Life as we know it....

Dans Birthday

2012-02-05T18:24:00.008-05:00

I've been a bad blogger the last few months. My computer doesn't have a good photo program so it's difficult to edit and go through pictures to post. But enough of the excusees. Here are the long over due photos of Dan's 30th! We had a blast, I took him to a private party room at Fanatics sports lounge. Andre was able to come down to party which was awesome. All of our friends showed up as well as Dan's dad came to surprise him.

What if...

2011-12-06T16:15:00.003-05:00

Don't you ever get to a place in your life when you start reflecting decisions and thinking "why the hell did I do that" and feel like you've wasted so much time doing stupid shit? Man it sux...I was talking to Dan the other night and was like "I was such an idiot" he laughed and said "weren't we all?" LOL! I guess most people take a wrong turn here and there, but I think about where I would be if I had followed the "right" path, but then I think...what is the right path? Really who is to judge which path is right and which one is wrong? All I can say is I am really glad that I found Dan and the life I have now is pretty sweet. I am not rich, I'm not famous....I have a shitload of debt due to schooling that got me no where...! But to look on the brightside, I have super siblings that love me I think ;) parents that can stand me (most of the time) a hubby that has to live with me (whether he likes it or not..lol!) and friends that chose me (that makes me smile)! So whether or not I wasted years of my life I am happy! But don't you ever think....what if?

Why women cry...

2011-11-11T11:57:00.000-05:00

A little boy asked his mother, “Why are you crying?” “Because I’m a woman,” she told him. “I don’t understand,” he said. His Mom just hugged him and said, “And you never will.” Later the little boy asked his father, “Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?” “All women cry for no reason,” was all his dad could say. The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry. Finally he put in a call to God. When God got on the phone, he asked, “God, why do women cry so easily?” God said, “When I made the woman she had to be special. I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world, yet gentle enough to give comfort. I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children. I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining. I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her very badly. I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart. I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly. And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed.” “You see my son,” said God, “the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart - the place where love resides.”

Thanksgiving 2011

2011-10-17T07:59:00.005-04:00

Photos by Marieanne.
On the menu we had: Fall harvest salad, cornish hens with stuffing, ceasar mashed potato, crabbed stuffed mushrooms, and tapas.

Country party Havelock Ontario

2011-09-13T18:52:00.004-04:00

Havelock is a huge country jamboree that happens every year and thousands of people come from all over to watch bands play on massive stages and party with lots of other camping trailer hitching people. Our friends Morganne and Steve invited us and since she works for the local t.v. station gets free tickets and she picked us as her guests!! This was amazing as tickets can cost over $200 a piece on top of food and booze etc. Thanks Morganne and her family was so nice they fed us the whole weekend.

Reunion 2011

2011-09-13T18:46:00.004-04:00

Dad and Jaana host the annual reunion party at their beautiful house in Newburgh...here are some pictures of our fun time there.

More fun in the sun pictures

2011-08-12T19:32:00.001-04:00

Weekend trip to Lyn

2011-07-06T20:07:00.004-04:00

Dans dad Alvin threw a big Canada day weekend bash with a pig roasting on a spit and tons of people showed up. We went four wheeling and partied all night. We brought our friends Morganne and Steve and one of the puppies they bought off us Bean and their other dog Phoebe and we brought Oliver, Jazmine and Clemintine (now Domino), so it was busy for us watching 5 dogs but everyone had a great time and the dogs did as well. They were swimming and chasing bugs. We have a trailer up there to stay in which is awesome as we don't have to pack a tent or anything. It was a great night. Morganne actually flipped backwards off her chair into the lake!!! Everyone had a good laugh at her expense but she took it well.

Dog days of summer

2011-07-06T20:00:00.002-04:00

We took a family trip to Picton beach this past weekend with Oliver and Jazmine and our last remaining puppy Clemintine (now known as Domino). We played in the water and the sand all day and had a blast. Here are some pictures of our adventure....

Four years

2011-06-08T07:19:00.002-04:00

Dan and I just celebrated four years together!!! We went to Aqua Terra same as last year and had an amazing meal and spent some wonderful time together. We talked about how lucky we are to be best friends because we can fight, argue, love and laugh with your best friend and still respect them for who they are and love them unconditionally. We can't wait for another year to fly by (hopefully not to quick) but we wanted to share our happiness with you our family. Happy Anniversary us!!!

Clemintine

2011-05-29T10:23:00.003-04:00

We almost lost one of our puppies early this past week. She had an allergic reaction to something and started wheezing. I picked her up and then noticed she was really struggling to take a breath and so called our vet. They said we would have to go to the emergency vet as they were closing up shop. So Dan quickly jumped in his truck with Clemintine and took off leaving me to pack up the other puppies and Oli and Jaz and follow him to the clinic. The second you walk through the vet doors you are charged $200. Within ten minutes our bill was an estimated $980!!! This covered everything they thought they would have to do like the different x-rays they had to take and different medications to put her on as well as oxygen therapy. She didn't look very good so they just kept plugging along and then told us they wanted to run other tests and possibly keep her for awhile none of which is covered in the estimated bill. We said we didn't have that kind of money and didn't know what to do. They said well you can pay or surrender the puppy. (This means let her die on the table). Of course I fell apart and started bawling as this is tough trying to save a life and trying to find the means to do so. Dan and I talked about it and asked if there was a payment option as we didn't have that kind of money and they said yes. Thankfully right after Clemintine started coming around. I went and put my face right up against hers and she opened her eyes and looked at me at licked my nose. I knew she would be ok at this point. We said no more tests just let her breath on her own for awhile to see if she is good. And she was so we were able to take her home and we just have to have children's allergy medicine around just on case she flairs up again. That's the story of our $1000 puppy Clemintine.

A bit about...

2011-05-17T07:15:00.002-04:00

I've been posting lots of photos but haven't really said much lately. We are doing quite well, staying busy with friends and work. The weather has been depressing to say the least, hopefully it'll warm up soon and actually feel like spring. With all the rain we've been having has made it difficult to make any plans. Typically we go camping May 24 weekend but it looks like we are staying in unfortunately. I am really looking forward to Marieanne's birthday in Toronto, it's a chance to get outta dodge for a bit and take in some new scenery. Well other than talk about the puppies I haven't much to say other than I love you all and hope that by my blog we can stay in touch although we are all so far away from each other. Oh and by the way if you want some entertainment we now have a youtube account and we are "thebeandogs" (Boston is know as Bean town hence the name) only videos of our Boston terrier clan. Quite amusing. Check it out.

Our home

2011-05-17T07:08:00.002-04:00

I wanted to share some photos of our home as we've done some changes and Dan worked so hard making this place work for us.

