The foot saga again!

Another aging problem. Pads between the knees at night to keep the back from hurting, pads between the toes to keep the toes from turning in and now a pad beneath the toes to keep the feet from hurting. What next? I think I just need more natural padding to keep everything in place.

bedroom gets a facelift

My decorating ability is just happenstance. Recently when we had overnight company, we chose to put our guest in our bedroom so she would not have to climb stairs. To dress her bed up a bit I decided to use the beautiful quilt that my sister, Rena, had made for me a few years ago. When I put it on the bed it looked really nice with the colors of the wall, etc. Since I had been using my old spread for ten years I thought it might be time to change the appearance of the room. Then I began to wonder if I could use the quilt as a spread. But I would need a new bedskirt. So, the shopping began for just the right color. The pillows I was using was a good color. If I could just find a bedskirt that color that would be good. I looked a couple of places and was not having much success. Then I remembered there were sheets that matched the pillow covers I was using. Could I make a bedskirt out of the sheets. Well I did make a cover for a canoe one time, perhaps I could make a bedskirt, so the wheels began to turn. After lots of measuring and cutting it all came together. Then while I was doing the sewing I noticed a painting that I had done several months ago that had not found a home. Alas, the color was perfect to use with the quilt and bedskirt. Then, I decided to make pillow shams with the remaining material from the sheets. So you see. It all looks good together and it was all just happenstance. Not my interior decorating ability.

Not all celebrations are alike

Whereas in 2008 the family enjoyed the comfort of a hot tub. Relaxed to the max.




In 2009 time was spent putting new memory in a laptop. After all this we need a little more time in the hot tub.

2010 Olympic torch run

The torch to begin the 2010 Olympics has been making its rounds throughout Canada over the past several days. Sunday, December 20 was the date it made its way through Beamsville. Everyone from the Tintern congregation was invited to view the torch run from the Tallman's parking lot. Then following the run we were invited to have a bowl of chili at the Fireside Room. This was an exciting gathering. A friend of ours will be carrying the flag on December 28. We will only get to view that on TV. Since he lives in Meaford I think that will be the area in which he will run.

christmas 2009

Grandpa spends time with Madison
Bayleigh loves coloring
Shiloh just practices looking beautiful
Shiloh and Bayleigh enjoy each other
Linda helps to spoil Shiloh

Christmas morning begins with brunch at Linda and Marcia'

Preparing the bird was of first importance!

Then, a beautiful brunch starting with soda bread and......
.....all the wonderful trimmings
While the turkey is cooking and after several games, Dad takes a siesta in front of the fireplace.
We are then presented with the menu for dinner!
Our beautiful table setting......
......complete with Grandma Smith's china. She would be honored!
The bird is ready to be carved.
And, we are ready to eat
Wow! what a feast!

We are truly blessed!!

The Shoe Solution

I have discovered a way to take attention from THE shoes. Wear THE hat!

Shoe story

Not to be outdone by my daughter, I must post my feelings about my new shoes. I have recently had to get shoes with a wider toe box to accommodate problems with my feet. Now if I had a size 5 foot like my daughter it would not be so bad but a size 9 1/2 makes it really embarrassing. When I saw the "WIDE" sign attached to them I thought about the wide loads going down the highway that have a truck preceding and following to warn other drivers of the "WIDE" load. But, just today I thought of a good use for these shoes. If I am ever tempted to water ski I will be able to just use my shoes for skis. Start that boat and away we go!!

Oh, well. The shoes are more comfortable and I am thankful that shoe companies have put together shoes that will accommodate my problem. Now if I can just get enough money together to pay for them.