tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8382378561664926472024-03-05T15:59:20.776-08:00Love, Laughter, Friendship and FaithLiving life for God and my familyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-75975436379142477372014-09-02T18:24:00.000-07:002014-09-02T18:24:18.448-07:00So I did it!!I did the change!!<br />
I am now over at <a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.wordpress.com/">my new blog</a>.<br />
I plan to take things a little differently.<br />
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I really hope you all will hop over and join me there.<br />
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I have sure enjoyed having each and everyone of you here.<br />
From the very depth of my heart...THANK YOU!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-18503424287709175032014-07-15T10:28:00.000-07:002014-07-15T10:28:09.560-07:00ChangesSo I've been thinking a lot about this little blog here of mine and wondering what I'm doing?<br />
Why do I have it?<br />
What do I want to write about?<br />
Do I even want to continue?<br />
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As you all know I haven't been around in here much in the past year or so.<br />
Part if that was strictly being busy.<br />
Dance, summer, holidays, looking for a house, finding a house, buying a house, moving, etc.<br />
However a good chunk is I just stayed away.<br />
I often wondered if I would continue to write and then another blog post would pop into my head.<br />
Always another blog post.<br />
In fact I have a few in drafts and a few just on paper.<br />
However I still wasn't satisfied with actually pressing publish.<br />
So I just stayed away.<br />
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However now I've decided to comeback.<br />
I am hoping to be back and at it fully by the end of the summer.<br />
We've got lots of changes coming.<br />
Lots has been happening which I will write about, but mostly I will be sharing my heart on something that The Lord has been pressing on me for quite a while now.<br />
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So if any of you are still following me AWESOME!!!!<br />
I can't wait to see you all again soon.<br />
Get ready for some big changes!!!!<br />
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I'm coming back!!!!!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-86937394054330089862014-05-16T21:24:00.002-07:002014-05-16T21:24:56.280-07:00ContentmentI've been struggling lately to find peace.<br />
Partly because I feel unsettled with some changes we are making.<br />
Partly because some changes are happening that are not in my control.<br />
Partly because last week I struggled hard to do my bible studies.<br />
This week is somewhat better.<br />
I am however still struggling with letting go.<br />
Letting Him in fully.<br />
Fighting for that control I know I really shouldn't have in the first place.<br />
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Than I stumbled across this old post I had wrote but never published and I thought how apt it is for what I need right now.<br />
It's about how I find contentment in the middle of chaos.<br />
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Sometimes contentment can be a struggle.<br />
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Especially when you are looking for it in the wrong places.<br />
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Contentment for me means spending time with HIM!!<br />
It means spending time with my handsome hubby and wonderful children.<br />
Family, friends, pets, peace.<br />
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One thing I really noticed is the more I grew closer to the Lord, the more happier, contented and at peace I grew. Funny how those things go hand in hand. lol<br />
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Today I thought I would show you some of the places where I can find peace.<br />
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This kitty that loves to cuddle ALL THE TIME!! Wherever I am in the house she always wants to climb into my lap for a snuggle even when I am working.<br />
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My crazy sisters.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I have two more that aren't in this pic as they weren't there for the weekend. But love having the family time.<br />
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This sign that said above crazy sister gave us for house warming gift.<br />
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My girlie and her puppy.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading to the vet for the first time. There is a post soon to be up regarding that. </td></tr>
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This incredibly handsome man that I was fortunate enough to snag off of the market when we were virtually babies.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here he is helping me add some color to our house. Also a post on that coming soon.</td></tr>
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The ability to laugh at myself. To be myself and to love myself.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love my elmo onsie that my handsome hubby gave me for Christmas.</td></tr>
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How do you find contentment?<br />
Do you ever struggle with this? Please tell me I am not the only one. :)<br />
When you find yourself struggling do you know why??<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-15456193747013500832014-05-13T20:57:00.001-07:002014-05-13T20:58:01.204-07:00Becoming a MomWith Mother's Day this past Sunday I have been doing a lot of thinking not only on my own Mom but also on being a Mom.<br />
23 years ago I celebrated Mother's Day for the first time. My handsome hubby and I had given birth to a beautiful baby boy 7 months before that and I was thrilled (although extremely exhausted and slightly stressed) to be his momma.<br />
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You see, I didn't become a mommy the way I thought I was going to. It didn't quite happen as planned. I met Rob (aka my handsome hubby) in March of 1990. We hit it off pretty much immediately and soon became inseparable. Two months later he moved 6+ hours away for work. We stayed in touch via phone calls (no cell phones WAY back then. LOL). We continued to grow closer and about 6 weeks later he proposed. I accepted. :) 6 weeks later I moved in with him.<br />
Yep not quite what I had thought I would do growing up. I had assumed that I would remain 'pure' until after marriage. You know first comes love, then comes marriage, then comes Sherri pushing a baby carriage. ha<br />
Well it did kind of work that way but in a MUCH faster version.<br />
In January I became pregnant with our son and our wedding plans sped WAY up. We were married May of 1991.<br />
Our boy arrived in October of that same year.<br />
That first year was crazy. Then I became pregnant with son #2 and crazy got amped up.<br />
Five years later our beautiful daughter was born and I was a Mom to three busy young ones.<br />
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Now fast forward many many years. Our oldest is 22, our second is 20 and our baby just turned 16.<br />
We have gone through so many seasons in life.<br />
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This past week it was said to me that it I basically thought it was a mistake that I became a Mom the way I did. You know since he was conceived out of marriage. Oh and I was 19. I actually was shocked. I never once ever did I think it was a mistake.<br />
Unplanned...YES<br />
Hard...YES<br />
Exhausting...YES<br />
Challenging...YES<br />
Mistake...NO!!!!<br />
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Now I will quickly put this out there. I do not recommend this way of doing things to anyone. And in fact praying that my children will take a different path than we did.<br />
However I love our 3 crazy, challenging, beautiful, talented, frustrating, complex children VERY VERY much.<br />
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I am also so thankful and grateful for a God that forgives.<br />
That forgave me for sinning this way.<br />
That has given me forgiveness.<br />
That has shown me grace.<br />
That has loved on me, my handsome hubby and our 3 kiddos so much.<br />
That has been there when things were so rough I didn't know how I was going to put one foot in front of the other.<br />
That has been there when my boys graduated high school.<br />
That has been there through sickness, through dis pare, through joy, through tears, through toddler years, through teenage years.<br />
Who has never left my side.<br />
Who has helped my and my handsome hubby be the parents we are.<br />
