I felt it was time to switch things up around here again. Hope you enjoy the new tunes (a few of my favorites!). I try to use music that is pretty low key as it can be hard to read and listen to something with a heavy beat, well it is for me at least lol.
Enjoy friends!
Oh and thank you Auntie Sharon for wishing us both a Happy Birthday!
xoxo
18.8.10
15.8.10
Happy Birthday to Jeff!
Today is my wonderful husband's 30th birthday. Happy Birthday to the most amazing, caring, supportive and good looking man I have the pleasure of knowing.
Our weekend started by an adventure at the drive-in. It's always an experience. It starts with a trip to the Bulk Barn. Upon entering such a tempting and delicious store, Jeffrey needs limitations. We decide how many items we are each allowed to choose. We always get way too much stuff anyway and it cost's a small fortune. After we are armed with candy, we head to Tim Horton's to grab a coffee and hope to beat dusk (and the rush) to the local drive-in theatre. We are always early. I am always worried we are going to get stuck in a line waiting to get in and end up in the last row, parked behind a semi. That has never happened. I have no idea where I get my strange anxieties from.
So, we stuff our faces, drink our coffees, share a lot of laughs, do some serious people watching and are then both yawning before the first movie has even started. When will we get this right?
We watched The Other Guys and Salt. I would recommend both. I am not a huge movie fan, generally they don't keep my attention long enough but, these two were pretty good.
We continued the weekend celebration with some visits with friends and my parents made a surprise visit as well. I really do have the best parents ever.
It has been a crazy few weeks around here with lots of visits and running here and there.
Here's a few pics to catch you all up-
6.8.10
Happy Birthday To Me!
Well, yesterday was my birthday. 29 years old. Interesting age. Birthday's force you to reflect and evaluate and, quite frankly, I don't appreciate that. It also gets harder as the number goes up because there is always that child within that wants everyone you know to call first thing in the morning and sing as off key and giggly as they can. It just doesn't happen that way anymore. Of course my parent's call and Julie too so, no complaints, it sometimes just sucks growing up lol.
So, it was a great day. I had a great birthday and got to spend the entire day with Jeff doing random errands and lunch out etc. It was perfect for me but, my inner child is still waiting for the fireworks and ice cream cake lol.
Tomorrow is Jeff's 30th birthday party, we are really looking forward to it. A few people have had to cancel and that makes us a little sad but, we are still going to have a great time.
Jeff and I also went camping over the August long weekend. We had a blast and had some great friends stop by and enjoy bon fires with us. We also had the McMaster's dog, Bugsy with us. We were like a circus freak show with 3 dogs on a campsite. Seriously, people stopped when they walked by and gave us crazy looks. Get over it. The dogs were very well behaved and, most importantly, all lived to return home.
I will post pictures of the camping trip soon.
Last day of my holidays today. I hate the last day of holidays. I try to take it all in and make the day drag on but, it seems the more I drag my feet, the faster the day goes. I am really not looking forward to going back to the real world again. Growing up sucks. There, we went full circle - what better way to end this post?
xoxo
So, it was a great day. I had a great birthday and got to spend the entire day with Jeff doing random errands and lunch out etc. It was perfect for me but, my inner child is still waiting for the fireworks and ice cream cake lol.
Tomorrow is Jeff's 30th birthday party, we are really looking forward to it. A few people have had to cancel and that makes us a little sad but, we are still going to have a great time.
Jeff and I also went camping over the August long weekend. We had a blast and had some great friends stop by and enjoy bon fires with us. We also had the McMaster's dog, Bugsy with us. We were like a circus freak show with 3 dogs on a campsite. Seriously, people stopped when they walked by and gave us crazy looks. Get over it. The dogs were very well behaved and, most importantly, all lived to return home.
I will post pictures of the camping trip soon.
Last day of my holidays today. I hate the last day of holidays. I try to take it all in and make the day drag on but, it seems the more I drag my feet, the faster the day goes. I am really not looking forward to going back to the real world again. Growing up sucks. There, we went full circle - what better way to end this post?
xoxo
24.7.10
Random Ramblings
Have I done this before? Probably. Maybe I will make it a regular entry.
You know, I love blogging and I hate that I haven't had time to do it lately. Come fall, I will have more time. I was going to post pictures from our family camping trip but, the camera battery is dead and, well, I am too lazy to go charge it. I will do another post this week on family camping, we had a blast.
