Dec 7, 2011

Cookie baking and decorating!!!

A friend who lives next door came and spent the afternoon with us today...they had a blast together - playing hide and seek, chase and all kinds of games, teaching each other baton twirling, playing board games and generally hanging out!  

They also made cookies and decorated them - gingerbread and sugar cookies!!

Mmmmm the house smelled soooo good!

K stayed for dinner - wholewheat spaghetti and spinach in a roasted garlic sauce, with garlic bread and mixed greens salad!!  It was yummy  :)  

Now the little ones are showered and ready for bed and I'm going to read them some Christmasy stories!!

Another fun December day is done at our house!!  Hope you are having a fabulous December where you are too!!









These are tonights stories, mainly for Sam but Abby loves to listen too :)



My girl :)



There was obviously something in the back field she could see....we couldn't see anything but Rosie wouldn't come away from the railings and sat there watching for a long while....occasionally barking to let them know she was there :)  

My funny girl :)  

Snuggled up :)


Abby and Rosie this morning.


My boy :)






Kermits at our house :)



The other night I went in to check on Abby before I went to bed.  She had fallen asleep in her froggy blanket that has the frog hood.  It was soooo funny because it looked as though there was a giant frog in her bed!! We had just seen the new Muppets movie, so this was totally funny to me :)  I couldn't resist snapping a picture!!

Her picture glows dark pink at night because she has pink walls and a flower nightlight that also glows pink :)  

Arty stocking....



Sams stocking craft today....getting arty on a foam stocking to hang up :)

I love Santa in the sleigh being pulled by Rudolph and friend!!  And the snowman with legs :)

Dec 6, 2011

Twirly Girl....




It's been less than two days, but my banana girl has already become a bit of an expert where twirling a baton is concerned!  I love Abigail's determination when it comes to learning things that interest her!  She will google or youtube away all day and watch video after video of how to do something, and then copy, copy, copy and practice, practice, practice....until she gets it perfect.

She can now spin in two ways just as fast as me!!  :)  

Breezy days...


We were up bright and early this morning and out the door to head to school for the Advent Assembly.  Susannah was singing there.  

It was soooo windy again today.  It was +11c first thing this morning but soon cooled off to -3c by lunch time!!  The wind just blew the warm weather in and right out again!!  The flag outside of the school was flapping away!!  It looked so lovely against the blue sky though!  

We headed home and I finished prepping for my first students to arrive!

I taught my first class today.  It seemed to go really well.  I enjoyed meeting everyone and and loved the art they created.  Each piece was so different and individual, and they were each able to go home at the end of the session with a completed canvas!!  

They are all signed up for other classes in the New Year which is wonderful and it will be great to see them again!  

It was the first time I had taught for a long while, but for a first time it went fine and the biggest challenge really was space.  That won't be an issue come January, and neither will be clear-up afterwards!  

Had a great chat with Nicole this afternoon too about future plans - so that is great news too!!  

Once the class was over, I sat and had lunch with Abby and Sam, and then we spent the afternoon pottering about and chatting - we did some baton twirling together....and we worked on our online class. Abby and I printed off our next assignments and wrote about them in our journals and we decorated our journals too.  

Sam worked on his pet store he has created...it helps him with his math and his money math in particular!  He also did some art/ crafts for a while.  

This evening the younger three went to their dads house while Laurence and I went to get him some jeans and a pair of headphones - his headphones keep breaking and he isn't sure why - he thinks his phone is breaking them....something with the connection....but we'll see I guess!!  This last pair only lasted since Vegas!!  

Today is the anniversary of the accident that sadly killed Mandy's children Ashley and Cameron.  I think of them often.  I think of Mandy often too and hope she is doing well.  

Today is also my children's half sisters birthday.  Ella Paige Fernandez.  They have never met her.  They  will probably never know each other well, but at least I can say I always tried to make sure they knew they had a sister and every year I make sure to remind them it's her birthday today.

It isn't a date that is easily forgotten as she was born the same day as the accident :(  


Mother and Daughter...


Abigail and I are currently taking the Brave Girls Club Mother and Daughter class.  It's a wonderful online class that uses art and journaling, amongst other things, to create lasting memories and keepsakes for each other!!  

The class has videos and coursework - and includes assignments we have to do!!

