Monday, March 31, 2008
BIG PHONE DAY(e-mail).....
e-mail/facebook/e-card:
Lori
Gail K
Jayme
Dean
Judy
Blanche
Emily
Amy
Peggy
phone:
Daniel
Auntie Teresa
Auntie Norma
Mom
Daryl
Georgette(she even sang to me)
Lori
Ryan
Dana
Shelley
Kim
Dolci
Natasha & Ashley called from Red Deer(they are at Nanna's)
Betty(from Toronto)
card:
Blanche
visit:
Danica(with flowers)
in person Birthday wish from Daylan............big grin on his face as he didn't think of it until just before supper..........he bought me THE BEE MOVIE!
There was a little calf born at the K Ranch this morning..........a little heifer..........maybe she'll be named Donna(LOL)!
Lori
Gail K
Jayme
Dean
Judy
Blanche
Emily
Amy
Peggy
phone:
Daniel
Auntie Teresa
Auntie Norma
Mom
Daryl
Georgette(she even sang to me)
Lori
Ryan
Dana
Shelley
Kim
Dolci
Natasha & Ashley called from Red Deer(they are at Nanna's)
Betty(from Toronto)
card:
Blanche
visit:
Danica(with flowers)
in person Birthday wish from Daylan............big grin on his face as he didn't think of it until just before supper..........he bought me THE BEE MOVIE!
There was a little calf born at the K Ranch this morning..........a little heifer..........maybe she'll be named Donna(LOL)!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Poll Results
Are you a night hawk, or an early bird when it comes to bedtime!
night hawk 6 (85%)
early bird 1 (14%)
Votes so far: 7 Poll closed
I'm really curious..........who's the EARLY BIRD???
night hawk 6 (85%)
early bird 1 (14%)
Votes so far: 7 Poll closed
I'm really curious..........who's the EARLY BIRD???
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Calling Amanda......time for you to chime in!!!!
I hear you have good news..............not the REALLY GOOD NEWS I'm waiting for, but GOOD NEWS..........LOL..........sorry I couldn't resist about the REALLY GOOD NEWS comment!!!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter Flashback!
This morning I had a EASTER flashback and decided it was time I made some of these......
For many, many years Georgette made these popcorn nests at Easter(I'm sure there was one for everyone, and that amounted to LOTS)........I miss them..........they are SO GOOD!!
They always had Jube Jubes in them and a Cadbury Egg in the center........I can see them now!!
Funny thing is I made them, took them to Betty's and didn't even have one.......not even sure if mine were good.......silly me!!!!
For many, many years Georgette made these popcorn nests at Easter(I'm sure there was one for everyone, and that amounted to LOTS)........I miss them..........they are SO GOOD!!
They always had Jube Jubes in them and a Cadbury Egg in the center........I can see them now!!
Funny thing is I made them, took them to Betty's and didn't even have one.......not even sure if mine were good.......silly me!!!!
Just got back from a GREAT Easter Egg Hunt!!!
What fun we had at Auntie Betty's Easter Celebration..........the kids had a BLAST, and so did I!!!! Thanks so much Auntie Betty...........you put a lot of work/effort into the hunt...........and it's much appreciated by all the little munchkins(and the big ones too)!!!
When we first arrived the table was filled with crayons, markers, and Easter pictures to color..........there was some pretty good coloring going on!!!
Then it was the hunt!! WOW........pretty lucky kidlets!
Then we ate....YUM YUM!!!
Then the kids decorated eggs!!!
Then we ate dessert!!!
and then sadly it was time to head home.....DARN!!!
Even as we were leaving the kids found another Easter treasure...........a nest filled with goodies......Thank you Auntie Norma!
Danica took quite a few pictures.......I will link to her blog once she posts them....I think they'll be pretty good.......LOTS OF COLOR!!!
When we first arrived the table was filled with crayons, markers, and Easter pictures to color..........there was some pretty good coloring going on!!!
Then it was the hunt!! WOW........pretty lucky kidlets!
Then we ate....YUM YUM!!!
Then the kids decorated eggs!!!
Then we ate dessert!!!
and then sadly it was time to head home.....DARN!!!
Even as we were leaving the kids found another Easter treasure...........a nest filled with goodies......Thank you Auntie Norma!
Danica took quite a few pictures.......I will link to her blog once she posts them....I think they'll be pretty good.......LOTS OF COLOR!!!
Easter Blessings to you and yours!!!
Thank you so much to Daryn & Carita for what you see above.......much appreciated!!! I received Lilies from Daniel, and Auntie Norma but the bubs aren't open yet..........will post once they bloom!!!
Kristine, your cheese cake was to die for...........I LOVED IT!!!!
Thank you to Anna for the GREAT EASTER card........you put a lot of work into it, it is beautiful!!!
