Well to day is a very special day .....our granddaughter's birthday

we love her dearly
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABI

It is also our future son-in-laws b-day ..today to

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DJ

We all enjoyed DJ's birthday dinner at his mom's (Ivy) in Barriere
Thanks Ivy ...it was awesome
It was a busy weekend but a lot of fun dinner and then Sunday Abi's party
Here are some pictures of Abi's get together with Chris the Clown and her friends..

Want to wish Tanya a

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY

have a great day and make sure those boys spoil you rotten

XOXOXOXO

Barb these are the flowers I picked up on the weekend ....

hope you like the layout I did for them ...

my SIL Barb had this scripture and it was so in line for me :

Resentment is racing your emotional motor...
it wastes valuable energy and gets you nowhere.
"See to it that no one misses the grace
of God and no bitter root grows up
to cause trouble and defile many."
Hebrews 12:15 NIV

I want to thank Shari for sharing this with me ...

she and others have been helping to face a few dark corners ...

John is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and

always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, "If I were any better, I would be twins!"

He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, John was there telling the employee how to look on the positive side
of the situation.Seeing this style really made me curious, so one day I went up
and asked him, "I don't get it! You can't be a positive person all of the time.
How do you do it?" He replied, "Each morning I wake up and say to myself, you

have two choices today. You can choose to be in a good mood or ... you can choose to be in a bad mood......I choose to be in a good mood."Each time something bad happens,
I can choose to be a victim or...I can choose to learn from it. I choose to learn from it. Every time someone comes to me complaining, I can choose to accept their complaining or... I can point out the positive side of life. I choose the positive side of life.
"Yeah, right, it's not that easy," I protested.
"Yes, it is," he said. "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation
is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people affect your mood.
You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line: It's your choice how you live your life."
I reflected on what he said. Soon hereafter, I left the Tower Industry to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often thought about him when I made a choice about life instead of reacting to it. Several years later, I heard that he was involved in a serious accident, falling some 60 feet from a communications tower. After 18 hours of surgery and weeks of intensive care, he was
released from the hospital with rods placed in his back. I saw him about six months after the accident. When I asked him how he was, he replied, "If I were any better, I'd be twins...wanna see my scars?". I declined to see his wounds, but I did ask him what had gone through his mind as the accident took place."The first thing that went through my mind was the well-being of
my soon-to-be born daughter," he replied. "Then, as I lay on the ground, I remembered that I had two choices: I could choose to live or...I could choose to die. I chose to live."
"Weren't you scared? Did you lose consciousness?" I asked.
He continued, "..the paramedics were great. They kept telling me I was going to be fine. But when they wheeled me into the ER and I saw the expressions on the faces of the doctors
and nurses, I got really scared. In their eyes, I read 'he's a dead man'. I knew I needed to take action." "What did you do?" I asked. "Well, there was a big burly nurse shouting questions at me,"said John. "She asked if I was allergic to anything 'Yes, I replied.' The doctors and nurses stopped working as they waited for my reply. I took a deep breath and yelled, 'Gravity'"
Over their laughter, I told them, "I am choosing to live. Operate on me as if I am alive, not dead."
He lived, thanks to the skill of his doctors, but also because of his amazing attitude... I learned from him that every day we have the choice to live fully.
Attitude, after all, is everything.
After all today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday.

You have two choices now:

I have been reading these last few days ...a sad feeling of

loss and feeling of what is yet to come...

as we prapare to move and start off on another adventure....

here are a few things that has stood out to me ...

_____

Life presents enough challenges without us adding
more burdens to our load. We can flip the switch on
guilt, worry and resentment once we become aware
of them. To prevent those downward spirals, make the
choice to eliminate the energy vampires. Your life will
become lighter and more positive.
If you struggle with perfectionism, challenge it every
day by being less than perfect. Uncover any unfulfilled
need from childhood that drives it, and fill that need
using the awareness you have as an adult today.
The path of forgiveness is the best way to travel
unburdened. Often it is the only way to unchain yourself
from the past. Give yourself the gift of forgiveness
So you can be free to live the life you really want.

