My friend, Heather, sent me this in an email and I thought it would make a good post for my blog:
1. First Name: Leigh
2. Were you named after anyone? No.
3. When did you last cry? I can't remember.
4. Do you like your handwriting? yes
5. What is your favorite lunch meat? balogna (I know, I know...)
6. Kids? 3 beautiful ones
7. If you were another person would you be friends with you? Yes
8. Do you have a journal? Mostly it's my blog.
9. Do you use sarcasm a lot? A fair bit.
10. Do you still have your tonsils? yes
11. Would you bungee jump? Maybe.
12. What is your favorite cereal? Captain Crunch, but I haven't bought it in a long time!
13. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off? Yes (finally! Did you hear that, Mom?)
14. Do you think you are strong? Yes
15. What is your favorite ice cream? Anything with chocolate and without coffee
16. Shoe size? 8
17. Red or Pink? lately, it's pink
18. What is the least favorite thing about yourself? The extra 15 lbs I'm trying to lose!
19. Who do you miss the most? my dad
20.What color pants and shoes are you wearing? light blue shoes and barefoot
21. Last thing you ate? sugar-free neopolitan ice-cream
22. What are you listening to right now? Rescue Heroes (Austin and Jonah are watching it on tape.)
23. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?midnight blue
24. What is your favorite smell? newborn baby
25. Who was the last person you talked to on thephone? My friend, Anita.
26. The first thing you notice about people you areattracted to? their eyes
27. Do you like the person who sent this to you?absolutely!
28. Favorite drink? milk
29. Favorite sport? Softball
30. Favorite color? Sage green (of course!)
31. Do you wear contacts? Yes, but rarely, because my eyes are too dry and uncomfortable when I do.
32. Favorite food? It's a toss-up between chocolate and french fries (I know, I'm such a gourmet!)
33. Scary movies or happy endings? happy endings, for sure
34. Last movie you watched? Glory Road, not wait, The Princess Bride with my kids.
35. What color shirt are you wearing? black
36. Summer or Winter? without question, SUMMER!
37. Hugs or kisses? Hugs!
38. Favorite dessert? Sex in a pan
39. Who is most likely to respond? Good question!
40. What books are you reading? I just finished one called Claire Knows Best by Tracey Bateman. A fun read!
41. What is on your mouse Pad? a photo of my family
42. What did you watch last night on TV? I can'tremember the last time I watched TV
43. Favorite sounds? quiet
44. Rolling stone or Beatles? neither
45. The furthest you have been from home? England, when I was five
46. Do you have a special talent? I can make up new words to songs off the top of my head
47. When and where were you born? August 14, 1972, Winnipeg, Manitoba
48. Any words you don't like? scrapping
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
Tuesday, August 01, 2006
Addiction
I think I might have an addict on my hands.
Sage is addicted to her soother.
I'm not kidding. Cameron threw out one of them a couple of days ago and then, this morning, she lost hers at the park.
Come nap time, she was quite upset about not having a soother, so I told her we'd buy a new one at Wal-Mart when she woke up. When she woke up, she was saying: "Soother, soother." She didn't really stop until she had the package of 2 in her hands. Then she started saying: "Open it, open it." I tried to explain that we couldn't open it until we'd paid for it. So she tried to suck on it... through the plastic! By the time we got to the till, she had crushed the plastic covering them.
But now, the owner of two brand new soothers, my Sage is a happy girl once more.
Sage is addicted to her soother.
I'm not kidding. Cameron threw out one of them a couple of days ago and then, this morning, she lost hers at the park.
Come nap time, she was quite upset about not having a soother, so I told her we'd buy a new one at Wal-Mart when she woke up. When she woke up, she was saying: "Soother, soother." She didn't really stop until she had the package of 2 in her hands. Then she started saying: "Open it, open it." I tried to explain that we couldn't open it until we'd paid for it. So she tried to suck on it... through the plastic! By the time we got to the till, she had crushed the plastic covering them.
But now, the owner of two brand new soothers, my Sage is a happy girl once more.
Sunday, July 30, 2006
Another first for our family
It's Cameron's 36th birthday today.
So, to celebrate, we went and had supper with his dad (they share the same birthday) and mom. Then, we went go-cart racing.
We had a blast!
