Victoria School Grade 12 Award night

Last week was Christopher's Grade 12 Award night.  We were invited to attend because Christopher was to be given an important award there - we just weren't sure what!!  Chris didn't even know what! 

Chris won awards in Shooting the Dramatic Screenplay 35 and Film Studies 35 IB.

He was also awarded the C. O. Hicks Award which recognizes a Grade 12 Male student who exhibits outstanding citizenship.  

He was also given a $3,500  scholarship towards his post secondary studies  at UBC from the 

Victoria School Foundation for the Arts.  

Last year he received a scholarship for a film camp, and he was also given a $1,000 Loran scholarship. 

Unfortunately the lights were very bright in the theatre and the pictures are poor.  

Now Radio garage sale....

Last saturday Laurence and I went to the Now Radio garage sale - it was fun to see all the radio hosts in real life - they were all there joking about and running the stations own table.....and I bought this bike :)

Telus World of Science

On Monday we decided to head over to the Telus World of Science and check out the Sesame Street Body Exhibition.  We were really impressed with it and had a GREAT time!!!  It's a very hands on exhibit - so much to see, do and learn!!  

It was soooo much fun!!!

There were a few school parties there while we were there and they were so rude and mean and badly behaved that I think Abigail was quite shocked by them!!!  She commented quite a few times afterwards about how she couldn't believe what they were like and how badly behaved and nasty they were even though they didn't know her!  

They were rude to the staff at the science centre too and climbing on things they shouldn't and broke off a microphone from a display...were running around screaming and yelling, pushing in front of everyone and basically just horrible to be around!!!  Really unpleasant!  

Hhhmmm yep can definitely see the benefits of sending the kids to school lmao!!!  

Wednesday tag :)

1. What is one thing on your bucket list? If you don't have a bucket list let's pretend you do.  To go to Japan and see the Cherry Blossoms in the Springtime :)  




2. What makes a good dad?  someone who is actively involved, interested, fun and provides love consistency and security.  


3. Are you afraid of insects? Which ones?  mosquitoes drive me nuts - their noise and the fact they HURT and ITCH!!  I'm not afraid of any though....


4. We're barbecuing...what's on the grill at your house?  we haven't grilled yet this year....but when we do, we have corn, potatoes, burgers, mushroom kebabs....


5. Do you believe that playing is more important than winning?  Most definitely but it's frustrating when the person you are playing doesn't feel that way.  I'm not in to competitive sports...they don't interest me at all...I'd much rather just go and have fun as a family swimming or whatever than have the kids in competitive sports that an effect their self esteem....it either leaves them feeling like crap or makes them arrogant.


6. Do you tan? Use self tanners? Visit tanning salons? See your dermatologist at least once a year?   I tan and visit the tanning salon....yes I know it's not good for the skin but mentally it is VERY good for me...it makes me feel sooooo relaxed, boosts my self esteem because I look so much better with a bit of colour....


7. Five years ago I would never imagine that today I would be going through a bitter divorce, be living apart from Lloyd, that he'd hate me and be playing such nasty and vindictive games with the children :(


8. Insert your own random thought here.  Why am I having to have my heating on in JUNE??????

The Lilacs are almost done for another year...the smell is always sooooo incredible...I think if I stay here I will buy another - maybe a white one....and plant it on the other side by the deck....I think I need to buy some more blossom trees too - maybe an apple tree or pear tree...

Stood up

After a long day out last week I got the children bathed and showered and ready for their dad to collect them and take them to Chris's Grade 12 award Ceremony.  Unfortunately at the last minute he changed his mind and decided not to take them :(  They were very disappointed :(  

For Today......

Outside My Window... It is raining....the raindrops are running down the window and I have been awake since 6:20am listening to it.  It is grey outside but my Daisies have started to flower, so they believe that Summer is here even if nothing else does!!  :)

I am thinking...about so many things.  Had an interesting talk with Darren last night about my house...and now I'm back to square one not knowing what to do about it :(  Bloody house!!!   Bloody decisions!!!  F*CK!!!  It's not like it's a minor decision either - it's like a MILLION DOLLAR decision :(

I am thankful for...the choices I have to make.....the position I am in...that my concerns are the concerns I have and although they are stressful, I am very fortunate to be in the position I am in.  I know that eventually this legal case will be sorted out and I will be fine.  Things could be so much worse.  Many people going through divorce are not as lucky as I am.

From the kitchen...delicious corn on the cob for supper last night.....although it was soooooooo MESSY to eat...we were all dribbling it down our chins and it was so funny....but YUMMY!!!!  :)

I am wearing...a pj top and underwear....

I am creating...a journal for SR2, my regular art journal....

I am going...swimming today.  Yay!!!
I am reading...The Help by Kathryn Stockett for Book Group, but I haven't picked it up much this week because of my homework for SR2

I am hoping...for some dry weather so I can get the grass cut in the next few days.

I am hearing... The rain outside, birds chirping....my Robins I think...and Sams funny sleepy noises beside me..

Around the house...we have changed the way the chores are done and it seems to work much better.  Instead of changing it twice a day, it changes weekly.  So each child has the same chore for a whole week.  That way they have no excuse for not knowing what their chore is.  It changes on a Monday morning and on a Sunday they have to make sure they do their chore FULLY so it is all up to date for the new person to start the next day.

