I just spotted this AMAZING paper towel holder while Blog shopping!
This is going to be my Fathers day gift to my dad and I think I will make a hockey stick holder for Rene Shhhhhh... don't tell!
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
check this out!
I just spotted this AMAZING paper towel holder while Blog shopping!
This is going to be my Fathers day gift to my dad and I think I will make a hockey stick holder for Rene Shhhhhh... don't tell!
Monday, February 2, 2009
blog shopping
With Rene on afternoons this week, my evening routine goes a little like this. Dinner, Homework, help the kids with their baths,read the kids a story, snuggles , kisses , pop the kettle on ,make myself a "sleep well"tea (from Teaopia) and hop on the computer to check out my favorite blogs. Although I know there is many...many things I could be doing right now like laundry...BORING! I really need to do some blog shopping... it's good for the sole!
Today I came upon two blogs I am in LOVE with!
I'm not going to go into detail because I want you to check them out yourself...
http://www.theprettyneatcompany.blogspot.com/
http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/
ENJOY!!!!!
p.s... as I am typing, my dog is laying on his bed at my feet in a REALLY deep slep. he is snoring so loud! Oh the life of a dog!
Today I came upon two blogs I am in LOVE with!
I'm not going to go into detail because I want you to check them out yourself...
http://www.theprettyneatcompany.blogspot.com/
http://www.jcarolinecreative.com/
ENJOY!!!!!
p.s... as I am typing, my dog is laying on his bed at my feet in a REALLY deep slep. he is snoring so loud! Oh the life of a dog!
Monday, January 5, 2009
These are a few pictures that capture another wonderful Christmas holiday season our family was blessed to enjoy!
Carson is enjoying another year of Junior Tykes Hockey in Stirling. He has improved so much. We are so proud of him and his dedication to the game at such a young age! He LOVES hockey. After each game, Carson's routine is to get off the ice, watch the Zambonie, change and grab a treat of a blue and red slushy mix with a cookies and cream chocolate bar! What a great Breakfast!
We enjoyed the school Christmas concert again this year. It's funny because each year it is usually the same as the last just with different children performing the songs. Still a crowd pleaser though! Shelyn was in the JR. Choir this year. She really loves her music. She said that she want to be in the band next year playing the guitar...stay tuned! Unfortunately, Carson was not feeling well and marched in with his class but had to come and sit with us while his class was on stage. He was so upset and said "mommy, I'm sad that you can't see me sing" talk about melting your heart! He was able to perform his song to the family on Christmas.
Our baby girl turned 8 years old on Christmas eve! WOW...where has the time gone? Shelyn had her friends over for a birthday celebration the week before Christmas...all eleven of them. Unfortunately there were a few that were not able to attend. I organized a scavenger hunt for them in the house . It was a little crazy with all eleven running around the house but they really seemed to enjoy it!
A little winter wonderland at our house! Everything looks so clean an pure this time of year! Love my country living!
A few weeks before Christmas we traveled to Perth, On to celebrate the season with my cousins , aunt and uncle and second cousins on my dad's side. We had a blast...as we always do. We all live busy lives so don't get together as much as we would like but it's like we had just seen each other yesterday when we do! A great time! Miss you guys!
This is my mom and Carson enjoying Carson's new dress up kit !Too funny!
This is the kids table...wow, I remember sitting at this table when I was just a wee one. Shelyn and Carson enjoyed their time with cousins Jake, Mya and Sophie
We also managed to watch the Perth Santa Claus parade after dinner. It was interesting trying to keep the kids entertained while we waited patiently for the parade to arrive. Chris had to contain Jake on his shoulders as well as Uncle Shaun(my brother) with Carson. Those peeking eyes are my cousin Chris...sorry Chris!
We celebrated our Aubertin Christmas with my in-laws on Christmas eve. Unfortunatly Rene worked Christmas Eve, Christmas day and Boxing day but did manage to stop by for some food and alittle visit. My mother in -law is a wonderful cook and always puts on a great feast to enjoy! We enjoyed opening lots of gifts Christmas eve. There was many,MANY gifts to open! We are very blessed and I just hope Shelyn and Carson treasure and appreciate thia years from now! Thank you so much! You always spoil us.
Shelyn enjoying her Baby Alive doll . She is a really "mother-hen" and still enjoys her dolls. She is so much like me when I was her age!
