Who goes looking for a chocolate bar and thinks...
"oh good the Aero Chunky is a good source of calcium!!"
Whew.
That's makes me feel better about eating it.
;)
Monday, January 29, 2007
hahahahaha
This cracks me up.
Who goes looking for a chocolate bar and thinks...
"oh good the Aero Chunky is a good source of calcium!!"
Whew.
That's makes me feel better about eating it.
;)
Who goes looking for a chocolate bar and thinks...
"oh good the Aero Chunky is a good source of calcium!!"
Whew.
That's makes me feel better about eating it.
;)
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
this boy.....
While driving home from a friend's house I suggested we should go to the park,
since it was so nice out.
His response.
"I can't, I'm too lazy."
That sealed the deal.
We went to the park!
After asking me to watch a movie again, and having me say no again.
His response.
"But mom, I'm just so sad about that."
While helping him say his bedtime prayers last night, I prompted him to thank Heavenly Father for his dad, his mom, Lucy and Alden.
His response.
"But what about dad? he's my favorite."
This boy, makes me laugh every day.
Even when he's not trying!
Saturday, January 20, 2007
self esteem
I read something about a child's self esteem.
Up to age 6, according to the article, you can get a good sense of the child's self esteem if you ask them what they are good at. If they say something quickly they have a healthy self esteem.
If they say nothing, they need to be boosted and praised and lifted a bit more.
So I asked Alden today.
Me: "Alden what are you good at?"
Alden: "I'm good at breakfast. But not good at supper. I'm good when it's sunny but not when it's dark."
He speaks the truth.
Today we went sledding with another family.
The husband is in 1st year medical school with Regan.
They have 4 kids.
And the last two are born exactally same as ours plus one day.
Kinda funny.
Anyway, I think I got some good photos to share, but I ahve to load them to the computer first. :)
Up to age 6, according to the article, you can get a good sense of the child's self esteem if you ask them what they are good at. If they say something quickly they have a healthy self esteem.
If they say nothing, they need to be boosted and praised and lifted a bit more.
So I asked Alden today.
Me: "Alden what are you good at?"
Alden: "I'm good at breakfast. But not good at supper. I'm good when it's sunny but not when it's dark."
He speaks the truth.
Today we went sledding with another family.
The husband is in 1st year medical school with Regan.
They have 4 kids.
And the last two are born exactally same as ours plus one day.
Kinda funny.
Anyway, I think I got some good photos to share, but I ahve to load them to the computer first. :)
Friday, January 19, 2007
these two
are learning to play together.
And exist happily together.
And nothing makes me happier than that.
Yesterday they were playing "trick or treat."
Alden would hold out his bucket and Lucy would fill it with blocks.
And Alden would pretend to eat it. His candy.
And then Lucy would hold it out and Alden would fill it with blocks.
They had fun.
Together.
After their trick or treat game, they both had a bath together.
Which was a big deal, cause Alden likes to have the whole bathtub to himself.
He is a 2 hour per bath kinda kid.
Lucy loves it, but is in and out.
So I finally get them both in the bath, all the toys are in....
I start by soaping up Alden's hair....
and I see a UFO (Unidentified FOREIGN object).
Little Lucy pooed in the tub.
So I had to grab them both out, all the toys, clean the tub and then run water again and wash that soap out of Alden's hair and wash Lucy.
It was an eventful bath. But they were having fun together!
Today Lucy sat and watched him play his v-smile game.
I love to see these two together. Laughing, playing.
Enjoying each other.
It makes my heart swell in a way that is hard to describe with words.
It's love.
And exist happily together.
And nothing makes me happier than that.
Yesterday they were playing "trick or treat."
Alden would hold out his bucket and Lucy would fill it with blocks.
And Alden would pretend to eat it. His candy.
And then Lucy would hold it out and Alden would fill it with blocks.
They had fun.
Together.
After their trick or treat game, they both had a bath together.
Which was a big deal, cause Alden likes to have the whole bathtub to himself.
He is a 2 hour per bath kinda kid.
Lucy loves it, but is in and out.
So I finally get them both in the bath, all the toys are in....
I start by soaping up Alden's hair....
and I see a UFO (Unidentified FOREIGN object).
Little Lucy pooed in the tub.
