Me!
I have been awful at blogging.
(Horrible!)
Every time I open up my computer and open the Internet my page pops up automatically.
(Despicable!)
The first thing I see is my lack of posts.
The taunting of not being a good blogger is constantly on my mind.
(Slacker!)
I want to write stuff.
I have things to write about.
(Lame-O!)
Finding the time is the difficulty.
(Excuses, excuses!)
That and I think "Oh, does anyone really want to hear about THAT?"
(Just stop already!)
I read some really good blogs.
Amazing blogs written by people who have important, funny, thoughtful, satirical, challenging things to say.
I feel like I don't measure up!
Maybe I need to quit being a sis pants and just write about things I want to write about.
Really write about things.
(Challenge Accepted!)
Showing posts with label fun stuff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun stuff. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Wee Legs Can Make for a Long Journey
"Hey! Wait for me! I'm coming!!!"
"I said wait! I'll be there soon!"
"Oh man! Why is this taking so long???"
"Almost.....there...."
"If it's o.k. with you....I'm just gonna rest for a bit!"
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
The Cold is in the House
And I'm talking the kind that takes root in your head.
Just underneath your eyes and nose.
The kind where your nose feels so stuffed out that your eyes might pop out.
The kind that makes you cough until you feel like you can't breathe.
It has taken 2 out of 3 of us down.
Thankfully Wee Man is o.k. but he is rampant upon his two sick parents.
Will continue the one year reflections of Ethiopia soon.
Just underneath your eyes and nose.
The kind where your nose feels so stuffed out that your eyes might pop out.
The kind that makes you cough until you feel like you can't breathe.
It has taken 2 out of 3 of us down.
Thankfully Wee Man is o.k. but he is rampant upon his two sick parents.
Will continue the one year reflections of Ethiopia soon.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Christmas has Arrived!
Sunday we ushered in the Christmas season to our home.
Generally, the cardinal rule is we don't decorate until December 1.
But since this is Ade's first Christmas home with us I decided to do it a little early much to Yvan's chagrin. I told him to 'suck it up' as it was only 4 days early! Ha ha!
Down to the basement I trudged to dig out the holiday decorations. (This is the part I dislike the most. Going through all the boxes trying to find the right stuff. I really need to organize better)
With Ade's help, we hauled up all the necessary items and began unpacking. I worked methodically setting up the tree (we don't DO real trees in our house because of the environmental impact of cutting them down - ask Yvan) and so I worked tirelessly branch by branch doing the "fluff" and "flounce" to get the tree to look as real as possible.
It should be noted here that Yvan was nowhere to be seen. As we were doing this 4 days early, he made sure to leave the house "to do something urgent" leaving Ade and me up to the hard stuff. He did return in time to string the lights up because that is a job he is very good at. If I did it, all the lights would end up clumped right at the front, near the top of the tree.
OK. So tree is ready and the lights are on! Next step, bring out the decorations. Now I must tell you these decorations are OLD. In fact, they are probably close to 40 years old. Passed down to me from my mom. I clearly remember them from when I was a little girl. So this part is fun as I relive some childood memories. Yvan also has some decorations from when he was young too. A stylish tree it isn't, like those decorated ones you see in the stores or in catalogues these days. There is no color scheme or themes just random pops of color here and there but we like it.
The thing is these decorations are on their last leg and likely to crumble in your hand as you hang them on the tree so there was lots of "Oh Ade! Be careful with that one!" and "Oh Ade, probably shouldn't swing it around like that it will break!" and "Ade! Let MOM do it"!
Ha ha ha!!! I'm kinda like the Soup Nazi in Seinfeld when it comes to putting the decorations on...so I really had to take a deep breath and just let Ade have fun with it.
Which he did! He kept saying "More" which sounds like "Moray!" And saying "Mama, Papa, Mistmas Ree!!!" He was certainly having fun! Yvan and I both took turns helping Ade put decorations on the tree and we took lots of photos and video for keepsakes of his first Christmas home.