Hershey got sprayed by a skunk on Thursday night again. In the mouth. Seriously, we know Me Too is a little thick in the head but how does he manage to get it in the mouth both times? We think he must lunge at it (just like poor grey squirrel). Anyway, the house smells something awful.
After the smell, we got out all the candles in the house (that's not many because I am not really a huge candle person) and lit them around the living room and dining room. The candles were actually a wedding gift from Jeff's brother and his fiancee, they smell amazing and have our names and wedding date on the votive holder. It was a really thoughful and cute gift. We lit the candles a lot when we were on our honeymoon because they smelled so great. So, on Thursday night after the candles had been burning for a little while, Jeff and I talked about how the house now smells like our honeymoon. It really did. It made me miss it. It made me miss the wedding and it made me miss all the people I saw and talked to as our wedding day approached. We truly are blessed to have some really amazing people in our lives.
The honeymoon scent also took us back to things that we used to hold very important in our relationship. Things that seem to have slipped down a few notches as we got caught up in everyday things. Communication is the biggest one. We never fought, never fought. We always talked about things and communicated well because it was important to both of us; however, we have come to a place where we need to make it important again. It's not that we don't communicate, we do (don't forget Jeff likes to talk A LOT). We just need to make it a priority again.
I was going to make this a really funny post, I think this blog is due but, alas, I got nothing.
How about this...
I love that one. Shhhh! Don't tell Julie I posted it.
A few of my faves over the years...
That's all you get because now I spent way too much time gong through old pictures and now I am all emotional and what not. Thanks!
You know, I love blogging and I hate that I haven't had time to do it lately. Come fall, I will have more time. I was going to post pictures from our family camping trip but, the camera battery is dead and, well, I am too lazy to go charge it. I will do another post this week on family camping, we had a blast.
Hershey got sprayed by a skunk on Thursday night again. In the mouth. Seriously, we know Me Too is a little thick in the head but how does he manage to get it in the mouth both times? We think he must lunge at it (just like poor grey squirrel). Anyway, the house smells something awful.
After the smell, we got out all the candles in the house (that's not many because I am not really a huge candle person) and lit them around the living room and dining room. The candles were actually a wedding gift from Jeff's brother and his fiancee, they smell amazing and have our names and wedding date on the votive holder. It was a really thoughful and cute gift. We lit the candles a lot when we were on our honeymoon because they smelled so great. So, on Thursday night after the candles had been burning for a little while, Jeff and I talked about how the house now smells like our honeymoon. It really did. It made me miss it. It made me miss the wedding and it made me miss all the people I saw and talked to as our wedding day approached. We truly are blessed to have some really amazing people in our lives.
The honeymoon scent also took us back to things that we used to hold very important in our relationship. Things that seem to have slipped down a few notches as we got caught up in everyday things. Communication is the biggest one. We never fought, never fought. We always talked about things and communicated well because it was important to both of us; however, we have come to a place where we need to make it important again. It's not that we don't communicate, we do (don't forget Jeff likes to talk A LOT). We just need to make it a priority again.
I was going to make this a really funny post, I think this blog is due but, alas, I got nothing.
How about this...
I love that one. Shhhh! Don't tell Julie I posted it.
A few of my faves over the years...
That's all you get because now I spent way too much time gong through old pictures and now I am all emotional and what not. Thanks!
14.7.10
I know, it’s been a long time since this place was updated. I apologize. Those of you that are harassing me about doing a new one, this one’s for you!
First off, Julie and Steve got married! It was a beautiful day and a fantastic wedding. There weren’t even any major hiccups (unless you count Steve having the wrong coloured tie as one lol). Julie looked AH-MAZE-ING! Seriously, she was beautiful.
It sure did make me miss our wedding though. It really is the most amazing feeling to be surrounded by so many people you love to celebrate and amazing new adventure. We still have people talking about how much fun our wedding was and, I have to say, I totally agree. We love that so many people had such a great time and that is the best pay off. So, thank you to all of you who helped make our day the greatest day ever!
In other news, I got an early birthday present from the man of my dreams. That’s Jeff of course in case it isn’t clear. I arrived home from Barrie after the wedding to find a tent trailer in our driveway! That sneaky little husband of mine actually kept a secret. Can you believe that? WOW!
I love my new home on wheels and with some TLC, it’s going to be perfect.