So I had to grab them both out, all the toys, clean the tub and then run water again and wash that soap out of Alden's hair and wash Lucy.
It was an eventful bath. But they were having fun together!
Today Lucy sat and watched him play his v-smile game.
I love to see these two together. Laughing, playing.
Enjoying each other.
It makes my heart swell in a way that is hard to describe with words.
It's love.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
photos
Lucy doing her cheese face.
She thinks she is so funny when she does this!
It's totally cute!
Alden is supposed to be eating his lunch and watching his movie.....
He held his sandwhich like that for like 35 minutes.
And no he didn't end up eating anymore.
Playing in the tunnel.
Alden's Primary teacher (church) made him this candy train for Christmas.
He thought it was the coolest thing ever!
Lucy loves to talk on the phone.
Whenever I am on the phone she tries to grab in until she can say hi.
Totally cute.
We still are working on holding it the right way. :)
She thinks she is so funny when she does this!
It's totally cute!
Alden is supposed to be eating his lunch and watching his movie.....
He held his sandwhich like that for like 35 minutes.
And no he didn't end up eating anymore.
Playing in the tunnel.
Alden's Primary teacher (church) made him this candy train for Christmas.
He thought it was the coolest thing ever!
Lucy loves to talk on the phone.
Whenever I am on the phone she tries to grab in until she can say hi.
Totally cute.
We still are working on holding it the right way. :)
Sunday, January 14, 2007
Preschool
You one thing that I think it so funny about being a parent.
How God makes you eat your words.
You say I'll never let my child do whatever..... and what do ya know - your kid is doing it.
You'll never have a child that stays up late, or is a picky eater, or give a soother to your kid.
Or whatever it is.
Every body has those "I'll/they'll never" ideas.
Even if you don't say them.... there in there.
And then God gives you a child that does that.
And i think it's good.
Cause you can see that that was a prideful, judgemental thought anyway.
Since you haven't been in that situation.
That is God.
Teaching you.
He brings your sad little-judgemental-self around full circle.
I have heard mom's talking about how they cry when their kids go to school.
And how they are all tears and can't believe their baby is so big.
And to be honest.
I thought they were being wimpy.
Buck up.
You get to send your kid off for the day.
Hello.
That sounds awesome.
Well, tomorrow I am going to register Alden for Preschool.
It isn't even kindergarden yet.
And he won't even start til September.
But I feel all emotional and weepy about it.
How silly.
Guess God is bringing me full circle. again.
How God makes you eat your words.
You say I'll never let my child do whatever..... and what do ya know - your kid is doing it.
You'll never have a child that stays up late, or is a picky eater, or give a soother to your kid.
Or whatever it is.
Every body has those "I'll/they'll never" ideas.
Even if you don't say them.... there in there.
And then God gives you a child that does that.
And i think it's good.
Cause you can see that that was a prideful, judgemental thought anyway.
Since you haven't been in that situation.
That is God.
Teaching you.
He brings your sad little-judgemental-self around full circle.
I have heard mom's talking about how they cry when their kids go to school.
And how they are all tears and can't believe their baby is so big.
And to be honest.
I thought they were being wimpy.
Buck up.
You get to send your kid off for the day.
Hello.
That sounds awesome.
Well, tomorrow I am going to register Alden for Preschool.
It isn't even kindergarden yet.
And he won't even start til September.
But I feel all emotional and weepy about it.
How silly.
Guess God is bringing me full circle. again.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
my word
My word is Faith.
religion: a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
complete confidence in a person or plan etc;
loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person;
is accepting the truth and the person the truth actually represents.
Faith is trusting entirely on that truth and that person alone forever.
Aceptance of ideals, beliefs, etc., which are not necessarily demonstrable through experimentation or reason.
is unshakable by situations, pain, apparent failure, or ridicule.
confident belief in the truth of a person, idea, or thing.
Not just in religious terms - although is definately part of it.
But in the whole spectrum of my life.
This year, this is my goal. And on my mind.
My friend Carmen finally helped me figure out what I wanted to use, after I read her comment.
So thanks Carmen!
As for other stuff.... I have done a few photos shoots lately, and as soon as i can get blogger to load photos I'll share some stuff.
religion: a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
complete confidence in a person or plan etc;
loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person;
is accepting the truth and the person the truth actually represents.
