Bp_n8M171YPtlg8sZIpolw//?imgmax=800" width="603" height="802" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0IMdgAf0haUNI_C-FIZibLiR1MbgoxTPwxJSZYdUh0QWMc1QpZkfF-iBIIuWhItQwDZxWUlO4KDzOZ9BL06K7bRjhsJ_T8VFMx8Er9pFbstZr971eZMq-O1dc4tM8z-zEHjYohA/s1600-h/May+13e%255B3%255D"><img title="May 13e" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 13e" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPqgnqukOBAbD-gcX7zkXnHEB6CFtNEl6WsxAWxfvPLSNCSMDIfRVxkevr2HvGDIrLRAVUgvv1qSN2t6wpkzbLeF1wCuXIdzaFUgpBEYDtB7p06pqfmAYiOGhX5R-3ET3z6S61Lg//?imgmax=800" width="602" height="801" /></a></p> <p>After church Hannah blessed me with a number of sweet gifts!  (Thank you grandma for taking her shopping at Dollerama the week before Mother’s Day!  Hannah looks forward to this traditional shopping trip with you before each special day!)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0WEUJ1RYwJmNIrCLHsgZkTC2dHFJhSupzgjieDaOjGwybrEzDBmi9MmYE-yo5YtF1m4nUjQlMXxGaCWGv1a3Ico_iJU0PShYDesSbXsTCwKQoqXF3UYkLjDa-aw-YTmj47w3_/s1600-h/May+13f%255B3%255D"><img title="May 13f" style="display: inline; 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background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 13g" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgudwXuD-EB03uj5q9u_0xNI2gvvqjS0mxwH3q8g0gXYle9IKb7HBf3dvCkdi5gYpftXkrcwsrjMkUM6sX8w3UAJDINPgMY1pdIRU_LLDeHMrvRFJ3-ArvZfaXEEuv4QurW2cpg//?imgmax=800" width="600" height="798" /></a></p> <p>An annual tradition we enjoy is our dinner at a local restaurant with Grandma and Grandpa and then dessert together in their home.  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4CrK0n3sWD3DePf-gRwCrWRUG2meP8NsWSarK6aV3HOwemhxyojOeqP2_5UI9cfZ15ici4PeX43IUQkwGSTyXAaWKBdGR62Y4NvSmbfNLiXwSI4m2sE_8HYMqxw7d5X8z1zX4/s1600-h/May+13h%255B3%255D"><img title="May 13h" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 13h" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheFqtpoyyTggJQvq-TFWP6pYgPcE7gfHObXfHAHkaoK8PCVZABqup1aQqq_ZZB_blVNJertxPMsUuxVkqiI92W1ktGFBz96TO3SzSRl5JgLO-rRr-zgIY4BMl99fUzkUU5KPBI//?imgmax=800" width="598" height="796" /></a></p> <p>We love you Mom/Grandma!!!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHR2_xqyRU8JjhO3XikNhqVWXuAW7BHnClA_bfHhOF0_NhwH0Y5-0Ye_OKhQ4CtOZEgvcA_uv9whQO9ZqjipPeZn_ErNTdJLy41vSNxrUH0030-ay2W7zDQdBCeFVJhnSmgbR1pQ/s1600-h/May+13i%255B3%255D"><img title="May 13i" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 13i" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_m9GGVynHtYsVTgWIeB_XQk5zgRha8_wkNndT_eh0rd79eC9pPKzfz2KQT7rqn3fGDT9VINA3LWMdql3F-D1hoKw7Q8RyLoWATZhKFjMvm1OSN6CfmBHopBkeHwENJ4_BG6pj//?imgmax=800" width="599" height="797" /></a></p> <p>Thank you Lord for my sweet Mom and amazing daughter!!!  I am blessed beyond measure and could not be more thankful!!! <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-redheart" style="style" alt="Red heart" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjWti_m6zJwzKmq3SH5zbwBXL3tLL3ThEnPb0MfF_6V63-Jq2m9uZJY6z-5xxwQ0y78Wcvvb16IWmaydFH98KTXMcAmeYhyphenhyphenbPZna-CczHOiTA4ig_bz4LuMmxbYtqYxJeS7X9o//?imgmax=800" /></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-34361863003447347992018-05-10T23:30:00.000-04:002018-10-29T00:05:28.679-04:00Take Your Parent to School Day<p>I am blessed to be able to help out in Hannah’s class a couple of times each month!  This day was special because it was ‘Take Your Parent to School’ day so I was able to slip off my volunteer hat (as much as I enjoy that too) and spend time with Hannah in her class.</p> <p>Hannah and her friends enjoyed some math </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYHWLHU4OlnUOpf6v8_Fu-bI-byhFzIcSjCpnr5i9vdkUgm-VUUGAaK_ocZ2fGkNx0LVBlmW45ym0ED4WSKKDPVK95GC2xsTeGHEq1SxwbzH978h4pZgdEYap2vD6HkMm1xhr2PA/s1600-h/Math+skills%255B5%255D"><img title="Math skills" style="display: inline; 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encrypted-media"></iframe></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KxcWeJhXoeHcaY8Twe1eixIaDB3mYAC5lidJXu5vYfJJluBeC7oQqDLmnR9ZMdgDoQoEXJLo2ccSh6bCiT5YwpwvqOWZRnupGee4eDXHy_T1S5C1y9M4P01IIWeT9uVU96Vf/s1600-h/Friends%255B3%255D"><img title="Friends" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Friends" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMjFgqxIOYYuf2wMpzir8udJdc8P7kg_yJw0GgO_7pc_afPHGrVSghP-t5UB-ID5eAJ_NjccF6QjueoiUP-2BEI9vUTl5L7QR52Y3J6TEEpd8Nnx8pfv0IJ8pchEBXkwGjU-Kq//?imgmax=800" width="549" height="731" /></a></p> <p>Hannah and her best friend Riley.