________

To forgive the unforgivable is the highest form

of love. In return you will be blessed

with peace and compassion.

_________

Get over the disease to please.

Understand you cannot please everyone.

Being able to disappoint others is crucial

to reclaiming your life.

_______

The longest journey is the journey inward.

________

Everything you want is on the other side of Fear.

_________

and this one of the Irish Prayer is for all I love

May the road rise to meet you

May the wind be always be at your back

May the sun shine warm on your face

The rains fall soft upon your fields

And until we meet again....

May God hold you safely in

the palm of His hand....

Well ...here is the newest picture of our son Shawn and daughter-in-law Mindi and our very special granddaughters Jordana and Madison....boy do we really miss them ..we love you all dearly....

Can't wait for a camping trip and to spend some time with you all ...I want to thank KimB for these beautiful elements for this layout ..make sure you check her blog site out ...another very talented lady ...

Here's a cute picture:
...this was taken out at HVC thought it looked so much like a dinosaur..hehehe

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLESIA !!!

Today is a very special day ...

we want to wish this young lady a very Happy Birthday

and ask for the Lord's blessing in her life ...

she is very special to us.

All our love from the Forsyth's in the fifth wheel

The Boyes family

( I want to thank my SIL Barb for her elements used and for her words of of wisdom in putting this layout together...also thanks to Amy for the elements used from her kit called Emma(her little girl and she is a cute). Please make sure you stop these girls blogs ...they are awesome ladies and have lots of freebies and help.(just click on their names and you are there)

This week Barry and I took a drive to HVC...

the day was awesome and we need to pick up Melissa's

form...she was doing the JUMP ROPE

for the HEART & STROKE...

HVC ( Highland Valley Copper)

has grown so much over the years .

When we got back to town ..Barry decide to wash the truck

the bubbles just kept growing ...then pop

So today I leave you this thought :

Friendships that have stood the test of time and change are surely the best.

What do you think ??? God Bless to all have a great day...

Wishing you all the best for Valentine's Day

love you all with all my heart....and some face might be missing in my layouts

but you are not missing in my heart ...

XOXOXOXO

Thanks to Dani for the frames and Barb for the elements used

Well the truck is out ...we have gotten a new truck ..

it is a 2008 Dodge Ram Dually
it can carry our fifth wheel plus more ...and has all the

safety features Barry feels we need to be on the highway ...

Supper time !!!!!!

Well this was supper last night ..sorry it sort of melted the filmstrip..heheh

I did the cod fillets laying on orange slices..

and fresh spices ...and scalloped potatoes..

Barry loved it

(Thanks to marcee for the film strip element )

This is our first campfire ..it was awesome ..can't wait to meet with all and have a campfire

and weiner roast and those marshmallows we love so much ...you know

the coconut covered ones....hehehe

Grand Daughter
Granddaughter, you're the future

through time flies by so fast

Here's a wish for happiness

and love that's meant to last.

so it's only natural

now that your birthday's

here to wish for you a special dayfilled

with happiness and cheer

Happy Birthday

Granddaughter

Happy 7th Birthday Jordana

We love you and miss you girl...

I hope you get all that you wished for

God Bless you and keep you

Love Papa , Grama, and Melissa ..tooo

Thanks to Mrs Miles for the elements used

in the layout

These pictures are from Bill (Barry's twin)....

he is working in the area of Baker Lake ..

which is in Nunavet.

Bill says when these pictures were sent to

Barry the temperature was -58....oh boy that is cold

brrrrrr.

(please remember to click on the layout to

get a large view of it and also just click on Baker lake to

Learn more.)

awesome picture of SunDogs

Way to go Bill ..