Faith is trusting entirely on that truth and that person alone forever.
Aceptance of ideals, beliefs, etc., which are not necessarily demonstrable through experimentation or reason.
is unshakable by situations, pain, apparent failure, or ridicule.
confident belief in the truth of a person, idea, or thing.
Not just in religious terms - although is definately part of it.
But in the whole spectrum of my life.
This year, this is my goal. And on my mind.
My friend Carmen finally helped me figure out what I wanted to use, after I read her comment.
So thanks Carmen!
As for other stuff.... I have done a few photos shoots lately, and as soon as i can get blogger to load photos I'll share some stuff.
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Happy New Year
Well it has been a great holiday.
I have enjoyed all of it.
Watching my children enjoy family.
Watching my SIL Brooke get married to someone who loves her completely.
Enjoying every moment of Regan's free time.
But it is gooood to be home.
There is something to be said about being in your own space.
Your own bed.
But we are back down this weekend for Ukrainian Christmas.
Totally excited about doing that with my family this year.
Thought a lot about something Ali Edwards wrote.
"Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2007?
It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother's word or your spouse's word or your child's word - this is YOUR word.
One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here's one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities."
I'm going to be thinking about my word this week, do you have one?
I have enjoyed all of it.
Watching my children enjoy family.
Watching my SIL Brooke get married to someone who loves her completely.
Enjoying every moment of Regan's free time.
But it is gooood to be home.
There is something to be said about being in your own space.
Your own bed.
But we are back down this weekend for Ukrainian Christmas.
Totally excited about doing that with my family this year.
Thought a lot about something Ali Edwards wrote.
"Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2007?
It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother's word or your spouse's word or your child's word - this is YOUR word.
One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here's one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities."
I'm going to be thinking about my word this week, do you have one?
Monday, December 18, 2006
Hi again.
Quick post to answer Michelle's question:
Quick post to answer Michelle's question:
"Now for the Icebox ones - I love the ones you can get in the bakeries with the cherries & walnuts. When would I add them, if it is the same recipe?"
Yep. You can roll them in whatever you want, so they are just coated in the cherries or walnuts (roll the logs you make in whatever you want to coat them with) or you can add them after the dough is all made. Either way works.Saturday, December 16, 2006
In the Kitchen: Crinkle Cookies & Icebox Shortbread
Well hey there.
We've been enjoying December.
Baking lots.
Spending time with family.
As per requested by a few people, here are two of my favorite Christmas cookies.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup cocoa
4 eggs
2 1/3 cup flour
2 tsps baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Powdered sugar
1. In a large bowl, stir sugar, oil, coca, eggs, and vanilla together. Mix well until smooth. In another bowl mix flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add to cocoa mixture. Refrigerate for six hours. (I sometimes cheat on this part. Just get nice and cool.). Roll into one-inch balls and Roll in powdered sugar. Cook for 12 – 14 minutes in a Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
Icebox Shortbread
2 sticks (16 Tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1. With an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, vanilla and salt until very smooth. With mixer on low speed, add flour, mixing just until dough forms.
2. Diuvide dough in half and place each half on a piece of lightly floured parchment or waxes paper. Using the paper so the dough doesn't stick to your fingers, gently roll each half into 1 1/2 inch diameter log. Wrap logs tightly in the paper, twisting ends to seal. Keep in freezer or fridge.
3. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Unwraps logs wutg a serrated knife, cut dough into 3/8 inch thick slices. Place slices on baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
4. Bake, rotating sheet shalfway through until lightly golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on baking sheets, 1 to 2 miknutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
mmmmmmm.
Regan is off school until January 2nd.
And I am going to enjoy EVERY moment I get to be with him.
Hope you are enjoying your Christmas season thus far too.
We've been enjoying December.
Baking lots.
Spending time with family.
As per requested by a few people, here are two of my favorite Christmas cookies.
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup oil
3/4 cup cocoa
4 eggs
2 1/3 cup flour
2 tsps baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
Powdered sugar
1. In a large bowl, stir sugar, oil, coca, eggs, and vanilla together. Mix well until smooth. In another bowl mix flour, baking powder, and salt together. Add to cocoa mixture. Refrigerate for six hours. (I sometimes cheat on this part. Just get nice and cool.). Roll into one-inch balls and Roll in powdered sugar. Cook for 12 – 14 minutes in a Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
Icebox Shortbread
2 sticks (16 Tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for rolling
1. With an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, vanilla and salt until very smooth. With mixer on low speed, add flour, mixing just until dough forms.
