Happy 40th Birthday To My Hubby!

Yes Trev is a New Years baby. 40 years ago he came into this world. And about 17-18 years ago into my life. In 4 days it will be our 11 year Anniversary (Jan 4). And I have to say that we are a happy married couple. (although building a house is stressful) and we still have a few spats. But nothing serious. So I would say we are pretty lucky.

So I have supper all ready for him.....and the truck is not moving any faster than 40km. Something is wrong with it. He tried to book it in this morning but they weren't able to. And this problem wasn't even there this morning. Otherwise he would of taken another vehicle. Oh well me and the kids will just wait. Tyson has decorated the house with a streamer and some balloons. He loves birthdays. '

Tonight we are staying home. With everyone in the family getting over a cold, and Trev just got it a few days ago. The kids are all quite tired and grumpy for some reason (well at this moment they are playing nicely). But a half hour ago everyone was screaming and crying for something. So I can't see them staying up very late tonight.

I should go, Happy New Years Everyone! May you ring in the New Year safely. Take care!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Oh it was mom's birthday yesterday. That is why we waited to leave so we could spend the day with her. She turned 65! I took Tyson out and he picked out some pretty artificial flowers and a vase and a pair of socks. He was quite proud of himself. And she liked the gifts.

Happy Birthday Mom We Love You!

We're Back

Well we got back from Saskatoon last night. I have sick kids. Tyson is still coughing alot, but feeling a bit better. Madison started getting fevers yesterday and the cough. Jordan has the cough. I still have a bit of a cough. So yes we are a healthy bunch aren't we. My sister said so the Lee's leave and I will get sick. (joking). I told her to spray the house down with Lysol and wipe everything down. I hope they don't get sick.

We had a nice, but busy christmas. Because of the dog being sick we didn't open gifts till 3pm. But the kids were fine with that. Me and my sister in law took the kids outside to play and for a walk. It was so nice out. Then we finally opened gifts and the kids were thrilled. They loved all the gifts.

I got new slippers from mom which are so cozy. A mommy mug and Trev gave me earings and a necklace but I'm returning them because they are too fancy for me. (I'm not being ungrateful just they aren't me I'd rather spend the money on my room in the new house). And I can't think of what else off hand what I got. But doesn't matter the kids had a nice xmas and that is what counts. All 3 kids got new bedding for their new upcoming bedrooms. Tyson was happy about all the Harley Davidson stuff he got. And Madison got Tinkerbell and Jordan got the 3 enchanted princess's. I can't wait to do their rooms.

So we drove back last night. We ran into fog after Lloyd and it was scary. But luckily that only lasted a half hour or so. We got in about 10:30pm. Got the kids to bed after 11pm. And I hit the pillow around midnight. Now I need to do laundry. And upack everything. Next year we will be in our new home so everyone is coming here. That will be nice! Well I'm off to do some cleaning.

Christmas Day

wow another christmas come and gone. What a long day. We got to my sisters last night at 11:30 and didn't get to bed till after 1am. We all slept in thank goodness. But Tyson woke up with a fever and he had a bad cough yesterday and it was worse today. Then my sisters dog was sick during the night with diareha and throwing up so she was up at 4am cleaning that up.

Well I am not going to be able to finish this right now. Jordan is being difficult. All the kids are tired and a little grumpy. I will blog more tomorrow.

Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you all had a great day with family and friends.

I drove a skidoo!

Yes for the first time ever, it was cool, scarey and exciting.....and cold. I didn't go very far, it was very dark out and I think that is why I was a little freaked out. Our acreage is right by Cooking Lake so we have a trail that we can take right to it. Going right on the lake also freaked me out a bit (I know it is frozen but still). All the kids went for rides and loved it.

So Trev's sister her husband and kids are here till the 24th. So it will be not stop till who knows when. (I am not complaining) But I am so exhausted from this past week. I'm just waiting for Jordan to have her snack then we are going to bed. We actually slept in this morning till 8:30 this morning oh that was a treat.

