Monday, December 21, 2009

Sylvie singing Christmas carols
Sylvie and I wish you a Blessed Christmas as you celebrate the Birthday of Jesus Christ. May your cup overflow with love, peace, kindness and joy in the New Year
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Oops, I caught Roy enjoying his scone - sorry Roy, I caught you on candid camera
Mike led us in Christmas carols with his guitar, while Ann and Joann accompanied him. The residents of the home loved it and sang along as best they could.












This sweet lady enjoyed her son singing to her during his visit.
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The Royal Ladies Tea Society visited a local nursing home and presented them with a tea. It was such a lovely treat for them and a blessing to us that served them.
These two darling ladies enjoyed the singing.
Ann & Kara made friends with these ladies
Liza set the tables with her fine Christmas china, clotted cream, lemon curd, and fresh baked scones
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Aren't these the cutest centerpieces??? You need graham crackers, pecans, candy corn, striped cookie & Ferrero Rocher chocolate balls for body. These look a little messy, the chocolate didn't melt enough to use as glue
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Ian and Bronwen sharing our early Thanksgiving
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Jordyn & Bronwen making Turkey centerpieces
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Thanksgiving

Friends from Australia were here a week before Thanksgiving, so we had a traditional dinner for them. It's not as though they haven't had turkey, it's all the trimmings that really count. They were amazed about all the fuss we go to and it was fun to share it with them.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Doggie Birthday Party

Today was a day that I never dreamed that I'd ever a part of~~~a doggie birthday party!!! Saturday mornings I take Sylvie (my Shih Tzu) to obedience training. The trainer and assistant trainer's dogs had birthdays, so why not celebrate??? About 20 of us participated in 3 games and we won a stuffed Hedgehog that grunts, squeeks, and rattles. It is now her favorite best toy and almost as big as the dog. Some of the owners or their dogs wore birthday hats and received trick or treat bags with natural doggie treats. The owners were treated to yummy (not so natural) cup cakes. Sound a little nutszo to you~~~oh well. Missed the photo moment without a camera. Kind of hard to take photos & hold onto a leash.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Sylvie

Here is Sylvie resting - she does a lot of that. What a sweet dog she has been. I rescued her last December and it's amazing what a darling personality she has and loves everyone.
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Cousin reunion

Alec my 16 yr old granddaughter & Dulcie's daughter, me, Jenny, Dulcie my daughter, and her daughter Jordyn. Jenny & Dulcie were about 10 when they last saw eachother. The amazing thing is that we only live about an hour away. They are in Manhattan Beach.
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Cousin reunion

Cary is son of Louise. I remember him as a handsome teenager - still handsome and really a nice guy. We had great conversations.
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Cousin reunion

Julie sitting on left, Jean standing in green (we are same age) me, Jenny standing is daughter of Louise sitting and Jordyn holding Sylvie.
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Cousin reunion Aut 22, "09

Louise put together a small gathering of cousins - her kids, my kids, and their kids. Amazing what happens in 30 years.
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Cousin reunion

Louise sitting haven't seen in 30 years, never met the young kids before, and Jordyn is meeting them for the first time also. Aug 22, "09
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Granddaughters having fun

My silly granddaughters Alec 16 and Jordyn 13 and of course my Sylvie dog. Believe it or not that is one of my lounging robes and I'm not that big.
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Sylvie napping

My granddaughter posed this dog and took the photo-too cute
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Paris in a Cup

Cheryl Turner, owner of Paris in a Cup in Orange, CA with a model in the middle. Cute skirt and great boutique.
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Paris in a Cup Tea Salon

My sweet friend Wanda took me to tea for a belated birthday. She is always thinking of others.
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Royal Ladies Tea Society

As you can see the table was set beautifully and our name tags told us where our places were.
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Royal Ladies Tea Society

Lorainne hosted a lovely tea in her home. There were 8 of us that attended. So often our group of 12 can't make it all at once.
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My dog Sylvie

My sweet little Sylvie dog. Don't most dogs sit on patio tables?
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Suzanne & Christine having tea @ The Tea Gardens in Santa Clarita. Suzanne was giddy telling us about her upcoming marriage. Being in love is such excitement.
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Check out this Red Hat - fit for a queen
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Having tea @ High Tea Cottage in Woodland Hills with Irvette and Loretta. Wonderful food and wonderful day
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