Austin rode with me (because he wanted to win!) We started out first and managed by the end to catch up to Cameron & Jonah, so we drove an extra lap than they did. Austin really enjoyed it and each time we drove past Jonah and Cameron on the turns, Jonah had the biggest smile!
So fun!
The kids also wanted to go mini-golfing, but we decided to save that for next weekend, for Jonah's birthday.
So, to celebrate, we went and had supper with his dad (they share the same birthday) and mom. Then, we went go-cart racing.
We had a blast!
Austin rode with me (because he wanted to win!) We started out first and managed by the end to catch up to Cameron & Jonah, so we drove an extra lap than they did. Austin really enjoyed it and each time we drove past Jonah and Cameron on the turns, Jonah had the biggest smile!
So fun!
The kids also wanted to go mini-golfing, but we decided to save that for next weekend, for Jonah's birthday.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Not much new
Our summer is trucking along nicely.
In the mornings, we do errands, or stay home, or go for a bike ride. This morning a friend who I haven't seen in a while came over and it was nice to reconnect with her.
This week, Jonah has been going to a Vacation Bible School put on by a church in town. It runs from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Then Austin has been going in the evening, from 6:15 to 8:45pm. Both have been enjoying it.
After lunch, Sage naps. I scrapbook or go on the computer. The boys watch tv. Or play. Or fight. Or ask to do computer.
When Sage wakes up (or I wake her), we go to the beach. Two more lessons left. It's been good to get out of the house and I'm sure we'll still go to the beach in Aug, but not everyday.
Tonight, we're going to Winkler to where Cam's dad lives, to have supper with Cam's family to celebrate his and his dad's birthdays (both on July 30th.) I'm looking forward to an evening out. And not cooking!
That's about all for now.
In the mornings, we do errands, or stay home, or go for a bike ride. This morning a friend who I haven't seen in a while came over and it was nice to reconnect with her.
This week, Jonah has been going to a Vacation Bible School put on by a church in town. It runs from 9:30 to 11:30 am. Then Austin has been going in the evening, from 6:15 to 8:45pm. Both have been enjoying it.
After lunch, Sage naps. I scrapbook or go on the computer. The boys watch tv. Or play. Or fight. Or ask to do computer.
When Sage wakes up (or I wake her), we go to the beach. Two more lessons left. It's been good to get out of the house and I'm sure we'll still go to the beach in Aug, but not everyday.
Tonight, we're going to Winkler to where Cam's dad lives, to have supper with Cam's family to celebrate his and his dad's birthdays (both on July 30th.) I'm looking forward to an evening out. And not cooking!
That's about all for now.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Fishing
My boys have been asking to go fishing for a long time.
On Saturday, after supper, Cameron found two rods and we drove to the lake to take them fishing.
Another first for the Penner family!
The bad thing? I didn't charge my camera battery before we left, so my picture taking got cut short while we were there. The good thing? They didn't catch anything, so I don't have to feel bad about not getting a picture of them holding the fish they caught!
Here are some pictures I did get, though.
It was fun, but I'm so aware of how long they can handle things. As soon as they put down the rods and started playing on the large rocks along the shore, I told Cameron: "Okay, they're done. Let's go." It just keeps everyone much happier.
Even if we didn't catch any fish.
On Saturday, after supper, Cameron found two rods and we drove to the lake to take them fishing.
Another first for the Penner family!
The bad thing? I didn't charge my camera battery before we left, so my picture taking got cut short while we were there. The good thing? They didn't catch anything, so I don't have to feel bad about not getting a picture of them holding the fish they caught!
Here are some pictures I did get, though.
It was fun, but I'm so aware of how long they can handle things. As soon as they put down the rods and started playing on the large rocks along the shore, I told Cameron: "Okay, they're done. Let's go." It just keeps everyone much happier.
Even if we didn't catch any fish.
Saturday, July 22, 2006
On the mend
Well, we're feeling better.
Yay!
Went for a bike ride yesterday to my friend, Susan's house. The kids played in her pool and amazing back yard and we visited. Nice.
Today, we biked to Coop for groceries (Jonah's still not 100% yet, so he rode in the bike trailer with Sage.) Then we stopped at the library before going to the farm (my MIL's) for lunch.
Now we're home. Sage is napping. And we're planning on biking to the park (and wading pool) when she wakes up.
After supper tonight, there's talk of going fishing.
Hope everyone's having a great weekend!
Yay!