Once everything was done we plugged in the lights and stepped back to have a look. The tree, in my humble opinion, looks so beautiful and I really think it is because we did it as a family. Kids really bring out the fun in Christmas!!!!
Later that night we put on our matching Christmas pajamas (Yes, we have matching pajamas! I couldn't resist!) and tried to get a family photo in front of the tree for our holiday cards! Um, ya throw in a 2 year old, 2 dogs and 2 very tired parents and you get a gong show of epic proportions. But I think we managed to get at least one good shot!
Every morning as we come downstairs for breakfast, Ade asks for the "Mistmas Ree On!" so we plug it in and his face lights up with the biggest smile!
Seriously, Christmas this year is going to rock!
Generally, the cardinal rule is we don't decorate until December 1.
But since this is Ade's first Christmas home with us I decided to do it a little early much to Yvan's chagrin. I told him to 'suck it up' as it was only 4 days early! Ha ha!
Down to the basement I trudged to dig out the holiday decorations. (This is the part I dislike the most. Going through all the boxes trying to find the right stuff. I really need to organize better)
With Ade's help, we hauled up all the necessary items and began unpacking. I worked methodically setting up the tree (we don't DO real trees in our house because of the environmental impact of cutting them down - ask Yvan) and so I worked tirelessly branch by branch doing the "fluff" and "flounce" to get the tree to look as real as possible.
It should be noted here that Yvan was nowhere to be seen. As we were doing this 4 days early, he made sure to leave the house "to do something urgent" leaving Ade and me up to the hard stuff. He did return in time to string the lights up because that is a job he is very good at. If I did it, all the lights would end up clumped right at the front, near the top of the tree.
OK. So tree is ready and the lights are on! Next step, bring out the decorations. Now I must tell you these decorations are OLD. In fact, they are probably close to 40 years old. Passed down to me from my mom. I clearly remember them from when I was a little girl. So this part is fun as I relive some childood memories. Yvan also has some decorations from when he was young too. A stylish tree it isn't, like those decorated ones you see in the stores or in catalogues these days. There is no color scheme or themes just random pops of color here and there but we like it.
The thing is these decorations are on their last leg and likely to crumble in your hand as you hang them on the tree so there was lots of "Oh Ade! Be careful with that one!" and "Oh Ade, probably shouldn't swing it around like that it will break!" and "Ade! Let MOM do it"!
Ha ha ha!!! I'm kinda like the Soup Nazi in Seinfeld when it comes to putting the decorations on...so I really had to take a deep breath and just let Ade have fun with it.
Which he did! He kept saying "More" which sounds like "Moray!" And saying "Mama, Papa, Mistmas Ree!!!" He was certainly having fun! Yvan and I both took turns helping Ade put decorations on the tree and we took lots of photos and video for keepsakes of his first Christmas home.
Once everything was done we plugged in the lights and stepped back to have a look. The tree, in my humble opinion, looks so beautiful and I really think it is because we did it as a family. Kids really bring out the fun in Christmas!!!!
Later that night we put on our matching Christmas pajamas (Yes, we have matching pajamas! I couldn't resist!) and tried to get a family photo in front of the tree for our holiday cards! Um, ya throw in a 2 year old, 2 dogs and 2 very tired parents and you get a gong show of epic proportions. But I think we managed to get at least one good shot!
Every morning as we come downstairs for breakfast, Ade asks for the "Mistmas Ree On!" so we plug it in and his face lights up with the biggest smile!
Seriously, Christmas this year is going to rock!
Monday, November 28, 2011
It's Been How Long Since My Last Post???
Over two weeks.
It was brought to my attention by a friend who emailed and asked if I was in a blogging malaise again.
Yes. I guess I have been.
Truthfully, it was more of a "OH MY GOD I'M TURNING 40 THIS MONTH!!!" malaise.
I know it is just a number and that you are only as young as you feel.
Fair enough.
I still felt overwhelmed though. In fact, the day before my birthday I had a bit of a cry while driving down the street. I pulled over, called Yvan and blubbered about how I was getting old, blah, blah, blah....
Then the day came and what do you know? I didn't feel one bit different. Hee!
