Monthly Archives: January 2011

Frosty Face Plant

Today is one of those days where I am feeling a little overwhelmed… and I have only myself to thank! Sanj didn’t come home till after 9 pm helping take down the stuff from the tournament.  What a long day … Continue reading

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Tick Tock…

Tick Tock Tick Tock…The Countdown is on for the end of the weekend. What a busy weekend.  The weekday may actually seem quieter.  This weekend was the 2nd Annual Under the Locks Hockey Tournament.  It is a  hockey tourney that … Continue reading

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Lucky Me…

Yesterday, was the Lift Lock Hockey Tournament… one of the few outdoor, hockey touramants there are… it required unbelievable amounts of work 100 % Canadian… That would describe this man… Of course, there are many other adjectives to describe him… … Continue reading

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The Day…

Wow… am I ever exhausted! Making a birthday special can be hard work!  My Zach  would say that he had a good birthday.  Sammy took Zach to the Petes game (hockey…OHL) last night, just the two of them.  Zach was … Continue reading

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Big Boy, Zach!

How is it possible that 9 years ago, we were blessed with a beautiful baby boy? Zachary Thomas was causing me great pains to make his entrance into this world.  He came out like lightening… and has been buzzing around … Continue reading

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Grey Hairs and Wanted: A Chauffeur :)

Today I washed that grey right out of my hair! Actually, I really am not bothered by the grey in my hair.  In our family, we turn grey prematurely.  My sweet Tyler has 5-6 grey hairs on his little head. … Continue reading

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Bored…

What can I write about today? Starting a post like that means I am bored.  Well, not from the lack of things to do… as there is plenty.  Rather bored from not being able to do what I want to … Continue reading

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Blogging 101

Do you have a blog?  Do you enjoy reading blogs? If so, what is it about blogs that attract you? My brother started blogging years before me.  His blog allowed me to peek into his life and make up for … Continue reading

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Look Into My Uvula…

Ramblings on a Sunday night… Yesterday my hormone raging son came to me and said,  “Sorry, Mom.” Priceless.  Life immediately becomes perfect.  What crime he is sorry for, doesn’t matter.  He is sorry and all on his own has apologized. … Continue reading

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Grown Up for One Night…

Do you every play grown up? Is that a weird question?  What I mean is, sometimes I feel like I am still 30 something.  Yet, in reality I am older than I feel. Friday night we played grown up. We … Continue reading

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Faithful One…

Today at church… God reminded me that He is faith to me… always. I left wondering how faithful I am to Him? I love this song… it just reminds me that I am never alone… despite how lonely I may … Continue reading

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Encouraged…

Today God sent me a note of encouragement … at the sports store. I love a God sighting. After school today, I took the boys to the mall to look for snow gear.  Right now there are great sales as … Continue reading

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Karma…

Did you watch American Idol last night? I have to admit I love that show.  I was wondering how it would be this season with the new judges… and must say, I loved it!  I thought that Steven Tyler (who … Continue reading

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Staying At Home…

Was your mom a stay at home mom?  Did that impact your decision as to if you would be a stay at home parent? On the radio this morning there was a discussion about how the parent that stays at … Continue reading

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Thank you and Happy Birthday…

Happy MLK Day! I found myself reflecting on this man and that era where so many people were so courageous.  I couldn’t help think of Rosa Parks and the courage she must have need to sit down on that bus! … Continue reading

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It’s How Cold?

Are you a winter person? (This picture is from last winter… I was too cold to go out yesterday with the camera). Me, not so much!  Brr… the temperature is reading -23 degree Celsius (with the wind chill).   The … Continue reading

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Can’t Even Imagine!

Do you ever have moments that you wished you had on tape? Last night after hockey, the boys were chatting in the truck on the way home… I am not sure how it came up but someone asked Max what … Continue reading

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Friday … Yah!

Do you have a favorite day of the week? It’s Friday night!!! My favorite night of the week! It is a busy day, like the rest of them but I think what I like about Fridays are that I can … Continue reading

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Stalled… Needing a Jump Start…

I am stalling. I have the ground beef in the crock pot… made myself lunch and put a load of laundry in.  Funny, when I awoke this morning, I was so sure I would get the whole house tidied.  I … Continue reading

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Stressed Out!

What are you having for supper tonight? We are going to have a Mexican theme night for supper.  I love Mexican food.  I don’t get to eat it too often as we don’t have a good one in our town. … Continue reading

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