Wednesday...

Well, it was a busy Wednesday! I had our Godson Braxton overnight again, so that kept me busy. Then, the guys for the driveway came and they poured it. Just in time for Braxtons mom to come and pick him up (with her 2 other kids!) so it was stressful ensuring they didn't step on it. Then, my friend Lisa came over. Ronda left (Braxtons mom) and sure enough...a foot print on the fresh new concrete...they had to fix it, they weren't happy! THEN, Lisa and I ran out for a few stores. Came back, the kids were heading home from school (called their cell phones to tell them DO NOT step on the concrete-but Fabe had beat me to it)Then mom came over, she had Kaiya. So we visited. They left...we ate supper and ran to soccer (Kennedy). THEN, soccer played only 1/2 as it was storming. So they called it. We came home. I did the supper dishes. Kennedy is having her treatments (vest and Tobi) and Mack is doing his nightly work out (weights and treadmill). We are hoping to be in bed at a decent time. Busy busy day. I hate those days.

Tomorrow, not really any better. Starts with an appt at my house at 9am. THEN, after that...do my normal stuff (take out supper stuff, laundry, etc) then dentist appt in the afternoon. Early day for school. Thankfully tomorrow night isn't anything major. Next week I have 2 more dentist appts (check up and replacing a filling) then Rikki's grade 9 grad, Macks ortho appt and soccer 2 nights...*sigh* Oh yeah, and a home assessment for fostering (again)...yuck.

Why do I feel SO much more busier then before when I was working????

Tuesday!

Well, I finally updated my blog a bit. I am trying to stay on track with it, I hate to give it up now. So we'll see.

Today I have 3 little boys with me. My 2 nephews are in town so I offered to watch them while they furniture shopped. Plus, last night I ran out to my friends house to drop off her childrens birthday gifts and our Godson, Braxton begged to come home with me. He's too cute, so I couldn't say 'no' so he's here. I don't mind really though. His mom has an ob/gyn appt tomorrow so he is here for another night sleep.

Other then that, I'm gonna start supper. Rikki is staying with us for a few days so at the end of the day...I will have 6 kids. Wow, haha!

Tomorrow, I have a dentist appt. Not sure what time. I really need to do some house-stuff shopping to finish it off. The front foyer is REALLY bothering me (please check the photo below to help me!!!)

Have a great day!

Around the house...

We finally got the basement unpacked. Need to put up artwork and do that last touches in it. Its crazy to have a basement in which we USE. We had a developed basement before but it was small and not good space. This one is so big now and the layout is nice and open. Its weird that Mack sleeps down there now too. But he loves it, and its a GREAT place for his friends.

I'm still stuck on what to do with the front entrance. When we built the house, they gave us a floor mat. We Still have it there. I need to make it cozy but nice. And the ledge that overlooks the front entrance-I don't know what to do with it at all. Suggestions are welcome!

My friend Ronda bought me this lovely purple lily when I moved in, Its still thriving really well. Its a beauty!!!!

And, I finally opened up the new Crockpot! Love it. I made chicken drumsticks (curried) with potatoes in it. Then we also had Singapore noodles (Rikki was over, its her favorite!) and green beans. It was a great supper!

Kennedys chalk board. So funny, she is SO my child. I'm ALL about 'to do lists!" Have to have them, always have one on the go and I do a list pretty much everynight. Of course, I have squares in which I check off (feeling very satisfied) when I have accomplished what I set out to do on my list. Then, I have been noticing Kennedys lists on her chalkboard-its so funny!

Scenes of Camping...

I love camping! Because of the busy city, the sirens I hear, the traffic and the hussle of the city I LOVE to getaway. Its so nice in the evenings having a fire, just under the stars. During the day, the many walks I take; sometimes with or without people. In the morning, making the stovetop coffee (or electric if lazy), waking up in my trailer bed..the blankets are crisp. Its a perfect place for me. Life seems so simple when out there. Mack doesn't enjoy camping with us anymore...but we drag him here and there. Kennedy, well she still loves it. There are many children at the resort, which she has made alot of friends with.

Mud!

So, May long weekend was full-of-mud! It was horrible! Our driveway at the lake it PURE mud. Thankfully they gravelled it this past weekend so it is much better! Mack had a friend out that weekend and it SNOWED on Saturday morning, so we ran into Barrhead and bought rubber boots for everyone. On Sunday the sun tried to come out and Monday it was much better-so we were left with LOTS of mud!!!! The boys (and Kennedy) had alot of fun in the mud!

Kaiyas 2 now!

We had a small family/close friend party for Kaiya! Cannot believe she is 2 years old now! She is SO cute! I enjoy her so much...my mom has been taking her to the lake on the weekends and she just loves it! She is such a sweetie!!!!

Sunday and Weekend...

Sorry about the NO photos for a while. I will get them, don't ya worry!