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgl5sIsp-Q_r-nhRPwDYaTpKKs6A5qTFpDOR0EOXQfk1KsE0fND_Qi8kgE2DTS88GhnPcHSsJKkmcYAl_Q5B_CNjiRdpBqXlnh-dXkI9ncwJumNfmdZ-JNfzIV_Hmm6tGtByIj/s1600-h/Best+Friends%255B3%255D"><img title="Best Friends" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Best Friends" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0brqrIIpyIgYLBc_2fK-8E9mhzo1DcmxtGoYnT2WtYKcaWpI7cjq8cgAPjg_Pha5e-NYfe8lnZeMzJRTGg4aRGmxdeYeRtX7dVdVnCMepXMiNKHXlt0ag96knRRx7zUYpy94k//?imgmax=800" width="549" height="731" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbOzEYVqZfLstXawjPKZpnt99BvaG9VcUAcAsgnahuNv1LvUOyZ-wG8gKnBi3u72aQgZ1Im_HfKFbCNdMeUVnFeD4MlyvPoCp_aAt09CK3BFY2weihm-Nch8Dp3fVkDHZVhKTgbQ/s1600-h/Preparing+for+ballet%255B3%255D"><img title="Preparing for ballet" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="Preparing for ballet" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm9nPCw1IIMpjuXs9rhbRw8i2DNXDqGtUVkNRQO-NhVM1R1wFmXva_PIe40d7rNOFbkB96eUSCqTDlpVr9womjiKh8hqAex0O9cPrdxYrNzBMkBBiUEi5hscO0ejAWSjuZMtDM//?imgmax=800" width="548" height="729" /></a></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-19506417495237869192018-05-06T17:24:00.000-04:002018-10-31T17:24:29.616-04:00And a Child Shall Lead Them<p>Hannah loves singing in the kids choir at church even though she gets quite nervous before they sing on stage.  I love to watch my girl sing praises to our Lord and King!!</p> <p>The kids first sing one song during the 2 morning services</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Q750XTTOl6WayX7CtldwYpdDaQIduXyVC-OjkBMf04Y6rZgaH6Az_DE_ygiFUbJhxhWnw0mXO677KfUIjRpacnNLTmwm_bQaWkJM3756Pfwl6xtRj2t2evvaoUMMoolvrX2okQ/s1600-h/May+6a%255B3%255D"><img title="May 6a" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 6a" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbuDo7en5XynEx4ZJ0qEJ_qsrEIiSXP0IzhF_F30bnzqSqMhMrVXuKNPf31qWj9uZWOLHwg119jFADWtrooJc9r-VrYbw1NNWtK3EyI_VgsH387wvAkFYr1jhcoSa_Dvlk0GdKfw//?imgmax=800" width="585" height="778" /></a></p> <p><iframe style="width: 586px; height: 340px;" height="315" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Iehfi6fhKgs" frameborder="0" width="560" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p> <p>and then in the evening the children present an entire musical.  They work on this each Sunday evening for a number of months and their hard work sure pays off.  Great job Hannah!!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv0J9_PhgjjM8K4hs3xeHpU0vQr_IT_CS3ZRhrOh6ohxRUkX6H-dS1Rq6GrcmKwpQitx-jS4CenrmkEB27euGiQ6U3uE2_ZVysSaxo3insQ4HjXJQe1SXT6aiNZwB0czngPZu_nA/s1600-h/May+6b%255B4%255D"><img title="May 6b" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="May 6b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH1u6YjNfmeirLrJOtpBICuaTDEQY-ZwlnYFo19s6KAMfUSr2e6kwYJMhBDwX2q2ID3oE7se7D60fd_PbohzQmIK-VexxENSeplgOBL_XtnHC52cNyWa69oDe3kdwINRtfDuqTtw//?imgmax=800" width="587" height="1040" /></a></p> <p><iframe style="width: 589px; height: 346px;" height="315" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yCTiIdQRs5o" frameborder="0" width="560" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture"></iframe></p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-30735951932017209422018-05-04T00:02:00.000-04:002019-02-19T14:08:02.040-05:00How to Fix ‘Invalid video Asset not readable’ ErrorI have been frustrated by getting the error, ‘Invalid video Asset not readable’ when I attempted to upload videos from my iPhone to YouTube. I googled the error message as normally somebody has a resolution but all I could find was many people with the same error and no resolution.<br />
I was playing around today and discovered the Fix. Yay!!! I was so excited as the inability to open videos was SO frustrating and disappointing!<br />
This is what the error looks like:<br />
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To fix this error and make a video available to upload follow these steps:<br />
1. Go into your videos via photos on iPhone <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdtm6DWaBzX8-n6tnrAeMkDsnnUps-QqNe16cgNTolm61m9VhsHtrqR_vsUwU1_Xe9cwXP-kH1XpDyKex-y7VnH-Q24GXfImRIczoVHCA3CJhKXq1hA3cVtaJZG_IhmUtg5imp/s1600-h/IMG_3717%255B3%255D"><img alt="IMG_3717" border="0" height="54" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaybWxg19gvbANlUmtmKhe8GPeM2RdpTZ9WUtgqAIEyEZ2xuzqjRBWd2JJY-DoVrw85Jl8LT8T-1nHyZQ5OD56p6h7V-3UQPRKidRjJsNO4TqqCA_AWQls76UtYNP-xxuR0NZP3g//?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="IMG_3717" width="38" /></a><br />