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I am weak.<br />
HE IS STRONG.<br />
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So although I would never in my wildest dream thought I would become a parent this way I am just so thankful that I am blessed with these kiddos who call me Mom!!<br />
(At least when they want something. LOL)<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-35335517641169769262014-04-19T07:43:00.000-07:002014-04-19T08:01:51.872-07:00Reflecting on the most world changing 3 days everI've been doing this bible study called The Story of Easter.<br>
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Yesterday I was asked to meditate on what 'broken and poured out' looks like. </div>
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They used the communion... His body broken for us and His blood poured out for us. </div>
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So what does it look like/mean for us to be this way???</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNMRQo7AkmSxm1F0VPc2FJOJXRFz4P2T5cqObWXXEMbBNsT5QNIZrxSUPuzXpoHUbATduAaSe3JhVxdpydxVbfRMR-4vjmVJ9Yu21dkhZVH1nzc_Wb48-EtPKbapYjtOuggVBxUN5TTS_/s640/blogger-image--1409278501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNMRQo7AkmSxm1F0VPc2FJOJXRFz4P2T5cqObWXXEMbBNsT5QNIZrxSUPuzXpoHUbATduAaSe3JhVxdpydxVbfRMR-4vjmVJ9Yu21dkhZVH1nzc_Wb48-EtPKbapYjtOuggVBxUN5TTS_/s640/blogger-image--1409278501.jpg"></a></div><br></div>
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As I was thinking about it I was wondering what does that look like? How can I be this way so that I may give glory to Him? </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTAl75yLyYVk0X3qfdsw-EPpDYNWLjRlTQ6yFjAE90zsZUdOm14hd1h_4xmJ78mB0chJk2IoVG4k2Jh0WZlJp50AQowHycHqCf_V5cZyHetuKbuoHv8tW5MMKWrUJ6DxskH6KaeVMxwQ_/s640/blogger-image-61639795.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsTAl75yLyYVk0X3qfdsw-EPpDYNWLjRlTQ6yFjAE90zsZUdOm14hd1h_4xmJ78mB0chJk2IoVG4k2Jh0WZlJp50AQowHycHqCf_V5cZyHetuKbuoHv8tW5MMKWrUJ6DxskH6KaeVMxwQ_/s640/blogger-image-61639795.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>
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I even posted it on my Facebook page asking for some input in what it looked like. </div>
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My friend/fellow blogger <a href="http://carlaburlando.blogspot.com/">Carla</a> tweeted me this "the word 'surrendered' comes to mind".<br>
Man I love that lady!!! </div><div>I love that look on it. </div><div><br></div><div>Then I started thinking about my take on it during my prayer. </div><div>This is one line in my prayer last night...</div><div>"Lord help me, show me, use me, mould me, strengthen me, break me. All for You Lord"</div><div><br></div><div>As I reflected more on that I realized I need to be broken.</div><div>I need to be humbled. </div><div>I need to let go and give it ALL up. </div><div>ALL my control. </div><div>ALL my weakness. </div><div>EVERYTHING!! </div><div>In order to give Him ANYTHING. </div><div>I'm nothing if I still try to hold on to control. </div><div><br></div><div>I need to let go of ALL things in order for Him to be EVERYTHING!! </div><div>As Carla worded it I need to be surrendered. </div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzDcT88ufmX9hBQbQN4738dSnCa7Uco0hcDkAxXUR7tPakYcb0iwMAkw8F6bch-By9bW0VgI26wj6hYjGFjdqn-nOhuG0zLcUXRF2BJM7yecZ_zvlYyteUZe5Ix1AgJmlwMRWyLliQIcw/s640/blogger-image--747754076.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEzDcT88ufmX9hBQbQN4738dSnCa7Uco0hcDkAxXUR7tPakYcb0iwMAkw8F6bch-By9bW0VgI26wj6hYjGFjdqn-nOhuG0zLcUXRF2BJM7yecZ_zvlYyteUZe5Ix1AgJmlwMRWyLliQIcw/s640/blogger-image--747754076.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>So today as I reflect on just exactly all that Jesus gave up for me I realize just exactly what I NEED to give up for Him. After all He gave me His Life!!!!!!!</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bjgiYShaOVkBvkomKYTUnpStiWlLFFZL9wZ9yhnuU2jdNXjbs93Wz31SaKm4N0fOB_y04DvxdicETh7BKojz-UDyO3eqliUjTES1mpyLbYVh1Dliv1ldwighh_GtMLTsIbe2ddMmQjns/s640/blogger-image--911933109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5bjgiYShaOVkBvkomKYTUnpStiWlLFFZL9wZ9yhnuU2jdNXjbs93Wz31SaKm4N0fOB_y04DvxdicETh7BKojz-UDyO3eqliUjTES1mpyLbYVh1Dliv1ldwighh_GtMLTsIbe2ddMmQjns/s640/blogger-image--911933109.jpg"></a></div><br></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-24751302797382436392014-03-26T11:00:00.000-07:002014-03-26T11:00:04.566-07:00Wacky Wednesday.I thought it would be kinda fun to show you that non-perfect pictures that I take.<br />
You know the ones.<br />
The ones where the faces are weird. The people are positioned differently. Maybe slightly out of focus. LOL<br />
The ones that you don't delete simply because they are worth a good chuckle every time you see them.<br />
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So here are some of mine.<br />
These all happen to be from this past Christmas.<br />
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So for the next few pics you are going to see a handsome young man in the corner that kind of stole the spotlight from my hubby opening his Christmas present.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And again. lol kind of a picture hog. hahahaha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Look at me rockin it out. hahaha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh yea I am all that and a bag of potato chips. hahahaha Oh my maybe I should have deleted these. :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Like mother like daughter. hahaha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is just so attractive in so many ways. lol</td></tr>
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Ok maybe we are a teeny bit nutso. lol<br />
Stay tuned for next week for some more wacky wednesday pics.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-87051423278539157242014-03-25T09:06:00.001-07:002014-03-25T09:07:30.799-07:00Playing catch upDo you ever feel like you don't have it all together?<br />
Or do you ever feel like your running a race and are in not only last place; but the starting gate still?<br />
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No???<br />
It's just me??<br />
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So sad...<br />
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However in the off chance it's not just me I thought I would write a humorous look at how I can get caught up and 'forget' about being on that treadmill.<br />
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1. I love to read.<br />
If I let myself I can read a book a day. If...I...let...myself. I say it like that because it's really easy for me to get engrossed in a book and 'forget' that real life is happening around me. That is until either I suddenly realize it's really quiet or else (which is more often the case) I'm needed.<br />
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2. I love to sleep.<br />
I remember with great longing those days when I could sleep and sleep and sleep and sleep and... You get the idea. I spend now a good chunk of my morning in a daze filled with coffee and yawns as I <strike>manage</strike> struggle to function. Somehow I have to make sure Sarah does her chores, walks and feeds her dog and gets started on school work. Somehow...<br />
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3. I love to be outside working in the yard.<br />
I WAY to often especially in the spring/summer/fall months love to be outside working. I love creating a spot of 'tranquilness' in which all I have to do is look at it and smile. Unfortunately all to often all this working out there can have it's toll. If I am <strike>fortunate</strike> unfortunate enough there is too much sun and I get sunburned. Or more often than not I am needed as I yell just 10 minutes longer and come get me. Then usually we are running somewhere me with a ball cap on and dirty stained clothes because I have no time left to change and we had to be there already.<br />
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4. I love to sew/craft.<br />
I can spend hours and hours holed away in my new 'Mom cave'. I love it so much in there. However one thing I did do was put a clock in there because see all the above, I tend to get caught up in what I am doing and forget about the time. Then all the sudden it is 5 o'clock and I haven't started supper. (Planning meals usually helps....If I remember to plan them.hahahaha)<br />
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5. I very much dislike doing housework.<br />
Although strangely enough I LOVE having a clean house and try to make sure every night before I go to bed my kitchen is always tidy and coffee is set up for the morning. That though could have more to do with my morning state of mind than anything. hahahaha<br />
