Merry Chritsmas and all the Best in 2017!

Thinking about all my Blog friends today!

Yesterday was a hectic day at work; having said that, I go to work for about an hour on Wednesday the28th, and we're off until the New Year!

I received this yesterday!
 One of my bosses 5 year old wanted to make us girls something, because "I always make things for them!"
A jar of reindeer poop! Hahahaha

Bryson was 2 months old (already) last week!

 I watched him for a couple hours last night while his parents went shopping!
I sent this picture to his mom with the caption:
"My gramma is hilarious, she makes me LOL!"

 I also sent it to Kalen who said "what did you do?"
I said I didn't do anything! I talk to him; he's just a happy, content little dude!
I also missed lunch and had wolfed down my salad, so I might have had spinach in my teeth!

Cabbage rolls are in the oven. Making cranberries, and potatoes, and 2 dips today! Found a crockpot recipe for stuffing. I'm a hit or miss great stuffing girl! It's awesome, or it's meh!

Got a humongous bird, I'll drive to Vanessas' in the morning!
I know she's only up the alley, but I don't think I'll make it!

Kalen will be here tonight, Vanessa's making supper! I made a pie!

Have a wonderful Christmas with friends and family!

Wishing you a great 2017!

Maybe Christmas he thought doesn t come from a store Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more. Dr. Suess

Hello friends!
I've been thinking about you!
Here's a fun fact!
This was the temperature this morning when I got up!

It's ok, we're used to it here in Northern Alberta, it's the wind that's evil! Any exposed skin for any length of time, will be very cold!!!
The past 2 weeks have been cold, it's supposed to warm up tomorrow!
Craft night has been productive! I just finished these on Monday!

These are wine bottle snowmen! The bottles are full of wine!

 Another project is on the go, but will be finished in January!
Damn Pinterest!
I have made Christmas cards. The girls at work were giving me a hard time. "You finished the cards you're making for other people to give away?!"
The answer, was Yes, Yes I am! I did send out a few.

I got carried away with my sunburst die when I realized it was very accommodating! 
And the last one; I had 1 (one) sheet of that Christmas paper with pink in it. I think we've discussed this before! Who. Does. That!? One piece of paper pfft!
I have been to a few Christmas parties, movies, the kids dance recital, we DID go see Mama Mia last month! 
Doing a casino in January, Garth Brooks concert in February, hopefully a trip to Arizona in March, Vanessa's going to Vegas in April to see the Backstreet Boys, I'll help with the babysitting.
I've watched the baby a few times. He's really a content little dude! Lucky for them!
Nothing in May, Amish Auction Sale in Montana with my mom in June. Vanessa wants to come to introduce my mom to her great grandchild.
Trip with a couple gf's in July.......I'm sure lots will come up!

I'm cooking Christmas at Vanessa's this year. 
We got the turkey yesterday. Kalen will be home, and most of the SIL's family will come!
It will be a day of food, laughter & love, and that's how it should be!
I've gave out treats & baskets all week, and tried for 2 of the last 3 today! I texted one friend to see if they were home, and they texted back saying they were far, far away in San Antonio, Texas! The other one was sick!
So I came home and made butter tarts, 1 batch of poppycock, and a pan of eatmore bars! Now I'm debating whether to make 1 hour cinnamon buns, or Hot Chocolate on a stick!
You do know that some of them do not get made into hot chocolate! My friends have said they just eat it off the stick!

Anyhoo, here's the project I couldn't show you in the last post.

I'm hoping if you click on it, you can read it!
Kalen said yes, "but I have demands."
He wants to pick the hockey team Bryson cheers for, and he wants to ok the babysitters! Hahaha.

I did a big family advent calendar for the kids (&baby) this year, and I'm getting them a membership for the Toy Lending Library we have here in town. It's the coolest thing, and very underutilized! 

Better go, or I won't get anything else done!
Still want to make a batch of Almond Roca too, but that might be tomorrow or Monday!

Hope you're all well!
Talk to ya later!
Merry Christmas and all the best in 2017 if I don't get back on here!!!

Excited!

It's been quite the past 2 weeks!
There's this thing called life!
Meet Bryson David.
Born October 22, 2016 at 1:51 pm, emergency cesarean.
7.9 lbs. 19.5"

 He's pretty special.
As he was here for Halloween, he had to play along!

I watched him for an hour one afternoon.
Apparently I'm boring!

His uncle Kalen is coming this weekend to meet him.
Vanessa & I did a project, that I will show you after this weekend!