Turning 25 was also a number I remember not liking. A quarter of a century just seemed to keep rolling through my mind and I didn't like it one bit.
And now, well...I'm 40.
Honestly, it feels like 25 was yesterday. I'm not sure how the last 15 years have gone by so fast but they have.
The last year has been a whirlwind. Ade has now been home 10 months today! It feels like we just got off the plane yesterday and walked out into the crowd waiting to greet us.
Having a child does not slow time down. Nope. Not one bit.
If anything time seems to be tick, tick, ticking by at an incredible pace.
When we get up in the morning it as if someone has said "3, 2, 1, GO!!!!!" and off we run trying to get as much into each day as possible. I look back at the weeks and wonder what we actually do and can't remember.
I can only imagine how fast the next 20 years are going to fly by as we watch Ade grow up.
Yikes! And in 20 years I will be 60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
O.k. I better stop while I am ahead!
So, I'm 40! No big deal.
It's just a number and you're only as young as you feel.
I still feel 25.
Instead of being depressed by turning 40 I decided to embrace it and signed myself up to to do the Sinister 7.
Since doing the Bridge City Beat Down I now know I can do anything I put my mind too.
Yay 40!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It was brought to my attention by a friend who emailed and asked if I was in a blogging malaise again.
Yes. I guess I have been.
Truthfully, it was more of a "OH MY GOD I'M TURNING 40 THIS MONTH!!!" malaise.
I know it is just a number and that you are only as young as you feel.
Fair enough.
I still felt overwhelmed though. In fact, the day before my birthday I had a bit of a cry while driving down the street. I pulled over, called Yvan and blubbered about how I was getting old, blah, blah, blah....
Then the day came and what do you know? I didn't feel one bit different. Hee!
Turning 25 was also a number I remember not liking. A quarter of a century just seemed to keep rolling through my mind and I didn't like it one bit.
And now, well...I'm 40.
Honestly, it feels like 25 was yesterday. I'm not sure how the last 15 years have gone by so fast but they have.
The last year has been a whirlwind. Ade has now been home 10 months today! It feels like we just got off the plane yesterday and walked out into the crowd waiting to greet us.
Having a child does not slow time down. Nope. Not one bit.
If anything time seems to be tick, tick, ticking by at an incredible pace.
When we get up in the morning it as if someone has said "3, 2, 1, GO!!!!!" and off we run trying to get as much into each day as possible. I look back at the weeks and wonder what we actually do and can't remember.
I can only imagine how fast the next 20 years are going to fly by as we watch Ade grow up.
Yikes! And in 20 years I will be 60!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
O.k. I better stop while I am ahead!
So, I'm 40! No big deal.
It's just a number and you're only as young as you feel.
I still feel 25.
Instead of being depressed by turning 40 I decided to embrace it and signed myself up to to do the Sinister 7.
Since doing the Bridge City Beat Down I now know I can do anything I put my mind too.
Yay 40!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Movember!
O.k. Peeps!
It's Movember time!
What is Movember you ask?
"During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in Canada and around the world. With their “Mo’s”, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer.
On Movember 1st, guys register at Movember.com with a clean-shaven face. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts.
Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words, they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health.
At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas celebrate their gallantry and valor by either throwing their own Movember party or attending one of the infamous Gala Partés held around the world by Movember, for Movember. "
But in simpler terms it means this guy:
Is gonna grow a sexy 'stache for a good cause.
Prostates!!
Because really is there a better reason?
I'll post photos every week so you can see the progress!
Please help Yvan raise money for prostate cancer by going to - http://ca.movember.com/donate/
and clicking the "donate to someone you know" button and then entering in Yvan's name - Yvan LeBlanc
Then kindly make a donation - even $5 :)
Thanks so much!
We love all of the men in our lives and want to keep their prostates safe!!!!
P.S. Whomever came up with Movember was a smart man...because really...men growing moustaches for fun would be silly! Now they can be silly AND helpful!
P.P.S - That is not to say men who have moustaches as a permenant fixture are silly! Not all! In fact, they are quite handsome ;)
It's Movember time!
