Sunshine & Water

It's been a long time...

2009-09-02T10:42:00.001-06:00

I miss myself. I feel as though I have lost myself somewhere and I can't seem to find me again. I see me sometimes, I look happy, I look fine, but I don't really recognize me. Feels like whatever I touch turns rotten and it's this mood that I need to get out of...this skin is making me bitter.

Now just to relax!

2009-07-17T14:05:00.001-06:00

Geez, I haven't posted on here for a long time, and it's not cause I have nothing to say, cause I do.

My life right now has been so fast moving and sometimes it feels like I can't catch my breath. Some of it really great and other parts not so wonderful. But the good parts are finally starting to out weigh the bad.
I have finally started living my own life, doing what I want and when I want to do it. Well, unless my parents of course, want me to do something.

Seems like my old friends and family are coming out of the woodwork and how I have missed them so much. I am getting a heck of a lot better at paying my bills, rent and learning how to cook. Seems like I did a lot of growing up within the past two months, more so than the rest of my 35 years. My children are happy, Juhnea's moving home, and I, I am content, relaxed and pleasantly at peace.

The weather outside is beautiful, the birds are chirping and the flowers blooming...what more can I ask for. Besides money, a house on a tropical beach, diamonds, pearls and a lemon tree in my yard.....ha ha

Before I go......

2009-07-17T14:01:00.002-06:00

Things to do before I die.....

1. Find a pearl in an oyster.
2. Go on an African Safari
3. Walk on the beach and collect shells and look for starfish
4. Get a Divorce
5. Get married (again) in Las Vegas by an Elvis impersonator...
6. Get a face lift
7. Go to New Zealand and see my best-est friend.
8. Swim with dolphins
9. Make love on a forest floor
10. Shower in a waterfall
11. Learn to juggle
12. Spend a night in a haunted hotel

There are so many more, my list could go on forever...but I will stop there.

WOO HOO! Looking good.........

2009-06-29T15:55:00.001-06:00

(Horoscope for today) Overview:
You bob and weave and get free of something that had been holding you back -- it s easier than ever to follow your mood and do things your way! It s a good time to make big, sudden moves.

Well, well, well, looks like I am going to be getting my way afterall!

What a beautiful day......

2009-06-22T13:57:00.001-06:00

Today's Horoscope......

Now is a great time for you to make a play for something (or someone) you want. Your desires are almost magic on a day like today, and you should be able to get closer than ever before.

My favorite secret...
Yeppers, I have one...and it's my favorite.

Horoscopes, ties and lawns.......

2009-06-18T07:44:00.002-06:00

Well I have successfully mowed my first lawn, and I didn't expect it to be soo much work. I do know that I enjoyed the first couple of rows and then after that it really sucked. Why does grass have to grow to fast?

Plus I tied my first tie, I did have to go on-line and find a video to help me, but nevermind, my son will look handsome today as he wears his first suit to work.

My Horoscope for today...

Quickie:
If you just say something nasty and walk away, the problem isn't really solved.

Overview:
You need to make sure that you re really dealing with any relationship issues that are bubbling up today. Avoiding them is guaranteed to make them worse, but your openness is reassuring.

Happy Birthday!!

2009-06-17T09:21:00.003-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE!

Have a wonderful day and I hope you catch a big fish.

Freaking Hilarious..........

2009-06-15T14:49:00.001-06:00

For those of you who know me, I check my horoscope almost daily. As I was searching for today's horoscope I found this website...this is my horoscope...

Scorpions beware. That old boyfriend you've dreamed of for years, the one that has always had a little piece of your heart, has been reincarnated. To bad for you, it is a cross reincarnation with that of your ex. So be on your toes for new men in your life. It's a Jekyl—Hyde kind of thing.

http://www.singlemoms.org/jfy/hilarious_horoscopes.htm

Summertime....

2009-06-13T19:18:00.002-06:00

Summertime has finally come. Paulette and I took Karen and Taylor to a small fair at the mall the other day. It was awesome, the rides were great, even though there was not that many. It was super hot out.

My New Chapter...

2009-06-13T18:31:00.005-06:00

I am finally in control of my life, and the fun part is starting a whole new chapter. Whether it's kind of scary or not, I get to write and have the lead role. Hummmmmmm, where to start and how to begin?

Some things change and others will no doubt be the same. But one thing is forsure, I will be me, and all the things I wanted to do and the things I have dreamt about doing will be on my list...

I did find that people will come and go and whether I want to hang on to those people or not. It's not my choice, if they don't want to be there then all I can do is let them go. I have to make myself happy before I can make anyone else happy...

Listen to me...I sound all grown up. Ha Ha Ha, that's one thing that won't change, I don't want to grow up nor do I have to. Bubbles and butterflies.......

My Sissy....

