More Instagram snapshots

Music store....

We did some running around yesterday and one of our stops was at the music store for Susannah.....it was a great place for taking Instagram snapshots!!!

That These Two Will Live.

Yesterday we went to see my friend Sharla, a fellow homeschooler, who was signing copies of her new book in a local store.  I finally managed to get my copy of her wonderful book and have it signed by her, and I started reading it yesterday - it's truly a wonderful read!!  Yay I know a famous author!!  lol  It was kind of funny, because we were talking about her need to possibly travel to BC to do book signings in stores and how difficult it is to juggle a large family and book tours - and we were saying how similar it is to the movie 'Cheaper By The Dozen' :)  

You can read about the book launch BY CLICKING HERE

Congratulations Sharla - on your fabulous book and its success - but mostly on your BEAUTIFUL and incredible family xxx

Library afternoon :)

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Our Friday :)

Sam still isn't well and I am fighting off whatever it is he gave me...and today we were on call in case my friend needed us as she had to head to the hospital today and wasn't sure her hubby would be home - so we missed the classes we were supposed to be in today.  

Instead we spent the day at home and made the most of it!!  Sam worked on the story he is writing...it's quite an exciting story so far about a dog :)  I helped him with his spelling for a while and then Abigail helped for a while.  

I'm so glad I didn't push him with his reading last year when he wasn't keen -  KNEW it was the right thing to do.  They say that 7 is actually the ideal age for children to learn to read...their brain development is just right at this age.  And he is suddenly really interested and keen to read and write.  

Abigail made another dream catcher - I think she plans to take this one to her dads house to hang in her bedroom there.  She said the dreamcatcher worked last night!!

She also made more valentines!!

Susannah finished another book yesterday and today played guitar and relaxed and pottered about!

Abby baked cookies and then made Susannah some hashbrowns!  

Then we got the big bucket of corks out and we looked online for crafts to make with them - Sam decided on boats - and we tried a few different designs!!  Then we set sail in the bathroom sink!  They floated!!!  Yay!!  In the end we decided to get in the bath and sail our boats in there!!  Much more fun!!

The sails got wet and so he dried them over the heating vent and then re-used them!!  He created all kinds of stories about the boats - I think his was named The Catarina, and mine was called Little Louie

Abigail made a man out of corks instead :)  

The cookies Abby made were amazing as usual:

And I also got caught up on my online class and journal:

Oh and this morning Abby and Sam created a race car from a kit that Sam got for Christmas - it is made from bits of cardboard and came in a book but has real wheels - it was really neat!!

You can see Sammy still looks run down in this picture :(  

Some Valentines we've been working on:

A hot bath this evening was much needed and blissful:

Friday fill-ins....

And...here we go!

1. When it comes time to make a decision, I Just go for it...I don't have a problem normally.
2. Don't stay down for long - that must be the rule.
3. Ma says, Goodnight John-boy.
4. I can't have the heating on at the same time as the tumble dryer - or the power goes! haha.
5. I never saw it at the movies, but it comes out on dvd tomorrow.
6. love is  not a new invention.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to resting and recovering, tomorrow my plans include no clue yet which makes a HUGE change for us for a weekend and Sunday, I want to - again, no clue...but no doubt we will do something and go somewhere and have fun!

Wednesday tag - a day late :)

1. What is something you are loving right now?

The excitement of the new business and how it is growing - discussing it with my partner and seeing the website and hearing people's responses to the classes and to our plans for future classes and the entire community.  

2. Paris, Venice, New York, and Rome are considered four of the most romantic cities in the world. Which one would you most like to visit?

Well, I've already been to Paris and New York.  I'd like to go to Venice.  Rome would be nice too.

3. Are you a romantic?

Yes.  But not overly.  I find too much romance claustrophobic.  

4. What’s your favorite love story made for the Big Screen?

I like City of Angels, When a Man Loves a Woman, You've Got Mail, etc etc...hmmmm I guess I like Meg Ryan ;p

5. Everyone loves Pooh bear and friends…which character are you most like and why?

Tigger.....or Christopher Robin.