" I think I see a red light in the sky" Carson was sure he saw Santa's sleigh. We then listened to the Norad broadcast on the radio telling us where Santa was...the radio said the military was sending out the fighter jets to check out the un-identified object in the sky. I thought Carson was going to cry. We had to explain what was happening... to this day I still don't know if he fully realized what was happening:)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! The kids slept in until 7:30am. Rene and I were up around 6:30 and couldn't believe the kids were still sleeping. Santa always locks the pocket door between the kitchen and hallway so they can not peek! They are so good to wait for us! I know this wouldn't last long!
Trying to get Cruiser in the photo shoot!
Star Wars fan
We enjoyed another Christmas dinner at my mom and dad's Christmas day. We were so glad My brother and his Girlfriend (Cat) and my Uncle Ron could join us for a wonderful meal! We almost needed to take two vehicles with all of the gifts! A highlight was the Robotic vacuum Rene and I got from our parents. This was a wonderful surprise and it works really well. I couldn't wait to get home and use it! Thank you mom and Dad!
Santa tucked a scrapbook magazine and my favorite loose tea in my stocking this year! He sure knows what I like!:)
On boxing day we get together with my moms siblings, my cousins, great cousins and a few special Friends. In total there are 43 of us (my mom has seven sibling plus her) I have 15 cousins and their spouses and 6 second cousins. Our family has grown rapidly over the last tens years so we rent a hall that can accommodate us all. As busy as our lives maybe , it's still wonderful that we can get together. Unfortunately my grandmother and grandfather passed away many years ago but I know they are looking down on us with a HUGE smile on the their faces and Joy in their eyes.
The Great-grandchildren
Shelyn enjoying some tunes on her new Ipod and Carson enjoying his tunes on his new MP3 player. Do they look tired or what?
Carson enjoying some R&R after a busy Christmas season!
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! Thank you so much for all of the Christmas greeting cards and pictures we received this season. The kids love going to the mail box to get them!
Carson is enjoying another year of Junior Tykes Hockey in Stirling. He has improved so much. We are so proud of him and his dedication to the game at such a young age! He LOVES hockey. After each game, Carson's routine is to get off the ice, watch the Zambonie, change and grab a treat of a blue and red slushy mix with a cookies and cream chocolate bar! What a great Breakfast!
We enjoyed the school Christmas concert again this year. It's funny because each year it is usually the same as the last just with different children performing the songs. Still a crowd pleaser though! Shelyn was in the JR. Choir this year. She really loves her music. She said that she want to be in the band next year playing the guitar...stay tuned! Unfortunately, Carson was not feeling well and marched in with his class but had to come and sit with us while his class was on stage. He was so upset and said "mommy, I'm sad that you can't see me sing" talk about melting your heart! He was able to perform his song to the family on Christmas.
Our baby girl turned 8 years old on Christmas eve! WOW...where has the time gone? Shelyn had her friends over for a birthday celebration the week before Christmas...all eleven of them. Unfortunately there were a few that were not able to attend. I organized a scavenger hunt for them in the house . It was a little crazy with all eleven running around the house but they really seemed to enjoy it!
A little winter wonderland at our house! Everything looks so clean an pure this time of year! Love my country living!
A few weeks before Christmas we traveled to Perth, On to celebrate the season with my cousins , aunt and uncle and second cousins on my dad's side. We had a blast...as we always do. We all live busy lives so don't get together as much as we would like but it's like we had just seen each other yesterday when we do! A great time! Miss you guys!
This is my mom and Carson enjoying Carson's new dress up kit !Too funny!
This is the kids table...wow, I remember sitting at this table when I was just a wee one. Shelyn and Carson enjoyed their time with cousins Jake, Mya and Sophie
We also managed to watch the Perth Santa Claus parade after dinner. It was interesting trying to keep the kids entertained while we waited patiently for the parade to arrive. Chris had to contain Jake on his shoulders as well as Uncle Shaun(my brother) with Carson. Those peeking eyes are my cousin Chris...sorry Chris!
We celebrated our Aubertin Christmas with my in-laws on Christmas eve. Unfortunatly Rene worked Christmas Eve, Christmas day and Boxing day but did manage to stop by for some food and alittle visit. My mother in -law is a wonderful cook and always puts on a great feast to enjoy! We enjoyed opening lots of gifts Christmas eve. There was many,MANY gifts to open! We are very blessed and I just hope Shelyn and Carson treasure and appreciate thia years from now! Thank you so much! You always spoil us.
Shelyn enjoying her Baby Alive doll . She is a really "mother-hen" and still enjoys her dolls. She is so much like me when I was her age!