Take a look:
Next, check out these awesome party outfits we got for Buff Buff and Me Too. Don’t they make you laugh out loud? I can’t stop laughing when I put them on them. Hershey is fine with wearing clothes; however, his big sister is not very impressed. I think she knows we are laughing at her.
Family camping trip this weekend! Looking forward to spending time with the family and using/showing off our new abode for the first time. Wish us luck!
First off, Julie and Steve got married! It was a beautiful day and a fantastic wedding. There weren’t even any major hiccups (unless you count Steve having the wrong coloured tie as one lol). Julie looked AH-MAZE-ING! Seriously, she was beautiful.
It sure did make me miss our wedding though. It really is the most amazing feeling to be surrounded by so many people you love to celebrate and amazing new adventure. We still have people talking about how much fun our wedding was and, I have to say, I totally agree. We love that so many people had such a great time and that is the best pay off. So, thank you to all of you who helped make our day the greatest day ever!
In other news, I got an early birthday present from the man of my dreams. That’s Jeff of course in case it isn’t clear. I arrived home from Barrie after the wedding to find a tent trailer in our driveway! That sneaky little husband of mine actually kept a secret. Can you believe that? WOW!
I love my new home on wheels and with some TLC, it’s going to be perfect.
Take a look:
Next, check out these awesome party outfits we got for Buff Buff and Me Too. Don’t they make you laugh out loud? I can’t stop laughing when I put them on them. Hershey is fine with wearing clothes; however, his big sister is not very impressed. I think she knows we are laughing at her.
Family camping trip this weekend! Looking forward to spending time with the family and using/showing off our new abode for the first time. Wish us luck!
25.6.10
So Sorry
I made a promise to blog regularily and, I apologize, I broke that promise.
I have lots of pics and stuff that I want to upload and write stuff about and I plan on doing it on Saturday. Can you wait that long?
Until then, enjoy these links to pass the time. They sure do entertain me;
Sleep Talkin' Man
My Kid is a Jerk
Annoying Husband
Things you see at Walmart
That should keep you entertained for a little while.
Only one week until these two get hitched!!!!!!!
I have lots of pics and stuff that I want to upload and write stuff about and I plan on doing it on Saturday. Can you wait that long?
Until then, enjoy these links to pass the time. They sure do entertain me;
Sleep Talkin' Man
My Kid is a Jerk
Annoying Husband
Things you see at Walmart
That should keep you entertained for a little while.
Only one week until these two get hitched!!!!!!!
14.6.10
Adventures in Babysitting
As most of you know, one of my most bestest friends has 4 (yes that’s the correct number, I didn’t mean to type 3 instead) children. I am generally in awe of her ability to maintain her sanity. Her husband is in the army and so they are now based in Ottawa and when he is on course, she is alone with 4 children. 4!!!!! Oh Em Gee.
So this weekend they had a wake and funeral to attend in Orillia and the babysitter they arranged flaked out. Can you imagine doing that to someone? A babysitter is hard to find last minute as it is. Now, add to that it’s on a weekend and there are 4 of them. Rude eh?!
We got a call that included asking an emergency favour on Friday night. Of course we agreed. I mean really, the kids are well behaved and are familiar with us (I have known them all their whole lives) so although it will be tiring, it will be fun right?! I also don’t get to see them as much as I would like to so this is the perfect opportunity.
I had a bridal shower in T.O. to attend (more to follow on that later) Saturday afternoon which meant Jeff would be alone for an hour or so. We had a pep talk before I left and we both felt he was adequately prepared to deal with the tornado that was about to enter our very quiet home.
20 minutes after they arrived, I got a text stating “They are here. Get home.” I then asked what they were doing, he replied “Baby is watching a movie on the laptop, the boys are playing Wii and the last one is playing on the desktop.” Fifteen minutes later, I got one that said, “They can tell time and it’s after their normal dinner. We are losing.”
Of course me being safely nestled in the traffic of Yonge St thought these statements were very entertaining; however, I know kids and in the back of my mind I was thinking “If he can’t keep them together until I get home, I am going to spend the rest of the night attempting to soothe the innocents.” I stopped on the way home to get pizza. Kids love pizza right? I got to walk in and save the day. Sweet! I saw many relieved faces when I walked in the door, including Buff Buff and Me Too.
