Beautiful day....finally.

It is 20 degrees outside and the sun is shining. How awesome.

We usually walk to the post office each day when it is nice and yesterday we got a surprise. Actually three surprises.

1. I got the recipe swap cards finally. I can't believe I rushed to get them done before we went to Disney. Oh well, they were certainly worth the wait.

2. Got a pizza box from Elia with another circle journal. There is some awesome
pages in it including a great poppet layout by Patti. I can't wait to add to it.

3. A big box from Lands End. I had ordered some sheets and some sandals from their clearance section. The sheets were for a King and cost $20.00. They are gorgeous and the kind of sheets that should cost over $100. They are 100% cotton and 300 thread count. There are some very very faint white marks in a few spots which really made no difference to me. What a deal!!

Here is a photo of the kids helping me take the boxes home. Devin loved the big box because he could touch and scratch it. It's all about noise and feel right now for him. Sydney of course was happy because she was "helpin".














I had mentioned before about Kim and Brad getting married in Jamaica. I saw a bunch of the awesome pics taken by Linda a few weeks ago and Kim emailed this one to me the other day.

Two Fav Places

I want to let everyone know about two great places (that are favorites of mine) to check out ScrapAbility  and The Scrapping Nook

ScrapAbility is brand new and is offering on-line classes taught by some awesome ladies.  Now to find some time to do them.

The Scrapping Nook is the bestest place to visit and shop.  Please check both of them out.

Sweet little man

This is Devin at Jacob's baby shower. Sadly, I don't know the person's name who took these but they are great. Thanks so much Carol (Jacob's grandma) for sending them to me.

Tagged!!

Thanks to Holly, I've been tagged. Here are the rules.

Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their seven things, as well as these rules. At the end of your blog, you need to choose 7 people to get tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog! Sure hope I can come up with 7 people who haven't already been tagged.

1. I was sent to Toronto's Sick Kids Hospital as a baby because I was growing to fast. They decided that I was just very healthy and sent me home after being there a week.

2. I am absolutely terrified of guns and tornadoes although I have never had much experience with either - thankfully.

3. I was sure I didn't want to have kids until I was 30. So glad I changed my mind.

4. My parents were told that I wasn't smart enough to finish highschool let alone go to college. Hmmm good thing the University of Waterloo, University of Guelph and Western University didn't know that because they all accepted me. To bad I didn't finish but after my second year I realized I wanted to be a graphic designer.

5. I hope that one day I will finish my university degree.

6. I've been to Disney World 9 times and hopefully there will be many more trips.

7. That I'm very shy. Of course, once you get to know me I don't shut up.

I can't tag anyone. I think everyone I know has already been chased down. Oh well, I'll be much quicker next time. Thanks Holly for tagging me.

April 7

Ok, so I tried a recipe from the Martha Stewart website. Marshmallow chicks. Now, I must admit that I love a challenge but mine looks nothing like hers. Oh well. Of course, Devin started crying just after I started trying to pipe them out so that didn't help.

However, they are to die for!! I think that from now on I will make marshmallows because they are so easy. It's just water, gelatin and sugar plus a mixer. Who knew!

If anyone wants the recipe just let me know.

We aren't really doing anything for Easter other than going to church. I'm thinking we will start doing stuff next year. So I may have a chance to make the chicks better next year.

There isn't much happening here. Devin and I attended a baby shower for little Jacob. He is Carol and Bruce Rose's grandson and he is adorable of course.

Other than that, it's been pretty quiet which is nice. I've been busy working on some stuff for my portfolio including some blog banners. All of that has been posted on my other blog http://adesign.typepad.com/

Now, if it would just stop snowing that would be nice. We've had at least 5 inches of snow in the last two days. MAKE IT STOP!!

April 3

John is back to work and we are trying to get into a routine without him.

Sydney is either getting sick or is just developing her personality. She is driving me crazy right now. She refuses to listen to me and then defies me. For instance, throwing food on the floor. I guess this is the start of many years to come.

I'm getting over a cold. Because of this, Devin has been sleeping with us which probably isn't a good idea but at this point I really need sleep.

I can't wait for the weather to be better so we can all get outside everyday. We obviously need to spend more time outside.

Happy Easter everyone.