Seriously Chaotic!!!!

So, here I am again, totally slacking on the blog-front! LOL. I have been so busy here, with the boys' school activities, designing, getting ready for Christmas, and most of all.... waiting anxiously for Eric to arrive.. on FRIDAY! Woohoo! I am so beyond thrilled. No, the house hasn't sold yet, but he's spending 3 weeks at Christmas with us.. so I will take what I can get. We've relisted with a new realtor, Edmonton's best, apparently.. so let's hope this is the magic key!

A few weeks ago, Blake's class sang at the Penticton Vee's game. They did the opening "Oh Canada" and they were adorable! We stuck around to watch the game and cheered on #9, Austin Smith, who just happens to be billeting at Eric's Aunt Irene's place in Penticton. We met him a couple months back while visiting there... he's from Dallas, Texas, and his parents happened to be up visitng that night, also. The game was a draw, 3-3 after 2 overtime periods! The boys had fun at their first game..

(Papers by Shelleyrae Cusbert, alphas by Carrie Stephens and Kellie Mize)

I haven't scrapped a WHOLE lot in the last little bit, but I have some FAB photos that I totally am dying to scrap! So, expect so see some more rolling onto here soon!

Anyways, I wish you all the best of health and happiness this CHRISTMAS... not this holiday season, this Christmas. May 2008 bring nothing but love and prosperity for each and every one of you!

Whew, where have I been?!!?!?

Hey everyone.. sorry I haven't been around, life has been hectic and crazy and tiring! But, I'm here and ready to share some photos of the last 6 weeks or so....

I decided to take the boys' photos outside one day a few weeks ago...

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And here is my niece/goddaughter, Emma... isn't she just beautiful?!

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And a couple for Hallowe'en!



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And our lovely visitors that visit pretty much daily...

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Sooo, anyways, the house in Edmonton still hasn't sold, so if ya'll could muster as many house-selling vibes as you possibly can... that would be FAB! I miss Eric terribly and can't wait until he's here for good!!!!

Busy busy week :)

Well, Fall has finally arrived in the Okanagan... a little cooler and yet, just as beautiful as ever. The boys have settled nicely into a school routine and I am so proud of them both. Blake even got an award in front of the school for his outstanding effort and good attitude(!!!!). Cole has spent the last week planning his wedding. He *will* be married by the time he is 10, I was informed.. and he wants 4 kids. *gulp*... he even told me he wants 'romance' at his wedding. Whatever that refers to, I am unsure! LOL.

We are still awaiting the sale of the house in Edmonton, and for Eric to arrive here once and for all. It's tough being away from him, the kids miss him.. I miss him. Things just aren't the same without him.

Here are some recent photos.....
My beautiful Blake.. isn't he gorgeous?

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My sweet, handsome Coley, aren't his eyes amazing?!

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One of the boys being silly on our day trip to the States for some shopping....

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And for my Public Service Announcement:

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AND... my website is back up and running and looking oh so purty!!! Be sure to CHECK IT OUT!!!

Well, have to go do laundry and get some painting done... take care everyone!

Canadian Military tribute

This video is a must-watch... I thought I would share with you all...

Getting Settled!

Well, we made it through the mountains in the UHaul.. whew.. what an experience! It was okay though, no problems, the driving was okay.. just like driving a car with no rear view mirror and a huge blind spot. :) I didn't realize JUST how much Cole loved to talk until I was sat next to him for 16 hours straight with nothing to do but stare out the window! We sang silly songs, played eye-spy, told stories, he told me ALL the things he wanted for Christmas... we talked about the adventures we would have and I broke up the odd arguement.
We stayed overnight along the way and all in all, it was as good of trip as I would ever have planned for.

Credits: Michelle Coleman BG paper (Genuine Spirit), Flowers from Sara Carling (Aero) and Angie Briggs, Natalie Braxton ribbon, alpha from Agnes Lahur (recolored), font is Cheapskate).