Natasha & Ashley also recieved a GREAT Easter card......WAY TO GO ATHENA, you did a GREAT job as well!!!
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This really has nothing to do with Easter, except that I took it while we are on our way to Betty's Easter Celebrations!! As Daniel was driving down the road I opened my window, and snapped.....NOT BAD!!!!
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Have you figured this out.......before now? (thanks Lori)
What does it mean to give MORE than 100%?
Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?
We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%.
How about achieving 103%?
What makes up 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Then:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
and
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
But,
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
And,
B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T
2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%
AND, look how far ass kissing will take you.
A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G
1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%
So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that While Hard work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Bullshit and Ass kissing that will put you over the top.
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note to self: I'm more than happy with 96% or 98%...............how about YOU?????
Ever wonder about those people who say they are giving more than 100%?
We have all been to those meetings where someone wants you to give over 100%.
How about achieving 103%?
What makes up 100% in life?
Here's a little mathematical formula that might help you answer these questions:
If:
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
is represented as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Then:
H-A-R-D-W-O-R-K
8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%
and
K-N-O-W-L-E-D-G-E
11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+5 = 96%
But,
A-T-T-I-T-U-D-E
1+20+20+9+20+21+4+5 = 100%
And,
B-U-L-L-S-H-I-T
2+21+12+12+19+8+9+20 = 103%
AND, look how far ass kissing will take you.
A-S-S-K-I-S-S-I-N-G
1+19+19+11+9+19+19+9+14+7 = 118%
So, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that While Hard work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will get you there, it's the Bullshit and Ass kissing that will put you over the top.
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note to self: I'm more than happy with 96% or 98%...............how about YOU?????
Baba on March 21st 2008
her 1st day in clothes since she's been at the hospital..........she liked that!
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Can't leave Gido out of the picture......here he is!
Friday, March 21, 2008
ANOTHER from the SIDE OF THE ROAD photo shoot!!!
On my way home from the farm today I took some time to take a few pictures of my usual SIDE OF THE ROAD favorites!!!
ENJOY!!!
The next 3 were taken just north of Bonnyville yesterday! I have passed this barn many, many times over the past couple of months, and have never had my camera with me............IMAGINE!!!!
I finally got some shots of this oldy!!!
This set of old buildings is on 660 just before you get to the Bonnyville turn off........watch for them next time you travel that way!
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
QUICK POST.......running like a chicken with it's head cut off!!!!
Quick post just to say.........I'm STILL HERE!!!
Off to the farm today..........will be back Fri./Sat.!
It's such a busy weekend...........Easter here, Easter there, Easter everywhere!!!! Look forward to visiting at the farm, coming home for some Easter fun with the girls, then head to a Easter Hunt/Celebration at Betty's on Sunday.........I can't wait to see everyone, and watch all the little ones look for their Easter goodies!!!
Off I go..................see you/talk to you soon!!!
for those I won't see over the next few days.................
Off to the farm today..........will be back Fri./Sat.!
It's such a busy weekend...........Easter here, Easter there, Easter everywhere!!!! Look forward to visiting at the farm, coming home for some Easter fun with the girls, then head to a Easter Hunt/Celebration at Betty's on Sunday.........I can't wait to see everyone, and watch all the little ones look for their Easter goodies!!!
Off I go..................see you/talk to you soon!!!
for those I won't see over the next few days.................
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Songs for the 2008 Grad(Camrose)
2 more coming.......
Closing Time-SemiSonic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdmLmIArqWM
Here I go Again on My Own-Whitesnakes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlF3sN_LyCQ
My Wish-Rascal Flatts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz32I_GbpeU
Closing Time-SemiSonic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdmLmIArqWM
Here I go Again on My Own-Whitesnakes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlF3sN_LyCQ
My Wish-Rascal Flatts http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xz32I_GbpeU
ANY EXTRA CASH IN YOUR POCKET?
sure you do....a LITTLE or a LOT........it's worth giving.........send it here!!
http://www.canadahelps.org/CharityProfilePage.aspx?CharityID=s36924
Right now the Strollery Childrens Hospital is hosting their annual Radio-a-thon.......if you need a little push..........go here and listen to a few stories!!!
http://www.cisnfm.com/
The Stollery has touched the lives of many families, from routine care, to life saving meaures......and our family is no different!!!!
I received a reminder of the radio-a-thon from Ryan & Joanne........as many of you know, a major part of what their family is today, is because of the Stollery.........no if's, &'s, or but's about it!!!!
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more Stollery support!!!
The scrapbooking community is a GREAT support to the Stollery!
Last year I volunteered at the Crop for Kids(Alberta event).........which to my understanding donated approx. $15,000 to the Stollery!! I am anxiously awaiting details of the 2008 event........and look forward to supporting either as a registered guest or a volunteer!!!