Now as you can tell I love to squirrel away and do other stuff until I am needed. Then as I step back into reality I realize my house has been hit by a tornado!!! Or a kid, dog, cat, life. lol Then either I walk back into my alternate universe and try hard to ignore what is happening out of my fantasy life or I have to spend hours in reality trying to make it so it doesn't look like we belong on a TV show.<br />
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6. I am a home body.<br />
I am not fond at all of running errands or driving ms Sarah to all her activities.(read dance, dance, dance, youth, youth, and occasionally a play practice. ) (although since we moved those are few and far between)<br />
That is probably why I tend to ignore the fact we have to leave and try to do just one more thing.<br />
Although I did find it helps if I bring along a crafty thing for me to do while I am there. (embroider, crochet, read)<br />
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I realize that this is kind of a crazy humorous look at my life. But in reality I always feel like I am running behind. I always feel like I don't have it together and I always feel like I am failing in some way.<br />
I have to have several calendars and write things down all the time. When I am organized and meal plan and check my calendars life is much easier. However when I get lazy and don't keep up that's when I feel like I am crazy.<br />
The other HUGE key for me is to ALWAYS spend time EVERY day with HIM!!! I like to get up in the morning and spend time with Him, focusing on Jesus and loving on Him.<br />
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The other factor that I love is how He provided me with an amazing hubby who is there when I am acting a little insane. He keeps me grounded and reroutes me back to what really matters. Jesus, and my family.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-25921125758168769012014-03-22T09:52:00.002-07:002014-03-22T09:52:48.444-07:00Holiday Day 3If you missed it <a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/holiday.html">here</a> I wrote about the first day.<br />
<a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/holiday-day-2.html">Here</a> I wrote about day 2.<br />
So if you are keeping track today of course is day 3. LOL<br />
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I left you yesterday by saying we spent the night in Rosetown. My handsome hubby has a friend that lives in that community so we tried hard to reach him, but he was working. Also I found out while I was there I have a friend that lives not far from there in fact the next day we drove right by her house. Unfortunately she was not home either. :(<br />
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So we decided to head back in the direction of home but I wanted to make a pit stop at the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Wall_of_Saskatchewan">Great Wall of Saskatchewan</a>, which has extra coolness of being located near a town named Smiley. I mean how cool is that. That would be so cool to be from that area. LOL<br />
Now if any of you know anything about Saskatchewan, is that the southern part of the province is FLAT! I mean see for miles flat, so to see a great wall??? We knew we had to make that stop!! lol<br />
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So off we went, stopping in Kindersley for some French Vanilla Capp's at Tim's we took off. It was a bit difficult to find as it was poorly marked and it had rained a fair amount so the roads were not great, but eventually we arrived at our destination.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driving up to it. No real parking so we had to turn around and park in a field entrance and walk back.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My handsome hubby pointing out the size of it.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They had these little place along the wall with all types of old farm equipment.</td></tr>
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After there we started to head back to Alberta.<br />
We got as far as Macklin and saw this as their tourist info booth. How could we not stop?? haha<br />
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So apparently the game of <a href="http://www.macklin.ca/bunnock.htm">bunnock</a> is a pretty big deal around these parts. Might have to go back one August long weekend and check it out.<br />
Then right around the corner was Alberta.<br />
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I made him stop at silly things like this all the time. He's a pretty good sport about it. :)<br />
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The funny part about all of this is that shortly after we traveled into Alberta we hit road construction and were stuck beside the road for a good half hour.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yep we were a little nutso by this point. hahahaha Too long without kids???? lol</td></tr>
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Heading home. Sad for it to be over but loved the connection we regained during it.<br />
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The really weird thing is that the idea to holiday is Saskatchewan was my idea. I am a born and raised Saskatchwanite and wanted to explore more of my birth province. Typically we holiday in BC simply because we both LOVE it there, but I wanted to do something a bit different.<br />
After this trip we started to look around at real estate there and realized what all we could get. One month later we were back looking at places. A week after that we put an offer in on a place only to have that deal fall through. 4 months after our holiday we moved into the first place we actually looked at in Saskatchewan.<br />
I have to say I honestly love it here. I love or little piece of life that we are craving out.<br />
So thrilled that we were led on this holiday not only for the fact it led us to this relocation, but also for ability for us to reconnect and grow closer to one another.<br />
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<a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/holiday.html">Day</a> one<br />
<a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/holiday-day-2.html">Day two</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-73463114325446359202014-03-21T07:53:00.000-07:002014-03-22T09:55:03.565-07:00Holiday day 2Part two.<br />
Yesterday I posted about <a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/holiday.html">day one</a> of our little get away.<br />
Today is day 2.<br />
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After a rainy chilly night in Blaine Lake we headed to Rosthern and because we had picked up a site to see book in North Battleford we also knew we would like to check out <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batoche,_Saskatchewan">Batoche.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These were neat metal sculptures of a family. Also I was using a different filter when I took this pic.</td></tr>
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In Rosthern we checked out an old train station that they have converted for an art gallery and a small restaurant. The pics of the flowers were from their garden they had. I love flowers and decided to play around some with angles, etc. The restaurant by the way was delicious.<br />
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Loving some of the old buildings here. While in Rosthern we also checked out a cool second hand shop that was really neat and now that we live somewhat closer I am hoping to convince hubby to check it out again. LOL<br />
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After Rosthern we started to head to Batoche. We had also heard about a place called Seager Wheeler Farms. It was a really neat place to visit. Although if you decide to go the parking is lousy.<br />
However they have somewhat restored Mr Wheeler's farm and you are able to go into the houses, tour the yard and check out many of the different aspects of his farm. They also have a tiny gift shop and a pie place. We didn't buy from either. :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am in love with cream separators. I wanted to sneak this one home with me. lol</td></tr>
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After the farm we headed to Batoche.<br />
Along the way we found this.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As we were driving up to it we see this.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quite a bit slid off </td></tr>
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Then we arrive at Batoche. This was well worth the crazy drive. There unfortunately is not many pics as I was feeling rough and we didn't venture too much around. But was so neat to see and I highly recommend this place as well.<br />
