left overs....

While we were in Ottawa we went to cirque du Soleil!

We had 2nd row seats in the middle...simply amazing!

IF you ever get the chance to go...seriously...GO!

Its Worth Every Penny.

Oh And this is How I spend most of my days lately!

gotta love her!

X-BOX 360

Okay so many of you know already that we have one of these, Bringers of Joy in our lives. And to some extent it is really awesome. But not being much for video games other than Mario (because we go way back Mario and I..since the first Nintendo, I owe it to him to stay friends) I haven't really dabbled into the world of x-box all that much.


Until NOW that is Layton has taken to this like he has everything new in his life...OBSESSIVELY!

He is crazy...the first thing out of his mouth is x-box in the morning...the second if you were wondering is "Is it Christmas yet?"

The really sad part is, that he is already better than me!

Now for Tana

She is SO whinny right now, I think it is because of her cold. She is such a baby when she is sick, mind you I shouldn't really complain..after all she is a baby! But still....COME ON! She is waking up at 3:30 every morning and crying....I let her....she just wants me to hold her, But she is sneaky...soon she'll take over my bed...and I'll be on the couch then she'll want to be with me there....and then I am downstairs...well you get the Idea! I was making cookies and it seemed oftly quiet and I looked over and she passed out. How great! and she slept for 2 hours...that's right people...two hole hours!!

That was great...except then I had to play x-box with Layton...I killed his guy...by accident...and he yelled at me and told me to give the controller back and he would do it himself cause I wasn't very good.....all I had to say to that was FINE!! and I stuck out my tongue....which he then told me to go to my room and have a time out....SO I DID!! lol..

Custom Camera Strap GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Custom Camera Strap GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!


This was music to my ears!! When we went to ottawa and carried my big ol' camera around It totally hurt my neck...Someone has come up with a beautiful solution! She has astounded me yet again!

pics

Photobucket Album

The Farm

I had the chance to do Kate and James Pictures ( more on the photography blog) as well as Grandma and Grandpa's When we went to PA. Layton wanted in all of the pictures too....he's only 3 so we let him..but there was no excuse for Charlene!! LOL just teasing Char! What a fun weekend we had a surprise birthday party for mom and got her some new cake pans and a new mixing bowl. She loved it! Karen and Terry joined the party and it was great! Grandma and Grandpa brought the cake out! mmmm Ice cream cake! Thanks to all those who helped!

Chain Mail!! LOL

I was Tagged by Ailyn

5 years ago...
1.working as a baker
2. Married with no babies yet
3. wanting to get Pregnant (dumb Idea I know!! lol)

Things on my list for today
1.Take care of 5 boys under the age of 5
2.Deal with Tana's crying fits
3. Make buns
4. Clean the house
5. Laundry
6. Pick up Lindsay!! The best part of my day!

5 snacks enjoy
1. Chocolate
2.Popcorn
3. chocolate
4. Chips and Dip
5. Did I write down chocolate...mm mm

5 things I would do if I was a millionaire
1. Buy a new house
2.Buy my Buick enclave
3. Pay off debts.
4. Set up low interest loans to my friends!! LOL
5. MOVE TO AUSTRALIA!!

5 places I have lived
1. Prince Albert
2. Saskatoon
3.Regina
4. Edmonton
5. Whitehorse


5 jobs I have had
1. Baker
2.home decor associate
3. eye wear consultant
4. day home
5. Photographer

5 people I tag......
1. Amanda
2. Kate
3. Samantha
4. Jen
5. Erin

Commissioned Watercolor Portrait GIVEAWAY!!!!

Commissioned Watercolor Portrait GIVEAWAY!!!!

My MOM

The Only person I know that can do EVERYTHING. If she doesn't know how she figures it out and tries her best. Usually the result is nothing short of amazing.

She has raised (and still raising) 8 children, 4 of whom married in the temple and another soon to be sealed.

She has 5 beautiful Grandchildren, and hardly a wrinkle to prove it.

She is the most talented person I know I owe everything to her, As you know...she did give me life!

LOVE YOU MOM and Happy Birthday to you!

Oh and not to forget.....Happy Birthday to Auntie Kelly! How special is that Two wonderful ladies born the same day!

Ode to Single Parents

I have said it once or twice since Lindsay has left for his course nearly 5 weeks ago. Being a single mom is tough. I seriously don't know how they do it. I having only a glimpse of what they deal with full time and I can say honestly....I admire every single parent out there.

The amount of effort every day takes, the fact that you can't get sick or take a day off, or even just an hour or two with out the kids with out hiring a baby sitter or relying on friends or family that are around to take them. The mental drainage you feel as a single parent far surpasses any fatigue I have ever felt before.

I KNOWING that this will be over in a few days and I am holding on...amazingly! (Thanks to my generous families and friends) There have been days where it its 3:00pm and I want the day to be over already. I have had days where I want to leave and never come back. Some days I don't want to leave home because it is way to much work, just to have a screaming child act up the whole time we are gone. I have endless nights of children's tears. Some nights are shorter but with children in my bed, one pulling my hair and the other kicking my stomach.

This life is one of solitude and inner belief. These people, these AMAZING parents, are truly an inspiration to me. If you know of one in your life, be good to them, call them see how there day went. Be a good friend, offer to take their kids for even just an hour and don't let them say no. They need the break. TRUST ME. They will love you for it!

P.S. Only 10 more sleeps until Lindsay gets home...HORAY!!!

I sure LOVE and APPRECIATE My husband more than he even realizes!

Halloweening!

So the kids dressed up and we went out....

One ferocious Lion, (although not so much in this picture!)

One Terrible Tigress,

The gruesome twosome!

We came home and watched WALL-E and ate some of the candy. All in all a great night!

Thanks Jim and Courtney for your help!