This is too funny! Merry Christmas all!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Prayer Request
To save sending a ton of facebook messages I shall blog.
We finally found out that Jonny does not have West Nile. Normally this would be a good thing. However, he is still sick and still off work. Also, he has been having these killer headaches that will actually be so painful he will throw up. Because of this his doctor is sending him to a neurologist so that we can find out what is going on.
Please pray for Jonny. The Bible says where two or more are gathered in God's name he is there. I believe the same is true in prayer.
ps. I'm sad today.
We finally found out that Jonny does not have West Nile. Normally this would be a good thing. However, he is still sick and still off work. Also, he has been having these killer headaches that will actually be so painful he will throw up. Because of this his doctor is sending him to a neurologist so that we can find out what is going on.
Please pray for Jonny. The Bible says where two or more are gathered in God's name he is there. I believe the same is true in prayer.
ps. I'm sad today.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
The Storm
Two blogs in one month - almost unheard of it seems. But as I sit here while Emerie and Jonny are both getting some much needed sleep I can't think about how fortunate we are. It's no secret we're going through a bit of a rough patch right now - which has made me have a lot of heart to heart conversations with God lately. Reading my Bible today I came across a letter written by Gigi Graham Tchividjian (Billy Graham's daughter), who by the way I saw her son on tv today and he talked quite a bit about his family. A coincidence I happen upon this note? I think not.
Here goes:
I lay on the soft white sand while the children played happily in the surf nearby. Suddenly a shadow fell across my face. I looked up just in time to see the sun disappearing behind a big thunderhead. I turned my gaze to the ocean, which only moments before had been a bright mirror reflecting the blue sky. Now the whitecaps danced restlessly, and the gray waves angrily pounded the shore. Before I could collect the children and run for shelter, the heavens opened and the rain poured down. I was amazed how quickly the storm had gathered.
As we huddled in the shelter, my mind wandered back to anther storm.
Jesus had had a busy day. Helping, healing, and teaching, he was surrounded constantly by people. Now it was evening. As Jesus gazed out over the peaceful blue of the Lake Galilee, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side" (Mark 4:35). The set out in a small boat and soon Jesus fell asleep.
While he was resting, a powerful storm arose. The waves beat against the sides of the ship, filling it with water. The disciples were afraid and cried out to him, saying, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" Jesus got up and looke dotu over the sea. He saw the waves and felt the wind and said, "Quiet, be still!" And all was calm again. Then he turned to his disciples, "Why do you have so little faith?" (Mark 4:35-41), author's paraphrase).
Storms arise in our lives, too. A telephone call brings sudden jolting news. A letter brings disappointment. A child has an accident. A small pain develops into a serious illness. Death...divorce...financial reverses. Or maybe the source of distress is jus the everyday pressures and tensions that build and bulid unti the thunderhead erupts into a storm.
I, too, have ahd my share of storms. Some have been brief afternoon showers. Others have been caused by tensions that have burst upon my life suddenly, hitting had and leaving in their wake damage and debris. Like the disciples I have been afraid and have cried out, "Lord, don't you care?" And later, when all is calm agian, I hear him say, "Gigi, why do you have so little faith?"
He has never promised a life free from stomrs, but he has romised to be with us in the midst of them and to bring us safely to the other side if we believe in him and rely on him.
Okay, It's Leah again. Isn't that a great little letter? A week ago I was definatley asking God why he wasn't looking out for us. No sooner had I asked God that question we then started to receive God and his blessings. I see now that we never really were in any real danger and that we were in God's care and God's plan the entire time. Praise God for all of you who God has used to help pull us through all of this. We do see a light at the end of this seemingly endless tunnel that we've found ourselves in.
Here goes:
I lay on the soft white sand while the children played happily in the surf nearby. Suddenly a shadow fell across my face. I looked up just in time to see the sun disappearing behind a big thunderhead. I turned my gaze to the ocean, which only moments before had been a bright mirror reflecting the blue sky. Now the whitecaps danced restlessly, and the gray waves angrily pounded the shore. Before I could collect the children and run for shelter, the heavens opened and the rain poured down. I was amazed how quickly the storm had gathered.
As we huddled in the shelter, my mind wandered back to anther storm.
Jesus had had a busy day. Helping, healing, and teaching, he was surrounded constantly by people. Now it was evening. As Jesus gazed out over the peaceful blue of the Lake Galilee, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side" (Mark 4:35). The set out in a small boat and soon Jesus fell asleep.
While he was resting, a powerful storm arose. The waves beat against the sides of the ship, filling it with water. The disciples were afraid and cried out to him, saying, "Teacher, don't you care if we drown?" Jesus got up and looke dotu over the sea. He saw the waves and felt the wind and said, "Quiet, be still!" And all was calm again. Then he turned to his disciples, "Why do you have so little faith?" (Mark 4:35-41), author's paraphrase).
Storms arise in our lives, too. A telephone call brings sudden jolting news. A letter brings disappointment. A child has an accident. A small pain develops into a serious illness. Death...divorce...financial reverses. Or maybe the source of distress is jus the everyday pressures and tensions that build and bulid unti the thunderhead erupts into a storm.
I, too, have ahd my share of storms. Some have been brief afternoon showers. Others have been caused by tensions that have burst upon my life suddenly, hitting had and leaving in their wake damage and debris. Like the disciples I have been afraid and have cried out, "Lord, don't you care?" And later, when all is calm agian, I hear him say, "Gigi, why do you have so little faith?"
