What a day it has been. Raining all day. It makes me sleepy.
I'm talking to my Mom while I'm working on this. I don't really have anything new to say. So we're just talking about Thursday. She's really excited, as am I! I've booked Friday off and Monday. My poor honey is working on Monday, then he flies to Milwalkie for business on Tuesday, I hate when he has to go, but he gets back on Thursday, so I should be able to survive.
Today we were talking about Lake Superior. We are again going this summer. The first week in August, this time without Mike and Joy, and with Kris, Shannon and Mason. Steve and Christa isn't sure yet. We may have a large group this year, because Dave's aunt and uncle are going and another family from our church. It should be fun.
Well I'm tired. I really hope my week goes fast!
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Saturday, January 28, 2006
I'm so glad it is Saturday
Well this I found to be a long week. But I'm so happy it's over with. I had a few issues to deal with on the phones at work, and they really ruined my week. Some people can be so demeaning.
Less than a week until my brother is home. That is very exciting for me! I've been counting down the days.
We have been to the mall and back already. Dave's new xbox finally came in and we picked that up, along with some groceries for some food to take to Jay's tonight. Dave just went out to the card shop for the rest of the morning, so it's just me here.
It's quiet here, just the sound of the dryer running. It's beautiful outside. The sun is shining and it's warm, you wouldn't think it's winter! I just hope there will be snow on the ground when Krista gets here, she's been telling us how much she wants to make snow angels.
Last night the church rented out the bottom of East Side Marios. We went and played pool and had some appetizers. It was a lot of fun, and lots from the church came, so that was encouraging.
Dave and I are going to become members of the church soon. It's been weighing on Dave's heart these past few weeks, and with all the change that will be happening, we want to be apart of it. He pulled out the Purpose Driven Life again, and was reading me some of it, and yes, we need to be members. What pushed us this week, was two of our couples that attend our small group told us that they were leaving the church because they weren't getting anything out of it. This upset me. That is definately not a reason to leave. The first line in that Purpose Driven Life is "It's not about you." I know that I feel that way a lot of the times lately that I get nothing out of the worship or sermon, but I've realized that I'm not receiving because I'm not giving. The 2 couples who are leaving, I think their number one problem was they never plugged themselves in, they never got involved in any ministry. Ahhh sorry for venting. Needless to say we kicked them out of our small group and spit on them......I'M KIDDING!!!
Well I guess I should put another load of laundry in.
Less than a week until my brother is home. That is very exciting for me! I've been counting down the days.
We have been to the mall and back already. Dave's new xbox finally came in and we picked that up, along with some groceries for some food to take to Jay's tonight. Dave just went out to the card shop for the rest of the morning, so it's just me here.
It's quiet here, just the sound of the dryer running. It's beautiful outside. The sun is shining and it's warm, you wouldn't think it's winter! I just hope there will be snow on the ground when Krista gets here, she's been telling us how much she wants to make snow angels.
Last night the church rented out the bottom of East Side Marios. We went and played pool and had some appetizers. It was a lot of fun, and lots from the church came, so that was encouraging.
Dave and I are going to become members of the church soon. It's been weighing on Dave's heart these past few weeks, and with all the change that will be happening, we want to be apart of it. He pulled out the Purpose Driven Life again, and was reading me some of it, and yes, we need to be members. What pushed us this week, was two of our couples that attend our small group told us that they were leaving the church because they weren't getting anything out of it. This upset me. That is definately not a reason to leave. The first line in that Purpose Driven Life is "It's not about you." I know that I feel that way a lot of the times lately that I get nothing out of the worship or sermon, but I've realized that I'm not receiving because I'm not giving. The 2 couples who are leaving, I think their number one problem was they never plugged themselves in, they never got involved in any ministry. Ahhh sorry for venting. Needless to say we kicked them out of our small group and spit on them......I'M KIDDING!!!
Well I guess I should put another load of laundry in.
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Shorter do
Today on a whim I went over to Christa's and had her chop off a good 6-8 inches of hair off! I know, crazy! She put layers in it, and even gave me slight bangs, but I love it. My hair looks even curly some ways too! She was telling me that it would be fun to perm it, there's a type with big curlers, but I told her that I was too chicken to do something like that! So yep, I'm lighter on the head! Dave likes it too, which is nice.
Tonight Dave took me to Montana's for a treat, then we wandered around Walmart for a bit. I bought a present for Krista, since we'll be celebrating Christmas with them when they get home. Dave bought some toys too, only for himself. A couple of hockey figurines to set up in the basement.
I was watching Billy Graham earlier, it brought back memories of seeing him in 1995 at the Skydome. I love his messages because they are simple and are just to the point. This past week we studied being salt, and how salt does two things, it adds flavour and also preserves things. I have decided that I need to work on being more flavourful, as I'm here on the earth. I'm preserving, by having my faith, and keeping Jesus alive in my heart. But as far as being a flavour, sharing the gospel and standing out and being different because I have God in my life, that is something I need to work on.
I'm getting anxious for my brother to get home. I just can't wait for it. I watched Amelie last night, all alone. But I got giggles. Oh tonight I had a real good laugh, so much that my tummy hurt. Dave and I were just on the bed cuddling, and talking about things, when I started trying to play fight with him. Now I'm good at wrestling considering I had 3 brothers, and I miss it sometimes so I try to get Dave to wrestle me. But he never does, he tells me that he'll hurt then all his buddies would be the crap out of him for beating his wife. I laugh at this and say whatever. But I have discovered a way I can get him to wrestle. I try to pick his nose! I know it sounds gross, but that freaks him out, so he then gets defensive and that is how I get to wrestle with him, but it's true I suck at it now, because I start laughing so hard that I can't breath and I lose everytime!