What is Movember you ask?
"During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in Canada and around the world. With their “Mo’s”, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer.
On Movember 1st, guys register at Movember.com with a clean-shaven face. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts.
Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words, they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health.
At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas celebrate their gallantry and valor by either throwing their own Movember party or attending one of the infamous Gala Partés held around the world by Movember, for Movember. "
But in simpler terms it means this guy:
Is gonna grow a sexy 'stache for a good cause.
Prostates!!
Because really is there a better reason?
I'll post photos every week so you can see the progress!
Please help Yvan raise money for prostate cancer by going to - http://ca.movember.com/donate/
and clicking the "donate to someone you know" button and then entering in Yvan's name - Yvan LeBlanc
Then kindly make a donation - even $5 :)
Thanks so much!
We love all of the men in our lives and want to keep their prostates safe!!!!
P.S. Whomever came up with Movember was a smart man...because really...men growing moustaches for fun would be silly! Now they can be silly AND helpful!
P.P.S - That is not to say men who have moustaches as a permenant fixture are silly! Not all! In fact, they are quite handsome ;)
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Fall Family Fotos
We had family photos done again.
This time with my Momma as she was in town for Thanksgiving.
I love the last family photos we had done but I know I am not happy in them.
In fact, I had been crying pretty heavily right before that shoot.
The last 9 months, and who can believe it has been 9 months, have been a rollercoaster of emotions I couldn't have ever imagined.
It has gotten so much better. As you can tell by our Wordless Wednesday photo yesterday "The Silly" has returned to both Yvan and me. Ade is mastering the silly as well and fits right in with us.
To be sure there are still hard days.
Being a parent is a bigger job than I ever anticipated. It opens a whole new can of worry, guilt, anticipation, love, work, dishes and laundry then one can put in words.
This time I cry when I look at these new photos because I have fallen more in love with my husband because of his strength and love over the last 4 years.
My heart literally swells with love, happiness and pride when I look at Ade.
I love the family we are becoming.
What a difference a few months makes.
Here are some of my favourites!
These photos are courtesy our fantastic friend Randeem at Randeem Andre Photography
Thanks Randeem for making it so much fun!
This time with my Momma as she was in town for Thanksgiving.
I love the last family photos we had done but I know I am not happy in them.
In fact, I had been crying pretty heavily right before that shoot.
The last 9 months, and who can believe it has been 9 months, have been a rollercoaster of emotions I couldn't have ever imagined.
It has gotten so much better. As you can tell by our Wordless Wednesday photo yesterday "The Silly" has returned to both Yvan and me. Ade is mastering the silly as well and fits right in with us.
To be sure there are still hard days.
Being a parent is a bigger job than I ever anticipated. It opens a whole new can of worry, guilt, anticipation, love, work, dishes and laundry then one can put in words.
This time I cry when I look at these new photos because I have fallen more in love with my husband because of his strength and love over the last 4 years.
My heart literally swells with love, happiness and pride when I look at Ade.
I love the family we are becoming.
What a difference a few months makes.
Here are some of my favourites!
These photos are courtesy our fantastic friend Randeem at Randeem Andre Photography
Thanks Randeem for making it so much fun!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
You Are Now Entering....
THE WHY STAGE!!!!!!!!
It happened Saturday night while we were at our friend's house for Thanksgiving dinner.
It was about 6:12p.m. and we were sitting at the dinner table eating.
Ade offered up his first "WHY?"
After eating like a fiend the last few weeks, Saturday night he declined to eat.
Said he was "All done." very matter of factly and tried to leave the table.
He knows this is not kosher.
When we told him he had to wait for everyone to finish eating he said...
"Why?"
And the Why's have continued all weekend.
In his little, sweet voice he has been asking "WHY?" to everything.
And when you answer him, he asks "WHY?" to that question.
We had been told the "Why" stage would come shortly after the "NO" stage.
It was like a switch had been flipped.
The "WHY" switch!
We still get some no's but he is also using the word...wait for it......
"YES"
now and then.
Hallelujah!!!!