2009-05-22T12:37:00.002-06:00

She does love me...

Introducing....

2009-05-22T12:22:00.003-06:00

Karrylynn Juhnea Fayant, finally she has arrived, and as beautiful as can be! She doesn't know it yet....but I'll be her favorite Auntie!

I am broken...

2009-05-14T08:49:00.002-06:00

Yep, broken, right in half. The weather stinks, it snowed yesterday....I am suppose to be planting a garden this weekend.

I do have a backbone...

2009-05-08T15:15:00.001-06:00

Your inner strength is peaking, so it s a good time to confront spiritual crises or stand up to those who would push you down. It s pretty hard for you to fail, and even failure works out well for you!

Today's horoscope is hopeful... Wonder what the weekend will bring?

Horoscope for today...

2009-05-05T14:19:00.002-06:00

You can get the message today -- but it s harder than usual. You need to rely on intuition, and you also need the luck to be in the right place at the right time, but when it all adds up, you know.

Okay I am confused...geez, I need intuition, luck and be in the right place at the right time...come on. Could life be any harder? Plus I don't think I got the message today.

An Icy pic-nic in the Park...

2009-04-24T13:09:00.009-06:00

Joe and I took Karen and Drew for a ride this past weekend...we ended up going to Fort Qu'Appelle and decided to drive to the lake for a pic-nic...

Drew my crazy nephew, went into the lake, up to his knees, there was ice so close he broke a piece off for Karen. His legs were so red. We had an awesome time...

We took the long way around back to Regina...stopped at Indian Head and took pictures at the big head. It was nice and a good day spent.

Voices of the North

2009-04-24T13:05:00.002-06:00

I went to an Aboriginal Music Showcase at the casino Regina for a Regina Food Bank Fundraiser. It was an awesome show, I went with a couple friends, Geri and Sandra. The food was awesome and the music was amazing. All the performers were Aboriginal and all from Saskatchewan... It was an good night.

I even ran into so many people that I haven't seen in years.

One being my Auntie.......Good Times!

A super nice long weekend...

2009-04-14T15:53:00.000-06:00

Hummmm…I feel kinda guilty about not posting anything for a while now. I am on the continuous hunt for a new home…so far no luck. No luck with anything that I will be happy with.

I had a wonderful Easter holiday. I spent a couple hours cutting a sponge to the shape of a rabbit’s foot so that I can paint tracks on the floor around the house…only to have no kids’ home on Easter morning.

Took Karen and Taylor for ice-cream in the park…walked with my mom and Aunt Delia. It was a good visit, one that we will have to do again.

Fool me once, shame on you…

2009-04-14T15:52:00.001-06:00

How many times should a person forgive someone?? What is the old saying, fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me… What about the third or fourth time? Are you an idiot for believing in someone after they apologize, or is it just letting that person get away with what they had done? Again, is there where gullible comes in…or is it forgiveness? I wonder? Should what is being done to you, be done to them? Maybe if you are evil enough…could that be a possibility…hummmm, you can’t see it, but my fingers are tapping together so evilly.

The practice of forgiveness has been shown to reduce anger, hurt depression and stress and leads to greater feelings of hope, peace, compassion and self confidence. Practicing forgiveness leads to healthy relationships as well as physical health. It also influences our attitude which opens the heart to kindness, beauty, and love.

Black & White Party

2009-04-06T13:07:00.001-06:00

I attended a Black & White Birthday Party for my friend and co-worker Sandra. Paulette was my date. It was very nice, relaxed and pleasant. Everyone had to wear black and white, we each brought a food dish since it was potluck. I “cooked” meat and cheese platter with a veggie and dip tray…yeah, I bought it…they know of my cooking skills. Sandra had this scrapbook album with all the decorations on a side table for anyone who wanted to write her a birthday wish. It had pages with family and accomplishments. It was a brilliant idea, one I will steal for my own birthday. I really enjoyed it. Sandra is blessed with a wonderful family, beautiful girls and amazing friends…

Juhnea came home, we watched movies and had a good time. Joey really likes to poke fun at his sister and wrestling, I could watch them for hours. Karen had Rae-dean over…We drove around for a while, no place special to go, just drove and drove.

Paulette left for Vancouver…hope she has a safe flight and a wonderful time…

March 31, 2009

2009-04-02T18:02:00.003-06:00

Happy Birthday Mother!

Hope you had a wonderful birthday...and if you didn't there is always next year. Just jokes. I love mom, you are a beautiful woman.

Love you mommy!

Chuck E. Cheese

2009-03-18T11:09:00.001-06:00

Karen, Rae-Dean and I planned on going swimming…only to find out that when we got there, there was no public swim…so we left, wondering what to do and where to go. We ended up going to Chuck E Cheese’s…which was a blast. They have this cool machine where you can make little ID cards with your picture for one token. I got two, one was an all-star athlete and the other was a movie star backstage pass. I would have gotten more but the other parents watched me with this disgusted look, probably because I pushed down three little girls on the way to the machine…but they were big for 5 year olds, one was probably about 8.