Well that's all I'll share now....it's not the most exciting entry, but I guess it doesn't have to be.
Deb I miss your giggles, and hugs
Amy I miss your generousity when it comes to doing my hair
Jay I miss telling you no to trivail pursuit and showing you spills on your shirt
Yvonne I miss your big heart and smile that goes along with it.
You four girls will always have a special place in my heart.
Tonight Dave took me to Montana's for a treat, then we wandered around Walmart for a bit. I bought a present for Krista, since we'll be celebrating Christmas with them when they get home. Dave bought some toys too, only for himself. A couple of hockey figurines to set up in the basement.
I was watching Billy Graham earlier, it brought back memories of seeing him in 1995 at the Skydome. I love his messages because they are simple and are just to the point. This past week we studied being salt, and how salt does two things, it adds flavour and also preserves things. I have decided that I need to work on being more flavourful, as I'm here on the earth. I'm preserving, by having my faith, and keeping Jesus alive in my heart. But as far as being a flavour, sharing the gospel and standing out and being different because I have God in my life, that is something I need to work on.
I'm getting anxious for my brother to get home. I just can't wait for it. I watched Amelie last night, all alone. But I got giggles. Oh tonight I had a real good laugh, so much that my tummy hurt. Dave and I were just on the bed cuddling, and talking about things, when I started trying to play fight with him. Now I'm good at wrestling considering I had 3 brothers, and I miss it sometimes so I try to get Dave to wrestle me. But he never does, he tells me that he'll hurt then all his buddies would be the crap out of him for beating his wife. I laugh at this and say whatever. But I have discovered a way I can get him to wrestle. I try to pick his nose! I know it sounds gross, but that freaks him out, so he then gets defensive and that is how I get to wrestle with him, but it's true I suck at it now, because I start laughing so hard that I can't breath and I lose everytime!
Well that's all I'll share now....it's not the most exciting entry, but I guess it doesn't have to be.
Deb I miss your giggles, and hugs
Amy I miss your generousity when it comes to doing my hair
Jay I miss telling you no to trivail pursuit and showing you spills on your shirt
Yvonne I miss your big heart and smile that goes along with it.
You four girls will always have a special place in my heart.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
It's a Beautiful Morning
I woke up to a very bright room, It's so nice seeing the sun shine like it is today. This weekend seems to have gone by so fast. Friday night I went to my friend's tupperware party, only for moral support. I did leave home with an amount of money I could spend, but I didn't get a thing, even though there was new things out, I just didn't feel compelled! Dave was proud of me for that.
Yesterday we had the big plan to go to the zoo. We set the alarm and everything, but when we got up, it was really windy and snowing at the time. So I decided that I didn't want to be out in that wind all day looking at animals. So Dave was good and still took me on a date. We first went to Swiss Chalet for lunch, then we went to Canadian Tire, where I purchased some ice skates (I didn't own a pair) they are cool, they are figure skates with the picks on the front, but they look like the guy skates, only grey. Then we went to Chapters ( I know I know, the big evil) and looked around for a bit, I just loved the smell of the store! I bought a couple of things, and Dave did as well. Then we headed to Galaxy for a matinee, we saw Memoirs of a Geisha. It was so good, I really enjoyed it a lot. Even Dave liked it! I would reccommend it!
After that we headed home and made some dinner, and then I started working on invitations for my family and Stephen and Sally's welcome home party which we're going to host. I think it's going to be fun, it's a Welcome home/Olympic party! Dave found the Olympic hockey schedule, so we chose a date from that! hahaha, atleast all the guys will enjoy that, it's funny how I look at my mom's side of the family, and how most of us cousins are married now, and our spouses are all big sports fans! Dave fits in really well!
Well today I don't have Sunday school, but I'm still up early. We are going to go to church and then this afternoon we're making a quick visit to Dave's aunt's and uncle's place, then I hope to try out my new skates at RIM park! Looking forward to it. Tonight I think I'll just relax at home, as I like to do before having to return back to work tomorrow.....
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that you're out enjoying this sunshine!
Yesterday we had the big plan to go to the zoo. We set the alarm and everything, but when we got up, it was really windy and snowing at the time. So I decided that I didn't want to be out in that wind all day looking at animals. So Dave was good and still took me on a date. We first went to Swiss Chalet for lunch, then we went to Canadian Tire, where I purchased some ice skates (I didn't own a pair) they are cool, they are figure skates with the picks on the front, but they look like the guy skates, only grey. Then we went to Chapters ( I know I know, the big evil) and looked around for a bit, I just loved the smell of the store! I bought a couple of things, and Dave did as well. Then we headed to Galaxy for a matinee, we saw Memoirs of a Geisha. It was so good, I really enjoyed it a lot. Even Dave liked it! I would reccommend it!
After that we headed home and made some dinner, and then I started working on invitations for my family and Stephen and Sally's welcome home party which we're going to host. I think it's going to be fun, it's a Welcome home/Olympic party! Dave found the Olympic hockey schedule, so we chose a date from that! hahaha, atleast all the guys will enjoy that, it's funny how I look at my mom's side of the family, and how most of us cousins are married now, and our spouses are all big sports fans! Dave fits in really well!