But we are starting to see how
the WHY Stage can be never ending.
Because you can ask "WHY?" endlessly!
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Find Your Strong
In two days we are competing in the Bridge City Beat Down.
This week, some events have happened that have left me exhausted and not where I wanted to be at all mentally in preparation for this weekend.
But, the main thing is the people involved are on the mend as well as they can be.
The thought of not competing entered my mind but I have been preparing for this for a while now and it is one of a few goals I have set for myself over the coming months. I am not under the elusion (or delusion if you will) that I will place first but the goal, MY goal, was to finish all 5 work outs and still have a smile on my face and know that I did my very best.
However, I will continue on even though I have not had the rest I wanted or the readiness I had intended.
I will find my strong because it is in their somewhere.
If you would like to see the workouts we will be doing you can go here (I'm in the Brute category - hee hee! Me a brute!)
P.S. I really like the message this commercial has so that is why I am using it. Please don't feel the need to rush out and buy a pair Sauconys ;) Not that there is anything wrong with Sauconys - they are a delightful running shoe!
This week, some events have happened that have left me exhausted and not where I wanted to be at all mentally in preparation for this weekend.
But, the main thing is the people involved are on the mend as well as they can be.
The thought of not competing entered my mind but I have been preparing for this for a while now and it is one of a few goals I have set for myself over the coming months. I am not under the elusion (or delusion if you will) that I will place first but the goal, MY goal, was to finish all 5 work outs and still have a smile on my face and know that I did my very best.
However, I will continue on even though I have not had the rest I wanted or the readiness I had intended.
I will find my strong because it is in their somewhere.
If you would like to see the workouts we will be doing you can go here (I'm in the Brute category - hee hee! Me a brute!)
P.S. I really like the message this commercial has so that is why I am using it. Please don't feel the need to rush out and buy a pair Sauconys ;) Not that there is anything wrong with Sauconys - they are a delightful running shoe!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
A Wee Weezer Fan
I think I have mentioned before that we have Apple T.V. It allows us to stream our music from our computer to our t.v.s through our stereos.
It also shows the album art for each album we are playing if we have the cover downloaded which we usually do.
In the morning when we are getting ready for the day we play music.
Ade loves music! Loves it!
In particular he loves Vampire Weekend, Wolfmother, Micheal Franti, Mumford and Sons, Musegvbbbbbbf...anything with a good guitar rift and upbeat tempo he rocks out to.
I like Weezer and thought Ade might to. So, I played some of their music for him last week.
Like would be an understatement.
HE LOVES WEEZER!!!!
Especially, this album!
Can you guess why?
He loves the music because as soon as we turn on the first song he starts pumping his fists (not unlike Jersey shore - sigh) and jumping up and down around the bedroom.
So, I thought to myself if he loves this Weezer album it would be reasonable to assume he would like other Weezer albums too.
So, I played another one.
This one in fact.
And I would be wrong in my assumption.
He was NOT having it.
He pointed at the t.v. and demanded "PUPPY!"
So, back to this album again
And really! Who doesn't like to rock out with a puppy hurtling across the t.v. screen.
So, now we dance party away to Weezer in the mornings!
We have started to teach him how to air guitar too...that will have to be a video post one day because it is AWESOME!
It also shows the album art for each album we are playing if we have the cover downloaded which we usually do.
In the morning when we are getting ready for the day we play music.
Ade loves music! Loves it!
In particular he loves Vampire Weekend, Wolfmother, Micheal Franti, Mumford and Sons, Musegvbbbbbbf...anything with a good guitar rift and upbeat tempo he rocks out to.
I like Weezer and thought Ade might to. So, I played some of their music for him last week.
Like would be an understatement.
HE LOVES WEEZER!!!!
Especially, this album!
Can you guess why?
He loves the music because as soon as we turn on the first song he starts pumping his fists (not unlike Jersey shore - sigh) and jumping up and down around the bedroom.
So, I thought to myself if he loves this Weezer album it would be reasonable to assume he would like other Weezer albums too.
So, I played another one.
This one in fact.
And I would be wrong in my assumption.
