Good and bad

It has been a crazy week so far and it's only Thursday. Some great things and not so great things happened.

I guess the first thing that happened was we found out Monday night that we won a trip to the The Delawana Inn. It was their Open the Shutters contest. We can't wait to go. So that was the exciting news.

It was also a great day because I got a pendant I had bought on line with the kid's names on it. It is from Citrus Silver Products.

But then the bad. Sydney fell down our front steps and smacked her face on the brick of the basement window. She's ok but looks like she's been beaten. Each day her left eye gets blacker so it's going to take some time to heal. The picture doesn't do the damage justice but thankfully she will heal and no broken skin for scars. My mom feels really bad because she was watching her but it happened because Sydney wasn't paying attention. Plus this is the first of many injuries over her life I'm sure. Especially since she is such a daredevil.



















Another bad: I have no idea what was going on the other night but we had police cars swarmed all around our house. There was a police helicopter flying around in circle, an ambulance and police cars everywhere. They were looking for something or someone according to John's scanner but in the midst of listening to it he got a fire call and took the scanner with him. While the helicopter was looking they spotted a grass fire. So John was gone and not long after so were the police.

I thought everything was fine and then at 10:30 I look out the window and there are more police cars than the last time including two unmarked. I realized that John had left our shed open so I went out to lock it (with our 100lb dog just in case). When I walked out the neighbours dogs barked at me and I heard one of the police say that they heard dogs barking. I was getting a little nervous and I guess I should have gone and spoken to the police but I didn't. I called the firehall thinking John was standing around talking and he told me that they had just gotten back from the fire (he was out for 3 hours) so I asked him if he had heard what was going on. He said no.

When he got home 20 minutes later there were no police cars at all. He thinks though that a child was missing. I sure hope they found him if that was the case.

I know I sound a little bit crazy at getting nervous but we have had some strange things happen around here. A few years ago we had a teenager try to break into our house because another boy was chasing him and was going to kill him. I wouldn't have doubted that this was going to happen because the kid that was after him seemed to be on something when the police got him.

Also, apparently a month ago (thankfully we weren't home) a swat team was called in to deal with something down the street from us. We have no idea what they were doing though.

It's frustrating because we live in a small quiet town and it would be really nice to know more. I appreciate that they are dealing with whatever is going on but please tell us.

Another good: I've been on a huge creative path and even though I don't normally post scrapbooking pages; here is one. If you want to see more check them out here.















Lastly, I've also posted the photo that will be on the Delawana website stating that we won their contest. It's not the best but I fixed Sydney's face.

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.

March 28 - I think spring is really here!

Yesterday was a beautiful and sunny day. It was nice enough that you didn't need a jacket most of the time. Or maybe we were fooling ourselves into thinking we didn't.

We went to the new Walmart in Stouffville which is apparently the largest in Canada right now. Not a big deal really - just a Walmart with a grocery store. Of course, it will never replace the Superstore for me because I love PC stuff far too much.

We then went to Newmarket so I could get some pictures printed off at Costco - including three digital scrapbooking pages. It's so cool to see them printed off.

Not much happening today but tomorrow we may go to the One of a kind show in Toronto - can't wait because I've never been.


A big congrats to Kim and Brad for finally tying the knot in Jamaica. Now we just have to wait for news on when the kids are coming!!! I know Kim is saying it's never going to happen but I'm sure it will. Trust me Kim even though I'm not getting much sleep right now I wouldn't change being a Mom for the world.

March 22 - a rainy but warm day

I thought I needed a banner and this photo sums up my life. Thanks for coming to visit. I love to read everyone's comments.

Daddy the LieLie's! (butterflies)

We went to the Butterfly Conservatory last week. I finally got around to posting.

We also went on the big Ferris Wheel and since this was my first ride on one I was excited. However, it was a little to high for me. I appreciate that the guy running it thought it would be great to stop it so we could see more but he didn't have to. Plus the extra trip around was very kind but again not needed!! Hard to believe that I ski with this fear of heights.

Lots of things happening lately!!

There has been lots of stuff happening to many our of friends lives and although we don't get much a chance to catch up with them all it is very exciting to hear about what is going on.

Congratulations to Jodi and Ryan Swanzye on the birth of their daughter Kendra. We can't wait to see pics and meet her. I can't believe Ryan is a dad - I still think of him as this little kid. Ok, I realize he isn't very little these days but still.

Also, congratulations to Sharon Gummer and Al on the birth of their son Memphis Gabriel Fox Palmer Gummer. That is one big name for a little guy! We can't wait to meet his as well.

Can't wait to hear the details and see the pics from Kim and Brad's wedding. Their getting married on March Break in Jamaica. We wish we were going but will wait anxiously for the many stories.

We saw Dan Lim on a tv show on CBC. The name of the show escapes me right now but Dan was awesome as usual. Sydney remembered being at his studio and pointed at him when he was on the screen.

I'm sure there's more stuff going on so just let us know.

My baby girl is 2

Where has the time gone? I can't believe that Sydney is 2 today. Of course, I'm sure I'll say that every year.

We gave her a Fisher Price garage which she seems to love. She also got some Crocs last month which she wore in Disney.

I made her a Lightening McQueen cake which she loved and had a great time destroying it after we took pictures. She loves the icing but not the cake and man has she had a lot of icing. I'm not sure why she won't eat the cake because she loves it before it's cooked.