Just jokes, I didn’t.

Spring Free From Racism 2009

2009-03-16T12:51:00.001-06:00

This year’s event was great…Paulette did really well on her food booth and sold out of Indian Taco’s. She also had porcupines, made with buffalo meat…and Elk Sausage stew. I was never a person to eat wild meats, but I did try this, both of them…and I really liked the Elk stew, I ate about 3 bowls…It does pay to try everything once.

I did well on my craft booth, not as well in the previous years, but I still made a few good contacts and will be having a table at this years’ Aboriginal mosaic. Juhnea and Deneil sat at the table pretty much all night.

We got some cool certificates of achievement from the committee, I am so proud of mine, looks fabulous.

Ghanaian-Canadian Association of Saskatchewan

2009-03-16T12:50:00.000-06:00

Paulette and I attended the 52nd Anniversary of Ghana’s Independence on Saturday. There were steel drummers, we also ate some awesome ethnic foods. I met some of Paulette’s co-workers…very nice people. We had intended to go back for the dance, but I ended up peeling potatoes…yes, just like I broke some jail rule and I was hauled off to peel potatoes.

Star Bright...

2009-03-12T12:18:00.000-06:00

I drove Juhnea back to the farm, I forgot how bright the stars are out there. It was so clear; I tried to take a few pictures of the moon because it was brilliant. I kinda forgot how dark it is out there, kinda freaky when you see those shining, glowing eyes in the headlights. C-R-E-E-P-Y……..

Definition of gullible

2009-03-12T12:15:00.001-06:00

Easily duped: tending to trust and believe people, and therefore easily tricked or deceived

I have heard in the last two days about how gullible I am. Ok, I know I am a little bit too trusting, but is that bad to believe that most people are truly good and honest? However, looking at the definition of gullible, that makes me want to look at people with shifty eyes and a hardened heart. But that’s not me…I believe in charma, I will believe in those people I trust, I will forgive and if you do cross me, I will wait for my revenge when Charma comes knocking on your door. Besides look at me…is that a face of evil and wickedness? Hee Hee Hee

A plump little post…

2009-03-11T12:51:00.001-06:00

Juhnea came home for the weekend and ended up staying for most of the week. She goes back to the farm tonight. I had the best time with her. I watched as my children got along and talked nicely, I was worried for a bit with the bickering and stuff. It’s nice to hear them getting along and the laughter is the best.

Joe, Paulette, Sean and I went out to a local bar for Karaoke night, it was a total blast…We had a great time. The batting of my big Snuffalupagus eyelashes could not pry spying eyes from the toilet paper stuck to my shoe. I was known as toilet paper girl for the rest of the night.

Catherine came over to help make candy kabobs with Juhnea and I …it was fun, we drank a lovely bottle of wine that Catherine picked out, I will be buying that again. Of course I picked up my favourite bottle of Earnest and Julio Gallo wine.

I made a few more pairs of earrings and started a couple necklaces, but I don’t think they will be finished by my sale this weekend. I think I am starting to keep much more than I am selling. Karen is going to help me get my supplies ready and packed so that I am not in a mad rush on Sunday.

Oh another exciting piece of news….I had made all of my flower arrangement, bouquets and pins for my own wedding. From that sparked a little fire and I started making bouquets for other brides…that all ended when I moved from the farm and started my new life. Well I think that little fire is sparking once again. I have been asked to do a wedding with 5 bridesmaids. So I am going to try to make a couple samples and she can tell me from there whether or not she would like me to make the bouquets’. I am excited since I haven’t done that in years. Plus to be part of a day that changes lives is awesome!

It’s freaking cold outside today…oh well **sigh** one more day closer to spring…

Beautiful...

2009-03-05T12:33:00.000-06:00

Wow what a beautiful morning…there is some fog and the horror frost on the trees is absolutely gorgeous. I wish I would have had my camera that would have been an awesome postcard.

One more week, one more week, then my sale happens. It’s the 10th Anniversary of Spring Free From Racism and it’s a wonderful event. It’s like a mini mosaic of cultures all in one building. Wonderful!!

(March 2)
Happy Belated Birthday to Garrett! Love you lots and think of you often!

Karen is not feeling to well again today. She had a fever last night and a super sore throat. So she is home again, I hope she feels better today!

Steak Night Fundraiser

2009-03-03T12:39:00.000-06:00

I had a wonderful night last night…hanging out with the girls…Momma, Jean, Chelsey and Catherine…Karen went to visit Tia and we took off to a Steak Night Fundraiser. Seen a few people I haven’t seen in a while, ate a steak that was pink in the middle, I was grossed out, but starved. It was good! After dropping everyone off Karen and I headed home to make it just in time for The City. It was a good night spent with good people.

