Ahhh, Labour Day weekend! The last day of August and the month is over! Tomorrow marks the beginning of my favourite season!! My birthday is in 11 sleeps! I will be 29, the last year of my 20's. Oddly enough I still feel the same on the inside as I did when I was 19....hmmmmm....maybe I haven't matured at all!!!LOL Speaking of birthdays, today my Daddy would've been 58 yrs old. It's hard to imagine him that age and what he would be like right now. Alex said he's celebrating his birthday in heaven with the angels. I sure hope so.
On the agenda for today.....Alex is doing a clean sweep on his room. He wanted to switch his room around as well. My hallway looks as though his room threw-up. Mariah has been irritating him non-stop by touching everything. Kayla and Alyssa are super grumpy today, don't know what is up with them.
Auntie Kandie is coming tonight. She is going to watch everybody but Matthew and Bill and I are going to go grocery shopping. Should be riveting...LOL! He hates grocery shopping!!
I'm going to try really hard to get the list up this afternoon.......but first, Matthew is requesting a morning snack and then I think it'll be his naptime.(not to mention a few others around here!!)
Have a blessed Friday!!
~Penny
Friday, August 31, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Works For Me Wednesday
Rocks in My Dryer, for more great tips and tricks
okay, so my tip isn't that spectacular but it has saved me numerous times while we have been on an extremely tight budget.
I love to bake, but a lot of recipes need eggs and on a tight budget, this can become expensive. So here's what I do, I make 'fake' eggs!! Here's the recipe for it:
This will yield ONE egg:
2 tbsp of water
2 tbsp of flour
1/2 tsp of baking powder
Combine in a separate container and then add.
This works excellent in all kinds of baked goods, muffins, pancakes, cakes, and anything else that needs eggs! This way you can save the REAL eggs for Fried Eggs and omelets!!
Works for me!!
God bless, Penny
Some Good Advice
Oh my, I love these gals!! Do you need some fall fashion advice? Grab a cup of coffee and log onto Boomama and Bigmama these Southern Mama's cover it all!! Of course, for this Northern Chickie, I got the biggest kick out of the accents!! Although, it raises the case, do I have an accent?
Up on the plate today, is the girls clothes......I may need another cup of tea (maybe if I steep it for an hour I will squeeze some caffeine out of it)
I will also be doing more baby proofing. You would think that after 5 kids, when the 6th came around my house would be baby proofed and it is to the most part. Just mind the Lego's and Bratz shoes (err feet?!!?) the Bionicle parts. However, he has learned like the others, now that he can crawl, he can fend for himself in the food department. Breakfast can be found under the dining room table and on the kitchen floor. Good stuff!
Have a blessed Wednesday!!
Penny
Up on the plate today, is the girls clothes......I may need another cup of tea (maybe if I steep it for an hour I will squeeze some caffeine out of it)
I will also be doing more baby proofing. You would think that after 5 kids, when the 6th came around my house would be baby proofed and it is to the most part. Just mind the Lego's and Bratz shoes (err feet?!!?) the Bionicle parts. However, he has learned like the others, now that he can crawl, he can fend for himself in the food department. Breakfast can be found under the dining room table and on the kitchen floor. Good stuff!
Have a blessed Wednesday!!
Penny
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
The show will go on!!!!!!!!!!!!
I heard back from the Used Toy and Clothing sale coordinator and God bless her heart, she will hold a table for me!!! I could have reached through the computer screen and kissed her!!!
This week is all planned out as usual! Today I am finishing up a few things in Matthew's closet, and figuring out a new storage idea for his cloth diapers.
Tomorrow will be the attack on the girls clothing! Time for a summer/fall switch! I'm a little earlier this year (I think anyways?!?!) then I will inventory who and what they need. That will most likely take the day....why yes, of course I will take pics!! Thursday is our Last Lake day of the summer. Kerri and her kiddo's are joining us!! Who by the way, have joined the ranks of being a homeschooling family!!!WOOT!!!
Friday is a general cleanup sort of day, probably do a bit in Robbie's closet. My mom is coming to look after the older kiddies while I go grocery shopping with my not-so-patient husband. My mom has to work the rest of the weekend and felt that going grocery shopping would be too tiring. Saturday will be a continuation of cleanup and laundry. Auntie Kandie is coming over for a visit and a sleepover on Saturday night. Then it is Sunday again, it's a long weekend, so Bill will be home on Monday and I plan on relaxing! okay, maybe doing some organizing because I cannot control myself!!LOL
I am creating a Homeschool blog, which you can access via the link on the top right hand side..labled..umm..homeschool blog. It's not much now, but I did add a bunch of links!! Oh, and there are menu's up in the foodblog as well. I am aiming to have the list put up either tonight or tomorrow night as well.
Well, time to get back to work...but first I will be making a big mug of tea....no it is not coffee. I have one Maxwell thingy left and no filters for my other ground coffee. Must conserve the liquid gold!
Have a blessed Tuesday!