2. Diuvide dough in half and place each half on a piece of lightly floured parchment or waxes paper. Using the paper so the dough doesn't stick to your fingers, gently roll each half into 1 1/2 inch diameter log. Wrap logs tightly in the paper, twisting ends to seal. Keep in freezer or fridge.
3. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Unwraps logs wutg a serrated knife, cut dough into 3/8 inch thick slices. Place slices on baking sheets, about 1 inch apart.
4. Bake, rotating sheet shalfway through until lightly golden around the edges, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on baking sheets, 1 to 2 miknutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
mmmmmmm.
Regan is off school until January 2nd.
And I am going to enjoy EVERY moment I get to be with him.
Hope you are enjoying your Christmas season thus far too.
Thursday, November 30, 2006
the big 29
Today I am thankful for my mom.
Now that I have kids, I understand more what my mom felt and did the day I was born.
Every year now I think about her. More.
And I am grateful for her and all she has done for me.
Now that I have kids, I understand more what my mom felt and did the day I was born.
Every year now I think about her. More.
And I am grateful for her and all she has done for me.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
new adventure
So tomorrow I am meeting some ladies to look at my photography.
Hopefully it will lead to something.
Started this as a place just for my photos.
An online portfolio of sorts.
We'll see how it goes.
And it other news.... man this weather SUCKS!
:)
Hopefully it will lead to something.
Started this as a place just for my photos.
An online portfolio of sorts.
We'll see how it goes.
And it other news.... man this weather SUCKS!
:)
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
2 for 1
I recently read this cook book by Art Smith.
And i loved it!
I love to read cookbooks. And this one is especially good.
It has a quiz to help figure out what kind of a cook you are - at every level.
And then it has recipes suited to your style, time constrants, taste preferences.
I wanna buy it.
It talks about how family dinner is a time to be with each other.
To share and be together.
Nourishment for body AND soul.
And I agree with that 100%.
I love to cook.
A lot.
I love to feed people.
I think it would be cool to have a business where I list what I am making for meals that week and people can pick what days they want dinner ready for them. You know those buys working folks. Now that'd be coooool.
I'd just make more of what we are eating.
As for this past week. I made a 2 for 1.
Make something one night and turn the unused portions into a great dinner the next night.
Art Smith talks about that in his book.
But these recipes were from my favorite cooking magazine.
Everyday food.
Chilli Rubbed Steak, Mashed potatoes, and a homemade creamy dressing on romaine lettuce.
The next night you turn the left over steak into these great broiled steak and pepper sandwiches with garden vegetable havarti cheese. mmmmmmmm.
If I cuold find my magazine I would post the recipes.... but some little child has carried if off somewhere (or I missplaced it.) hahahahahaha.
And i loved it!
I love to read cookbooks. And this one is especially good.
It has a quiz to help figure out what kind of a cook you are - at every level.
And then it has recipes suited to your style, time constrants, taste preferences.
I wanna buy it.
It talks about how family dinner is a time to be with each other.
To share and be together.
Nourishment for body AND soul.
And I agree with that 100%.
I love to cook.
A lot.
I love to feed people.
I think it would be cool to have a business where I list what I am making for meals that week and people can pick what days they want dinner ready for them. You know those buys working folks. Now that'd be coooool.
I'd just make more of what we are eating.
As for this past week. I made a 2 for 1.
Make something one night and turn the unused portions into a great dinner the next night.
Art Smith talks about that in his book.
But these recipes were from my favorite cooking magazine.
Everyday food.
Chilli Rubbed Steak, Mashed potatoes, and a homemade creamy dressing on romaine lettuce.
The next night you turn the left over steak into these great broiled steak and pepper sandwiches with garden vegetable havarti cheese. mmmmmmmm.
If I cuold find my magazine I would post the recipes.... but some little child has carried if off somewhere (or I missplaced it.) hahahahahaha.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Just wanted to share some pictures from a play date with had with our good friends the Chutes. They used to live 3 doors down from us, but the went a built an amazing huge beautiful custom designed home.
