So a lot has gone on with our wee family this past few weeks!! Hmm, I wish I knew how to do bullet points! LOL!
Anyway... field trips galore abounded in the Beaudry household the last week or two of school! I already spoke of Zachary's trip to Avondale. Next on the agenda was a trip to the Carousel in Port Dalhousie. It was the last day of school for Zachary's M/T class. Lots of fun - riding the carousel, doing some crafts, playing organized games, playground time, and a snack! Even Sophia joined in the fun, sticking very close to Mrs. Foley (Z's teacher).
The next day was the pre-school's 'family fun fair' evening. A nice spread of food (fried chicken from Superstore, salads and desserts donated by all the families), two air bouncers (one bouncer, one filled with floating balloons, both a hit!), and gifts for the teacher... and the school year was over! Hard to believe my wee boy is already done his first year of 'formal' style schooling. He's not thrilled about Kindergarten! He wants all his friends to go with him, and he wants Mrs. Foley to move on too! LOL!
Thursday was JA's school field trip. The entire primary division went to Zooz!! Oh the fun we had! I had JA and two other little girls in my group. We walked the park, rode the tram, saw LOADS of animals, played a wee bit in the park, had a great lunch, and a great time! So glad it wasn't a total scorcher for sure! Not sure Zooz is somewhere I would buy a season's pass to unless we lived about 15-20 mins away (it's more like 45 for me!). BUT it was a great place to go with the kids! We saw giraffe's, hippos, many monkeys, lots of birds (some even talked!), lions, tigers, bears, kangaroos, prairie dogs, deer, buffalo, and more!! JA still talks about it!
Friday was hot dog day at Port Weller school. We went to school to visit JA, drop her bike off and whatnot. The kids and I ended up scoring free hotdogs! LOL! That led us to a trip to a local 'market' to get two flats of strawberries (made into jam, and a bunch frozen for smoothies in the winter!!).
We had JA's last days of school the following week. Very emotional for me. Camp day was Monday. Lots of fun there! Games, water, you name it. It was also REPORT CARD DAY!! I am thrilled to report that JA got all A's and B's, G's and E's on her report! not too surprising her A's were in Drama and Music! LOL! That's my girl!! :) The last day was emotional for me... JA's teacher retired this year. She was EXCELLENT!! Definitely happy that we were able to experience her teaching. I made a beautiful scrapbook of the class, and the school for her. Many of the students wrote her little notes I tucked into a pocket in the back. It nearly brought her to tears. It certainly brought me to tears to see Mrs. R. tearful as she bid her last class a final good bye! She will be surely missed. As a side note, she showed around the book I made to all the other teachers and the principal. They were all impressed... the principal so much impressed that she has asked me to make a scrapbook up for the ENTIRE SCHOOL!! It will consist of all the newspaper clippings, staff photos and things, and they'll pay for it!! WHOOOHOOO!! I will start in September! :)
Our first full week off from school has been a busy on!! We have ridden our bikes a couple days (really REALLY hot days!!), played with the neighbour boy, and eagerly awaited the local park pool to open!!
We got ourselves a 12'x30" Dolfino pool for the front yard. It's a bit off kilter, but whatever suits our needs for this summer! :) As long as it doesn't roll over, we're good to go!! The Arthur St. pool opened on Friday, so we took the kids and JA's friend down to the pool for an hour. We zipped in on Saturday as well. I won a family pool pass for a year at JA's school fundraiser! So our swimming this year is all FREE!!! :D
We had our 2nd annual Canada Day BBQ yesterday. A few families came, our 'not so new anymore' neighbours came as well! I think we were 18 adults, and 8 kids. We had bacon wrapped turkey on the bbq, hot dogs, salads, veggies, and some AWESOME desserts!! After the kids swam in the pool, the guys played catch in the street (LOVE the dead end street for that!), kids played soccer, we ate, and then some of us headed to the fireworks in Port Dalhousie. LOTS of fun... COLD and WINDY but fun! I think the fireworks were the best yet!! Here's to next year!! :D
Today (Monday, the 'official' day off!) we decided to go to
Marineland, and we purchased season's passes. We went for a few hours, saw the dolphin/sea lion/walrus show, caught the splash and dive show with the killer whales, and did a bunch of the kiddie rides. I have photos... and I hate to admit but I laughed REALLY HARD when Sophia freaked on the lady bug roller coaster! LOL! Oh she did NOT like that at all!!! She did get on one other ride though, so we may have her trust back! The kids had so much fun! Really no whining, which is EXCELLENT, and it wasn't hot! We'll be going often I think!! Def. worth the money. Mike and I are planning to go back for a 'date night' one evening, without the kids... just so we can enjoy the big kid rides too!! Our next trip we'll see the other animals, the beluga whales, and the rest of the rides :)
Phew... if you read this far, CONGRATULATIONS!! LOL! I'll be posting photos tomorrow, when I get the camera out of the van!! :D
Monday, July 2, 2007
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
The new Catalogue and HOSTESS CLUB!!