Penny
This week is all planned out as usual! Today I am finishing up a few things in Matthew's closet, and figuring out a new storage idea for his cloth diapers.
Tomorrow will be the attack on the girls clothing! Time for a summer/fall switch! I'm a little earlier this year (I think anyways?!?!) then I will inventory who and what they need. That will most likely take the day....why yes, of course I will take pics!! Thursday is our Last Lake day of the summer. Kerri and her kiddo's are joining us!! Who by the way, have joined the ranks of being a homeschooling family!!!WOOT!!!
Friday is a general cleanup sort of day, probably do a bit in Robbie's closet. My mom is coming to look after the older kiddies while I go grocery shopping with my not-so-patient husband. My mom has to work the rest of the weekend and felt that going grocery shopping would be too tiring. Saturday will be a continuation of cleanup and laundry. Auntie Kandie is coming over for a visit and a sleepover on Saturday night. Then it is Sunday again, it's a long weekend, so Bill will be home on Monday and I plan on relaxing! okay, maybe doing some organizing because I cannot control myself!!LOL
I am creating a Homeschool blog, which you can access via the link on the top right hand side..labled..umm..homeschool blog. It's not much now, but I did add a bunch of links!! Oh, and there are menu's up in the foodblog as well. I am aiming to have the list put up either tonight or tomorrow night as well.
Well, time to get back to work...but first I will be making a big mug of tea....no it is not coffee. I have one Maxwell thingy left and no filters for my other ground coffee. Must conserve the liquid gold!
Have a blessed Tuesday!
Penny
Monday, August 27, 2007
For my love and devotion to cows
I have loved cows since I was 10yrs old. I collect the things and yes, as a matter of fact I do own cow dishes! My kitchen has numerous cow paraphernalia ranging from pictures to clocks. I am happy with anything cow, most particularly Holsteins. Jersey's are nice, Guernsey and Ayrshire's and Brown Swiss as well. However this one.......she takes the cake and I love her!!
I *heart* Beatrice
Have a blessed evening!! :o)
~Penny
I *heart* Beatrice
Have a blessed evening!! :o)
~Penny
Just for fun
Okay, I promise I do a real post soon!! trying to get things done around here!! OH, Matthew started crawling yesterday!!Awww, so bittersweet for this Mama!!
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1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, find line 4. Write down what it says:
their newborn/newly adopted children and workers....
*taken from a pamphlet on Maternity/Sickness benefits.
2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can...what do you touch first?
a lamp
3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
The weather network, this morning
4. WITHOUT LOOKING, what time is it?
just about 11am
5. Now look at the clock, what is the actual time?
11:10am, not too bad!
6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
Robbie and Alyssa cheering MAtthew on with his crawling, Alex banging something downstairs, Mariah telling him to stop, Kayla asking if it's luchtime yet, the radio on downstairs and Matthew going "Dadadadadadada"
7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
Last night...and I'm not telling!!LOL
8. Before you came to this website, what were you looking at?
Sandra's website!!
9. What are you wearing?
basic jeans, pink tee and a pink hoodie
10. What did you dream last night?
I was having very weird dreams, and I can't even remember anything other than glimpse's here and there!!LOL
11. When did you last laugh?
A little while ago when MAtthew crawled over and pulled down the toy bin and had a puppet land on his head!!LOL
12. What's on the walls of the room you're in?
Fingerprints, posters, pictures of wolves and other animals, more fingerprints!!
13. Seen anything weird lately?
The stories I could tell!! Too many to name here!
14. What do you think of this survey?
More importantly, what do YOU think of this survey?!?!
15. What's the last film you saw?
In theatres, Illusionist and on DVD, Wild Hogs
16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first?
Tithe 10% between church and other causes. Invest enough away so as my children and family would never have to worry about money (but NOT be spoiled) buy land and build on it for family (what a dream come true for a Nana!! All my grandbabies close by!!)and buy a van so we could all go for a drive again (have not done that since Nov.10th 2006) and have a home similar to the Duggars, but a bit smaller (I despise huge houses, even if I needed it!!) but I would love a laundromat style laundry room and a restaurant style kitchen (just the appliances like a industry sized dishwasher, stove, oven and sinks) and one huge girls room and one huge boys room. I would also get farm animals (chickens, cows and horses) build a garden big enough for us to live off of. Buy a pasta maker, deep fryer, and new towels!!LOL Oh and a never ending gift card to Second Cup and Starbucks, an entire hunting get-up for Bill (a new rifle and a bow and an outfitters tent and a cool ATV...his hunting helps to provide YUMMY meat so it's always worth it!!)
17. State something about yourself most people don't know...
I am so very simple, I do not like flashy or extravagant things. I never wanted a big wedding or a big house. I would rather do things the hard way and like to get my hands dirty with work. I love to read medical terminology type books and the Thesaurus is always an excellent read. I also like to learn how to fix things around the house and in cars. Hmmm, what I'm really trying to say is I am a GEEK!!