2. Locate the video you want to upload and open it<br />
3. Click the ‘Edit’ button located on the top, right of the video screen<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjO3ulI_GTpezxZl35PhAMUySTm7AqNMt87R7Ulv90clH3PYYN9YQRL1R_PIZQbkc2XMCh6arKiF3d9jPu6PzW9Lh8hWlBPbPdIjHDGPTRUgswGEZa-zmD4TFa9fL9JHta-nP/s1600-h/Image-1%255B2%255D"><img alt="Image-1" border="0" height="644" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq3hYa4hWAw30vOuYXlFtKKfEuZnB3f28tbDJbKMemcdQAEAX4X6tM22uXTmd79DieXbWwShZN0OAM4p_AyOLz93V1Cgakm9t5zPbDOJMFuczVC84-2afZBBKMFJmfcUXDvK8rxA//?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="Image-1" width="366" /></a><br />
4. Once you’ve clicked the ‘Edit’ button a message will appear on top of the video that says, ‘Downloading Video’. This is the step that makes all the difference!!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheyKuYBf8vMvEwxeB63hHVbnSn-aAYTMLMEmE-DFYb_lDO2nz0wIRFgsXTjoISs80rr8E4xo025yshQdfp_evFNNjRUow9E7AHTYB9xDqBp_WtSs4X9zSovRVE0aqiS_jUl9RdGQ/s1600-h/IMG_3720%255B2%255D"><img alt="IMG_3720" border="0" height="644" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW5v0-vZqIYuT-mEhUzmFBDKZJdwZWsXP4bnOsGg2tHHe-hUle9y7e_7D693DpRsmGem3rjtFgdvvYpHIfl_OfliGNGFZnYORYDuiv3MDYP9wGo7YxQ1eIJXfLHQCtSRbpH_O0//?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="IMG_3720" width="364" /></a><br />
5. Once the video has finished downloading, click the ‘Cancel’ button located at the bottom, left of the screen.<br />
You are now able to upload your video to YouTube without getting the error!<br />
6. Go into your YouTube account and click the Movie Projector located at the top of the screen<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0XCsl-PDLFkc7LJ2iqKtpMawyNfI9zBsueKvZ7VmP45xXf_9_UW1v8rcQVGqq7mpFieyiJWmd7G1W4HxtY6PEq4gZUOJZ9ccIdMrDcs8Yl6L0CKUoBDQzn56CXy7KQiRCXWYo/s1600-h/Image-1%255B2%255D"><img alt="Image-1" border="0" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Kb7k3jGD4i9uFZklAqsmsO8UMT2cTmEBbPdvaxJzTSe1hy7ye4x3QDNR7jQwAjxOWj711tctXFIzUsv-ZaccDWkhE44Ftj-URIWDX1IaVOx2Wdchlm_X6gdgYLec76xw4upF//?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="Image-1" width="596" /></a><br />
7. Locate the video you Downloaded in your iPhone photos and click on it. Video will download with out the error! After red bar has moved across the bottom of the screen, click ‘Next’, Add title and finish uploading video.<br />
<iframe allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tWuVCLoczgU" style="height: 368px; width: 597px;" width="560"></iframe><br />
I will admit I found this solution quite by accident! I went into an Apple Store today and they were unable to help me with the error. As I stood in the store I wondered if my video was too long. I clicked the ‘Edit’ button with the intention to trim the size of the video when I suddenly noticed the ‘Downloading Video’ message which made me wonder if that’s why I had received the error. Sure enough it was!<br />
I hope this solution is helpful to you as I know I’ve been frustrated by the error message for a while now. All the best!Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-11555377104343514752018-04-30T23:16:00.000-04:002018-10-12T23:16:32.121-04:00Learning a Little More<p>For a while I’ve wanted to do a DNA test with Hannah to see if I could find out any new information for her.  I ordered a kit for her and she was excited!  </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhublpRXzVUyG0Y8cqKJNk6uTmAwgstuxEHcHvcIsEg_UweFfbwYerKRac3B6YZISsIGFWfcnv2oy39CXbYFKhMJvCaFNYjFyaX8sTqMLKQJwwpK3vzOfL4Wap2yoErUaHFHAKY/s1600-h/IMG_1651-1%255B2%255D"><img title="IMG_1651-1" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="IMG_1651-1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMundkTERr38rIEU3EzCldMjSnxc9sc-R_5sWjcw25lmEsqVTXI4Z-Xf_pQelPpWRXzvRD0FGx3cCtKiiH1k5Vlipcq10l6T2JkjGCt8zR57hTHVH9qUEqmRCyfMYpwX_YvtF//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="448" /></a></p> <p>I had been concerned about what I would say to her but I need not have been concerned.  She saw the box and exclaimed, ‘I’ve wanted to do this!’  LOL – and we were off!</p> <p>Part 1 was filling the tube with spit.  LOL – my girl did great!  