He has never promised a life free from stomrs, but he has romised to be with us in the midst of them and to bring us safely to the other side if we believe in him and rely on him.
Okay, It's Leah again. Isn't that a great little letter? A week ago I was definatley asking God why he wasn't looking out for us. No sooner had I asked God that question we then started to receive God and his blessings. I see now that we never really were in any real danger and that we were in God's care and God's plan the entire time. Praise God for all of you who God has used to help pull us through all of this. We do see a light at the end of this seemingly endless tunnel that we've found ourselves in.
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Up-diddly-date
Well at the request of my adoring fans I am updating my blog.
It seems like so much is new but the only thing that is on my mind these days is Jonny. A loving sentiment? Maybe. But really it is (as most of you know) because he has been so sick lately. We appreciate everyone's concern and prayers. He really is feeling better. It started about two weeks ago he was sent home from work. We've been in and out of the doctor's since then. He's been tested for west nile and mono. One doctor even asked if he had been out of the country and caught malaria somehow. They've ruled out mono and malaria (obviously) but we are still waiting for the west nile test to come back. I guess to make a long story short Jonny's still off work (by doctor's orders). Hopefull this clears up soon, work needs him and we need him working ;)
Moving on to more exciting things. Last night was the Beyonce concert. Soooo good. Beyonce doesn't exactly make my top ten list as far as music goes but we went with a group and we sat sooooo close and she really is a great performer. I was excited because Sean Kingston was opening for her and I really like "Me Love". What a disapointment he was - I don't think he sang a single note on key. I have the say the part of the evening that was most humerous to me was because we were so close and off to the side we could see all the goings on back stage. At one point about 3 or 4 of the roadies were doing all the dance moves as the dancers on stage at the same time as them. Very funny for me to witness this, but very distracting.
So today there is a dance in Melfort (this is just for Shannon and Kristy's benefit). I really wish I could be there ladies - but alas I must stay and look after my hubby. After all, as you say, I am whipped.
It seems like so much is new but the only thing that is on my mind these days is Jonny. A loving sentiment? Maybe. But really it is (as most of you know) because he has been so sick lately. We appreciate everyone's concern and prayers. He really is feeling better. It started about two weeks ago he was sent home from work. We've been in and out of the doctor's since then. He's been tested for west nile and mono. One doctor even asked if he had been out of the country and caught malaria somehow. They've ruled out mono and malaria (obviously) but we are still waiting for the west nile test to come back. I guess to make a long story short Jonny's still off work (by doctor's orders). Hopefull this clears up soon, work needs him and we need him working ;)
Moving on to more exciting things. Last night was the Beyonce concert. Soooo good. Beyonce doesn't exactly make my top ten list as far as music goes but we went with a group and we sat sooooo close and she really is a great performer. I was excited because Sean Kingston was opening for her and I really like "Me Love". What a disapointment he was - I don't think he sang a single note on key. I have the say the part of the evening that was most humerous to me was because we were so close and off to the side we could see all the goings on back stage. At one point about 3 or 4 of the roadies were doing all the dance moves as the dancers on stage at the same time as them. Very funny for me to witness this, but very distracting.
So today there is a dance in Melfort (this is just for Shannon and Kristy's benefit). I really wish I could be there ladies - but alas I must stay and look after my hubby. After all, as you say, I am whipped.
Thursday, August 02, 2007
Summer...so far.
FUDGE!!!!! I just finshed this blog and then my stinkin computer froze and I lost it all. Hmmm - serves me right for not saving. People - save your blogs periodically before posting! ARGH!!
Okay - enough venting - happy thoughts - happy thoughts.
So on to summer things. This summer seems to have been stupidly busy. I have been working an insane amount of hours. Like some 87 hours a pay period - so much for part time. Oh well - it turns out I really like money - or spending it rather - so this works out good for me.
I have had a little bit of time for some fun so let me tell you about that instead of boring you with details about my fabulous job.
Well, in July my dad got married - I supposed that is blog worthy, wouldn't ya think? So I now have a new step mother, Joanne, two step sisters, Amber and Jenna, and two step brothers, Justin and Cody.
It really was the place that they got married that impressed me the most. This place is set up like the wild west. It was so cool. This must be Saskatoon's best kept secret.
You can actually rent one of the houses and stay for the night. It's like having a sleepover in boomtown. Crazy!
These are goats. I dared not get any closer than this. There was a sign on the bridge "Goat Drop Pass". This too me said "Don't come any closer unless you would like to be pooped on". Nuff said.
Ah yes, Satanic chickens. I tried to touch one and it growled at me in it's very chickenish way, I swear it told me to "bruck off".
I always thought the idea of "family camp" would be absolutely lame. Turns out I'm wrong. Living Waters was a blast. We will definately be going back next year.
There was tons of our friends there that we got to hang out with. Even the girls found friends to play with.
Speaking of friends. My friend Megan, who I hadn't seen in 3 years came to visit me. Alanna and I double dated with Megan and her daughter Cassidy at The Cave. I don't think I've laughed that hard during a meal in a long time. Turns out our girls are quite the comedians. The girls made fast BFFs and put on little dances for us afterwards. It was "just one more" up until they were sent to bed. Alanna and I hope that it isn't three more years until they visit again.