" I think I see a red light in the sky" Carson was sure he saw Santa's sleigh. We then listened to the Norad broadcast on the radio telling us where Santa was...the radio said the military was sending out the fighter jets to check out the un-identified object in the sky. I thought Carson was going to cry. We had to explain what was happening... to this day I still don't know if he fully realized what was happening:)
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! The kids slept in until 7:30am. Rene and I were up around 6:30 and couldn't believe the kids were still sleeping. Santa always locks the pocket door between the kitchen and hallway so they can not peek! They are so good to wait for us! I know this wouldn't last long!
Trying to get Cruiser in the photo shoot!
Star Wars fan
We enjoyed another Christmas dinner at my mom and dad's Christmas day. We were so glad My brother and his Girlfriend (Cat) and my Uncle Ron could join us for a wonderful meal! We almost needed to take two vehicles with all of the gifts! A highlight was the Robotic vacuum Rene and I got from our parents. This was a wonderful surprise and it works really well. I couldn't wait to get home and use it! Thank you mom and Dad!
Santa tucked a scrapbook magazine and my favorite loose tea in my stocking this year! He sure knows what I like!:)
On boxing day we get together with my moms siblings, my cousins, great cousins and a few special Friends. In total there are 43 of us (my mom has seven sibling plus her) I have 15 cousins and their spouses and 6 second cousins. Our family has grown rapidly over the last tens years so we rent a hall that can accommodate us all. As busy as our lives maybe , it's still wonderful that we can get together. Unfortunately my grandmother and grandfather passed away many years ago but I know they are looking down on us with a HUGE smile on the their faces and Joy in their eyes.
The Great-grandchildren
Shelyn enjoying some tunes on her new Ipod and Carson enjoying his tunes on his new MP3 player. Do they look tired or what?
Carson enjoying some R&R after a busy Christmas season!
We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season! Thank you so much for all of the Christmas greeting cards and pictures we received this season. The kids love going to the mail box to get them!
All the best of health and happiness in 2009!
Rene, Krista, Shelyn, Carson and Cruiser!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Greatful!
I have been reading a lot of blogs lately written by wonderful woman who have been listing what they are grateful for in life. This has made me think of how grateful I am for all of the wonderful things in my life.
I am grateful for:
my precious children
my incredible husband
my family
my health
my friends who are near and far
my home
my freedom
my Independence to do what I love
my community
my country
my dog
my car
my support network
Starbucks!!!!
The list could go on and on...
I'm not going to lye, there are days when I make mental "wish" lists as well but my life is very good. Sometimes we get caught up in life's busy ways and forget to be grateful. This is why it is important for me to document the "greatness"in my life. I hope this brings you inspiration to think of the things that you are grateful for and pay it forward!
much love, krista
I am grateful for:
my precious children
my incredible husband
my family
my health
my friends who are near and far
my home
my freedom
my Independence to do what I love
my community
my country
my dog
my car
my support network
Starbucks!!!!
The list could go on and on...
I'm not going to lye, there are days when I make mental "wish" lists as well but my life is very good. Sometimes we get caught up in life's busy ways and forget to be grateful. This is why it is important for me to document the "greatness"in my life. I hope this brings you inspiration to think of the things that you are grateful for and pay it forward!
much love, krista
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Halloween haunt in Foxboro
Another fun Halloween evening with a great group of Shelyn and Carsons friends. We started out at our house and traveled into the village of Foxboro. We met up with a lot of freindly face's along the way. My aunt Donna and my "new" cousin Eddie were very kind to come to the house and hand out our candy. They are such great sports to dress up as well.
Our Fall Family pics
A few Sundays ago we were fortunate to get some family pics taken by a great photographer, Jenna Simpson http://www.aboutimagephotography.com/. I know Jenna through my cousin Michelle. She's was very kind to travel to Stirling to meet up with us at one of our favorite conservation areas, Sager Conservation. The day was PERFECT! Although...poor Rene was playing hockey on the Friday night and slipped a disc in his back which he spent the better part of Saturday in the hospital. It was a rough go for him Saturday but once the pain meds kicked in he was able to move around a bit to get some pics. So his smile in these pics is half sincere and half PAIN!! He didn't even complain once! HE'S THE BEST! Thank you honey!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Fall...my favorite time of the year!
I know...I know, I am a very bad blogger. Although I do like checking out all of my fav blogs on a regular basis, I'm really neglecting my own. So this is major catch-up time.