Baby Books and Beads......

2009-03-02T10:16:00.001-06:00

I was busy this weekend...I managed to finish the baby book that I made for my sister-in-law...more for my new neice. I just added an old photo of Karen in there, just to make sure a picture would fit. What do you think?

I also found these cool glass rocks, in thin and long shapes...so I made a couple necklaces.

Today's Horoscope!

2009-02-23T14:54:00.001-06:00

This is my horoscope for today....

No matter where you are today, people are hard to predict. It's one of those days when little outbursts flare up all over and you may find that things get pout of hand -- temporarily.

How true this is...

What a Beautiful Day…

2009-02-19T09:58:00.000-06:00

Ever notice how sometimes the stars look the same, sometimes they are just there, pretty but just there. Especially when you are having a rough patch. Well my dad changed my stars, my world has changed, the stars are sparkling brighter and the hopes for better days have already started. I don’t think there is a way to say “Thank you” that would ever really show how much he has made a difference in my life. It doesn’t end there, it goes from me on to my three kids and then on to those who are truly happy for me. My stars have an extra sparkle and shine brighter, only better things can be expected when your stars are changed.

Let’s see in the past two days I have been given a beautiful van, loaded with everything…I’m still like a kid in a candy store. Watched my dad and Bonnie get so silly your eyes teared and cheeks hurt. I had a wonderful trip with my dad and Joe…drove back in style. Stopped to visit Joe’s aunt Irene in Saskatoon. We took our time and enjoyed the ride. Got home, picked up Karen and then found our two older kids home. It was nice. Things just fell into place, and my stars are shining brightly.

Beads and leather

2009-02-13T10:55:00.002-06:00

Karen beaded this mirror, she is doing a great job...the picture is kinda dark cause the flash totally blinded the picture. She did this entire thing herself.

These are the leather pouch necklaces that I made. Pretty huh?

Beads and Painting....

2009-02-12T12:51:00.002-06:00

Here is one of the necklaces that I made using some longer beads, not sure if I really like how it turned out. It's much prettier without the glare.

My latest attempt at painting. I really liked it...I like using buttons...I think I might even start using some beads. Who knows, I might get better...

My busy little Care Bear

2009-02-12T12:45:00.005-06:00

Karen and I made some daisy pens, super easy to make and a whole lot of fun. She did give most of them away...we even sprayed with with perfume to make them smell pretty...

Sledding with Rae-Dean...it was fun!

Some random necklaces that she made...getting good huh?

Check these out, she made these all by herself. I have a talented little girl on my crafty hands. I'm proud of her so much......

Prickly Pear Jelly?

2009-02-12T12:39:00.002-06:00

Yes, it's true...Jelly made from real prickly pear cactus plants. I have never been to Arizona, but I did hear of how they like to eat the prickly pears. Since we live in the cold and flat province of Saskatchewan and Prickly Pears are hard to come by, I was so happy that my boss brought me a jar to try. I must say that it is very tasty...if you have the chance to try it...do it...do it...it's good!

I would like to try the pan fried version...it's on my list of things to do, should I find myself in Arizona.

More beading...

2009-01-30T12:54:00.002-06:00

A few more finished projects...my favorite is the bracelet. Pretty huh?

Friends and babies...

2009-01-30T12:53:00.000-06:00

My friend Tammy (from high school) came to visit on the weekend. Tammy has finally broken the record and had a girl…after three boys, Reagan was a wonderful surprise. It’s been so long since I seen Tammy that the baby she had last time I seen her, is no longer a baby. Chase is very adorable and calls me auntie…awww I love it. Now Reagan is just as cute as her brother, with a head full of hair. She wore the most adorable little clips in her hair…Tammy has her own living little doll. I am so envious.

Painting attempts..........don't laugh.....

2009-01-30T12:51:00.001-06:00

Karen and I are constantly trying out new crafts and learning new things…this time it was painting…Here are my mushroom paintings and the skull….Karen painted a “J” for Juhnea’s room. I know I ain’t no Picasso, but the attempts are fun.

Beading

2009-01-30T12:47:00.002-06:00

I have been beading like a mad woman…so here are some of the projects that I have completed…

The Spider bracelets so far are my favourite…I even made some earrings.Karen has also learnt how to bead around things and she is doing a wonderful job. She is learning and has more patience with me than anyone.She made this keychain for her teacher.

I make myself smile...