She was on a mission. <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="style" alt="Smile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBj_fqdK3q_1FfuGt6S3MIbbZHEH6aJnhtj8qQi8o2esHigC6CcZZDcllqI-kpOq_80v-UXCgIv_WoOUiz0hEmiQPbuK15B2OFwl5Dx00psoe_HuIfD_Z49OxLBOLBJAnfV76A//?imgmax=800" /></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA0pRrp37OcOHZ_JmEes7V41FblPPkgY02HZeEzEadQ_9G4IS2afNYR6aGAPRW6WgfYFW3U9YXTnTk4z1muDcXabXH2s6-a-7sfpQfo5nVyC49P5gcL_5Mbp4MYEv2AHESWrkrRw/s1600-h/IMG_1654-1%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_1654-1" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="IMG_1654-1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3lk8BK2-ttjhyFVcUk-UTxDIvu-zBKVVhu809v21gIIe6unsZPF43vK-rGQy2viB8mL9QRBDITkDAFLv7kGSLhloYGu8npz1XGV_onQvT2Rc0RFkNtWqmGs7obqC00GBrtANV//?imgmax=800" width="588" height="783" /></a></p> <p>Afterwards we mixed it up; sealed it up;</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXW2pCR1F_H1F9XbLwr4EYskdFfXSRkbkD6UdCV4Xzw4gk8U_kEV5csXMtew1JMrmqsnyMLBz1U2NllhYHp4ff-JdOaGhJarmKyIaYnfl1bWTJHlBYMrppq0FSrI18mwOe-ih/s1600-h/IMG_1656-1%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_1656-1" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="IMG_1656-1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ck3Ct_GfwRamz2W25HjYefk1n_yOPwns3G67nCrC5NYFMTtkk8vSo6FABSK-fMGbe9tC0UKVeRaxXlr5AXFkcO_HswkcgODlq7-s2jrH-NbaUDavseEtuyW7nZMIrvbB3t7leg//?imgmax=800" width="592" height="788" /></a></p> <p>And mailed it off.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfiReioGv7VH4N4s8T-xHIICXl0AXO19PGM7TZfQCj1kgEC3YvALbqQaEPURzrdgrfY7um8O2xyhIUYlkOttwuhRzVMbTC2k5kgnh_f_yNGMeCFXR18MS0__u1pVM_4DV0i67xvA/s1600-h/IMG_1663-1%255B2%255D"><img title="IMG_1663-1" style="display: inline; background-image: none;" border="0" alt="IMG_1663-1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTlXvVP4c5dGe5sD3zjxGM5RdoN9umPuw1Tq8VmxNXjTeRbVbq7zKeZGHmQ0Pi5gnpHyFit9fdsIx-FJX8vUiRgqcEVAlSQ7le-mdTWuDI8IPDziwGlF5wBEdj2SSJauE0MlL52g//?imgmax=800" width="596" height="448" /></a></p> <p>Her results were ready in about 2 weeks and I remember my heart beating quickly as I prepared to open them.  I said a quick prayer as I knew what I read there could change things as we knew them.</p> <p>In the end the results were wonderful and I learned so much!  Not a huge surprise but I found out that she is 100% Chinese.  What was interesting was to see what parts of Chinese ancestors make up my sweet girl.</p> <p>The health portion was great as it was a way to find out more about Hannah.  I laughed when it said things like she likely had a Photic Sneeze Reflex.   This means she is likely to sneeze in the sun and she does – just like me – and her Grandma!  LOL!  God gave us all similar traits!</p> <p>Something new that was recently added (they are constantly updating their website and things tested) and it say she is more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes.  Sadly that’s true.  </p> <p>Some results were also off by a bit like the one that says she probably has light skin pigmentation.  Umm, nope.  I wouldn’t consider her to be light.</p> <p>All in all I am so very thankful that we did this!!  As of right now there are 514 other DNA relatives related to Hannah that have also completed the testing.  To date the closest DNA relative to her is a third or fourth cousin but this can change as more people participate.  </p> <p>For those considering doing this I would highly recommend it!  If you are interested in ordering a kit, please let me know and I’m happy to send a link to you.</p>Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-40525457527179683232018-04-28T22:57:00.000-04:002018-10-24T23:02:12.163-04:00Happy 50th Anniversary Uncle Tim and Aunt Chris!<p>It was wonderful to get together with family to celebrate Uncle Tim and Aunt Chris’ 50th Wedding Anniversary.  What an amazing time of celebration!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlM4JmmXkSUNp8Ess5VVkh49k7QNdgrWhAsv6vIfKCmjz44zWd88LxsJFgs-i8u3F7fZLBtXZkoigBA7j6XOEyLDyr__n00z06BSxmPh9NXWd3N1EuHVrUZ6nZwHsasQiIUihJ/s1600-h/IMG_1709%255B3%255D"><img title="IMG_1709" style="display: inline; 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We were up bright and early our final day at Disney, wanting to make the most of our remaining time. We caught a bus to the MK and arrived shortly after rope drop. Okay, maybe we weren’t up quite as bright and early as I remember if rope drop had already happened!<br />