We are here, and slowly getting settled. Eric, sadly, had to fly back to Edmonton on the 29th of August. He has to go back and wait for the house to sell.. and work in the meantime. I think his saddest moment was leaving his Harley at his Mom and Dad's.. LOL. Naww.. we miss him... here are some pictures we took about 10 minutes before he left :(

Credits: Everything by myself, Kari Hentzelt, available at MemoirMarket.com

I miss you, Spanky :(

School started on September 4th, and, knock on wood... the boys absolutely LOVE it. Like, I mean.. Blake is disappointed when Saturday comes around and there's no school! He's in a 3/4 split (there are only 6 grade 3's in the entire school) and his teacher is extremely upbeat and positive.. and he just loves the school. He is thrilled that he has a locker, has gym strip, and has made a whack of new friends already. Cole is in a 1/2 split class and is taught by the same teacher that taught his Uncle Steven 25 years ago. She's an awesome teacher as well. Cole loves school too, and is now starting to get used to the whole-day school. The first few days he was WIPED right out! LOL.

Credits: BG paper and woven ribbon by myself, flower doodles by Eve Recinella, screws by Rina, felt alpha by Robin Carlton, font is Cheapskate.

On the weekends, we have been taking in the sights and attractions while the weather (aka: amazing indian summer) is good. Last weekend we went to the Farmer's Market with Grandpa, found some amazing deals on fresh organic fruits and veggies (hey Eric, you will LOVE it.. lol). On Sunday, we took Stella to the beach for a swim and had a nice picnic.....

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I am at work on the basement here, filling the little nicks in the walls and re-painting.. it's looking nice. I have also been hard at work getting my shoppe at
SCRAPBOOKBYTES opened up.. and I am happy to say.. it is!

ScrapbookBytes was the first Digital Scrapbooking website I came across when I started back in 2004 and it is a highly esteemed and high-traffic website.. so I am over the moon to be selling there. I am also in the tail end of having MemoirMarket redesigned by the talented Lauren Barden of Injader... her and her husband Ben are an amazing team. I sent them my graphics and they are working on making my website look exactly how I have it in my head. It is looking quite smashing, if I say so myself!

SO, I guess that's a big enough update for now.... if ya'll could spare some ~^*^~^*^~^*~^ SELL HOUSE, SELL ~^*^~^*^~^*^~ vibes, so I can have my Pooky back.. that would be very much appreciated. And, if you're the praying kind.. please spare some for my Dad, Grandpa and friend, S... it would be very much appreciated.
I hope you're all well and in good spirits... 'til next time :)

Okay, so that long winded rant...

Even though it is a few days late...
We were at the park last week. We decided to take the kids there.. it's in a residential area (kind of a hoity toity area, but it's the kids' favourite park, so we decided to pick up a pizza for dinner and go). Within about 20 minutes of getting there, I noticed 2 obnoxious, loud boys, about 9 & 10 years old, that wouldn't let Blake and Cole.. or ANY other kids on some of the playground equipment. I let it go for about 4 or 5 minutes, see if Blake could handle it.. but these kids were just getting even worse.
So, I truck my big ol' butt over there and just say to them (highly unlike me) "Hey, you know what, this playground is kinda meant for everyone, and so maybe you should let everyone have a turn. There's lots of room for all the kids to have a turn".

Kids stares at me.

I stare at kid.

30 seconds or more pass. He looks away.

I walk back to the picnic table where my husband sits a bit shocked. Blake and Cole move onto the swings about 20 feet away... the annoying boys move over to another area... continue to be obnoxious.. just a teensy bit less.

MEANWHILE, all the while I notice these two women on the opposite side of the playground, sitting on a bench, never looked over once, deeply engrossed in conversation. 30 minutes pass... 30 minutes of hearing these kids and their ever-growing ignorance. 3 gorgeous pre-teen or young teen asian girls show up and take seat on some swings. They are talking amongst themselves and giggling, telling stories and basically having fun. The aforementioned boys are joined by two other boys, probably aged 11 and 12, and a young girl of about 7 years old who remain ont he playground equipment 20 feet away. I am pushing my boys on the tire swings 10 feet from that.

What happens next makes my blood boil. The older boys begin to talk across the playground, quite loudly, to these girls on the swings. When I say "talk".. I mean, through racial slurs at, call wh*res, laugh at, make fun of their culture, their 'mamas' and anything else they could possibly think of. In shock... I make sure my children are distracted and not paying attention. After 5 minutes and scraping my chin up off the ground (and giving these boys the glare of doom).. I walked over to these girls and asked if I knew if the ladies sitting on the other side of the playground were these boys' parents.
They didn't know, but went with me to find out. We walked over, and I asked

"The boys over there, *pointing*, are they yours?"