Now they live 40 minutes away.
Totally sad about the whole ordeal.
But happy for them.
Since their house is beeeeeeeaaaauitful!
So much fun to be with them.
Teran
Lucy Ann
Mr. Alden
Kenzie
Everyone is still sick around here.
In fact it has been 4 days of puking.
Eewww.
Hopefully sooner than later!
Now they live 40 minutes away.
Totally sad about the whole ordeal.
But happy for them.
Since their house is beeeeeeeaaaauitful!
So much fun to be with them.
Teran
Lucy Ann
Mr. Alden
Kenzie
Everyone is still sick around here.
In fact it has been 4 days of puking.
Eewww.
Hopefully sooner than later!
Thursday, November 16, 2006
a little bit more
My friend Crystal tagged me last week.
Here are my answers.
1. First Name? Rhonda
2. Were you named after anyone?
I don't think so. There was a popular song that I think had an effect on my name.
But it was changed a week after I was brought home - I think it was Brenda!?
3. When did you last cry?
Today. Both kids were screaming bloody murder as I was leaving someone's house and I was carrying them both - one under each arm. I was a little frustrated.
4. Do you like your handwriting? Yep.
5. What is your favorite lunch meat? Anything but baloney. (ewww.)
6. Do you have kids? Yeppers. Alden Ryan is 4 and Lucy Ann is 1.
7. If you were another person, would you be friends with you?
I think so.
8. Do you have a journal?
About 6. One for regular writing. A mother's journal. A gratitude journal.
A random thoughts journal. An art journal. A scripture journal. Wait that's 7.
9. Do you use sarcasm a lot? Who me.... never.
10. Do you still have your tonsils? Nope. Grade 8
11. Would you bungee jump?
Never in a million years. Did you know that like 85% of women pee their pants when they
try it? I'd be that 85% for sure.
12. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Not if I can avoid it.
13. Do you think you are strong? Some days more than others.
14. What is your favorite ice a cream flavour?
Anything chocolate. Love the Polar Bear tracks. mmmmm Ice Cream.
15. Shoe size?
12 ladies.... yes as in men's size 10. Me and Regan have the same size feet.
Totally sucks for buying nice girl shoes as they don't make them that big.
16. Red or pink? Mostly red with a little pink
17. What is the least favorite thing about yourself?
How much sleep I need to feel good during the day.
18. Who do you miss the most? My little sister Kelly
19. When and where were you born? Vanderhoof BC on November 30, 1977
20. What color pants and shoes are you wearing?
Blue jeans and no shoes
21. What is the last thing you ate?
A piece of Garden Vegetable Havarti cheese
22. What are you listening to right now?
Alden whining. It's been a looooong day.
23. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
I'd be green.
24. Favorite smell?
Lemon, fresh baked bread, babies after a bath. Fresh Nova Scotia rain.
25. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
My friend Leah
26. The first thing you notice when you meet people?
Their facial expressions - if they smile when they meet me, the look in their eyes.
27. Do you have a special talent?
A few. I can roll my tongue three times. I can juggle balls.
And I can do this neat trick with my lip - you'd have to see it to know what I mean.
28. Favorite drink? Milk. White. 1%. Warm or cold.
29. Favorite sport? It's a tie. Basketball and Ultimate Frisbee
30. Hair color? brown
31. Eye color? Green with orange specks
32. Do you wear contacts? Nope. 20/20
33. Favorite food? I love food. That's a hard question for me.
34. Scary movies or happy endings? I don't watch scary movies.
35. Last movie you watched? Mr & Mrs. Smith
36. What color shirt are you wearing? black
37. Summer or winter? Summer. I'm a wimp. I like heat.
38. Hugs or kisses? Depends who it's from. :)
39. Favorite dessert?
I love dessert. So um..... another hard one. There is always room for cheesecake.
40. What books are you reading?
Everyday Food Special Cookie Edition, Race Against Time by Stephen Lewis
41. What's on your mouse pad? No mouse pad here.
42. Favorite sounds? laughing kids and peace and quiet
43. Rolling stones or Beatles? Ella Fitzgerald
44. The furthest you've been from home? Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia.
45. If you could pick any two people to have dinner with, who you they be?
Regan and Kelly.