So that is the first half of my summer, in a nut shell. I hope everyone's summer is equally as fun - maybe a little less busy - as mine has been. August looks like it'll be just as full so I'll post a blog for the second half of summer later on.
Okay - enough venting - happy thoughts - happy thoughts.
So on to summer things. This summer seems to have been stupidly busy. I have been working an insane amount of hours. Like some 87 hours a pay period - so much for part time. Oh well - it turns out I really like money - or spending it rather - so this works out good for me.
I have had a little bit of time for some fun so let me tell you about that instead of boring you with details about my fabulous job.
Well, in July my dad got married - I supposed that is blog worthy, wouldn't ya think? So I now have a new step mother, Joanne, two step sisters, Amber and Jenna, and two step brothers, Justin and Cody.
It really was the place that they got married that impressed me the most. This place is set up like the wild west. It was so cool. This must be Saskatoon's best kept secret.
You can actually rent one of the houses and stay for the night. It's like having a sleepover in boomtown. Crazy!
These are goats. I dared not get any closer than this. There was a sign on the bridge "Goat Drop Pass". This too me said "Don't come any closer unless you would like to be pooped on". Nuff said.
Ah yes, Satanic chickens. I tried to touch one and it growled at me in it's very chickenish way, I swear it told me to "bruck off".
I always thought the idea of "family camp" would be absolutely lame. Turns out I'm wrong. Living Waters was a blast. We will definately be going back next year.
There was tons of our friends there that we got to hang out with. Even the girls found friends to play with.
Speaking of friends. My friend Megan, who I hadn't seen in 3 years came to visit me. Alanna and I double dated with Megan and her daughter Cassidy at The Cave. I don't think I've laughed that hard during a meal in a long time. Turns out our girls are quite the comedians. The girls made fast BFFs and put on little dances for us afterwards. It was "just one more" up until they were sent to bed. Alanna and I hope that it isn't three more years until they visit again.So that is the first half of my summer, in a nut shell. I hope everyone's summer is equally as fun - maybe a little less busy - as mine has been. August looks like it'll be just as full so I'll post a blog for the second half of summer later on.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Ears Pierced...again.
So to preface this story - Alanna had her ears pierced when she was 4 six months later on my wedding day I went to change her earrings - for the first time. She panicked because she thought it was going to hurt like when we got them pierced so we got the earrings out but she wouldn't let us put ones back in. So of course, her holes have since grown in.
Today Alanna decides that she would like to pierce them again because she is brave enough and really would like them. So we go to the mall and she meticulously picks out the exact pair that she would be most happy with. They pierce the one side and she decides that she cannot bare the pain of having the other side done and won't get it done. OH FOR THE LOVE OF PETE!!!
To make a long story extremely short after much coaxing and bribing and grocery shopping she decides that she'll get the other side done because she can't very well walk around with only one ear pierced. (and by now the other side isn't hurting anymore) Then when we get back in the store she decides she can't go through with it again. I'm sure other people in the mall thought we were making our kid get her ears pierced without her consent at all. So finally she agrees but only if I get mine done as well. So I agree that I will get mine done as soon as she does hers. So then she agrees that that is acceptable and says to the lady that she can go ahead. So they lady (who is using a gun) is pretty wound up after this kid has made such a fuss in the store - her hands are now shaking which I wasn't going to point out in front of Alanna. But then the gun is jammed so with it up to Alanna's ear it is clicking but not actually piercing anything. Way to psych the poor kid out. But alas it finally works and Alanna is now pierced in both ears.
So as we are leaving Alanna says wait a minute....your supposed to get yours done too. Oh...yeah.
Now, I have been pierced a ton of times all recently with a needle(both my ear lobes, the top of my left ear, my tongue, and my navel three times) so I'm like this is no big deal. So after the gun clicks a few times to psych me out it turns out that the gun friggin hurts. I guess I should mention that because I'm me and really don't like doing anything too normal I only got the one side pierced and it turns out I quite like it.
I told Alanna that I would take pictures of us for my blog - she says that my earring did not show up enough - hence the close up.
Today Alanna decides that she would like to pierce them again because she is brave enough and really would like them. So we go to the mall and she meticulously picks out the exact pair that she would be most happy with. They pierce the one side and she decides that she cannot bare the pain of having the other side done and won't get it done. OH FOR THE LOVE OF PETE!!!
To make a long story extremely short after much coaxing and bribing and grocery shopping she decides that she'll get the other side done because she can't very well walk around with only one ear pierced. (and by now the other side isn't hurting anymore) Then when we get back in the store she decides she can't go through with it again. I'm sure other people in the mall thought we were making our kid get her ears pierced without her consent at all. So finally she agrees but only if I get mine done as well. So I agree that I will get mine done as soon as she does hers. So then she agrees that that is acceptable and says to the lady that she can go ahead. So they lady (who is using a gun) is pretty wound up after this kid has made such a fuss in the store - her hands are now shaking which I wasn't going to point out in front of Alanna. But then the gun is jammed so with it up to Alanna's ear it is clicking but not actually piercing anything. Way to psych the poor kid out. But alas it finally works and Alanna is now pierced in both ears.
So as we are leaving Alanna says wait a minute....your supposed to get yours done too. Oh...yeah.