18. If you could change one thing about the world, what would you change?
That all people were saved and live for Jesus. I totally second this Sandra!!!
19. Do you like to dance?
I love to dance, I don't think I am very good at it mind you!!LOL
20. What is one trip you would like to take right now?
I'm not much of a traveler, but if I could go anywhere right now it would be to BC to see my Mother-in-Law and give her a big hug and kiss and sit and have tea with her. I would love to make her and my Father-in-Law a nice yummy meal and clean their house for them, so they could just relax and enjoy each other.
21. Would you ever consider living abroad?
If I was in a different life, being a missionary would be awesome. I would also love to be with orphans and in the orphanages or helping new Mama's get started with breastfeeding and parenting.
Okay, back to reality!!LOL
Have a blessed Monday!
~Penny
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1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 18, find line 4. Write down what it says:
their newborn/newly adopted children and workers....
*taken from a pamphlet on Maternity/Sickness benefits.
2. Stretch your left arm out as far as you can...what do you touch first?
a lamp
3. What is the last thing you watched on TV?
The weather network, this morning
4. WITHOUT LOOKING, what time is it?
just about 11am
5. Now look at the clock, what is the actual time?
11:10am, not too bad!
6. With the exception of the computer, what can you hear?
Robbie and Alyssa cheering MAtthew on with his crawling, Alex banging something downstairs, Mariah telling him to stop, Kayla asking if it's luchtime yet, the radio on downstairs and Matthew going "Dadadadadadada"
7. When did you last step outside? What were you doing?
Last night...and I'm not telling!!LOL
8. Before you came to this website, what were you looking at?
Sandra's website!!
9. What are you wearing?
basic jeans, pink tee and a pink hoodie
10. What did you dream last night?
I was having very weird dreams, and I can't even remember anything other than glimpse's here and there!!LOL
11. When did you last laugh?
A little while ago when MAtthew crawled over and pulled down the toy bin and had a puppet land on his head!!LOL
12. What's on the walls of the room you're in?
Fingerprints, posters, pictures of wolves and other animals, more fingerprints!!
13. Seen anything weird lately?
The stories I could tell!! Too many to name here!
14. What do you think of this survey?
More importantly, what do YOU think of this survey?!?!
15. What's the last film you saw?
In theatres, Illusionist and on DVD, Wild Hogs
16. If you became a multi-millionaire overnight, what would you buy first?
Tithe 10% between church and other causes. Invest enough away so as my children and family would never have to worry about money (but NOT be spoiled) buy land and build on it for family (what a dream come true for a Nana!! All my grandbabies close by!!)and buy a van so we could all go for a drive again (have not done that since Nov.10th 2006) and have a home similar to the Duggars, but a bit smaller (I despise huge houses, even if I needed it!!) but I would love a laundromat style laundry room and a restaurant style kitchen (just the appliances like a industry sized dishwasher, stove, oven and sinks) and one huge girls room and one huge boys room. I would also get farm animals (chickens, cows and horses) build a garden big enough for us to live off of. Buy a pasta maker, deep fryer, and new towels!!LOL Oh and a never ending gift card to Second Cup and Starbucks, an entire hunting get-up for Bill (a new rifle and a bow and an outfitters tent and a cool ATV...his hunting helps to provide YUMMY meat so it's always worth it!!)
17. State something about yourself most people don't know...
I am so very simple, I do not like flashy or extravagant things. I never wanted a big wedding or a big house. I would rather do things the hard way and like to get my hands dirty with work. I love to read medical terminology type books and the Thesaurus is always an excellent read. I also like to learn how to fix things around the house and in cars. Hmmm, what I'm really trying to say is I am a GEEK!!
18. If you could change one thing about the world, what would you change?
That all people were saved and live for Jesus. I totally second this Sandra!!!
19. Do you like to dance?
I love to dance, I don't think I am very good at it mind you!!LOL
20. What is one trip you would like to take right now?
I'm not much of a traveler, but if I could go anywhere right now it would be to BC to see my Mother-in-Law and give her a big hug and kiss and sit and have tea with her. I would love to make her and my Father-in-Law a nice yummy meal and clean their house for them, so they could just relax and enjoy each other.
21. Would you ever consider living abroad?
If I was in a different life, being a missionary would be awesome. I would also love to be with orphans and in the orphanages or helping new Mama's get started with breastfeeding and parenting.
Okay, back to reality!!LOL
Have a blessed Monday!
~Penny
Saturday, August 25, 2007
Somethin' FUN!
You Are A Lily |
 You are a nurturer and all around natural therapist. People see you as their rock. And they are able to depend on you. You are a soothing influence. You can make people feel better with a few words. Your caring has more of an impact than even you realize. |
| Your Biblical Name Is... |
 You will live to see the end of times. |
| Your Inner Blood Type is Type B |
 You follow your own rules in life, even if you change the rules every day. Sure, you tend to be off the wall and unpredictable, but that's what makes you lovable. And even though you're a wild child, you have the tools to be a great success. You are able to concentrate intently - and make the impossible possible. You are most compatible with: B and AB Famous Type B's: Leonardo Di Caprio and |
| You Are a Visual Learner |
 You tend to remember what you see, and you have a good eye for aesthetics. You excel at art, design, and computer programming. You would be an excellent film director - or the next Bill Gates! |
Interesting!