Went for a bike ride yesterday to my friend, Susan's house. The kids played in her pool and amazing back yard and we visited. Nice.
Today, we biked to Coop for groceries (Jonah's still not 100% yet, so he rode in the bike trailer with Sage.) Then we stopped at the library before going to the farm (my MIL's) for lunch.
Now we're home. Sage is napping. And we're planning on biking to the park (and wading pool) when she wakes up.
After supper tonight, there's talk of going fishing.
Hope everyone's having a great weekend!
Thursday, July 20, 2006
Sick!
Well, after months of hearing that other people have the flu (and being thankful that we don't!) we got it.
Well, not all of us.
Jonah got sick on Tuesday night (he threw up all over the floor right before I was leaving to go see a movie with my friend, Susan.)
Then, at 3:40am, I got sick.
Austin and Sage were fine.
Cameron came home from work, feeling sick.
Jonah and I were definitely on the mend today. Cameron spent the day sleeping, so I took the kids to the beach. Jonah fell asleep on my lap there for a bit, which was probably a good thing.
Hopefully by tomorrow we'll be 100%.
Well, not all of us.
Jonah got sick on Tuesday night (he threw up all over the floor right before I was leaving to go see a movie with my friend, Susan.)
Then, at 3:40am, I got sick.
Austin and Sage were fine.
Cameron came home from work, feeling sick.
Jonah and I were definitely on the mend today. Cameron spent the day sleeping, so I took the kids to the beach. Jonah fell asleep on my lap there for a bit, which was probably a good thing.
Hopefully by tomorrow we'll be 100%.
Sunday, July 16, 2006
Still swimming, different location
Well, we finished our swimming lessons on Friday and I'm ever so proud to say that Austin passed! Woohoo! His instructor said, and I quote: "Excellent work! He was a good listener!" Really? Yay!
I was so excited that he'd done so well that I signed him up for level two starting tomorrow. Yes, we'll be spending the next two weeks at the beach. It's a tough life, but someone has to live it!
Yesterday, for a change of pace, I let Sage sleep for her full nap (I've been waking her to go to the beach for the past two weeks.) and did she sleep! I put her down at 12:30pm (no more holding, just straight into her crib-- what a doll!) and she slept until after 4pm! Couldn't believe it! So, after her nap, we biked to the wading pool at the park where I took way too many pictures while my kids had a blast.
Here are my favourites:
Look how nice and brown my kids are! Totally love that!
I was so excited that he'd done so well that I signed him up for level two starting tomorrow. Yes, we'll be spending the next two weeks at the beach. It's a tough life, but someone has to live it!
Yesterday, for a change of pace, I let Sage sleep for her full nap (I've been waking her to go to the beach for the past two weeks.) and did she sleep! I put her down at 12:30pm (no more holding, just straight into her crib-- what a doll!) and she slept until after 4pm! Couldn't believe it! So, after her nap, we biked to the wading pool at the park where I took way too many pictures while my kids had a blast.
Here are my favourites:
Look how nice and brown my kids are! Totally love that!
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Rain
It rained today. That meant I couldn't go for a run this morning, but I'm okay with that. It's been incredibly dry here this summer (which has fortunately meant fewer mosquitos (yay!)) but we've really needed the rain.
Fortunately, it cleared up by three o'clock, so we still went to swimming lessons.
Yesterday, my friend Val, turned 39.
We have been friends for almost 10 years (it'll be ten years in fall). She is a wonderful friend and I'm very thankful to have her in my life.
I had a birthday coffee for her yesterday morning. I invited some friends and we sat outside on my new patio and visited. And ate. And watched Val open her presents. It was good.
In the evening, after swimming lessons, I hosted a bar-be-que for our Bible study group. Cameron thought that it might be too hot to eat outside (it was over 35 degreees Celsius!) but I thought cramming 13 people into our dining room, even with airconditioning, would feel a trifle warm.
So here's to keeping cool this summer.
Fortunately, it cleared up by three o'clock, so we still went to swimming lessons.
Yesterday, my friend Val, turned 39.
We have been friends for almost 10 years (it'll be ten years in fall). She is a wonderful friend and I'm very thankful to have her in my life.
I had a birthday coffee for her yesterday morning. I invited some friends and we sat outside on my new patio and visited. And ate. And watched Val open her presents. It was good.