Now, I have been pierced a ton of times all recently with a needle(both my ear lobes, the top of my left ear, my tongue, and my navel three times) so I'm like this is no big deal. So after the gun clicks a few times to psych me out it turns out that the gun friggin hurts. I guess I should mention that because I'm me and really don't like doing anything too normal I only got the one side pierced and it turns out I quite like it.
I told Alanna that I would take pictures of us for my blog - she says that my earring did not show up enough - hence the close up.
Thursday, June 28, 2007
The Zip Line
So the weekend of my cousin Elise's wedding turned out to be quite an unexpected adventure but tons of fun. She was married out in the boonies and then the reception was in an equally boonyish location so for those of us who had nowhere to go between locations decided to go out to the reception place. Which was the Shekinah Retreat Centre (Shawn - I highly recommend this place for the next youth retreat). So we're sitting there hanging out bored out of our skulls when this strapping young man comes up to us and says that if we wanted to go on the zip line he would man it for us.
Me and my sis take one look at eachother and off we go to change.
First of all Mr. Man did not tell us that there was going to be so much walking involved. I was tired before I even reached the hill. Meanwhile my 13 year old cousins are walking like they do this all the time ;) (I'm so out of shape). So we get to this hill (which is hardly considered a hill) and I'm like oh, this'll be no problem (yeah right). So I decide to head the train up the hill. Well I can't look like a complete goof so I'm trying to truck up this hill has fast as I can. About half ways up I'm just short of dropping to my knees and crawling the rest of the way. But I was quite proud of myself that I did not and kept up my pace (for appearances only). So Kellyn and I as soon as we hit the top were basically holding eachother up so as not to pass out on the spot. This treturous climb did not even phaze Alanna - oh to be 7 again.
btw - my weight loss is now at a grand total of 12 lbs as of last Saturday.
So yeah - then we zipped from the top of our hill to the middle of another hill through the trees. Then you climb that other hill and zip from the top of that hill back to the first hill. The pictures are quite deceiving. Those trees that you see are the tops of the trees that are in the valley between the two hills. Amazing experience, I highly recommend it.
So I had to take pictures of the zip lining stuff - then my camera died so I did not get one picture of the wedding party.
Me and my sis take one look at eachother and off we go to change.
First of all Mr. Man did not tell us that there was going to be so much walking involved. I was tired before I even reached the hill. Meanwhile my 13 year old cousins are walking like they do this all the time ;) (I'm so out of shape). So we get to this hill (which is hardly considered a hill) and I'm like oh, this'll be no problem (yeah right). So I decide to head the train up the hill. Well I can't look like a complete goof so I'm trying to truck up this hill has fast as I can. About half ways up I'm just short of dropping to my knees and crawling the rest of the way. But I was quite proud of myself that I did not and kept up my pace (for appearances only). So Kellyn and I as soon as we hit the top were basically holding eachother up so as not to pass out on the spot. This treturous climb did not even phaze Alanna - oh to be 7 again.
btw - my weight loss is now at a grand total of 12 lbs as of last Saturday.
So yeah - then we zipped from the top of our hill to the middle of another hill through the trees. Then you climb that other hill and zip from the top of that hill back to the first hill. The pictures are quite deceiving. Those trees that you see are the tops of the trees that are in the valley between the two hills. Amazing experience, I highly recommend it.
So I had to take pictures of the zip lining stuff - then my camera died so I did not get one picture of the wedding party.
Monday, June 25, 2007
Happy Anniversary! - to me?
So this weekend was my parents 7th anniversary. So, as generous as my parents always are - they invited us over for supper.
Oh my GAWD!!!! It was amazing. Mom had set up a little garden party for us all in the back yard where we dined on crab legs, steak and red wine. Anyone who knows me knows that this is my dream meal. Why wouldn't this be anyone's dream meal, for that matter. During dessert (which by the way - was a fruit and marshmallow chocolate fondue) my parents announced that they are taking me and my sister on a cruise!!! Can you beieve it? We will be gone for 9-ish days. I think the cruise (which is in the Nassau Islands) is for 3 days and the rest of the time we'll be hanging out in Fort Lauderdale. The only MUST DOs on our list so far is to go scuba diving and we are going to the everglades on one of those hovercraft boat thingys.
Seriously - I'm such a geek - I've never been anywhere - ever. I've never flown - so please try not to be annoyed with me in the next 6 months. I'll try not to talk about it ALL the time.
ps - horrifying near death experieince story still to come - please be patient.
Oh my GAWD!!!! It was amazing. Mom had set up a little garden party for us all in the back yard where we dined on crab legs, steak and red wine. Anyone who knows me knows that this is my dream meal. Why wouldn't this be anyone's dream meal, for that matter. During dessert (which by the way - was a fruit and marshmallow chocolate fondue) my parents announced that they are taking me and my sister on a cruise!!! Can you beieve it? We will be gone for 9-ish days. I think the cruise (which is in the Nassau Islands) is for 3 days and the rest of the time we'll be hanging out in Fort Lauderdale. The only MUST DOs on our list so far is to go scuba diving and we are going to the everglades on one of those hovercraft boat thingys.
Seriously - I'm such a geek - I've never been anywhere - ever. I've never flown - so please try not to be annoyed with me in the next 6 months. I'll try not to talk about it ALL the time.
ps - horrifying near death experieince story still to come - please be patient.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
The baby is 1!
So my baby girl is now a number. I cried for a week when Alanna turned one. For some reason I was definitely not sad about it this time.
