Poor Kayla

Say a little prayer for Kayla. She has the flu so bad. {Out both ends}. She's so thin already -- she cannot afford to lose any more weight.
Thanks. xo

God is good!

My Doctor phoned me today.  They got the results from my biopsy.  NO CANCER!!!  Praise GOD…HE is so good! 

Spread awareness of this cancer:

On another note,  please say a little prayer for Kayla – she seems to have a stomach flu or something.  She’s down and out…  :)

Happy Birthday Stephanie!

Friday, Stephanie turned 18!!  Hard to believe.  I remember when Stephanie was born, I was pregnant with Kayla and Stella was a Godsend to me many times because she became the person I’d call to find things out!  :)  Anyways, i remember how tiny she was and how cute.  Now she’s still cute, but she’s tall and beautiful!  They really do grow so quickly.  Kayla enjoyed spending some time with Stephanie over the weekend to celebrate her birthday.  She had a tremendous time!

I made her this album.  She really liked it.

** I apologize for the colouring on some of these photos…they are slightly skewed due to poor lighting.

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And here is a close of the journaling jotters I made/stamped.
Notice…yet another great way to use the leftover Prima Packaging…and recycle.  Great Tip for Earth Day!  :) 
The rest of the weekend was grand.  Sens lost against the Penguins in the first round of the playoffs.   So disappointing.  They tried hard though.

I finally drove!  I went out to see Dennis this weekend.  I needed to get away and change the scenery.  It was so fun and I have been really feeling good.  In fact, today I walked 45 mins around the neighbourhood and just soaked up the sun and sunshine and listened to the birds.  I am getting so tired of doing nothing and being inactive.  I’m looking forward to getting back into shape.  :)
I actually started a new blog today, to inspire myself and motivate myself back into shape.  It’s all about my walking!!
You can find it here. 

Today, I feel good about me.   Tomorrow will be even better.  :)

 

Earth Day

“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.”

There’s that famous saying we follow when we go camping:

“Take nothing but pictures.
Leave nothing but footprints.
Kill nothing but time.”

Happy Earth Day!  AND in honour of Earth Day, I thought I’d share a few ‘earthy’ type pictures i took while we were out on a walk or at camping!  (I found these while browsing through the laptop…and don’t think I’ve shared them before.  :)

AND my favourite Pictures ever!!

 

Now, it’s time to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs!! Go SENS GO!

Sunshine/Sonshine

“Anyone's life truly lived consists of work, sunshine, exercise, soap, plenty of fresh air, and a happy contented spirit.”

I don’t know what the weather is like over there, but here it is gorgeous out!  The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the squirrels are busy busy busy!  I woke up this morning and thought to myself, “Self…enjoy the day!”

So…after doing a bit of laundry and filling up my belly with breakfast and tea, i sat at the table – threw on some music and whipped up this layout. 

 

Last June my little big boy graduated Elementary School and got all dressed up in a shirt and tie.   First off, let me tell you about Jory. 

He’s brilliant, funny, charming, quirky, subtle, sarcastic, kind, genuine, thoughtful, caring and pesky.  He’s the kind of kid who when he reads something funny he’s got to run down to show me.  He worries when I spend too much money, and therefore he rarely asks me for things.  He reminds me a lot of myself – but I do love him with my entire life and I am so proud to call him my boy.  Rain or Shine, he’s the perfect son.

I HEART you Jory Boy. 
Love Mom.  XO

Update on us!

It’s been ages since I updated our family blog.  I suck. 
I guess there’s no excuse but I was overwhelmed with things and my health, but it’s all good now!  **I took off the ‘sign in’ for the blog.   Please feel free to share with the family.  :)

March 29th, I had a hysterectomy.  Mom and Dad came down and prayed for me and visited.  THANK YOU so much.  It is awesome how amazing our God is.  I had major blood loss during surgery and it turned out okay but it could have gone so much worse, had it not been for all your prayers.  So thank you…we won’t go into thinking how bad it could have gone – but instead focus on the goodness of our God. 

I have been doing well.  I’m still recovering and taking it one day at a time but I guess there’s not much to complain about.  The kids have been awesome at helping me and taking care of me.  This of course, does not mean I am not stubborn and want to do things for myself.  I’ve always been that way i guess.  :)  LITTLE MISS INDEPENDENT!  :)  There are times though when you simply must accept the help given by friends and family.  AND for them I am truly grateful.

The second week of my recovery Mrs. C (Gramma) came by each night with a delicious home cooked meal.  Talk about gratefulness!!!!  It was a Godsend and such a blessing to have that help.  I was exhausted and it made it so much easier knowing I didn’t have to cook – and the kids didn’t have to eat Ravioli or Alphagetti every night.  (teehee).

Today, the weather is superb.  I wish I could be outside jogging.  I don’t know why, but I have a hunger to start jogging.  As soon as the doctor says I can start to exercise I am so on it.  Ever since I quit smoking, I have tonnes of energy!!

So…been so long since I posted, there’s a lot to show you!

First of all, Jory got glasses a few weeks ago.  He looks so trendy and boyish.  Can you believe how much older he is looking these days??  I even notice that manly jaw line!  (ACK!!)

Kayla and Jer broke up.  I know life is sad…but unfortunately, heartbreak is part of it.  Who needs boys anyways?  :) (wink wink)
Maybe now she can focus on her artwork!!?  Look at this amazing art she drew for Art Class.  (Hand drawn with pencil crayons).  AMAZING or what???????  That’s my beautiful girl!! (Who is getting so big lately!)

I’m going to try to keep regular updates on the blog from now on.   I have a few ideas on how to organize different things like recipes and stuff…so keep watching.

In meantime, here are a few scrappy projects I’ve done and didn’t share yet.  :)  ENJOY…and much love.

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