We started our day in Tomorrowland with a little ride known as <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/space-mountain/" target="_blank">Space Mountain</a>. Okay, we were definitely awake after that!! I love how adventurous Hannah is!<br />
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Calming things down a bit Hannah drove us on <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/tomorrowland-speedway/" target="_blank">Tomorrowland Speedway</a>. <br />
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Her driving has improved greatly and I no longer get whiplash….unless she decides to drive like she did when she was little!<br />
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A flight with Dumbo was in order so we took to the skies with the flying elephants.<br />
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The <a href="http://touringplans.com/" target="_blank">Touring Plans</a> website we use to plan our trips (highly recommended!) predicted that today would be a busier day and they were bang on! We like to finish our trips in the MK so were okay with the crowds but since we’d already spent a good amount of time in this park over the week, we did some of the quieter activities and rides and just took our time. This is a big difference from the crowd sizes we saw and experienced earlier in the week.<br />
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A visit to a princess shop offered our traditional opportunity for Hannah to be Pixie Dusted. Cherishing these moments as I know they won’t last forever.<br />
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During our stay at WDW this trip Disney introduced something new allowing guests on the <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/plans/" target="_blank">Disney Dining Plan</a> to order via the <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/plan/" target="_blank">MyDisneyExperience</a> app an basically skip the line. We decided to try it out for lunch and it was a great time saver! We sat outside the restaurant and ordered our meals, clicked to advise that we were here and within a few minutes received a notification that our meals were ready. <br />
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We went inside to pick up and quickly realized mobile ordering is something we’ll use again! This was the line and all we did was walk up to mobile order pickup location and get our food! <br />
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If you’re visiting Disney I highly recommend using the Mobile Order option on MyDisneyExperience whether you have the dining plan or not. It’s an option available to all!<br />
Each trip we try to do at least 1 or 2 new things. This trip after picking up our lunch a Pecos Bills we walked over to the raft for Tom Sawyer’s Island, took it across and enjoyed our lunch there. What a beautiful location and a nice break from the crowds.<br />
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Unfortunately after lunch Hannah’s tummy was a little off so we took things slower. I offered to go back to the room but my Disney lovin’ girl would have nothing to do with that! LOL – Like mother, like daughter!<br />
We went on the Carousel of Progress thinking a break from the sun would be good for her. It was but she thought a nap might be in order. I love how my sweet girl can just fall asleep and rest wherever she is when that’s what her little body needs. She slept here for almost an hour while I people watched. Oh yah, and listened to the same piece of audio from the <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/tomorrowland-transit-authority-peoplemover/?DISCID=DI_search" target="_blank">People Mover</a> over and over…and over again! Did you realize a new car goes by every 40 seconds? I learned that! ‘Paging Mr. Morrow. Mr. Tom Morrow!’ <img alt="Surprised smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-surprisedsmile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9vvXrkHoTz7QbiBLPrThWX5GSJCQs_LfIGJTwuU8zEiw_MbJS7yjgB7xbe13NJZ0W5AMV8F4ucW3dqgdguJ9cgKkz8eL1CcGYQa1S-7sF5yjP9Od0ntNKntjySSUJweyprkn//?imgmax=800" /><br />
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When she woke up she was feeling a little better so we wandered but didn’t do any rides. I’m sure we made some others happy when we released <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/help/fast-pass-plus/?int_cmp=INS-intWDWtoWDW-FP" target="_blank">FastPasses</a> for <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/splash-mountain/" target="_blank">Splash Mountain</a> and <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/magic-kingdom/seven-dwarfs-mine-train/" target="_blank">Seven Dwarfs Mine Train</a>, allowing others to take advantage of skipping the lines! <br />