Need sleep

Our little man still isn't sleeping through the night and obviously it makes everyone here very grumpy. He has started eating solid food and that may be helping him sleep a little better but he needs to sleep all night. Actually, I would be glad if he slept for 4 hours at a time right now.

Sydney is going to be 2 on Sunday. I can't believe (like everyone says) how quickly time flies. She can be such a sweet little girl and can also tear apart a house in minutes. Plus, she has quite the temper - thankfully it's shortlived.

She got out yesterday with John to shovel some snow with John. I've shown some pics above because to be honest I couldn't get them below this text.

February 14, 2007

Ok, is he not the cutest. We have started solid food and he seems to like it.

He also seems to love having his picture taken.

February 6, 2007

We are back from vacation. We actually got back on Feb. 4th but it took until now to recover. Well, I think we are almost recovered.

The trip can be labeled as a great trip and a not so great trip. It started off with us having to go to the airport to pick up our plane tickets the day before we left because Air Canada put them in the mail. We only needed tickets because of Devin who didn't even have a seat - no explanation on why this was. Anyway I spent 3 hours in line to get them while John circled the airport. He finally had to park because Devin had to be fed. So, then we rushed home to finish packing and get to bed.

We rushed through the airport the next morning to find out that we had seats but not together. Fortunately, the stewardess got some people to move so we could sit together.

We finally got to Disney and things seemed to be better. We all laid down for a nap and Sydney ended up sleeping in the play pen that was for Devin. She seemed happy in it so Devin slept with us. We went out for dinner and Sydney didn't seem very hungry. I was a little worried because she hadn't eaten much all day but I thought maybe it was stress.

We got up the next morning and just took our time. We checked with the hotel to find out that we could stay there instead of moving to another hotel at the end of the week so it took awhile to get the changes arranged. We then headed to Downtown Disney for a couple of hours and then off to Fort Wilderness for the Hoop Dee Doo Revue. It was great but we had two very tired kids. Sydney ate a bit of food but not that much.

We went to bed as soon as we got back and set the alarm to get up for breakfast. The breakfast was at the Magic Kingdom with Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet. It was a buffet so I went and got some food for myself and Sydney. Sydney was looking a little tired but she started to eat. Then she started pointing to her stomach. I got up and started to reach for her as she proceeded to be sick. Fortunately, she was all cleaned up by the time the characters came to see her. She bounced back quickly and ate some fruit.

She was sick quite a bit for the rest of the trip and we weren't sure why until John was sick on the last day.

The good points of the trip was watching Sydney with the characters. She got to meet Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger and her favorites - Lightening McQueen and Mator. The crowds were small so the few rides we got on were great.

The weather was cool but obviously warmer than home. We had only one day of hot weather which caused a tornado to kill 20 people just north of us.

I will have to add more later but here are some fave pics.

Here are some of my favorite pics.

January 25

Boy, I must have been tired when I posted last. There are words in there that shouldn't be. I was going to correct it but then I thought I would leave it as a reminder of how exhausted I was booking this trip.

Thankfully we have everything for the trip except for our plane tickets and they have promised we should have them by Friday.

We've started packing so hopefully we will having ready shortly.

I already have plans on how I will show off all the pics we take. I have a Maya Road album just waiting to be altered for this. I can't wait to start it but I'm hoping to find some Disney stuff for it while we are away. There doesn't seem to be much around here.

January 21

We are going to Disney World January 29th. It took awhile to get it all planned because I used my Aeroplan points. It has taken years to save those up 104,000 plus John's 8300 and now they are all gone. We still had to pay over $600 for the flights but the hotel was free. We just have to pay for two night that I didn't have points for.

We will be staying at the Pop Century Hotel for 4 nights and the Best Western Buena Vista for two nights.

I can't wait for the Sydney to see Lightening McQueen. It should be as good as when she met Dora.

Here's a pic of that.

January 7th

We haven't been doing much lately except for cleaning the house. I'm determined to get my scrap room cleaned up and some scrapping projects caught up. I'm also trying to figure out what we are going to do for our vacation. I think it has come down to going to Walt Disney World or a cruise. It's tough to decide when you have little kids to think about.

Catching up on stuff

Last Saturday we had our photo taken by Dan Lim who is an awesome fashion photographer and great friend. It was his and Suzy's Christmas gift to us. The pics turned out great and now I just need to get them printed. We are going to do that at Costco today.

Devin is growing like a weed and learning more and more everyday. Actually I guess I could say the same thing about Sydney.

The weather was nice here for about a week but now it's rainy again. Apparently by Friday it's going to turn cold.

We have the playgroup girls coming here on Friday so it's going to be a busy week.

I did apply to the Maya Road team but didn't get on. Not surprising though because I left the project to the last minute and it could have been so much better. Plus from what I've seen there were some awesome projects that didn't get chosen either.

Playgroup

We went to a playgroup today at the town's gym. I had met some ladies on line and we decided to meet. It was a great time and I wish we had of gone to this sooner. Sydney had a blast running around and now she is napping after lunch. Certainly wears here out which is what she needs.

Yesterday she bit Devin's hand. The poor guy didn't know what was coming and he let out one awful scream. I came running and realized what she had done. I hope she understood why she was punished.

Last night I got some scrapping done so I'm going to continue with it.