This, That and the Other Thing

Today is moving day, hooray! I figured I better write a blog because I will have no internet until the 7th. AH! I just realized that I wont have cable either, someone will need to tape Big Brother for me. Unless...Can I get Big Brother on farmer vision? Anyways, yes, today is moving day. I'm having a little bit of anxiety about the move. I'm a little nervous what is to be found under my furniture when people start moving things out. Because my house has been filled with boxes for the last two weeks I haven't vaccuumed and we've been wearing shoes in the house because it's dirty anyways. On top of that - who really vaccuums under their furniture anyways? For those of you who are helping to move us - please don't judge me.

Today is the first day that school is back in. I've been good with being home with Alanna all summer - until just this week. They have this back to school business timed out just perfectly. The only thin g I'm worried about is that without her here I'm going to turn into some kind of a sloth because I won't be worried about keeping her entertained during the day so she doesn't drive me nuts. She's such a big girl, grade 2 already. Can you believe it? She was only 4 when I met Jonny. Sometimes it feels like I haven't known him that long, even though so much has happened since then.

OOOO, I know something cool that I did this week. Tuesday night we went on that boat/ferry thing that goes up and down the river and we had supper on the boat. Spadina Industries (where Jonny works) footed the bill for everyone to go. I suppose it was everything you could hope for, for going from the Mendel Art Gallary to the Idylwyld bridge and back. I imagine it would be better if there wasn't seadoos all over the place making waves if you know what I mean.

I meant to post a picture of our entire wedding party with those other wedding pictures but I was neglectful in doing so. Here it is for my own peace of mind.

The Weekend

Well thank the Lord my packing is all done. It feels like I've been packing forever. Oh well, it'll all be worth it in the end.

You know, when I'm packing my mind tends to wander and this is what I came up with this time.
- If there are apes walking around today and we are obviously here today and if we supposedly evolved from apes, why isn't there creature's in between apes and humans walking around?
- How long can I continue to use the "I just had a baby" excuse for my mood swings and hot flashes?

Probably a good thing it isn't packing that I did all weekend, right? We also were at Tim and Jenn's Sunday night for a bon fire. It's kind of sad to know that the summer is coming to an end and the bon fire weather will be ending with it. On the other hand, I remember as a kid after going down hill sledding we would have a weiner roast out in the snow. Hmmm, I think that is something we'll have to do this winter. Just proves that it's never too cold for a bon fire.

Wedding Pics

I'm just posting wedding pictures because I finally found my saved copies.

Immunization Day

The question everyone keeps asking has finally been answered. Emerie, at 2 1/2 months, is now weighing in at 13lbs 11oz. The funny thing is that the health nurse said that although her weight and length are in the 97 percentile (whatever that means) she is a little underweight for her length.

She had her two month immunization today and she's just not the same. Everytime I come in the room a look of fear comes over her face.

Actually the whole proceedure went over pretty well. She was deservingly upset with me for a little while but she's pretty much back to normal now.

Eeek! Big Brother is now on, I can't blog and watch reality t.v. at the same time.

Random Thoughts

First of all, although not many add comments I was glad to hear that I have a few more readers than just Jenn.

Today there was a youth house party at the Eagle's. I have to say I enjoyed myself. All I really did was watch Big Brother with Kristen, Kevin, Jonny and various other people that happened to pass through the room. All I have to say about that is booooo Jeanelle! Evs.

I do have happy news. Our apartment has been rented out so I won't have to pay double rent for September, woo hoo!

Tomorrow is spray park day. Really I think that this day is more for the moms than the kids. I really look forward to the spray park.

What's that? Another picture you say? Well, if you insist. I really can't believe how big the girls are getting. And just because everyone keeps asking, Emerie will be weighed on Thursday.

Hmmm. I have nothing else to say. Until next time....

I Hate Packing

Now I don't know how everyone else attacks moving but there seem to be some people shocked that I started packing for my move 2 1/2 weeks before the move. Need I remind some of these people that I not only have a 2 month old who needs my undivided attention at some points but also a 7 year old with what seems to be an endless list of needs and questions. Silliness.