2009-01-20T12:52:00.000-06:00

So I wasn’t going to post anything until I had some pictures to compliment my ramblings. But, I have to tell you the great saying I just said…as I was talking to my sister Paulette, I touched on a sensitive subject. I then went on to say that I would just leave things alone and “Coast through life on the breeze of my sighs…” OMG, that still makes me chuckle, where do I come up with these? Probably my over-active imagination or over-active tear ducts.

Still, chuckling…I totally crack myself up!

In my World...

2009-01-16T08:30:00.002-06:00

I truly believe that there has to be more to this world than what we see. I hope that there is life on other planets, which aliens do venture out to explore us. I hope that there is a doorway behind mirrors, and a place for lost souls. I hope that unicorns live under rainbows and fairies fly over the heads of goblins. That deep beneath the sea live mermaids in beautiful sand castles covered in brilliant sea shells. I can dream that all of this does exist.

If I can make this world seem so much more pleasant for me and my family if I just see all the beauty and possibilities. Even if we pretend that fields covered in dandelions are actually fields covered with dandelion wishes. That you can wish on falling stars and blow that one eyelash from the tip of your finger.

I know that fairies and goblins don’t exist, but if it cheers me up and helps me see that this world is not just full of tragedies and misery …then what harm is it to think that bubbles can hold troubles that float away.

So needless to say, I do live in my own world. I do watch the news once and a while, but it’s usually just filled with bad stuff… There are wonderful and positive people to surround myself with, the beauty of nature and the hope for miracles. Not everything is bad and horrible, tomorrow holds new chances and hopes for wonderful day.

So today I will put my troubles in a bubble and blow…

Jack Frost nipping at my nose...

2009-01-13T12:39:00.000-06:00

It’s freezing outside, blowing snow and snow drifts that come up to your knees. It’s the perfect day to be sick.

So I did no beading or any kind of crafting what so ever. Tonight, my plans are to get out of this hibernation, confused and depressed state of mind. I have to, I have never slept so much as I did in the last few days, and I’m not even sick. So…….suck it up, buttercup and lets’ get on with living.

I had gone over to visit Paulette, bought some beers and then we played the Wii, and I want one now. I played the outdoor adventure and it was so super fun. We were log jumping, skipping rope, boxing and sliding down tunnels. Let me tell you, I am not that fit, I could stand to loose some pounds…and after about 10 minutes of jumping and running on the spot I was so tired and sweating. It was so much fun, I need to get one for my kids and myself. After a few beers, I did some crazy moves that even I was surprised I pulled off…this is when video should be banned. I better not come across any of those videos on You-tube or facebook….Paulette…….are you reading this?

Ohhh, the snowflakes were so fat and fluffy last night. There was barely any breeze…the perfect night for catching flakes on your tongue.

January 11, 1991

2009-01-12T14:33:00.004-06:00

I am so pround of you each and everyday. I love you with all my heart. Happy 18th Birthday Son!!!!!!!!!!

A bad start..

2009-01-08T10:17:00.000-06:00

For the past couple days I have been in such a crabby mood. No reason why I should be and no reason why I can’t shake this. But…I went to bed crabby and woke up crabby, I didn’t even get a choice in the matter. So today it’s going to be my mission to zap my crabby mood out of me and get back to my nice and pleasantness. So I have gotten a rice krispie square to cheer me up, yum, it is good! Then I will take a peak into the 2009 Herb catalogue from Richters. That will cheer me up for sure. Take a deep breath and smile.

It didn’t work! I think I know what is bothering me, but there is nothing I can do about it and it is hurting me. I always wondered why people go through “trials” in life and I don’t know what or how it is suppose to prepare you. I do know that I have gone through far too many, many more than most people. I don’t think it has made me any stronger, although now I just coast through the episodes and wait for the light at the end of the tunnel. I’ve been in this tunnel for some time now and I think I might just lie in the dark for a while and hope someone can throw me a rope and help me out.

Plus I am hoping the year is like the winters…you know, in like a lion, out like a lamb. Well this year came in like crap and hopefully it will go out like mushrooms…the really good ones! The ones you pay for!

Last day of 2008

2008-12-31T09:23:00.000-06:00

Wow this year has come and gone so fast. So much has happened and not happened in a year that it’s kinda sad it’s over. I have made new friends, lost a close friend. I have learnt new things and forgotten about old ones. I helped my daughter pack to move to her dad’s (even though I hated every second of it)…I smile when I see her walk in the door. I watched my son in true heartache and pain. I watched as his friends surrounded him in support, he does have true friends for life. I watched Karen play and be happy…I built a Jack Skellington from paper and paste. I have come to like the taste of wine. I have gone on a road trip with the love of my life; we left the kids behind and went on our own adventure. Seen the mountains and a real wild bear. Found out we are not grown up enough to leave our kids, missed them more than we enjoyed the trip. We fought with the neighbours and realized they are crazy. Found myself fighting to protect my kids from harsh words and mean actions…I won! TOAST!!