He was NOT having it.
He pointed at the t.v. and demanded "PUPPY!"
So, back to this album again
And really! Who doesn't like to rock out with a puppy hurtling across the t.v. screen.
So, now we dance party away to Weezer in the mornings!
We have started to teach him how to air guitar too...that will have to be a video post one day because it is AWESOME!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Schpants
My mom spent the long weekend with us! She lives in a land far, far away.
She left this morning and now I am very sad!
We always have so much when she is around.
So here is something to lift my spirits and maybe yours too.
She left this morning and now I am very sad!
We always have so much when she is around.
So here is something to lift my spirits and maybe yours too.
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Be Happy
Be Happy! A little book for a happy you. By Monica Sheehan
For years I have purchased self help/improvement books.
And these books. They were o.k. Some of the information was helpful.
But finally I found THE book.
And it happens to be a kids book geared towards ages 3-5.
It is simple. It is too the point. It is good for everyone no matter the age.
I bought it for myself and it is always handy so I can read it.
"Sing and dance a little!"
"Draw and paint a little."
"Make Friends."
"Share what you have!"
"Don't compare yourself with others." (don't let others compare you either)
"Be the best you"
"Be helpful."
"Be the curious."
"Be Brave."
"Be Kind."
"Be thankful for all the people and things you love."
"Dream Big"
"Don't ever lose hope."
"You never know what tomorrow will bring."
"So have fun!"
I also found this video dedicated to some of Monica's other drawings and inspirations.
For years I have purchased self help/improvement books.
And these books. They were o.k. Some of the information was helpful.
But finally I found THE book.
And it happens to be a kids book geared towards ages 3-5.
It is simple. It is too the point. It is good for everyone no matter the age.
I bought it for myself and it is always handy so I can read it.
"Sing and dance a little!"
"Draw and paint a little."
"Make Friends."
"Share what you have!"
"Don't compare yourself with others." (don't let others compare you either)
"Be the best you"
"Be helpful."
"Be the curious."
"Be Brave."
"Be Kind."
"Be thankful for all the people and things you love."
"Dream Big"
"Don't ever lose hope."
"You never know what tomorrow will bring."
"So have fun!"
I also found this video dedicated to some of Monica's other drawings and inspirations.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
U2
I have loved U2 since I was 12 years old. It was the first cassette I bought of my own accord. It was the "Unforgettable Fire" album and "Pride in the Name of Love" soon became my all time favourite song.
I have since followed them thru every album. Even when they sort of (in my opinion) went off track with "Pop". I was supposed to see them on the Popmart tour but had just come back from visiting my parents in Panama where they were living at the time and was too tired to travel another 5 hours to see them. I have regretted that decision ever since.
I had the opportunity to see them again on the Elevation tour and jumped at it this time. They were fantastic!
When I met Yvan, one of the things that drew me too him, other than his sparkly personality and dashing good looks, was that he loved U2 as much as me.
Together we have seen them 3 times (I know excessive). The first time we saw them was right after we got married on the Vertigo tour and now this tour twice.
This show was outside and it was amazing! Much better then when we saw them indoors in 2009.
U2 never disappoints. We have seen many bands in concert and they are the best touring band you will ever see live. Bono is a true show man and probably the most engaging front man out there.
Our hope is they do one more album and tour at least so we can take the wee lad one day to see them.
This show they sang a bunch of our favs - "Pride in the Name of Love", "Sunday, Bloody Sunday", "With or Without You", "Where the Streets Have No Names", "I Will Follow", "Beautiful Day", "One", "Magnificent", "Elevation", "City of Blinding Lights" and much more!
Edit - Sorry for the poor quality photos! The concert tickets say no cameras allowed so I didn't take my SLR. Of course how do they regulate this with phones now a days. Everyone and their dog had cameras or video cameras! Next time for sure!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Wordless Wednesday
and also
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
(P.S. I know these tickets say June 23, 2010 but the concert was postponed because Bono hurt himself...the show was rescheduled for TONIGHT!!!!!!)