The new catalogue is just around the corner (and hopefully my free copy will be in my mailbox this morning!!). With the new catalogue is a NEW Hostess club! What is a hostess club you may ask? Well, I'll tell you!
This is just what you have been waiting for!! Sign up today, don't delay!
Here are some reasons to join the Stampers Club!
…to join other interested Stampers/Scrappers and get together once a month to stamp/scrap and trade ideas.
...Hostesses make a 6-month commitment to spend a minimum amount of $37.50 at each monthly workshop. Of course, you are allowed to spend more!
…we will meet at my home and each participant will be the hostess once, so that everyone has the advantage of the hostess benefits. It is a no-risk guaranteed $225 workshop. You will receive a Level 1 reward of your choice and $20.00 worth of free merchandise of your choice!! (this is the minimum!)
…outside orders are welcome. (This will boost your benefits.)
…I will supply the beverage, and the hostess will provide the snack.
…with each signed commitment form …you will get the brand-new 2007 Fall/Winter Collection - an automatic savings of $13.00
…you do not have to wait until it is your turn to hostess to receive your collection. This way you can use the catalogue and get ready to decide what you want each month and plan out your “WISH LIST”
Create a new project each time we get together… a new technique, a new tool, new products! A great way to learn something new!
When 6 people are signed up, we will decide what day is best to meet. (It does not have to be the same day each month!)
Share this info with your friends and family who also love to express their creativity thru scrapbooking and stamping! Sign up a friend, and you and your friend will receive a special gift on your friend’s turn as hostess!
Call me today 905-646-5307
~*~Kristi-Anna~*~
Stampin' Up! Independant Demonstrator
Stylin Stampers
This is just what you have been waiting for!! Sign up today, don't delay!
Here are some reasons to join the Stampers Club!
…to join other interested Stampers/Scrappers and get together once a month to stamp/scrap and trade ideas.
...Hostesses make a 6-month commitment to spend a minimum amount of $37.50 at each monthly workshop. Of course, you are allowed to spend more!
…we will meet at my home and each participant will be the hostess once, so that everyone has the advantage of the hostess benefits. It is a no-risk guaranteed $225 workshop. You will receive a Level 1 reward of your choice and $20.00 worth of free merchandise of your choice!! (this is the minimum!)
…outside orders are welcome. (This will boost your benefits.)
…I will supply the beverage, and the hostess will provide the snack.
…with each signed commitment form …you will get the brand-new 2007 Fall/Winter Collection - an automatic savings of $13.00
…you do not have to wait until it is your turn to hostess to receive your collection. This way you can use the catalogue and get ready to decide what you want each month and plan out your “WISH LIST”
Create a new project each time we get together… a new technique, a new tool, new products! A great way to learn something new!
When 6 people are signed up, we will decide what day is best to meet. (It does not have to be the same day each month!)
Share this info with your friends and family who also love to express their creativity thru scrapbooking and stamping! Sign up a friend, and you and your friend will receive a special gift on your friend’s turn as hostess!
Call me today 905-646-5307
~*~Kristi-Anna~*~
Stampin' Up! Independant Demonstrator
Stylin Stampers
Congratulations Mystery Hostess Winners!!