In the evening, after swimming lessons, I hosted a bar-be-que for our Bible study group. Cameron thought that it might be too hot to eat outside (it was over 35 degreees Celsius!) but I thought cramming 13 people into our dining room, even with airconditioning, would feel a trifle warm.
So here's to keeping cool this summer.
Monday, July 10, 2006
It's done!
My mom gave us a patio set last year. It's been sitting in my basement, because I didn't have anywhere to put it.
Until now.
This weekend, Cameron & I worked in the hot sun to put in a patio in our backyard. We edged it with 4x4 treated lumber and filled it in with crushed limestone. The kids got right in there and helped, too. (And they enjoyed riding in the wheelbarrow and we went back and forth, hauling the sand and then the limestone.)
We didn't have a lot of money to spend, but I'm quite happy with the results.
Until now.
This weekend, Cameron & I worked in the hot sun to put in a patio in our backyard. We edged it with 4x4 treated lumber and filled it in with crushed limestone. The kids got right in there and helped, too. (And they enjoyed riding in the wheelbarrow and we went back and forth, hauling the sand and then the limestone.)
We didn't have a lot of money to spend, but I'm quite happy with the results.
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Quite the photographer
Austin's getting to a good age. At seven, I can hand him my camera and get him to take a picture of me. And he does a pretty good job, too. He took the photo of Sage and me in my banner.
Kids are kind of handy to have. Who knew?
Kids are kind of handy to have. Who knew?
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
This is the life!
School is out and we are enjoying our first week of swimming lessons at the beach.
Having grown up over an hour away from a beach, I must say that I LOVE the fact that Morden has a beach and it is quite nice.
Austin is taking swimming lessons there this week and next week. So every afternoon, after Sage wakes up from her nap, we head to the beach and hang out with one of my best friends, Val. (Her kids are taking lessons there, too. We usually plan to take our lessons at the same time so we can hang out together!)
So this means the kids play in the water and on the sand. They use their nets to catch crayfish. Val and I chat as we keep an eye on our children. And we snack. I tell ya, it is a great time!
Austin even got burried in the sand by some classmates on Monday-- he giggled the whole time! Too funny!
Having grown up over an hour away from a beach, I must say that I LOVE the fact that Morden has a beach and it is quite nice.
Austin is taking swimming lessons there this week and next week. So every afternoon, after Sage wakes up from her nap, we head to the beach and hang out with one of my best friends, Val. (Her kids are taking lessons there, too. We usually plan to take our lessons at the same time so we can hang out together!)
So this means the kids play in the water and on the sand. They use their nets to catch crayfish. Val and I chat as we keep an eye on our children. And we snack. I tell ya, it is a great time!
Austin even got burried in the sand by some classmates on Monday-- he giggled the whole time! Too funny!
Monday, July 03, 2006
Happy Canada Day!!
Our Canada Day wasn't overly exciting. We donned our Canada t-shirts (halter tank for Sage!), went for a couple of bike rides, ate some ice cream cones and freezies and had a movie night after supper.
I love this wonderful country and feel very blessed and thankful to live here!
I love this wonderful country and feel very blessed and thankful to live here!
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Good for me
At the beginning of 2006, I set two goals. The first was to lose 27 lbs. I’m about half way there.
The second was to run in the Terry Fox 10km Run in September. To do so, I knew I needed to start training.
I’ve never run before. Ever. I never liked it and would use my asthma as an excuse not to. But inspired by the Terry Fox movie last fall and all the runners I know, I decided to start.
So, I started slowly. I ran for a block and walked for a block. I did this for 2.5 km every few days, until I built up to running for two blocks and walking for one. Again, over and over for 2.5 km. Today, I ran 3, walked 1. After I’m able to do four blocks of running, I’ll increase my distance.
I knew that running would be good for my physically. However, I was surprised at how good it has been for me spiritually.
I get up at 6:15am to be able to be back before Cameron has to leave to go drive bus. I heard that it’s easier to get outside if you know someone is waiting for you, so I imagine that Jesus is waiting for me at the end of my driveway and we go for a run together.
It’s great. I pray, vent, praise and plan my day, but with Jesus in mind. I ask him questions and try to listen for the answer. I enjoy the beautiful day he’s given me, with him.
It has been so wonderful for me, I can’t even begin to describe it.So I’m very thankful that I started running. It’s been really good for me.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Happy 70th Birthday, Mom!
