In Christ Alone

I love this song. It says so much. We sang it today in celebration of the life of Mr. C. Bruce Lockey.


Here are the lyrics:

In Christ Alone

In Christ alone my hope is found
He is my light, my strength, my song
This Cornerstone, this solid ground
Firm through the fiercest drought and storm
What heights of love, what depths of peace
When fears are stilled, when strivings cease
My Comforter, my All in All
Here in the love of Christ I stand

In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness
Scorned by the ones He came to save
'Till on that cross as Jesus died
The wrath of God was satisfied
For every sin on Him was laid
Here in the death of Christ I live

There in the ground His body lay
Light of the world by darkness slain
Then bursting forth in glorious Day
Up from the grave He rose again
And as He stands in victory
Sin's curse has lost it's grip on me
For I am His and He is mine
Brought with the precious blood of Christ

No guilt in life, no fear in death
This is the power of Christ in me
From life's first cry to final breath
Jesus commands my destiny
No power of hell, no scheme of man
Can ever pluck me from His hand
'Till He returns or calls me home
Here in the power of Christ I'll stand

by Stuart Townend and Keith Getty

To get organized - MAKE A BIGGER MESS!!!

I did it well then!! A couple weeks ago I ordered some Tupperware Modular Mates on sale. They are awesome!! I finally got them on Saturday, and today, I got to putting them into the cupboard. Boy oh boy, though, did I make a mess before it was finally done! I also found that I had no less than 8 bags of oregano and basil (put together) and many were opened!! Ugh, it's a good thing I use lots of both of those particular spices (or are they herbs?!). So now I have it all organized in my cupboard, and even have one modular mate left over, for which I am sure to find a use for soon!

But on to the mess... there are old containers, bags, misc stuff to be tossed, and a wire rack that needs a new home. Hmmm... poor JA tripped on the wire rack, and really scraped up her elbow :( So I'm off to find a bandaid...

Hannah Montana!

So, since Michael and the kids could not go ice-fishing this weekend, I told the devestated JA that I would do something special with her on Saturday. I was going to take her out for supper, and then on to a secret surprise!! We ended up going to the USA for the day, so we opted out of supper out. Then she got sick. Oh the tragedy of it all! I had tickets to see Hannah Montana at the movie theatre. She found out by accident that it was that movie we were going to see. Sadly, she wasn't excited (she was in her heart, but her face and her body didn't follow suit!). She was so tired, and so not feeling well, but we decided to go see it anyway! Poor thing, she slept through about half of the show (She must have been really sick and tired, as it was LOUD!!).

I have to say though, that the show was pretty good!! It was in 3D and was so much fun! We've saved our glasses for when the show comes on to DVD (soon, right?!?)

So today, she's still not well, she is laying on the couch... watching TVO Kids and in a bit, I will put on High School Musical 2 which she absolutely LOVES!! I like the music too... :)

A sad post today

After being a 'bad blogger' and not posting since December, I kick start with a sad posting :( This past Wednesday our dear friends lost their Father/FIL/Husband to an illness he only endured for a week. It's been a trying time for them, as they adjust to life without him, and make arrangements for the folk in their world to say one final good bye. My own heart hurts for their loss, and I can't even begin to imagine the sadness they are feeling. We know that he is now in the arms of Jesus, and thus grieve with much hope of seeing him again!!

To Rob, John & Mahlah and girls, Mrs. Lockey and Grandma Lockey, we are grieving with you, we love you, and we're praying for you. May God's grace be all that you need and sustain you as you adjust to this new path of life God is leading you down.

Great Wolf Lodge

Wow, we had a fantastic time at Great Wolf Lodge!! The kids had a blast swimming, playing in the lazy river, Fort MacKenzie water area, wave pool, slides... you name it!! JA was thrilled to meet Lori Love whom she spoke with on the radio to win our trip to the GWL!

Here's a few photos for you :)


JA sliding on a kids slide


Just before we left, we got a photo with the talking tree in the lobby. The lobby was impressive with howling wolves, a HUGE Christmas tree, a real gingerbread house to eat in, lots of fun while you wait to check in!


Sophia enjoying the slides, and not complaining about 'perma wedgie' :)


Zachary LOVED the slides, kiddie, intermediate, and all the big ones he could get on!


Zachary sliding


Catching some waves!


hanging out in the kids area


totally exhausted!

Winter Wonderland!!

WOW, we were expecting a storm yesterday, and woke up to a few centimetres of snow on the ground. No big deal. However, apparently, it was freezing rain earlier this morning!! So church was cancelled. Then it started to snow. Michael has shoveled the driveway/sidewalk 3x today, and has shoveled my Mom out twice already! (Have I ever mentioned how much I love how well my husband treats my mother? :)).

Anyway... we did brave the roads and went to my in laws for lunch and visiting. The kids went bundled up, and played in the snow there for a bit. My FIL took them for rides on the big shovel! What a hit!! We played at home outside some this afternoon before supper as well. The kids had a great time shoveling, Michael replaced our burned out headlamp, and then we went in for hot chocolate and fresh cookies!! YUM!

Here are a few photos from the day!


JA and my FIL


Zachary and Sophia on their ride.


general winter fun


Sophia's first snow angel!


JA's snow 'boy' as she couldn't move her legs she said, so therefore no 'skirt'


TASTY!! LOL "We can eat these snowflakes, right Mommy? They haven't been on the ground!!" (Zachary)


Shoveling, can you see them amidst all the snow falling?!

So it was a good time... too bad it didn't happen on MONDAY to have a snow day!! :)

Wrapping Up The HOlidays Promotion

Stampin' Up!'s new promotion called Wrapping Up The Holidays started on Friday and is good through December 15th. Here is a list of what is available and the prices. Items from the current Holiday Mini Collection listed are the only Holiday Mini items extended while supplies last. All other Holiday Mini items will be available until November 30th.

Check out the following or look at the online brochure here!!


Orders may be placed on customer and workshop orders.
This offer includes a variety of products designed to help simplify preparation for holiday gift giving with a number of timely offers. These are:
Item Number Description Price
112409 Holiday Tag Bundle $5.50
110380 Tags for All Stamp Set* (20% off) $33.56
110264 Designer Gift cards* (30% off) $6.27
109862 Chocolate Chip satin ribbon* Buy 1, get 1 free!**
109863 Purely Pomegranate satin ribbon* Buy 1, get 1 free!**
112410 Tin 3-Pack $13.50
110147 Celebration wrapping paper* $24.95
110228 Hand Selected Accents & Elements (25% off) $11.21

There is no limit to the number of items you may purchase, but Holiday Mini items are available only while supplies last.



The Holiday Tag Bundle includes 15 of each of the following pieces:


* Whisper White card stock

* Real Red textured card stock

* Soft Sky Prints Designer Series Paper (Dotted Diamond pattern)

* Real Red twill tape


The pieces for this bundle make 15 cellophane bag toppers that are perfect for neighbor or teacher gifts. These pieces are from the Holiday Glitz card kit.

The satin ribbon offer (buy one, get one free) is good on both the Purely Pomegranate and Chocolate Chip ribbon. You may select any combination of ribbon for your free ribbon. For example, you can buy one Chocolate Chip and choose a second Chocolate Chip or a Purely Pomegranate ribbon for the free ribbon.


The Tin 3-Pack contains three empty Accents & Elements tins. These tins have never been available for purchase separately.I'll be placing orders through out this promotion so please let me know if there is anything I can get for you!



And Remember, until November 30th, there is still FREE shipping!