Well I am going to hit the hay pretty quick, good night all.

Long Day

I don't know how I am still awake. I am beyond tired. The kids were up at 5am. And they refused to go back to bed. Yes all 3 of them! So I put a movie on and layed down. I dozed off and on till 7am. Trev came and got me up because I needed to shower and be ready to leave the house before 9.

Breakfast at Tyson's classroom was wonderful. The teacher has this every year and her husband comes in and cooks up sausages and pancakes. It was so good. I stayed for a hour and a half then off I went to do errands for Trev. Had to pick up perscription from Walmart (for my cold) then headed home and get ready for the funeral.

Trev, his parents and I went. It was a small nice service. I just felt bad that I never got a chance to see her last week, and feel so bad for her husband. Then all my emotions came up from when dad passed.....well lets say I'm glad that I had kleenix in my pocket.

I got home at 3 and visited with my girlfriend (who graciously came to babysit for me all day) and her little guy. I am truly blessed that I have a friend like her. She started out working for me (respite) over 2 years ago I believe and she became part of this family. She's been through alot with my family and she is so appreciated for all that she has done. Amber we love you!

Well its after 5 and I need to find something for supper. I'm just so tired. A few more hours and I hope to be in bed!

Exhaustion is settling in....

Well here I sit at 4pm, head pounding, not feeling all that great. The kids are kind of playing nicely. But not quietly. I tried laying down but resting in this house is impossible.

So my day started at 5am to Jordan feeling crappy, she couldn't breath cause her nose was plugged. Trev was getting up at 5:30 so he let her hang out with him. I managed to fall back to sleep for about an hour. Then got Tyson ready for school, off to school. Then I had to get the girls dressed to go to Alberts (not smittys) for breakfast. Oh my there were alot of screaming kids. Breakfast actually sucked. The girls ate a pancake each. There was so much going on that they weren't interested in eating.

Then we went for the traditional "mall walk". Then we ran to Zellers to say hi to Grandma she was working. Then we got home at 11:30 I tried to lay down for a few minutes. But didn't go well. Then the hour flew bye to fast. We got to the school at 12:28. Madison was suppose to be there a few minutes before that. Oh well. Then Jordan and I went and sat.

Madison did well. She actually put on a show for everyone. She was trying to jump up to the microphone to be heard while singing. It was funny. Then after the program the kids got to hang around and do crafts and eat snacks. We got home at 2pm.

The house is a total disaster. And I'm so tired, haven't wrapped presents yet. Tomorrow another full day. Breakfast with Tyson, then run downtown to pick up something for Trev for work. Then go to a funeral at 2. Our neighbor passed. (did I post that yesterday?) Anyways, I am expecting the sitter, she is stopping by to see the kids and she has something for them. She will be here shortly.

Oh I want to go to bed. But that ain't going to happen. Oh well I'm off and running.....again.

Tuesdays Ramblings

I'm exhausted and its only 10am. I went shopping last night to try and finish up. I think I'm done, sure hope so. Now I need to find the time and wrap presents.

I went to the dr yesterday for my yearly checkup. Yeh that was fun. But it was very peaceful. The office was pretty quiet so I just sat and relaxed it was a nice break believe it or not. Anyways I get to go for a mamogram next month. Because I'm in my 40's she thought it would be a good idea. So I get to get my boobs squashed. lol I'm sitting here laughing, its the exhaustion setting in my mind.

So after my appt I headed to Ikea. Oh I love that store. Found some cool things. Can't list any in case some certain readers see this. (if you know what I mean). Then I went to Micheals, wow they sure have alot of sales. I ran into Best Buy what a zoo. I was only there for a few minutes.

Then headed back to the Park. Went to Walmart, Zoo there as well. And it was about 8:00. Realized I hadn't eaten yet so ran in to Mcdonalds for a quick bite. Then got a few things I needed like milk, eggs, cat food, and some stuff I didn't need lol. Then it was about 9:45 got in line and stood there for a good 20 minutes. Had the slowest cashier but she was very chipper for being at work at 10 at night. So that made up for the wait. Got home 10:15pm. Unloaded most of the van but had to hide some stuff in the van in case Trev came to help. Which he didn't cause he was fast asleep on the couch. So I watched tv for a half hour to wind down and went to bed. Slept not bad.

