Saturday with Jade - 100 Kellogg Lane Spring Market

 Yesterday after Jade was done with her photoshoot she was like "do you wanna go to Westland and the Kellogg Market?". I said sure. Westland is one of my favourite greenhouses to visit, and I have never been to 100 Kellogg Lane since it has been converted to shops instead of a cereal making factory!

So off we go, heading out to Westland. When we got there we were checking out the new baby bunnies they have. They were pretty darn cute. Then a lady came out and asked if we were looking for anything in particular, which is kind of odd. They are great and will help you with anything you need, but they don't usually pounce on you like they do when you are going to buy a new pair of pants! Then she said, "we close in 5 minutes". Craaaaap. We thought they closed at 6 PM. We knew what we wanted though, so we zipped in grabbed a few pretty plants for Jade to put in her studio and then off we headed to 100 Kellogg Lane. 

As we were driving, our route took us down the road that goes by Devizes Cheese Devizes Cheese Shop | London, Ontario  - another one of my favourite places!! So we zipped in and grabbed some good treats. Cheese curds, pepperettes, popcorn, and some pickled kielbasa!

Then off again to 100 Kellogg Lane. 

What a cool place they have turned it into. We walked into the front entrance and they had this cool umbrella display. So we had to take a selfie there!

Then we wandered upstairs to the 2nd floor which has a whole bunch of stores that are in 100 Kellogg Lane all year round. We really weren't too interested in them, because we could go and see them any time of the year, we were more focused on the Spring Market.

So up we went to the 3rd floor. They had so many cool little artsy things and places where you could take selfies or pictures. 

The first one we saw was this comfy couch with huge flowers. So of course we needed a picture there! 

There was a PRIDE vendor which was so nice to see. They had stickers, pins, Christmas Ornaments, and shirts. 

There was a pet treat vendor, which apparently makes Phoebe's favourite treats!!!! A soup vendor which looked quite interesting and I will have to investigate their website further.

There was a bracelet vendor, cotton candy, signs, tarts, cookies, a patch vendor where you picked your hoodie and then picked your patches and then they would iron on the patches while you were there, clothing, oh my gosh I can't remember them all.

There was a very nice sterling silver jewelry booth and the lady in the booth was an absolute sweetheart. Jade has been trying to find an anklet for years that will fit her ankle and has never had any luck. This wonderful lady made a custom one for Jade while we were there!!!!! Jade was thrilled. 

Another spot for a picture, this huge Lily of the Valley.

One of the COOLEST vendors that was there was a place called Purely Wicked. It was full of "witchy" items and just the coolest things. These candles smelled sooo good. I am definitely going to plan a road trip to St. Thomas sometime just to check it out (and maybe drop in on two of my Twisted Sisters, Donna and Kim that live there!!!)

Then this colourful chair. Jade said it looked like something from Alice in Wonderland. 

They had this really cool phone booth set up with flowers and trees. It was a fan favourite for pictures for sure.

And Jade was giving me instructions to make sure we got a "good" picture!!

They had this very cool "flowery" piano as well!

We zipped down outside to see the food vendors. It smelled sooooo good!!! We got a Drizzled Cheesecake which definitely was NOT on my eating program for this week, but it was DELISH!!!!!

All in all it was a FUN-FILLED DAY, hanging with my best girl. 

Chow for now,

Jacqui

My Heart is Full

 We have been going through a few things as of late which make it hard to keep a positive attitude and be all happy and cheerful all the time. I do my very best, but some times it is hard.

 This past week I got some GREAT "soul food".

Joe's cousin Rob and his daughter Charlotte were home from New Denver, B.C. It had been 8 years since Rob was home last and longer since I had seen Charlotte.

We had a wonderful visit and got caught up on each others' lives. Joel and Teri came home from Windsor to visit as well, which was wonderful, as I have not seen them since January. 

We took some pictures before Rob and Charlotte headed out. It was funny cause we were all standing there getting ready and Phoebe ran over and just sat down in front for the picture. We didn't even call her, she just jogged on over and plopped her butt down and looked at the camera!!!!!!

And then yesterday, I zipped back to Oakwood Resort in Grand Bend as it was the Scrappin' Great Deals sprint retreat. I usually attend the retreats, but have been a little scarce since the pandemic. But I miss all my crafty friends, so I thought I would go back for a quick visit. I left my house at 11:30 AM and got home at 5:30 PM!!! It was nice to catch up with Connie, Tanya, Sarah, Paula, Annabella, Sheila and Lori. I even met a few new people who I'm sure I would love to pieces if I got to know them more. Just from our quick chat, they seem like my kind of people!

So now, as I sit and write this, my heart is full for the next little while. I love all my family and friends and am so appreciate for all the love and support they are giving us during this uncertain time.

Hug the ones ya love,

Chow for now, 

Jacqui

Easter Greetings

 Happy Easter from our home to yours.

Chow for now, 

Jacqui

Jade is 29......where has the time gone?

 So yesterday was Jade's 29th birthday. I really don't know where all the time has gone. I remember, like it was yesterday giving birth and taking home a beautiful baby girl. Then she was walking and talking and going to school and graduating from college and starting a business in a blink. 

We are so very proud of the little girl she was and the woman she has become. She tackles problems head on and is always eager to learn more and be more.

She did things she wanted to do yesterday. And this was one of them! This big guy's name is Billy! She had to climb on a picnic table to get up high enough to get on his back!! But it was a lovely day for a ride. Even though I did hear her complain a little bit last night of a sore butt!

I love this kiddo to the moon and back.

Happy Birthday!!!!

Chow for now, 

Jacqui

Exciting Saturday night!!

 I remember a time when we used to look forward to Saturday's so we could go out and do something ! This is what our Saturday nights look like now.

Hope your weekend was great!

Chow for now

Jacqui

Lazy Weekend

 I had a pretty lazy weekend this one. I did some reading, got my paperwork ready for my taxes, went grocery shopping and went on a bit of a walk with Jade and Phoebe.

I'm trying to get out with them when I can, but this weather is sooo crazy lately, and I really need to walk on level ground. 

We opted for a walk around downtown Strathroy. There are some nice shops there. The Rusty Wrench was jumping! 

When we were done our "disciplined" walk we let Phoebe run a bit in an open lot.

I was trying to get some good pictures of her running and having fun. I was zoomed in a bit and was trying to follow here with my phone. She gets running so fast it was hard to keep her in the frame!

I did manage to get a couple shots of her and Jade. I love how she puts her one paw up while she is "checking something out".

I started this book on February 26th. It has been very hard to put down it was so well written. 

I borrowed it from Courtney quite some time ago and I finally took a break from the Kay Scarpetta series of books to read this one, and I'm glad I did. I am enjoying learning more about the indigenous culture. As much as I am enjoying reading these types of books I am also very saddened by the way these people have been treated and are still being treated. It breaks my heart that we as human beings view some people as "lesser". 

Be human, Be Kind, Be Both

Chow for now

Jacqui