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After Batoche we headed towards Saskatoon. We had no real idea what to do next. We knew we wanted to eventually see the Great Wall of Saskatchewan. Yes there is such a place. LOL However we didn't know what else we would do.<br />
Little did I know some wonderful people lived right by where we were driving and I would have loved to visit with them. Oh well hindsight right??<br />
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So we decided to journey down and spend the night in Rosetown.<br />
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That's all for today. Check in again tomorrow to see how we ended our journey. Also you don't want to miss the great wall of Saskatchewan trust me.<br />
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<a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/holiday.html">Day 1</a><br />
Day 2<br />
<a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/holiday-day-3.html">Day 3</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-10075540651994433472014-03-20T17:59:00.002-07:002014-03-22T09:56:51.042-07:00HolidayLast August my handsome hubby and I went on a mini holiday to Saskatchewan. At the time we had no idea that it would spark a move to the province a mere 4 months later.<br />
However as I was downloading pics off of my camera yesterday I came across the trip pictures and I thought well better late than never. I will share them with you. :)<br />
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The first day when hubby arrived home from working all night we took off. We drove as far as Lloydminster with no real destination in mind. So we decided to stop at the tourist info booth and see what we could see.<br />
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That was a flop. The only real destination I had in mind was Rosthern as my Dad's family was from around that area. (I later learned they were closer to Hepburn area, but you can't win them all. LOL). I also wanted to see the <a href="http://www.pbase.com/sjvucko/crooked">Crooked Bush</a> as I was told it was pretty neat to see. However other than that we had no real trip mapped out. We were going to fly by the seat of our pants. LOL<br />
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First stop was in North Battleford. Mostly so we could stop at the tourist info booth there and see if we would have any better luck. We did actually. We even managed to get a Saskatchewan map and a really good destinations to see book.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This buffalo was made entirely of barb wire. So cool!!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I grew up only about an hour and a half away from North Battleford and didn't even know this guy was there. (Neither did my parents. :))</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We decided for giggles we would each take $20 and head to the casino.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is our earnings. hahahaha</td></tr>
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After North Battleford we headed to the Crooked Bush.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It was so cool and yet so freaky at the same time. I honestly didn't feel comfy in there.</td></tr>
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Then we headed to towards Rosthern. We made it as far as Blaine Lake before my handsome hubby was done travelling for the day. So we set up camp.<br />
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This winds up day 1.<br />
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Day one<br />
<a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/holiday-day-2.html">Day two</a><br />
<a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/holiday-day-3.html">Day three</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-77244045080832639222014-03-19T20:24:00.001-07:002014-03-19T20:24:43.943-07:00BunheadAs I have been cleaning out and working more on this crazy piece of my life I stumbled across this post I wrote about this time last year. Man it really blows my mind how fast time flies.<br />
Anyhoo although we took most of this year off (thanks to our move in the middle of the season), this post still very much applies. My girlie is an avid dancer and is missing it like crazy. We can hardly wait until fall when she can join again.<br />
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My daughter is a bun-head.<br />
The definition of this is basically a term used for a dancer.<br />
If you ask my daughter if she enjoyed being a bun-head she would tell you everything but the bun. :)<br />
If you wonder what it means...<br />
Well that is something altogether different.<br />
I am going to give you a peek into what it means to us.<br />
This year Sarah is on stage in 8 different dances.<br />
Hip hop<br />
Ballet<br />
Jazz<br />
Tap<br />
Lyrical<br />
Lyrical Trio<br />
Modern<br />
Production- this is actually 3 different dances in one dance.<br />
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This means that this year we have been in town for dance at least 5 days of the week, often 6. Monday usually is our day off unless we decide to go in and practice.<br />
This is just getting ready for the competitions. She has already had her first one in which she did the 8 dances in two days. The next one is a bit better as we have 3 days and the last one is 4 days.<br />
This also means travelling more. The first one was ours so we only had to travel into our little town. 25 minutes not bad really, (if you don't count the rain/snow storm). The next two are in Edmonton. This is a 2.5 hour drive one way. This also means now hotels and food to be bought.<br />
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Of course with all these dances it meant 10 different costumes to purchase. 10 different hairstyles to work out (we were lucky this year and 6 were very similar).<br />
This also means make up changes (again lucky only one big change).<br />
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I am pretty strict about her costumes and accessories. I am the one to make sure all the pieces are there and everything that can be washed is and ready to go for the next competition.<br />
I am trying hard to step back this spring and let her do it all though. For the most part I am doing an ok job. She mostly does her hair and her make up. Also her own costumes. I am just back up. :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Her group ballet number. Obviously it was the Muppets. And equally obvious she was beaker. lol</td></tr>
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As much as it costs me both financially and otherwise I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.<br />
There is nothing like watching your child thrive in something they are really good at.<br />
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Some days this can be a little overwhelming. Especially getting ready to go again or after we just come home and are exhausted. However we do it for one very important reason...<br />
She loves it!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-13430788766366528682014-03-13T08:03:00.000-07:002014-03-16T04:41:07.604-07:00Appreciation comes in many forms<div>So in the craziness of my life lately I wrote this post to publish on Thursday and completely forgot to publish it. However it still so completely applies. </div><div>So here on an amazing Sunday after a great weekend with my handsome hubby is my Thankful Thursday post...</div><div><br></div>I am learning the more thankful I am, the happier I am, which in turns makes me more thankful, which in turns makes me happier, which in turn... You can see the pattern here. :)<div>
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So although this week isn't exactly how I would have planned it, I know I need to remember to enjoy what I do have.</div>
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I have an incredibly <a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/sweet-16.html">beautiful daughter</a> inside and out. Whom just turn 16 yesterday. Her dad was home with us which is a gift all in itself and her and I were able to spend a good chunk of the day together just us, laughing, bonding, and SHOPPING! lol The best part is that she choose to still attend youth group in the evening. LOVE IT!!</div>
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I am thankful that the weather has been amazing and I have been getting out for walks. Sometimes my daughter joins me and sometimes I get my handsome hubby, but always I have this cutie pie to keep me company.</div>
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She cracks me up as she plays in the snow.</div>