All about the puppies

2011-05-14T10:26:00.002-04:00

Puppies at play

2011-05-09T16:59:00.002-04:00

Me and puppies

2011-05-09T14:00:00.002-04:00

Recent pics of St. Patty's day etc

2011-04-21T15:57:00.003-04:00

I haven't posted any pictures of Dan and I lately so here are some of St.Patty's day. We hung out with friends went to a local pub and had a blast.

Fur pile

2011-04-21T08:02:00.001-04:00

Puppies

2011-04-18T11:06:00.004-04:00

Here are some pictures of our new brood. They are only 4 days old and their eyes haven't opened yet. We are so lucky that Jaz didn't have a difficult birth and she also is doing well. We also have one picture of Oli on his 2 year birthday.

Oli & Jaz wedding photos

2011-02-26T12:08:00.002-05:00

Kassy being the darling she is thought it inappropriate that Oli and Jaz aren't married and yet are having puppies. She took it upon herself to make sure they were properly married. Here are some photos of the poor puppies! ;)

Some photos

2011-02-24T08:54:00.003-05:00

These pictures are from my trip to see the family in Calgary as well as my 31st birthday and some outdoor midmight snowman making adventures.

The last little while

2011-02-16T12:43:00.003-05:00

I haven't blogged since New Years so now whats up is hmmmm... One awesome event was my visit with mom and family. I got to fly to Calgary and see them for a short visit of only two days but it was so worth it. I got to hang out with all my siblings and even Anthony and his girlfriend came to see me while there. It was so special, mom and Simon had a nice seafood dinner for me and we played games all night and I even got Carmel and Leia to dance with me stupidly in the kitchen(what a blast)! My trip back was a nightmare, I got the Calgary airport (thanks for driving me Simon) but I had a hard time finding my checkin point, once I got there I was told I missed check in by 2 minutes. I was outraged and began crying because I didn't know what I was going to do. I spoke with a nice lady who got me on the next flight without charging me the transfer fee which was a miracle as I had no money left to spend. Anyways I got home safe after a VERY long day alone on the road.

On my birthday night Dan tried to get my friends together and they all were going to join us for a dance night on the town but as 7 pm rolled around, everyone cancelled on me. So we ended up going to friends house who were hosting a poker party and joined in there then Dan and I went alone to go dancing which was fun to say the least! Marieanne and Michelle had contacted Dan to come down for my bday but we had made plans so I'm sad they couldn't make it as everyone else cancelled.

We have since just been home bodies trying to save money as we have a big goal for savings this year and its never to early to start. Valentines day we stayed at home all day as I was sick and Dan had a rain day so that was really sweet because we got to curl up in each others arms all day.

In March Marieanne and Michelle and Bob are coming for a visit which I'm really excited about. Contact me soon ladies to let me know what you want to do and I'll get some plans rolling. Well thats it for now.

reminiscing

2011-01-08T21:28:00.003-05:00

I just read the last few years of blogging an it's made me think; something has changed in me. I use to much more inventive and excited about life and art. It seems I've let the daily grind drag me down. It's unfortunate because I really enjoy or miss that part of me. I miss thinking about new paintings or projects. The problem is I never finish a project so that gets me down. I get ideas but I have no follow through. What's with that? What is it that scares me so much that I lose interest or kibosh my projects? Whatever it is I want to get my heart back. That heart that didn't care if I was the best or care if I made money off of that painting or whatever. So I've decided to give my art away. Not forever but for awhile. I'm painting things for whomever just to get my name out there. If I have a painting in everyones home I know the chances of someone seeing my work and liking it enough to buy it them I've done what I can do. That's my goal get my work out there by any means.

Last night

2010-11-17T11:26:00.004-05:00

Last night Rogers threw a big bash in Ottawa for the Q4 launch. Rogers staff from Brockville through Ottawa attended, there were over 300 people there. It was at a Harbour front restaurant and the whole place was shut down for us. There was lots of food and drink and I took advantage. Unfortunately I made an ass of myself by getting inebreated and dancing all over the place. The Kingston crew were the only ones brave enough to get up and dance and did we dance. We danced our asses off. I got sick and passed out on the bus on the way home and lost my coat. I'm really mad about that because it was the coat Dan got me last year for Christmas :(
Anyways, I learned my lesson for now, no getting drunk at company functions. LOL.

I got my coat back. Yay! Here are some pictures of my adventures.

Halloween party

2010-11-10T19:42:00.000-05:00

The year goes on...

2010-10-26T10:15:00.002-04:00

I can't believe how quickly this year is just flying by. It feels like I just had a birthday and yet another one is coming way to quickly. Things are going well, work is the same but I'm comfortable with that. I found a childrens book publisher in Belleville and will be submitting one of the books I've been working on. I have a girlfriend that wrote a book as well and I am illustrating it. We except to have it completed by the end of January and hope to get it published shortly after that. I find just working isn't enough and I want to keep trying with my art even though I have seen nothing but failure so far; I can't give up. It took most illustraters I've read about 10 to 15 years to get a break, so giving up isn't an option. I will find my camera cable soon and post more pictures.

Halloween

2010-10-19T09:22:00.001-04:00

This is Oli and Jaz as the Princess and the Frog. We are taking them to Petsmart this weekend for a costume party for pets. I hope they win.

All settled in now

2010-10-01T08:47:00.002-04:00

The move is over and our new place is great. There is more room for family and visitors to come over and hang out. My girlfriend and I spent yesterday building a bench and putting up blinds and wall coverings and it's nearly finished. We are missing some dressers for our bedroom but we will be picking those up next week. I will post pictures as soon as I find the cable for my camera.

Pictures of our adventure

2010-09-07T07:36:00.003-04:00

A little secret adventure

2010-09-01T13:00:00.003-04:00

I am whisking Dan away on an adventure for his birthday this weekend. We are going to Muskoka beach which is a 4 hour drive north of Toronto. The resort is called Taboo, and what will happen is we get up there and first thing after we check in we get a side by side hour long massage. Once that is over we get back to the room which has a fireplace and its own jacuzzi tub out on the porch facing Muskoka lake a bottle of wine shows up to the door. We then will enjoy a lovely meal at the Boathouse. We will then retire to our room for some one on one time, (details will not be disclosed). The following morning we get breakfast included in this package and then we will spend the day canoeing and hiking all through this beautiful wooded and beach area. And then dinner at the Lounge that evening. Home the next morning. He knows only that I am taking him somewhere and he never reads my blog unless I tell him to ;) so the secret is well kept. I'm so excited and hope all goes as planned. Wish me luck. And Dan a happy 29th b-day!