Well today I don't have Sunday school, but I'm still up early. We are going to go to church and then this afternoon we're making a quick visit to Dave's aunt's and uncle's place, then I hope to try out my new skates at RIM park! Looking forward to it. Tonight I think I'll just relax at home, as I like to do before having to return back to work tomorrow.....
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that you're out enjoying this sunshine!
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Oh white
I'm sitting here giggling like a little girl right now. I was watching Gilmore Girls and they were buying a wedding dress, and I got this big urge to pull mine out and put it on. So I did, and I was a bit worried that it wouldn't fit anymore, but, it totally does, I mean I've got my pj's on underneath and I'm braless right now, which means it's loose on top and snug on my waist, but it fits, and I'm twirling around and Dave thinks I'm a goof! He just got home from a meeting and I told him to come and look at me, and he comes and says, "That's your wedding dress" Well DUH!!! hahaha. I forgot how pretty it is. And I totally love it.
hahaha, I don't want to take it off yet, it's fun! Oh if only you could see me now. I feel like a princess too! I'm going to have to do this more often!!!
hahaha, I don't want to take it off yet, it's fun! Oh if only you could see me now. I feel like a princess too! I'm going to have to do this more often!!!
Thursday, January 05, 2006
It's almost over?
Well it's Thursday. Dave and I have had this whole week off and it's almost over. We didn't do much this week, alot of organising and moving things around. We had a successful trip to Ikea on Monday and bought some shelves and such. Dave as I type is in the office upstairs organizing the closet!
Last night we watched Cinderella Man. It was good, sad in some area's I cried my one contact out at one point! hahaha. Hmmm, it seems kind of sad that we haven't done anything too exciting this week, but we just wanted to have a break from work, and be at home with eachother for a bit.
Tonight we have volleyball, first in a long while, I wonder if I'll remember how to play! hahaha. So new year resolutions have been on our mind this week. And even though this is so typical of a news years, we decided to ride the bike 3 times a week. I've done it once so far. I will do it again today, probably after this.
Tomorrow I'm off to Orangeville to see Lesya once more before she flies back to BC. Well I hope everyone is doing well and keeping busy, but most of all I hope everyone is happy!
Last night we watched Cinderella Man. It was good, sad in some area's I cried my one contact out at one point! hahaha. Hmmm, it seems kind of sad that we haven't done anything too exciting this week, but we just wanted to have a break from work, and be at home with eachother for a bit.
Tonight we have volleyball, first in a long while, I wonder if I'll remember how to play! hahaha. So new year resolutions have been on our mind this week. And even though this is so typical of a news years, we decided to ride the bike 3 times a week. I've done it once so far. I will do it again today, probably after this.
Tomorrow I'm off to Orangeville to see Lesya once more before she flies back to BC. Well I hope everyone is doing well and keeping busy, but most of all I hope everyone is happy!
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Happy New Year!
2006 has arrived! Although for me it started with a frustrating moment! More and more Dave and I realize that we are burdened with a troublesome neighbour. At 6am this morning, I heard the music, beating loud! So I turned on the fan, and that didn't drown out the noise, so I moved to the spare bedroom and even still, I heard the music. In my tired anger I stormed downstairs, grabbed my jacket and put on shoes and marched up to his front door and stood there ringing his doorbell a couple of times. No one ever came to the door, so almost in tears I crawled back into bed just hoping it would shut off. It did shut off, around 7:30am in the morning, and then I fell back asleep.
I'm just dreading tonight. I'm really tired, and I'm afraid of what I'll end up doing if it happens again tonight. I'm so tempted to get the police number and leave it by my phone.
We rang in the new year at Kris and Shannon's place. We had a good time, playing many games and just being with everyone. We played Balderdash and we were laughing so hard we were crying, it was so great.
Hum, on Friday Benji came over and spent the night, we went out with Steve and Christa and watched The Chronicles of Narnia, it was awesome, I really really enjoyed it so much. After the movie to my pleasant surprise I ran into Christoph Kesting! It was so good to see him, he still looks the same, and he's done well for himself. It was funny because he gave me a huge hug and kiss on the cheek, and afterwards I was explaining the Steve and Christa that I've known him for such a long time, and Steve responded saying "Well I should hope so, I would hate to think that you would let just any guy come up and kiss you like that!" hahaha.
Well I'm off this whole week from work! (Deb, you know that email I typed you at work, could you respond....if you respond to my home address?? Thanks!!!) Tomorrow Dave and I are going to Ikea with Mike and Joy, then as for the rest of the week, I don't know what I'll get upto! I'm sure I'll see Lesya once more before she heads back to school.
Law and Order:Criminal Intent is on, it looks good, so till next time....
I'm just dreading tonight. I'm really tired, and I'm afraid of what I'll end up doing if it happens again tonight. I'm so tempted to get the police number and leave it by my phone.
We rang in the new year at Kris and Shannon's place. We had a good time, playing many games and just being with everyone. We played Balderdash and we were laughing so hard we were crying, it was so great.
Hum, on Friday Benji came over and spent the night, we went out with Steve and Christa and watched The Chronicles of Narnia, it was awesome, I really really enjoyed it so much. After the movie to my pleasant surprise I ran into Christoph Kesting! It was so good to see him, he still looks the same, and he's done well for himself. It was funny because he gave me a huge hug and kiss on the cheek, and afterwards I was explaining the Steve and Christa that I've known him for such a long time, and Steve responded saying "Well I should hope so, I would hate to think that you would let just any guy come up and kiss you like that!" hahaha.