Last week we worked together to create these question cards (above) and tonight we headed into town, curled up in some armchairs in Second Cup, and spent an hour or so answering all the questions together!!  We took turns asking each other a question and then listened to each others answers, talked about them, drank our drinks (Holiday London Fog and Candy Cane Hot Chocolate) and chatted together!!

We didn't write anything down, but in a few weeks we will have another assignment where we have to remember what each other answered and we have to journal about it!!

It was so much fun and a lovely way to spend time together.

Abby is very much my mini-me :)

xxx

Lifting the Stanley Cup!!


Headed to United Cycle today to kit Abby out with her baton twirling gear....while we were there I snapped a picture of Sam by the giant Stanley Cup...and then he asked if I'd snap a picture of him pretending to lift it!  I told him it was a great idea and he told me he got the idea from Despicable Me - when the guy takes a picture pretending to hold the Pyramid!!  :)

I love his memory :)  

And I love how great this picture came out!!!

xxx

Dec 4, 2011

Morning cuddles :)


Sam was playing on my phone this morning and started snapping pictures....I told him if I had to be photographed, then so did he :)  

The other person photographed a bit like this was my friend Jason...whose photo on FB this morning made me laugh out loud :)  

What a great way to start the day...cuddles and laughter!!!  :)

Oh and a good morning from someone special didn't hurt ;)

A Greenland Christmas Gathering...

Today we went to the local garden centre, where they were having their Annual Christmas gathering.  It was much busier than past years - perhaps because it was warmer than past years?  I'm not sure....but it was most definitely very busy!  

As soon as we arrived we ran into friends - JoAnne and JP :)  They had been sensible and got there early - they had already been on their sleigh ride!!  We didn't get to chat long as Abigail was in a rush to get her face painted...so off we went!!

Abigail had her face painted, which was the first thing she wanted to do - Rudolph:  


We went outside and roasted marshmallows:



One of the highlights of the Christmas store there is the carousel they have EVERY year.  It is soooooo beautiful!!  I LOVE Carousels soooo much :)  There is something so magical about them!  I remember watch Susannah on the one in Edinburgh.  And the one at Wookey Hole :)  And I remember seeing the children on the one at Disney too!!  And I rode on the one at Fort Edmonton this Summer - and at Calaway Park this year!!  


After the Christmas gathering we went to a craft sale in the Agora Centre.  It was in aid of the Cancer Relay Run.  There were some beautiful stalls there.  Susannah was right when she said it would make a fantastic place to have the farmers market in the Winter!!!  There was a lady selling Tutu's that Abby loved but in the end she chose a head band with two flowers that she can clip on and off:


Getting sprinkles put on their cookies at the garden centre:


Susannah and Maddie decorating cookies:


Yesterday Sam and Abby went to see Santa at the Festival of Trees and they LOVED it - they haven't wanted to do that for years and it was Sams first time - he did GREAT :)  Now he is so laid back about Santa that he spotted Santa walking through the store and waved at him and gave him a high five!!!!  It was soooooo cool!!!

Then we went to see Santa again today at the Christmas Gathering and there was no line up at all so Sam walked straight up and sat with him...then Abby joined them and I got more great pictures!!  So I have two sets of GREAT pictures of them with Santa :)  And they have some great stories of meeting santa and chatting with him :)  

It was wonderful....It is so wonderful to be able to share these amazing moments in their lives :)  They really are little for such a short time :)  

Right now they are playing hide and seek together and it is so sweet listening to them :)  

Last night we sat and watched 'A Christmas Story' together and ate candy canes :)  fun :)  

Wanna date me??? hahaha Check this out :)

"If an Aquarius finds error in a relationship with another person they end the relationship altogether. They do not require perfection, what they truly want is loyalty and respect and when that is gone the connection is gone forever. An Aquarius can forgive, they just can’t forget."


I was reading an article on the connection/ relationships between Aquarius and Virgo....and I read this about Aquarians...and I think this is very true about me.  I do forgive people.  I forgive very easily...but it is sooo true that I never forget.  And yes, I have no problem with ending a relationship - I do NOT expect perfection...but yes, loyalty and respect.  Mainly loyalty....