Dan's new career

2010-08-12T13:05:00.002-04:00

Poor Dan, just starting out with Sunrae and they're already given him a hard time. He got sent to work out of town, so far in fact that he cannot come home save for the weekends. (VERY TOUGH for me) So he gets up there and finds out his lead hand as well as one labourer is quitting which leaves him and two other guys to finish up the job. He's feeling really overwhelmed and frustrated because this was a huge step for him and now he's wondering if he made the right decision. I'm trying to keep positive because being away from him is difficult but I don't want to burden him with more frustration so I'm trying to be strong and re-enforce him with a positive attitude. I hope he's ok.

Counting down

2010-08-09T13:01:00.002-04:00

Dads yearly family gathering is quickly approaching and I'm so excited. Its great to get to see everyone and talk and play. Its a nice break from the norm. I'm excited to see what the "piggery" looks like. Poor dad and Jaana working their butts off. I'm sure it'll be a show stopper.
On another note, Dan and I just got his MRI results back and they've discovered he has a degenerating disc in his spine. That's why he's had so much pain over the last year. Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done about this disease, it'll just get worse and worse as he ages. Right now all we can do is keep him in physiotherapy so that they are working out the pain regularly. So keep him your thoughts as it's a tough thing to hear.

Me

2010-08-02T08:36:00.002-04:00

I finally heard back and I didn't get the area manager job. I'm actually relieved. I already work a lot and I am still doing projects on the side here and there so I would've been stressed out and have very little time to work on what I want to do. So in the end everything happens for a reason. I will continue working as store manager and thats just fine with me.

To you babe

2010-07-31T19:11:00.002-04:00

The days are long and beautiful and the summer hot and moist and I think of being alone and being with friends and being with you. The heat in the night wakes me and I can't sleep so I toss naked awake and restless. The spinning arms of the fan hypnotize me as I stare, not thinking of anything, but thinking of everything all at the same time and I wonder...wonder why there is a burning sensation in my heart a desire for your touch its intoxicating. Sweat beads off me and I turn to see your face and I smile knowing you'll always be there, beside me in my arms...forever.

Camping holiday

2010-07-29T14:15:00.004-04:00

We found this cove and the water crashed up onto the rocks all around us. It was amazing. That night we played with the settings on the camera and got some interesting shots.

Dan

2010-07-14T16:17:00.004-04:00

I am very excited to announce that Dan took a plunge and left his old job at Barr to become a Foreman for Sunrae. He was noticed at his current job by the owner and since has been asked to come join Sunrae in an elevated position of Foreman. This is truly a blessing as he was driving to Belleville every day and it was becoming monotonous. He has been offered this position along with a company truck and gas card and company phone. So we will be saving in gas mileage and insurance. I am so proud of him because it's a scary step leaving a company you've worked for for four years, but I've known he's capable of more and so does he and he finally got the balls to move ahead. Barr is stunned at his leaving and has been trying to bribe him to stay with more money but it wasn't about the money. He had asked for a chance last year to make Foreman and wasn't given the time of day, so he's sticking to his guns and starting with Sunrae next week. Congratulations Dan, baby I think you are a rock star.

All the summer babies

2010-06-30T15:00:00.002-04:00

Marieanne, Heidi, Anthony all born in June and I forgot to say happy birthday to you all and I am so sorry. You have all been a big part of my life and I miss you terribly. I really hope there will soon be a time for all of us to get together and talk about old times, and catch up. I'm barely involved in your lives anymore and I miss that. So happy birthday again, Heidi turning 30! Marieanne 29 Anthony 27. None of you look it so thats a good thing! LOL. Have a wonderful year and keep in touch. Lots of hugs and kisses.

Update

2010-06-18T17:33:00.002-04:00

Jo-Anne has had her surgery and she is doing ok. She's in a lot of pain still but at least shes gotten the worst part over with. Other than that we are all doing well, there is a career opportunity I am going for and that is the Area Manager position in Kingston. So instead of over seeeing 1 store I would be in charge of 4. So I've applied and we just have to wait and see. It would be a big change as my responsibilies would triple but I like challenge so it would be good for me, and I really hope I get it.

News

2010-06-15T13:45:00.002-04:00

Jo-Anne, Dans mom just got into a pretty serious accident. She was standing on the sidewalk waiting for her bus when a local bum was speeding down the sidewalk on his bicycle and slammed into her. Jo flipped to the ground and broke her arm in two places. Luckily a big guy grabbed the bum as he was trying to speed away and the cops and ambulence were called and the guy was charged with assult. Jo has been back and forth to the hospital since Friday and her operation keeps getting bumped and bumped. So she is sitting around with her arm broken and its healing and they will have to rebreak her arm and set it properly whenever they get around to getting her into the operating room. Its ridiculous. Its putting a lot of strain on her and us because she can't do anything for herself so we are busy taking care of her until she can get better. So please keep Jo in your prayers, this is trying on all of us.

3 years

2010-06-03T11:34:00.002-04:00

Dan and I have just celebrated our 3 year anniversary. I know amazing right? We weren't going to do much because we bought an SUV recently but Dan really wanted to at least go out to dinner. He wanted to go to a place we've been to before but I suggested using my iPhone to find a new restaurant. So Dan took the phone went to Urban Spoon which lists every restaurant in your area. He selected the price point he wanted the type of food and we found a restaurant called "Aqua Terra". This restaurant is located in one of the hotels downtown Kingston and we got a table that faced the harbour with city hall tower looking down at us. It was beautiful. The service was amazing, the chef gave us a "taster" to start for free, which was fresh raw tuna with apple slices, presented on a slender platter and each serving in its own spoon. As a starter we got escargot but not the usual covered in cheese escargot, this was served in a large abstract bowl with clover leaves and some sauce that was soooo delicious. For dinner I had lobster ravioli, which was so mouth watering I kept eating even though my stomach was saying no, and Dan had a beef something or other. At the end of dinner our waiter gave us a choice of desert for free again to congratulate us on our anniversary. After this wonderful meal we went for a walk in the moon light beneath the restaurant by the harbour and then home. Dan and I talked about how far we've come and we feel we've both changed and grown so much since we've been together. He did a lot of growing up recently and recognizes the benefits of being in a committed relationship. I have learned to relax and enjoy life more and not let things get to me so much. I'm so happy and I have a feeling that wedding bells are coming sometime in the next two years (I hope). I've never had the whole white dress and ceremony thing with family and friends around so I really look forward to that.

The last six weeks....

2010-05-31T06:48:00.006-04:00

"Trailer Park Party" Dan and I went as Joy and Earl from "My name is Earl" tv show.

This past weekend at Dans dads place.

May two four weekend at Picton beach.