Also, I am not the best packer in the world. Packing is not a task that I enjoy that much and so really I am lucky if I get three boxes packed in a day. Actually this weekend I think I packed three boxes in total. (I do have to give myself credit though that I have put together about 5 or so garbage bags of stuff for Community Living.) My goal is to have EVERYTHING packed up by this weeked (one week early) and I will just eat off of paper plates if need be. For some reason every time I move I think that I have everything packed up but then as things start making their way out of the house I discover about 4 more boxes of stuff left to pack, but no boxes to put them in. Hence the early deadline strategy.

As much as I dislike packing I am really looking forward to the move. I really do like putting things away after a move.

Anyways, I am recommending to all my readers to go to the Swinnerton's fundraiser just for the music alone. I went to the practice last night and it was phenominal, very swanky. You guys should start touring. (I am aware that Jenn is probably my only reader, but just in case the recommendation stays).

Benji! Benji! Benji!

What an amazing ending to such an amazing show. So You Think You Can Dance, season two, came to an ending today and HOORAY, Benji is the winner. I have been rooting for Benji since his original audition in Los Angeles. His phenominal techinical skills, humerous personality and boyish good looks proved to make a winning combination. Truth be told though that it was none of these things that won me over. His story is, he has been a dancer obviously for his whole life. When he decided to devote two years to missionary work he decided to quit all dancing during that time. At the end of the two years he auditioned for So You Think You Can Dance, and won.
I am not emotionally stable enough for reality television. I am way too involved.

Anyways, I've been going through the various rooms in my house and throwing all the things that I don't think that I will ever need again. I have thrown out 4 garbage bags full of stuff so far. My parents are remodeling their house and so I am also taking the rest of my stuff out of their place that hadn't made it out yet. I now have more stuff in my house than what I started with.

By the way, I still need to find someone to rent the apartment we are in right now or we are going to have to pay rent for next month, boooooo. Rent is $650 (despite what I previously wrote down).

Before I go I need to brag about my baby. Emerie is now sleeping through the night at 9 1/2 weeks old.

Angels Among Us???

So, this is a discussion that Jonny and I have been having recently. Let me know what you think.

The Bible says that we entertain angels without knowing. I wonder if I have ever come across an angel. I definately know a lot of people with some angelic qualities, but an actual angel I am not sure.

Looking back there is one person that stands out in my mind. In November of 2003 I met a person at the bar of all places who I remember having such a mysterious nature about them. I was on a horrible blind date at Overdrive (think Screech from Saved by the Bell) and a young lady came to my rescue by telling me to dance with the man behind me, which was Jonny. She then disappeared, along with my date. Neither Jonny or I ever knew them or saw them again. Even if she wasn't an angel, I still like to think that there was something divine about Jonny and I getting together.

On Oprah the other day there was a little boy who was stabbed by his father and he told Oprah that angels not only told him to play dead when his father was around but also lifted him up to use the phone so that he could call 911.

Another story is one where a boy watched his parents being killed and when brought to the police station he saw a picture on the wall of Jesus Christ. When he saw the picture he stated that that was the man who was holding his hand while his parents were being killed.

How miraculous it is to know that God has a whole army looking out for us whether our needs are small or large.

Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13:2

The Good News

My baby is home! After 10 excruciating days Alanna is finally home. She was at Jan Lake with her father's family for her birthday. I don't know how I managed to part with her for her birthday but I did it. We had a little birthday party for her this evening which was a great way to welcome her home. I missed her so much!

We got the approval on the duplex that we applied for. Hooray!! It's a 4 bedroom and it has a rumpus room for all of Alanna's toys and such. We have posession as of September 1st. If anyone wants to volunteer their services as movers we will gladly accept. By the way if anyone is or knows of anyone looking for an apartment I have a fabulous 2 bedroom plus den for only $600 a month.

I am throwing in a picture of my beautiful family for your viewing pleasure (Jonny isn't flexing that's just the way his arm is, ha ha). I love my family so much. I have really been blessed to have them in my life and I really have God to thank for everything that we have - family, friends and everything else.

**Note: I'll post a picture of myself if I ever come across one that I like.

A Blogging Virgin

So, I finally visited my first blog page today (if that's what you even call this). It has inspired me to create one of my own. Because I am a stay at home mom and rarely get to talk to adults during the day (besides yelling at Oprah) I imagine this will turn into more of a venting outlet rather than anything inspiring. It's really tough to predict at this point though. I guess the thing to do would be to keep checking in to see how things turn out.