And omg I just love THIS ARTICLE ABOUT DATING ME - especially the do's and don'ts!!!  hahaha!!  So very true!!!  omg seriously!!!  I am so VERY Aquarian!!!!  (click the purple writing to read article)


Oh and this about my Virgo guy :(  -


"Although complimentary in some ways, a love match between a Virgo man and Aquarius is quite the odd combination. As an Earth sign, Virgo is introverted and judgmental, while the Aquarius woman is a social butterfly. However, you share a love for intellectual and humanitarian pursuits, which can help form a connection and balance out such vast differences in personality. While the mysterious Virgo may hold your interest for a while, eventually the relationship is likely to runs its course."


So that isn't great huh?  lol...typical!  


And this below is about Aquarian Women - much of which I can relate to:  




A Friend Collector
This air sign is like the sky -- her eyes are just as blue, and her mind is just as wide. She is known for being cool, remote even. Her mind is often set to "Roam," where she comes and goes, bringing back the unexpected.
She has a social ease, and makes acquaintances that last. Time is relative to the Aquarian woman, so it matters not if you've known her a day or a lifetime. Her contact list is full, with an eclectic mix of characters. Known to look beyond labels, she dates across the age, race and culture spectrum. She likes to be friends first, and stay that way, no matter what.
Beautiful Mind
Her strength of individuality shines through in any conversation. She prides herself on being a progressive thinker. She's the last to agree with anyone's opinion, just to boost his or her ego. This sets her apart, as a true free thinking woman, which can be intimidating to some.
She'll be impressed if you know your own mind, and bring stimulating ideas to the table. Her thinking is often global, so if you're up to speed on the latest sweeping trends, that helps. She loves a challenge, and can be a maddening debater. Some Aquarians are relentless with their focus on one issue, and can drive those around them crazy with it.
Be prepared for a heady time, where it seems things never drop down into the personal. If you're someone who needs to feel someone out emotionally -- like a water sign -- she's a tough one for you to trust. Earth signs may find it hard to imagine cuddling this alluring, but distant persona. In general, fire and other air signs do well with the Aquarius woman. But look for common ground, and remember that there's more to your birth chart, and compatibility could be found elsewhere to balance things out.
Gizmo Girl
The female Waterbearer considers herself a citizen of the world, with real or virtual friends from all over. She finds worldliness attractive, and it won't hurt if you're into gadgets n' gizmos. If she's not home, she'll Skype you, so it helps if you're already hooked up.
And yet, she doesn't want to be a slave to technology, and is known to vanish, with phone turned off or Facebook profile disabled. I know one Aquarius Moon woman that checks her email once a week. The Aquarian woman values her time and abhors being locked into a routine, and if she finds it's too much, she'll cut the cords and try something new.
She's unpredictable like that. Once you think you've got her deets, the line is disconnected. It's her nature to stay free, and even unreachable, though she is often a person of high integrity. She's aimed on the future, and is often preoccupied with ideas that are ahead-of-their-time. She casts a wide net, and gets absorbed in what others call fringey or taboo. She seeks novelty and experimentation, is at home at the cutting edge.
Can You Roll?
She's attracted to what's truly original about you, especially if it's a strange bent. Others might roll their eyes, but she wants to hear your most bizarre musings. She'll warm to you, if you accept her own quirks, and give her the space she needs to truly be free.
Be interesting. Wear something that has a wild story to go along with it, or makes you stand out. Go in without any pre-set judgements about what goes on in her head, despite how she looks on the outside. Show your own radical side, and celebrate the ways you flaunt convention. She admires those with a passion for a cause


Dec 3, 2011

love and other stuff....



Love this quote:   "new love brings about magical things. Butterflies flitting about in your stomach, heat channeling its way through your loins. You discover your new lover’s likes and dislikes, their special spots and the size and shape of their genitalia. What a wondrous time!"

Hhhmmm and puzzling....and uncertain....I had a total rebound relationship last year...which was fun and with a really great guy.  The PERFECT guy for a rebound relationship...such a great guy that my kids still think the world of him!  So thats good.  

But since then I have wanted to be single and I have LOVED being single and part of me - a HUGE part of me doesn't want to give that up EVER again....I think I might be happy being single for the rest of my life!!  

Which makes me wonder what the hell I'm doing....

xxx 


The Festival of Trees :)















Fabulous day :)  
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xxx
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