Happy 50th Birthday

Breakfast at the market in Fredericton.

Someone is celebrating their birthday today....and it's not me. We drove to Fredericton today and met up with the girls for breakfast. After we spent some time at Emmas apartment, then dropped Brenna off and returned home through Gagetown. It was a beautiful sunny day.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!

Footnote: On Sunday we went to the "Phoenix Dinner Theatre". It was our first time there. The play was called "Santa Baby"

For Longwood

First Snowfall

This morning we woke to a "Winter Wonderland". We literally went from fall to winter. Last evening we walked over the hill, in our shoes, to the Greens for a wonderful evening. Today you would need boots, winter coat and gloves. We are all cozy here with a fire going.....what a great day to stay home, settle by the fire and read a book or watch movies.

Alan Toner 1959-2008

Alan and Andree celebrating their 25th anniversary in July.

TONER, Cst. Alan Ambrose
48, Lower Sackville, passed away Thursday November 13, 2008 at the VG Site, QEII with his loving family by his side. Born in Grand Falls N.B., he was a son of the late Joyner and Helena (Fyfe) Toner. Alan was raised on a potato farm on Gillespie Settlement N.B., and later attended RCMP training in Regina at the age of thirty. After graduating from the RCMP depot, Alan and family were posted to St. Peters Cape Breton, and then transferred to Sydney, and has been a resident of Lower Sackville for the last eight years. He was a loving devoted husband and proud father, who enjoyed spending quality time with his family, attending his childrens many sporting events, especially hockey. He was proud to serve as an RCMP officer, which he felt to be his life calling. Alan loved working with people, being a mentor to the younger RCMP members. He was a parishioner of St. John Vianney Church, Sackville. He will be fondly remembered for his sense of humour and as the rock and protector of his family. He was a lifelong dedicated Habs and Red Sox fan. He is survived by his loving wife, Andree (LeClerc), Lower Sackville; children, Katie (Ben) Andrews, Ottawa; Kerri (Joel) Arsenault, Plaster Rock N.B.; Kylie and Mitchell at home; granddaughter, Lucy; siblings, Edel (Richard) Rogala; John (Heather); Paul (Martina); Jane (Eric) Robichaud; Lori (Ken) Burns; many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Drive, where visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m. Monday in St. John Vianney Church, Lower Sackville, interment to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville. A reception will follow at the church hall. Donations in memory may be made to Lupus Society of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be sent by visiting: http://www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com/

Today we celebrated the life of Pauls brother, Alan.It was a very emotional day as has been the last few days. Alan was highly thought of and it was most impressive to see the support of his friends, family, community and RCMP family.

Trip to Halifax

Lucy with Kerri

Aunt Tina with Lucy

Lucy with her new playset.

Considering the circumstances (Pauls brother remains stable but in critial condition) we had a good visit with the family in Halifax. We spent time with them at the hospital and then our evenings were spent at the house. Lucy was a pure joy to hold and cuddle. She will be 7 months tomorrow. Below she is having her evening bath. Kylie was eager to help out....you can only imagine, Lucy has 4 mothers while visiting in Halifax, mom, 2 aunts and her grandmother.

Saturday's Adventure

Today we went to Fredericton to get Emmas winter tires put on her car. We turned off at Welsford and went through Claredon, Wirral, Hoyt, Fredericton Junction, Blissville, Tracey, New Maryland and then Fredericton. It's a bit longer drive but a change of scenery from the highway. Of course we did the grocery run and then to Marks Work Wearhouse for winter footwear. On the way back to the apartment I was introduced to "Scoop& Save." It's like a bulk barn but much better. They have, baking accessories, candy, chocolates, chutneys, coffees, games, jams and jellies, licorice, pasta, pesto, pickles, puzzles, sauces, spices, syrups, teapots, wine kits and accessories.....and MUCH, MUCH more!!!!! It was quite a shopping experience and I will definitely be going back. Tomorrow we are off to Halifax to see Pauls brother and spend time with his family.

Lest We Forget

While at work today I was made a ware of a site I thought some of you might find interesting. www.1914-1918.ca

Fall Time Change + Cold= Winter Tires/#*!%

Last evening we put our first fire on. It was a cold night and today was a high of 3 degrees....brrrrr cold. It was time to put the winter tires on and Paul just bought an impact wrench so he HAD to try it out. The air was a lot less blue this year :-).
We spent a bit of time raking leaves but that lasted an hour......tooooo cold. The clocks have fallen back an hour and I hate to see it get dark sooner in the evening. I really don't mind darkness in the morning....after all I'm only driving to work. I would much prefer the light at the end of the day, but I'm only one little person in this great big world.