Western Fair!

Spent an enjoyable evening after school on Monday at the Western fair with some friends from school and Mike. Had such a thrilling evening and enjoyed every moment (even the ones in which I felt slightly sick cause I went on one too many spiny rides than what was good). Some pictures of the evening below!

This one makes me smile!

Mat trying to win Kathleen a prize.

Sam and Anthony in the zipper.

The Giraffe I wanted!

The one ride they would NOT let us on.

Sam and Anthony again.

Kathleen and Mat.

Sam and Anthony once again, so photogenic!

The last picture I managed to get before my camera refused to turn back due to dead battery.

Wishing Erica and Meghan had been there, but still thankful for such a blessed relaxing time despite their absence. 

Bettine's Birthday Shindig

Way back n the month of August I had the amazing opportunity to celebrate eon of my closest friends birthday's (Bettine!) up in Aylmer. Making my way there after work (yes I worked my usual eight hour shift in the morning) and making a few stops on the way to run some errands, I made it time to help with a few dinner preparations. We followed our meal and fellowship by lighting a floating lantern Bettine had received from one of her wonderful friends from redeemer. This however was not nearly as easy as it sounded or looked. We began my simply unwrapping our lantern and then after looking at it for several minutes and still being slightly unsure as to how to completely the great task of lighting such an object eluded us, we went to the internet for help (I think?). The next issue we encountered was to actually lighting a match. After many tries (and our match box passing from hand to hand seeing who had such a wondiferous talent) we finally lit a match, only to have it blown out by the breeze. We continued to light our matches and feed the flame to our fuel cell, but our lantern refused to be lit. After a while we began adding newspaper to kindle the fuel cell, and finally our lantern was lit. Below are the results

Making an attempt at the matches. 

Up, Up, and Away!

What a celebration of the life we have come to appreciate and admire as a great gift from God with her bright enthusiasm and spirit.

The next day Natasha (Bettine's new roommate), Bettine, and I headed off to the Aylmer fall fair to see four H students show off their calf's and to experience the many joys of the fair. Unfortunately it wasn't long before we realized that such many joys cost many money's for very few thrills. As a result we simply watch some cows, enjoyed the sight of various rides and devoured some very delicious french fries and slushies.

 

Sebastian Showing his Calf

What and amazing start to my short summer vacation. Can't wait to hopefully visit some of these girls and spend an enjoyable weekend up in Redeemer. (Someday or should I say month soon? One can only hope!).

Jessica Sipkens

First Day Back

Well it's that time of year again, that time of an amazing amount of firsts. First day back to school (Last year of College!), First night sleeping at my new place, my first time having a couple of different teachers, first time blogging in September (and since the beginning of the summer) and unfortunately first time really having to rely completely on my own cooking abilities. Yes I have finally realized just how little I really am able to just throw on the stove and cook. Yup, it's going to be a very interesting year. But here's to new starts and just trusting God in both the small and the big. Trusting Him in getting me to school and back home safe and to providing me with a job when I finish my education as an Interior Decorator. Hopefully my Inspiration tank will never be empty and that I will always be enthusiastic with the various different talents God has given me. Filling my days to the utmost with whatever I might be able to do to God's glory.

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