We just had a small little wienie roast with my sister and her kids - Dave and Deb and their kids, Jonny's mom, and of course Uncle Torry.
ps - Kraft's creamy poppy seed dressing is amazazing!
So pictures - for you viewing pleasure (not like everyone that looks at this hasn't already seen them on facebook, lol)
Did I mention - I love cake!
A little water to wash that down.
You didn't tell me there would be presents!
A little storey - Emerie has a thing with stuffed animals. It is like a pacifier with her - she loves to cuddle with them and she brings them close to her lips and almost sucks on them. It's very soothing for her. So of course she got a brand new puppy from Grandma and Grandpa for her bday.
Okay Alanna, now you need to show me how this thing works.
Stay tuned for blogs to come - This week I will tell you all about my near death experience climbing a mountain on the weekend. (my camera broke and I need the pictures to go along with the storey) The suspence must be killing you all.
We just had a small little wienie roast with my sister and her kids - Dave and Deb and their kids, Jonny's mom, and of course Uncle Torry.
ps - Kraft's creamy poppy seed dressing is amazazing!
So pictures - for you viewing pleasure (not like everyone that looks at this hasn't already seen them on facebook, lol)
Did I mention - I love cake!
A little water to wash that down.
You didn't tell me there would be presents!
A little storey - Emerie has a thing with stuffed animals. It is like a pacifier with her - she loves to cuddle with them and she brings them close to her lips and almost sucks on them. It's very soothing for her. So of course she got a brand new puppy from Grandma and Grandpa for her bday.
Okay Alanna, now you need to show me how this thing works.Stay tuned for blogs to come - This week I will tell you all about my near death experience climbing a mountain on the weekend. (my camera broke and I need the pictures to go along with the storey) The suspence must be killing you all.
Friday, June 01, 2007
So, so, so addicted to Facebook now. I know I said I would never convert - but seriously I am in contact with people I haven't talked to in AGES! I just signed in yesterday and already I have 54 friends. Really - I wasn't aware I had that many friends - I am SO blessed.
In other news - I got a hair cut. I love, love, love it.
Also, since starting work I have neglected Curves completely. Honestly, I have not gone once. HOWEVER!!!! Since starting work I have lost 8 pounds. Oh, faithful readers - how I'm sure you've longed for a happy blog from me.
How could I not be in such a good mood now that So You Think You Can Dance is on the air. Suck bliss.
Good night all! I promise not to neglect you.
In other news - I got a hair cut. I love, love, love it.
Also, since starting work I have neglected Curves completely. Honestly, I have not gone once. HOWEVER!!!! Since starting work I have lost 8 pounds. Oh, faithful readers - how I'm sure you've longed for a happy blog from me.How could I not be in such a good mood now that So You Think You Can Dance is on the air. Suck bliss.
Good night all! I promise not to neglect you.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
My Vacation
This morning before I even opened my eyes I could feel the warm sun shining through the window onto my face. The satin sheets felt so soft against my skin. But the best part really was the smell of the cool breeze rolling off the ocean into our beach front villa. I stretched my way into consciousness and Jonny came into the room with breakfast that was just delivered by room service. There is something to be said about fresh croissants, fruit, and hazelnutt coffee, mmmm.
After breakfast we took a stroll along the beach. I can't believe how tall the trees are on the island. The coolest thing was that we saw a giant sea turtle making it's way back into the water - what a majestic creature.
After a picnic lunch by the water we decided to head into the village to check out some of the local markets. We didn't buy anything but it was pretty interesting watching other tourists bartering.
Next we went back to our villa and had massages out on the patio, of course while sipping on virgin pina coladas.
It was pretty late by this point so we were going to just grab a quick bite somewhere and go to bed - but - we made the most amazing discovery. There was this little bistro tucked into a corner of the resort's grounds. It was outdoors and completely candle lit. I mean there were candles everywhere. We had the most amazing steak and crab legs ever and a chocolate fondu for desert.
What a perfect day!!
Keep dreaming, bloggers.
After breakfast we took a stroll along the beach. I can't believe how tall the trees are on the island. The coolest thing was that we saw a giant sea turtle making it's way back into the water - what a majestic creature.
After a picnic lunch by the water we decided to head into the village to check out some of the local markets. We didn't buy anything but it was pretty interesting watching other tourists bartering.
Next we went back to our villa and had massages out on the patio, of course while sipping on virgin pina coladas.
It was pretty late by this point so we were going to just grab a quick bite somewhere and go to bed - but - we made the most amazing discovery. There was this little bistro tucked into a corner of the resort's grounds. It was outdoors and completely candle lit. I mean there were candles everywhere. We had the most amazing steak and crab legs ever and a chocolate fondu for desert.
What a perfect day!!
Keep dreaming, bloggers.
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
The Fashion Show
Hello All!
So I haven't blogged in what seems like a really long time. I know it seems like I've just been complaining a lot - really I've just been tired (and my whole family has been sick). But other than that things are going really well. I am really enjoying work. I've been getting a ton of hours - I've actually been turning down hours so that I can have one day off a week (which this week is Friday).
The exciting thing that has happened recently is that my family was in a fashion show on Sunday (hence why I was not in church on Sunday). I must say my family is extremely good looking. This was a fundraiser for The Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan (which is where my mama works). Here are some pictures of my fam on the runway.