In other news, I did get my liqueur bottled! 

 There were samples, and I must say it turned out amazing!
There's Apple Liqueur & Cherry Brandy. The recipients will have to work for a taste, as the corks went on really tight!

I needed a card, as "meet the baby" is this Sunday!

 
 Just google stair step dresser card, there are lots out there!
I will take this up the alley sometime today.

Mama Mia this Thursday, and Thanks Vanessa for having the baby early, so we could go!

Better run, laundry is on the go, and I need to clean before Thursday! And bake something for Monday supper!
Kalen will be here Friday!

Hope you're all well!
Talk to ya later!
 
 

It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. -confucius

It's the most wonderful time of the year!
At least for me! 
HALLOWEEN! 

The weather's been pretty darn nice, so after all my errands, hair appointment, laundry, etc. I just might trot up the alley and put out Vanessa's Halloween stuff! (Decorations, blow up pumpkin and all the rest!) She's less than 3 weeks away from delivering!

When I got the May 2016 Paper Pumpkin I knew what I wanted to do.
No, I don't always follow the instructions that come with...who does? 

The triangles reminded me of pumpkin faces, so I made 3 different shaker cards!

Which malfunctioned, big time!
I bought dimensional strips at the $ store.
Don't. Do. That.
I had to glue them as my 2 sided tape wouldn't stick; oh it was a gong show, but I was happy with the end result, and so were the recipients! Sorry about the glare! And yeah, I'm still cleaning up Halloween chunky glitter!
I've stuck all my $ store dimensional into zip lock baggies. Maybe that will help.

Went to 2 movies this week!
Sully, which was an excellent movie, go see it!
Last night we went to Storks, which was pretty cute. 
I told Vanessa if she wanted a baby, all she had to do was write a letter, which got a "haha!"

Better go, trying to clean up my little hovel!
Making treats for my peeps, should be done this weekend!
I'm already taking the ones to the hairdressers!
Can cross them off the list!

Hope you're all well!
Talk to ya later!

Today I'm Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving weekend Canadian peeps!

I've already been down the back alley to put the turkey in Vanessa's oven!
Potatoes are ready for the oven, sweet potato casserole, carrots, salad, and pie are all finished!
I just have to find a minute to make 2 more Double Layer Pumpkin Pies for tomorrow!
I've hung a mirror, did laundry & the dishes! More.Than.Once!
I also delivered a piece of pie I traded for 'real' cranberries!
We only have one grocery store, and they either ran out, or didn't order any!
This past Friday was too cold for Firepit, we tried it, then went in!
We have crafts planned for whoever wants to play along!
I am happy to say that last week I FINALLY finished my second Welcome Sign. First one is here! 

This one is living at Vanessa's.
I made Thanksgiving cards!
They've all arrived at their destinations!

We had a heavy wet snow last weekend, and it's snowing now.
Not all the farmers were finished. They're still hoping it warms up, or at least stops snowing so they can get crops off!
I just seen a huge flock of cranes going over.
The geese are still around, and the silly robins!
Supposed to be lots of snow this winter!

That's all I got!
Been cleaning my craft area, sorting & labeling stamps.

Set your scales back 10 pounds, and enjoy the turkey! Or ham or whatever!

Have a great week!
Hope you're all well!
Talk to ya later!
 

Celebrate what you want to see more of in your life.

Hello!
Go me! It's still September!
Ok, It's not regular, but there's hope for me!

I'll show you a card I made.
I also have my Halloween (?) cards done, and am working on my Thanksgiving cards. Our Thanksgiving in Canada is next month!

I needed an encouragement card. This was quick & easy!

I haven't stopped!
Weather's still good-ish, so Firepit Fridays have been on!
I actually finished my winter project last night!
We firepit until it snows or is too cold, then move inside to craft!
Yeah, picture on my phone! I'll have to email them to myself!
Movie Monday, will be Pete's Dragon. It will be on Monday cause we have to wait for a friend that's away this weekend!
Vanessa & I made a trip to GP on Monday.
Happy to say we only need some kind of shelves or storage in the closet & the baby's room is DONE! 
I DO have pictures; they're on my phone!
 
I made Foot Powder for the kids.
It's my great gramma's recipe. Don't quote me, but I think it kills whatever gives you stinky feet. Sorry if that's too much information. And the pictures' blurry!

It took me months to find a shaker container!
For those of you that are interested, it is equal amounts of
Alum
Cornstarch
Boric Acid

I also fixed my coat hangers! These were just outside my entry door, and drove me crazy!

