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My green thumb has been itching to do some gardening so I decided to start a new celery the other day. This little growth spurt has satiated my gardening craving... for now. #greenthumb #gardening #gardencravings #gardeningismytherapy #green #growth #celery #tablegardening

The kids and I are experimenting with making a 'rubber' egg. We placed an egg in a mason jar and covered it in apple cider vinegar. The morning of day two shows lots of bubbles forming on the egg and a bit of foam on the top of the cider. It will be interesting to watch the changes. #scienceexperiment #familytime #bubbles #applecidervinegar #egg #rubberegg #sciencetime #masonjar #homeexperiments #mbjdadventures

I've been thinking off and on today, racking my brains trying to come up with a new picture idea to post to all my friends to remind them to donate blood. With no great new inspiration, I had settled on using a photo from about a year ago of my donation bag, and then moved over to the snack area after I was done. The kind volunteer who was serving us our post donation snack said 'Congratulations - it's your tenth donation tonight!' and then handed me this pin. I remember getting my first donation pin, and thinking at that time how excited I was that my small act of kindness had potentially helped save three lives. Now tonight I can be grateful that I may have impact THIRTY lives!! It takes less than an hour and can change someone's life forever! My Valentine's Day gift is the gift of life! Are you up to the challenge? #itsinyoutogive #heart #tenthdonation #tenthdonationpin #cbs #canadianbloodservices #onetripleeighttwodonate #blood #donate #donation #appreciatethemoment #blooddonation #blooddonor #repeatdonor #giftoflife #straightfromtheheart #feelingproud

Happy 2nd birthday to my little puppy Meerie!!! Realizing this morning that you are well into your teenage years sure explains a lot! Haha ;) Can't believe it has only been two years since I met you and fell in love right away!!! I'm thinking there might be a doggie treat in store for you (and your sister pups of course) tonight!!! #puppylove #puppiesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #happybirthday #happinessis #Meerie #beautifulchowchowlab #puppybirthdays #lovethisdog #dodogsgetterribletwos

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!! May your holidays be filled with love, laughter and peace. Xoxo #MerryChristmas #christmas2015 #familyphoto #holidays #lovelaughsandpeace #love #furbabyphotos #kidsphotos #smile #everbodysaycheese #happinessis #holdayspirit

Merry Christmas from our furbabies!! Everyone cooperated fairly well for the Christmas shots. Soon the picture with the whole family will be ready as well. #holdayspirit #beautifulchowchowlab #germanbeageiler #bellathepuggle #bella #Charlotte #Meerie #christmas2015 #christmaspictures #puppylove #puppiesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #dogs #furbabies #adorable #adorablepup #christmas #furbabyphotos

I just love some of the poses she gets herself into. :D #bellathepuggle #bella #puppylove #puggle #puppiesofinstagram #dogsofinstagram #adorablepup #lovethisdog

Logan and Dad (Joel) last weekend at the Baden Christmas parade. The best part about small town parades is that everybody gets front row seating! ;) #fatherandson #badensantaclausparade #christmasparade2015 #christmas2015 #dadandsonbonding #smiles #smalltownliving #appreciatethemoment

We celebrated Logan's birthday a little early tonight and the Lego cake was a hit. I mean how can it go wrong with candy Lego? Lol #happybirthday #legocake #everythingisawesome #lego #candylego #birthdayboy #familytime #chocolatecake

Rounding out 2015 with my 6th donation of the year. You know what an amazing Christmas gift would be to give this year? The gift of life!!! It takes less than an hour and can help up to seven lives. Most of us know someone who has received a blood transfusion at some point in our lives - and it was possible because a stranger took the time to donate. #canadianbloodservices #cbs #blooditsinyoutogive #blooddonation #beadonor #blooddonor #donate #holidaygiftoflife #sixthdonationoftheyear #repeatdonor #giveanhoursavealife

It took about a month to complete this as a side project. Sometimes while I was on the phone, or if I needed to mull something over, I'd pick up my pen and add a couple circles. Doodling helps focus my brain when it starts to wander. I guess in some ways offering enough distraction to allow me to concentrate - if that makes sense? Lol Anywho it's hanging up on my cubicle wall now as one of my doodle masterpieces... I have to admit the collection has been growing these days. #doodles #circles #drawings #officeartwork #doodlinghelpsmefocus #focus #officedoodles #blackbluepink #doodling #doodleart #doodlemasterpiece #cubicleart

I was actually kinda surprised that Santa didn't stop for a double double on his way by. I guess they don't serve sleighs through the drive thru. ;) Yep gotta love small town Canadian Christmas parades with Santa waving from his sleigh in front of Tim Hortons. Had a blast at the Baden Santa Claus parade with Joel, Logan and Sue. #Canadian #santaclausparade2015 #canadiansantaclausparade #timhortons #canadianeh #baden #badensantaclausparade #smalltownliving #appreciatethemoment

Yep nothing says small town Canadian Christmas parade like a cow in front of Tim Hortons. Had a blast at the Baden Santa Claus parade with Joel, Logan and Sue. #Canadian #santaclausparade2015 #cowsinthestreet #cowsintheparade #canadiansantaclausparade #timhortons #canadianeh #baden #badensantaclausparade #smalltownliving #appreciatethemoment

And that's a wrap for cuteness overload!! ;) Meerie (as always) jumped on the cheer wagon last year! #tbt #throwbackthursday #Meerie #beautifulchowchowlab #cheeryMeerie #puppylove #christmasspirit #jinglebells #rockthosebells #dogsofinstagram #christmas #christmas2015 #cutepuppy #cutenessoverload

Charlotte showing her Christmas cheer last year. She always was my little poser. :D #tbt #throwbackthursday #Charlotte #germanbeageiler #puppiesofinstagram #puppylove #christmasspirit #jinglebells #rockthosebells #dogsofinstagram #christmas #christmas2015 #cutepuppy

It's just so hauntingly beautiful. #Newhamburg #newhamburgdam #beautiful #nature #landscape #appreciatethemoment #firstrealsnowfalloftheyear #findthebeauty #winterwonderland #singingchristmascarols #quiet #southernontario #ontario #canada #canadianlandscape

I went for a walk in our newly frosted winter wonderland. I am thrilled at the beautiful landscape I have so close to me and look forward to more wintery walks for photo opportunities. #Newhamburg #dam #winterwonderland #southernontario #ontario #newhamburgwaterwheel #landscape #appreciatethemoment #singingchristmascarols #beautiful #findthebeauty #firstrealsnowfalloftheyear #newhamburgdam