We are toilet training Sophia. I hate this part of childhood. The other two kids really clicked when we began the training... Sophia is a child of a different nature I tell ya!! UGH. This morning for instance, she sat on the toilet for a few mins... then we went to the living room, and I was getting out a piece of homemade raisin bread for breakfast. You guessed it, she peed on the wing back chair. It hadn't even been two full mins since our trip to the toilet!! MAN.
Michael took Zachary to Marineland this morning, for something fun to do since JA is not here this week. We've been at the pool park for 6 hours in two days... and we are heading back there this afternoon! If it doesn't rain and be nasty that is! My friend is joining us with her son, so it should be a great time!
Tonite I hope to scrapbook some. Or perhaps I will organize all my photos that are saved on the computer... I need a system. Do you have one?!?
Gotta run, check on toilet training girl! LOL!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Just blogging away :)
I am motivated by Holly to blog ten entries in the month of August. Today is my 4th entry. I have stuff to share from our trip to Muskoka (more to share I should say!), our camping trip, a week without Julie-Anna here, and our upcoming trip to the trailer! She's also challenged us to scrap one blog entry. So I will be scrappin' the Muskoka trip soon!! LOL!
Ugh... toilet training... I'll save that for a new entry ;) LOL
Ugh... toilet training... I'll save that for a new entry ;) LOL
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Stampin' Up! News, Specials, and a cool book I made!
Stampin' Up is having a GREAT SALE with the purchase of our Starter Kit !!! When you order the Starter Kit you will receive absolutely FREE AN ENTIRE FULL SIZE INKPAD FAMILY !!!! WOW !!! Here are more details:
Purchase the STARTER KIT between August 10 and September 30, and you'll get to pick the family of your choice--colour family, that is--of Classic Stampin' Pads FREE. That's a $79.95 value! And we've designed our exclusive coordinating colour families (including our In Color collection) so that every colour fits in.
If you wanna do what I do OR just want a great start to stamping please free to email me and I'll do whatever I can to help you out !!!
I made this cool cool album last night. It was quick and easy, and FUN!! I got the idea from Corinne who also gave me the instructions! If you want to make one of these, let me know, as I'm running a class that focuses on the Accents and Elements tins this fall!
Anyway, here is the front view
and the open view
Purchase the STARTER KIT between August 10 and September 30, and you'll get to pick the family of your choice--colour family, that is--of Classic Stampin' Pads FREE. That's a $79.95 value! And we've designed our exclusive coordinating colour families (including our In Color collection) so that every colour fits in.
If you wanna do what I do OR just want a great start to stamping please free to email me and I'll do whatever I can to help you out !!!
I made this cool cool album last night. It was quick and easy, and FUN!! I got the idea from Corinne who also gave me the instructions! If you want to make one of these, let me know, as I'm running a class that focuses on the Accents and Elements tins this fall!
Anyway, here is the front view
and the open view
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Tagged - Scattergories Style!
Vanessa tagged me, good thing I went to read her 'not so often updated' blog! LOL!
So, it's time for tag! The game is SCATTERGORIES ... and it's harder than it looks! Here are the rules:
* Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the questions.
* They MUST be real places, names, things ... NOTHING made up!
* If you can't think of anything, skip it.
* You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question.
* If your name happens to start with the same letter as mine, sorry, but you can't use my answers!
My Name: Kristi-Anna
1. Famous Singer/Band: Kid Rock
2. 4 letter word: Kind
3. Street: Kensington Ave
4. Color: Kahki
5. Gifts/Presents: kerchiefs
6. Vehicle: K-Car
7. Things in a Souvenir Shop: Killer Whale dolls
8. Boy Name: Kevin
9. Girl Name: Kendra
10. Movie Title: Knocked Up
11. Drink: KoolAid
12. Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher
13. Celebrity: Kevin Costner
14. Magazine: Kids Search
15. U.S. City: Kachina Village, AZ
16. Pro Sports Teams: Kings, LA
17. Fruit: Kiwi
18. Reason for Being Late for Work: knocked down by a local kid on a bike
19. Something You Throw Away: kleenex (used of course!)
20. Things You Shout: KEEP OUT!
21. Cartoon Character: Krypto (Superman's dog!)
Ok, and now I will tag... Melinda, Jennifer T, and Katrina :D
So, it's time for tag! The game is SCATTERGORIES ... and it's harder than it looks! Here are the rules:
* Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the questions.
* They MUST be real places, names, things ... NOTHING made up!
* If you can't think of anything, skip it.