Well I'm off this whole week from work! (Deb, you know that email I typed you at work, could you respond....if you respond to my home address?? Thanks!!!) Tomorrow Dave and I are going to Ikea with Mike and Joy, then as for the rest of the week, I don't know what I'll get upto! I'm sure I'll see Lesya once more before she heads back to school.
Law and Order:Criminal Intent is on, it looks good, so till next time....
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
It's come and gone!
Wow, I am always surprised at how fast Christmas comes and goes! It was a great time, as always too! Saturday, Dave and I got up and left home around 9am. We made it to the farm and settled in. After lunch is when all the relatives started to arrive. There was 24 of us this year, we had a good time, we each all brought a $6 gift and played the gift exchange game. Dave and I did great and ended up leaving with the things we wanted, he with golf balls and me with a sign that said "Dashing Through the Snow". My cousin's baby was the hit this year. My other cousin's wife is pregnant, leaving only Dave and I and my other cousin with out kids, and we never heard the end of that! Then once all the company left, we later then played the "penny" game and then put our presents under the tree and then went to bed.
Christmas morning we got up around 7:20am and started opening up gifts! Here's what I got:
Outburst Remix from Benji
Coldplay cd and a Willow tree angel of love from Buddy
The Polar Express and Superstar from Denise
Necklace with a heart charm and saphires and socks from my parents
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (old and new), Willow tree ornament of a husband and wife, socks, fish bowl, the Polar Express, Satsuma cream and chocolate and a home made card from Dave.
Then we ate breakfast and played Scene It (Buddy got that for Christmas) then Dave and I packed up and left for Elmira to be with his parents. There I got a few more things there, like Corner Gas dvd's more socks and decorative plate set from them. I was spoiled! Dave too was spoiled as I broke down and bought him his table top hockey game he so loves. So Christmas night Mike and Joy came over and Joy and I watched my Superstar movie while Mike helped Dave put his game together!
We had a wonderful Christmas together. Yesterday my parents and Buddy and Benji came over for the day, we watched The March of the Penguins and ate food! Today, Dave and I are basically doing nothing. Tomorrow we're back to work for 2 days and then we'll be both off until ummmm Jan 8th I think. We're not going anywhere, we just wanted to have a break away from work.
Anyway, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.
ps movie season is good, we went and saw Harry Potter #4 and it was one of the best so far I think, and we're planning on seeing Narnia this week, and when Lesya gets back I'm hoping to see Memoirs of a Geisha.
Christmas morning we got up around 7:20am and started opening up gifts! Here's what I got:
Outburst Remix from Benji
Coldplay cd and a Willow tree angel of love from Buddy
The Polar Express and Superstar from Denise
Necklace with a heart charm and saphires and socks from my parents
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (old and new), Willow tree ornament of a husband and wife, socks, fish bowl, the Polar Express, Satsuma cream and chocolate and a home made card from Dave.
Then we ate breakfast and played Scene It (Buddy got that for Christmas) then Dave and I packed up and left for Elmira to be with his parents. There I got a few more things there, like Corner Gas dvd's more socks and decorative plate set from them. I was spoiled! Dave too was spoiled as I broke down and bought him his table top hockey game he so loves. So Christmas night Mike and Joy came over and Joy and I watched my Superstar movie while Mike helped Dave put his game together!
We had a wonderful Christmas together. Yesterday my parents and Buddy and Benji came over for the day, we watched The March of the Penguins and ate food! Today, Dave and I are basically doing nothing. Tomorrow we're back to work for 2 days and then we'll be both off until ummmm Jan 8th I think. We're not going anywhere, we just wanted to have a break away from work.
Anyway, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I'm looking forward to hearing all about it.
ps movie season is good, we went and saw Harry Potter #4 and it was one of the best so far I think, and we're planning on seeing Narnia this week, and when Lesya gets back I'm hoping to see Memoirs of a Geisha.
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Having fun on Dave's laptop
Hmmm there's something cool that I love about this laptop. I'm not sure if it's the way the keyboard sounds when I push the keys or if it's the way I can relax on the couch and type this all at the same time! I'm watching Everwood (which I hardly ever watch) it's a nice show really. Hmm yep I love that I can relax on the couch and type this!
This week has been a good one. It's been a good combination of busy and relaxed. Monday night after work, I went to Orangeville and had dinner with my Mom, Dad and Benji, then I met with Lesya for a short visit. It was good to see her, her hair is a bit longer and I just loved laughing with her. She gave me hilarious "I love the Office stickers"! Ohh if you could only see them!
Last night was a gathering for all Adventure Club helpers. It was funny, we played MadGab and I nearly wet my pants laughing, it's hard to explain, but we would say the words and not even know it! hahaha. Then tonight I'm here, helping Dave sort his hockey cards and just watching tv. Tomorrow is my last day of work, I expect it to be a very long day, but I'm totally looking forward to having some time off, and hey CHRISTMAS IS ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY!!!! It's starting to sink in. Like I'm now starting to bug Dave about what he's gotten me for Christmas!
I got a few more Christmas cards today, one was from Tracey and she got a new dog! She sent a picture of Ruby. She's so adorable. My kitties are doing good. Sunshine more and more becomes cranky, but that's just her age. Ahhhhh Lost is a re-run! Again! I'm not surprised, this is what happened last year too.