Well this weekend FLEW by. Friday Mack and Rikki didn't have school-but Kennedy did. So Mack had a friend sleepover Thursday night (who is still here) and Kennedy a sleepover Friday night at our house. Saturday, I dropped off a gift for Aevas 1st birthday then we headed to Shwerwood Park Costco. I was feeling a bit better (as I was sick All day Friday and Friday night with a very sore=sore throat. Saturday I felt a bit better...but then as the day went on it was coming back. I relaxed in the afternoon and then decided to suck it up and go to Tess's house for our last Stamp Up club. I was happy I went. I hung out there for a while then came home for bed. Today so far, so good but we will see as the day goes on. Today I woke up, made breakfast and tidied up a bit. We are heading to Leduc for a party today-so thats good. Then, I have some grocery shopping and the usual 'prepare for the week' stuff for a Sunday evening.

Tomorrow, nothing is planned so far. I guess it will be cleaning and what not. I have some last boxes and organizing to do from the move that I have been leaving and neglecting...

Nothing really much new...pretty borning actually!

Thursday..

Well today was cleaning day around here. Early day, for Kennedy. I got the cleaning all done, and even managed to have a friend and her son over for a visit. She had an Ob/Gyn appt and her son (our Godson) had no desire to go and wanted to stay with me. I had no issues with that. We just finished building the Ikea train track together and now he is playing with it on my playroom floor. I'm down here on Macks computer...I saved vacuuming for the last job and just took advantage of it while down here too.

Today was a nice day. Fabe took the quads in for their annual servicing before we take them out to the lake to park them. He is off tomorrow as well, so we may run out there and check out the trailer (Fabe hasn't seen the wonderfully cracked floors yet). We'll see. Mack and Rikki have PD days tomorrow so we'll see what we do, if anything. I'm reading a really good book called "Little Earthquakes" and I just can't seem to find the time to actually READ it. So, maybe tomorrow I might have a relaxing day.

With this grey weather, it feels cold. I feel like baking. I don't know why! But I really shouldn't as it doesn't really help me, since I'm really trying to eat better. Maybe with the kids we will bake something and they can eat it up. Or maybe, start freezing some goodies for when we head to the trailer camping in the summer. We'll see.

Tonight Kennedy has 'meet the coach/give us your 100.00 jersey deposit check" night. Fabe will probably take her.

Fabian installed the tv in the bathroom today. Its a small little tv, but I wanted it for getting ready in the am's to watch the news. Its mounted onto the wall and in a perfect place for the bath to watch tv. I know, pathetic! I admit it.

Next week is pretty busy for us with dentist, dr's and ortho appts. Plus soccer I'm sure, soon. We'll see how it goes.

Kennedy's party is next Saturday (May 1st). She is going swimming and then having a group of girls back here for a sleepover party (lucky me!). We have parties for the next 3 weekends (ugh). But then, I plan to be at the lake every weekend thereafter.

Anyhow...Kennedy will be home so I better get cleaned up down here (toys) and head upstairs for preparation of supper. Chicken breast, but not sure how or with what...

Jess got lungs!

Check her blog out for her journey! I'm so happy, if you find it in your heart to throw a package together...I know she would appreicate it. She was very thankful for the small one I sent her...


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Park Day!

Today some friends and I took the kids to the park. Its an awesome park and within walking distance to my house. I was happy to get some good shots of the 2 little girls...Aeva and Kaiya! Their moms have been friends since they were in grade 2...It was a beautiful day! I love days when the kids can all play together and adults get to hang out. It was super busy all day at the park...it always is though!

Kaiya...

I picked up Kaiya from daycare on Tuesday. I am trying to really spend more time with her as we missed some time with her. But all is well now, and I'm really enjoying my days with her. She is so cute...Bandit loooves her coming too since she feeds him. Alot.

Last night, I took her to the Laurel toddler park for a walk and some play time before bedtime. Then when we got home Fabe was getting ready to take Bandit for a walk so we went with him around the block. She is so cute...

Tuesday night...supper!

The kids LOVE Tatertot Casserole...and its such a simple recipe. I didn't feel like cooking anything all day long, with Kaiya around its hard to get much done (I forget what those 2 year olds do all day!)...so I made this and popped it into the oven and it was done. We enjoyed a crisp fresh salad and some crusty bread...I on the otherhand, didn't indulge in it since I'm trying to make 'healthier' choices...so I had leftover ham from Monday night and spaghetti squash.

TaterToT Casserole:

*ground beef
*1 can cream of mushroom soup
*Shredded cheese
*Package of tater toos

Pat ground beef on the bottom of a greased baking pan. Sread the can of mushroom soup over the meat. Sprinkle some cheese over it. Cover with tater tots, top with cheese. I add seasoning salt for a little extra flavor. Bake for 1 hour @ 325...So yummy!!!!!

Ideas please...

For my front entance. A table is kinda hard as the one wall is a low-half wall open to the dining room. Where the bench is a good wall for it, but then what to do with the bench? I need some ideas...please..

My Tuesday Morning...