* You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question.
* If your name happens to start with the same letter as mine, sorry, but you can't use my answers!
My Name: Kristi-Anna
1. Famous Singer/Band: Kid Rock
2. 4 letter word: Kind
3. Street: Kensington Ave
4. Color: Kahki
5. Gifts/Presents: kerchiefs
6. Vehicle: K-Car
7. Things in a Souvenir Shop: Killer Whale dolls
8. Boy Name: Kevin
9. Girl Name: Kendra
10. Movie Title: Knocked Up
11. Drink: KoolAid
12. Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher
13. Celebrity: Kevin Costner
14. Magazine: Kids Search
15. U.S. City: Kachina Village, AZ
16. Pro Sports Teams: Kings, LA
17. Fruit: Kiwi
18. Reason for Being Late for Work: knocked down by a local kid on a bike
19. Something You Throw Away: kleenex (used of course!)
20. Things You Shout: KEEP OUT!
21. Cartoon Character: Krypto (Superman's dog!)
Ok, and now I will tag... Melinda, Jennifer T, and Katrina :D
Thursday, August 2, 2007
A trip north :D
We had a quick trip up north this past weekend. We zipped up with my Mom to visit my brother and his two kids (Kala - 10, Kyle - 9). We were so busy!! On Saturday afternoon, we left Kevin and Kyle at home, and did some touristy stuff. Mom got dropped off at the Community Centre to hit the Antique Show (the kids called it Antique Road Show! LOL). Mike and I, Zachary, JA, Sophia, and Kala zipped down the way a wee bit to the Muskoka Lakes Museum where they were having some special stuff going on. The big girls got their faces painted, all the kids got tattoos, and made necklaces. We checked out some cool jewelry, and played with some toys that the local Native group was displaying. We sat and had hotdogs and burgers, and later had free popcicles! We then zipped back to pick up Mom, and back to Kev's. It was time to head to the BOAT!! Kevin has this fabulous new boat by Four Winns. It was big enough for all of us to ride in!! We went fast, fast fast!!! Sophia was terrified for a while, but after about half an hour, she was thinking it was pretty terrific, and went to the bow to ride with the other kids... until Kevin his some other boat wake, sped up, caused a big splash to get us all, and that was the end of that for Sophia! LOL! It was a VERY late night for everyone.
Sunday we went to the Legion for breakfast/brunch. Oh it's soooo good there!! JA wasn't feeling too hot, so I didn't get to overeat (which is a GOOD thing!). After heading home, we all got bathing suits on to head to Bailey Beach! The kids enjoyed their swim, then went on an hour boat ride with Daddy and Uncle Kevi. When they got back, it was more swimming. JA and Zachary with their lifejackets were pretty brave! Then JA opted to take hers off, and jumped into DEEP DEEP water, and swam around. Those swim lesson are really paying off!! Sophia was also enjoying the water big time... she'd go in with and without her life jacket, although her jumping in was limited! She was great out in the 'deep' water (ok, so about 7 feet, I couldn't touch, but that doesn't say much!!!), swimming about in her life jacket, doing her thing. So after our big swims, we went home for supper, and then a sunset cruise. I was SO anticipating an earlier night... however, we rolled into home around 11pm! The good thing... Sophia fell asleep about 30 mins into the cruise!! LOL The other kids followed suit around 10-10:30. They were so cute. The Sunset Cruise was FANTASTIC!! We saw the most gorgeous Harvest Moon (I know, it was still July!), and my camera just didn't do it justice. It was big and red, and glorious! The sunset was incredible as well, but again, the camera just doesn't do the real thing justice.
We headed for home on Monday morning, leaving a wee bit later than we had hoped. Michael was to be at work for 3pm.... we left in good time. We stopped for a big basket of wild blueberries on the Hwy 11. We found out that Hwy 400 had been closed south bound. We missed the last exit before the traffic. *sigh* We got stuck in it for well over 2.5 hours. Mike was REALLY late for work. However, he got out with a plastic bag and collected it almost full of empty pop cans!! (My mom cashes them in!). The kids got whiney at this point, I so wish they would have napped!! But it's all good, we got home...the kids went to bed... and I flaked.
So now we are gearing up for camping this long weekend... should be fun!!! :D
**Note, I took a 'burst' of photos of Julie-Anna jumping into the water... but the slideshow has them backwards! LOL! Mike thinks it's great, her jumping OUT of the water! LOL!