My mom looks like she is having tons of fun. Everytime it was her turn on the runway our table would hoot and holler at her. Someone made a comment that we were embarassing her, but I think that the picture shows that she was milking it.
My sister gave a speech honoring one of the SCORE teachers as my baby sis was one of graduates from that program. She was so nervous - she isn't the biggest fan of public speaking. I'm sure that me snapping pictures helped tons. Sorry the lighting on her was crappola.
Jonny and Torry sang as entertainment. Of course, they were phenominal. I wouldn't want to say too much but I do believe that they got an offer to play at a fairly significant event in the city this summer. Keep your ears open. I apologize, to Torry. I meant to get a picture of the two of them performing. Here is Jonny warming up before the show. And to follow are just some other random pics taken during the day.
Oh! And just as a note of pictures to come. Emerie is one her way to walking - I believe her record is about 6 feet.
So I haven't blogged in what seems like a really long time. I know it seems like I've just been complaining a lot - really I've just been tired (and my whole family has been sick). But other than that things are going really well. I am really enjoying work. I've been getting a ton of hours - I've actually been turning down hours so that I can have one day off a week (which this week is Friday).
The exciting thing that has happened recently is that my family was in a fashion show on Sunday (hence why I was not in church on Sunday). I must say my family is extremely good looking. This was a fundraiser for The Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan (which is where my mama works). Here are some pictures of my fam on the runway.
My mom looks like she is having tons of fun. Everytime it was her turn on the runway our table would hoot and holler at her. Someone made a comment that we were embarassing her, but I think that the picture shows that she was milking it.
My sister gave a speech honoring one of the SCORE teachers as my baby sis was one of graduates from that program. She was so nervous - she isn't the biggest fan of public speaking. I'm sure that me snapping pictures helped tons. Sorry the lighting on her was crappola.
Jonny and Torry sang as entertainment. Of course, they were phenominal. I wouldn't want to say too much but I do believe that they got an offer to play at a fairly significant event in the city this summer. Keep your ears open. I apologize, to Torry. I meant to get a picture of the two of them performing. Here is Jonny warming up before the show. And to follow are just some other random pics taken during the day.
Oh! And just as a note of pictures to come. Emerie is one her way to walking - I believe her record is about 6 feet.
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Bad Luck / Good Luck?
Well yesterday was certainly adventerous. So I drove home from work at 3:30 - if you've been keeping tabs on my traffic whoes, I will have you know that at 3:30 the traffic is much better. Anyways, so I go and pick up the kidlets and then Jonny calls. Well, Jonny has a fitting at Anthony's because him and Alanna are both in a fashion show on Sunday (more on this to come). He would like for me to come with him to his fitting as a second opinion.
Sure - sounds like fun - hey, how bout I just drive out to Sleepers and we can leave the car there and then the fam can go out for supper afterwards. Super fun family time.
So I drive out to Sleepers with the kids to meet him at 5. So now I have basically volunteered to sit through the 5 traffic all the way down Idylwyld to downtown Saskatoon. Imagine my shgrin. The fitting went well - Jonny looked tres hot!
When we left we discovered that the vehicle parked next to us had gotten run into and had a busted passenger window - which totally sucked for them - they were still in the vehicle when it happened that there was two kids in the back seat (how scarey would that be).
So then we decide to stop at Walmart quick to pick up a few things. We get out and Alanna notices that our rear tire is completely flat. We could actually hear the air escaping. We knew that the tires were getting pretty bad but tires are so friggin expensive it just hasn't been a priority. Luckily Jonny had gotten his SGI rebate cheque in the mail that day so that would cover the tire expense. So we start talking to the Walmart tire dude and after looking at it he tells us that it can just be repaired and we don't have to replace the tire - turns out the tire isn't as bad as we thought. WOO HOO! While Jonny was going outside with Walmart dude I was getting a key cut and Walmart announcer dudette says - Attention - would the owner of a white Jeep Grande Cherokee please note that they have a flat tire. I'm like - thanks tips.
So then we just grabbed something quick at McDonalds and headed home because at this point we are beat. We get home and realized that we had forgotten the things that we needed to buy. So I get the kids ready for bed and Jonny runs back to the store. He gets back and we go to get a bottle ready for Emerie and realize that there is no more milk. URGH! So then it's my turn to go back to the store.
Sigh - today has been a much better day! Traffic was clear - both ways to work - and I didn't have to go to the store at all. The kids are in bed, Jonny's a choir - finally some down time all to myself.
Tomorrow - day off. Coffee with the ladies, hip hip!
Good evening, all.
Sure - sounds like fun - hey, how bout I just drive out to Sleepers and we can leave the car there and then the fam can go out for supper afterwards. Super fun family time.
So I drive out to Sleepers with the kids to meet him at 5. So now I have basically volunteered to sit through the 5 traffic all the way down Idylwyld to downtown Saskatoon. Imagine my shgrin. The fitting went well - Jonny looked tres hot!
When we left we discovered that the vehicle parked next to us had gotten run into and had a busted passenger window - which totally sucked for them - they were still in the vehicle when it happened that there was two kids in the back seat (how scarey would that be).