So I think I should get my butt in gear and do something. Like cleaning the house (groan) that is a never ending battle. No room for anything. Trev just wants to back the truck up and chuck everything. eeeeek not a good thing. I can't wait to be in a house that is big enough for our stuff. (and its only basic stuff). But I do need to donate alot of toys. Kids are getting bigger and don't play with alot of the toys. Ok ok I'm going now. Chow

Feeling a bit better today but still not a 100%. I hope to be by Friday. Cause we have a busy weekend coming up. Actually this week is insane. Tonight is Tyson's xmas concert. Tomorrow is Breakfast With Santa (for Jordan) so we go to Smitty's in the morning. Then I have breakfast with Tyson at school in his class. The parents come and have a pancake breakfast with the kids. Friday my sister in law and family come in sometime.

Tyson turns 7 today

Well my first born is now 7 years old. Hard to believe. We had his birthday party yesterday at the Sherwood Bowl. He had a blast! And so did the other 12 kids that were there. But the kids were all good. I had one mom stay (she was such a great help) and my hubby, and 2 other dads. (they work with Trev). We had 3 lanes and the kids really enjoyed themselves. We bowled for a hour. Then headed to the party room and had pizza and pop. Then we sang happy birthday, then we were told that we had to be out of the room "by 2:30" so we got the kids to eat their cake while Tyson started opening gifts. My goodness did he get alot of stuff. A webkin, remote control truck, remote control helicopter, some kind of transformer, Mac the truck and some cars with it, another car that drives on its own and talks. Another small car that has a remote (but we told him to save that till today to play with). Oh and another semi truck that opens up. And I bought him Lightning McQueen and Mater. I think I got it all.

Oh but we had one tiny little incident just as we were getting the kids all ready to leave. The fire alarm suddenly went off. And I look to my right and there's sweet little Jordan (my youngest) SHE PULLED IT!! I was horrified and I yelled to Trev....Jordan did that. My child did that. OMG I was totally freaked out. Then the staff had to make an anouncement that is was a false alarm, call the fire dept, and then somebody was trying to shut it off. We think it was a off duty fireman. But the staff had no idea what to do, the first thing he brought the guy was a screw driver. He said no I need a key. So he grabbed something else, wrong one. Finally they found the right key they needed. Meanwhile I'm holding Jordan who is sobbing and saying sorry and I'm scared. Poor kid. And me mouthing to everyone "I"M SORRY"! We left the bowling alley with a bang ha ha ha.

Other than that it was a nice afternoon. Tyson played all afternoon, had a heck of a time to get him to stop and eat supper, then had a hard time winding him down for bedtime. So his grandparents will give him his gift today so he has something on his actual birthday.

I'm still a bit ill, and now I think the girls are catching a cold. Great right before xmas. What can ya do. Gotta go, chow.

I'm Sick

Yes its true. I was feeling really bad last night. Sore throat, head hurt, had the chills. I slept not bad but sure felt awful this morning. Got Tyson and Madison off to school and crashed on the couch for awhile. Took some Advil sinus and cold stuff and feeling abit better. And drinking my tea that helps my throat. I have so much stuff to do I can't afford to get sick.

Yesterday I had a dear friend come and watch the kids so I could go and get stuff for Tyson's birthday party on Sunday. I got the cake ordered, picked stuff for the loot bags for the kids and some other goodies for the party. We are having the party at Sherwood Bowl. We did this last year and it was great. The kids loved it. Our house is way to small (well this house is) to have a party. I just hope I will be ok by Sunday. (we are having 13 kids). Tyson's actual birth date is Monday the 17th. He will be 7 years old. Wow time flies.

I'm also not ready for xmas. I need to wrap gifts and see what I have. We aren't buying the kids as much this year because of the house. (But believe me they aren't deprived in any way as far as toys go). In fact they have way too much. I will be weeding that stuff as I pack.