Last fall the Edmonton Journal ran a story on how theraputic scrapbooking is to kids with cancer(at the Stollery), and that donations to the hospital in the form of Scrapbooking supplies/kits are greatly apprectiated!!!
Jayme at http://www.scrapbookingfanatics/ had a plan to create a kit that would be purchased through her store, and donated to the Stollery. This morning in Jayme's newsletter she has announced that she has been working with a local wholesaler, and the kit is almost ready for purchase........HURRAY!!! I am so excited about this.........I'll keep you posted!!!
http://www.canadahelps.org/CharityProfilePage.aspx?CharityID=s36924
Right now the Strollery Childrens Hospital is hosting their annual Radio-a-thon.......if you need a little push..........go here and listen to a few stories!!!
http://www.cisnfm.com/
The Stollery has touched the lives of many families, from routine care, to life saving meaures......and our family is no different!!!!
I received a reminder of the radio-a-thon from Ryan & Joanne........as many of you know, a major part of what their family is today, is because of the Stollery.........no if's, &'s, or but's about it!!!!
************
more Stollery support!!!
The scrapbooking community is a GREAT support to the Stollery!
Last year I volunteered at the Crop for Kids(Alberta event).........which to my understanding donated approx. $15,000 to the Stollery!! I am anxiously awaiting details of the 2008 event........and look forward to supporting either as a registered guest or a volunteer!!!
Last fall the Edmonton Journal ran a story on how theraputic scrapbooking is to kids with cancer(at the Stollery), and that donations to the hospital in the form of Scrapbooking supplies/kits are greatly apprectiated!!!
Jayme at http://www.scrapbookingfanatics/ had a plan to create a kit that would be purchased through her store, and donated to the Stollery. This morning in Jayme's newsletter she has announced that she has been working with a local wholesaler, and the kit is almost ready for purchase........HURRAY!!! I am so excited about this.........I'll keep you posted!!!
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Tag your it! top 5!!
I've been tagged by Heather.......what a sweetheart!!!
So I broke all the TAG RULES..........did answer some, over answered on others........bad girl!!!
5 things you cannot live without under $10
too funny........all mine are FOOD related......how bad is that???
1. Bottled water
2. box of pasta
3. ice cream
4. cheese
5. coffee
5 favourite movies
1. One Flew Over the Cookoos Nest(by far my FAVORITE movie)
2. Grease
3. Krammer vs. Krammer
4. The Champ
5. Step Mom(also love Titanic, Armageddon.........hmmmm what else)
Baby names you love(but won't use)
Okay.........I don't get this one, so I'm not doing it(call me a poor sport). If you LOVE a name WHY wouldn't you use it...........doesn't make sense to me????
Drew is the only name I have loved and didn't use because another family member has the same name!! Shirlee bet me to the punch!
Boys
1. Drew
2.
3.
4.
5.
Girls
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5 songs you could listen to over and over: I can hear my readers laughing(Heather that includes you)at me!!! Hahahahaha!!!!
Hard for me to think of 5........and now I can't stop!!! GRRRRR!!!
There is no rhyme or reason to the music I like........where are a few that have popped into my head this morning!!!
1. 500 Miles-The Proclaimers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQfqSWe8eVE
2. Choices-George Jones (I am not a fan of George Jones(he's hard to look at......THE HAIR), But I LOVE this song))http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQMI7TksYo0
3. What a Wonderful World-Loius Armstrong http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnRqYMTpXHc
4. You're Beautiful-James Blunt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y7WDWP8WMs
5. Good Riddance(Time of Your Life)-Green Day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gstv3Le41bA
6. Imagine-John Lennon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEOkxRLzBf0
7. In the Arms of an Angel-Sarah Mclaughlin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j42ApkIIdNc
8. Copperhead Road-Steve Earl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc86_Weoye0
9. Picture-Kid Rock/Cheryl Crow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kskFvErnVQ
10. Forever Young-Rod Stewart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHNeRjC4nJw
11. Candle in the Wind-Elton John http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Efz3s7QiM8
12. To Where You Are-Josh Groban http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_itEo3y6WI
13. Will the Circle be Unbroken http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3afUrkx_VwM
14. My Heart Will Go On-Celine Dion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO_vFuzPJvc
15. I Loved Her 1st-Heartland http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXhJ3oCg3K8
16. I Will Remember You-Sarah McLachlan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSz16ngdsG0
17. Beautiful Day-U2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omFdpnSu57U
and there are SO MANY MORE!!!
5 people who influenced your life in a positive way: (this is a tough one for me.....there are TONS!)
1. Grandma K.
2. Grandma E.
3. Auntie Norma
4. My Aunt Betty
5. My Mom
5 things that stay in your purse all the time:
1. cheque book
2. reciepts
3. AHC
4. Birth certificate
5. Marriage certificate
5 moments you knew changed you forever:
1. the birth of each of our children(once I realized I wasn't going to die)!