MAY 2/4

2010-05-26T10:07:00.002-04:00

May 2/4 we Canadians call Victoria day weekend due to the 24 beer we all love to drink while outside enjoying the sun. This weekend was amazing, Dan and I got to go to Sandbanks provincial park with the dogs and play and camp and it was great. I don't remember having a May 2/4 weekend this warm in a long time. It was calling for rain and clouds but that didn't happen, so we definitely lucked out. We took a long hike across the road into a field, jumped a few fences, crossed another field or two, went through the bush and ended up at this completely secluded rock beach. We had to climb down a small cliff and then hiked up the beach. There were trees that had fallen over due to the waves pushing up towards the shore and the dogs played in the roots like they were caves. It was unbelievably beautiful. Dan and I drank our beer and sat on rocks admiring the scenery, it was truly a perfect day. Our camp site was great, there were no other campers nearby so we could let the dogs roam as they pleased and they wore themselves out. The next day we spent on the beach, getting the dogs to swim in the frigid water. I only made it out to my knees and had to go back to shore, it was way to cold for my liking. I need to take Dan to a real beach one day, where when you do go in the water it is warm and inviting. I miss that about the gulf of Mexico, it was almost always warm. We got home Monday exhausted, we had to do laundry and clean all the dishes and the dogs and ourselves. We definitely smelt, having not showered or cleaned up at all in two days two nights. We were a dirty bunch. Overall a fantastic weekend, Dan said the best time he's had so far this year. We are back to being our happy in love selves again. He said I smile all the time now, as does he. A perfect way to enjoy a weekend.

New bloggers

2010-05-20T11:56:00.002-04:00

I've recently gotten ahold of two long lost sisters through blogging. Michelle I've seen not long ago at Dads house two summers ago was it? I miss you terribly and am happy to hear you are moving on and up. Celeste OMG I miss you. Your blog touched and saddened me. We all lived through those days in fear and anger and resentment towards the people that were supposed to be there to protect us. I think they were themselves confused and lost to have put all us kids through those things. They probably have beaten themselves up over it for years I can imagine. After years of analyzing myself I've finally come to terms with our parents and forgiven them. I feel that if I hold this against them I cannot be real. Thats all I've been longing for all these years is to feel "normal" and part of the real world. I still stand out with the things I say, and things I do, but thats part of who I am now. I still don't think about those days, if I do I get really angry and f*@ked up and cry and lock myself up for hours. My bf knows very little but has seen the tears and heard the screams but still remains mostly unaware. I'm sorry for you, because I have felt your pain, its a pain that only those of us who felt it can talk about. I love you and know your dad and my mom love you and our family, not that "family" but ours. Nothing can erase mistakes of the past but I hope you can move on and be happy, I truely do. Hopefully we can all connect again.

Its been awhile...

2010-05-06T17:30:00.003-04:00

Its been awhile since I blogged last, sorry! Things have been good, Dan and I went through a weird confusing growing up phase. He seemed confused for awhile about what he wanted and left town for a bit to figure himself out and then all of a sudden he was absolutely sure he wanted me! I'm happy especially now that he's happy and sure about us. I have a feeling he went from boy to man overnight or something. I think he was unsure if he wanted to be a grown up and had to spend time alone without me to miss me and it worked!

Our puppies are getting big and still adorable. We bought them life jackets so we can take them out swimming with us. Its to cold for me to get in the water this early in the year but Dan put on hip wadders and went out with the dogs and Oli swam way better with the jacket on. Dogs can swim well but our little pups get tired quick so this helps them float better. It was great. Jaz knows all of Oli's tricks now, she stands on her back legs and puts her paws way up in the air for treats and spins around. I wish I knew how to upload my iphone videos so you all could see. Anyways, talk to you later.

The movies

2010-04-06T16:51:00.002-04:00

Dan and Kassy and I went to see "How to train your your dragon" in 3D. OMG so cute, want to buy this movie. Dan and I will be going to see "clash of the titans" in 3d tonight. Im so excited because I've seen the original back in the day the one filmed in 1981. Im assuming this one will rock the old one out of the water but all the same.

This past Easter weekend we took Kassy and the dogs biking. We bought this kiddy bike trailor and customized it to fit Oli and Jaz and it's attached to Dan's bike. They sit in there with their noses peeking out and breathing in the fresh air without trying to jump out! On lookers love it and point and giggle. We also bought tennis rackets because Dan and I want to get into better shape and this is the first time I've played since high school and man do I suck. Dan isn't much better but we had a blast. He was flashing his abs after we played thinking this one game changed his physical appearance. Funny man.

Spring

2010-03-31T11:07:00.003-04:00

This week is going to be wonderful. The weather is going into the double digits. Anyone living in Canada knows what that means. Sweater weather...YES! Easter is around the corner and lillies, daffodils and lots of other spring flowers will start popping up all over. You can smell the sweet aroma of spring in the air. It's inspiring and uplifting after living through the cold of winter. My heart sings and I lose my winter depression pants and get into the stilettos and capris. It makes me giddy. Such a silly lady I am. The weather really affects me, I am so excited for spring. I am painting again. Finished one two weeks ago and starting a new one. Trying to promote my website more on www.kijiji.ca and soon will be on www.deviantart.com.

Family photos

2010-03-21T11:00:00.005-04:00

These are photos from the past two months, sorry I haven't been faithfully adding to my blog. But here you go.

The movies

2010-03-05T18:28:00.003-05:00

Kassy and I get to have a nice Saturday without daddy because he is off skiing with the boys. We will watch "Alice" the new Tim Burton film. I can't wait I love all his movies, he is very creative and dark in his depictions. Dan and I got to watch "Avitar" recently, an amazing film, the first I've ever seen in 3-D. I was the only idiot in the audience swatting at the dust floating by my face. It took me a few minutes and Dan laughing at me to catch on the it was the movie dust I was trying to bat away. LOL! Yes, that was really a blonde moment if ever.

Winter cold go away

2010-03-03T11:53:00.002-05:00

We have been having teaser weather around here. Yesterday it was 7 degrees and I took the dogs for two long walks on my day off. It was lovely except the mud which I had to wash off the dogs after each walk. I just want to wear sandles and go to the beach. Ughhh!!! Winter blues, I have them every year. I find going to the tanning bed a few times a week helps but I burnt my leg so I haven't been able to go until it heals so I'm oh so blue. HAHA! Not overly I just want some heat please.

