You can't have a party without a cake. Anna made an exquisite strawberry shortcake. The birthday girl managed to blow out all of the candles in one breath!

It was a team effort. This is only part of the team of course. Ken baked all morning, Suzanne and Thomas came, Andrew financed. Of course a big thank you goes out to Anna and Jean Voisard who provided a location for the party. We couldn't leave out all of the friends that came bearing gifts, food and flowers.

Farewell to an Amazing Man

Our family was blessed to include John Herbert Hemmings, known to his kindred as Jack or Papa. Papa left this world to pass to the next yesterday, Monday, March 6, 2006. He will be deeply missed. I love my Papa. He was an example to everyone. He was still volunteering at the CNIB and at Sunnybrook Hospital this past December.

Andrew and I spent an hour with Papa on Thursday, February 23 in St. Michael's hospital in Toronto. Although he could do barely more than whisper he kept the mood cheerful with his wit. He spoke with such positivity. He was a gentleman even under extreme adversity.

This picture was taken on Mom's birthday last year. I'm so glad that I have so many happy memories of my dear sweet Papa.

It's the new me, with fun hair. It was two years of growing my hair to donate, and now it's done. The hairdresser - Alessandra, was so fun and did a great job. All I need to do now is send my hair to "Angel Hair for Kids", an organization in Mississauga that makes wigs for kids that have cancer.

He he he, all gone!

The new rear view.

Bye-bye. I hope you enjoy your new home.

The rear view - BEFORE!