Lady #1 (in thick accent): "Which ones?"
Lady #2 (perfect English): "Ummm, Huh? I don't know"

Me: "The one in the blue shirt, the one in the orange shirt, and the two bigger boys... aka: the only 4 boys on the playground right now"

Lady #1: "WHY?"

Me: "Because they are being slanderous, ignorant, rude and using racial slurs against these girls, and other parents in this park, don't want their children hearing these things, nor should these girls have to put up with that kind of stuff"

Lady #1: "I don't know, I don't come from this country"

Me: "Then you would think you might be extra-sensitive to this type of racial/cultural slandering"

Lady #2 proceeds to call 2 of the kids over who start making up sorry excuses. NONE of the kids get reprimanded for their behaviour... the girl who came with me (and her two friends) certainly put their two cents in and are hurt by the degredation by these people to their culture... the girls leave and I am shocked by these people who, instead of disciplining their children.. continue to let them play another 45 minutes before WE leave. Who knows how much longer after that.
If my kids EVER said what these kids said... they would have been in that car and out of that park SO quickly their heads would spin.
I'm also shocked I had the gaul to say anything... but my kids are getting to the age they are really picking up on things and need to know what I stand and don't stand for... and that's one of them.

So, onto some photos.... last Thursday Eric and I celebrated our TEN year anniversary! I still can't believe it.. wow. We went to Dante's Bistro for the last time...

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They boys are wrapping up their summer... hard to believe in a week and a half they'll be in school IN A DIFFERENT province! We have the move coming up this Sunday... I am so stressed.. lol. I went and had some Crystal Light.. it has Aspartame.. so now my dang joints are all swollen up and sore (stupid me).. and I am really hoping that goes away by Sunday!
Here is a picture of Blake enjoying the last lazy days of summer.... (recognize the lyrics?)

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Trying to say goodbye to everyone here is really really hard. I have made some wonderful friends. Yes, while there are so many ways to keep in touch, it is still not the same. I went out with some girlfriends the other night for dinner..

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And one more from my ongoing "Trip to Newfoundland" series... my Dad and the boys...

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Well, this will probably be my lsat post from Alberta... next time, will probably be from British Columbia.... as for things from the digital front..........


So until then.... ciao! Wish us safety and luck on our trip... I wish I could wave a magic wand and have us all magically, safely (and cheaply!) moved there!!!
See you in about a week!!!

A couple of pictures.. and a long winded rant!

Just thought I would pop on here with a bit of an update... some photos.. a vent... and so forth... :) I hope you're all well and in good spirits... I know a lot has been going on for you all...

First off.. here are some photos of our trip out East.. there are a LOT more to come.. so this is just a few to start!

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and here is one of the boys at the most eastern point in Canada....

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And, of course, my sweet boy Blake turned NINE years old on the 7th of August. Wow, can you believe it?! I still haven't grasped that concept yet. We had a little soiree for him on Tuesday night... Uncle Carl came, as well as Michol and the kids, and my cousin Shawn and his beautiful wife, Sarbi. We had BBQ chicken, bake salmon, sushi and all the fixin's. The day before, we spent the day at the WEM waterpark and the boys had a blast in the wave pool and going down alll the rides.. even the scariest of rides! (Ones that *I* wouldn't even do!)

Well, I will have to follow up tomorrow for the long-winded rant.. I am off now to read the boys a story for bed... I will try my hardest to remember to post again in the a.m.! Ciao peoples!

Happy Birthday to our BLAKIE!!!

I cannot believe that 9 years ago this morning.. I was in labour with Blake... unbeknownst to me, just how much my world would change at 6:45 pm on August 7th, 1998. Wow.. what an amazing journey it has been so far.. he is an amazing child whom I feel so blessed to have in my life.
I made a page for his scrapbook this morning....

Tonight we're having a few friends and family over... for dinner and to kinda say goodbye before we move... so everything today is a little bittersweet on so many levels!
Anyways, I have to go clean house, prepare sushi, pick up the cake and so on.... most of all, to spend some time with my new nine year old :)

Back!

What a hectic month it has been! Our trip out to Newfoundland from July 3rd to 17th was absolutely wonderful, I will be posting photos of that shortly....
We had a ball with our extended family and the boys were SO excited to see Poppy again... it had been 5 years! We saw and enjoyed so much, I cannot even begin to start!
After we go back from Newfoundland, I went to BC for the weekend by myself for Emma's baby shower. She is a DARLING. I am so smitten!
Here is a page I did of meeting Emma...