Going's on

2010-02-20T12:08:00.002-05:00

Dan and I went for dinner valentine's night and ate at Red Lobster. I love crab so thats what I had. The evening was lovely and romantic except around 2 am I got really sick and unfortunately stayed by the toilet for the next 8 hours. I'm not sure if it was the food or if I can down with the flu, but it sure wasn't fun. Better now though, thank goodness.
This time of year there's not much going on except for work, which I am doing well and love and am making a star of myself. I've moved my team from an overall satisfaction score of 63% two months ago to 100% this month. I am really proud of my accomplishment because it shows I work hard and now how to run my store. I got a personal congrats from the company owner's who said they talk about me all the time and how far I've come. So it's nice to hear that I am making a mark.
On another note, we think our little Jaz might be pregnant. Not something we were looking for, she was in heat and we had her in diapers whenever alone with Oli, but she is fat and looking pregnant. I really hope she is just stealing Oli's food as we can't have puppies running around yet. Our little apartment would be a zoo!!! We'll see for sure soon as I am taking her to the vet on Wednesday. I'll keep you posted.

My birthday

2010-02-02T11:41:00.002-05:00

I had an amazing birthday filled with surprises (Marieanne showing up unexpectedly) and I got a Wii (super fun). Dan didn't let me do anything that day, he served me, pampered me and wooed me. By 5:00 I thought we were having dinner at home but Dan tells me to get dressed up because he was taking me somewhere. So unbeknown to me we were on our way to dinner at the Keg which is a nice steakhouse. First though he drove all around downtown Kingston, through the old beautiful end that I love, because the homes there are gorgeous. Anyways so then we parked and he basically pushed me into the restaurant and we were escorted to the back near the fireplace and on the table there was a dozen pink orange roses with a love note in it. We enjoyed a nice dinner and I cried. We picked Marieanne up shortly after and went home for a bit and then bowling with Dad and Jaana and Mark (a friend of ours) joined us. After that we went home again and played Wii and then euchre (a Canadian card game). Great night, thanks to everyone involved. I'm now 30 and happy that I know who I am and happy to have love in my life and happy to be close to my family.

Katrina

2010-01-28T10:58:00.002-05:00

Happy belated birthday to you Katrina, I'm sorry I didn't leave you a birthday wish on your special day. I love you and hope all your dreams are made a reality. You are a beautiful little lady and I hope to get to know you better one day. Love you lots.

Our new addition

2010-01-28T10:27:00.004-05:00

We have rescued a puppy her name is Jazmine, we call her Jaz. Dan went to Belleville to pick her up with Oli and his mom. After getting her they went down by the river Moira to let them out for a min. At this time we only had one leash and since Oli is good and never runs Dan put the new puppy on the leash and let Oli loose. Oli saw some geese and went running after then not listening to Dan or Jo-anne yelling at him to stop. He began stopping just short of the water's edge but the ice was slippery and Oli slid right into the river. He began swimming hard but the current is strong and the water frigid this time of year so Oli was loosing the battle and was pulled under. Dan then jumped in to save our poor pup. He also had a hard time in the water as he said it feels like sharp needles piercing him. They got out of the water thank God and dried off and home safe. So now we have two puppy's Jaz and Oli, and they are in love already and she is precious. Being a rescue pup she lived with lots of other animals because she was abandoned by her previous owners and rescued from the pound, so she is quirky and kind of strange, but she is learning and is happy in our home. Here are some pictures of our new family.

Big daddy Simon

2010-01-16T14:53:00.003-05:00

Happy birthday Simon, hope getting older isn't to bad. LOL! We love you!

Michelle ma Belle

2010-01-15T12:36:00.002-05:00

Happy birthday beautiful sister, may this year be a wonderful and challenging one for you. I wish you all the best and hope to see you soon. Lots of love.

2nd Christmas

2009-12-28T15:14:00.002-05:00

We had our 2nd Christmas Dan his mom Jo-Anne Kassy and I on the 23rd evening. I didn't want to make a traditional dinner as we had just had turkey a month ago. So I made Loster, scallopped potatoes and grilled jumbo shrimp for dinner with a scallop apple salad on the side, Dan made appitizers of escargot, shrimp ring and bread dippers and mussels. MMMM....was it ever delicious. We had a full lobster on each plate which was pretty and it tasted so good. We opened up presents and had a fun relaxing time. Loved it.

Christmas

2009-12-23T15:29:00.002-05:00

We just had a wonderful time at Dad's and Jaana's place this past weekend. Marieanne and Devin came up from Toronto and Dan Kassy and I were able to spend time with our loving family. It's becoming tradition to go to Dad's gym and take the kids swimming as we've now done that 3 years in a row. Dad and Jaana spoiled us a bit this year, they are very sweet and they made us all feel special, so thank you Dad and Jaana for that. We love you guys and really appreciate everything you did for us. Dinner was amazing and playing Taboo was quite fun as well. Pictures will be posted soon.

Birthdays

2009-12-09T11:16:00.002-05:00

I was wondering if all of you could send me your email addresses if I don't have them already. I want to talk to each of you because I love and miss you all so much. Carmel, Jamie, Katrina and Aimee!! Andre you to. Celeste and Heidi! (hint hint)

Happy birthday Aimee, I don't have any pics of you but you are the cutest kid and I love you so much!!! Have a wonderful year. Hopefully we can see each other again soon! I also need all your birthdays as I seem to be forgetful, there are so many of us!!

Amazing news

2009-12-07T12:30:00.002-05:00

We just found out that Dan and I are going to be permanent parents. Our little Kassy is coming to move in with us in January. It is a miracle and we are so excited to have her full time. We are nervous of course because well, I don't have children of my own so having an 11 year old enter our home is going to be a change but a good one. There is lots to be done and we've requested the assistance of our parent friends as to what we need to do to get her registered in school and whatnot. Man, this will change everything for us but most of all the change will be I think a positive one for Kassy. She has so much potential and I can't wait to nurture her talents. Any parenting tips you all can offer I am all ears. Luckily I have lots of experience with being the oldest in a long line of kids so we should be fine.

2009-12-05T10:43:00.000-05:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

2009-12-03T13:19:00.001-05:00

Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Recent photos

2009-12-01T15:10:00.004-05:00

Oli and Kassy won best duo at a costume party. And we went to the haunted fort at Fort Henry.

Christmas is upon us....

2009-11-28T10:07:00.002-05:00

Wow didn't this year just fly by, it feels like yesterday that you guys arrived in Toronto and we had our first Christmas together in years. It was nice to have spent a little time with you before you left.
Dan and I are keeping this Christmas low pro due to our car being a pain and having so many problems and we've been fighting with our warrenty people to cover the issues. We won finally but it did cost us over the last few months. But at least we'll have an almost brand new car after everything they've fixed on it.
I miss you all and I'm so sorry I haven't posted any pics. The only time I get on a computer is at work mostly and I don't have means of uploading here. So when I get an hour to spare at home sometime I will load up a bunch. Miss you all. Can't wait to see Dad and Jaana, Marieanne and Devin for Christmas. Is Andre coming to dad's... anyone know?