Have a blessed weekend! Penny
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Me and My Man Survey
Got this from: amandaamysmom blog
just for fun!
THE “ME AND MY MAN” SURVEY: Copy and fill in your info...fun!
1. Names? Bill and Penny
2. How long have you been together? 13yrs together, 11yrs of that married
3. Dating/Engaged/Married/Naked/Undecided? Married
4. How old is he/she? I'm 28(just about 29) he's 34
5. What’s his/her middle name?
♥You or your man*
1. Who eats more? He does
2. Who said “I love you” first? he did
3. Who weighs more? He does
4. Who sings better? hmmm, me?
5. Who’s Older? He is
6. Who’s smarter? Depends on what we're discussing!
7. Who’s temper is worse? his
8. Who does the laundry? me
9. Who does the dishes? me
10. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Me
11. Who’s feet are bigger? His
12. Who’s hair is longer? Mine
13. Who’s better with the computer? Me
14. Who mows the lawn? he does
15. Who pays the bills? me
16. Who cooks dinner? me
17. Who drives when you are together? him because I don't have my license
18. Who pays when you go out to dinner? He'll pay the check but it comes from our account
19. Who’s the most stubborn? me
20. Who is the first one to admit when they’re wrong? Him, see number 19
21. Who’s parents do you see more? Mine
22. Who named your dog? when we did, it was me
23. Who kissed who first? I kissed hime first because the bottle landed at him!.
24. Who asked who out? just kind of happened
25. Who disciplines the kids more? Me
26. Who’s more sensitive?Me
27. Who’s taller? He is
28. Who has more friends? me
29. Who has more siblings? both have the same
30. Who wears the pants in the relationship? he does....cause I let him think he does!!LOL
Too funny!!
Have a blessed Thursday! Penny
just for fun!
THE “ME AND MY MAN” SURVEY: Copy and fill in your info...fun!
1. Names? Bill and Penny
2. How long have you been together? 13yrs together, 11yrs of that married
3. Dating/Engaged/Married/Naked/Undecided? Married
4. How old is he/she? I'm 28(just about 29) he's 34
5. What’s his/her middle name?
♥You or your man*
1. Who eats more? He does
2. Who said “I love you” first? he did
3. Who weighs more? He does
4. Who sings better? hmmm, me?
5. Who’s Older? He is
6. Who’s smarter? Depends on what we're discussing!
7. Who’s temper is worse? his
8. Who does the laundry? me
9. Who does the dishes? me
10. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Me
11. Who’s feet are bigger? His
12. Who’s hair is longer? Mine
13. Who’s better with the computer? Me
14. Who mows the lawn? he does
15. Who pays the bills? me
16. Who cooks dinner? me
17. Who drives when you are together? him because I don't have my license
18. Who pays when you go out to dinner? He'll pay the check but it comes from our account
19. Who’s the most stubborn? me
20. Who is the first one to admit when they’re wrong? Him, see number 19
21. Who’s parents do you see more? Mine
22. Who named your dog? when we did, it was me
23. Who kissed who first? I kissed hime first because the bottle landed at him!.
24. Who asked who out? just kind of happened
25. Who disciplines the kids more? Me
26. Who’s more sensitive?Me
27. Who’s taller? He is
28. Who has more friends? me
29. Who has more siblings? both have the same
30. Who wears the pants in the relationship? he does....cause I let him think he does!!LOL
Too funny!!
Have a blessed Thursday! Penny
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
A Better Day!
The great thing about days...they DO end and there's another one!
Thankyou for your kind words everyone, I'm sorry that some of you have had to go through a suicide from a family member or a friend. It hurts.
I'm so thankful for my hunny Kerri!! We had a good time last night, even if it's just wandering around!! I'm glad to have been away from the house for a few hours!!LOL And my coffee was awesome!
Today has been a bit more productive, been busy cleaning (why yes, that IS all I do!!) good thing I actually enjoy cleaning!! Managed to give the bathrooms a scrub down and spraying! Garbage's are done, AM dishes are done. Laundry is on the go. I've totally fallen off my laundry routine wagon...I try and get caught up and get back onto my schedule, and then it all falls apart again. I guess that means it's time to revamp it again!
Grocery shopping tomorrow night, lake day on Friday! Our last lake day on a Friday this summer!! can you believe that?!? This summer flew by!
But then comes my favourite season! September 1st-January 1st, my favourite months!!
It's almost time to get some fall decorations happening around here and I also want to add some new sites to visit!
September also means time to get fall cleaning done around here too. Carpets done, furnace and vents done. Blinds and curtains washed...the list goes on! First on the list is the homeschool cupboard. I really need to find a small cupboard somewhere. I'm thinking like a pantry type thing....hmmmm. I also need to get some bins.......
