Clay pots.....

Chris did pottery with Sam and Abby while Lloyd and I were out on Wednesday.  Yesterday they painted their pots and then when the paint was dry, they gave them a couple of coats of glossy modpodge to make them lovely and shiny :)  

Abigail has been doing pottery at her art classes - she made two dog bowls and they are currently in the kiln - we can go and collect them at the end of February.  I can't wait to see what they look like when they are done :)  

Stopping Sam from blowing out the candles!!!!

Susie had to try really hard to stop Sam blowing out her candles :)  It was funny!

Traditional pictures - and how it's NOT easy!!! lol!

Rhona asked if it's a tradition for us to take these group shots around the birthday cakes, and yes - we do this every time someone has a birthday!  If you're here and it's your birthday then this happens to you!!   The thing is - this was my birthday cake for Wednesday but in the end none of us were much in the mood for birthday cake on my birthday,so we decided to use it for Susannah for yesterday and she will have her main cake next week when her friends sleep over!!

Susannah did blow out half the candles and then pushed the cake towards me and told me to blow out the rest though!!!  :)  She's a sweetheart and so thoughtful!!

Chris calls me the 'Photo Nazi' because I nag them all to look at the camera and then get grouchy because there is always one pulling a silly face or not looking at the camera or whatever.....so now I have started to give up and I just snap away and get silly pictures instead - because thats life right???  And this year is all about relaxing and learning to BREATHE and not worrying about all the small sh*t ;)

I'd rather have fun now instead of worrying about whether they are all looking at the camera ;)  

Cake time......

Yesterdays visitor to the feeder...

Susannah's birthday sunset....

Happy Birthday Spencer!!!

I want to wish a very Happy Birthday to JoAnnes Son Spencer, who is celebrating today!!

Have a wonderful day today Spencer - and a wonderful weekend!!!! 

My birthday....

Lloyd took yesterday off to spend my birthday with me.  We went to West Edmonton Mall for a few hours and had lunch at Cafe Europa which we really enjoyed.  We each had a panini and then had the dessert buffet.  Is there anything nicer than being able to help yourself to as much dessert as you like on your birthday??????  :)  That looks a lot on my plate and yes it's 6 desserts, but they ARE mini ones and the plate is small.......sigh.....and I resisted going up for a second trip!!  But I do plan to take Susannah back there for a girls day out and coffee and dessert :)

We did a little shopping and had to pick a few things up for Susannah's birthday - and had to run in to the Apple store, but we both agreed that lingering over lunch in Cafe Europa was really lovely!!!  The atmosphere in there was perfect for a lazy relaxing lunch.

We picked up Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on dvd and spent the evening curled up with the whole family watching that by the fire :)

It was a lovely birthday.  Wonderful!!!

Another 2010 goal met!!

Lloyd surprised me on Tuesday as he had Fed-exed a tin of caviar to us!!  It was one of my goals to try caviar this year as I have never tried it!  I always see it on tv and in movies - especially in one of my favourite movies 'You've Got Mail'  where Joe Fox steals the caviar 'garnish'...

I was making myself a piece of toast around 5pm Tuesday and Lloyd started fiddling with something on the island - I wasn't paying much attention and then he handed me something that looked like a tin of shoe polish!  I didn't really focus on it and he was mumbling about something....and then I realised what it was!!!!  It was sooooo funny!  I was thrilled!  So excited!  I couldn't wait to try it :)  The caviar came with a pack of these little pancake type things that you eat it with - so we all tried a bit.  My first mouthful I think I had a bit too much caviar and too little pancake and it was DISGUSTING!!

OMG it was soooooo fishy and YUCK!  I just ran to the sink and was sick!  And of course Lloyd was taking pictures of me trying my first taste of caviar!!!! hahahaha  It was GROSS!!!  I am so glad I didn't try it in a restaurant!!

So then I tried another bit - a smaller bit of caviar on a bigger bit of the pancakey stuff - and then it was really nice! I really liked it!  It isn't something I would go out of my way to have - but I wouldn't NOT eat it!

But I am 38 and I HAVE had caviar :)

Susannah and Laurence were NOT impressed.  But they are 12 and 14 and have already tried caviar and I'm pleased.  I think it's important to try these things.  Be adventurous!!  You only live once and life is short!

Ok...so.....whats next????????

Anniversary dinner

iphone snapshots that aren't too clear because the restaurant was candle-lit.  On Tuesday Lloyd and I went for a very romantic dinner at The Creperie downtown.  

The food was wonderful and it was a really lovely atmosphere.  We had the Croustille fromage to start - which are Deep fried, lightly seasoned cheese crepes. Served with a garlic flavoured dip.

Lloyd had the Crepe Miramar  which was bite sized chicken breast, baby shrimp and fruit cocktail in a light curry cream sauce, while I had the crepe asparagus.  Mine was really delicious, but I tried some of Lloyds and I have to admit his was just GORGEOUS!!!!

For dessert Lloyd had Creme Caramel, and I had Crepe Caribbean which was

bananas sprinkled with dark rum in a sweet crepe, topped with chocolate sauce, whipped cream and toasted coconuts. Soooooo yummy!!!!

I had a fair bit of wine during the meal and had an all together LOVELY evening :)  Oh and there were two chocolate dipped strawberries in that bowl but I had already eaten one before I took the picture lol!  And yes Lloyd thinks I'm insane for taking pictures of all my food :)  But he loves me in spite of my insanity ;)   

A very happy birthday girl :)

More Birthday Wishes!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to my Beautiful Daughter Susannah, who turns 12 years old today :)

Susannah has headed off to school today with cupcakes for her class and for the choir.  It's crazy hair day today and pj day too and also hot lunch day and they have other fun things happening today as well.  Susannah says she can't believe they are doing all these fun things on HER birthday just by coincidence!!  And then tomorrow they have the day off :)

Her 'party' of sorts is next week - a movie night with friends.  We're going out for dinner as a family this weekend to celebrate :)

Have a lovely birthday Susannah

xxx

The best birthday 'treat'....

Today I had to go and get my driving licence renewed (thanks Sharon for warning me that I had to have my picture taken!!) and so while I was at the registry office, I finally FINALLY changed my name legally to my married name :)

Finally, after 3 years of marriage, I am officially Mrs T :)

Now to change all the legal 'stuff'.....

Happy Birthday Wishes!!!!

I want to wish a very happy birthday TODAY to my friend Lorraine who turns 40!!!  Woohoo a special birthday on a  VERY special day :)

I also want to say a very happy birthday to Shawna's little girl A!!!  And Dana's Son C - both of whom are celebrating today!!!

and next I want to say Happy birthday to:

ME

:)

If you're celebrating your birthday today - have a wonderful day :)

Junque Journals

Check out these videos on how to create Junque Journals.  I saw the link to them on Bernice's blog and think they are just fantastic!!  Yet another wonderfully creative way to use composition books!  And of course regular readers will know how much I love composition journals!!!

I can't wait until I have time to sit and make one of these - I already have a BIG stock of composition books ready to go!!  :)