Officially

2009-11-11T10:32:00.003-05:00

I have been officially promoted to manager of my store. Yea! I have been really busy as you all might have noticed from my non blogging. Life is quiet at home, Dan and I are doing well now. Every couple has their ups and downs and for some reason every year around September we have our downs, weird. But we've gotten past it and are moving forward trying to make life sweet.
Christmas is rapidly approaching and I am excited to see my family. I'm sorry I don't have much to say right now, I will get some pictures of our halloween and others soon.

All and then some

2009-10-14T15:53:00.001-04:00

The last few weeks have been an interesting array of nonsense and frustration which might be obvious from my previous post. I am working things out right now, getting it right. I'm ok and Dan and I are ok. It sucks though that life throws in a curve ball always when you think everything is perfect.
I hope everyone is well and happy. Miss your laughter family.

Trying to make sense

2009-10-14T15:22:00.002-04:00

I have been wandering down an empty street
trying to make sense of all this.
I lost my heart not long ago,
the tear stains still visable on my cheek.
Love is an interesting part of our existence
it makes us believe we can fly
when critical moments happen we question why all this?
Why feel lost or missing?
I wander aimlessly, just for the sake of thinking to myself
quiet thoughts are the deadliest they can be mistaken for reality
the nonsense that can congest up in the mind can make anyone lose.
I keep going back and rethinking what I've already thought
and then reminding myself it's not all real
but in there lies the problem,
some of it is real, some of it so real it took my breath away
I didn't think I could get it back,
I gasped for air, for more time to think
to much was flooding towards me I sank into despair and regret,
but no, this is not me.
I am not lost am not missing
I am real and all these things did happen, for that I am certain
and no matter how much thought and wandering I put into it
I will end up in the same place wondering where it went wrong.
Where did I go wrong, where did he?
Is there a reason? Maybe not.
Some mistakes happen because of ignorance not retaliation or vengeance
some happen because no one thought it would
and fate had something to prove.
I get it, I can't change what will happen no matter what I do
the changes I've made in myself, in my head, all for what?
Just to be pushed into the ground once again.
To be placed in my agonizing head full of thoughts.
Thinking and rethinking all of this....

My New company

2009-08-28T08:53:00.002-04:00

So I am now a registered business owner, my company's name is Dala Design & Entertainment. I have my own website now also at www.daladesignandentertainment.com. So check it out if you've got a second, I'd like some feedback as to any improvements I could make on it. Love you.

Summer 2009 Pic's

2009-08-28T08:34:00.004-04:00

Montreal Trip Pictures

2009-08-28T08:30:00.003-04:00

Andre

2009-08-12T13:13:00.004-04:00

Hi little brother, Happy belated birthday. We love you so much and were so happy to see you at my Dads bbq. I hope everything goes well for you this year in your personal and professional life. You are so sweet and cute and smart I'm sure you'll do fine. xoxox
Love Dan and Christina

Vacation

2009-07-28T15:37:00.003-04:00

I just finished my vacation, and it went by way to quickly. Our first adventure was camping. I knew the weather might not cooperate but I wanted to get outside regardless. We went to Sandbanks beach, which is on the coast of Lake Ontario and got a last minute spot in a non electrical spot which was fine for us, because we all like to rough it. Dan still had to work during the day but we were able to spend the day, Joanne, Kassy and I and Oli of course. We went to the beach and made sandcastles. Oli got to play with other puppies as the beach we went to was a pet beach, it was grand. The next day we had to pack up and of course the rain came pouring down, we were soaked to the bone and muddy as hell, it wasn't fun at all. But thats what we get for camping in this wet summer.
We got back Thursday and then I had to clean up all this stuff and unpack the wet tents and do 3 loads of laundry. After that I got to take a nap and shower. We watched a movie then went to bed.
The next morning we had to get up early and pack again. This time we were going to Montreal, just Dan and I. We dropped Kassy off at Dan's mom Joanne's, then went to pick up a car rental. We drove to Ottawa first to visit one of Dan's friends. We left Ottawa around noon and on to Montreal. We mapquested our trip but that proved useless. Luckily we had my blackberry which has GPs and we got to our hotel just fine. We stayed in the Latin quarter in an interesting place, but it was cool because it wasn't "standard" but thats what I liked about it.
We walked around a bit bought a donar from some Greek place. Then my cousin Julie called and came and got us and we went out to my other cousin Patricks place for dinner. Dan got to walk on stilts Patrick had made and we talked and drank, it was a lot of fun.
From there we went to a club with Julie, and not knowing that she was taking us to a gay club we got there and I noticed all the bartenders were hot guys with no shirts on, and Dan noticed all these girls grinding and kissing, I then starting noticing guys kissing too. We just looked at each other and kind of giggled. Then Dan started noticing these guys staring at him, and then they started grabbing his bum. I was laughing so hard but Dan became uncomfortable and left. We then went back to the hotel to sleep.
The next day we got up and wandered the streets again for breakfast and had a great meal. We then shopped up and down these quant streets and in this massive underground mall. Dan has never been to Montreal before so everything is eye opening and awesome to him which made it all the more exciting for me.
We spent the day sight seeing and wandering about, then went for a nap, because we had a big night ahead of us at the "just for laughs" festival. We went to dinner before the show and I got up and left because the service was horrible. We sat down, ordered wine, and said we're in a little bit of a hurry because we had a show to go to. We placed our order, then waited and waited and waited, then the chef came out and said they had forgotten our order, so again we waited and waited and waited. All this time waiting and no one came by to ask if we needed anything like another glass of wine or anything, finally we get our food and the steaks are not cooked at all and all bloody. We couldn't eat it, we told them to shove it basically I started crying (cuz thats what I do when I'm mad) and we stormed out.
After that I was still starving but we had to get to the show. Downtown was bussling with people, lots of lights and whatnot. We got to our seats and the show was awesome. After the show we were hungry so we went to a pizza stand and they served beer, Dan thought this was awesome, so we sat down and took pics of us with pizza and beer in this hole in the wall place. The rest of the night was fun, but I won't get into the details. So Sunday after we had only slept maybe 4 or 5 hours, we got up because it was check out time at our hotel, and we still had to drive back to Kingston. I drove the whole way which was fine but I was exhausted. When we finally got home, we had to get Kassy and Oli and take Joanne home, return the rental and get dinner. Man it's exhausting just thinking about it. Then I had a day of rest Monday, just had a load of laundry and then I did nothing but watch movies with Kassy and Oli all day. The perfect end to a not long enough vacation.