Sunday we went to the Legion for breakfast/brunch. Oh it's soooo good there!! JA wasn't feeling too hot, so I didn't get to overeat (which is a GOOD thing!). After heading home, we all got bathing suits on to head to Bailey Beach! The kids enjoyed their swim, then went on an hour boat ride with Daddy and Uncle Kevi. When they got back, it was more swimming. JA and Zachary with their lifejackets were pretty brave! Then JA opted to take hers off, and jumped into DEEP DEEP water, and swam around. Those swim lesson are really paying off!! Sophia was also enjoying the water big time... she'd go in with and without her life jacket, although her jumping in was limited! She was great out in the 'deep' water (ok, so about 7 feet, I couldn't touch, but that doesn't say much!!!), swimming about in her life jacket, doing her thing. So after our big swims, we went home for supper, and then a sunset cruise. I was SO anticipating an earlier night... however, we rolled into home around 11pm! The good thing... Sophia fell asleep about 30 mins into the cruise!! LOL The other kids followed suit around 10-10:30. They were so cute. The Sunset Cruise was FANTASTIC!! We saw the most gorgeous Harvest Moon (I know, it was still July!), and my camera just didn't do it justice. It was big and red, and glorious! The sunset was incredible as well, but again, the camera just doesn't do the real thing justice.
We headed for home on Monday morning, leaving a wee bit later than we had hoped. Michael was to be at work for 3pm.... we left in good time. We stopped for a big basket of wild blueberries on the Hwy 11. We found out that Hwy 400 had been closed south bound. We missed the last exit before the traffic. *sigh* We got stuck in it for well over 2.5 hours. Mike was REALLY late for work. However, he got out with a plastic bag and collected it almost full of empty pop cans!! (My mom cashes them in!). The kids got whiney at this point, I so wish they would have napped!! But it's all good, we got home...the kids went to bed... and I flaked.
So now we are gearing up for camping this long weekend... should be fun!!! :D
**Note, I took a 'burst' of photos of Julie-Anna jumping into the water... but the slideshow has them backwards! LOL! Mike thinks it's great, her jumping OUT of the water! LOL!
Friday, July 27, 2007
A little bit of this and that
I went to Costco earlier this week, and got the most DELICIOUS Healthy Choice fudge bars (frozen on a stick). The delights of eating right! LOL!
We are dealing with fleas here. It's gross. They only bite ME. Sometimes they bite Sophia, but mostly it's me. Not Mike, not Zachary or JA. So we have detail vacuumed, dusted like crazy (Thanks to my FlyLady duster!), and unearthed a pile of stuff. I'm doing the FlyLady thing with working for a bit, decluttering /organizing for a bit, and taking a wee break. I have my PMS night tonite, so I have been working hard all afternoon. JA and Z went to Mom's after swimming (a nice surprise for me!), and when I had lunched Sophia, she napped, and I went to town. A diaper box full of paper recyling, a big bag of plastic bags, a box for Freecycle(tm), and a box for stuff to donate... ad it's shaping up! The ladies will be shocked! :D
The kids finished up their swimming lessons this morning. WOW, the progress they made! Nobody passed... well, Zachary passed one level and moved into the next during the session. I'm thinking of putting JA in for another session in August. She was doing SO well I would hate to see her slide back in her abilities!
Well, I should get back to my tidying... it's almost done. Then it's on to packing our gear for going to Port Carling!! WHOOOOOHOOO!
We are dealing with fleas here. It's gross. They only bite ME. Sometimes they bite Sophia, but mostly it's me. Not Mike, not Zachary or JA. So we have detail vacuumed, dusted like crazy (Thanks to my FlyLady duster!), and unearthed a pile of stuff. I'm doing the FlyLady thing with working for a bit, decluttering /organizing for a bit, and taking a wee break. I have my PMS night tonite, so I have been working hard all afternoon. JA and Z went to Mom's after swimming (a nice surprise for me!), and when I had lunched Sophia, she napped, and I went to town. A diaper box full of paper recyling, a big bag of plastic bags, a box for Freecycle(tm), and a box for stuff to donate... ad it's shaping up! The ladies will be shocked! :D
The kids finished up their swimming lessons this morning. WOW, the progress they made! Nobody passed... well, Zachary passed one level and moved into the next during the session. I'm thinking of putting JA in for another session in August. She was doing SO well I would hate to see her slide back in her abilities!
Well, I should get back to my tidying... it's almost done. Then it's on to packing our gear for going to Port Carling!! WHOOOOOHOOO!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Stampin' Up! News and Events! :D
Good afternoon everyone!