This last picture was from Bill at Yellowknife and in their musuem neat

sculpture of a Polar Bear

Thanks Bill for sending the pictures to Barry and sharing .....hope you enjoyed the layout I did ...

Happy 9th Anniversary

Miles & Barb

May you always be warmed by each other's smile,

Always take time to walk and talk a while,

Always know deep down you're each other's best friend,

And enjoy the kind of love that grows and knows no end.

Wishing you an 'always' kind of love!

Happy Anniversary

We love you both ..more than words can say

have the best day ever.

Love Barry, Judy and Missy girl

Thanks to Amy for the love note elements and paper and frame.

Make sure you visit Barb and Amy..blog sites

to very awesome ladies

Well for all that read my blog ..the water is running again ...Barry got it going HURRAY

A Moment for You

Be good to

yourself

Life is so busy,

it's probably been

a while since you

asked, "What makes me happy?"

Or maybe you worry that

taking some "me" time

will take away

from the people

you care about.

But you're

important, too!

So today and everyday

do something

that makes you smile.

You deserve it!

Well today Glen and Patty brought the girls and came up for lunch ..it was great to have them...

This is awesome recipe to follow ..I did it Barb and the pictures are below ...thanks sis

Fully defrost roast.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Put roast in pan, fat side up.
Season.
Poke a meat thermometer in it.
Put in preheated oven.
Bake 60 minutes.
Shut oven off. DO NOT open door.
Leave, door shut, for 2 – 4 hours.
Turn oven on to 375 degrees F. Roast for additional 60 mins.
Check thermometer for doneness ( I left mine in an extra 20 mins for medium)
Take out of oven. Cover with foil. Let rest for 20 min.

This was how it looked going into the oven :

and below is the end of following my SIL Barb baking instructions from her blog site

Barry loved it Barb ..thanks again....

Well today is Dez....... HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAY... we hope you have a great and wonderful day ....

Boy the weather is awful

-33 with the wind last night ....but the

fifth wheel did great ...but we did lose the use of

our water ..

But Barry say we have the water in our holding tanks

and we can last about four days ..so by that time the

temperate will be back up

...I pray.

Well today was Abi and Hannah ....dentist appointment day ..this was their first time for cleaning their teeth ....by a dentist..

Dr Chris Wilson is an awesome dentist ...he has patience and a soft voice ..and his nurse is so helpful and caring ...thanks to both of them for being so gentle and caring ....

Abi loved it and thinks that dental floss is so neat ..she has been flossing all day .

Hannah well Dr Wilson got a peek ...but Hannah stills thinking about this teeth and dentist

thing ...but she loved the prizes.

Thanks to Amy W for the paper and beads..and hearts...theses come from her kit

Love Letters...check out her site...

And to Barb and Olivia for the sparkle red hearts.

Just click on the ladies names and you away you will go to their blogs.

Well here are a few shoots of the area where we live...the area is beautiful and the snow adds so much character to. We have been in our fifth wheel now since June 10th, 2007 ..and this is our first winter....

Barry and I have learned so much about not having to have that big home ...and all the toys ..and learning to live with what we really need...and the time we have for each other. Barry is learning so much about videoing and me learning my camera...and taking pictures

We are so excited ....for Spring to arrive and to start

camping and fishing ....

but winter has been awesome for us and a great

learning experiences.

Well today I babysit ...and the girls were ready for their Grama. It was Grama we have to have a tea party ...

Hannah had the teapot and teacups on the table before I could say OK.

Well then Abi decide that today's menu should be cheese and crackers and pickles of course.

So off the kitchen and Abi pulling a chair in so she can pile everything on the plate and serve it for tea..she is the little hostess.

Our tea is Mango Peach flavoured water ....so it was a fun time . Then after tea time it was off to build a fort ....sorry did not get any pictures of that ....next time

(My thanks to Bannerwoman and Evak and Bderksen for the elements used in this layout.)

love the teapot and cups Barb

also : did you know ---the energy saved by recycling just one

plastic bottle could power a computer for 25 minutes.