This Spring, I started wondering what to get my mom for her 70th birthday (she is the queen of shopping and never needs anything!) I came across an idea in Simple Scrapbooks Celebrations 2 of making an album called 70 years, 70 memories. I called and emailed family and friends to send memories of my mom so I could put them together in a 6x6 album. Here are the results:
Monday, June 26, 2006
Anticipating summer
Only a few more days until summer vacation… and until Austin is home full time. Jonah, Sage & I found a groove this year with Austin in school all day. I can’t say he won’t disrupt it either.
So, I’m making some plans…
First of all, to avoid the constant request for television, I plan on taping the CBC morning line-up so the boys can watch the shows after lunch while Sage naps, thus keeping our mornings tv free.
I’m also planning on encouraging lots of reading this summer, so we’re going to sign up for the reading program at the library. I also want to spend some one-on-one time with Austin, so I’m planning on putting Jonah and Sage to bed at 8 in the evenings and keeping Austin up a little later to read with him.
I’m also planning on keeping busy and having fun, with play dates, bike rides, trips to the park, the zoo and swimming lessons (which means trips to the beach.)
Here’s to a great summer of 2006!
Friday, June 23, 2006
Get to know me
I saw this on Heather's blog and thought it was fun so here you go...
1. FIRST NAME? Leigh
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Not that I know of.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Last night after an argument with Cameron.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? yes, but not as much as other people's.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? roasted turkey breast
6. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? three, Austin, Jonah & Sage
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes.
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? This is it.
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Not really. ;)
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes.
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? I think so.
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Runners, yes. Other ones, no.
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Yes.
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Skor.
16. SHOE SIZE? 8
17. RED OR PINK? Probably pink...
18. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My 15 pounds that I can't seem to lose!
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My dad.
20. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Woman's Pavillon at the Health Science's Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on August 14, 1972.
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Khaki shorts and barefeet.
22. WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? a monster cookie (hmmm, could this maybe be why I can't lose the 15 lbs?)
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? My computer hum.
24 IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? right now, I'd pick watermelon red.
25. FAVORITE SMELL? newborn baby
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED WITH ON THE PHONE? Anita, oh no, wait, some telemarkerter after supper.
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU MEET? I don't know. Their face?
28. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Changing the lyrics to songs spur of the moment.
29. FAVORITE DRINK? Skim milk
30. FAVORITE SPORT? Softball
31. HAIR COLOR? brown
32. EYE COLOR? green
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Rarely, because they make my eyes feel SO dry.
34. FAVORITE FOOD? French fries (Hmmm, could be more evidence towards the mystery of the non-missing 15 lbs...)
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? happy ending, not a fan of scary movies
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Scooby Doo with my kids tonight.
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? a black tank top.
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? definitely, without question, SUMMER!
39. HUGS OR KISSES? hugs
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Chocolate. (Okay, mystery solved!)
41. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? just started a Ray Blackstone book (Lost in Rooville) from our church library today, but am not really enjoying it, so I don't think I'll finish it.
42. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? a picture of my family (a gift from Anita!)
43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? My kids sleeping.
44. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? neither
45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? England
46. IF YOU COULD PICK ANY TWO PEOPLE TO HAVE DINNER WITH, WHO WOULD THEY BE? Francine Rivers and Angela Hunt (two of my favourite authors)
1. FIRST NAME? Leigh
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Not that I know of.
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Last night after an argument with Cameron.
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? yes, but not as much as other people's.
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? roasted turkey breast
6. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? three, Austin, Jonah & Sage
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes.
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? This is it.
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? Not really. ;)
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes.
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? I think so.
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? Runners, yes. Other ones, no.
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Yes.
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Skor.
16. SHOE SIZE? 8
17. RED OR PINK? Probably pink...
18. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My 15 pounds that I can't seem to lose!
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My dad.
20. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Woman's Pavillon at the Health Science's Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on August 14, 1972.
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Khaki shorts and barefeet.
22. WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? a monster cookie (hmmm, could this maybe be why I can't lose the 15 lbs?)
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? My computer hum.
24 IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? right now, I'd pick watermelon red.
25. FAVORITE SMELL? newborn baby
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED WITH ON THE PHONE? Anita, oh no, wait, some telemarkerter after supper.
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU MEET? I don't know. Their face?
28. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Changing the lyrics to songs spur of the moment.
29. FAVORITE DRINK? Skim milk
30. FAVORITE SPORT? Softball
31. HAIR COLOR? brown
32. EYE COLOR? green
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Rarely, because they make my eyes feel SO dry.
34. FAVORITE FOOD? French fries (Hmmm, could be more evidence towards the mystery of the non-missing 15 lbs...)
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? happy ending, not a fan of scary movies
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Scooby Doo with my kids tonight.
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? a black tank top.
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? definitely, without question, SUMMER!
39. HUGS OR KISSES? hugs
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? Chocolate. (Okay, mystery solved!)
41. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? just started a Ray Blackstone book (Lost in Rooville) from our church library today, but am not really enjoying it, so I don't think I'll finish it.
42. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? a picture of my family (a gift from Anita!)
43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? My kids sleeping.
44. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? neither
45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? England
46. IF YOU COULD PICK ANY TWO PEOPLE TO HAVE DINNER WITH, WHO WOULD THEY BE? Francine Rivers and Angela Hunt (two of my favourite authors)
Thursday, June 22, 2006
A day at the horses
Well, actually, it was a couple of hours at our friends' house who recently got a horse. (I actually took these photos a few weeks ago but didn't get around to posting them until today.) The horses name is King and he is the nicest, most gentle horse I've ever seen.
Sage had probably the best time of her life. She would pick grass and feed it to King and I don't think she stopped smiling.
That is, until...
Cameron decided to put her on the horse.
Then it was a different story.
She lasted maybe 30 seconds and then she wanted off.
The boys however, each went for a ride around the pasture and really enjoyed it.
Sage had probably the best time of her life. She would pick grass and feed it to King and I don't think she stopped smiling.
That is, until...
Cameron decided to put her on the horse.
Then it was a different story.
She lasted maybe 30 seconds and then she wanted off.
The boys however, each went for a ride around the pasture and really enjoyed it.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Retreat!!
Our church held it's annual retreat this past weekend at Rock Lake. This is the first time we've had it there. Since the camp was less than an hour away, I figured it'd be very doable to take the kids there for the day on Saturday while Cameron cut hay. So that's what we did. The forecast was for rain, which held off until suppertime, leaving us with plenty of time to hang out at the beach. My kids had a great time: throwing rocks into the lake, "fishing," swimming, playing on the sand (& Austin getting buried in it!)
I had a wonderful time hanging out with friends and helping out with the younger kids during one of the sessions. My boys helped make monster cookies and they all made crafts in honour of Father's day.
The perfect end to a great day? The rainbow that appeared in the sky as we drove home.
I had a wonderful time hanging out with friends and helping out with the younger kids during one of the sessions. My boys helped make monster cookies and they all made crafts in honour of Father's day.
The perfect end to a great day? The rainbow that appeared in the sky as we drove home.
Sunday, June 11, 2006
R.O.X. is winding up
Well, our Sunday school program, ROX (which stands for Radical over Christ) is winding up for the year. I can't even tell you how much I enjoy being a creative communicator (aka large group teacher) there. It is such a rush. I love teaching the kids about God and how they can have a friendship with Jesus.
This morning, we did a bit of a review and asked the kids to talk about something that has stood out to them in the past 10 weeks of lessons. There were so many kids who raised their hands and shared about how they're trying to forgive, or turning off the tv or video games to spend time with their siblings, or living Jesus' way. It was really cool.
A couple of kids shared how they asked Jesus to be their forever friend, which was so cool. A grade six girl shared how she told her friend about Jesus and how they prayed together to ask Jesus to be her forever friend. It was so encouraging to hear. It's so overwhelming to think of how God uses me to teach these little ones about Him.
Definitely a highlight of my week. And of my life.
This morning, we did a bit of a review and asked the kids to talk about something that has stood out to them in the past 10 weeks of lessons. There were so many kids who raised their hands and shared about how they're trying to forgive, or turning off the tv or video games to spend time with their siblings, or living Jesus' way. It was really cool.
A couple of kids shared how they asked Jesus to be their forever friend, which was so cool. A grade six girl shared how she told her friend about Jesus and how they prayed together to ask Jesus to be her forever friend. It was so encouraging to hear. It's so overwhelming to think of how God uses me to teach these little ones about Him.
Definitely a highlight of my week. And of my life.
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