Her tummy must have been feeling a little better as this was what she wanted!<br />
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You’ll notice she was wearing a warm coat but in true fashion for our family, it’s never too cold for ice cream!!<br />
After ice cream we played around a little bit with the camera and took pictures in front of Cinderella’s castle.<br />
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Our final dining reservation is a traditional one for us as we went to the <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/dining/cabins-at-fort-wilderness-resort/hoop-dee-doo-musical-revue/" target="_blank">Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue</a> and as always, had a great time! More than anything though I was glad my sweet girl was feeling better.<br />
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I quickly realized I had a professional corn bread chopper with me. <img alt="Open-mouthed smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-openmouthedsmile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5F8gaBJwT_4FmgmHrXqWvr6khJuv5t8rfUjkakWhhB2lGFG-pNeAugTitg3DNSsFbEyXOxSeoqXPK7w2xOkiy-MuNSTlb92KlGywsBdAtdWFSITgagIkjq1F29J18azgoouD//?imgmax=800" /><br />
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My sweet, silly girl! <br />
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If you haven’t eaten at Hoop-Dee-Doo during a Disney trip, I highly recommend it! Great food, lots of fun and the crowd interaction is an added bonus. We’ll be returning next time for sure!<br />
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At one point during the evening they celebrated birthdays and since this was an early 9th birthday celebration for Hannah she was included.<br />
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In typical Hannah and Mommy style we didn’t want our trip to end so after leaving HDD we took the boat back to the <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/" target="_blank">Magic Kingdom</a> and enjoyed some final moments together there!<br />
Even the characters on the ‘<a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/attractions/magic-kingdom/its-a-small-world/" target="_blank">it’s a small world</a>’ ride said good-bye to Hannah!<br />
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It was hard to believe our trip was already complete but we had created so many new memories that we would relive and chat about over and over again! Rarely if ever a day goes by that Hannah and I don’t chat about Disney. <br />
Good night Mickey. <br />
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See ya real soon!! (December 8th to be exact!) Let the countdown of sleeps begin!</blockquote>
Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-1066628003649145722018-02-02T22:00:00.000-05:002018-08-05T00:59:32.307-04:00Disney Jan 2018 ~ Epcot Day 2, Part 2The <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/destinations/epcot/" target="_blank">Epcot</a> <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/events-tours/epcot/epcot-international-festival-of-the-arts/" target="_blank">International Festival of the Arts</a> was happening during our visit and oh did we enjoy it! Rather than have lunch we snacked our way around the World Showcase while participating in many of the hands on activities that were offered.<br />
There were many chalk drawings done by professionals<br />
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as well as the opportunity for children to create their own masterpieces. Hannah was recreated her Pluto Tsum Tsum. You can see her reference piece in the second pic. I think she did great!!<br />
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As we entered the World Showcase Hannah spotted the first treat she wanted to try. (We had been watching videos ~ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1xwwLwm6WSMbUn_Tp597hQ" target="_blank">Disney Parks</a> ~ online before our trip so had some ideas of what we wanted to try.) I will say this was something she basically played with rather than ate but that’s okay with me. Another bonus to having the dining plan is that I’m not thinking, ‘Agh! I just paid $$ and she’s not eating it.’ Instead I look at it as something she’s enjoying and that’s all that matters.<br />