I'm thinking I may dedicate a blog strictly for my organizing. A place where I can keep lists of what the kids have for clothing and what I need to get...not my daily lists of stuff I don't think, but my more permanent lists. I keep making them and then 'somebody' takes them and uses them for artwork!
Well, my buzzer just went off on the dryer...time to switch!!!
Have a blessed Wednesday!!!
Thankyou for your kind words everyone, I'm sorry that some of you have had to go through a suicide from a family member or a friend. It hurts.
I'm so thankful for my hunny Kerri!! We had a good time last night, even if it's just wandering around!! I'm glad to have been away from the house for a few hours!!LOL And my coffee was awesome!
Today has been a bit more productive, been busy cleaning (why yes, that IS all I do!!) good thing I actually enjoy cleaning!! Managed to give the bathrooms a scrub down and spraying! Garbage's are done, AM dishes are done. Laundry is on the go. I've totally fallen off my laundry routine wagon...I try and get caught up and get back onto my schedule, and then it all falls apart again. I guess that means it's time to revamp it again!
Grocery shopping tomorrow night, lake day on Friday! Our last lake day on a Friday this summer!! can you believe that?!? This summer flew by!
But then comes my favourite season! September 1st-January 1st, my favourite months!!
It's almost time to get some fall decorations happening around here and I also want to add some new sites to visit!
September also means time to get fall cleaning done around here too. Carpets done, furnace and vents done. Blinds and curtains washed...the list goes on! First on the list is the homeschool cupboard. I really need to find a small cupboard somewhere. I'm thinking like a pantry type thing....hmmmm. I also need to get some bins.......
I'm thinking I may dedicate a blog strictly for my organizing. A place where I can keep lists of what the kids have for clothing and what I need to get...not my daily lists of stuff I don't think, but my more permanent lists. I keep making them and then 'somebody' takes them and uses them for artwork!
Well, my buzzer just went off on the dryer...time to switch!!!
Have a blessed Wednesday!!!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
In Loving Memory........
When I close my eyes really tight, I can hear you laugh.
When I peer through the darkness, I can see your smile.
When I breathe in deeply, I can still smell your cologne.
I hate this walk without you, I miss you so much.
I never knew the demons were too much for you to bear all alone.
I can't go back and make it better, I can only try and make sure it doesn't happen again.
I can only hope that where you are now, your soul can rest easy and you are at peace.
So many things I wish I could've said, so many times I've traced over.
What if? What if? What if?
Unfortunately, it's the reality of the ones left behind. Left to pick up the pieces, try to carry on. They say it'll get easier as time goes on, but I'm not so sure.
The tears still come as they did that day. The heart still aches the same way.
I forgive you for not knowing a better way to ask for help.
As days go by, we remember you through a song that plays on the radio. A movie or even a smell. I see your smile in your grandson and your mischievousness in your grand daughter. Most of all, I find a lot of you in me. as much as most children would hate to find themselves with that trait....I savour it and smile to myself.
May you rest in peace Daddy and I miss you sooooo much and love you more!!
Terry Lynn, August 31st 1949-August 21st 1995
*Suicide is the permanent solution to a temporary situation. Please if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal or at a loss PLEASE get help. No problem is EVER to big and worth you ending your life over. There IS always tomorrow and there IS always a better solution. The pain that it leaves for your family and friends is sooooo much worse than dealing with the problem.
When I peer through the darkness, I can see your smile.
When I breathe in deeply, I can still smell your cologne.
I hate this walk without you, I miss you so much.
I never knew the demons were too much for you to bear all alone.
I can't go back and make it better, I can only try and make sure it doesn't happen again.
I can only hope that where you are now, your soul can rest easy and you are at peace.
So many things I wish I could've said, so many times I've traced over.
What if? What if? What if?
Unfortunately, it's the reality of the ones left behind. Left to pick up the pieces, try to carry on. They say it'll get easier as time goes on, but I'm not so sure.
The tears still come as they did that day. The heart still aches the same way.
I forgive you for not knowing a better way to ask for help.
As days go by, we remember you through a song that plays on the radio. A movie or even a smell. I see your smile in your grandson and your mischievousness in your grand daughter. Most of all, I find a lot of you in me. as much as most children would hate to find themselves with that trait....I savour it and smile to myself.
May you rest in peace Daddy and I miss you sooooo much and love you more!!
Terry Lynn, August 31st 1949-August 21st 1995
*Suicide is the permanent solution to a temporary situation. Please if you or someone you know is feeling suicidal or at a loss PLEASE get help. No problem is EVER to big and worth you ending your life over. There IS always tomorrow and there IS always a better solution. The pain that it leaves for your family and friends is sooooo much worse than dealing with the problem.
Monday, August 20, 2007
Happy Monday!
There are FINALLY pics in the Flickr!!!
But, here, as promised is the new 'do pic!!!
