My New Fav

I love, love, love the new reality show ROCK THE RECEPTION on TLC.

I love dancing and I love it when people are real. On this show you get both. Real people breaking it down for their friends and relatives on their first dance as a wedded couple.

Almost makes me want to get married again (of course, to the same person), just to do a fun dance...this year does mark 10 years, so maybe we should throw a 'dance party' and get Tabitha and Napoleon to choreograph us some moves. Whatdayathink?

If you haven't seen the show you must.

YouTube recording
TLC website

The great bike pull

Cole still hasn't mastered pedaling, so Greg rigged up a rope to pull him around the block.


He enjoyed himself for about the first two houses...

But, ultimately thought it was more fun to pull Dad.

Goggle Boy

After seeing his cousins swim with their goggles, Cole wanted his own. I think I got them a little too tight (hence the squinty eyes). I was laughing so hard instead of adjusting them, I got the camera. He didn't seem to mind, but I did feel a tad bad when we took them off and he had red goggle indents.

PowerUP!

When I came home tonight this big 'ol truck was parked on our street. Greg's pretty proud of it (and Cole thinks it's cool too).


It's part of the ramp up plan to the new business he is a part of. In May Greg started a new job as the operations officer for an electrical services company. He is starting their residential division. So, if you need help with anything electrical in your house (lighting, wiring, safety inspection) give Greg a call.

And if you happen to see this truck parked outside of RC Willey, I'm just picking up my new couch...(I wish)...

Welcome to the Family

Lindy, Mike, Ashlyn & Baby Caleb

I wanted to make something for my new nephew Caleb...Yes, now I have two Calebs for nephews...one on each side of our families. Caleb Dean is Lindy & Mike's (Greg's sis) new little guy.

I found this fun "doggy" fabric, so I decided to make some designer burp clothes for the new little guy. My theory: if you have to spit up, it might as well be on something nice. Can't wait till he gets 'em in the mail and can test "em out...

So, for the new little guy

...these are on the way...

How I spent my 32nd Birthday

Driving for 18 hrs. with 4 kids (ages 11 months, 2 1/2 years, 3 1/2 years and 5 years) and three adults in one very packed minivan.





Needless to say, it was memorable...

Despite moments of frustration, annoyance and irritation we did manage to have some fun times...(And life was better --- at least for me --- after we separated Cole, my bully child, from the other two tots, although that meant that poor baby Maddie didn't get much sleep...)

Fun Times:
1. Riding in the front seat - the furtherest spot away from the chaos
2. Sharing earphones with my sis while listening to a cheesy book on CD
3. Listening to American Idol wanna-be Ben rock out to his IPod (totally oblivious to others)
4. Driving a minivan for the first time (its actually not that bad...)
5. Making "glasses" for the kiddos and taking pics for amusement
6. Watching cartoons over and over again (what would we do without the DVD system?)
7. Making frequent pit stops for "emergencies"
8. Indulging in my favorite gas station treats at every stop...diet coke from the fountain, junior mints, licorices, salt and vinegar chips.
9. Taking in beautiful lakes and green lush forests while listening to good tunes.
10. Coming home. Despite the heat, I am thankful to return to the comforts of home (and see Greg again).

Live from Fairmont, British Columbia

hello from vacationland.

there's just nothing like eating ice cream in your bathing suit (with coverup, of course!) after a day at the pool.

we are having a great time. the sun has finally come out and we are headed to town this morning to take in the farmer's market.

it's a good vacation day.