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One of the other activities we both really enjoyed was the opportunity to participate in a large paint by number mural. It takes about 2 days and hundreds of guests to fully paint the mural and then a new one would take it’s place. Each person chose a paint number that was in a little clear cup, took a sponge brush and then could paint 5 squares what matched the number of their paint. We love these neat extras that are found at Disney. Each trip it’s something new!<br />
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The finished product. This is what our mural would look like once it was finished.<br />
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As we ventured around the world we picked up a map of famous paintings and went on a scavenger hunt There was one hidden in each country and figment was featured in each of these famous paintings. We spent hours enjoying this activity as we toured the countries and I can’t believe I didn’t take a single picture of Hannah! Guess we were both having too much fun searching for them! It was great way to spend time in Epcot and in the end Hannah earned a special new pin for her Disney collection. Here are examples of a couple of the pictures:<br />
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I will say when we go to Disney we go hard, averaging between 22,000 and 25,000 steps a day. We both enjoy our Disney time and most mornings we were up bright and early. That being the case, it’s no surprise that Hannah took the opportunity of a quiet, scenic movie in France to catch a little cat nap. This was her first trip that we didn’t use a stroller and she totally rocked it! Our stroller days are officially behind us as the last time we used one was when she was 7. So when you’re walking miles and miles each day a good ‘ole nap is called for here and there.<br />
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And there’s no better way to wake up than with a little French patisserie. <br />
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LOL – while we were in line for the pastry Hannah and I both got an awful case of the giggles as we listened to a sweet lady in the line near us. Even though I don’t speak much French, Hannah is fully bilingual as she is in French Immersion at school. As we were in line this lady decided to read out the names of some of the pastries to her friend. If you can hear a strong southern accent reading out French pastries you’ll understand our giggles! ‘Creaaam Brulaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay’, ‘Cherries Jubilaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!’ Yup – it was tough to stifle the giggles!<br />
One of the snacks that was new on my list was shaved ice with fruit and cream topping in Japan. We had something similar in Utah a number of years ago and it’s one of those snacks I’ve thought of ever since. I’m a cold snack kinda gal. Add a sugary topping + cream and I’m in my glory! Hannah posed with our cherry shaved ice treat! It was delicious and didn’t even spoil our dinner! We’ll get this again for sure!<br />
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Speaking of dinner, today’s reservation was at <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/teppan-edo/" target="_blank">Teppan Edo</a> in the Japan Pavilion. At this hibachi style restaurant you sit in groups of 8 around a grill. We met the sweetest couple from California who were leaving the following day on a Disney Cruise. (I may or may not have asked if they could squeeze us into their suitcases!!) It was nice to visit with them while experiencing this show and meal all at once.<br />