Remember to Recycle....

Patty took the girls to the Backyardigans ....has you can see they had lots of fun

they were in Kamloops ...Wednesday and Thursday...both nights were sold out .


Just a little quick note to all

_A Moment For You_

You
have so much
to look
forward to!
Adventures,
accomplishments
and unexpected
opportunities.
Happy surprises and
precious moments.
And more love,
lots of laughs and
too many blessings
to count. So whenever
you feel stuck in a rut,
remember.
Life has
good things in store
for you. Enjoy

Check out : where than 100 ice statues were carved by artists from around the world
www.plymouthice.com

Oh Father, everything around me seems to be changing--

my body, my family, my world. How grateful I am that you, Lord, never change.
Therefore, regardless of the changes that occur in mylife, I know I can trust you to keep on taking care of me just as you have in the past I thank
You that You will generously provide all that I need.
You will make all grace abound to me.
Then I will have plenty for myself as well as for others.
In Jesus' name, amen

In the last few days I have been total of 2 friends having cancer...
both are a case of cancer returning ....
yesterday I was luck to be able to spend the day with one of them
Rose ...she has a positive attitude ....she has the Lord in her life ...
My other friend Miriam ..has been a friend since grade 7 and
I believe the Lord is going to bless her .....
so if in reading this could you please add a little prayer for each of them .....

Friendship is a precious gift,

that cannot be bought or sold.

but it's value is far greater,

than a mountain made of gold.

For gold is cold and lifeless,

It can neither see nor hear,

and in the time of trouble,

it is powerless to cheer.

It has no ears to listen,

no heart to understand.

It cannot bring you comfort,

or reach out a helping hand.

So when you ask God for a gift,

be thankful if he sends,

Not diamonds, pearls or riches

But the love of real true Friends.....

~ Author Unknown

Ephesians 4:26-27
Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger,brawling and slander
along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another
forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Here is gramma bragging
Has many if you know we got to see all the grandkids ...so here are some up to date pictures of them

These are our granddaughters all 5

Well today is Patty's Birthday .....and we all wish her the best ....

Make sure Glen spoils you rotten ..hehehe

Melissa says Happy Birthday Mom



I want to thank Daisie for the paper and the balloons and the Happy Birthday elements

and to Amy W for the beige frame and little birthday magnets ....just click on Amy and

away you go to another very awesome blog site ..check it out she offers a lot of neat

info ...thanks ladies for the elementsAnd thanks to Barb ..my SIL for this awesome loveheart and charms to make this awesome bracelet for Patty ...if you just click on to Barb's name ..you to can download her awesome elements...too

Here is Hannah and Abi enjoying the snow that has fallen around Kamloops....

Those pictures are of Tanya Forsyth boys ..when Surrey had snow ...Tanya the boys look like they are having tons of fun....thanks for the pictures girl...love them.

Well on to entering what is on my heart :

For the longest time my SIL Barb has been saying ..stay with the Lord ..let him lead..so Barb the walk begins
I love my SIL with all my heart ....she always have and always will be beside me
her love is unconditionally ...even when I screw up ...THANKS SIS

Daily time with the Lord is absolutely essential for our spiritual health. It is our lifeline to our Lord. Without it we will be powerless and unfruitful. But with it, we are ready to face the day, no matter what it holds. For we can be assured that:

He will never leave us or forsake us. He will guide us and guard us.
He will give us the wisdom we need and the words we need.
He will give us courage and comfort. He will give us strength and a song to sing.
He will give us the joy of the Lord, His peace will surround us wherever we go.
He will hear and answer as we walk in the light of His presence.

The very first He will reminds me of Barb and the love we share and how her and Miles have always stood by us...so as I start this year ..I want to thank them ...my family ...The Forsyth's Family ...my girls and my grandkids..