So I'm just rambling now, I think I love the sound of the keyboard! hahahaha.
Well if I don't get a chance to write again after this, I hope and pray that you all have a wonderful Christmas! 2005 is gone, and 2006 is almost here, it's exciting to know that another year is around the corner, a year that will be filled with many more opportunities and experiences, and memory making events!
Bye for now!
This week has been a good one. It's been a good combination of busy and relaxed. Monday night after work, I went to Orangeville and had dinner with my Mom, Dad and Benji, then I met with Lesya for a short visit. It was good to see her, her hair is a bit longer and I just loved laughing with her. She gave me hilarious "I love the Office stickers"! Ohh if you could only see them!
Last night was a gathering for all Adventure Club helpers. It was funny, we played MadGab and I nearly wet my pants laughing, it's hard to explain, but we would say the words and not even know it! hahaha. Then tonight I'm here, helping Dave sort his hockey cards and just watching tv. Tomorrow is my last day of work, I expect it to be a very long day, but I'm totally looking forward to having some time off, and hey CHRISTMAS IS ONLY 3 DAYS AWAY!!!! It's starting to sink in. Like I'm now starting to bug Dave about what he's gotten me for Christmas!
I got a few more Christmas cards today, one was from Tracey and she got a new dog! She sent a picture of Ruby. She's so adorable. My kitties are doing good. Sunshine more and more becomes cranky, but that's just her age. Ahhhhh Lost is a re-run! Again! I'm not surprised, this is what happened last year too.
So I'm just rambling now, I think I love the sound of the keyboard! hahahaha.
Well if I don't get a chance to write again after this, I hope and pray that you all have a wonderful Christmas! 2005 is gone, and 2006 is almost here, it's exciting to know that another year is around the corner, a year that will be filled with many more opportunities and experiences, and memory making events!
Bye for now!
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Day with my Dad
Today was a very nice day. My Dad had mentioned that he wanted to go to Listowel for a horse sale, and since I completed my Christmas shopping officially yesterday, I told him I wanted to go with him. We had a good time. We watched 103 horses sell, there was over 200 up for sale, but he only had so much time. He wanted to see how well #103 would do, because that's the one he would have liked. He sure can pick a winner though, it went for over $2700! I was shocked! Considering most horses were going for well under $1000, most under $500! He didn't get anything, but a part of me wishes I could have gotten him one! There was one he was really fond of , and it sold only for $450. But he didn't raise his hand, and I wasn't going to push him. I think the next time he goes, I'll tell him I'll go halves on it, but he can look after it for me. We both were a bit frozen once we left, but I'm glad that we spent the day together.
I survived the Christmas party at Dave's boss's house. It wasn't so bad, but glad for it to be over. Lots of crammed people and forced small talk, very awkward.
Tonight Dave and I just finished watching Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. It was odd, which was as I thought it would be, but I don't know, I got bored, not my favourite.
I survived the Christmas party at Dave's boss's house. It wasn't so bad, but glad for it to be over. Lots of crammed people and forced small talk, very awkward.
Tonight Dave and I just finished watching Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events. It was odd, which was as I thought it would be, but I don't know, I got bored, not my favourite.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Blessed and Overwhelmed
Well I just got in from our last Adventure Club of 2005. It was a parents night, so I got to meet some of the parents of the kids at my table, and I even got spoiled with some presents. Tonight was one of the first nights that I actually feel the Christmas Spirit. It's so hard these days to find joy, when everything is so busy and things are coming at you a mile a minute!
But we've been blessed completely this year. Dave has been rewarded with a big bonus come January which will change our course of life for a bit, debts can be paid off and a trip is in our near future I think. We're thinking end of February or March sometime.
I just had a great weekend with my friends which was so nice, just to be in their company was just awesome. And Lesya returns to Ontario Friday so I'll get to see her!
We have a couch now in our basement which is so nice. I broke it in on the weekend and ended up watching movies most of the time!
This week is full of Christmas celebrations. Beginning Sunday night, our Sunday school play happened, and to my surprise was a success, my kids were very cute, the 3 girls were sheep and 2 of my boys were a cat and dog (they refused to be sheep) and a Shepard. They were so adorable. They ate fruit loops the whole time, and I think were the hit of the play because they were just so cute! Then on Monday, our department at work were taken out to the Keg for lunch, it was very nice and a good 2 hours from the office, always nice to get away! Tomorrow night our small group is having a fun night with gift exchanges and food! THen Thursday is our big work party, we get out at lunch and then have an early dinner, presents and Christmas bonuses! To finish it off, Dave's annual party at his boss's house is Friday night, I don't look forward to this one, it's very uncomfortable, but it's nice to be on the arm of Dave!
I just left a message for my Krista, she turns 4 on Thursday, but only got the answering machine. I miss her lots, and can't wait until they are home again! woo hoo!
But we've been blessed completely this year. Dave has been rewarded with a big bonus come January which will change our course of life for a bit, debts can be paid off and a trip is in our near future I think. We're thinking end of February or March sometime.
I just had a great weekend with my friends which was so nice, just to be in their company was just awesome. And Lesya returns to Ontario Friday so I'll get to see her!
We have a couch now in our basement which is so nice. I broke it in on the weekend and ended up watching movies most of the time!