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We've had some showings on the house... hopefully a few more and quick sale will be in the future! I will be back with some photos from our trip out East once I scrap them all... there's a lot so I want to make sure they all get done.. and are in order!!
Off to do laundry and tidy up... have a fab weekend!

Busy busy busy...........

First things first.....

I am an Aunty again! Woot!! Emma Lily Ann is here and beautiful and I am SO happy!!!!! June 15th.. and I cannot wait to see her in July. *Sigh*.. baby girls are so precious!

Today is the last day of school for the kids... which means report cards... which means... I am crossing my fingers and praying like mad! It's been a busy few weeks and it is not going to slow down anytime soon.

First I will share a painting Blake did in school... that's some talent!!! *insert beaming Mommy here*

He's really got some talent, I think... I am going to find the perfect square frame to put it in and add it to our Art Wall.

Second... our house is now listed... See our House I still cannot believe it. A lot of work getting everything done, but it's up there and now we wait. *yikes*

On Monday.. I turn the big 3-0.... I still cannot fathom it. How come the first 15 years of your life seem to take FOREVER.. and the second 15 fly by at warpspeed? I can only assume it's going to get faster and faster from here on out. On Tuesday, we finally leave for Newfoundland.. it's been a long time coming and we're really excited. Eric has to work and stick around because of the house.. but the boys and I (wish me luck) will be there for 2 weeks.

Anyways, Cole is nagging me to let him on here to play Battle Bdaman.. so I best be signing off (it's not like I don't have houseowrk to do, too.. lol). Take care and talk soon!

New Babyyyyyyyy

So, right now, Jen is getting her c-section done to deliver her little bundle of JOY! I am anxiously awaiting the phone call from her husband Eric to see if everything went well, if mom and baby are healthy.. and if baby really IS a girl.. lol. I am on pins and needles!

In other news, I am now the mommy of two bespectacled boys... aren't they just adorable!?

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So, I need to gather up Cole's Thomas trains that are involved in the recall..... and ship 'em on out. Talk to you soon!

Just a quickie....

A photo I took of Blakie the other morning before school.. isn't he handsome????

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I have to go pick the boys up at school now... then back to the ol' grind of laundry, painting and housework. I am cooking salmon for dinner though.. so that makes it allllll good.. lol.

Busy, Crazy Weekend.....

This weekend was fun and busy... on Saturday, we went over to Shawn and Sarbi's house for a BBQ (which was FANtastic). Aside from Cole being totally carsick 10 feet from their driveway.... everything was GREAT. We had THE yummiest cedar plank salmon, BBQ chicken and you name it.. we had it. Yum :) Here is a pic of me, my cuz Shawn and his beautiful wife Sarbi:

(frame by Nancy Comelab)
I am so glad we got to meet up, and hopefully we can get together again soon :)

Still working on plans for moving back to the Okanagan.... I am working with Mom (since she's gone away on business for 6 weeks) with respect to contacting and communicating with the Regional District, for subdividing and getting the ball rolling. Here, we're getting loose ends with house, all tied up and getting everything completed. It's a task, from an unfinished basement to a beautiful living area. We just finished the trimwork and laying travertine stone on the ledge in the stairwell.

Anyways, I am going to cut this entry short.... I am in a world of hurt and need some drugs.. lol. Take care everyone!!!

Wheweeeeeeee :)

It's been a looong time... I apologize. I know there have been a few that have emailed wondering if all is okay since I haven't updated in a while.. and I assure you.. all is okay!
We have been super busy around here, finishing up the basement (trimwork, window treatments, putting in the third bathroom.. etc etc), yardwork and such. It's all starting to finally come together.. yay!
We've been pushing through it quickly, using all our spare time to do it.. as, well, we're going to be putting it on the market. In Edmonton's booming economy, our house is worth nearly $500,000 and we stand to make a huge profit. Now, where will we go? Why, the south Okanagan, of course! That's where most of our family lives, and where we have wanted to be for quite a while. I will update more later as to the entirety of our plans.. but wanted ya'll to know what we've been up to!

The website is doing well, I am having fun stepping outside my comfort zone with what I am used to designing, and have enjoyed the positive feedback. I am making plans to expand the website/business into other areas as well... custom invitations and announcements, memorial cards and what not. That might have to wait until after the move though, because right now, there's just too much g oing on!