Then Jesus told his disciples....that they should always pray not give up.(Luke 18:1)

I ask Lord that all that all that I may have offended or hurt in 2007..will find forgiveness in their hearts for me and give me another chance ..to be what they need me to be ...I ask in your name Lord ...and thank you for all that you will do ...

(and for those that wonder what SIL is it stands for sister -in-law)

I recommend going over to Barb's blog ..she has so much to offer and lots of love to give..just click on her name and whish you are there ....have a great day .

This is our little Abi...she loves the snow...

Well here we are in to the 4th of January...the weather is so mild and things are melting. Where we are parked we can see for some distance even over Kamloops...it is a pretty view. Below us is a little pond the people in this area have cleaned it and all can skate on it ...Melissa and her friend are hoping to do that today....it is Barry’s last day off then he is back for 4 days ...so it will be a relaxing day for him.
It is hard to believe...we are going on to our 7 month of living in our fifth wheel ....wow
So today Lord I ask for my words to be pleasing to You today. Set a watch over my lips, so that I will know when to speak and when to remain silent. I pray that out of my mouth will flow words of wisdom and kindness. May my speech always be gracious, “seasoned with salt.” May I know how to respond to each person I encounter. May I be slow to speak and slow to become angry. Help me to listen carefully to others, not interrupting their conversations. Prompt me to speak fitting words. Thank You for helping this important area today. In Jesus name, amen.

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14)

In this area I have lots to learn...need to learn to slow down and listen...since hurting my knee and seeing at this time they will not do the operation. I have found me feeling sorry for me ...and poor me and all that other stuff that comes with me stuff. It has been hard for me to let go of my independence...and to take the help and the words of love ...I ask for their forgiveness ...and ask for them to understand ...and ask the Lord to also work in this area ...for me to see it is in love they offer the help ....and helpful hand.

Well we started Christmas eve off with a wiener roast ...sledding...fire works ...and of course the big question asked of Candy....and very excited kids ...for they all knew Santa was coming. So by the pictures you can see all had fun even the big kids... Barry and I would like to say a BIG THANKS TO THE JOHNSON FAMILY for opening their homes and making us feel like it was our home to.... the day was spent relaxing and eating ..great fun...

Here is a picture of Samantha ..doing her thing

Here's Patty and the girls by their tree...it was a nice tree...

Well I wish you all a Happy New Years ..and may the Lord Bless you All

Barry and I hope this is a year of family and friends meeting and making memories....

We love you all

DJ has asked and Candy has replied ...December 24, 2007...Christmas Eve...a night of surprise, filled with LOVE. We love you both and think it is wonderful ..no 2 people deserved more happiness then you two.

Congratulation Candy .....love ya girl

Congratulation DJ....

I want to thank Olivia_ODorazio for the Snowflake elements and frames.This lady is awesome if you would like to see more of her element kits ..just click on Sophia Sarducci. At Sophia you will find lots of very talented ladies ....but make sure you stop and look at Olivia's for sure. Make sure you check out this site ...the rose used was made by Mrs Miles ..just click on her name and check out her blog ..where she has some awesome free elements .

Well we are off to have a fun day of tobogganing , snowmobiling ...and a big fire for roasting hot dogs ...to finish last night the boys (DJ & Barry) did a fireworks show ...I will get some pictures later on ...but I was reading my SIL blog and thought this was so awesome ...hope she does not mind but I added the item to my blog ...but please make sure you go over and read her blog and also receive the free elements she has ....she is a very talented lady...

List of Priceless Gifts to Give:

To your enemy - forgiveness;

To your opponent - tolerance;

To your friends - your heart;

To your child - a good example;

To your father - deference;

To your mother - conduct that will make her proud;

To yourself - respect;

To all men - charity.

Be thankful -

for the friends who have forgiven you,

for the enemies who keep you cautious,

for the difficulties which make you struggle,

for the emergencies which make you think,

for the hardships which make you strong,

for the disappointments which make you try harder.