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Road Trippin'
Yesterday Ade and I went on a 2 hour tour down south from where we live to visit our friends, The Lawson's.
At first I was a little hesitant about driving 2 hours with my young, rambunctious, sometimes whinny, sweet, but very chatty and loud 2 year old. But then I threw caution to the wind and loaded him up along with the pantry and we set off.
He did so well in the car. He didn't even flinch when we stopped on the side of the road for a wide-open trunk diaper change. I, however, did the fastest diaper change this side of the Rockies because of all the friggin' mosquitoes! Damn, I hate those things!
Ade really wanted to see his friend Neveah who he spent sometime with in the foster home in Ethiopia. They enjoyed their lunch date immensely!
Since Nev celebrated her 2nd birthday not so long ago, Ade thought it would be a good idea to get her a Leap Top as a gift. He loves his so much he thought she would too! And she does!
Now they can email each other! (Kidding, they can't, they're only 2 people!)
Nev's big sister came home from school and hung out with the kiddos! Ade was smitten. He kept re-adjusting how he was sitting next to her in attempts to sit as close as possible.
A great day was had by all! And wee little dude was so pooped out by the time we got in the car he could hardly keep his eyes open. 5 minutes into the drive home he was sound asleep!
At first I was a little hesitant about driving 2 hours with my young, rambunctious, sometimes whinny, sweet, but very chatty and loud 2 year old. But then I threw caution to the wind and loaded him up along with the pantry and we set off.
He did so well in the car. He didn't even flinch when we stopped on the side of the road for a wide-open trunk diaper change. I, however, did the fastest diaper change this side of the Rockies because of all the friggin' mosquitoes! Damn, I hate those things!
Ade really wanted to see his friend Neveah who he spent sometime with in the foster home in Ethiopia. They enjoyed their lunch date immensely!
Since Nev celebrated her 2nd birthday not so long ago, Ade thought it would be a good idea to get her a Leap Top as a gift. He loves his so much he thought she would too! And she does!
Now they can email each other! (Kidding, they can't, they're only 2 people!)
Nev's big sister came home from school and hung out with the kiddos! Ade was smitten. He kept re-adjusting how he was sitting next to her in attempts to sit as close as possible.
A great day was had by all! And wee little dude was so pooped out by the time we got in the car he could hardly keep his eyes open. 5 minutes into the drive home he was sound asleep!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Ethiopian Canadian Kids
I have a friend who has a great website for Ethiopian Canadian Kids.
Most of the events scheduled are for Manitoba but there is lots of other good stuff for families all across our great Canadian landscape to utilize.
So go check it out!
Ethiopian Canadian Kids
Most of the events scheduled are for Manitoba but there is lots of other good stuff for families all across our great Canadian landscape to utilize.
So go check it out!
Ethiopian Canadian Kids
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The More Organized I Try To Get....
...the more disorganized I feel.
How is this possible?
I feel like I am running in 100 different directions.
Trying to keep up to a 2 year old while doing laundry, cooking meals, getting in some "me" time, getting in some "husband" time, family get togethers, play dates, Citizenship paperwork.....
Not to mention the pile!
I have a pile on my kitchen table!
A pile!
I detest piles!
I am always bugging Yvan...quit piling stuff...and now!
The pile is mine!
I don't know what is in the pile!
I tried to reduce the size of the pile this weekend but only managed to make it bigger!
I'm feeling like this a lot lately !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You may have already noticed because all of my sentences end with these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need a holiday from the pile!
How is this possible?
I feel like I am running in 100 different directions.
Trying to keep up to a 2 year old while doing laundry, cooking meals, getting in some "me" time, getting in some "husband" time, family get togethers, play dates, Citizenship paperwork.....
Not to mention the pile!
I have a pile on my kitchen table!
A pile!
I detest piles!
I am always bugging Yvan...quit piling stuff...and now!
The pile is mine!
I don't know what is in the pile!
I tried to reduce the size of the pile this weekend but only managed to make it bigger!
I'm feeling like this a lot lately !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You may have already noticed because all of my sentences end with these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need a holiday from the pile!
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