Now today I am off to Assiniboia to do a Stampin Up Workshop for a lady there. So excited!! But first, on the way through Swift Current we have hair appointments. Eric first (thank goodness, her really needs it. Why dont boys care about their hair?) Then Sara, and I. Sara is in need of something fun. NOT SHORT!!! Just fun with long hair, so we will see what they come up with. I am in need of color. I'm going to be trying something different too....I will post pic's when I get home.
Then on the way home on Sunday, Eric has a hockey game in Swift Current at the IPLEX at 445pm.
I am going to be one tired mommy next week. ANd I am not done yet. I have to plan for a workshop on the 8th. Its for girls age 16-18 so that is going to be FUN!!!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Spinning
SO, yesterday was my day where I am at the rink from 230pm till 730pm. Yup, Thursdays are very long days.
Jada skates first.
Then Sara skates. WOW! She blew my mind yesterday. She is doing SPINS. She didnt skate not once last year, and the year before she was just starting to learn how to skate. So Sara is excelling so well with her abilities to skate. She is in the Star Skate program, and learning to figure skate. The spins, turns, jumps...I cant beleive that she is doing this stuff. They also are learning how to carry a flag. So at the beginning of some Greyhound hockey games here in town, the Star Skate girls will skate around with the Canada & Saskatchewan Flag during the singing of O Canada. I am so proud of Sara. I cant wait to see the final Carnival. YOu all are invited to come see too!! It's at the end of the year.
Then after Sara is done, Eric goes on with either hockey practice or a game. Yesterday was practice. He also is doing very well. HE is the team goalie. His skills in this area are really excelling from last year. He is so brave to get in front of those pucks flying at him. SO proud again.
Man, I have great kids!!! I love them so much.. while Eric was on the ice, Sara came and sat on my knee and asked me if I liked being a Mom. And with every fiber of my being I replied., "I love it. It is the best job I have ever had." Then there were lots of questions about getting married, and if I had a crush on boys when I was in grade 3, and wow, that was a great discussion.
Then as I lay in bed last night trying to fall asleep (which was really hard to do, b/c I drank some pop before bed and that doesnt do well with me), Jada yells out from her bed (completely asleep) I LOVE YOU, MOMMY!!! Sigh. I am having a great two days really seeing the blessings I have of being a mom to some great kids.
Jada skates first.
Then Sara skates. WOW! She blew my mind yesterday. She is doing SPINS. She didnt skate not once last year, and the year before she was just starting to learn how to skate. So Sara is excelling so well with her abilities to skate. She is in the Star Skate program, and learning to figure skate. The spins, turns, jumps...I cant beleive that she is doing this stuff. They also are learning how to carry a flag. So at the beginning of some Greyhound hockey games here in town, the Star Skate girls will skate around with the Canada & Saskatchewan Flag during the singing of O Canada. I am so proud of Sara. I cant wait to see the final Carnival. YOu all are invited to come see too!! It's at the end of the year.
Then after Sara is done, Eric goes on with either hockey practice or a game. Yesterday was practice. He also is doing very well. HE is the team goalie. His skills in this area are really excelling from last year. He is so brave to get in front of those pucks flying at him. SO proud again.
Man, I have great kids!!! I love them so much.. while Eric was on the ice, Sara came and sat on my knee and asked me if I liked being a Mom. And with every fiber of my being I replied., "I love it. It is the best job I have ever had." Then there were lots of questions about getting married, and if I had a crush on boys when I was in grade 3, and wow, that was a great discussion.
Then as I lay in bed last night trying to fall asleep (which was really hard to do, b/c I drank some pop before bed and that doesnt do well with me), Jada yells out from her bed (completely asleep) I LOVE YOU, MOMMY!!! Sigh. I am having a great two days really seeing the blessings I have of being a mom to some great kids.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Playing Catch-Up
So this is gonna be a catch up post.
Starting with Jada at skating. So, the first two days that Jada went to her skating class, she was bawling. She was wearing boys hockey skates, and falling constantly on her butt. Which really began to hurt. So, day three of skating, we put her in figure skates. WOW!!! She could stand up, move forwards and felt much more confident with the stability she got from them. (They have a flatter blade so it made standing much easier) Still having the occational fall and sore bum, I sewed a 'cushion' into her ski pants. YUP I DID!!! So now when she falls its not such a hard BUMP, but a nice pillowy landing. She is doing really well at skating and is amazing me each week. She is practising skating forwards, backwards, and turning around. Standing up on her own is still difficult (I think it is due to the ski pants). GOOD JOB JADA!!