Want to hear a quick funny story? This couple and I got talking about our week and what we had done. (And no, I can’t remember their names which is oh so normal for me. I am awful with names!!) We realized we’d both been in <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/animal-kingdom/" target="_blank">Animal Kingdom</a> on Wednesday and lined up with the birds to ride <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/animal-kingdom/avatar-flight-of-passage/" target="_blank">Flight of Passage</a>. I asked where they’d been in the line for the hour that we were waiting on the bridge and they shared they were only about 6 rows from the front of the pack. I pulled out my camera and sure enough his head was in my picture! Small world!! (Oh wait, that’s another park…. <img alt="Open-mouthed smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-openmouthedsmile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhExVg0q9OtcW8OPgytIy-XuGlPln7ulB1r2bBoJdCotO-XDk-IGdoMvJfR96V8WEOEwJft_ggM8CMChVrqBhLeKBiBoMQmAf-PeYDisV4qjLVf0Ty97SPQUBSh3ynHo19nZXoJ//?imgmax=800" />)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibcC4uZB7OJRHEcfNfG56k5UtJow_JVRY1uU1-rrcM2FpjXEgA1-H9d6cqGOGSNZArr7mQHwSR_fwC3NbWggqntZmSVSW99U45LhB2zErlXPVshGybVL4BHubxaqVlEaBEk7gv/s1600-h/IMG_0873b%255B2%255D"><img alt="IMG_0873b" border="0" height="448" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuLNXc-QQXdyGZDQyV0Js6R37unkyvAcPf4sa1EjhAfKOKQDHNVoiuTmZVdqwZhxusbTfLxAFPAnAEFqxShXIQq-0T2lWnDHVptBPQLUngYnS8_Pt3E6szngbM1koKYhL4EvbA//?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="IMG_0873b" width="596" /></a><br />
Back to Friday night and our delicious dinner at Teppan Edo. Our hibachi chef.<br />
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Once again Hannah was serenaded with a version of Happy Birthday and they gave her a chef’s hat too.<br />
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We finished up our Figment painting hunt as we made our way back to Future World. I realized we could probably get to <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/soarin/" target="_blank">Soarin’</a> before closing so we quickly made our way there and arrived just in time! (At Disney, as long as you are in line before park closing, you will be able to ride the ride.) We got in line seconds before 9:00 so we were on the very last ride of the evening. It was a neat experience to enjoy this ride with only a handful of people!<br />
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Sadly the next day was going to be the last day of our trip but we were going to live it to it’s fullest! Hannah is very much about tradition so we were going back to <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/magic-kingdom/" target="_blank">Magic Kingdom</a>. Our tradition is to start and finish each trip in the MK so even though it was supposed to be crowded we were going and going to make the most of it! <img alt="Smile" class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoA_GsbvNfBW9VB4O1zb1E8xi2DrdI3sP9rTfcKluHGdlwW6qXbx6xk1gREpcMK3lG-5iBAH-ZvqHCwUPrOs2F_URbPyHrGdVJHqaC2za64Ifq8ZledhsgifyRlYMNWV5wfOrU//?imgmax=800" />Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06120007274654255204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14848310.post-24804709589621390272018-02-02T19:28:00.000-05:002018-08-05T00:58:56.458-04:00Disney Jan 2018 ~ Epcot Day 2, Part 1<br />
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As was the trend for this trip Hannah and I were up bright and early on this day and headed directly to <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/en_CA/destinations/epcot/" target="_blank">Epcot</a>.<br />
Scanning her MagicBand on her way into the park.<br />
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Since this was our second day at Epcot we took a few minutes to take some pics on our way into the park.<br />
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Since we hadn’t had breakfast yet we stopped at Starbucks and used a couple of our snack credits for breakfast. <br />
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Starbucks is one of the special treats we enjoy at Disney that isn’t normally part of our daily lives. So enjoy the <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/plans/" target="_blank">Disney Dining Plan</a>! Even though I had to pay for the dining plan after loosing our Free Dining trip to Irma in September, it was well worth the cost. We live our lives on a budget so it’s a treat for both of us to be able to order whatever we want for an entire week and not have to think of it!!<br />
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We also did a little shopping for a friend at home.<br />
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By now our FP+ reservation for <a href="https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/attractions/epcot/test-track/" target="_blank">Test Track</a> was up so we rode it plus Mission Space Green and a number of other rides too.<br />
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