we'd been there about 2 years ago and were looking forward to returning. It was interesting to find out that alot of the staff were still there and that they remembered us, well more specifically Wayne, he's little more memorable. ^.^
Wayne & I are leaving on a much needed and long overdue holiday. We're headed to Cuba for sand, sun and surf. See ya when we return. 
ugh! what an icky day, one that makes you feel you don't want to leave the house but rather stay home and not do anything. It's amazing how the weather can change the way I feel about things. On a bright sunny day even in winter, I like to get outside and go for a walk, and can feel pretty good! But on dreary days like today, all I want to do is curl up beside my warm corn stove and read a book.
Did you know that an Indian summer is a meteorological phenomenon that occurs in autumn, in the Northern Hemisphere? And that it is characterized by a period of sunny, warm weather, after the leaves have turned following an onset of frost, but before the first snowfall. 
Normally I am not a creative person, but using the stamps, paper and ink pads that all coordinate together, makes it alot easier. Plus, Krystle is truly talented and usually I just end up copying what she's already created. 
Usually letting his siblings do most of the talking when we're all together. So this was a nice reprieve to have a little one on one time with him. During our time together he filled me in on life at school, dorm life and life in the city. He was telling me about catching the bus and learning how to maneuver throughout the city. As I listened I couldn't help but think about how my quiet farm-boy is slowly becoming a city-slicker. I'm so proud of him!
Krystle hosted a lovely girls only wine & cheese party at their apartment. Each guest was invited to bring their favourite wine and enjoy a delicious variety of cheeses. Krystle & I were busy as can be making Hot Cheese Dip, Tex-Mex Cheese Fondue, Baked Brie with Apple Mango Chutney, Garlic Cheese Ball, Red Pepper Jelly & Cream Cheese, Goat Cheese and of course a Cheese tray with a scrumptious variety of cheeses.Without the changing seasons, vineyards would never bear fruit. Likewise, our spiritual growth demands an ever-changing climate - seasons when God's work is tailor made to our personal circumstance. Seasons designed by the Father as he nourishes our lives toward fruitfulness. Seasons that bring a healthy balance of joy and challenge, of diligent effort and renewing rest.This expresses exactly what I was feeling, so what season do you find yourself in? Is it Winter? Spring? Summer or Fall?
We must learn not only to embrace the season we're in, to enjoy its gift and confront its challenges, but also to let it go when the seasons change. The cycle of God's care is always dependable. Even when we can't see it, He is working to bring fruit in our lives. The key to remaining in the Vine is to look for the way God is working in our lives at any given moment.
It's God's vineyard remember. He determines the seasons of our lives when to prune, when to feed and when to harvest.
He loves us in each moment, just as we are. Even if we aren't making any attempts to change or "do better"... His love is not conditional upon our performance. He is a good gardener that deeply cares for the growth you experience.
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Blessings
So the question.. ."When you eat your Smarties, do you eat the red ones last? Do you suck them very slowly, or crunch them very fast? Eat those candy-coated chocolates, but tell me when I ask, when you eat your Smarties, do you eat the red ones last?"
Blessings