Little Oli

2009-07-15T16:03:00.001-04:00

Our baby is growing so much, he is so smart, he now knows, "sit, shake a paw, lay down and up" It's really cute because he is still so small, we I mean he does weigh 10 lbs now but he's still just our baby. We have been teased about how much we baby him, but since we don't have kids we think it's ok. LOL! Anyways, I'll attach some new photos of baby tonight. Miss you all. See you soon.

Mom's birthday

2009-07-09T15:37:00.003-04:00

Hi Mom,

I tried calling you on your birthday but alas you have already begun your adventure across Canada. I love you and hope you had a great day. I'm sure your trip will be a success, this is a beautiful country. Have a safe and wonderful trip. Happy Birthday, I love you!!!

Anthony....

2009-06-29T14:05:00.003-04:00

Anthony, my little brother, I miss you so much. You were a close friend for so long and I was able to tell you things that I couldn't talk to anyone else about. You needed me and I was there for you and still would be if you ever needed me again. I love you so much and hope you are happy and healthy out west. I really wish I could see you again. Take care of yourself and have a wonderful birthday!

My sista from another motha

2009-06-27T09:54:00.003-04:00

Heidi you are so creative and beautiful...I remember you saying when we were young how you wish you had creative talents and now look at you. I miss you so much and hope we can reconnect again one day. I love you.

Little Sisters are the best

2009-06-23T11:54:00.002-04:00

My little sister isn't so little anymore, all grown up and beautiful. I hope this year is one of the better ones for you sweetie. I'm so proud of how strong and loving you are. I just hope you don't forget, I was the one that taught you all the naughty stuff and got us into trouble. Ha! Happy Happy Birthday to my dear sister Marieanne. I love you.

Pictures of Oli

2009-06-22T07:44:00.005-04:00

Here are the pictures I promised of our new puppy.

Our new addition

2009-06-08T12:32:00.001-04:00

We have a new addition to our little family, his name is Oli short for Oliver, he is 12 weeks old and is a Boston Terrier. We've had him 3 days now and is the cutest thing. I will post pictures of him as soon as I can, I can't wait for you all to meet him. He's small and very friendly and loves to play. Last night he barked for the 1st time since we've had him, it was so cute.

Another day in May

2009-05-21T11:24:00.002-04:00

It's been interesting living on lawn furniture in our living room, it's definately not comfortable sitting for any length of time. We should be getting our furniture in the next week or two so I'm very excited about that. Summer is definately around the corner, the weather is heating up nicely. Dan and I and some friends will be camping this coming weekend just for a day or so should be fun. Dad is planning a family event in July, hopefully everyone can make it. It'll be more of a camping trip, so tents and sleeping bags camp fire, swimming, horseshoes. It will be a blast. Hope to see you all there. Love you guys.

Mother's Day

2009-05-17T11:19:00.002-04:00

I know this is late but.....

A mother knows
A mother cares
A mother sees
A mother stares
A mother senses when things are wrong
A mother fixes when you're not strong
A mother tries her best to be
A mother, a friend continually
What can a mother not do?
She loves us all through and through.
Take the time to love her back
make her a big syrup pancake stack.
Happy day for mom's all around
You know what to do and how it could go wrong
Step moms, moms in law and all other kinds
Take pride in your label it makes you strong.
On this day and for the rest of the year
Mom's be glad and rise up and cheer.

This is my tribute to mom's in my own silly way. Happy Day all you mom's.

Our new home

2009-04-28T13:55:00.001-04:00

I took a ton of before and after shots of our new place. It was so hard the move. We lived on the top floor and moved to the top floor so the amount of stairs and times we had to go up and down them was insane. I don't think my calves like me very much. I took a whole 3 days off work to get everything sorted out and it did pay off. My muscles hurt but I'm happy we made our new place a home. I was worried at first, and the place still isn't perfect as the building is old but once we get some new accessories and furniture it will work out I'm sure.

Talk ...

2009-04-18T11:38:00.003-04:00

Seven days left before we move and I haven't begun to start packing. Dan hated it last time we moved when there were boxes piling up in the living room. We have Kassy this weekend, so once she leaves I will use her room as the packing room, so I can start. I'm retentive when it comes to organization and cleanliness as you all know so it's driving me bonkers that I haven't been able to start yet. Once I do begin it will be a nightmare I'm sure. Our new place has one very small closet in the master bedroom compared to our two large closets in our current room so getting rid of unneeded stuff is gonna be a challenge especially since Dan is a pack rat. It'll be like pulling teeth to get him to rid himself of things I have never seen him wear yet he has to keep it. HA! Already booked the moving van and have some friends helping. It shouldn't be that bad once we begin, it's the getting there thats challenging.

Things are going ever so well at work. I just had my first one on one with Mark Lewis the district manager. He said he's already seen an improvment in the store overall operations and I'm showing great skill and talent getting the staff inspired to work hard and sell.

On another topic, Jaana found an ad in the paper about someone looking for an illustrator. I applied and was told to draw three pictures, of a skater boy a red headed tom boy and a leary cat. I had the pictures done in a 48 hours mailed them to her only to find out I am one of 70 applicants for this job. She said she will only contact 5 people from that group. I hope I'm one but never can be sure. It would be a short freelance job working on a children's book. And working on mulitple things has always been of interest to me since I'm a crazy workaholic!!! LOL! Not really I just like keeping busy. Enough blah blah blah for now.

Jumping on it

2009-04-02T16:37:00.002-04:00

I am on the move. I am working my butt off and loving it. I have 3 months to show what I can do and I'm doing everything in my power to show I am capable. So far so good. Dan and I are also taking another step in moving to yet again a larger place as of the 25th of this month. I'm not excited about the actual move but getting there is grand. We'll have place for visitors...hint hint. Kisses and hugs all around.

The PROMOTION

2009-03-25T14:10:00.002-04:00

Everyone...guess what? I got the promotion! Yes, I am no londer just a sales rep at a retail store, I am now a MIT (manager in training). It's a small step but a good one. I have a three months probation for them to test me out I guess, if I pass I get the full title manager. Pay is better, and I'm running a whole store on my own, with the help of my co workers of course but nevertheless I'm thrilled.

A brighter me

2009-03-20T12:26:00.004-04:00

I decided to change my blog format....I'm not a dark person anymore, was when I started this but I really have become what I never thought I would and that is...a cheerful, upbeat and sensible person. HA! I always had it in me I guess, I just think I was more nerotic and intense before. I've taken some tips from my friends telling me to relax, it's not that bad, stop fretting and worrying so much. I still have bouts of irratic behavior but I'm focusing on being more calm like...ummmm... MOM! I find it kind of funny. No offence mom, but when we were growing up you weren't quite as relaxed as you are now. I think by having all the kids around you, you had to give up being stressed cause if you hadn't you would've lost your mind. So thanks for being like this now, it's given me some insight into who I want to be. Don't get me wrong I still love that I'm a bit nuts and have lots and lots and lots of oddities about me but it's nice to see that maybe I can be calm and not pull my hair out as often. I was going bald. HAha...so here is to the brighter me. Let's see if it lasts. Hope so.