One of my favorite things...My SR group.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...swimming, library, a craft day at Joannes tomorrow, farmers market if its dry, Homeschool park day, Museum, Education Station, 

Fun with friends at Homeschool Park Day

Sam had a blast in the sand with his friends last Thursday at homeschool park day :)  

My snuggle bunny...

Sam told me the other day that he thinks he will still be coming in during the night to sleep in my bed when he is 12.....sigh....

Mind you I have to admit I love our morning cuddles :)  He's my hot water bottle too - so warm and cuddly :)  and I love watching him sleep :)  

I don't even hear him come in during the night....I just wake up in the morning and he's there!  lol!

Ten questions for Wednesday

{one} how many times have you been a bridesmaid/maid of honor?  Never


{two} what’s the last thing you do before you fall asleep at night?  drink water, check the time, check the alarm is on.



{three} you just won your dream vacation, all expenses paid. where are you going? Japan in Springtime to see the Cherry blossoms.



{four} what is your favorite outdoor activity?  Swimming in an outdoor pool.



{five} as a child, what did you want to “be when you grew up”? did you end up there?  educational psychologist.  kind of lol....but instead I am homeschooling my children and an advocate for choice in education.



{six} what are 3 things your dream home would have that you don’t currently have?  a swimming pool, luxury bathroom with bath height window overlooking my land....fireplace in my bedroom with reading nook.



{seven} what’s for dinner tonight? something at the farmers market...



{eight} if someone stopped by your house unannounced on a typical Saturday night, what would they find you doing?  I either wouldn't be home OR maybe the kids would have a friend here staying over and we'd be watching a movie...or I'd be art journaling or generally hanging out.



{nine} what’s your average monthly water bill?  I don't have a water bill really as we have a well - but I do buy bottled water....no idea how much I spend on that a month....



{ten} what do you do to relax?  art journal, create mixed media art, go on facebook or blog, read, soak in the bath, take Rosie for a walk...watch the birds/ sit on the porch...hang out with the children or friends...

Home....

.....Love

Evening sun...

My apple tree is blossoming..

So pretty :)  

For today:

Outside My Window... It is dark...and silent.

I am thinking...I should really go to sleep but I haven't updated my blog for sooo long.  I hope the last two quads sell this week.  A few people are interested and have asked to come and look at them...I am hopeful.  So far no one has come and looked at anything and NOT bought it...so lets hope the same goes for these last two.

I am thankful for...The lady at John Deere NOT thinking I was completely insane after I practically had a breakdown in the store and told her my entire lifestory and told her I wanted to ram the bloody tractor up my ex husbands ass!!  I am thankful that she had a Mom who had gone through something similar and she could totally relate.  Mix PMS with the fact that my Ex has been a total WANKER today and it doesn't make me very happy....

From the kitchen...Susannah has decided she wants to be a chef...so she is cooking as much as possible...which is fine by me...Yesterday I prepped the supper before I went out and then left her to do whatever she wanted to go with it....

I am wearing...it's midnight and I'm in bed - so my typical sleepwear.

I am creating...art journaling mainly....especially art techniques from the She Had Three Hearts class that I took recently  - by Christy Tomlinson!!!  LOVED that class - thank you sooooo much Kathy for treating me to it!  I learned soooo much and had so much fun teaching the techniques to my children too!  I am now working through Soul Restoration 2 which started TODAY!!  And I love already!!  Still can't believe I am booked in to Brave Girls Camp!!

I am going...to Fort Ed on Saturday...looking forward to that :)  Child free which is something I've always wanted to do!!  
I am reading...The Help by Kathryn Stockett - the first book for the book group I have joined.  We are meeting for the first time mid July to discuss it - I'm really looking forward to that!  I've always wanted to be in a book group!  I'm pleased to hear they have made a movie of this book too - it will be interesting to see that too - I wonder if I can persuade a few of the group members to come and see it with me!

I am hoping...those quads sell...I would really like them gone!!  I am hoping these bugs we have here finally go this week and we are all finally healthy!!  I am hoping this dull weather goes and the heat and sun is back for good!!    I am hoping the battery is easy to put in the tractor!!

I am hearing... a mosquito somewhere in the room.  Silence in the house.

Around the house...The house is clean and tidy apart from a few things - I need to wash the windows.  The main floor needs dusting and I have some laundry to do.  Tonight I decluttered and sorted all the homeschool drawers and got rid of a lot of things we no longer need...work books and sheets we will never use, old pictures, old unit studies, old craft supplies that are no good....

One of my favorite things...all the dandelions outside - when they are sunshiny yellow and so bright and cheery - AND when they turn to clocks and look so feathery and pretty and like a carpet of wishes :)  

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...a visit to the COW bus (classroom on wheels), library homeschool session on their summer reading program, farmers market...a homeschool park day, appointment with my hair stylist Amber.  Awards ceremony to see Chris get his scholarship award. Parks and Rec open house  for homeschoolers at the community centre....Fort Edmonton with friends, movies to see Pirates of the Caribbean with friends...and on Sunday????  COLLAPSE WITH EXHAUSTION  hahahaha ;)  and then hopefully find the energy to get to the antiques mall as I need a few old photographs for a project...

London

This picture of Picadilly Circus in London hangs in one of the tanning bed rooms at the tanning salon I go to :)  I soooo hope that there are coupons for tanning in the coupon book again in the Fall!  I loved the treat of tanning through the cold months - it gave me such a lift.