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I feel like I was unbearably slow, but I did it! Yay, me! Slow and steady wins the race, right?

Commented Jan 1, 2015 on Resolution: Run at Superfluous Fluff

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Today I started the New Year healthy and strong. I had a healthy breakfast, lots of water, some tea, did some yoga, and headed into town to run my very first 5K. I was nervous, excited, and a little worried... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2015 at Superfluous Fluff

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Sanity, Scales, and a Sweater

I was blessed with a good metabolism. I was born a chunky, 9 lb, 7 oz baby and stayed pretty much a butterball until around First Grade, when I started finding some height. After that I was all legs and... Continue reading

Posted Dec 31, 2014 at Superfluous Fluff

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In the Rearview Mirror

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! Lucky us, we get a fresh beginning. Whether 2013 was your best year yet, your most devastating, or a mix of both, it's over. Done! Time for fresh starts and clean slates. Before we completely move on... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2014 at Superfluous Fluff

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Ice, Ice, Baby!

Summer has truly come and gone and December here in New Brunswick has been one storm after another. Out of 5 Sundays we were able to get to town for church for 2. The Sunday before Christmas we got a... Continue reading

Posted Dec 30, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Summer Bucket List: How'd We Do?

This morning I sit alone at my computer with my cup of Blueberry Bliss (I am a Teavana convert). The kids returned to school this morning and now I must return to my various volunteer duties and toy with the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 3, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Just checking in!

We have been super busy lately with a combination of being horribly lazy (lots of rain days around here) and trying to pull ourselves and our gear together for the big Guiding Camp that starts on Sunday. Into this enter... Continue reading

Posted Aug 9, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Playground #4

Last Monday morning the kids had appointments for their dental cleanings. Our dentist is only a couple of blocks from Hubby's work, so we drove him to work, parked there, and planned to walk to the dentist. Except we had... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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We were just so delighted to see you, though I was a little disappointed that the kids don't remember you. We'll have to tell our stories better! I so look forward to meeting your adorable children one day (soon!) and having a nice long visit.

Commented Aug 1, 2013 on Old Friends Drop in from the Blue at Superfluous Fluff

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Old Friends Drop in from the Blue

When Hubby and I first moved to New Brunswick 13 years ago the Nichols family were among our very first friends. MaryLou was (is) a beautiful scrapbooker, and I was also into scrapbooking, though I was self taught from the... Continue reading

Posted Aug 1, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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And then we were done

After a crazy beach day and silly game night, Wednesday dawned gloomy and grey. We waved Hubby off to work (he only took two vacation days) and shortly after we waved Mom and Terry off on their way back home.... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Seaside, we're going to the seaside....

One of our summer bucket list items is "swim in the ocean", and Mom and Terry love St. Andrews as much as we do, so, even though they'd made a day trip there on their own already, we all piled... Continue reading

Posted Jul 24, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Thanks so much Anna-Leigh! It was a magical evening (and I love her freckles too).

Commented Jul 24, 2013 on Glorious Evening Swim at Superfluous Fluff

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Amazon links (forgot them in the post) Photobook--http://www.amazon.ca/Waterfalls-New-Brunswick-Nicholas-Guitard/dp/0864925433/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374615863&sr=8-1&keywords=waterfalls+of+new+brunswick Guidebook--http://www.amazon.ca/Waterfalls-New-Brunswick-Nicholas-Guitard/dp/0864926154/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1374615863&sr=8-2&keywords=waterfalls+of+new+brunswick

Commented Jul 23, 2013 on Waterfall #3: Garden Creek at Superfluous Fluff

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Waterfall #3: Garden Creek

Monday of Mom and Terry's visit dawned just as hot and nasty (or was it worse?) as the day before. (In fact, I had gotten up in the middle of the night to search out a window fan from the... Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Hot Licks to Beat the Heat

On the Sunday of our week-long visit with Mom and Terry we had a loose plan to check out King's Landing and have some fun time travelling, but we woke up to some crazy high temperatures and humidity and no... Continue reading

Posted Jul 23, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Waterfall #2: Hay(e)s Falls*

Our quest for local waterfalls continues! Mom said that she wanted to help us cross some items off of our list when she visited, so we gathered her and Terry and our friend Cindy and drove up to the Maliseet... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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VBS Week

Immediately after coming home from Guide Camp we dove into a week of Vacation Bible School. The local Presbyterian church hosts with support from the neighbouring United Church and friends from the community all pitch in. Everyone is welcome, and... Continue reading

Posted Jul 20, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Glorious Evening Swim

On Thursday last week we all went to the local pub for supper. It was my Mom and Step-Dad's anniversary and they treated us (a little backwards, but we'll take it!). After some delicious pub-grub we decided to go to... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Girls' Weekend

After Canada Day our focus immediately shifted to getting ready for Girl Guide Camp. We use the local camp, Camp Chip, and this year we were there from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon. (the actual dining shelter we use) As... Continue reading

Posted Jul 19, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Canada Day Extravaganza

It has become our family tradition in the past few years to spend Canada Day (July 1st) in beautiful Saint Andrew's by the Sea. It's such a beautiful seaside town, so warm and inviting to tourists, and they really do... Continue reading

Posted Jul 18, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Forgot to mention that we also have several tracks from the free "Half the Sky" promotion this winter. Great music, and the documentary and book are phenomenal.

Commented Jul 17, 2013 on Summer Playlist at Superfluous Fluff

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Summer Playlist

Something we've been doing without thinking about for the past few years is creating a Summer Playlist. It started 5 or so years ago with our first trip back to Ontario in years with smallish children. Both DH and I... Continue reading

Posted Jul 17, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Progress Report

Hello Friends. I know the blog looks abandoned again, but it really isn't! We've been quite busy checking off Bucket List items and I haven't had time to edit photos or blog. In the past few weeks we've gotten lots... Continue reading

Posted Jul 17, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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Sweet Friday Treat

Last weekend when we had our karaoke party at Cindy's I volunteered to bring a dessert. I scrolled through my pinterest boards for ideas but a tiny voice in my head told me what I really wanted to make. Long... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2013 at Superfluous Fluff

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