The girls drew names this morning before we left for school. Congratulations to the following winners!!
Heather G - level 1 hostess set
Cathy B - level 2 hostess set
Jennifer B - 20$ in free merchandise
Melanie N - 20$ in free merchandise
Vanessa I - 20$ in free merchandise
Thank you to all the ladies who came out to play last Thursday, those who placed outside orders, and made this show a smashing success!!
The new catalogue is due to arrive at the end of this week, or early next week! It will be online on July 1st!! Keep your eyes and ears tuned for an Open House announcement!
Also the next Hostess Club will be starting towards the end of July and I have just three spots left! Get 'em while their hot!! :)
~*~Kristi-Anna~*~
Stampin' Up! Independant Demonstrator
www.stylinstampers.stampinup.net
www.kristi-annas.blogspot.com
Heather G - level 1 hostess set
Cathy B - level 2 hostess set
Jennifer B - 20$ in free merchandise
Melanie N - 20$ in free merchandise
Vanessa I - 20$ in free merchandise
Thank you to all the ladies who came out to play last Thursday, those who placed outside orders, and made this show a smashing success!!
The new catalogue is due to arrive at the end of this week, or early next week! It will be online on July 1st!! Keep your eyes and ears tuned for an Open House announcement!
Also the next Hostess Club will be starting towards the end of July and I have just three spots left! Get 'em while their hot!! :)
~*~Kristi-Anna~*~
Stampin' Up! Independant Demonstrator
www.stylinstampers.stampinup.net
www.kristi-annas.blogspot.com
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Mystery Hostess Night - Tomorrow!
Just a quick reminder that this THURSDAY is the Mystery Hostess night! Here are the details again. PLEASE email or phone to let me know if you are coming! Place an order and pay for it by Thursday evening, and you will still qualify for the draws! As a side note, tomorrow Stampin' Up! will be releasing their accessories retirement list, which will be available on as 'as available' basis, so if you want something from that list, the sooner you order the better! Stay tuned for tomorrow's email with the retirment list attached (accessories)
THURSDAY JUNE 21st @ 7:30 Mystery Hostess workshop! Come and enjoy an evening of stamping and the chance to earn free merchandise! Tickets will be awarded for every $25.00 purchased ($50 gets 2 tickets, etc). Get a free ticket if you bring a NEW friend to the evening! For a $225-$299 workshop, I will be drawing for a level 1 hostess set and $20 in free merchandise. $300-374.99 draws for a level 1 hostess set, 20$ in free merchandise, and a Classic Ink pad. The draws increase as the sales increase! For every order that includes a retiring stamp set you will earn an extra ticket into the draw. PLEASE RSVP 905-646-5307 if you are planning to attend so I can have snacks and beverages ready for everyone! You are not required to be in attendance at the evening to participate! However, if you are simply placing an order to qualify for draw tickets, please have your order and your payment to me by the afternoon of June 20th.
Lastly, the next PMS night is Friday June 22nd at 7pm. Cost is 5$, come in your jammies (bring slippers, the floor is cold!). Space is limited!! You get unlimited use of my tools, stamps, inks, cropping space, a snack, beverage, and a stamp on your Frequent Cropper card! After 5 stamps, your 6th PMS night is FREE!! :D
Email me or 'comment' to get the retirement list for stamps and accessories!
THURSDAY JUNE 21st @ 7:30 Mystery Hostess workshop! Come and enjoy an evening of stamping and the chance to earn free merchandise! Tickets will be awarded for every $25.00 purchased ($50 gets 2 tickets, etc). Get a free ticket if you bring a NEW friend to the evening! For a $225-$299 workshop, I will be drawing for a level 1 hostess set and $20 in free merchandise. $300-374.99 draws for a level 1 hostess set, 20$ in free merchandise, and a Classic Ink pad. The draws increase as the sales increase! For every order that includes a retiring stamp set you will earn an extra ticket into the draw. PLEASE RSVP 905-646-5307 if you are planning to attend so I can have snacks and beverages ready for everyone! You are not required to be in attendance at the evening to participate! However, if you are simply placing an order to qualify for draw tickets, please have your order and your payment to me by the afternoon of June 20th.