This week is full of Christmas celebrations. Beginning Sunday night, our Sunday school play happened, and to my surprise was a success, my kids were very cute, the 3 girls were sheep and 2 of my boys were a cat and dog (they refused to be sheep) and a Shepard. They were so adorable. They ate fruit loops the whole time, and I think were the hit of the play because they were just so cute! Then on Monday, our department at work were taken out to the Keg for lunch, it was very nice and a good 2 hours from the office, always nice to get away! Tomorrow night our small group is having a fun night with gift exchanges and food! THen Thursday is our big work party, we get out at lunch and then have an early dinner, presents and Christmas bonuses! To finish it off, Dave's annual party at his boss's house is Friday night, I don't look forward to this one, it's very uncomfortable, but it's nice to be on the arm of Dave!
I just left a message for my Krista, she turns 4 on Thursday, but only got the answering machine. I miss her lots, and can't wait until they are home again! woo hoo!
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Lots of Snow!
Today Dave and I left early for Orangeville, and the drive there was nice and dandy, until we reached Orangeville, and there was a dark cloud, snowing atop of the town. It was great really. The drive slowed down a bit, but I was ok with that.
My Mom, Benji and I went and chopped down the perfect Christmas tree. We had lots of fun doing it too, the trees were covered with snow, so we had to shake them off in order to get a good look of them, but made it easy to see which ones we passed by! It was fun! Then got home and just relaxed, the boys played some hockey and stuff. Then Steve called so I talked with him for a bit. But then we had to leave.
Joe is here for the evening, he's moving to the USA, and leaves on Wednesday, so this is his last night to hang out with Dave. They of course are in the basement watching the Leaf game, that's why I'm here! Actually I missed an opportunity to see Pride and Prejudice with Jay today, so I'm going tonight with Christa and Jolene. It should be fun, but a late night for sure. I'll have to order a diet coke just to stay awake!
I had a good week really, it was my long week at work, but I had my annual performance appraisal, and it was a glowing review. I quite honestly was surprised how well I did, I was beginning to wonder if my attitude towards my job was started to reveal itself to others around me, but I guess it doesn't. My manager thinks I'm a wonderful person, who is a great encourager and is always seeking out ways to help others. I thought "oh!". So in the end it looks like a get a tiny increase in salary, which never hurts! This month at work is fun, with Christmas celebrations going on, everyone is in a happier mood. My secret Santa gave me a reindeer that poops! It's funny!
One last thought, last weekend on itravel2000.com there was an all inclusive 4* resort holiday to Jamacia for only $539 each! hmmmm, can you say hot vacation coming up soon?
Monday, November 28, 2005
It was gone just like that!
Well my weekend was so much fun. We had a blast. All of us get along so well. They are all older than I am, I’m the kid in the bunch, but that’s ok with me, they’re like older sisters really! Ikea was good, it wasn’t busy, but nothing really jumped out at me saying "buy me buy me". I got a few things, for a gift exchange and around the house. Then we made to Niagara Falls and into out hotel room which was quite nice. We went to the Rain Forest Café, which was awesome! I’ve never been there before, but it was so cool. Being there made me think about being a cool aunt to my nieces, so in order for me to be that I have to take them there for a meal one day! Then we watched the movie Just Friends. Very silly, retarded movie, good for a few laughs, but wouldn’t recommend it, definitely a rental!
Saturday we all slept in until 9am!!! Probably because we were up late girl talking! We went to Denny’s for breakfast!!! WHAT A MISTAKE!! It was a total rip off, for my orange juice and scramble egg sandwich I had, it cost $20!!!! Too much money!!! Then to the PenCentre Mall. It was big and crowded, but fun, I got new shoes and some Christmas shopping done. It was really fun. To finish it off we had Kelsey’s for dinner, and then laughed all the way home about Mennonites calling cats pussy’s and oh it was hilarious!!!
Sunday I just relaxed really. I taught Sunday school and then went home, I didn’t stay for the service, I was just so tired! But all in all, I had a great weekend. I’m really in the Christmas mood now! It’s coming!!!!
My secret Santa gave me a reindeer that poops out jelly beans!!! Hahaha, whoever it is must know me!!!
Saturday we all slept in until 9am!!! Probably because we were up late girl talking! We went to Denny’s for breakfast!!! WHAT A MISTAKE!! It was a total rip off, for my orange juice and scramble egg sandwich I had, it cost $20!!!! Too much money!!! Then to the PenCentre Mall. It was big and crowded, but fun, I got new shoes and some Christmas shopping done. It was really fun. To finish it off we had Kelsey’s for dinner, and then laughed all the way home about Mennonites calling cats pussy’s and oh it was hilarious!!!
Sunday I just relaxed really. I taught Sunday school and then went home, I didn’t stay for the service, I was just so tired! But all in all, I had a great weekend. I’m really in the Christmas mood now! It’s coming!!!!
My secret Santa gave me a reindeer that poops out jelly beans!!! Hahaha, whoever it is must know me!!!
Friday, November 25, 2005
To the Falls!
I’m off for a weekend away. I’m going with the two ladies from Church who also got me my job, Cindy and Lesa. And Valerie, who also works with me. We are going to Niagara Falls for the night. First we’re going to make a stop at Ikea, then to our hotel. We’re going to go out for dinner at the Rain Forest Café and then out to see a movie. I’m so tired today, because I was up late preparing and just excited about going! Then tomorrow we’re going to head into St. Catharines to shop for the day. Should be a fun time! I’ve never spent this much time with these people, so it will be a learning experience too! Wish me luck!