6. What’s the best chocolate something you’ve ever eaten?

A moussey choccy dessert from Superstore

7. Share a favorite quote about love.

Love - hahahahahahaha  ;p 

8. Insert your own random thought here.

I hate colds.  I had better feel better tomorrow!!!!

Making dreamcatchers...

One of the things we did today was to make a dream catcher. 

It wasn't an easy project, but together we did it!!  In the end it had lovely tassels and feathers attached and is now hanging in Abby's bedroom :)  

Handmade birthday card

This beautiful card arrived for me today...it is handmade by my wonderful friend Arleen in Calgary!  Arleen always credits me for encouraging her to get started in card making - and gratitude journaling!!  But she only has herself to thank for her amazing talent - the card is stunning!  I have always admired her work online, but seeing a card in real life is wonderful!  

I have never met Arleen but we hope to change that this year and make this the year we finally get together!!!

Little visitor....

As we were heading out this afternoon, we spotted this little guy sitting 

on the roof of the bus shelter at the end of our driveway.  

He just sat there and let me snap some pictures of him and didn't seem to mind at all :)  Maybe he was saying thank you for all the nuts I put out for him the other day - I put out a big bowl full of hazel nuts etc that I thought the squirrels might like :)  

Our Wednesday.....

My poor little guy isn't feeling too great today.  We were supposed to spend today at the museum but we decided to stay home this morning as he was feeling a bit run down - as you can see in the picture above.  Just a bit of a cold really but we'll save the museum for next week instead!  

Instead we stayed home for the morning, watched a movie and made crafts. Sam made monsters, while Abigail made more clothes for her doll.  Then we made Valentines.  

Abigail and Sam have a whole long list of people to give Valentines to this year...and we have a few different ones we are making.  This is just one of them.  These were fun to make :)  

We did have to go out this afternoon though!  I had an appointment downtown, so we made the most of the drive and went to the Bottle Depot with the recycling, and also went to the Reuse Centre and stocked up with supplies for Sculpture classes and other art classes.  

Headed home via Michaels for canvases for tomorrows Vision boards class, and then on to Trish's house to pick up eggs - I always get my eggs from her now - farm eggs and they are sooooo good!  Yum!!  So much nicer than store bought eggs!  

Tonight I was totally exhausted and drained from my day - wanted to go and meet Darryl for Chinese, but was fed up and tired....and still had to get a vision board prepped for tomorrow, so we made plans for tomorrow night instead.  Abigail helped me set up the art room ready for the class and I created an Inspiration board (more-so than a vision board) for myself:

Sculpture classes wound up today....

Today was the last sculpture class of this block.  We focused on paper sculpture again and created spheres which they could then embellish and use as hanging decorations or use their individual imaginations to alter the spheres as they wished.  Some made flowers, some made small spheres inside bigger spheres, one made his into a lantern complete with flame.  

The second activity today was to get into teams of two and work together to build a 7 floor skyscraper out of mini marshmallows and toothpicks.  They all LOVED this activity and were very focused on it throughout despite the sugar involved :)  

My next class is a two hour class on creating a vision/ dream boards - learn how a vision board can help you reach your goals and dreams.  We will spend two hours creating a beautiful canvas full of your future ambitions - or focus on a goal you have for this year!!  Positive affirmations, inspirational words, favourite words, quotes and pictures that will will help you to see what it is you want from life.  Find out how to focus more clearly on long term goals, how to stay focused and challenged!!  Learn how to stay true to your dreams and goals!!  Create a vision board for a happy life:

(this pic is not my own)

Rosie Posie.

Rosie snuggled up to my arm on the bed tonight, sleeping soundly.  Her breath against my arm is so warm.  She is so sweet and loving.  I adore her. Such a good girl!

Monday night supper....

The kids have been requesting hashbrown casserole for the last week, so yesterday we grabbed the ingredients and last night Abigail asked if SHE could make it!  So, with a little help, she made the above dinner :)  Yum!!!  Well done Abby!  It was delicious!  As Abby got to make dinner, Sam got to light the candle - well supervised :)  So proud was he!!

The topping is really crunchy and delicious - we use crushed up sour cream and chive chips mixed with grated cheddar - sprinkled over the casserole and baked until golden :)