Lastly, the next PMS night is Friday June 22nd at 7pm. Cost is 5$, come in your jammies (bring slippers, the floor is cold!). Space is limited!! You get unlimited use of my tools, stamps, inks, cropping space, a snack, beverage, and a stamp on your Frequent Cropper card! After 5 stamps, your 6th PMS night is FREE!! :D
Email me or 'comment' to get the retirement list for stamps and accessories!
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
The start of the field trips!
Today I went with Zachary's pre-school to Avondale Dairy! They got a tour of the barn, the milking room, learned how they make ice-cream, had a hotdog, chocolate milk and a little ice-cream cone! I was not the duty parent today, so I was able to bring Sophia. Poor girl... she was terrified to get on the school bus (but after getting ON, she was quite happy to be riding the 'cool buh!' She was also petrified of the cows... which I totally understand. She's soooo small, the cows are SOOOOO BIG!! The cows in the milking area are huge, and only about 1-2 feet away from where you stand to walk thru the barn! No wonder some of the kids were scared! We saw the newborns, and older calfs as well. It's a fun trip for sure. I went last year with JA's kindy class.
Tomorrow is another trip... to Zooz with JA's class. I can't bring the kids, so Zachary is spending the day with his buddy Parker, and Sophia is spending the day with Grampa :)
I have photos to share, but they aren't uploaded yet!!
I'll have to update on tomorrow's field trip, and Zachary's pre-school graduation ceremony tomorrow night!! :D
Tomorrow is another trip... to Zooz with JA's class. I can't bring the kids, so Zachary is spending the day with his buddy Parker, and Sophia is spending the day with Grampa :)
I have photos to share, but they aren't uploaded yet!!
I'll have to update on tomorrow's field trip, and Zachary's pre-school graduation ceremony tomorrow night!! :D
Saturday, June 9, 2007
Stampin' Up! Fall/Winter Collection, and MYSTERY HOSTESS NIGHT!
Good evening ladies!!
WOW, we are a full week into June, and I swear it is the busiest month of the year so far... kids activities are neverending, a family wedding, and school coming to a close. I can hardly wait for summer vaction with camping, visiting family and friends, and some relaxing times!
July 1st is the launch date for the new Fall/Winter Collection (replacing the Year long Idea Book and Catalogue). Lots of great new accessories, and stamp sets, paper and embellishments! It is really going to be awesome! I can't wait to see it myself! I'm taking pre-orders for this excellent resource. The Collection retails for approx. 13.50 (plus tax and shipping), and I am offering it at $12.00 including shipping and taxes. All pre-ordered Collections must be pre-paid by June 20th, 2007 in order to be here for July 1st. However, you can recieve it FREE by hosting a workshop, or joining the Hostess Club that is starting in July. The Hostess club is a 6 month commitment (July - December) of 37.50 per month (before ship/tax), with each participant taking her turn at being the hostess and recieving the hostess benefits!! A great way to get all the goodies you want, without having to coerce your friends into coming to another in home workshop! That being said, all in home workshops dated and held before October 1st will recieve an additional free gift from myself. Don't hesitate, call today!
THURSDAY JUNE 21st @ 7:30 Mystery Hostess workshop! Come and enjoy an evening of stamping and the chance to earn free merchandise! Tickets will be awarded for every $25.00 purchased ($50 gets 2 tickets, etc). Get a free ticket if you bring a NEW friend to the evening! For a $225-$299 workshop, I will be drawing for a level 1 hostess set and $20 in free merchandise. $300-374.99 draws for a level 1 hostess set, 20$ in free merchandise, and a Classic Ink pad. The draws increase as the sales increase! For every order that includes a retiring stamp set you will earn an extra ticket into the draw. PLEASE RSVP 905-646-5307 if you are planning to attend so I can have snacks and beverages ready for everyone! You are not required to be in attendance at the evening to participate! However, if you are simply placing an order to qualify for draw tickets, please have your order and your payment to me by the afternoon of June 20th.