I did do a few chores here and there...laundry, made beds and tidied up the kitchen from the morning rush...oh and washed the floors. But for a good part of it, I have been enjoying laying on my bed with the patio door open with the sheer-curtains blowing around...I love it. I got 2 magazines in the mail, both are my favorites (Marthas Living and Family Circle)...I have been writing down ideas in my notebook and doodling alot. The house is remarkably quiet with everyone gone...

Even Bandit is enjoying it with me. I had a coffee earlier, I even brought it upstairs. Boy, I'm enjoying my room today..and why not?

Laundry...

I'm loving the laundry room being upstairs. Makes keeping on top of it, sooo much easier! We were told it would be noisey and what not-but its not at all. I have yet to add in some breezy sheers in here, but so far so good...

Scenes from the Scrapbooking Room...

Well my room is done as much as it can be for now, until I get some shelves. But so far, its good. I'm happy with the buffet and hutch (BEST 40.00 from Value Village~!)and then the tall shelf and table are from Ikea. I'm looking forward to being able to go in there and easily get what I need. I do have to organize the stuff better as I kinda shoved stuff here and there, but its a good start!

I've purchased just some sheer panels for the windows...Fabe has to install them still.

Monday!

Well today was a good day. I managed to get alot of my errands done...yeah me!

My friend Lisa came along for the errands (always better with a friend!)...then we did lunch at Boston Pizza. I came home, popped the ham into the oven. It was a good mail day=2 magazines and Fabe's tax return..gotta love good mail days!

Tomorrow, I am planning to clean in the morning. I'm picking up Kaiya from daycare at 2pm and having her for the night. Not too sure what we will do tomorrow night...but it will most certainly involve outside...park, I'm thinking!

Wednesday, there is a group of us meeting at a south east park. It should be fun. We are having a lunch and play there for a few hours. I can't wait. The temps are suppose to be +25!

I'm SUPER jealous of yard workers...I loved caring for my grass and flowers.

Oh, and the trailer lino isn't covered under warranty...its 'cosmetic'...nice!!!!!! Grrrrrr!!!!! So we have to get that done now...

Other then that..not too much going on.

Sunday!

What a beautiful day!

Yesturday, Saturday I headed to the lake for the day with 2 good friends. I had my van full with friends and their children. We got to the lake, it was beautiful there. Sadly, my lino in my trailer cracked. They call is 'cold cracking'. It sucks. Thankfully we have warranty, however it might take a while to get it done. If worse comes to worse, we will tape it up. I really don't want to loose camping time because of it. So I will call tomorrow and see what the dealership say, basically if it can't be done by May-long then it will have to wait until the season is over to go in.

On the way home, we took a 'short cut' that turned out to be a looooong way. It took forever to get home. I was soooo tired by the time we reached our house. I was in bed early, and slept in late (10am).

Today, I'm just tidying up the house. I did my scrapbooking room. I have stuff to put up on the walls still but otherwise its tidy. It needs to be organized though, but otherwise its good enough.

I have a few errands to do:
* Return stuff to Sears
*Drop off our library books

I wanted to wash bedding today but won't be able to get around to it now as I'm still doing laundry. Maybe tomorrow.

I'm going grocery shopping today and going to make a good Sunday supper (not sure what yet!)

Finally, I plan to haul out the deck furniture so we can at least enjoy the deck. I hate that the yard is dirt...but thankfully we have a deck built so we can enjoy that. I hope we get a driveway soon as well...but for now I'm just happy to be back. So I will make the most of the deck for now :o)

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Garbage!

Aside from packing and unpacking...garbage has been another huge stress! Today this was the scene in my front entrance!!!!

TGIF!

Yeah, Friday!

I'm very (VERY) excited to sleep in tomorrow!

Today I did some major cleaning and unpacking. We feel the most settled so far (read below. Then I cleaned, as I hadn't vacuumed forever. Did the bathrooms, etc.

Tonight Fabe and I are heading out with another couple (good friends of ours!) to the casino and supper. It should be fun. I'm very excited to beable to wear capris tonight! I LOVE capri weather!

Supper is simple. Kids pick something and they eat it. Rikki is here for the weekend. Mom took Kaiya to Fort Mac for my nephews birthday party (Braeden is 7!). He actually had his birthday in Mexico but his party is tomorrow.

I'm thinking of heading to the trailer tomorrow to check up on it. Several people I know, their floors have cracked! I will be super pissed off if ours has! So might go run out there and check it out...super excited to camp! Plus I can plug the trailer in, and start going through the cupboard and maybe bring home the bedding to get it started...May long weekend will be the offical 'kick off to camping'. I can't believe Fabe is back to working weekends...we will have to have our weekend during the week and it looks like it will be the kids and I on the weekends...dang guy! He's been busy training new guys, and super busy with work! We should just be thankful he has a job...so many people have lost their jobs over the past year or two.

My scprabooking room is the room I want to tackle this weekend. I bought a new big shelf for in there so it will surely help with organization in there. So I need to set that up. Its all coming along, I'm thrilled. A HUGE project will be the garage...ugh!

Anyhow, Happy Friday!