I was trying to get a good angle!!LOL
Oh and the floor after she was done cutting!!
Our anniversary was nice!! We went to a restaurant we'd never been to before, and will not go back to!!LOL It was nice though and quiet. I enjoyed a couple 'adult' beverages. (two After Eights!YUM!!) Then we went over to a neighbours house and sat by the fire and had a couple of drinks and laughs!! It was really nice being out with my sweetie!! I'm such a dork and never thought to bring my camera!!LOL
The day before that, we went on an adventure to Zellers for the day. It went pretty good. it's a super long walk for these guys, but they made it! We went to McDonalds for lunch. It was the kids first trip to McDonalds this year!!! So they were pretty excited!
I am STILL waiting for the Junk lady...sigh. The guy finally dropped off our furniture, but didn't bother to tell us he had dropped it off, so I have no idea how long it has sat outside for, but now it smells and has been rained on! Grrrrrrr!!!
I'm trying to work miracles for the Used Toy and Clothing sale. Why? well of course the night that the tables go on sale, is the exact night that we have our first meeting for Habitat for Humanity! I can't be in two places at the same time!!GRRRR!! So I don't know how I'll be able to work that out....I REALLY depend on these sales BUT I really need to be at this meeting....The fall sale this year has been extended too!! They used to be from 10am-1pm, but this year it's on from 10am-4pm!!
Have a blessed day!! Penny
But, here, as promised is the new 'do pic!!!
I was trying to get a good angle!!LOL
Oh and the floor after she was done cutting!!
Our anniversary was nice!! We went to a restaurant we'd never been to before, and will not go back to!!LOL It was nice though and quiet. I enjoyed a couple 'adult' beverages. (two After Eights!YUM!!) Then we went over to a neighbours house and sat by the fire and had a couple of drinks and laughs!! It was really nice being out with my sweetie!! I'm such a dork and never thought to bring my camera!!LOL
The day before that, we went on an adventure to Zellers for the day. It went pretty good. it's a super long walk for these guys, but they made it! We went to McDonalds for lunch. It was the kids first trip to McDonalds this year!!! So they were pretty excited!
I am STILL waiting for the Junk lady...sigh. The guy finally dropped off our furniture, but didn't bother to tell us he had dropped it off, so I have no idea how long it has sat outside for, but now it smells and has been rained on! Grrrrrrr!!!
I'm trying to work miracles for the Used Toy and Clothing sale. Why? well of course the night that the tables go on sale, is the exact night that we have our first meeting for Habitat for Humanity! I can't be in two places at the same time!!GRRRR!! So I don't know how I'll be able to work that out....I REALLY depend on these sales BUT I really need to be at this meeting....The fall sale this year has been extended too!! They used to be from 10am-1pm, but this year it's on from 10am-4pm!!
Have a blessed day!! Penny
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Hellllllloooooooo!!!!
Did you miss me? Crazy days I tell ya! I'm also trying to keep myself busy and hope that this month will go by quickly....halfway there!! My baby is 9 mos old today!! Can you believe it??? Nah, me neither! I have full intentions of taking some pics of him later, must do!!
Nothing has really gone according to plan either the last week. The junk lady still has not come, nor returned any of my calls. the people who were going to bring me the furniture from Freecycle still have not. My groceries were terrible. The yoghurt's had expiry dates from July 20th, the orange juice and toothpaste had both expired. I had to wait until yesterday for them to deliver more appropriate stuff. My hair is pretty good (I'll post pics soon, promise!!) I'm still trying desperately to figure out how to style it. i mean, if I had like 2hrs in the morning to dedicate to blow drying and flat ironing I'd be fine. However, I am lucky if I can go potty without being bombarded in the morning. With the length it is, my curls have taken over!!LOL I have had to learn how to work with them. my hair was always so heavy, it pulled a lot of the curl right out!
Friday is a scheduled lake day and then Bill is taking me out for dinner on Friday night for our anniversary. Hopefully I've figured out something with my hair by then!!! I love getting all dressed up all girly, so I am looking forward to going on a date with my sweetie. This will be the first time we've been out since last September, without a baby and on an actual date. (not just my dentist appointments!!) I really hope Matthew will be alright. I have over 16ozs of milk frozen and ready, he drinks from his sippy cup really good, so I am hoping!!!
Oh and you'll notice on the side up near the top here there is a mp3 player loaded with a few songs I LURVE!!! You'll also notice that I have a very diverse taste in music and yes some of it is secular. I'm sure a few songs will date me pretty good, others may surprise!! You can skip through songs or listen right through and of course stop it!! I was good and withheld putting any New Kids on the Block on there!!!LOL They were the one and only TRUE boy band out there!!!ROFL!!
well, I really need to get off my butt and get busy with the rest of the stuff around here!! Have a blessed Wednesday!!!
