Saturday....

After a quiet Saturday morning at home, we headed to Whyte Ave, where people were busy celebrating Cinco De Mayo - the Mexican celebration!!!  

After heading to Mars and Venus to get our Roller Derby tickets, we went to DQ for something to eat.  Unfortunately Sam noticed that his burger bun had GREEN MOLD on it - and so we returned it and as well as replacing his food, they also gave us free ice creams.  

Sam is still at the lovely age where he will smile for the camera:

Whereas Abigail just pulls faces:

As does Susannah....lol:

The 'mini' size Blizzard is JUST the right size - perfect!

We did a little shopping and then headed to the North West of Edmonton, to watch the Roller Derby.  Although we have been several times, this was Abigail and Sams first time - as we always go when they are at their dads.  

It wasn't a great idea for them really - I think the game was too long.  Abigail was having a BAD day with her Tourettes and mood swings (full moon tonight so maybe that didn't help) and Sam found it boring after the first half an hour.  There were tons of kids there tonight tonight - none of whom were interested in watching - it's definitely a teen upwards game/ sport!!  And a lot of them had those annoying cowbells/ noise makers which were driving us CRAZY!!!  

So - all in all it wasn't the best night at roller derby.  The game was good though and we will go again when the kids are at their Dads!  

It was a 'double header' tonight which means there were two games instead of just the one.  

After the roller derby we headed home and I was hoping to get Abby and Sam settled into bed so I could go out - but I don't think it was meant to be.

 I snapped pictures of the sunset on the way home:

And gave up on going out - and just flopped on the bed with Rosie - yes this is who I share my bed with every night:

This is my 'mirror wall' in my bedroom.  Mirrors that I have bought here and there and spray painted.  I love how they look all together:

And this is my other wall.  The basket is for bits and pieces/ paperwork/ clutter.  I have all my necklaces that I wear hanging from my pinboard.  I really like wearing different necklaces each day - I like that I can see them all clearly here and just pick which one I want each day:

Oh and yes I did do a face today...just haven't added the pictures yet - but I am still up to date with my 29 faces in May challenge :)  

So, Saturday is over and done with.  Several of our plans changed - as my horoscopes said they would all week - and wow have my plans this week ever been changed lol - every day I think!  

Tomorrow - not sure - have to pick Laurence up from town as he hasn't been home since Friday morning.  We might go to the Nature Centre as they have a special event on - or maybe the Body, Mind and Spirit show at Rexall.  Or maybe Elk Island Park if the weather is good.  

Hhhmmm I guess we shall see how we feel in the morning.

Goodnight!!

x

Images I've loved today...

This picture is blissful.  Just perfect!

I think I want to make some bunting for the porch for Summer!

Friday.....

Today was another mix of sunshine and showers - which ended with a HUGE downpour early evening.  This weather does make for some good pictures though, with the very dark storm clouds looming.  

This morning was spent helping Susannah to finish her art homework, art journaling, doing math with Abby and Sam, writing and spelling with Sam...and then mid afternoon we had to run into town for some errands.   

We have also noticed that a few of our painted rocks have been picked up now - I wonder who found them and took them home?  :)  The children get very excited to go back and see if they are still there or if someone has found them :)  

We left one under this tree and yes it was gone.  But in return we saw leaves opening from the buds - this is the first tree with leaves that I have seen so far this Spring so I couldn't resist snapping a picture of the baby leaves :)

Rainbow at the back of our house:

We were driving towards - and through - a complete rainbow on the way home!!

Dark skies:

29 faces in May - day 4

This is my face for today.  I did the background first in pastels and KNEW that I wanted to do a page to do with the ocean, then I decided on a Mermaid....and I added fish scales to her tail with my Sakura silver star pen.  I then looked for a quote online to do with the sea.

Friday Fill ins...

And...here we go!

1. After a while, It all seems pointless.
2. The rain has stopped at least.
3. Well, anyway, I am glad it's Friday.
4. My friends send the BEST pictures and quotes to me.
5. I always remain positive and focused on family.
6. My kids and our crazy happy life keeps me going.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to no clue - but I think we will go somewhere, tomorrow my plans include going to Whyte Ave to get roller derby tickets go to the market which the kids LOVE, then in the evening we are going to Roller Derby....then we are going to a party at my friends place after the roller derby and Sunday, I want to relax and recover from Sunday - pick Laurence up, drop Susies friend home and maybe do some more yard work!

scenes from our Thursday....

These pictures of Laurence are the first ones where I can see that he looks like ME!!

He has my mouth and chin - and if you cover up from the nose up it looks like me:

It rained heavily all evening/ night but it was lovely.  Love listening to the rain.

The frogs seemed to love it too as they were even louder :)

Susie snapped these of me in the kitchen late last night:

Art journaling pages....

This is the journal I am working in right now - saw it at Dollarama and loved it-

snapped it up as it was the only one there - and I am LOVING creating in it!  I think it's my favourite so far- the paper is lovely to draw on and it seems to work really well.  Shame it is lined, but the lines never bother me really.  

This one is based on a quote my friend Trish sent me.  

With this one I used modeling paste for the first time - it was fun creating with it and I love the texture of the heart.  I let it dry over night and then added red glitter gel.  I can't wait to use this product in next weeks art journaling class!!

Some images I've seen online lately and loved....

Going to do this on a wall somewhere with all the odd bits of old cedar I have left.  Will do different colours and different words but same idea:

Beautiful!!

Wednesday tag..

1. My daughter2 is graduating from university this month and plans to teach elementary school. What are three qualities you most want to see evidenced in a teacher?

Passion to encourage kids to ENJOY learning - not focusing on test results and expectations, but on installing a LOVE of learning into each and every child they teach.

2. You can tell a lot about a person by

  How they deal with the bad days as opposed to the good.  Also in the way they treat service staff!!

3. What song makes you think spring?

Here Comes The Sun - the version from Bee Movie :)  

4. May 1st is Mother Goose Day...share your favorite nursery rhyme.

Hickory Dickory Dock.

5. What makes someone unforgettable?

The way they made me feel.

6. Should music and/or art be part of a well rounded education?

Of course!!!!  But it is more important to follow a child's interests...yet they need to experience these things in their lives to find their passion - and then follow it - so the more they are introduced to in the amazing world, the better.

7. What social situations make you flustered and nervous?

first days - in classes, jobs...I wouldn't say they make me 'flustered' but nervous yes.  

8. Insert your own random thought here

This evening has just flown by - can't believe how fast it went!  How can it be bedtime already???