They were broken & mismatched! Didn't take a picture, but am happy to say that they're now bigger & better, and my things won't snag or tear!

Got a lot going on today!
Going to start laundry in a minute. Fruit truck is in town.
Van is going to the shop, my brakes are squealing! Vanessa is working so will have coffee with her. Bottle depot is open so will sell the bottles. Will take down the Fall & Halloween decorations in her garage, and decide what we want & what we should get rid of.
 Decide what we're having for Sunday supper, and make a salad & dessert. Hopefully finish my cards!

Better go, Hope you're all well!
I'll come visit you all this weekend!
Talk to ya later! 
 

It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea. --Nelson Mandela

Hello!

I don't know where to start.

Life's been getting in the way! A. Lot!

Went to the family reunion in July. The kids always say "mom, turn your phone on and let her tell you where to go."

Well, that's what I'm afraid of!

Once, she said "In 50 metres......"

Seriously, what happened to "in 800 metres....400 metres...?"

I think she was mad at me!

Anyhoo, got there & back. Fun was had by all!

Seen a few movies. Finding Dory, The Secret Life of Pets, & Bad Moms. Tuesday we're going to BFG.

Been garage saling!

Cooking, baking, canning. 

Vanessa & I made Dill Pickles, Blueberry Jam, Cherry Jam, and froze a ton of Strawberries. We've also been making freezer meals (damn you Pinterest) for when the baby comes!

If I ever get my $#it together today, the fruit truck is in town, and there's a few more garage sales.

Laundry's on the go. I need to clean my table off; Vanessa made a mini scrapbook for a friend that's moving. Didn't take a picture, but she does a good job!

I have some Halloween projects on the table somewhere, and I need an encouragement card.

I'll show you pictures of what I've been doing, then you can go on with your day! Sorry to make you worry about where I've been. The emails mean a lot to me!

This picture was when the kids & I went shopping in GP at the end of July.

Vanessa's significant other won the toy box battle!

She wanted a basket for toys.

They got this trunk!

I didn't help by saying I thought it was perfect!

Isn't she cute!

 We went to a wedding shower in July too. 

This was the card.

This was my mom's birthday card this year.

My lighting is terrible.

 

 My Stampin' Up rep emailed us all, and said she was putting in an order, did we need anything?

I hadn't even looked at my new catalogue.

I got to page 14, decided I had that stuff, and my mom needed a card.

Nope, I haven't looked further than that in the catalogue!

This next card was for one of my BFF's.

Funny story: I have another one of these Dahlia Fold flowers somewhere in my house!

I packed it off cause I thought I might need  green to go with.

Ended up using coral, and had to make another flower!

Still haven't found it!

 

I've just been majorly distracted.

I really want to carry on, and be me.

In other news, Vanessa has proudly got me a car seat, and a playpen.

Hahaha, think I'll be babysitting more than I know!

Still doing Sunday suppers, Monday suppers at Harleys' grandpas!

Now, I'd better go get dressed, and get stuff done on this rainy day!

Been raining all week! 

We actually have a pool going at work for how much rain we'll get by tomorrow morning!

I woke up this morning with a headache and runny nose!

Thanks everyone I work with!

Hope you're all well!

Talk to ya later!

“When the past calls, let it go to voicemail, believe me, it has nothing new to say.” – Unknown

Hello!
I've been meaning to get on here 4-evah!!! 
I downloaded my pictures this morning, went to do all my errands, and I'll admit, I then procrastinated!! 
This post is picture heavy, as I have a lot of catching up to do!! 

Alrighty, had my surgery.
This was the favorite (not) SIL sneaking pictures in recovery!
I requested a LARGE Starbucks coffee, and fries from Opa's after surgery, which was scheduled for 2:20pm May 18.
That folks, means no eating or drinking ANYTHING as of midnight the night before!
Haha, probably downed that in 3 gulps!

 My 19 was Vanessa's birthday!

Which call for a blue card with a dragonfly.

You can't see it, but the wings are shiny!

 That Friday May 20, one of my bosses texted me before 6 am, and asked if I needed a ride.

I said "Do I?"

He said, "I don't think you're going to get anywhere."

I said I was ready, and walked outside to this!

I could hear the forest breaking with the heavy wet snow.

This was our yard at work! 

 These were the flowers we had put in the kid's garage.

Put them out for some sunshine on the weekend!

 Then I left on June 3 for Kalen's graduation from Olds College.

He came & stayed with my aunt & I and we attended a musical event featuring Nice Horse! Pretty great evening.