So then we decide to stop at Walmart quick to pick up a few things. We get out and Alanna notices that our rear tire is completely flat. We could actually hear the air escaping. We knew that the tires were getting pretty bad but tires are so friggin expensive it just hasn't been a priority. Luckily Jonny had gotten his SGI rebate cheque in the mail that day so that would cover the tire expense. So we start talking to the Walmart tire dude and after looking at it he tells us that it can just be repaired and we don't have to replace the tire - turns out the tire isn't as bad as we thought. WOO HOO! While Jonny was going outside with Walmart dude I was getting a key cut and Walmart announcer dudette says - Attention - would the owner of a white Jeep Grande Cherokee please note that they have a flat tire. I'm like - thanks tips.
So then we just grabbed something quick at McDonalds and headed home because at this point we are beat. We get home and realized that we had forgotten the things that we needed to buy. So I get the kids ready for bed and Jonny runs back to the store. He gets back and we go to get a bottle ready for Emerie and realize that there is no more milk. URGH! So then it's my turn to go back to the store.
Sigh - today has been a much better day! Traffic was clear - both ways to work - and I didn't have to go to the store at all. The kids are in bed, Jonny's a choir - finally some down time all to myself.
Tomorrow - day off. Coffee with the ladies, hip hip!
Good evening, all.
Monday, April 30, 2007
The Traffic Report
It seems as though there is either construction or grid lock in every direction between work and home. Correction - it doesn't seem that way - it IS that way. Last Wednesday it took my 1 1/2 hours to get home.
I have had no time for blogging - no time for visiting - no time for cooking- no time for cleaning.
FYI things get better next week. At least I get two days off in a row.
I have had no time for blogging - no time for visiting - no time for cooking- no time for cleaning.
FYI things get better next week. At least I get two days off in a row.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Can I Get an Amen!
I'm not sure why I titled my blog that. I'm not planning on saying anything inspirational today. It is my day off I am officially required not to think too much. AMEN!!
To all those out there that I usually speak to/see on a regular basis - does it not feel like I have been wiped off the face of the planet? I feel so completely out of touch with my peeps. I'm going to coffee with my sister today, then tomorrow is chat n play - ps. Jenn and Lisa I will be contacting you for a coffee date for a hopeful tomorrow pm.
Oh! Did you hear that the pope declared that there will be no more Limbo? Can he do that? I don't believe in such a place but the Catholics have always believed that babies that haven't been baptised or those who haven't had a chance to decide if they are believers or not go to Limbo. Is it up to the pope to decide if this place exists or not? That would be like Pastor saying that there is no more heaven you will now be rerouted to Figi (or something to that effect).
To all those out there that I usually speak to/see on a regular basis - does it not feel like I have been wiped off the face of the planet? I feel so completely out of touch with my peeps. I'm going to coffee with my sister today, then tomorrow is chat n play - ps. Jenn and Lisa I will be contacting you for a coffee date for a hopeful tomorrow pm.
Oh! Did you hear that the pope declared that there will be no more Limbo? Can he do that? I don't believe in such a place but the Catholics have always believed that babies that haven't been baptised or those who haven't had a chance to decide if they are believers or not go to Limbo. Is it up to the pope to decide if this place exists or not? That would be like Pastor saying that there is no more heaven you will now be rerouted to Figi (or something to that effect).
Thursday, April 19, 2007
First Week Working
Phew! I have been absolutely bushed the past couple days. Since Tuesday I have been in training at my new job. Today was probably my most favorite day. I have discovered that I have learned so much more in just today than any other day. I actually got to jump on the phones and schedule bus routes myself today and it is so much better than just watching people do it. Once I got to actually work I found that my day just flew by. It can get really busy and there is always stuff to do when there aren't any calls coming in. Tomorrow I get to start dispatching - how exciting/terrifying.
I really like the ladies that I'm working with. And get this the only girl that I haven't met at work yet I actually think that I went to school with her in Grade 3. I work with her for the first time tomorrow so I guess I'll find out then.
Alanna has really been liking the before and after school program. She was having trouble with some of the kids on the bus so this is a really great thing for her. Emerie has been such a good girl this week. I know Jenna said she had a little trouble but Jenna's a big liar. Just kidding. I know Emerie probably was a little upset that she had to share someone's attention. She has been though, a perfect angel for grandma.
Well, tomorrow I start work tomorrow at 6am - there is not another one of these in my schedule as far as I can see - thank the Lord. However, I am going to bed now as I have to wake up at a very un-holy hour.
Good night all!
I really like the ladies that I'm working with. And get this the only girl that I haven't met at work yet I actually think that I went to school with her in Grade 3. I work with her for the first time tomorrow so I guess I'll find out then.
Alanna has really been liking the before and after school program. She was having trouble with some of the kids on the bus so this is a really great thing for her. Emerie has been such a good girl this week. I know Jenna said she had a little trouble but Jenna's a big liar. Just kidding. I know Emerie probably was a little upset that she had to share someone's attention. She has been though, a perfect angel for grandma.
Well, tomorrow I start work tomorrow at 6am - there is not another one of these in my schedule as far as I can see - thank the Lord. However, I am going to bed now as I have to wake up at a very un-holy hour.
Good night all!