Here are my answers.
1. First Name? Rhonda
2. Were you named after anyone?
I don't think so. There was a popular song that I think had an effect on my name.
But it was changed a week after I was brought home - I think it was Brenda!?
3. When did you last cry?
Today. Both kids were screaming bloody murder as I was leaving someone's house and I was carrying them both - one under each arm. I was a little frustrated.
4. Do you like your handwriting? Yep.
5. What is your favorite lunch meat? Anything but baloney. (ewww.)
6. Do you have kids? Yeppers. Alden Ryan is 4 and Lucy Ann is 1.
7. If you were another person, would you be friends with you?
I think so.
8. Do you have a journal?
About 6. One for regular writing. A mother's journal. A gratitude journal.
A random thoughts journal. An art journal. A scripture journal. Wait that's 7.
9. Do you use sarcasm a lot? Who me.... never.
10. Do you still have your tonsils? Nope. Grade 8
11. Would you bungee jump?
Never in a million years. Did you know that like 85% of women pee their pants when they
try it? I'd be that 85% for sure.
12. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Not if I can avoid it.
13. Do you think you are strong? Some days more than others.
14. What is your favorite ice a cream flavour?
Anything chocolate. Love the Polar Bear tracks. mmmmm Ice Cream.
15. Shoe size?
12 ladies.... yes as in men's size 10. Me and Regan have the same size feet.
Totally sucks for buying nice girl shoes as they don't make them that big.
16. Red or pink? Mostly red with a little pink
17. What is the least favorite thing about yourself?
How much sleep I need to feel good during the day.
18. Who do you miss the most? My little sister Kelly
19. When and where were you born? Vanderhoof BC on November 30, 1977
20. What color pants and shoes are you wearing?
Blue jeans and no shoes
21. What is the last thing you ate?
A piece of Garden Vegetable Havarti cheese
22. What are you listening to right now?
Alden whining. It's been a looooong day.
23. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
I'd be green.
24. Favorite smell?
Lemon, fresh baked bread, babies after a bath. Fresh Nova Scotia rain.
25. Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?
My friend Leah
26. The first thing you notice when you meet people?
Their facial expressions - if they smile when they meet me, the look in their eyes.
27. Do you have a special talent?
A few. I can roll my tongue three times. I can juggle balls.
And I can do this neat trick with my lip - you'd have to see it to know what I mean.
28. Favorite drink? Milk. White. 1%. Warm or cold.
29. Favorite sport? It's a tie. Basketball and Ultimate Frisbee
30. Hair color? brown
31. Eye color? Green with orange specks
32. Do you wear contacts? Nope. 20/20
33. Favorite food? I love food. That's a hard question for me.
34. Scary movies or happy endings? I don't watch scary movies.
35. Last movie you watched? Mr & Mrs. Smith
36. What color shirt are you wearing? black
37. Summer or winter? Summer. I'm a wimp. I like heat.
38. Hugs or kisses? Depends who it's from. :)
39. Favorite dessert?
I love dessert. So um..... another hard one. There is always room for cheesecake.
40. What books are you reading?
Everyday Food Special Cookie Edition, Race Against Time by Stephen Lewis
41. What's on your mouse pad? No mouse pad here.
42. Favorite sounds? laughing kids and peace and quiet
43. Rolling stones or Beatles? Ella Fitzgerald
44. The furthest you've been from home? Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia.
45. If you could pick any two people to have dinner with, who you they be?
Regan and Kelly.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
her royal cuteness is under the weather
Guess who is sick and creating an unimaginable amount of boogies every moment?
This is NOT how she is looking today. Thought I could use a reminder of her cuteness
as we suffer through her current very unhappy state.
Friday, November 10, 2006
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
stuff to share
Some neat things as of late.
1. My oldest brother Sean is a photographer-extrodanaire. We have matching cameras. Which is good for me.... since he knows way more than me and figures stuff out and then shows me what he learns. A perfect set up. :) And he just started a photo blog.
2. I love stamps. A lot. A real lot. And I just found this company. And i love them. So many i'd love to buy.
3. Alden is saying the funniest things lately. He is constantly cracking me up. And Regan.
Last week while driving home he says:
A: "Are we going to the mechanic's or the doctor's house?
M: "To the mechanic's."