I have lost a few things along the way! I also found a few things to help me too. I found that mean things are said in the fit of anger. I also found that forgiveness is not a sign of the weak, because it takes a strong person to forgive….TOAST!

I found I could count on my sissy, cause she is always there, whether she wants to be or not. She is a hard kind of person, but lets her guard down to help me. She makes sense to me when I am hurt or upset…this year brought me closer to her…TOAST!!

I have cried so much this year…sometimes it’s happy, sometimes it sad…heck, I cry all the time. I cry when someone is sad, I cry when someone is happy…I cry on sad parts of movies and shows. I cry when I realize my son turns 18 in 11 days, after 12 midnight tonight that is…I cry each time Juhnea leaves back to the farm. I cry when Karen and I can’t get along…I cry when I am happy…TOAST!!!

I hope 2009 brings me closer to the ones that drifted away. I hope I am stronger than the years before. I hope I don’t loose my childish ways, cause I don’t want to grow up. I hope that my friends are always near…I hope my children shine and prosper. I hope Joe and I grow old together. I hope my mom and sisters are happy…I Hope for a bright life and future for my family….TOAST!!!

Here's a toast to the future, A toast to the past, And a toast to our friends, far and near. May the future be pleasant; The past a bright dream; May our friends remain faithful and dear. ~ Anonymous

Christmas 2008

2008-12-30T15:44:00.001-06:00

Wow, it’s been a crazy few days. I have stuffed and cooked my second turkey in my whole entire life. It was good, there was no bag of innards in there, so that was a relief.

Christmas Eve was a good time at my house, my kids were there. The house was packed, there was Terrylyn, Arthur, Rae-dean, and Drew. Karryann and Rod, Heather, Mike and their three boys. It was a full house and the first time to have all the Klyne-side of the family together.

Karen and I sang karaoke until early in the morning. Poor neighbours, bet they wish they were quieter when I was sleeping. Pay back has its rewards.

Christmas Day my two older children jumped in Paulette’s van and off they went to Balcarres. Karen and I picked up mom and Catherine, off to Paulette’s we went. Joe stayed home and had a sleep, an all day long sleep…

Ever go to a Christmas dinner and it just doesn’t have that comfortable and “family” feeling. Well Paulette’s does, I always feel comfortable there. Plus she had like 6 different pies. I always pig out when I go there. Plus she makes this awesome mushroom and broccoli veggie dish. Yummy, it’s so good. It was awesome.

Then off visiting we went, first stop, Garrett and Chelsey…seen Chelsey’s babies (Teanna and David, and Laureen, Timmy….next house was Donny and Delanne…seen Santana and baby Creelyn, Mitchell and baby Donny. Baby Donnie hides as soon as he hears my voice, closes his eyes so he can’t see me….yet still deep down, he loves me…deep, deep, down!

Next house was Maureen, only Tia, Cheyene, Austin were home. Wait!! Who was that hiding under the blanket….but Thomas? I see Santa bought Maureen a little lovin’ for the holidays.

Back at mom’s on boxing day Gus and Jarret were visiting. I haven’t seen Gus for a while and Jarret either for that matter. It was so nice to see both of them. Gus took me, mom and Jarret out for a Christmas drink. It was so nice to just sit there and talk and laugh. I missed them both sooo much.

Now for the best part….I got everything I asked for. I got my digital picture frame, the digital keychain and perfume. The extra’s were clothes, Indian Maiden doll, wine and wine opener…3 seconds! I also got a purse and some smelly girlie things…I really love the Wish Sister doll I got from Paulette. I heart her!

The Christmas Season has come and gone for another year. My only hope is that it gets better and better. I love Christmas, it’s so sparkly, shiny and everyone (some people) seem so happy and smiley. Even the music is happy!

I have painted yet another mushroom. I think I might even like it better than the first one. I painted with Taylor and Karen. I didn’t do a whole lot more with them, just hung out and watched TV. Until I pulled out the paints and canvas…then we got creative.

I will be on to beading now since Christmas has come and gone…Christmas decorations are already down and boxed up waiting for next year.

A week of posting, within one...

2008-12-19T12:32:00.000-06:00

It’s been a while since I have posted. I have done so much and seen so much. I am not sure how to get it all down.

Karen’s Christmas concert was awesome. The school provides a DVD copy of the whole night for a twoonie and a loonie. Plus I did record her on my camera… It’s awesome to see little kids belting out those Christmas tunes.

Vernessa and Bob came to visit and that was nice since I haven’t seen Bob since Vernessa moved. Plus Vernessa gives me beading motivation.

I have done three beaded heart mirror necklaces…Taught Karen how to bead around a mirror and she is now on her second one. She made her first one for her teacher. She is really good at making those too.

