COLD WEATHER TURNS ME NUTTY

As soon as the weather goes below -30'C a turn a little nutty. Among other things,I find myself talking to objects. For example:

I have had to park outside because we have the garage full of boxes. So as I go outside to start the van, I first stop to talk to the little gnome we have on the steps. "Oh, you're probably freezing", I say as I brush the snow of him. Next, I get into the van and say "Hi Sally(that is the van's name.....don't ask) are you gonna start for me today?" I then turn the ignition and, because I have a wonderful husband who plugs my vehicle in for me, she starts right up. "Good Girl, now warm up for a little while", I say. Today is garbage day, so I opened the garage door......"Come on Bessie (another name.....again, don't ask) up you go." Then I push the garbage bin to curb, all the while saying, "I know it's cold, I will put you back as soon as I can." What is that all about? Crazy I tell you, crazy.

We take possession of our house in two days. YEAH!!! Very excited, but a little stressed. I MUST tackle the kitchen today. Wish me luck!!!

UNSETTLED

I have been feeling somewhat unsettled the last couple of days and I am pretty sure I know why, but I am not sure how to go about handling the problem. A LOT of pondering lies in my future. Also, if anyone knows where I can get a new throat, yes throat, please let me know as mine is on fire and hurts like a son of a gun. I would be much obliged.

7 MORE DAYS!!!!

K & K's WEDDING

Family Shot

Trentan Tractor

Alysha Nicole

Joshua Samuel and me

Alysha and Merynn Abby

Just a few shots of Kayla and Kurtis's wedding day. I didn't put any pics of Kayla cause I forgot to ask her if it would be ok to do so, but she looked so, so, beautiful. Their temple ceremony was amazing. They are such a wonderful, inspiring couple. I ALMOST made it through the ceremony without crying.....almost. The girls were flowers girls. Merynn was in charge of Kayla's train,and Alysha was in charge of Kayla's flowers. (not sure if Kayla knew about that, but that's what Alysha decided.) At the reception, the girls got to sit at the head table with Kayla and Kurtis. I think this was their favorite moment. Thank you Kayla for making them feel special on YOUR special day.

Their reception in Grande Prairie was yesterday (Nov.13) and we went to the farm on friday to have supper and visit with Kayla and Kurtis before the reception on Sat. When Trentman saw Kurtis, he ran right up to him and gave him the biggest hug!!!! It was soooo cute!! I mean, I don't even get hugs like that!! It is so wonderful to have such positive influence in my kids lives.

Congrats Kayla and Kurtis!! We are extremely happy for you. We ALL love and adore you!

P.S. Special thanks to Lindsay for making the girls hair look fabulous!!!

TAKE A CHILL PILL

To the people who have road rage, can't wait in line, who are grouchy and live a fast-paced life, I say this.....TAKE A CHILL PILL!!!!!
While running errands today, I realized that people(not all, but in general) are impatient, grouchy, and always in a hurry. Why is that? And if your life is busy and hectic, why are you taking it out on me? I hope I am not in the "general" group. If I am, I will definitely be making an extra effort to relax.

Get to sleep in a little bit tomorrow. VERY excited about that.

I am pretty sure that Joshua's fav. day of the year just might be Remembrance Day. Any of you who know him can probably understand this. Any of you who don't, I will enlighten you tomorrow.

HI RACHEL!!!!!!

GOOD RIDENCE

Today I needed to do a good house clean. I started with the girls room and worked my way down all four levels. By the time Nathan got home from work I had the following things for him to take to goodwill : 3 big garbage bags full of kids clothes, 1 box of books and 3 boxes of toys. (I'm talking good size boxes) Ahhhhhhhhh, I LOVE decluttering. Scary thing is I haven't even started on my or Nates stuff. I'm sure Nate will be going back to the goodwill again this week!!!!
Everything looks so good. Even closets!! Yeah for me!!

The day was great until Josh puked everywhere. Gross. Oh, yes, and Trentman looks like the devil cause the white part of his eyes are bright red and oozing. Double gross. Anyone want to come for a visit?

SORRY BLOG

Well hello there. How are you? Have we met before? I have been away for awhile. I have very negligent of you blog and I apologize. I have good excuses though. I went to a most beautiful wedding two weekends ago. ( I will get into that later) And then, last week we bought a house!! Yikes!! We are very excited. So I have been running around getting papers signed and getting other things taken care off that need to be done when buying a house. We take possession Nov. 25 (which is in 17 days) so we are already starting to pack. The best part of it is that our new house is 1 block away from the house we are in now, so we don't have to pack too carefully. The kids haven't seen the inside of the new house and are itching to have a look. Soo fun.

On Friday the kids brought home their report cards and all three of them did so fantastic. I am grateful that they are all in that "excited to go to school" phase and want to learn new things. parent teacher interviews are tonight so we'll see want the teachers have to say.

Another busy week lies ahead. But I had my extra hour of sleep (turned the clocks back to standard time) so I am as refreshed as I will get and ready to tackle the events that lay awaiting!!!

Stayed tuned.......wedding stuff to come.......