Never a dull (or mature!) moment with Uncle Doug around!!! (You're welcome for the compliment, Doug!)
P.S. I couldn't log into my blog for weeks. Whats up with that blogspot people????
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Uncle Buck
By his own admission, here is our family's Uncle Buck! This is Doug with his eyelids flipped inside out. He's the guy who bought my kids a whoppee cushion when they were younger.
Never a dull (or mature!) moment with Uncle Doug around!!!
(You're welcome for the compliment, Doug!)
P.S. I couldn't log into my blog for weeks. Whats up with that blogspot people????
Never a dull (or mature!) moment with Uncle Doug around!!! (You're welcome for the compliment, Doug!)
P.S. I couldn't log into my blog for weeks. Whats up with that blogspot people????
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Fav Sayings
I came across this list called An Incomplete Manifesto for Growth. It is definitely food for thought whether you agree with it all or not. I’m sure it wasn’t the author’s intent that you agree with all 43 points. It is sufficient enough to just stir up your pensive juices!
Here are a few of my favs, probably already familiar to you -
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
Eerily this is true. Lessons are all around us but we don’t “see” them until we’re ready. And when we’re ready to listen, see, learn, change, grow – the teacher is there. Voila.
Definition of insanity: Doing things the same way and expecting different results.
I have to remind myself of this one because it is so easy to do the same things the same way day after day without even considering alternative routes, ideas, methods, etc. Every time we’ve moved or traveled to different countries (even state-to-state can be like country-to-country!), I am always amazed that what I first think is silly becomes such a great idea. I do the ole paradigm shift and think, wow that’s brilliant! One of my fav books is One Minute for Myself* where, among many ideas, the author talks about taking a new route home from work – turn one block sooner or one block later, look around, and almost always a new idea will come into your head about something.
You reap what you sow.
So true. Put nothing into it – get nothing out. Whether planning a party, a day off or your life, its true. Its the theme of "Cats in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin. Spend little time with your children and they'll have little time for you. (The teenage years don't count!) The people who complain the most are the same people who never volunteer, never do anything extra, never put themselves out. No wonder life becomes such a bummer. On the other hand, when you sow many seeds of worthwhile activity, the friendships and tangible and intangible rewards are many.
What are your fav sayings to live by? Leave me a comment.
* I see that this book is out of print! Lots is written about it if you wish to google it and used copies available. Its by Spencer Johnson.
Here are a few of my favs, probably already familiar to you -
When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.
Eerily this is true. Lessons are all around us but we don’t “see” them until we’re ready. And when we’re ready to listen, see, learn, change, grow – the teacher is there. Voila.
Definition of insanity: Doing things the same way and expecting different results.
I have to remind myself of this one because it is so easy to do the same things the same way day after day without even considering alternative routes, ideas, methods, etc. Every time we’ve moved or traveled to different countries (even state-to-state can be like country-to-country!), I am always amazed that what I first think is silly becomes such a great idea. I do the ole paradigm shift and think, wow that’s brilliant! One of my fav books is One Minute for Myself* where, among many ideas, the author talks about taking a new route home from work – turn one block sooner or one block later, look around, and almost always a new idea will come into your head about something.
You reap what you sow.
So true. Put nothing into it – get nothing out. Whether planning a party, a day off or your life, its true. Its the theme of "Cats in the Cradle" by Harry Chapin. Spend little time with your children and they'll have little time for you. (The teenage years don't count!) The people who complain the most are the same people who never volunteer, never do anything extra, never put themselves out. No wonder life becomes such a bummer. On the other hand, when you sow many seeds of worthwhile activity, the friendships and tangible and intangible rewards are many.
What are your fav sayings to live by? Leave me a comment.
* I see that this book is out of print! Lots is written about it if you wish to google it and used copies available. Its by Spencer Johnson.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Good-bye Jim
Don's father, Jim, passed away on June 27. He was almost 88 years old. We're sad to lose a good and kind father/father-in-law/grandpa but happy for Jim that it was a peaceful ending after a long, full life.
Jim, Bryan & Don - 3 generations of Gill men (Nov 1993)
Jim and Carolyn (March 1993)
Jim, Bryan & Don - 3 generations of Gill men (Nov 1993)
Jim and Carolyn (March 1993)We'll miss you, Jim.
Monday, June 30, 2008
High School Graduation
Bryan graduated from high school on June 13, 2008. Whoohoo! My parents drove down to attend the ceremony with us which was so great. It was held outside on a beautiful evening. The speeches were wonderful and the kids all so young and full of promise!
Bryan & Carolyn
Bryan with Mom, Dad & me
FYI, cords are for French Honors Society and Academic Decathelon. Dog tag is for State Hockey championship. All the kids were wearing cords of different colors that represented their affiliations and special achievements.
Bryan & Carolyn
Bryan with Mom, Dad & meFYI, cords are for French Honors Society and Academic Decathelon. Dog tag is for State Hockey championship. All the kids were wearing cords of different colors that represented their affiliations and special achievements.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Look ma - no braces!
Carolyn had a crazy Wednesday last week. Getting out of school at noon after finishing finals, she headed down to the beach with her friends. They were running around and she ended up stepping on someone's school bag and a pencil went through her foot! She hobbled over to the guard house where multiple people tried to pull it out, but the tip was so deeply lodged it required a trip to the ER to get it out. So off we went.
The catch was that at 5:45pm she was due at the orthodontist's office to get her braces off. Come hell or high water, or a pencil in her foot, she was not going to miss that appointment! Fortunately the ER was not busy, the lead and wood pieces all came out (!), and we were well on our way with time to spare.
And the braces came off!
Carolyn smiling while her foot is healing nicely.
The catch was that at 5:45pm she was due at the orthodontist's office to get her braces off. Come hell or high water, or a pencil in her foot, she was not going to miss that appointment! Fortunately the ER was not busy, the lead and wood pieces all came out (!), and we were well on our way with time to spare.
And the braces came off!
Carolyn smiling while her foot is healing nicely.Friday, May 30, 2008
Memorial Day Weekend
Finally a weekend of perfectly awesome weather! Don's sister, Barb, her husband, Doug, and their 2 boys came down from Ontario for a visit. It was great to see them. The last time they were here Eric was about 4 months old. He tells me he remembers his first visit well!
It was also Barb's birthday.
Eric (6) & Barb on the deck.
Doug & Michael (3-1/2)
It was also Barb's birthday.
Eric (6) & Barb on the deck.
Doug & Michael (3-1/2)It was so fun spending time with our nephews and catching up with Barb and Doug. We were all able to fully enjoy Memorial Day beach festivities and do some kayaking. Thanks for coming!
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