Penny
Nothing has really gone according to plan either the last week. The junk lady still has not come, nor returned any of my calls. the people who were going to bring me the furniture from Freecycle still have not. My groceries were terrible. The yoghurt's had expiry dates from July 20th, the orange juice and toothpaste had both expired. I had to wait until yesterday for them to deliver more appropriate stuff. My hair is pretty good (I'll post pics soon, promise!!) I'm still trying desperately to figure out how to style it. i mean, if I had like 2hrs in the morning to dedicate to blow drying and flat ironing I'd be fine. However, I am lucky if I can go potty without being bombarded in the morning. With the length it is, my curls have taken over!!LOL I have had to learn how to work with them. my hair was always so heavy, it pulled a lot of the curl right out!
Friday is a scheduled lake day and then Bill is taking me out for dinner on Friday night for our anniversary. Hopefully I've figured out something with my hair by then!!! I love getting all dressed up all girly, so I am looking forward to going on a date with my sweetie. This will be the first time we've been out since last September, without a baby and on an actual date. (not just my dentist appointments!!) I really hope Matthew will be alright. I have over 16ozs of milk frozen and ready, he drinks from his sippy cup really good, so I am hoping!!!
Oh and you'll notice on the side up near the top here there is a mp3 player loaded with a few songs I LURVE!!! You'll also notice that I have a very diverse taste in music and yes some of it is secular. I'm sure a few songs will date me pretty good, others may surprise!! You can skip through songs or listen right through and of course stop it!! I was good and withheld putting any New Kids on the Block on there!!!LOL They were the one and only TRUE boy band out there!!!ROFL!!
well, I really need to get off my butt and get busy with the rest of the stuff around here!! Have a blessed Wednesday!!!
Penny
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Where did this week go??
The summer is flying by at an insane rate! I blink and there is another week GONE!
It was a long weekend here and Bill and I worked so hard getting things done around here. Tightening taps and replacing valves, fixing doors etc. Tuesday a very dear friend of mine came over with her two little ones. Her and I have known each other since we were 3 years old!! A lot of history!!LOL We had lost touch for the past 7 or so years and had a lot of catching up to do. The kids all had a good time as well.
Then later that evening we had a meeting to go over our Life Insurance.
Today i have been waiting for the junk lady to come and take away some broken furniture and stuff too big for the garbage men to take. I'm also waiting for the delivery of a hide-a-bed and chair off of Freecycle and for the person who wants my stuff to come and pick it up! Tomorrow is the big day..errrr..night I guess!!LOL The hair gets chopped!! I'm terrified, but in a good way.
Then Friday I am babysitting a friends little girls, so no lake day, but it's okay next week!! I am also having my groceries delivered that morning, then it's the weekend again!!
Oh, I posted the menus for this week (used my magic to change the date on it again!!LOL) as well as my grocery list for Friday, I will post the menus for that later.
Well, time to go switch another load of laundry!!
Have a blessed Wednesday!!
Penny
It was a long weekend here and Bill and I worked so hard getting things done around here. Tightening taps and replacing valves, fixing doors etc. Tuesday a very dear friend of mine came over with her two little ones. Her and I have known each other since we were 3 years old!! A lot of history!!LOL We had lost touch for the past 7 or so years and had a lot of catching up to do. The kids all had a good time as well.
Then later that evening we had a meeting to go over our Life Insurance.
Today i have been waiting for the junk lady to come and take away some broken furniture and stuff too big for the garbage men to take. I'm also waiting for the delivery of a hide-a-bed and chair off of Freecycle and for the person who wants my stuff to come and pick it up! Tomorrow is the big day..errrr..night I guess!!LOL The hair gets chopped!! I'm terrified, but in a good way.
Then Friday I am babysitting a friends little girls, so no lake day, but it's okay next week!! I am also having my groceries delivered that morning, then it's the weekend again!!
Oh, I posted the menus for this week (used my magic to change the date on it again!!LOL) as well as my grocery list for Friday, I will post the menus for that later.
Well, time to go switch another load of laundry!!
Have a blessed Wednesday!!
Penny
Thursday, August 2, 2007
It's August
My least favourite month of the year. I dread this month every year and at the same token, I look forward to it. It's my anniversary month, some good and some bad. The good parts are mine and Bill's anniversary, 11 years this year!!! It's also our anniversary since we began dating, 13 years this year!! It's also the anniversary of my father's suicide, which no matter how many years pass, is still so painful. I still go through the anger/sadness cycle, 12 years later.
He would've been 58 years old this month (it's his birthday on Aug.31st) and I know he would have LOVED being a grandpa. It's like that day only happened yesterday, I remember every single part of it. I guess I always will. He loved kids so very much and was a goofy kind of dad. He never got really angry, just always said there are consequences for every action. He took me to get my ears pierced for the first time when I was 4yrs old. He took me to a park almost everyday when I was little(in the spring summer). He took me for long rides on his motorcycle. He took me swimming every Thursday night, to the wave pool. he made me a swing in the tree in front of our house long ago. he taught me to ride my two wheeler and was there to congratulate me when I did it. So many memories, now I just find myself telling the kids these stories and I guess that is how I will keep him alive, through me and my memories.