Despite the fighting, the whining, and attempts at taking advantage of the soft hearted babysitters, the next 24 hours went without incident. I did sleep with little feet pressed into my back, 2 little hands patting my face and suffered the effects of a 2 year olds wicked morning breath all night. It was fun and I love them dearly but our house isn’t that entertaining for children aged 2, 5, 7 and 11 other than video games (which I don’t endorse) so it was all us and dammit that’s tiring.
I am exhausted all over again after writing this. I do have a smile on my face though because once I have caught up on my sleep again, it’s all good memories and precious time together.
Love you you crazy McMaster’s.
Oh and the bridal shower! I almost forgot.
I had a great time, it was for Julie’s family and a great way to wrap up wedding prep and enter into the final weeks before the wedding. The shower was in Summerhill. Also known as a very prestigious community in Toronto, located downtown and around the intersection of Yonge and St Clair. So, very nice neighbourhood, gorgeous homes, quiet area, mature trees etc etc; however, I went to use the bathroom and was forced to use the worst toilet paper ever. You know that no name stuff that just disintegrates? Yeah, that stuff! All I could think is that this scenario is so indicative of our society and how so many people are living right now. Everything looks fancy and perfect on the outside but, inside it isn’t the same. All about image. I have seen my share of mansions that are empty inside because the owner’s can’t afford to furnish (because of what I do).
It’s more important to have a certain address and have strangers drive by and marvel at your home from the outside then it is to cast those same impressions on those you invite inside? Weird no?
I’ll take my small home and my expensive toilet paper any day. Thanks though.
So this weekend they had a wake and funeral to attend in Orillia and the babysitter they arranged flaked out. Can you imagine doing that to someone? A babysitter is hard to find last minute as it is. Now, add to that it’s on a weekend and there are 4 of them. Rude eh?!
We got a call that included asking an emergency favour on Friday night. Of course we agreed. I mean really, the kids are well behaved and are familiar with us (I have known them all their whole lives) so although it will be tiring, it will be fun right?! I also don’t get to see them as much as I would like to so this is the perfect opportunity.
I had a bridal shower in T.O. to attend (more to follow on that later) Saturday afternoon which meant Jeff would be alone for an hour or so. We had a pep talk before I left and we both felt he was adequately prepared to deal with the tornado that was about to enter our very quiet home.
20 minutes after they arrived, I got a text stating “They are here. Get home.” I then asked what they were doing, he replied “Baby is watching a movie on the laptop, the boys are playing Wii and the last one is playing on the desktop.” Fifteen minutes later, I got one that said, “They can tell time and it’s after their normal dinner. We are losing.”
Of course me being safely nestled in the traffic of Yonge St thought these statements were very entertaining; however, I know kids and in the back of my mind I was thinking “If he can’t keep them together until I get home, I am going to spend the rest of the night attempting to soothe the innocents.” I stopped on the way home to get pizza. Kids love pizza right? I got to walk in and save the day. Sweet! I saw many relieved faces when I walked in the door, including Buff Buff and Me Too.
Despite the fighting, the whining, and attempts at taking advantage of the soft hearted babysitters, the next 24 hours went without incident. I did sleep with little feet pressed into my back, 2 little hands patting my face and suffered the effects of a 2 year olds wicked morning breath all night. It was fun and I love them dearly but our house isn’t that entertaining for children aged 2, 5, 7 and 11 other than video games (which I don’t endorse) so it was all us and dammit that’s tiring.
I am exhausted all over again after writing this. I do have a smile on my face though because once I have caught up on my sleep again, it’s all good memories and precious time together.
Love you you crazy McMaster’s.
Oh and the bridal shower! I almost forgot.
I had a great time, it was for Julie’s family and a great way to wrap up wedding prep and enter into the final weeks before the wedding. The shower was in Summerhill. Also known as a very prestigious community in Toronto, located downtown and around the intersection of Yonge and St Clair. So, very nice neighbourhood, gorgeous homes, quiet area, mature trees etc etc; however, I went to use the bathroom and was forced to use the worst toilet paper ever. You know that no name stuff that just disintegrates? Yeah, that stuff! All I could think is that this scenario is so indicative of our society and how so many people are living right now. Everything looks fancy and perfect on the outside but, inside it isn’t the same. All about image. I have seen my share of mansions that are empty inside because the owner’s can’t afford to furnish (because of what I do).
It’s more important to have a certain address and have strangers drive by and marvel at your home from the outside then it is to cast those same impressions on those you invite inside? Weird no?
I’ll take my small home and my expensive toilet paper any day. Thanks though.
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