Next, Casey took me to the Moose Jaw Spa for two nights to celebrate our 10th Anniversary! Yes I did say 10. Can you believe it has been that long?!?! Its amazing. So we had a beautiful room, complete with fireplace. And as a surprise, when we arrived, Casey's Mom had phoned ahead of us and had a cheese & cracker plate, as well as a fruit & dip plate, along with a sparkling Saskatoon Berry Cider (chillin) all set out on the table waiting for us. It was awesome. She really made us feel extra special. And the Saskatoon Berry Cider was AMAZING yummy! Casey had me booked in for a massage (which was so relaxing), and a manicure (which is my favorite). It was nice to spend time together. We hope to do this every year.
The ladies were an absolute joy to visit with! And it was fun to watch some of them step out of my 'box' and try some different layouts.
Starting with Jada at skating. So, the first two days that Jada went to her skating class, she was bawling. She was wearing boys hockey skates, and falling constantly on her butt. Which really began to hurt. So, day three of skating, we put her in figure skates. WOW!!! She could stand up, move forwards and felt much more confident with the stability she got from them. (They have a flatter blade so it made standing much easier) Still having the occational fall and sore bum, I sewed a 'cushion' into her ski pants. YUP I DID!!! So now when she falls its not such a hard BUMP, but a nice pillowy landing. She is doing really well at skating and is amazing me each week. She is practising skating forwards, backwards, and turning around. Standing up on her own is still difficult (I think it is due to the ski pants). GOOD JOB JADA!!
Next, Casey took me to the Moose Jaw Spa for two nights to celebrate our 10th Anniversary! Yes I did say 10. Can you believe it has been that long?!?! Its amazing. So we had a beautiful room, complete with fireplace. And as a surprise, when we arrived, Casey's Mom had phoned ahead of us and had a cheese & cracker plate, as well as a fruit & dip plate, along with a sparkling Saskatoon Berry Cider (chillin) all set out on the table waiting for us. It was awesome. She really made us feel extra special. And the Saskatoon Berry Cider was AMAZING yummy! Casey had me booked in for a massage (which was so relaxing), and a manicure (which is my favorite). It was nice to spend time together. We hope to do this every year.
NOW for the part you may have been waiting for!!!! Yes, the Library Craft Projects. We did Christmas Countdown calendar, and a tag box. Both projects went great. I had the prefect number of people show up to make it very successful.
The numbers all have velcro on the back so you can easily change them. AND, if you are wanting one, I have enough supplies to make three more. I can make them and deliver if you want. They are $15.
The numbers all have velcro on the back so you can easily change them. AND, if you are wanting one, I have enough supplies to make three more. I can make them and deliver if you want. They are $15.
The ladies were an absolute joy to visit with! And it was fun to watch some of them step out of my 'box' and try some different layouts.Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Sorry
WOW, if there are people out there who would like to ready my blog. I am so sorry that it has been WAY too long since I have been here. I really had a busy November (and its not over yet). So, we'll just start with TODAY! Today I am packing up my tote to take it to the library. I am doing an advent calendar and christmas tags there tonight. I LOVE the countdown calendar. It is so rich with reds and greens. I will post a pic after, Cant spoil the surprise. The kids loved it so much, they asked if we could keep this new one instead of our old one I made last year. It really is Christmasey and beautiful. (Not that I am vain).
So my day will consist of packing and making sure I have everything I need. Hum, do I do a snack? Oh I will need to think on this.
Jada & Sara have dance today! Jada is loving dance. She has even taught Eric how to do a proper "pie" and 'diamond'. Oh it is so cute. I have it on video. (But I think he wouldnt like that to be out there, since he is doing ballet)
I have been working my way through 'The Big Cook' cookbook. ( It is a recipe book designed to cook a lot of meals in one day and freeze them) I have made three so far, and I plan to do another tonight. 2 recipes are keepers and 1 was not. So the quest continues. My goal is to know at least 7 recipes that my family likes and then in January, DO IT! Since I hate cooking, and the planning, this should help with having good meals on the table, escpecially when I dont feel like doing it.