Lastly, the next PMS night is Friday June 22nd at 7pm. Cost is 5$, come in your jammies (bring slippers, the floor is cold!). Space is limited!!
WOW, we are a full week into June, and I swear it is the busiest month of the year so far... kids activities are neverending, a family wedding, and school coming to a close. I can hardly wait for summer vaction with camping, visiting family and friends, and some relaxing times!
July 1st is the launch date for the new Fall/Winter Collection (replacing the Year long Idea Book and Catalogue). Lots of great new accessories, and stamp sets, paper and embellishments! It is really going to be awesome! I can't wait to see it myself! I'm taking pre-orders for this excellent resource. The Collection retails for approx. 13.50 (plus tax and shipping), and I am offering it at $12.00 including shipping and taxes. All pre-ordered Collections must be pre-paid by June 20th, 2007 in order to be here for July 1st. However, you can recieve it FREE by hosting a workshop, or joining the Hostess Club that is starting in July. The Hostess club is a 6 month commitment (July - December) of 37.50 per month (before ship/tax), with each participant taking her turn at being the hostess and recieving the hostess benefits!! A great way to get all the goodies you want, without having to coerce your friends into coming to another in home workshop! That being said, all in home workshops dated and held before October 1st will recieve an additional free gift from myself. Don't hesitate, call today!
THURSDAY JUNE 21st @ 7:30 Mystery Hostess workshop! Come and enjoy an evening of stamping and the chance to earn free merchandise! Tickets will be awarded for every $25.00 purchased ($50 gets 2 tickets, etc). Get a free ticket if you bring a NEW friend to the evening! For a $225-$299 workshop, I will be drawing for a level 1 hostess set and $20 in free merchandise. $300-374.99 draws for a level 1 hostess set, 20$ in free merchandise, and a Classic Ink pad. The draws increase as the sales increase! For every order that includes a retiring stamp set you will earn an extra ticket into the draw. PLEASE RSVP 905-646-5307 if you are planning to attend so I can have snacks and beverages ready for everyone! You are not required to be in attendance at the evening to participate! However, if you are simply placing an order to qualify for draw tickets, please have your order and your payment to me by the afternoon of June 20th.
Lastly, the next PMS night is Friday June 22nd at 7pm. Cost is 5$, come in your jammies (bring slippers, the floor is cold!). Space is limited!!
CKC Buffalo!
CKC Buffalo
I had a great time this past weekend! My friend Jenn and I went on Friday morning, and after much wrong turning, we finally got to the Hyatt and checked in. :D After settling in, we parked, and zipped to the Convention Centre. We signed up to volunteer, got our shifts, and went to our classroom. Oh the classes we helped with were AMAZING, the teacher (Michelle from Quick Quotes) was excellent, and friendly. She even gave us two class kits (a 10x20 canvas, and a kit for 2 2 page layouts - Heritage style). We got 30$ to spend at the CK booth (which I thought was a sad representation of CK merchandise!)... so we used our gc's to pay for the Saturday night crop.
We went out to The Olive Garden with a bunch of Nook and Nook related girls. Thanks to Vanessa for co-ordinating that for us!! We had great food, LOTS of laughs, and a good time :) Friday night we were beat, so we zipped back to our hotel room, assembled our new QK goodies, watched some TV, and slept (well, after my friends DH called to say that her 3.75 year old was barfing at 11:30!!).
Saturday Jenn and I spent the entire day SHOPPING!! :D We got some good deals, neat stuff (yeah, not a lot new!)... and probably spent more than we were allowed. LOL I got some wonderful papers, cool laser cuts, and I had each of my kids names printed to make their own patterned paper (that was cool!). I won a door prize too! I got a 15$ gift certificate to Magical Impressions, which I believe, is a Sizzix dealer. I don't have a Sizzix, but I did manage to pick up some nice rub ons with my gc.