New pics....

2009-03-18T11:18:00.006-04:00

It's cold outside

2009-03-06T13:37:00.002-05:00

I checked the weather for this month and it's supposed to be nice but so far they lied. It's still cold and I'm sick of it. But any ho...life is good and I'm keeping busy. Not really much to say. I miss you all. I heard lots of you are sick I'm hoping that you all feel better. Lots of love and kisses.

Spring is near

2009-02-27T12:27:00.003-05:00

For all of you new to the land of winter, don't fret. Spring is just around the bend. This is the messiest time of year though the temperature goes up and down, it freezes it melts. There is lots of slush and if you're not careful walking you may get slugged. (Not fun) Look on the bright side, soon there will be daisy's everywhere.

Valentine's Day

2009-02-14T17:23:00.003-05:00

All you need is love, what a good moto for anyone to live by. Love overcomes all hate, evil and anger. Love guides you to positive decisions and motivation. Love makes you strong, love makes you weak. Love can kick you in the ass or make you ten feet tall. Love truely is the one emotion felt by all living creatures. All we need is love. Happy Valentine's Day to all those I love.

Tremblant

2009-02-10T08:06:00.005-05:00

So here are some of the pics we took on our trip to Tremblant. We had a blast, we went ice climbing and skiing and just played around for a few days. It was sweet.

Awaiting a moment

2009-02-03T14:19:00.002-05:00

I feel like I'm always waiting for something, it's quite frustrating because I want to just enjoy now. If I have nothing "exciting" to do I get bored with every day hum drum and then get depressed. So silly. I'm not saying I'm depressed now, it's just the way it goes for me. Just had all this excitment with holidays and birthdays and new years, now what? HA! Just blathering...don't mind me.

Christmas photos

2009-01-31T11:38:00.006-05:00

There are more photos I'd like to add, but the disc I received from Marieanne isn't working on my computer. So be patient and they'll get on here as soon as I can. Love you all.

A Blue Guitar

2009-01-23T13:03:00.002-05:00

Dan and I were going to my weekly guitar lesson, we were early and went into the guitar shop beneath the studio. I kinda glanced around quickly without looking twice at anything. As I turned to walk away Dan said "look over here" I turned and saw it. This beautiful blue acoustic guitar with pretty floral trim around the sound hole, it has dark grains in the wood, it is amazing. I walked away from it and went to my lesson. Dan mentioned to my teacher that I had seen the perfect guitar downstairs, he jumped up and left the room. A few moments later he enters with that guitar. I grabbed it and began to play. I've been playing on this old worn out guitar that is to big for my little arms, and the sounds that came from that guitar weren't very pleasant. Playing on this blue guitar I fell in love with playing again. It sounded amazing like I had been playing for years (which I have been but you never could tell). Dan went downstairs and put a down payment on it for me as it will be my valentine's day gift (early). I love that man, he's so considerate, so supportive, I just can't get over it.
Did I tell you that he is taking me skiing for my birthday? Well he is. He planned the whole trip on his own, I don't know any details except that we're going to Tremblant, a ski resort in Quebec. I feel so blessed to have a man that treats me like a princess. I've never felt quite like this about someone and he about me, it's fantastic.

OMG MICHELLE's BDAY!!!

2009-01-21T12:11:00.001-05:00

I'm so sorry I didn't contact you or blog on your birthday girl. I love you so much and can't wait to see you again. Love you tons hope all is well.

Oh what a night

2008-12-24T09:56:00.002-05:00

Dan, Kassy and I had such a wonderful time with all of you this Christmas. I know the official date hasn't passed but our time together was wonderful. We really love you guys and already miss you all terribly. Thank you for putting up with us and letting us be wild and play and do what we do. When I get my cd of photos from Marieanne (hint hint) I will post some of them!

Christmas just around the corner

2008-12-18T17:19:00.006-05:00

It's been an interesting couple of weeks. I've been working my tail off, but I like keeping busy. Dan and I have done all of our Christmas shopping and talked about how long it has been for both of us to have spent it with family on Christmas. Dad always throws a shin dig which is awesome but I believe it's been close to six years since I've been able to spend it with mom and my siblings. Same for Dan a good few years since his mom has been around to spend Christmas with us.

So our plan is action packed but I'm so thrilled it's all gonna work out. First we have Kassy's birthday on the 19th, we will then head to dad's on the 21st, on to Toronto on the 22nd (yippie), then back to work for the 22nd and the 23rd, on the 24th Dan and I are alone, then off to Brockville on the 25th with Dan's dad, and then back home and another Christmas with Dan's mom on the 26th. Whew...it's exhausting just thinking about it, but I really really can't wait.

So be prepared all, we have some treats on the way for you all as it has been forever and this is a very special Christmas for us. Love love love.

Not much going on lately

2008-11-28T11:27:00.004-05:00

Jaana and I received word about the children's book we had done, and so far no go. But we're gonna keep trying. I have been happy and busy lately. Not much to talk about though, just waiting for the holidays so I can see my family. I miss you all so much. Dan is still working out of town a lot but he'll be laid off work for the winter soon, so he'll be bored at home a lot. Ha!
It looks like you guys in Toronto are keeping busy with all the crazy hair, hat and costume parties. Looks like fun.

Working towards Christmas

2008-11-18T10:32:00.002-05:00

We have been having a hard time at work lately. We no longer have our manager so the three of us girls working have been putting in long long hours without days off. I'm tired and Christmas is coming so it's good about the money but hard on me physically. I'm hoping I'll be able to work out a weekend to visit family in Toronto but it's gonna be hard. I'll keep ya'll posted though. xoxox

Halloween

2008-11-03T18:16:00.005-05:00

This halloween Dan and I went as "Little bo peep and her sheep" I made Dan's costume out of two shirts and sewed lamb ears to one of his hats. I thought he looked so cute, my outfit was store bought, but overall I thought we look pretty good.

Poetry news

2008-10-23T13:35:00.005-04:00

I just received another notification that I will now have THREE poems published in the book "Immortal Verses" due to be out in January. So that is awesome. It is blustery and cold and feels like time is flying by so quickly. I'm doing well at work as always and Dan is out of town again. He was able to come home most nights this week, but he is gone tonight and I already miss him. (such a sap I am) I am missing my family, hope everyone is well. I would like to see everyone soon. Pictures will be posted tonight, PROMISE!!!