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I am thankful that I am renewing my love for this space here in the cyber world. It may not be much but it is a place I am loving coming to and sharing my thoughts and day. Thank you so much for joining me here. Also remember I am always up for a visit. :)</div>
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I am thankful that I have a wonderful caring handsome hubby that works so hard for us. He always puts himself last and makes sure we know that we are loved. He is great at taking care of us. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-77658454464019719052014-03-12T21:22:00.001-07:002014-03-12T21:22:20.297-07:00Sweet 16<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Today my last tummy baby turns 16. <div>I have no idea what so ever how that happened. </div><div>It really is amazing how fast time flies. </div><div><br></div><div>16 years ago this beautiful girl was born. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNc2Pywa6LapQBWxh-H0sZB5rYjwTQ5kR5Xxu3hXKK23qc_3rtSSyCgspOZCs1GxiDPZywQJPdO-42fna_9Py-IvnUt-pZ6kvjqbklzkMUyjJ9KHWhs7vPCn6D1CGh-3fOBsw8ffOIybt3/s640/blogger-image-506032324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNc2Pywa6LapQBWxh-H0sZB5rYjwTQ5kR5Xxu3hXKK23qc_3rtSSyCgspOZCs1GxiDPZywQJPdO-42fna_9Py-IvnUt-pZ6kvjqbklzkMUyjJ9KHWhs7vPCn6D1CGh-3fOBsw8ffOIybt3/s640/blogger-image-506032324.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She was a easy (well somewhat easy considering I was in labour) birth. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She came into this world weighing a measlely 7lbs 11oz.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2YgilB8hD0DkJNbwa-bISWyUXO2GWS3zsfBVUG6qmBWLuAoZwSBNlWAKLrXxwDHtSW3_FPzF6kdvaholyp5yP3F36_rq4WlV0PhKtiM_7gztrc3doacZ6DjJJ4Cm8BIwuCm6kEE6AheD/s640/blogger-image-1860601479.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2YgilB8hD0DkJNbwa-bISWyUXO2GWS3zsfBVUG6qmBWLuAoZwSBNlWAKLrXxwDHtSW3_FPzF6kdvaholyp5yP3F36_rq4WlV0PhKtiM_7gztrc3doacZ6DjJJ4Cm8BIwuCm6kEE6AheD/s640/blogger-image-1860601479.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She slept through the night at just over a month old. 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A thumb sucker which made it easy as a baby, not much when we were trying to break her of that habit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She was a later walker but has never looked back since. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMygLuH22RCVo-Bt1aUybmiWJ-yz84XzbhH_2lIn93vvssKks5FCecEBodM9Io-NzWrommjGOZslv-HRyAxjAm7gLiHEZ6uLGR_LYFP8EAA-Iu8kEvd8rhfyFospqVm8FEJ812lLNmR3aj/s640/blogger-image-202867949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMygLuH22RCVo-Bt1aUybmiWJ-yz84XzbhH_2lIn93vvssKks5FCecEBodM9Io-NzWrommjGOZslv-HRyAxjAm7gLiHEZ6uLGR_LYFP8EAA-Iu8kEvd8rhfyFospqVm8FEJ812lLNmR3aj/s640/blogger-image-202867949.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She has grown into an amazing young woman. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She is many things. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A Christian, a dancer, caring, generous, giving, loving, funny, carefree, loved...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">But most of all she's our daughter. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrX9QV45tX__ezqkwj7Cok_KN9vOYKWRPED0OiFdfGjCq2349Af5FXARhsZKTiCylosuRsT-rPc0tu4-MgDS7i4eGqiLmJ18gvfWdKeAyZh9pCo0ukbRlTmGPgHIB17Zy3mrvrDQHN3wu/s640/blogger-image--1926039553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVrX9QV45tX__ezqkwj7Cok_KN9vOYKWRPED0OiFdfGjCq2349Af5FXARhsZKTiCylosuRsT-rPc0tu4-MgDS7i4eGqiLmJ18gvfWdKeAyZh9pCo0ukbRlTmGPgHIB17Zy3mrvrDQHN3wu/s640/blogger-image--1926039553.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLanyJ-xJh3ktj1-_EHBK3L1Ex7znBMfKqg30WIFhHnzkdi-nVmRtt5MQTUBwlbXaGSIyLK6vIib-ENCEGi3SxPEDWk4PQEdZFD2Ppn2l0n2joBnOOMjM_RjFPmCgtoGP_kAAAkx8e5rN2/s640/blogger-image--767644287.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLanyJ-xJh3ktj1-_EHBK3L1Ex7znBMfKqg30WIFhHnzkdi-nVmRtt5MQTUBwlbXaGSIyLK6vIib-ENCEGi3SxPEDWk4PQEdZFD2Ppn2l0n2joBnOOMjM_RjFPmCgtoGP_kAAAkx8e5rN2/s640/blogger-image--767644287.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-89686246320888564332014-03-11T11:56:00.001-07:002014-03-11T11:57:01.996-07:00Itching to play in the dirtSince it has been so much warmer that last few days, I am really starting to get the itch to see what is happening in our yard.<br />
Since we moved in the middle of winter and everything was/is covered in snow, it is awfully hard to know how we want to put our stamp on it.<br />
So I have been busy on my favorite on line dream place ( Pinterest) and have been busy thinking of what I would like.<br />
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I love the rustic feel of this <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/228487381069153023/">one.</a> We have some rather old buildings that I might be able to savage one of them and do this to it.<br />
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Our pathway is plain old concrete slabs. I think <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/228487381068268334/">this</a> would spice it up fairly cost effectively.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/pin/228487381068068505/">Organization </a> is key here. I love how it is all covered as well, but easy to clean out.<br />
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<img alt="A use for found tires. Hang on the potting shed/garage wall" src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/9a/8a/90/9a8a9026fd0ce0c2d456f2041e2b306e.jpg" /><br />
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I think <a href="http://www.duitang.com/people/mblog/8558043/detail/">this</a> is so pretty. I would definitely love these in my yard.<br />
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<img alt="Rain chains are a beautiful and functional alternative to traditional, closed gutter downspouts. Guiding rain water visibly down chains or cups from the roof to the ground, rain chains transform a plain gutter downspout into a pleasing water feature. From the soft tinkling of individual droplets to the soothing rush of white water, they are a treat to listen to." src="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/b8/2a/e4/b82ae45610b4b9d6116e71cb3f92ce9f.jpg" /><br />
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I definitely want some <a href="http://rainchains.com/aboutrainchains.html">rain/wind</a> chimes. I love the sound of these so peaceful.<br />
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Isn't this a cool way to hide those ugly <a href="http://www.garpa.com/rain_spout_trellis.html">downspouts. </a><br />
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Well since I am dreaming anyway. Right? I wonder if I could convince my handsome hubby to build <a href="http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/deck/ideas/dream-decks/#page=8">this</a> for me this summer. lol<br />
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What a cute way to add color to your <a href="http://paradisexpress.blogspot.com/2011/10/karl-gercens-chaumont-sur-loire.html">yard.</a> Would look really cool in the winter as well against all that white snow. :)<br />
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I'm linking up today with <a href="http://www.manylittleblessings.com/10-pinterest-boards-you-should-be-following/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ManyLittleBlessings+%28Many+Little+Blessings%29">Angie</a> for List it Tuesday. Come over and see what others have to list today.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-57900905065241774682014-03-10T16:44:00.001-07:002014-03-10T16:45:28.640-07:00Hello MondayAfter a crazy week I am so looking forward to this week.<br />
Although sadly I will be attending another funeral of a beloved family member. This time my Uncle (my Mom's brother) passed away. These while never easy are unfortunately becoming my new reality.<br />
However I have much to look forward to this week and so I shall.<br />
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Hello hubby coming home tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br />
Can you tell I am excited? lol<br />
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Hello spring like temperatures.<br />
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Even our puppy is super excited that it is warmer outside so she can get out there and play.<br />
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With the warmer temps my girlie and I have been getting out and walking two hours each day. Here's to hoping we can keep this up.<br />
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Hello sewing.<br />
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Since I clean up and organized my office/craft room last week, I decided to start sewing again. Oh my how I have missed it.<br />