Well, that is all for now.
So my day will consist of packing and making sure I have everything I need. Hum, do I do a snack? Oh I will need to think on this.
Jada & Sara have dance today! Jada is loving dance. She has even taught Eric how to do a proper "pie" and 'diamond'. Oh it is so cute. I have it on video. (But I think he wouldnt like that to be out there, since he is doing ballet)
I have been working my way through 'The Big Cook' cookbook. ( It is a recipe book designed to cook a lot of meals in one day and freeze them) I have made three so far, and I plan to do another tonight. 2 recipes are keepers and 1 was not. So the quest continues. My goal is to know at least 7 recipes that my family likes and then in January, DO IT! Since I hate cooking, and the planning, this should help with having good meals on the table, escpecially when I dont feel like doing it.
Well, that is all for now.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Blah!!
That is how I am feeling today! Blah! I woke up and was NOT feeling well at all. I thought I was gonna be one sick lady today. But thanks to a bunch of drugs (immodium, gravel, tylonel) I made it through the day! Even managed to eat some. I'm fighting this virus off! I will. I will. Casey and I have a weekend away planned for our 10th anniversary! I am not missing it.
Now that the day is almost over, I know that I have a virus. I do have a mild fever as well (thanks Eric). But, me and my anxiety makes it hard to know when I am really sick and when I am just panicking.
Reasons to panic. (1)Leaving the kids for two day. Well, not really! My mom and Bill are coming to stay with them and I know they are in the best hands possible. No worries there! Though Eric has been sick the past two day and missing school, but he has a hockey game on Saturday, which G&G need to take him to. And its only the second game.
(2) Casey has me booked in to have a massage (gonna love), manicure (gonna LOVE) and a facial (not sure). I have been thinking about cancelling the facial, but for those of you who know me, phoning isnt a strong quality of mine. I stress about it. I would rather spend that money shopping. ALso, dont want to sound really vain right now (but it will anyway). I have a really good complexion. I mean, no blemishes or pimple areas, and Iwould hate to break out from the stuff they put on your face...so...
(3)I have a lot of cards to prepare for this month. I am so excited about it and this is a good stress. I have my donation to the ladies night out to finish preparing, my monthly card workshop, craft fair, library craft night, a 2 parties for friends and a card swap and the craft fair. Huh! When I see that huge picture, it looks too big...but I am so loving that part of my stress. (Oh and one of my newest things I bought isnt working so I need to phone and find a solution, probably a send back and waiting to get my product GRRR its for my projects but I guess not anymore)
Anyway, this little post turned out to be really huge and if you made it this far CONGRATS!! THanks for being interested!
Now that the day is almost over, I know that I have a virus. I do have a mild fever as well (thanks Eric). But, me and my anxiety makes it hard to know when I am really sick and when I am just panicking.
Reasons to panic. (1)Leaving the kids for two day. Well, not really! My mom and Bill are coming to stay with them and I know they are in the best hands possible. No worries there! Though Eric has been sick the past two day and missing school, but he has a hockey game on Saturday, which G&G need to take him to. And its only the second game.
(2) Casey has me booked in to have a massage (gonna love), manicure (gonna LOVE) and a facial (not sure). I have been thinking about cancelling the facial, but for those of you who know me, phoning isnt a strong quality of mine. I stress about it. I would rather spend that money shopping. ALso, dont want to sound really vain right now (but it will anyway). I have a really good complexion. I mean, no blemishes or pimple areas, and Iwould hate to break out from the stuff they put on your face...so...
(3)I have a lot of cards to prepare for this month. I am so excited about it and this is a good stress. I have my donation to the ladies night out to finish preparing, my monthly card workshop, craft fair, library craft night, a 2 parties for friends and a card swap and the craft fair. Huh! When I see that huge picture, it looks too big...but I am so loving that part of my stress. (Oh and one of my newest things I bought isnt working so I need to phone and find a solution, probably a send back and waiting to get my product GRRR its for my projects but I guess not anymore)
Anyway, this little post turned out to be really huge and if you made it this far CONGRATS!! THanks for being interested!
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