Am ableto blog again

I finally figured out what the problem was with the blog so I will be updating it slowly but surely. Some great pictures to come!

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He's back!!!!!!!!!

Oh my gosh that seemed like a really long year. Alex went out to BC to spend a year with his dad and I missed him so much. He needed time to spend with his other family on a day to day basis. When he came back I couldn't believe the changes, he has grown so much. When he left he was a little boy and now he is a young man and he will only be 13 in November. He gave me the biggest hug when he came up, those are what i missed the most, he is my best medicine. Looking forward to spending time with him if he can tear himself away from his friends. I must remember to call him Alex as he requested and not Alexander as I prefer. 

Although Alex was gone for such a long time May May didn't forget him. He was so excited when he showed up and was just so happy to be in his lap. 

Alex and his mom. The resemblance goes from me to Shannon to Alex. Thank goodness they got their height from my ex. 

Shannon and Mom. She got her beautiful genes from me. When she was born a friend of mine said "Oh, a little Joanne"! 

Sindy took this picture of May May. As soon as Sindy came down the other night for me to babysit her May May ran to Sindy's bed waiting for her. May May is not happy at night until everyone is in bed and then everything is right with the world. 

First ice cream cone

This little boy is 18 months old and enjoying his first ice cream cone on the Sparks Street mall on a very hot day. I think there was more on his face and clothes than in his mouth but he was enjoying it anyway. Many more cones to come sweetie! 

Look at these two cuties excited over May May. Their mother had a hard time getting them to leave and continue on their way. Thanks for stopping and talking to May May girls! 

May May should be declared official greeter of Ottawa. These people had just sat down and she went right over to them to say hi and get a pet. 

Trees in the city

While leaving IKEA and going to the bus stop I saw these trees in an otherwise concrete jungle. They were so pretty. 

Guy on the bus

This guy got on the bus the same time I did, it was a very hot day and he wore many layers of clothes and scarfs. It was like he was staring at me all the time but I couldn't tell for sure because he had sunglasses on. Every once in a while he would break out in a little dance while he was listening to his walkman. 

Bad, bad, bad Maggie Muggins

Well doesn't Maggie look smug? And so she should. Right where she is resting there used to be a ceramic dog that I had made like 25 years ago when I had my ceramic studio. I worked so hard on that dog, it was air brushed and looked just like the dog I had when I was a teenager. Maggie decide she wanted to sit on that high perch to look over her kingdom and down the dog came in hundreds of pieces with no chance of repair. GRRR!!! What next is she going to do? 

This is Darcy. Every couple of days we meet up with him while he is having a bit of a rest from biking. I don't even notice him and then all of a sudden I hear, "There's May May"! So glad to stop and talk to you all the time Darcy. 

This is Darcy, his dad, and May May. 

Ah, May may is happy now. Cara is rubbing her belly. May May would lie there for hours if you would keep rubbing her belly. She is so spoiled by everyone. 

Cara and May May. 

This is Cara with May May and Cokette, she is so good dividing her time between them. 

Well here I am with Lorraine playing crib, good thing there was no alcohol involved because we couldn't remember the rules and we were quite giddy! Thanks Lorraine for asking us out for the day and thank you Mitzi for the ride. I had a great time. 

Lorraine had taken a short holiday at a provincial park and invited Mitzi and I up for the day. We had a great time. We decided to play some crib, here is Lorraine and Mitzi. 

Another picture of Sarah and Callie. Isn't she just so cute! 

While at a provincial park, this little girl was with her family and they were packing up to leave when she noticed Callie. She came over to play with her for a bit and then didn't want to leave! Her name is Sarah. 

Max Keeping

May May was so happy she finally met Max, he is the anchor for the evening news on CJOH and a great worker for charities. He was with the Children's wish fund playing with some kids when he stopped to have his picture taken with May May. He reminds me so much of my brother. Thank you Max!

Girls with great style

Met these girls on the mall and asked if they were going to a party because they were looking so good, but no they just dress this way all the time. Really love your style girls! Their independant styles match May May's attitude. 

This is Roxie and she lives in the same building as me. She is just a young little thing and is always ready to jump up and give me a kiss. 

This is Mikala and she lives down the hall from me and she just loves May May. Coming home one night we met up with her and her parents coming back from the grocery store and I let her walk May May the rest of the way home. She was so proud and took the responsibility very seriously. This little girl always has a smile and a laugh, she is just wonderful. 

This is Taylor and she had a great time talking to May May.