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 Baptized Baby and Runaway Piggys

that Saved Scribbles

So, here's the scoop...as enjoyable as it is to bring you scribbles, it can sometimes take a while to put it all together. Most of the times, this is no big deal, but with my pains, recent hospital visits and trying to squeeze some working hours into the big picture, there's not a lot of time left for recreation. 

I gave it some thought and came to the conclusion it was probably time to say goodbye to scribbles website. I could use facebook to post pix and videos instead. Heck, I even put together a goodbye video!

Enter Jackie, Alina and three little pigs. Jackie is a new online friend who only recently discovered scribbles and really loves it. Alina is Rob's niece, who was baptised on Sept 11th and her mother Heather told me how she was looking forward to seeing the event on scribbles. And those three little pigs? They escaped their pen at Happy Rolph's and our pal Ginger immediately sent us a photo labelling it a "scribbles exclusive".

Suddenly putting scribbles out to pasture seemed a bit premature. There's still so much to share. If I can't get to the updates as often as before, so be it. You all understand (as you've reminded me time and time again) when I'm not feeling great and you end up waiting a bit longer.

Besides scribbles has often been the glue that keeps me from cracking up completely. I'd surely go stir crazy without my favourite outlet to express myself to my friends. Scribbles stays and that farewell video can go in the vault for now.

You'll find articles below on our new pal Jackie, Alina's baptism and those runaway pigs. Thanks to each of them for reminding me of the unique appeal of scribbles. How could I put an end to that??

Rub His Head for Luck

Rob's sporting a shorter haircut these days and as we see above he's a real hit with my little buddha...I think I'm seeing double!

Big Day for Alina

We've featured Alina Dennis on scribbles since the day she arrived into the world in January. The little angel has stolen the show, as we've proudly presented photos of her wearing pretty headbands and looking so cute.

Recently Alina's parents Heather and Rodney had her baptised. The ceremony took place in Dain City on Sept 11th. Friends and family were on hand to watch as Alina was officially welcomed into the church.

She squirmed a bit when her head was anointed with holy water and as a result got a little of the precious liquid in her eye. But being the trooper she is, Alina barely fussed about it and was all smiles after the big moment was over.

What a special day and one I was honoured to be invited to share and thankful that I was feeling well enough to attend -although I did have to take a pass on the reception at the Dennis home afterwards. Congratulations Alina.

 scribbles VIDEO CLIP:

Alina's Baptism

"Beautiful Stranger" and "Hung Up" performed by Madonna

Giddy Up!

Who is that beneath the helmet and sunglasses?

Why it's our friend Diane Murray, who proves once again you're never too old to learn something new.

This was her first time on a horse and it appears the wait has just made it that much more enjoyable. Diane told us she had a great time.

Way to go "Endora!", you're the best sister a warlock like Uncle Arthur could ask for.

Pam's Nuts about "Chippy"

There's no shortage of reasons for our pal Pam Hopkins to enjoy a visit to her trailer in Burk's Falls and one of them is her little pal "Chippy". Chippy takes peanuts right from Pam's hand and often stuffs them in his cheeks (as we see above) before rushing away.

Pam tells us Chippy's not the only wildlife enjoying a bite at her home away from home. Some of the birds are quite vocal if they feel its time for another feeding from Pam, even if it wasn't that long ago that she already fed them.

Sounds like it's a jungle out there Pammy, and one that sounds like a lot of fun to be a part of.

A Shiny Key and Sticky Fingers, But No New Car

After 32 years, it's never gotten old. I just love when someone comes along who we introduce to scribbles for the first time.

Our "newbie" scribbles friend is Jackie Skinner-Raposo of Burlington, ON. We "met" when we shared comments on a local radio station's facebook page. The station had recently tweaked its playlist and neither of us liked it. Since then Jackie and I have gotten to know each other a bit better.

Jackie has amazing luck when it comes to contests. She's won a trip, concert tickets (most recently Def Leppard and Heart) and more. She also won a key that could possibly start the engine of a new smart car. The winner would be revealed on Labour Day during Burlington's Ribfest.

We posted a good luck message to Jackie on scribbles and she was so pleased to see it. "Hi Ken! I was blown away! I can't believe you did that for me ! Thank you so much. I loved it." , she wrote.

And after checking out scribbles Jackie later told us, "I couldn't believe your website. So sophisticated and informative."

Boy Jackie, that's a very nice thing to say about scribbles, I don't believe we've every been called "sophisticated" before, I know I personally haven't, not sure about scribbles though...LOL!  I'm sorry you didn't win the smart car, but at least you got to thoroughly enjoy that rib sauce!

Welcome and enjoy!!! 

  

Lookin' Good, Under the Hood

Rob was excited to show my brother-in-law Don and his father Jim what it looks like under the hood of his classic '87 Buick LeSabre - when we were all gathered at the Papple's home for my niece Erin's 16th birthday.

The real reason Rob likes to pop his hood, is because of the unique way it opens. Throw in a pair of fuzzy dice and it's very groovy baby....LOL!

Little Piggies Break Free!

Ginger Blythin was quick to squeal, after she witnessed three little piggy's break free from their pen at Happy Rolph's.  She forwarded this pix to us marked: "scribbles exclusive" and also noted that there was another fence surrounding the entire small animal section- so the little breakout artists didn't get too far.

Early to Bed and Early to Rise,
Might make her Tired, But oh so Wise!

Going back to school may rule, but when your classes start bright and early, it's not so cool.

Such is the case for my niece Erin Papple, she attends high school in St Catharines and this year they've opted for earlier start and finish times. As a result, Erin and her classmates are done school each day by 2:30pm, meaning there's lots of the day left for homework and other activities.

On the down side, classes at Erin's school begin at 8:10am, meaning students need to be at school before 8 am in order to be in class on time. Yipes! That's brutal Erin!!

When your Uncle Ken was in high school (in the horse-and-buggy days...LOL), classes started at 8:50 am, which was early enough for me. Can't imagine trying to be awake, alert and ready to learn at 8:10 am. Good luck and be sure to get to bed early on school nights.

He Likes it Little

My mom's cat looks pretty squished, tucked all up in the little cat bed I brought to him while his "Mommy" was away in August. Truth is, Sensi doesn't have to use that baby-sized bed, as we see above, because he also has a nice big bed to stretch out in. To each their own I suppose.