It’s so cold outside, like -40 stuff. It’s snowing again and I am freezing. I wore a turtleneck and a wool sweater today…so I look a little like the stay-puff marshmallow man, only a woman. It’s too cold to go anywhere, my van froze on Monday. I think staying inside this weekend is in the cards for me.

I think I just might get some Christmas baking done this weekend…I seen this awesome cute idea for candy cane napkin holders. I will try to make those. Geez, it’s really my first Christmas Eve supper that I will be making alone. I am so terrified that things won’t work out and things will be cold when they are suppose to be hot. It won’t taste good. I am freaking out!

Juhnea is supposed to be coming home this weekend and I hope she does, feels like forever and a day since I seen her last. We have to do some mother/daughter catching up.

My son is an angel. This is his first year buying presents on his own…sure sign he is growing up. I am not looking forward to the day that he decides to move out…just thinking about it…I could cry!

Karryann showed me her ultrasound picture and she thinks they are having a girl. I am excited to be an auntie again. Karryann and Rodney gave Joey an awesome Christmas gift. Shhhh, it’s a secret!

The Gingerbread Man and Christmas Shopping

2008-12-11T10:07:00.000-06:00

Well Paulette, mom and I took Karen and Christian to a puppet show…the Gingerbread Man puppet show. It was good, Chris and Karen enjoyed it…

After that Karen and I stayed up so that we could go late night shopping with Joe. We did manage to clear off almost everyone from our list. Only a few left to do and that alone is exciting. It’s such a load off my shoulders and I can finally relax and enjoy the Christmas Season.

This and That...

2008-12-08T14:16:00.001-06:00

Well it’s been a while since I posted…and it’s not like I have nothing to talk about. I do!

Let’s see, since I posted last I have gone to a Hawaiian dance, won two dance prizes. I have spent an hour with my niece in the hospital. I had a picnic on the couch with Juhnea. Made smoothies with the girls. Spent the day with all of my kids. I was almost stopped in a police check, but with a few bats of my long lashes and a quick smile, I was waved on!! (Not exactly how it happened, but it’s my story!) Had a photo shoot with Paulette, I of course was taking the pictures. I picked up Catherine late at night, drove in a winter storm. Shot daggers at my neighbour. That is it!!

I did make five necklaces, and three pairs of earrings. I wanted to do a painting, but maybe Karen and I will do that tonight. After or before The Hills of course. I know I still have to make something every night. One thing a night, that is do-able.

It Came...

2008-11-27T15:31:00.000-06:00

My T-shirt that I won from www.missmalaprop.com/ has arrived in the mail. It is from www.shopflick.com, and it’s super cute. Check out the website if you have a chance. My daughter likes the t-shirt so I will have to give it up to her. No pictures yet.

Vernessa and Corey came over last night. It was good to see them again. So we opened a bottle of wine and talked and talked. It was good. Plus I was glad Vernessa came over because she motivated me to get back into my beadwork. I have been so “blah” lately, and it took a good friend to snap me out of it.

So tonight, my plans will include SURVIVOR, I have to make a pair of earrings for a lady and then I will snuggle up with my babies and relax.

Santa came to Northgate Mall...

2008-11-25T12:14:00.001-06:00

Karen and I got our picture done with Santa Claus. She stood up while I sat on his lap. It was great, we get to pick it up tonight on our way home.

It was a lazy night last night. I had this awful lonely feeling for most of it, but it only happened after talking to Juhnea. I do miss her sooo much, and I can’t do a whole lot for her when I am far away.

I still haven’t made anything new, but I think I have to tonight, get motivated and get busy crafting. My next craft sale in on March 15, and that isn’t that far away. So I have included some of the pictures that I didn’t include before. I try to take a picture of everything I make. You wouldn’t believe how many times I comment on someone’s jewellery and then find out I made it, it’s flattering.

Here are the beaded baby shoes that I made and sold this summer. I have bought some more to try. I think I'll go with a boy's pair this time.

Key chains that I made with copper wire and rocks. They are pretty cool if I must say so myself. I made one for myself too.

These are the Roughrider earrings I made and then the Roughrider necklaces.

People you can count on...

2008-11-25T12:13:00.001-06:00

Ever have any of those? I thought I did a couple times. But in the end it comes down to only counting on yourself and those who have proven themselves over time. I try to surround myself with true and sincere people. I try to take other peoples feeling and emotions first. I have a big heart, I am happy for other peoples’ success, sure I get envious, but in the end I have what makes me happy. I don’t say mean and hurtful things because it’s those mean and hurtful things that scar and last forever. If I have, please forgive me, because I will always forgive you! One day I will learn my lesson and when that day comes there won’t be anymore chances and I will miss you!

Busy, busy, busy...