(So just click on SIL in red and you will get to Barb's blog site )

Have a great day

Picture will be added tonight.....

Well here we go ..Barry and I ...Candy & DJ and Samantha starting off are Christmas stay at DJ's ..the girls had a fun day of making nuts and bolts ...DJ's mom Ivy made homemade fudge ...and butter tarts. Me I just took pictures ...Barry worked on Candy's xmas present...and DJ got the snowmobiles ready for all of us to have some fun...even I got brave and took a few spins...it was the greatest. We got lots of snow so the Sunday fun-day should be a awesome...wish you all could be here....we all want to wish you all the greatest Christmas and Happy New Year..

Well this was the school's Christmas Concert ..I know this should of been put up before the other concert ..but I lost the video and did not found it till today ...sorry about that. In Melissa's classroom their teacher taught them the Tango ..and boy they were good at it. has many of you know our school is the first Science school in B.C. ..so a few of us were worried that Christmas might get side tracked. But it did not ...they song old Christmas songs and did not get lost in all the stuff about saying WHAT. All the kids were awesome...but you know Papa his granddaughter was on the stage so here's she is doing the Tango ...she is the girl in the lite green skirt....hope you enjoy .....we all love you Missy

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

Melissa and her friend Ellesia....joined a dance group ....it has been good for Melissa ....she loves it . At the end of the course they will be doing a presentation at the Sagebrush Threatre.....can't wait

We would like to WISH ALL OF YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR...and may GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Well I said I would be adding more

to the birthday pictures...

Missy and her friends had a ball !!!

Make sure to watch Papa's video..just click on the arrow...hehehe

Well today is the big day ...today is
MELISSA
Birthday ...December 9th
She is turning the big 11...
we all are so proud of her ..
and love her dearly

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA

We will be adding more pictures has the day goes on ...also check out Aunty Barb's and we want to say Happy Birthday to Rachel.....Thanks Barb for the cute cupcake ...Melissa love's it

Papa sent this over to me so I had to added....she was and still is a little cutey ...hehehehe

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOBBY ..wishing you the best...
From all of us here

Happy Birthday Madison

have a great and wonderful day ....

we love you ..can't wait to see you

XOXOXOXOXO

Love Papa and Grama

Melissa

Well the boys birthday is here again..

Happy Birthday Barry & Bill ..have a great day

A greeting on your birthday

For a very happy day

And then a year

That brings the best

Of everything your way

Enjoy your special day!

Also Barry and Bill head over to your sister's blog click here....

she did an awesome layout for the two of you ......

The signs of winter

Well has many of you know Barry and I and Melissa started our big adventure this June..we sold our home and moved into our fifth wheel ....
Well to let a lot of you know this is hard part of the year for me ..this is where I have realized how much my home meant to me ..at this time of the year ..you see I would decorate every room in my home...every item had a memory ..if you know what I mean. Also it is a time to remember why we celebrate this season ...for the Lord. Many have been praying for me.. I have a situation in my life and with the Lord's help I will be able to let them know how much I love them more than words can say ...and one day soon we will be talking and laughing together.

( Barb and Miles thanks so much for your prayers).

I not saying I don't love our new life ..it just hit me what I would be doing if I was in my house

where we lived for 17 years ....so it has been a bit hard on me .
So this year I hope you will all love me and understand ...I love you all and wish you the best through this time and God Bless you all ....

Just some of the decorating inside our new home...

I have the privilege of decorating DJ's home(Candy's Man)

You see all our kids & grand kids will be home for Christmas and as I said

Barry and I have moved into our fifth wheel..hahaha no way that all those people can

stay here...so DJ's mom and himself have offered their homes for

us all to celebrate Christmas together.....

GOD BLESS YOU BOTH....

below is a peek at what has been done so far ....

GOD BLESS YOU DJ & IVY