My Maritime Roots

I am VERY excited to post this link to the Keswick Ridge Historical Society.  If you check out the pictures, you will find tons of my relatives! I am related to the Jewetts and Hagermans.  I moved to the Fredericton area 2 years ago and am so excited to be discovering my roots.  My grandfather, Horace Jewett is the tall boy in the middle in the front row. 

(photo courtesy of the Keswick Ridge Historical Society)

http://keswickridge.ca/?p=photo

Vintage Images of New Brunswick

Check out this AMAZING website full of vintage New Brunswick photos. I LOVE history and I have to say that I actually felt emotional viewing these photos. I especially love the ones from Fredericton since I can compare them with how the city looks currently! The photo of the interior of the bank and the bank teller is really neat as well as the pedestrians shown in the streetscape shots. Enjoy!

http://homepage.mac.com/vintagephoto/newbrunswick/Menu9.html

Boss Gibson and History of Marysville, NB

I'm a huge History buff and since moving to Fredericton have been so intrigued by the history of Marysville.  What an honour to live so close to the only remaining Mill town in Canada! 

My son's preschool is in Marysville and so I am in the area often.  Even now, the Mill radiates such presence, I am in awe everytime I come down the hill into town and see such a majestic structure in front of me.  I stumbled across this video from youtube.  Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFmEMWH9Xrg

My Passions

Here it goes...I was very hesitant to start this blog, wasn't sure what to write about, wasn't sure if anyone was really interested in what I have to say, but decided to write anyways. I was given the advice to write about "What I love"...so that's what I'll do.

What do I Love? What am I passionate about?

• Gardening: I'm in "heaven" upon entering a gardencentre.I love to dig in the dirt..I love nothing more than to spend some good "quality time" with my plants and flowers...definate stress release for me. I'll keep you updated on the status of my garden and fabulous new additions!

• Cooking & Baking: I love to try out new recipes and "test" them on my family, I especially love sweets. I'll keep you updated on exciting new kitchen gadgets and products and share my Fave recipes!

• My Family: My 2 beautiful boys (3 & 8mo) and my wonderful husband. I will share my experiences as a SAHM complete with pics! (this one's mainly for the grandparents:))

• Shopping: boy do I ever LOVE a good deal! I'll let you know where to find them! I'll also let you in on any FAB new products I come across.

• Knitting/quilting: My projects have included an afghan, scarf & toque and am currently working on a quilt for my baby..I'll share any cool sites and patterns.

• History: I'm a history Major, Love historical novels, museums, historic architecture..it's always been my dream to live in a big 'ol historic home with a walk up attic.

• Home Shopping/Direct Sales: Who doesn't like to shop for great products from the comfort of their own home?? Love Pampered Chef, Epicure & Discovery Toys

So that's what I'll write about..maybe you share some of my passions...