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
It was a busy weekend
Well I can't believe how fast the time is going. This past weekend we kept ourselves busy. We finished projects around the house and started some new ones. Dave started painting the upstairs bathroom. We're both not sure whether we like the colour or not, but it will have to do. It just needs one more coat, but it won't take too long to do. We also sanded and primed the one wall in the living room on the main floor. I still want to do that room in a red colour, but we haven't fully decided that. Then Dave's dad was over and we now have a bar sink and bathroom sink flowing with water in the basement which is exciting!
Still anxiously waiting the phone call about our furniture for the basement!
My parents were over Sunday afternoon. I had won a free nights stay at the Best Western in St. Jacob's which I gave to them, so they used that last night. We went out to the Crossroads for dinner and then looked in their shop which has tonnes of really neat Christmas stuff! Then we just hung out at home and watched tv, it was great to just do that with Mom and Dad, it's been awhile!
Today at work I was humiliated by some JERK on the phone. I think he must have said my name in our conversation more then Dave has ever said to me in our time together! I would read to him exactly what it would say on a form and he would interupt me with "Charlene, Charlene, I know what you're reading but it's not what I'm after....." Grrr I was so upset, and furious, I was red in the face and ahhhh I just didn't know what to do with this man, I mean I actually had to tell myself to remain kind and nice, because that's who I am. I've never had to tell myself that. So what did I do?, I took it to another lady to deal with! I mean I did what I had to do, and could do, I mean he had questions that I couldn't answer because they weren't in my job description and I wasn't qualified to tell him. BUT STILL he belittled me and that's not a good feeling at all.
So now that that is off my chest! hahaha I get home these days and get so excited about Christmas, this week sometime I'm going to get the tree out! ohhh it's exciting! Plus we're supposed to get snow for the next 4 days! woo hoo!
Still anxiously waiting the phone call about our furniture for the basement!
My parents were over Sunday afternoon. I had won a free nights stay at the Best Western in St. Jacob's which I gave to them, so they used that last night. We went out to the Crossroads for dinner and then looked in their shop which has tonnes of really neat Christmas stuff! Then we just hung out at home and watched tv, it was great to just do that with Mom and Dad, it's been awhile!
Today at work I was humiliated by some JERK on the phone. I think he must have said my name in our conversation more then Dave has ever said to me in our time together! I would read to him exactly what it would say on a form and he would interupt me with "Charlene, Charlene, I know what you're reading but it's not what I'm after....." Grrr I was so upset, and furious, I was red in the face and ahhhh I just didn't know what to do with this man, I mean I actually had to tell myself to remain kind and nice, because that's who I am. I've never had to tell myself that. So what did I do?, I took it to another lady to deal with! I mean I did what I had to do, and could do, I mean he had questions that I couldn't answer because they weren't in my job description and I wasn't qualified to tell him. BUT STILL he belittled me and that's not a good feeling at all.
So now that that is off my chest! hahaha I get home these days and get so excited about Christmas, this week sometime I'm going to get the tree out! ohhh it's exciting! Plus we're supposed to get snow for the next 4 days! woo hoo!
Thursday, November 17, 2005
It's a winter wonderland out there!
Ok I'm getting really excited, I have definately got the Christmas excitment now. It snowed all day here, to the point where the roads are bad and we had to cancel our volleyball game tonight. Dave normally has a 15 minute drive to work, but tonight it took him 45 minutes to get home. Winter has come that's for sure. I got a new winter coat just in time!
This week has been and gone fast enough. I was home Tuesday because I had a terrible headache when I woke up and it was right behind my eyes, it was not good. I still have some bit of an ache behind my head, but I'm ok.
The candle party was fun. Val has such a nice house. All those candles are so expensive, I bought just one.
Right now I'm listening to some worship music and I'm about to start on my Christmas cards again. I'm almost finished making them which is exciting. Next week I'll probably start decorating the house. I'm not so talented at decorating, but I love Christmas decorating! Everyone at work is in a CHristmas mode too, we were talking about our Christmas lunch today, and it seems like it's going to be at the Keg, which is cool, especially since the company foots the bill! Plus we have secret Santa's and I got something from mine already. It was a banana dressed up as Santa, a creative idea that's for sure. Because I don't know many people at work I have no idea who it could possibly be!
The other good thing that happened at work this week is I got the results from the hockey pool and I'm not winning, but I'm beating my rival Susan, who has no idea about anything hockey wise, and last time we were tied! But now I've got a huge jump on her! I would have been so mad if she was beating me! hahaha, YIKES look at me, I'm never that competitive, what has happened to me!?!?!?
Hope you're enjoying the snow....or the beach :) Right Sally?!---Miss you! (my mind is still wishing that circumstances would be different, cause if they were, I'd be there in January!)
This week has been and gone fast enough. I was home Tuesday because I had a terrible headache when I woke up and it was right behind my eyes, it was not good. I still have some bit of an ache behind my head, but I'm ok.
The candle party was fun. Val has such a nice house. All those candles are so expensive, I bought just one.
Right now I'm listening to some worship music and I'm about to start on my Christmas cards again. I'm almost finished making them which is exciting. Next week I'll probably start decorating the house. I'm not so talented at decorating, but I love Christmas decorating! Everyone at work is in a CHristmas mode too, we were talking about our Christmas lunch today, and it seems like it's going to be at the Keg, which is cool, especially since the company foots the bill! Plus we have secret Santa's and I got something from mine already. It was a banana dressed up as Santa, a creative idea that's for sure. Because I don't know many people at work I have no idea who it could possibly be!