A: "Great!"
M: "Alden, did you know that they are my parents? Grandma and Grandpa Davis are my mom and dad."
A: " REALLY?, well who are Regan's parents?"
4. I love the whole premise of this calendar. And I totally want to buy it.
5. This Friday me and Regan are going to hear this guy speak. One of the neat thing about Medical school.
6. Since's it been a while since I shared a page on my blog... he is a recent one I did of Alden.
1. My oldest brother Sean is a photographer-extrodanaire. We have matching cameras. Which is good for me.... since he knows way more than me and figures stuff out and then shows me what he learns. A perfect set up. :) And he just started a photo blog.
2. I love stamps. A lot. A real lot. And I just found this company. And i love them. So many i'd love to buy.
3. Alden is saying the funniest things lately. He is constantly cracking me up. And Regan.
Last week while driving home he says:
A: "Are we going to the mechanic's or the doctor's house?
M: "To the mechanic's."
A: "Great!"
M: "Alden, did you know that they are my parents? Grandma and Grandpa Davis are my mom and dad."
A: " REALLY?, well who are Regan's parents?"
4. I love the whole premise of this calendar. And I totally want to buy it.
5. This Friday me and Regan are going to hear this guy speak. One of the neat thing about Medical school.
6. Since's it been a while since I shared a page on my blog... he is a recent one I did of Alden.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
halloween 2006
Halloween 2006 was... um... interesting.
Really cold weather
plus
a chicken unwilling to put on his coat and mittens
plus
diarreha
equals
not so much fun.
Good thing I took pictures before things went to the toliet.
(if you'll excuse the pun.)
I went down south to my mom and dad's on Monday and spent a couple days at home.
I wanted Alden to experience Halloween with cousins and grandma's and grandpa's.
It wasn't exactaly how I imagined it.
But I got some good photos at least.
Lucy as the bee. It was hardest to get a good photo of her!
My seriously adorable niece Athenia.
I love this girl!
My sister in law Erin.
She is amazing.
6 kiddies.
And she is in school full time to be a nurse.
And she is only 28.
Amazing lady.
Little froggy nephew Roman. Cute cute.
Not in her costume - but looking oh so cute.
Alden made the most adorable chicken.
After trick or treating to the four houses we made it too...
he was frozen instead of fresh.
A
cute witch and chicken played cars
Cousin and Cute little witch Zyan.
My Grandma Stasiuk was visting my mom's house....
and she was sharing her talents with us.
Her crazy quilt she was working on.
Which of course she quilted by hand.
What a piece of art!
It was fun to be around with my mom.
Didn't get to see too much of my dad since he was at work.
I missed Regan.
But Alden and Lucy loved getting to play with their cousins.
On Monday night when we got into town, Yael and Seth were over at grandmas.
After they left Alden asked what happened to his cousins.
They had so much fun together!
Really cold weather
plus
a chicken unwilling to put on his coat and mittens
plus
diarreha
equals
not so much fun.
Good thing I took pictures before things went to the toliet.
(if you'll excuse the pun.)
I went down south to my mom and dad's on Monday and spent a couple days at home.
I wanted Alden to experience Halloween with cousins and grandma's and grandpa's.
It wasn't exactaly how I imagined it.
But I got some good photos at least.
Lucy as the bee. It was hardest to get a good photo of her!
My seriously adorable niece Athenia.
I love this girl!
My sister in law Erin.
She is amazing.
6 kiddies.
And she is in school full time to be a nurse.
And she is only 28.
Amazing lady.
Little froggy nephew Roman. Cute cute.
Not in her costume - but looking oh so cute.
Alden made the most adorable chicken.
After trick or treating to the four houses we made it too...
he was frozen instead of fresh.
A
cute witch and chicken played carsCousin and Cute little witch Zyan.
My Grandma Stasiuk was visting my mom's house....
and she was sharing her talents with us.
Her crazy quilt she was working on.
Which of course she quilted by hand.
What a piece of art!
It was fun to be around with my mom.
Didn't get to see too much of my dad since he was at work.
I missed Regan.
But Alden and Lucy loved getting to play with their cousins.
On Monday night when we got into town, Yael and Seth were over at grandmas.
After they left Alden asked what happened to his cousins.
They had so much fun together!
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