Well, the new catalogue is here, and I've been spending some time with it every day! You will not be disappointed in all the new and wonderful things that Stampin' Up! has to offer you this season! Lots of great new stamp sets, a wonderful array of double sided patterned cardstock, textured cardstock, Pretties Kit, new punch kit, Simply Sent kits, and new Simply Scrappin' Kits! That's just the tip of the ice-burg! If you would like to have your own copy, they are available for sale for 12$ each. Free with a 100$ order before shipping and taxes, free for joining the Hostess Club, and FREE for hosting a workshop!
People have been asking about my Fall Day Crop! The date is set for Saturday, October 13th from
1-8:30pm, at The Real Canadian Superstore on 4th Avenue in St. Catharines. The cost for the day will be 25$ if you purchase your ticket by September 15th, and 30$ anytime after that. Space is limited to 20 so don't delay in reserving your spot! The day includes your supper, snacks, beverages, door prize draws, a make 'n take, grand prize draw and a goodie bag!! It's always a good time, so sign up today!
I will be hosting a Fall/Winter Collection 2007 Open House on Thursday, August 9th from 7-9pm. Come and peruse the new catalogue, make a Christmas card (getting a head start on the holidays!), make a purchase of 50$ or more (before shipping and taxes) and get a free gift from me!!
PMS nights continue! Our next PMS night is Friday, July27th; Friday, August 24th; and Friday, September 28th. The time is 7 till whenever you head home! The cost is 5$ and includes a snack, beverage, and use of my tools, stamps and inks. Consumable products are available to be purchased should you need something that evening! Space is limited to 6!
5$ card nights will resume in August on the 21st. Start time is 7:30. We'll be making masculine birthday cards in August! Purchase 25$ or more from the catalogue and your class is FREE!
Christmas is coming! :) I have scheduled two Christmas Card workshops already! The first is October 20th from 1-5pm, the second is November 10th from 1-5pm. If anyone would like to get a group of people together to do a Christmas card class at another time, I am available some weekday mornings as well! The cost will be 25$ for 10 cards (2 each of 5 designs, with envelopes!), purchase 50$ from the catalogue and your class is FREE!!! Pre-payment holds your spot! Class is limited to 8.
Happy Stamping and Scrapping everyone!!
Well, the new catalogue is here, and I've been spending some time with it every day! You will not be disappointed in all the new and wonderful things that Stampin' Up! has to offer you this season! Lots of great new stamp sets, a wonderful array of double sided patterned cardstock, textured cardstock, Pretties Kit, new punch kit, Simply Sent kits, and new Simply Scrappin' Kits! That's just the tip of the ice-burg! If you would like to have your own copy, they are available for sale for 12$ each. Free with a 100$ order before shipping and taxes, free for joining the Hostess Club, and FREE for hosting a workshop!
People have been asking about my Fall Day Crop! The date is set for Saturday, October 13th from
1-8:30pm, at The Real Canadian Superstore on 4th Avenue in St. Catharines. The cost for the day will be 25$ if you purchase your ticket by September 15th, and 30$ anytime after that. Space is limited to 20 so don't delay in reserving your spot! The day includes your supper, snacks, beverages, door prize draws, a make 'n take, grand prize draw and a goodie bag!! It's always a good time, so sign up today!
I will be hosting a Fall/Winter Collection 2007 Open House on Thursday, August 9th from 7-9pm. Come and peruse the new catalogue, make a Christmas card (getting a head start on the holidays!), make a purchase of 50$ or more (before shipping and taxes) and get a free gift from me!!
PMS nights continue! Our next PMS night is Friday, July27th; Friday, August 24th; and Friday, September 28th. The time is 7 till whenever you head home! The cost is 5$ and includes a snack, beverage, and use of my tools, stamps and inks. Consumable products are available to be purchased should you need something that evening! Space is limited to 6!
5$ card nights will resume in August on the 21st. Start time is 7:30. We'll be making masculine birthday cards in August! Purchase 25$ or more from the catalogue and your class is FREE!
Christmas is coming! :) I have scheduled two Christmas Card workshops already! The first is October 20th from 1-5pm, the second is November 10th from 1-5pm. If anyone would like to get a group of people together to do a Christmas card class at another time, I am available some weekday mornings as well! The cost will be 25$ for 10 cards (2 each of 5 designs, with envelopes!), purchase 50$ from the catalogue and your class is FREE!!! Pre-payment holds your spot! Class is limited to 8.
Happy Stamping and Scrapping everyone!!
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