The kids are back in school now and are really enjoying their year so far. Shelyn had a rough go last year(for a number of reasons) but this year she loves school! Shelyn and Carson both have great teachers, which we are very thankful for! We are so lucky to have such a great teaching staff at Foxboro. They are full of school spirit and make the classroom atmosphere a very positive place to learn and grow.
Shelyn is still enjoying her horse back riding. She did a second level jump this past week and of course, I forgot my camera at home. I was so proud of her! I could see it on her face that she was proud of herself! Shelyn was also asked t join her friend Erika, this year, at the Harvest Arts group. They do dance and vocal. Erika's mom and I have been taking turns dropping off the girls and I usually have a few places to run then I come back and pick them up. Last week I decided to stay and watch. They were GREAT!! The dance they study Hip Hop and it's really fun! Shelyn tried to teach me some of the moves but told me to stop because I wasn't doing it right. Ok...Ok...I get the message! They are performing on a float in the Santa Claus parade this year and Shelyn is on cloud nine!
Carson has started his second season of Hockey in Stirling. A great little hockey community that has pumped out a few great NHL players as well...no pressure Carson!LOL Rene was coaching last year but due to scheduling , he can't commit to coaching this year. I think he really enjoys watching Carson now. It's a different perspective as a parent, then on the ice. Carson loves hockey and has come a long way since his first skate last year. He's become a great little skater and loves to go for the net! It's very cute watching a pack of 4, 5 and 6 year old's trying to maneuver their way around a big ice surface. Priceless!
Tomorrow is Halloween and a significant day for a lot of people in our lives. The kids are excited about Trick or treating with their freinds, Rene returns home from being away for a week on training, My cousin Tara turns 27 , our cousin Tessa turns...I think 28 and a good friend, Christine, who has been battling Breast Cancer at the age of 26, is having her first mastectomy. She just got married to an incredible man last week and now she is loosing a part of her body because of this nasty disease. Christine has a wonderful spirit and a very positive attitude on life, which I know had helped a lot of her support network around her. We were joking a few weeks ago about the fact that , after surgery, she can pick any boobie size she would like and she will ever have to wear a bra again! LOL What a girl. Christine is my cousin Tara's best friend and also my business partner, Laura's sister. We all wish her the very best! You go girl!
I thinks that;s enough for now. I hope to have many more pics to post in a few days!
The kids are back in school now and are really enjoying their year so far. Shelyn had a rough go last year(for a number of reasons) but this year she loves school! Shelyn and Carson both have great teachers, which we are very thankful for! We are so lucky to have such a great teaching staff at Foxboro. They are full of school spirit and make the classroom atmosphere a very positive place to learn and grow.
Shelyn is still enjoying her horse back riding. She did a second level jump this past week and of course, I forgot my camera at home. I was so proud of her! I could see it on her face that she was proud of herself! Shelyn was also asked t join her friend Erika, this year, at the Harvest Arts group. They do dance and vocal. Erika's mom and I have been taking turns dropping off the girls and I usually have a few places to run then I come back and pick them up. Last week I decided to stay and watch. They were GREAT!! The dance they study Hip Hop and it's really fun! Shelyn tried to teach me some of the moves but told me to stop because I wasn't doing it right. Ok...Ok...I get the message! They are performing on a float in the Santa Claus parade this year and Shelyn is on cloud nine!
Carson has started his second season of Hockey in Stirling. A great little hockey community that has pumped out a few great NHL players as well...no pressure Carson!LOL Rene was coaching last year but due to scheduling , he can't commit to coaching this year. I think he really enjoys watching Carson now. It's a different perspective as a parent, then on the ice. Carson loves hockey and has come a long way since his first skate last year. He's become a great little skater and loves to go for the net! It's very cute watching a pack of 4, 5 and 6 year old's trying to maneuver their way around a big ice surface. Priceless!
Tomorrow is Halloween and a significant day for a lot of people in our lives. The kids are excited about Trick or treating with their freinds, Rene returns home from being away for a week on training, My cousin Tara turns 27 , our cousin Tessa turns...I think 28 and a good friend, Christine, who has been battling Breast Cancer at the age of 26, is having her first mastectomy. She just got married to an incredible man last week and now she is loosing a part of her body because of this nasty disease. Christine has a wonderful spirit and a very positive attitude on life, which I know had helped a lot of her support network around her. We were joking a few weeks ago about the fact that , after surgery, she can pick any boobie size she would like and she will ever have to wear a bra again! LOL What a girl. Christine is my cousin Tara's best friend and also my business partner, Laura's sister. We all wish her the very best! You go girl!
I thinks that;s enough for now. I hope to have many more pics to post in a few days!
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