Today is Canada Day. We're celebrating it outdoors with food, drinks, fireworks and fun with friends. I do however sort of wish that we could get this day sorted out so that it falls on a Monday. This holiday on a Tuesday thing is sorta inconvenient.
The occasion marks the joining of the British colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada into a federation of four provinces (the Province of Canada being divided, in the process, into Ontario and Quebec) on July 1, 1867. Yes, I did have to look this up.
Still, Canada is 141 years old today and may I say, I think she looks marvelous!!
So, Happy Birthday old girl er, old country, er, Canada!
Enjoy your day.
I'm Leanne and I'm a tired mama. I work, I parent, I juggle and I don't seem to get enough sleep. Welcome to the place where I rant about all these things...
Happy Canada Day from a fellow Canuck - we're off to a big neighborhood party this afternoon!
Posted by: Don Mills Diva | July 01, 2008 at 12:09 PM
Who knew the USA and Canada had such close b-days? Okay probably anybody who paid attention in school:) Happy b-day to Cananda -- she does look fab for being 141 years old!! Have fun today!!!
Posted by: Christina | July 01, 2008 at 03:04 PM
I have been thinking of all my Canuck friends on this glorious holiday (that is just another day here in the States). Have a good holiday.
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Posted by: Angie @ Keep Believing | July 01, 2008 at 07:24 PM
It's OFFICIAL. All the good bloggers are Canucks.
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Posted by: MamaGeek | July 01, 2008 at 10:18 PM