Soo.... it looks as though I will be an "Aunty" again by June 15th! That's the date of Jennifer's c-section, should the little bub not come earlier. She had already had Logan by this far along in her pregnancy (he was 5 wks early)... so who knows. I am thrilled.. excited and just so happy!

Just before I go, I want to say how much I am loving the whole Facebook.com experience.. lol. It is fun finding old faces and reconnecting. I have even found the family I used to babysit for in the early/mid 90's! James was 2-3 years old then and is now 16! *gulp* Just wild how time flies. Sooo.. if you're on Facebook, and you know me... add me:) I've even touched base with my cousin Shawn and his lovely wife Sarbi, they live right here in Edmonton, and we'll be going over there for a BBQ tomorrow night:) Yay!

And.. of course, here are some obligatory scrap pages:)


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Josh Groban - You Raise Me Up - Idol Gives Back

You will just love this.. even if you're not a Grobanite like me..... how can you resist the sweet faces of the African Children's Choir?!

Enjoy :)

He's SIX....

Who would have thought 6 years could go by so quickly?! And... who SAID he could grow up so darn fast? Cole's smitten that he's six now.. here are a few pics:)

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Credits: Papers and bows are my own (MemoirMarket), ribbon, trains, screws and train sign from Kathryn Balint.

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Credits: Template by Rachel Giallongo, papers from Meredith Fenwick, Gina Cabrera, Katie Pertiet, beaded hemp from Jen Wilson, horseshoe from Rina, corderoy alpha from Shannon Lee

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Credits: Template on first from Rachel Giallongo, all papers and elements by myself


So yeah.. he got spoiled.. hehe.

On to other notes, I found the boys a school for next year. A REAL school, with morals and ethics and RESPECT! They will be going to Major General Griesbach on the old base just 5 minutes down the road.. and I could not be happier. I have heard nothing but great things about this school and I am eager for them to go in September.

It's FINALLY Spring here.. after a final (hopefully, final) snowfall last week. Eric has his bike out on the road and and ear to ear grin, proudly displaying the true sign of a happy biker..... bugs in the teeth.. lol. We are expecting Eric's parents and Aunt Irene next week for a visit, so that will be nice. Right now I am busy finishing up the painting of the trim and what not.. along with general cleaning and so forth, so I am busy!

Okay, so I don't THINK I am missing anything, but if so.. I will just post back here later! Take care, and hope you're all well and in good spirits!

Ciao :)

The New 'Do..

Almost forgot to post about my new do... which is the exact opposite of what I described to the lady... but I am rather enjoying it anyhow! Hehe. I still think I need to trim the straighter parts up front (at the bottom) where my normally naturally curly hair doesn't curl very well... But, regardless... even with the highlights subtle, it's pretty cute I think. Eric even likes it.. and that's saying something for a man who loves long hair!
Anyhoo.. here it is (excuse the blurry pic)... thanks again Lesley and Laing!!! :)

Okay.. so like...

WHEW... I am glad that's over! LOL. I love holidays, don't get me wrong... but the baking and cooking over a hot stove had me WORN right out! We enjoyed a dinner of ham and baked pineapple, scalloped taters, glazed carrots, homemade buns and lemon meringue pie... and I ate wayyy too much easter chocolate. I have a weakness for Mini Eggs. Oi vey.
The easter bunny went way overboard (I don't believe in outright presents for Easter, but none the less, I am not complaining).... he brought me a Lindt gold bunny and a huge bag of mini eggs... and THESE:

I think the easter bunny went a TAD bit overboard, and perhaps wants me to feel guilty? LOL. But, they're beautiful... I now have quite the collection of Swarovski.. and it needs to STOP! :) Everytime Eric and I go to dinner at Dante's.. just the two of us.. the waitress ALWAYS brings me a package of the stuff... so I have committed to not going there anymore!

So, Cole turns SIX on April 16th.. who told him he could go ahead and grow up? *sniff* He wanted his room done... so we're getting rid of the bunkbeds and got him this bed (we wanted something solid wood)..

and of course, he needed a quilt set featuring trains... so this Pottery Barn Kids set will grace his bed.. I got it on clearance, in a last ditch effort, I took a quick look at HomeSense's clearance section and voila... one lone twin set with trains! I was so stoked!