After a full day of shopping (and running into various people we knew!), we went with some new friends back to their hotel room to cool off, and have a low key supper in the hotel lobby. Then it was off to the crop!! Oh the goodie bags were SO worth going!! Lots of great stuff in them, a magazine at our table, and some of the vendors didn't want to take all their stuff home... so they had some amazing sales - I got 2 12x12 clipboards for 16$, some chipboard foldout books with neat boxes... and a few other things too. We left the crop early after all the door prizes, and contests were over. It was just time to go!
We didn't get dinged at the border, and the guy didn't even ask how long we were away or anything! I think he just KNEW we'd been to the CKC!! ;) LOL I'm sure there were lots of us coming home!! :D
It was a late night, but such a FUN weekend, and I can hardly wait for next year!! :D
I forgot to mention that on Saturday we had lunch with Jessica Sprague from CK!! We sat chatting with her for about 15 mins, and then she leaned back and her name tag was revealed. Shows you how much I know about celebrity faces!! LOL! She was sooooo wonderful! Very friendly, chatty, informative, and just a great girl! We got our photo with her, which I'll share later...
It was such a fantastic weekend!! :D I'm sorry Jenn didn't get more sleep (I so warned her that I snore!!)... but she's game for next year!! LOL! Now, to get my MOJO back, and get using the stuff I bought!! LOL!
I had a great time this past weekend! My friend Jenn and I went on Friday morning, and after much wrong turning, we finally got to the Hyatt and checked in. :D After settling in, we parked, and zipped to the Convention Centre. We signed up to volunteer, got our shifts, and went to our classroom. Oh the classes we helped with were AMAZING, the teacher (Michelle from Quick Quotes) was excellent, and friendly. She even gave us two class kits (a 10x20 canvas, and a kit for 2 2 page layouts - Heritage style). We got 30$ to spend at the CK booth (which I thought was a sad representation of CK merchandise!)... so we used our gc's to pay for the Saturday night crop.
We went out to The Olive Garden with a bunch of Nook and Nook related girls. Thanks to Vanessa for co-ordinating that for us!! We had great food, LOTS of laughs, and a good time :) Friday night we were beat, so we zipped back to our hotel room, assembled our new QK goodies, watched some TV, and slept (well, after my friends DH called to say that her 3.75 year old was barfing at 11:30!!).
Saturday Jenn and I spent the entire day SHOPPING!! :D We got some good deals, neat stuff (yeah, not a lot new!)... and probably spent more than we were allowed. LOL I got some wonderful papers, cool laser cuts, and I had each of my kids names printed to make their own patterned paper (that was cool!). I won a door prize too! I got a 15$ gift certificate to Magical Impressions, which I believe, is a Sizzix dealer. I don't have a Sizzix, but I did manage to pick up some nice rub ons with my gc.
After a full day of shopping (and running into various people we knew!), we went with some new friends back to their hotel room to cool off, and have a low key supper in the hotel lobby. Then it was off to the crop!! Oh the goodie bags were SO worth going!! Lots of great stuff in them, a magazine at our table, and some of the vendors didn't want to take all their stuff home... so they had some amazing sales - I got 2 12x12 clipboards for 16$, some chipboard foldout books with neat boxes... and a few other things too. We left the crop early after all the door prizes, and contests were over. It was just time to go!
We didn't get dinged at the border, and the guy didn't even ask how long we were away or anything! I think he just KNEW we'd been to the CKC!! ;) LOL I'm sure there were lots of us coming home!! :D
It was a late night, but such a FUN weekend, and I can hardly wait for next year!! :D
I forgot to mention that on Saturday we had lunch with Jessica Sprague from CK!! We sat chatting with her for about 15 mins, and then she leaned back and her name tag was revealed. Shows you how much I know about celebrity faces!! LOL! She was sooooo wonderful! Very friendly, chatty, informative, and just a great girl! We got our photo with her, which I'll share later...
It was such a fantastic weekend!! :D I'm sorry Jenn didn't get more sleep (I so warned her that I snore!!)... but she's game for next year!! LOL! Now, to get my MOJO back, and get using the stuff I bought!! LOL!
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