The other good thing that happened at work this week is I got the results from the hockey pool and I'm not winning, but I'm beating my rival Susan, who has no idea about anything hockey wise, and last time we were tied! But now I've got a huge jump on her! I would have been so mad if she was beating me! hahaha, YIKES look at me, I'm never that competitive, what has happened to me!?!?!?
Hope you're enjoying the snow....or the beach :) Right Sally?!---Miss you! (my mind is still wishing that circumstances would be different, cause if they were, I'd be there in January!)
Monday, November 14, 2005
Oh Knots!
I am so tired today I had knots in my stomach. I didn't sleep very good last night, probably because I had caffine before bed. But I'm now home from one day at work, and it wasn't so bad today, I made it through. I had some laughs early on in the day, so that was good, I know I'm not having a good day when I don't have at least one laugh!
I'm going to a Party Lite party tonight at my co-worker Val's place. Should be nice. I'll have to write more later. I'm getting even more tired just looking at this screen more!
later.....
Happy Birthday MOM!
I'm going to a Party Lite party tonight at my co-worker Val's place. Should be nice. I'll have to write more later. I'm getting even more tired just looking at this screen more!
later.....
Happy Birthday MOM!
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Dancing is fun
Dancing is fun with Oompa Loompa's! Benji is over for the night, so we decided to rent Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I just love this movie! At the end the special feature is the dance moves of some of the Oompa Loompa songs. It was hilarious, but Benji or Dave didn't want to indulge me and participate, that was no surprise, they just laughed at me and then got bored of me knowing that they are missing a hockey game on tv.
Today was my half day, Benji came out and we checked out some stores and did some Christmas shopping, well Benji was more successful then me, I only got a new Christmas cd for myself, isn't that terrible! But tomorrow I'm going home with Benji and then my Mom and I are going to shop in Newmarket for Christmas, that will be fun. Plus is a week full of Birthdays, my Mom's is on Monday, so we're celebrating with her on Sunday.
Hope everyone had good birthdays!
Today was my half day, Benji came out and we checked out some stores and did some Christmas shopping, well Benji was more successful then me, I only got a new Christmas cd for myself, isn't that terrible! But tomorrow I'm going home with Benji and then my Mom and I are going to shop in Newmarket for Christmas, that will be fun. Plus is a week full of Birthdays, my Mom's is on Monday, so we're celebrating with her on Sunday.
Hope everyone had good birthdays!
Monday, November 07, 2005
Connecting
Just got back from a nice walk. Dave and I walked to the IGA to do our shopping, we had such a small list this week, plus I didn't feel like getting wet by going out swimming tonight, so a walk was nice. Plus I got to talk to Dave. It's seems funny to say that, but in our crazy schedules, sometimes we don't get an opportunity to just talk. It was so great.
Our dinner last night was a success. Then afterwards we played the penny card game, and I kicked everyone's butt! It was so great, poor Dave, he can't take it when I beat him, he had every excuse for me! hahaha.
I think it's time to watch Corner Gas. That's a fun show.
Our dinner last night was a success. Then afterwards we played the penny card game, and I kicked everyone's butt! It was so great, poor Dave, he can't take it when I beat him, he had every excuse for me! hahaha.
I think it's time to watch Corner Gas. That's a fun show.
Sunday, November 06, 2005
More Than a Friend
Ok, I now have something very important to share. You are Wonderfully Made! You are wonderful! I know that you probably don't ever think this about yourself, I don't think this about myself hardly ever. We had a guest speaker today at church, and he focused on this fact. It doesn't matter how we look, what we wear, God loves us the way we are, he made us this way. And at this moment it's hit me. I'm told this quite regularly, but it's at this moment where I feel it, and it's so beautiful. Everyday we go through tough times, stress filled days, trying our hardest to be our best, and at the end of our days, we're worn out, we're tired and sometimes we feel used and neglected, but this is all nonsense when we get this concept that whatever and whoever we are, Jesus loves us, more than we now. I searched for this song this afternoon, because I knew that it was pretty and I was in the mood to listen to quiet music, but I never listened to the words until now, and I'm going to share them with you. If only you could hear it, because it's even more amazing with the music. I hope the words can touch you in the slightest way.
More than a Friend
In the quiet of my Soul
In the stillness I hear your voice call
And I'm overwhelmed, and I'm lost for words
To describe you
Jesus you're more than a friend
Jesus you're more than my heart could ever express
Your love and your grace never fail me
Your merciful touch always heals me
You bring joy to my soul
My heart longs to worship you my King
And I long to bring you a pleasing offering
And I am overwhelmed, and I am lost for words
To describe you
That's it. If we're just quiet and hear Him, we would understand and see the joy he gives us, just by putting our "stuff" away for a bit, we would hear and feel Him. Just remember, you are a wonderful creation.
More than a Friend
In the quiet of my Soul
In the stillness I hear your voice call
And I'm overwhelmed, and I'm lost for words
To describe you
Jesus you're more than a friend
Jesus you're more than my heart could ever express
Your love and your grace never fail me
Your merciful touch always heals me
You bring joy to my soul
My heart longs to worship you my King
And I long to bring you a pleasing offering
And I am overwhelmed, and I am lost for words
To describe you
That's it. If we're just quiet and hear Him, we would understand and see the joy he gives us, just by putting our "stuff" away for a bit, we would hear and feel Him. Just remember, you are a wonderful creation.
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