Isn't it CUTE? I am also going to be stencilling large words on his wall... I think perhaps "I Think I Can, I Know I Can" .... or if you have any other suggestions... please let me know :)

Before I go, I have to post the most recent layouts... for your viewing pleasure.. hehe.
The matching page to the layout of Blake in my last post...

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And one last one for today...

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Ciao everyone.. so much to do this week.. gotta start now! (Thank goodness Eric took the week off work!)

xoxox

Quick Post................

Okay, I just wanted to post a quick LO of my sweet boy! :)

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Oh... and one more... just for fun.. hehe.

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Rest Peacefully, dear Gran....

Well, it's been a couple weeks.... the boys and I were planning a trip to BC on Mar 23 to see Gran... I wanted to tell her how much I love her... but I got word on Thursday morning.. the 22nd.. that she had passed at 3:10 am. So, we made the trip out for a funeral instead. I did get to see her and give her a kiss goodbye... and spent a lot of time with funeral arrangements to help out Mom and Aunt Judy, Grandpa and the rest of the family. I gave the eulogy, but in my mind, the eulogy is still playing. I think of her constantly.
The 13.5 hour drive each way with the boys was a bit tiring, but I am so glad I got to go out and be there. I spent some nice time with Mom and got to see Jennifer... but did not visit with anyone per se.
Here is the photo we used on her memorial pamphlet.. I decided to scrapbook it tonight for my heritage album, this is Gran at age 16.. wasn't she stunning?

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I will post more later.. I am really tired right now and need to get into the tub and SOAK!

Quick LO...

Coley with his glasses :)

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Spring has Sprung!

Or at least.. it's giving it a darn good try! Don't you just love when the snow melts, and all that doggie doo that's been layered in amongst all the layers of snow, just pops right out and you have about 200 piles of it on your grass? Yeah... now you know what I just had the luxury of cleaning up. Oi vey.
Speaking of dogs... I had the basement door open so Stella could wander in and out.. and suddenly I hear a loud CRUNCH. Stella is on the COUCH chewing on a nasty MOUSE that Cleo must have killed and left outside. BLECH. I still cannot get the sound of that crunching our of my brain. Ugh...

Okay, enough of the lovely stories. I took the boys for their eye exams and Blake will need glasses by next year probably, and turns out Cole has a weak left eye and will benefit from glasses right now. So, with the Alberta government's program, he picked out a free pair today and they should be in soon. He will just wear them while watching TV and seeing the board.. and we go back in 3 months for him, to see if it's any better and if we should be patching his eye... (I get flashbacks of my eye patches, taking them off with that sticky adhesive was BAD.. lol.. but my Mom and Dad always drew something cool on them for me). So, I will post pictures when he gets his glasses... he looks darn cute in them.. even if I was hoping they wouldn't need glasses until they're about 10!

So, Gran got transferred to the hospice yesterday.. and Aunt Judy has been down the last week or so, and is staying a while longer. Gran is in and out of coherence.. a lot of garbled talk that doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to US, but it does to her. I pray every day for her..

Anyways.. I should mosey... I have laundry to fold and trim to paint, kids to play with and a kitchen to clean. :)

Oh, and an oldie just for your viewing pleasure.. lol


Papers, stitcches and alphas are my own, Nancie Rowe Janitz' Schmootzy Frame and Janel Kretschman's Big Blooms. Fonts are: JaneAusten and Hootie

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I can never think of anything to put for these darn titles...

It was a balmy 8 degrees here today... we enjoyed some time outside, going to a walk, talking with the neighbours... just getting some fresh air. What a nice and pleasant change from the -20 we have been getting.
Last night we went to the H.O.G. social... it was fun, met some new people.. though I thought it might have been more organized. BUT, with that said.. we needed to get out and meet new people.. and it was the perfect opportunity. Eric already has a partner to ride with when the new season starts.. they both have 2007 HD Sportster 1200C's... so it should be fun for them.

I was talking to Mom today, as per normal... and she's told me that Gran is going downhill fast... insofar as actually 'seeing the light' last night. They didn't think she would make it through the night, but was actually a teensy bit better this morning.. probably as the result of the antibiotics for the UTI. However, fact is, she has COPD, heart failure and they've recently discovered a tumor on her bronchial tubes... so it sadly doesn't look as though it will be long before her big journey begins. I feel helpless out here, wishing so badly that I could be there... I asked Mom to tell Gran that I love her... I hope she's coherent enough to hear it. :(



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