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And speaking of cleaning up and organizing...<br />
Hello organization!<br />
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I have been busy getting my office organized and reorganizing my blog planner and school planner.<br />
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I am linking up today with beautiful <a href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/thoughts/finding-beauty/hello-monday-letting-it-be-messy">Lisa</a>. Pop over and spread some Hello Morning around.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-44458230647406373432014-03-07T06:26:00.001-08:002014-03-07T06:26:41.113-08:00Reviewing my weekWow what a week it's been.<br />
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Monday found us saying good bye to hubby a day early. That is never fun, but knowing he is not gone for a long time helps.<br />
I also thought I would try a new way to start my week. <a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/hello-monday.html">Hello Monday</a> is about being thankful and welcoming the week ahead with all it's issues that might occur.<br />
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Monday also brought <a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/a-new-awakening.html">A new awakening.</a> I talked about my journey and how I need to refresh.<br />
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Tuesday found me reflecting on <a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/my-niche.html">My Niche.</a> Trying to decide why I blog here and what I should be writing about.<br />
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Lent started and with that I started a <a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/lent-journey-and-keeping-it-real.html">new challenge.</a> Since I am so not a morning person it has been an challenge alright.<br />
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Yesterday found me <a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/learning-to-find-thankfulness.html">thankful</a> again.<br />
I'm learning that I need to be more thankful in the little things to be thankful period.<br />
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All that and I have been working hard on my 3 in 30 goals this week as well.<br />
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I also thought for something fun I would show you my instagram pics from the week.<br />
For those that follow me on there these will be old news, but those of you don't well what are you waiting for? hahaha<br />
Here is a teaser of what you will see. :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Proof that I really did/am setting my alarm at that time. Ugh sleep I miss you.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More boxes unpacked. Love seeing this as much as I loved first seeing them packed. LOL</td></tr>
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And that my friends is a quick review of my week. I hope you all enjoyed your visit here and I am so looking forward to many more. Have a great weekend!!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-36040110227431315302014-03-06T07:28:00.001-08:002014-03-06T07:29:03.017-08:00Learning to find ThankfulnessSometimes life gets really messy and all a mom wants to do is crawl back into bed, pull the covers over her head and whimper softly until she falls asleep. Can anyone else relate???<br />
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I've been working on the past year on finding thankfulness even when I have no desire to be thankful.<br />
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So today on this snowy Thursday I am finding thankfulness in some ordinary ways.<br />
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I am thankful it's March.<br />
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Since we have now flipped the calendar onto March that means we are so much closer until spring. Although we haven't had the tons of snow that everyone else has we have had a brutally cold winter and I am so looking forward to getting out and playing in the yard.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I saw these posters in a educational store in the city when my friend <a href="http://mycuprunnethover-peters.blogspot.ca/">Marie</a> invited me on a weekend away. They are so beautiful.</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-27509232719633332452014-03-05T13:14:00.000-08:002014-03-06T09:59:45.101-08:00A new awakeningUnlike yesterday's <a href="http://lovelaughterfriendshipandfaith.blogspot.ca/2014/03/wake-up-call.html">wake up</a> call, today I'm talking about a different awakening.<br />
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Yesterday at church the speaker was talking about a circumcism of the heart.<br />
To believe, to follow, to obey, to honor.<br />
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I found myself ashamed. I too often say I'm a Christian. I even attend a church, read my bible, pray, and follow the so called checklist. But do my actions really define me as a Christian?<br />
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Can a total stranger see me and can tell I have accepted Him into my heart, into my soul, into my life?<br />
Forget a total stranger can a acquaintance? A friend? A close friend? What about my family members?<br />
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All to often I would have to hang my head in shame and say I don't believe they can.<br />
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So this month, this week, TODAY, I <strike>need</strike> must change that.<br />
I must turn to Him faithfully so that He can be shown. He can be honored. All for His glory.<br />
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I am linking up today with <a href="http://our4kiddos.blogspot.ca/2014/03/hearts-for-home-blog-hop-march-6.html">Lisa</a>. Come over and share some love.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-81986878524759161152014-03-05T09:10:00.000-08:002014-03-05T09:10:57.854-08:00Hello MondaySo I was reading <a href="http://www.ourgoodfamily.org/2014/03/hello-monday-3/">Aurie's</a> post today and I thought what a great way to start the week off with a good attitude.<br />
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Wow that time of year again. Although we are not Catholic my girlie and I still participate in this each year. The last few years have been very successful. This year I'm giving up sleep. Every weekday I'm setting my alarm for 6:30 so that I can spend more time focusing on His Word. </div>
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I am feeling so rejuvenated and peaceful. Loving the reconnection.<br />
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I'm linking up today with Ms <a href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/what-i-wore-wednesdays/hello-love-hello-new-week#comments">Lisa</a>. Come and join us.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-20820492016617651662014-03-05T07:43:00.001-08:002014-03-05T09:08:54.143-08:00Lent, a journey and keeping it realAs many of you know today is Ash Wednesday. The beginning of Lent. Lent as described in the dictionary<br />
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Many observe Lent by typically giving up something. Facebook, chocolate, coffee, etc. I have done some of these in the past as well.<br />
However this year I wanted to do something a little different. I wanted to not necessarily give up something but to work on something. I want to work on my walk. No not my physical walk. haha My spiritual walk.<br />
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So this year although I am still giving up something...sleep, I am mostly using this 40 days as a strengthening exercise.<br />
So in preparation of the 40 days I was busy last night cleaning and making sure things were set right before I headed to bed.<br />
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I tidied up my kitchen. There really is nothing like waking up to a clean kitchen.<br />
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I set up my coffee maker using my favorite coffee cup.<br />
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I set my alarm for WAY TO EARLY!!!!<br />
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For anyone that knows me well knows I am so NOT a morning person. However I really want to use this extra quiet time to just spend with HIM.<br />
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I have also decided that I want to start a study called SheReadsTruth: Prayer in the Bible.<br />
My prayer life is in bad shape and I thought what better time to improve then to start now. :)<br />
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Anyone that wants to join me please do. I love company. :) I found this on the YouVersion app under devotionals.<br />