Oh the drugs are kicking in feeling a bit cloudy. I think I will rest. I have 15 mins before Madison gets home.

Feelin Yucky

I woke up with a really bad sinus headache this morning. I think its starting to go away. But rough morning. Madison slept in and refused to get out of bed. It takes Tyson forever to eat his breakfast (drives me insane). And Jordan was just pestering her sister just so I can hear the piercing screams of a 5 year old. Now its all quiet. I put a Barbie movie on for Jordan just so I can sit and try to relax to get rid of this headache.

So we have windows! Yes all the windows are done. So today is the last day for Trev and his guys to be out there. They have some back framing left to do. Next the electrician and plumber comes in this is either this week or next. I will have to go and take some pics today or tomorrow.

I found a really cool store her in Sherwood Park. Play & Learn on Baseline. If you have a girl to shop for this store has so many neat things. And dolls like I've never seen before. Very pretty. I spent $50 there. Mostly for Tyson since its his birthday on the 17th. We are having the b-day party on Sunday. Taking the kids bowling. I have no room in this house to have a party and we did this last year and Tyson loved it. (he's turning 7 wow).

And can I say I'm so not ready for christmas. Its sneaking up on me in the worst way this year! I still have some shopping to do. I've done no wrapping yet. (groan)

Who's Actually Reading My Blog?

I read just 2 other blogs of friends of mine. I'm just curious who is reading mine? If you are reading this, post a comment and say hi. Sometimes I see there are no comments I think hey is anybody out there? Getting a complex I guess lol. Anyways I was just wondering about this so I figured I'd post the question.

She cut her hair!!

On Friday I was at the computer and Jordan comes up to me and says "mommy I cut my hair....it staticky". I looked and and sure enough she had in her hand hair. About 5 inches long. I jumped up and I started saying no no noooooo. I thought I was going to have a heart attack. She had a small pony tail on each side of her head and it wasn't much but enough to notice. I said to her not to do that again. She just laughed.

My sister called me later that night wanting to know how her niece got ahold of scissors. Well they were on the table, but the kids have always been careful with them. Ok except this time. So this week I need to take her to get a trim and hopefully its not that noticeable. I have been keeping her hair back in a big pony tail.

The windows for our house go in tomorrow (I believe that is what Trev told me). Then the guys are done out there and the next step is the electrical and plumbing.

Something Strange Happened

Last night it was close to 10pm I heard a strange noise at the front door. It sounded like someone was trying to get in. So I looked out the window and this person was running away. I saw this person run next door to their back door. I yell to Trev that someone was trying to get in. He looked out the side window and saw the person running from our neighbors. I opened the front door and there was a xmas gift back hanging on the door knob. I was very confused and Trev was still trying to see where this person went, I told him it was a present. He looks at me and with a very confused look and says "what". So I pulled the tissue paper out and it was a small box of chocolates. (and not a cheap kind) We looked for a card or a note or anything for that matter.....nothing! We have no clue to who this person is. Couldn't even tell if it was a man or a women. (It was human lol).

So of course Trev opens the chocolates and starts eating them. I had 2 (such a no no at 10 at night). Very strange isn't it. So I will have to ask the neighbors around here and find out who all got a special treat from a secret Santa. I have to say I'm just baffled. But it sure is a nice way to start christmas.

Stupid Coldness!

Well the guys didn't get as much done as they hoped yesterday. Alot of the tools refused to work in this deep freeze we are going through at the moment. The compressor didn't want to start at all. They still got some work done and I can't blame the guys, just blame the weather. hello we are trying to build a house here......(don't ask me who I'm talking to, I'm just rambling on).

Our house

This is the house as of Saturday. Roof should hopefully be done by today.

One more try

Ok cross your fingers, the last one worked but I only did one pic just in case. gee whiz!

Didn't work!

Some updated pics

Here are a few pics I will do more later. This is from almost 2 weeks ago.