Well, I have so much that I need to get done today and I haven't started. Bill still hasn't told me what my exact budget is for groceries, so I don't have my list complete yet(yes, I am in charge of the budget, but I had asked him how much he needed for the week....*sigh*). I have some laundry to get done, dishes to finish, a floor that needs vacuuming (with my broken vacuum, the belt snapped last night), sigh. Then my Mom will be here sometime near dinner and then we're off to get groceries...errrrrr...Vanilla Latte first!! then I will come home, put the groceries away and pack Bills lunch and get stuff ready for the food part for tomorrow at the lake. It's too bad that I need sleep, I would be so much more efficient if I could go without sleep!!
Hmmm, guess I am not going to get much accomplished while I sit here and talk about it, now am I?!?!
If I find out what my budget is soon enough, I will post a list in the food blog.
Have a blessed Thursday!!
Penny
He would've been 58 years old this month (it's his birthday on Aug.31st) and I know he would have LOVED being a grandpa. It's like that day only happened yesterday, I remember every single part of it. I guess I always will. He loved kids so very much and was a goofy kind of dad. He never got really angry, just always said there are consequences for every action. He took me to get my ears pierced for the first time when I was 4yrs old. He took me to a park almost everyday when I was little(in the spring summer). He took me for long rides on his motorcycle. He took me swimming every Thursday night, to the wave pool. he made me a swing in the tree in front of our house long ago. he taught me to ride my two wheeler and was there to congratulate me when I did it. So many memories, now I just find myself telling the kids these stories and I guess that is how I will keep him alive, through me and my memories.
Well, I have so much that I need to get done today and I haven't started. Bill still hasn't told me what my exact budget is for groceries, so I don't have my list complete yet(yes, I am in charge of the budget, but I had asked him how much he needed for the week....*sigh*). I have some laundry to get done, dishes to finish, a floor that needs vacuuming (with my broken vacuum, the belt snapped last night), sigh. Then my Mom will be here sometime near dinner and then we're off to get groceries...errrrrr...Vanilla Latte first!! then I will come home, put the groceries away and pack Bills lunch and get stuff ready for the food part for tomorrow at the lake. It's too bad that I need sleep, I would be so much more efficient if I could go without sleep!!
Hmmm, guess I am not going to get much accomplished while I sit here and talk about it, now am I?!?!
If I find out what my budget is soon enough, I will post a list in the food blog.
Have a blessed Thursday!!
Penny
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Something Else You Might Like!! Gymboree Contest!!
Click on the above pic and go get entered over at Love Shak, Baby to win one of two $250 gift cards to Gymboree! That would be a HUGE blessing here, especially from their sales racks!! *crossing fingers*
God bless, Penny
Make your own Mei Tai
Okay so you all have heard me rave over my Mei Tai's now here's your chance to make your own. Choose some funky fabric, and get going!! I'm waiting for my dream fabric before I set out to make one. Have fun!!! And wear that Baby!!
'Economical Baby' Mei Tai instructions
You will also find a whole smorgasbord of lovely things to make on her site...she's 'sew' inspirational!!LOl I know, I'm too funny!!!
have fun! God bless!
'Economical Baby' Mei Tai instructions
You will also find a whole smorgasbord of lovely things to make on her site...she's 'sew' inspirational!!LOl I know, I'm too funny!!!
have fun! God bless!
What does one do with 4 litres of juice??
I'll tell you what, they dump on the floor!
and
Yup, that's exactly what you do.
Unfortunately, I don't have a child at fault. Nope my friends, it was ME!!!
Ug, for whatever reason my blonde dorky brain allowed me to pick up the HUGE 4L jug by the spout and down to the floor it went and off the lid flew, spewing juice EVERYWHERE! of course because our house is lopsided, the juice instantly runs towards the other side of the kitchen, hence the towels. And of course, I would have to use ALL the towels I JUST washed (that were conveniently sitting beside the kitchen in a laundry basket all clean and ready to put away)
I won't even get into the comments from the kids, I am sure you can imagine though.
Tomorrow is Thursday and grocery day, which means Vanilla Latte, which means I will make it through today. For now though, I must go wash the floor....again. *sigh*
God bless, Penny
and
Yup, that's exactly what you do.
Unfortunately, I don't have a child at fault. Nope my friends, it was ME!!!
Ug, for whatever reason my blonde dorky brain allowed me to pick up the HUGE 4L jug by the spout and down to the floor it went and off the lid flew, spewing juice EVERYWHERE! of course because our house is lopsided, the juice instantly runs towards the other side of the kitchen, hence the towels. And of course, I would have to use ALL the towels I JUST washed (that were conveniently sitting beside the kitchen in a laundry basket all clean and ready to put away)
I won't even get into the comments from the kids, I am sure you can imagine though.
Tomorrow is Thursday and grocery day, which means Vanilla Latte, which means I will make it through today. For now though, I must go wash the floor....again. *sigh*
God bless, Penny
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