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So off to bed I went last night.<br />
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Well now in all fairness I need to share with you this morning.<br />
It did not go quite as planned. Yes my alarm went off at that horrifying time, however I pressed snooze (a few times. :))<br />
I didn't get up at 6:30 like I had planned on.<br />
I didn't start off like I was wanting.<br />
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Now many of you might wonder why I am even adding this bit of information on here.<br />
Well I am all about keeping it real.<br />
I am not perfect.<br />
You will notice I said things didn't go as "I planned".<br />
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The whole reason I am doing this is to grow in my journey.<br />
I needed to remember that. I am not doing this for some sort of pat on the back. I am doing this for HIM.<br />
I needed to remember to turn to Him. To put Him first in everything.<br />
I needed to remember to let go of my control, and put HIM in control.<br />
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I did get up and have my breakfast and coffee and do my bible study earlier than I normally would get up. Just not as early as I had hoped.<br />
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So although it was not how I wanted to start Lent off, I still started it off with HIM first.<br />
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"<i style="font-weight: bold;">For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen</i>"<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-2995329089307907472014-03-04T08:37:00.003-08:002014-03-05T09:10:07.063-08:00My NicheThe last few months I have been trying to decide on this blog. I love to write, alright alright maybe not write, but I love to talk. I love to be able to come on here and share what is happening. Tell you all a funny story, or share with you my walk in Christ. Yet all to often I stop. I don't share, and then no post gets published. Time flies by and this little piece of blog world goes unnoticed.<br />
I have thought about stopping. Yet I don't. I still think often in posts. So lately I've decided to contribute more time to this little haven of mine.<br />
However what fun is it to talk if no one is listening? Oh wait isn't that parenthood??? Hahahahaha<br />
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So I've been trying to figure out what my niche is here in blog land.<br />
Since I am having a real struggle with this, I figured I would share what I am not.<br />
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1. I am not an amazing photographer.<br />
I love to take pictures. Pictures of my family, Pictures of the sunsets/sunrises. Pictures of the outdoors, Pictures of our pets. But I am in no way a professional. I am in no way able to give advice on how to use a camera. In fact since we moved (two months ago) I am unable to find my adapter to download the pics onto the computer. Oops.<br />
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2. I am in no mean organized.<br />
Although I did make a comment to my handsome hubby the other day about the fact that this is the most organized I have ever been, I can honestly say that this is a major work in progress.<br />
I have no real tips, unless of course you want to know what NOT to do. lol<br />
I am continually try to organize our house, and our lives. Good thing there are well organized woman/individuals out there that blog and share so that I can learn a thing or two. Ha!<br />
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3. Yes I am a Christian, but I struggle. DAILY<br />
I am a huge work in progress. I stumble, I fall, I crawl, I fight. I am a constant struggle.<br />
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4. Although I homeschool I am in no way an expert.<br />
We've only homeschooled our daughter for the past 3 years. We pulled her out for the start of grade 8 and now she is doing grade 10. She is 99% on the computer so I actually do very little other than make sure she does her work and understands it.<br />
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5. Although we are adopting I know very little.<br />
We are once again in the beginning stages of adoption. We had to start fresh when we moved and then we ended up switching countries as well. So now we are back waiting provincial approval. Ugh so much of this process is hurry up and wait.<br />
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This is what I do know about me.<br />
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1. I am a Christian, a struggling scrapping by, learning, a work in progress Christian.<br />
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2. I am a wife. One who has learned to never take my husband for granted. To always work on our marriage.<br />
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3. I am a Mom. To three wonderful children. To some that I have never even met, yet still love so much already.<br />
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I've learned that I am far from perfect. I struggle constantly with perfection and letting go.<br />
I like to keep things real.<br />
I'm stunned by how much I am in love with our future children and still have no idea who they are.<br />
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I've learned that although I have no real niche I am a niche. I am me. I am real, I am messy, I am imperfect.<br />
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I've learned that I want to blog about that in the faint hope that there are many others out here that I can connect with that are just exactly the same way.<br />
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I am linking up today with <a href="http://www.manylittleblessings.com/7-things-my-kids-dont-get-about-my-childhood/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ManyLittleBlessings+%28Many+Little+Blessings%29">Angie</a> and with <a href="http://www.weirdunsocializedhomeschoolers.com/">Kris</a> for their Top 10 Tuesday.<br />
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Why don't you hop over and share some love.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-106708576636281712014-03-02T20:20:00.001-08:002014-03-02T20:29:07.842-08:00Wake up callYesterday our morning started at 6am. <div>Not to bad except for us it's the one morning we sleep in. Again still it wouldn't have seemed so bad. However... </div><div>I went to sleep Friday night thinking the fan on my laptop was running. </div><div>When our delightful kitty decided to wake us up yesterday morning I still heard what I thought was my computer. I thought well I need to get up and shut that off because it sounds like it must be really hot if it's still running. </div><div>As soon as I stepped out into the hallway I realized it wasn't my computer. </div><div>Right away hubby took off to find the cause and realized our washing machine sprung a leak. Yep that's right it had been running all night long. </div><div>Yep you guessed it again we had a minor flood. </div><div>Our laundry room was flooded, and the water had run down into the basement and flooded the mechanical room. </div><div>So around we ran wiping up water and pushing it into the drain in the basement. </div><div>We actually are very thankful and very lucky. Nothing, I repeat nothing was ruined. </div><div>Other than a mess of stuff everywhere we lost nothing. </div><div>Then when hubby investigated what happened we found out that simply it was a hose that sprung a leak. </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabS0_ki-kiZWq66RYS2Gu95T5A4Z_J8q_56kSrBy5FqnITKHw5tjZg6Tp27EPJeXvEE3nYoJhbbOAhFpU-5qs8b-O8dIs6huQWV8hDBJf3QUWPPTikPrl452TyvyIJH_BaB-He7eWFSnu/s640/blogger-image-928175118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjabS0_ki-kiZWq66RYS2Gu95T5A4Z_J8q_56kSrBy5FqnITKHw5tjZg6Tp27EPJeXvEE3nYoJhbbOAhFpU-5qs8b-O8dIs6huQWV8hDBJf3QUWPPTikPrl452TyvyIJH_BaB-He7eWFSnu/s640/blogger-image-928175118.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is the room all tore apart. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIT5FL1hl3a8Ok4SZR9DEnJpfM7HMCYl-40WgcW766s0FT4T8uNRKe42yTrk65sXyLHmQzaSVQBPl7een3WVMoYRwe_8QSEdPGfFB6oJaIngAJBunUOUhpgw9hr3Iw3WzIOfBrzOo7Fwt/s640/blogger-image--2138426965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMIT5FL1hl3a8Ok4SZR9DEnJpfM7HMCYl-40WgcW766s0FT4T8uNRKe42yTrk65sXyLHmQzaSVQBPl7een3WVMoYRwe_8QSEdPGfFB6oJaIngAJBunUOUhpgw9hr3Iw3WzIOfBrzOo7Fwt/s640/blogger-image--2138426965.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Just a wee bit of laundry to do again. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEingRm_61Brom46RQBEyR2O3V195H_8YtNzui_JAl63TrHSfBECHcHVgRmZwq23oUq74g70dr28egDYTcJa5qjArT_3nP8bdcC_du1yvn_aQa39J1U7X-nTqj-SjncVBJ_gazbQ2UsCaYmg/s640/blogger-image--531697437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEingRm_61Brom46RQBEyR2O3V195H_8YtNzui_JAl63TrHSfBECHcHVgRmZwq23oUq74g70dr28egDYTcJa5qjArT_3nP8bdcC_du1yvn_aQa39J1U7X-nTqj-SjncVBJ_gazbQ2UsCaYmg/s640/blogger-image--531697437.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now tonight with the machine fixed and running and room put back together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now just to catch up on laundry yet again. Lol</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Good thing I love to do laundry. </div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-6325430508247115082014-02-06T21:39:00.001-08:002014-02-06T21:39:39.955-08:00CurveballsIsn't it funny how a perfectly planned out life can take such crazy twists and turns. <div><br></div><div>Three weeks ago we had a crazy windstorm that knocked out our internet. There went our schooling, there went my blogging. </div><div>It just came on last Saturday. </div><div><br></div><div>Then last week our middle boy went back into the hospital and sat attached to an IV as they finally figured out his gall bladder is inflamed. He has since got out and actually back in for a couple days. He is waiting on an appointment to get it removed now. </div><div><br></div><div>Then Sunday we were driving back to our old community where our youngest was having a weekend sleepover to discover she was very sick. The family she was staying with took her into the hospital and we met her there. After an intense 36 hrs she went into surgery and had her severly inflammed appendix removed. Although it had started leaking we were lucky and it hadn't burst yet. </div><div>So here we sit in the hospital waiting. The recovery has been spotty as her bowels are not happy and are not wanting to work properly yet. </div><div><br></div><div>Also on Sunday I lost another cousin. A dear cousin. One I'm missing like crazy already. She left behind her husband and young son. My heart aches for her family and her very many extremely close friends. I also feel so much guilt for not seeing her enough. Trying to remember I can't let moments pass me by. </div><div><br></div><div>So now I'm struggling to focus on the positive. </div><div>I'm relieved my girlie wasn't more serious. They were very concerned it was her ovaries. </div><div><br></div><div>I'm overwhelmed by how much by cousin was loved. </div><div><br></div><div>I'm blessed to be married to an amazing man who sacrificed so much for us. This week it has definitely been sleep he's been sacrificing. </div><div><br></div><div>I'm thrilled my boy has such a great girlfriend that drops everything to take him to the hospital. </div><div><br></div><div>And speaking of boys and their girlfriends both my boys and their girls stepped way up and helped us out so much. </div><div><br></div><div>I'm a lucky momma and wife. </div><div><br></div><div>So thankful, so blessed. </div><div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-84197426493240403562014-01-11T19:50:00.001-08:002014-01-11T19:50:09.285-08:00Saying hi!!Just popping in for a quick moment to share my day. <div><br></div><div>Yesterday I wrote in my beloved planner a dozen or so things I wanted to accomplish today. </div><div>Unfortunately I never got around to over half of them. </div><div><br></div><div>Instead I chose to focus on finishing up a gift for my hubby. </div><div>A gift that was supposed to be given at Christmas but honestly that happened so fast I didn't have time for much. </div><div>I did think about waiting until next year or Valentines but I really wanted him to have this now and I have something else special planned for Valentines day. </div><div>I can't share much yet (though I hope with his permission I will make a post about it), as he reads my ramblings on here from time to time. However I can share I first got the idea off of Pinterest. </div><div><br></div><div>So between working on that, chilling out with my feet up, snuggling this chunky gal</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoE2HNlyUTf2j9Q6MlP3smshzVDAeZVUhHD2I2LYa2Wjs92shm_r7fMbXoWCkDBCy3emMFfZtSMfa4JWkk24Ru0kOtm1kQdzCzh7sdNR5KY8kpuOLyEQ_X9NGEUO9H286rhEQ18GuXovfs/s640/blogger-image--148783824.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoE2HNlyUTf2j9Q6MlP3smshzVDAeZVUhHD2I2LYa2Wjs92shm_r7fMbXoWCkDBCy3emMFfZtSMfa4JWkk24Ru0kOtm1kQdzCzh7sdNR5KY8kpuOLyEQ_X9NGEUO9H286rhEQ18GuXovfs/s640/blogger-image--148783824.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Whom by the way we weighed today and she weighs 19lbs already. She's my chunky monkey. At 9 weeks old. We figured she was getting big as she is one solid puppy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Plus then this fur ball also needed some cuddling. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxZcsEBw7GBDcQgKOmZ8LWX8r9S3yLnJKROa_4SMtIud_9nKaKApXEvo36NIns1OzTshBPN_krmGZsw11XLBrtYk0Dzbk69_GNVtYJlQCIfcgL6-YKdaD_GZaSyRJNba1czWBODJtM4rj/s640/blogger-image-236615027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVxZcsEBw7GBDcQgKOmZ8LWX8r9S3yLnJKROa_4SMtIud_9nKaKApXEvo36NIns1OzTshBPN_krmGZsw11XLBrtYk0Dzbk69_GNVtYJlQCIfcgL6-YKdaD_GZaSyRJNba1czWBODJtM4rj/s640/blogger-image-236615027.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">She is pretty jealous of my time so after I had Skylar in my lap, I had her in my lap. Her nose has been pretty bent out of shape since the move. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">On a side note we also weighed her, and at almost 3, she weighs 11lbs. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">So between those things, I managed to pretty much ignore my to do list. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Maybe Monday???</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Also just a quick note tomorrow is church. Sarah and I are off to officially start attending. (Rob is at work). I'm crossed between being excited and nervous. Pushing myself out of my comfort zone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">However I'm very happy to get back into the routine of being spiritually filled again. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Have a fantabulous weekend everyone. See you all next week. </div><br></div><br></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17236392056182164315noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-838237856166492647.post-63362058284546222202014-01-10T18:50:00.001-08:002014-01-10T18:50:26.236-08:00Checking in on a beautiful FridayIt's hard to believe that only 5 days ago it was -48C here with the wind chill. Considering this afternoon we were up to only -10C with the wind. It was almost like summer!!! hahahahaha<div>
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Finally I couldn't resist anymore so I grabbed my camera, my zoom lens (sorry don't know the technical name) and a filter hubby had got me a year ago for Christmas, and Sarah and Skylar and I went out for a walk.</div>
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Anyway after that beautiful walk I decided to clean some of the house today. I unpacked another 5 boxes!!! Whoohooo!!!!!!</div>
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1. Strengthen my faith.</div>
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I am spending time in a bible study every morning. Plus the church where we will be attending is reading the bible chronologically this year so I joined in with my YouVersion app. Also as our bible study group some of us ladies are memorizing some bible verses this year. We will be doing one a week and I have it memorized. Of course it is still only the first one. Check back with me in a couple of months. LOL </div>
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2. Organize, plurge, clean.</div>
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Well I tackled quite a few of the boxes this week. Considering I was busy Monday getting groceries in the city, Wednesday was a funeral and Thursday I took my parents to doc appointments I am feeling pretty good about this one. </div>
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Today I started to do some deep cleaning. I want to really focus on keeping a clean house this year as I would love to be able to have people visit and not feel like they are walking into a disaster zone.</div>
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Well this one I did somewhat luke warm on. I did managed to eat some healthier foods, but we still have way to much junk from Christmas that I am still consuming. I need to make this more consistent. I am hoping to cut up the veggies and leave in fridge as they are easier to snack on then.</div>
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Not much new on this one. We both agreed that we need to decide soon on what we are going to do and make that commitment.</div>
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