Caribbean King???

Have any of you ever been to the Dominican Republic?  Me neither.  I hear it's a tropical paradise full of sun, sand, and balmy ocean breezes.  And food.  Lots of food.  Guess who's going there? 

Ole Mr LC

Yes, Mr LC will be heading to the Dominican soon.  Am I going? I hear you ask.  Nay Nay, Gentle Readers, alas I am not.  Mr LC will be staying in a fancy resort: full of food, beaches, and more food.  Yup.  Am I bitter?  you ask.

No,  I mean who would want to laze around a place like that?

And miss the possibility of this:

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Not me.

Oh all right.  I'll let you in on a secret.  Mr LC is volunteering on a humanitarian mission.  He's with a group of seasoned professionals who do this on a yearly basis.  They fill a cargo container  with donated medical equipment, medicines, clothing, toys and who knows what else.  All of this is donated by the kindly people of NB and some other parts of Canada.  They will be working long hours in remote locations giving those who cannot afford it medical care.  Vaccinations, eye care, check ups, you name it.  The group has also set up a school there for children who cannot afford school.

So while Mr LC will be staying in a fancy resort, he won't have a lot of time to enjoy it.  I know he will enjoy what he will be doing a lot more.  Keep him in your prayers will you please?

Meanwhile, I'll be here lugging firewood, watering and feeding a horse and adoring my new grand baby.  Pray for me too.

Have a great time, Mr LC.   Please don't catch anything contagious.

Today's Blessings.

Mr LC made some applesauce today from apples grown on our property.

Then, we had an unexpected visitor.

Baby Boy's first visit!  He slept through the whole thing.  Are we boring or what?

Broken Item of the Week.

Well, here we are again Gentle Readers.  This week's broken item is actually two items.  Two serving bowls of vintage origin.  Don't worry, my pantry is getting less cluttered by the day.

Have a great weekend all and try not to break anything.  By the way, Mr LC thinks I only broke one dish.  Let's not disabuse him of the facts, alrighty?

It's Been One Week.

My daughter mentioned today that it's been one week since Baby Boy was born.  I don't know about her, but I'm pooped.  I got my camera out to take a one week photo and alas, I had left my memory card in my laptop.  At home.  So here are a few photos from when he was a day old.

He's a really good baby I think.  He doesn't really fuss and sleeps well too.  A dream child.

Here He Is!

He arrived October 14th at 8:27 PM weighing 8lbs 9.5 oz.  He is the most beautiful baby in the world!

0ne hour old!

Mother and Babe are doing great.  God has blessed us well.

Still Waiting.

We are still awaiting the immanent arrival of Grandchild #1.  We're sticking close to the phone these days so there's not too much going on here.  I thought I would bore entertain you with some falling leaves.  Remember, my filming skills are not the best.

You can actually hear the leaves hitting the ground.

Oops.  I guess I don't know how to turn the camera off.  Must remember to oil the hinges on the door.

It's That Time Again!

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving eh!

For your added enjoyment (or not)  watch this:

There's a couple of naughty words. Be warned.