The next day we went to Olds.

 After he received his diploma, we posed for a picture, and I carried on to my moms.

The first sight of the mountains makes me happy!

 Of course I needed to make cards for the graduates!

Yes there were 2 this year, on the same day!

Vanessa went to Sera's; I'm the surrogate grandma, and I went to Kalens. 

This was Sera's card, sitting on top of the inspirational mug.

 This was Kalen's card.

I used my envelope punch to make the bow. 

There was a great video on U tube.

 I needed a birthday card for a friend before I left too.

I got home Sunday, just in time for the favorite SIL's birthday.

I made a fruit pizza which was a big hit. 

 And a special cake.

We eat up at the SIL's grandpa's every Monday night, and he knows his grandson doesn't like sweets, so he says, "I have a watermelon, should I cut it up?"

Vanessa & I gave a resounding NO!

Vanessa said, "You'll see."

 I made a pudding, cool whip frosting, and did a watermelon cake!

Remember the Dr. Suess cake a few years ago?!

This turned out a little better!

Oh, who am I kidding, it too was a big hit!

So I'm home for a minute!

Been to a few movies, The Jungle Book, the real one...Loved it!

Vanessa, Inge & I went to Mother's Day last Thursday......Loved it! 

We've had Firepit Fridays, except when the Province wide fireban was on! We still got together!

Last night no one was around, so I went & drank wine with one of Vanessa's friends!

We're having a firepit in Vanessa's back yard tonight if it stops raining every half hour! 

Decided to go to the Family Reunion next month; can't put my life on hold, just because my lawyer & Mr. Luck have everything else on hold!

My lawyer sends me a bill faithfully every few weeks, to 'top up my retainer' but nothing's happening.

I've also quit sending her cheques unless she sends me copies of everything she's billed me for.

Kalen told me I could write a book.

Told him I'd think about it! 

I stayed with Kalen last Saturday night on my way home from moms.

We went to Drumheller, had Vietnamese food for supper, drove around, and popped in at Rosebud! 

We've penciled in a dinner theatre for next Spring!

At Vanessa's house they're getting the babies room ready.

I picked up the trim today.

They both had to work, so I sold the bottles, and picked up the base boards!

The trip to Kalen's grad, and moms' was the trip from Hell!

(She says with a smile on her face!!)

Because of my foot, yeah it's sore, and still swollen & bruised; also because I haven't been able to do anything but sit on my a$$, my sciatica nerve in my other leg started acting up! After surgery I filled a prescription for an antibiotic (strong) that I had to take 4 times a day.

Friday before I left I didn't feel good, and in my pointed head, I was thinking, holy moly these pills are 500 mgs each.

That's 2000 mgs a day!

I ended up in emergency Saturday.

I apologized for not waiting for the doctor.

I was nauseous, very emotional, and my foot felt like it was going to explode. I was in a lot of pain. Also, the sciatica didn't help!

They gave me a shot of Toradol.

I could feel it moving down my leg, and it stopped just below my knee, and I thought, COME ON!

I went back for out patients at 7:30 pm.

The doctor asked me who prescribed the pills,

and asked why I was taking them.

I said the surgeon, and I didn't know why I was taking them, did I have an infection, so I don't get an infection!?

Told me to quit taking them; when you take antibiotics, and your body doesn't need them they build up in your body and wreak havoc with your immune system! Oh Yay.....

Prescribed an amazing pain killer, and since my foot doesn't hurt like it did before the screws came out......

I've been doing more, walking more, and the sciatica has settled down since I got home! Yay me!

For now, because it is so swollen and bruised, I go once a week for blood work. 

They can check for infection with BLOOD WORK people! Jeesh!

So that's it for me!

Better go trot up the alley!!

Hope everyone's well!

Have a great week, and what's left of the weekend!!

Talk to ya later!

 

Tomorrow is nothing but potential. -Justin Abell

Hello everyone!

Been staying out of trouble for the most part!
Did a casino in GP this past week.
Got an appointment to remove the hardware from my foot for May18! That's in GP also.
Have had Firepit Firdays!

And then this!

Those are Vanessa & her husbands feet!
I took the pictures, and they told the whole world yesterday, so I'm allowed to share!

Shadow finally got a haircut.
Before

And after!

 

Now she needs an anti itch bath, which I will arrange today!

Better go, laundry's done, and I have a gazillion things to do. 

And as Mother's Day is sneaking up on me, my mom will get a phone call & apology!!!

Hope you're all well!

Talk to ya later!