2. when I become a Grandma
3. a long time ago, when I become a wife!
4. the 1st time(and only time so far)I was with someone when they took their last breath.
5. I'm still waiting for number 5.......I guess you could say by reading 1-4, my life so far has been pretty normal, by normal standards!!!
5 Places you would really love to go:
1. Africa
2. Australia
3. Egypt
4. Ireland
5. Travel more in Canada
5 people you would love to see do their top 5:
1. you
2. you
3. you
4. you
5. & you!!!
in no particular order!!!
So I broke all the TAG RULES..........did answer some, over answered on others........bad girl!!!
5 things you cannot live without under $10
too funny........all mine are FOOD related......how bad is that???
1. Bottled water
2. box of pasta
3. ice cream
4. cheese
5. coffee
5 favourite movies
1. One Flew Over the Cookoos Nest(by far my FAVORITE movie)
2. Grease
3. Krammer vs. Krammer
4. The Champ
5. Step Mom(also love Titanic, Armageddon.........hmmmm what else)
Baby names you love(but won't use)
Okay.........I don't get this one, so I'm not doing it(call me a poor sport). If you LOVE a name WHY wouldn't you use it...........doesn't make sense to me????
Drew is the only name I have loved and didn't use because another family member has the same name!! Shirlee bet me to the punch!
Boys
1. Drew
2.
3.
4.
5.
Girls
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
5 songs you could listen to over and over: I can hear my readers laughing(Heather that includes you)at me!!! Hahahahaha!!!!
Hard for me to think of 5........and now I can't stop!!! GRRRRR!!!
There is no rhyme or reason to the music I like........where are a few that have popped into my head this morning!!!
1. 500 Miles-The Proclaimers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQfqSWe8eVE
2. Choices-George Jones (I am not a fan of George Jones(he's hard to look at......THE HAIR), But I LOVE this song))http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQMI7TksYo0
3. What a Wonderful World-Loius Armstrong http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnRqYMTpXHc
4. You're Beautiful-James Blunt http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Y7WDWP8WMs
5. Good Riddance(Time of Your Life)-Green Day http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gstv3Le41bA
6. Imagine-John Lennon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEOkxRLzBf0
7. In the Arms of an Angel-Sarah Mclaughlin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j42ApkIIdNc
8. Copperhead Road-Steve Earl http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc86_Weoye0
9. Picture-Kid Rock/Cheryl Crow http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kskFvErnVQ
10. Forever Young-Rod Stewart http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHNeRjC4nJw
11. Candle in the Wind-Elton John http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Efz3s7QiM8
12. To Where You Are-Josh Groban http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_itEo3y6WI
13. Will the Circle be Unbroken http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3afUrkx_VwM
14. My Heart Will Go On-Celine Dion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO_vFuzPJvc
15. I Loved Her 1st-Heartland http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXhJ3oCg3K8
16. I Will Remember You-Sarah McLachlan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSz16ngdsG0
17. Beautiful Day-U2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omFdpnSu57U
and there are SO MANY MORE!!!
5 people who influenced your life in a positive way: (this is a tough one for me.....there are TONS!)
1. Grandma K.
2. Grandma E.
3. Auntie Norma
4. My Aunt Betty
5. My Mom
5 things that stay in your purse all the time:
1. cheque book
2. reciepts
3. AHC
4. Birth certificate
5. Marriage certificate
5 moments you knew changed you forever:
1. the birth of each of our children(once I realized I wasn't going to die)!
2. when I become a Grandma
3. a long time ago, when I become a wife!
4. the 1st time(and only time so far)I was with someone when they took their last breath.
5. I'm still waiting for number 5.......I guess you could say by reading 1-4, my life so far has been pretty normal, by normal standards!!!
5 Places you would really love to go:
1. Africa
2. Australia
3. Egypt
4. Ireland
5. Travel more in Canada
5 people you would love to see do their top 5:
1. you
2. you
3. you
4. you
5. & you!!!
in no particular order!!!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Monday, March 03, 2008
Poll results.........thanks for voting!
Are you a..........
family member-4 (36%)
friend-2 (18%)
acquaintance through stamping/scrapbooking-2 (18%)
just happened to pop by-3 (27%)
Votes so far: 11 Poll closed
family member-4 (36%)
friend-2 (18%)
acquaintance through stamping/scrapbooking-2 (18%)
just happened to pop by-3 (27%)
Votes so far: 11 Poll closed
This one is for Brett......hope you get a chuckle out of it!
As you probably know.........I don't know the happenings of this movie, but I'm guessing this is a pretty accurate description!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBM854BTGL0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBM854BTGL0
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