Monday, April 16, 2007
Don't Say Good-bye Just So Long
Sigh - today is my last day of official stay at home motherhood. Tomorrow I start training at my new job. Everybody has been asking me how I feel about starting work again. I'm really not sure what to say about it. I'm not really worried about leaving my girls - I'm confident with my sitters so that isn't really an issue at all. Plus I'll only be working part time so it isn't a huge deal at all. I can't say that I'm nervous about my first day. I've been "the new kid" my whole life and am pretty confident that the work will be quite manageable. I'm really excited to find out what days I will/will not be working so I can plan my life around them. But I am having trouble getting excited about going back. I've really been enjoying staying at home with the girls - it's not so much that they need me, I just like the idea of being home for them. Not too mention the social perks of being a stay at home mommy. Ah well - I'll post about my first day of work soon.
Tomorrow is the creme de la cremem of Epicure parties. I'm really excited - some awesome appys will be making an appearance. I know I've been telling people what kinds of things I will be making but what I haven't disclosed is the amazing things that my Epicure lady is bringing. Everyone is invited! If you are interested in coming and I haven't had a chance to give you the details of the when and where yet either leave me a comment or get a hold of me and I'll hook you up.
Things to look forward to - I am going to seek out a preview that I saw for a movie this weekend. The movie preview stated that the movie was based on actual events. Oh, I can't even tell you what the movie is about - you'll just have to wait and see.
http://nightskiesmovie.com/media/trailer.html
Here is the link to see the preview. Please note that this preview is a lot more graffic than the one I saw on tv. Dontcha think that instead of "Based on a true storey" it should say "Based on a storey"?
Tomorrow is the creme de la cremem of Epicure parties. I'm really excited - some awesome appys will be making an appearance. I know I've been telling people what kinds of things I will be making but what I haven't disclosed is the amazing things that my Epicure lady is bringing. Everyone is invited! If you are interested in coming and I haven't had a chance to give you the details of the when and where yet either leave me a comment or get a hold of me and I'll hook you up.
Things to look forward to - I am going to seek out a preview that I saw for a movie this weekend. The movie preview stated that the movie was based on actual events. Oh, I can't even tell you what the movie is about - you'll just have to wait and see.
http://nightskiesmovie.com/media/trailer.html
Here is the link to see the preview. Please note that this preview is a lot more graffic than the one I saw on tv. Dontcha think that instead of "Based on a true storey" it should say "Based on a storey"?
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
A 7th Weird Thing
So all this talk about weird quirks and what not has stimulated some thoughts. It was hard to come up with truly weird things about myself I did think of a thing that is weird but not necessarily about me.
I am afraid of mice/rats. This is because of my mother. When I was little to get me off of my soother she cut into bits while I was sleeping and told me that a mouse got it. One day when I was at my parent's grocery store a native lady came in wearing shorts and she had some kind of skin thing going on where she had blotches of white skin on her legs. I was five at the time and I asked my mom why her legs were like that and she told me that it was because a mouse ran up her leg and scared her so bad that it changed the color of her skin. No wonder I have a fear of mice.
I am afraid of mice/rats. This is because of my mother. When I was little to get me off of my soother she cut into bits while I was sleeping and told me that a mouse got it. One day when I was at my parent's grocery store a native lady came in wearing shorts and she had some kind of skin thing going on where she had blotches of white skin on her legs. I was five at the time and I asked my mom why her legs were like that and she told me that it was because a mouse ran up her leg and scared her so bad that it changed the color of her skin. No wonder I have a fear of mice.
Monday, April 02, 2007
6 Weird Things
Or so some people seem to think.
"Here are the rules: Each player of this game starts with the 'six weird things about me' blog post. People who get tagged need to write their own six weird things post and state the rules clearly. At the end of the post, tag six more people and don’t forget to leave a comment on their blog to tell them they have been tagged and tell them to read your blog."
1. I haven't broken any bones. But, I did sprain my ankle being chased by an owl when I was 15 years old, in Melfort.
2. I don't know if this is weird so much as maybe a little known fact. I used to be a public speaker for Students Against Drinking and Driving. My speech was an hour long and my largest crowd was 700 people at the Regina provincial conference.
3. I talk in my sleep. I get really, really angry when people try to carry on a conversation with my while I'm doing so. I will yell at you in my sleep.
4. I have the hardest time falling asleep without the radio on. I tap my toes to sleep.
5. I will take listening to 50s and 60s songs over any other genre of music.
6. I don't like to be alone. I don't necessarily have to be talking to them or anything I just like having people around me.
So now it's my turn to tag. I will tag...Megan, Lisa, Alison, Jenna, Tanys, and Fashionista. Have fun!
"Here are the rules: Each player of this game starts with the 'six weird things about me' blog post. People who get tagged need to write their own six weird things post and state the rules clearly. At the end of the post, tag six more people and don’t forget to leave a comment on their blog to tell them they have been tagged and tell them to read your blog."
1. I haven't broken any bones. But, I did sprain my ankle being chased by an owl when I was 15 years old, in Melfort.
2. I don't know if this is weird so much as maybe a little known fact. I used to be a public speaker for Students Against Drinking and Driving. My speech was an hour long and my largest crowd was 700 people at the Regina provincial conference.
3. I talk in my sleep. I get really, really angry when people try to carry on a conversation with my while I'm doing so. I will yell at you in my sleep.
4. I have the hardest time falling asleep without the radio on. I tap my toes to sleep.
5. I will take listening to 50s and 60s songs over any other genre of music.
6. I don't like to be alone. I don't necessarily have to be talking to them or anything I just like having people around me.
So now it's my turn to tag. I will tag...Megan, Lisa, Alison, Jenna, Tanys, and Fashionista. Have fun!
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