2008-11-24T12:44:00.001-06:00

What a busy and interesting weekend I had. Let’s see there was coffee, shopping, and flirting old men. Visits with dad and a sick daughter. There was Christmas Tree buying and decorating. There was rude comments and hurtful remarks. There was sightseeing in graveyards and lunch in Fort Qu’Appelle. There was quick visits and coffee.

I did not pick up one bead.

2008-11-17T12:42:00.000-06:00

These are the marble necklaces that I made this summer. I really like the Bob Marley ones...my favorite of course. I also made a couple with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Yeah, they are cool!

I Won!!

2008-11-17T12:41:00.002-06:00

I am the winner of the Shopflick Buddy t-shirt giveaway on MissMalaprop.com. Check out both sites, they are great! Have a spy at the t-shirt I won, I will model it and then post the pic (when it arrives of course).

http://www.missmalaprop.com/2008/10/shopflick-giveaway-buddy-t-shirt-from-violet-valen)

Spiders, Visits, Shopping and Claus…

2008-11-17T12:41:00.001-06:00

What a nice long weekend it was for me.

Karen spent a night with Rae-dean, so it left Saturday wide open for me to just do something. So I picked up my sister Catherine, we drove around, found mom and Jean. Went for lunch, visited family. Then Catherine and I went to Paulette’s where we went shopping. Literally, shopping in her house. She has soo much stuff. It was great. We went out for one drink (pop). Then I drove everyone home, and off to home I went.

I did make two new bracelets this weekend. The main part is a huge beaded spider and I made it into a bracelet. The legs of the spider curl around the wrist. I will post a picture soon.

Santa Claus Parade was on Sunday. That was fun, it wasn’t too terribly cold and the kids enjoyed themselves. It was a good day.

another day...

2008-11-12T15:40:00.000-06:00

It’s that time again when it gets so clear and cool out that the trees are covered in frost. It does look beautiful out there…yet at the same time you know that the minus freezing weather is soon to follow. I must say that we are lucky, since it is the middle of November and the ground is only covered with frost, and not the couple feet of snow.

I had an awesome weekend. First, Juhnea surprised me by coming home for a few days, and then she told me that she wants to come home after this semester is over. I am smiling from ear to ear and I feel so relieved. Then all my kids were home for a night, Joey, Juhnea and Karen. We watched movies and hung out together. I absolutely loved it. It’s not too often I get them all in one room.

I have updated some of the posts with the pictures…

A Sad little Care Bear

2008-11-05T12:45:00.001-06:00

Well Karen was upset yesterday since her friend (Lily) from down the street moved. So to keep her in a happy mood we decorated for Christmas. Oh yeah, we pulled out all the Christmas boxes and bags, we hung decorations and listened to some music. We even hung the stockings. It looks nice.

Christmas is next!

2008-11-04T12:49:00.002-06:00

So now that Halloween is over and Christmas is just around the corner, I have to start planning for that. Wow, the house is bare after all the decorations for Halloween are down. Only Joe made me promise I won’t decorate for Christmas for a couple weeks. When I say decorate, I don’t mean like Martha Stewart, I mean like everything the kids ever made in school and each craft we did every year. Oh yeah, I prefer to call it rustic, or the home vibe.

My Crisco Christmas Hamper that I have ordered and paid for all summer is finally going to be delivered at the end of November. I hope it’s as good as it looks in the catalogue.

I think this year we are going to have a Christmas Eve supper and open gifts at 12. Well too soon to say, but I have so many ideas floating around in my head. I know Christmas will be at Paulette’s house…our family Christmas, on Christmas day…

Either I have grown up or I have gotten old!

2008-11-04T12:49:00.001-06:00

Funny though, I don’t feel that old. Well, let me re-phrase that…I don’t feel as old as I am, or as Ron puts it “I am immature for my age”! I think I have grown up a bit, but not to the point of a crabby, miserable 35 year old. So I dance, I sing alone, I make up songs, I smell flowers and wish on dandelions. I make crafts, learn new things and laugh my head off.

Check me out at Medusa, with my snake headband and my cut throat...best part is, I never lost one snake.

I can proudly say that I remember every part of my birthday. I even chose to go and eat with Joe and John, rather than go to another bar. It was a good night. I had a few friends come over, I even seen some that I hadn’t seen since my birthday last year. Paulette brought over some awesome food, helped with decorating; I can always count on her!

Only one regret… I didn’t take many pictures. Not at all. I took a few…that’s it. I didn’t even get one of me in my costume, or of me with my friends.

It took a couple hours and three boxes later, Halloween is officially over. I did make a few new things; like the werewolf upstairs, Jack Skellington, and the baby salsa bowl.

Monday....

2008-10-28T12:42:00.000-06:00

Karen and I went with Paulette and Christian to meet my dad at my Grandpa Victor’s home. My grandpa looks so frail and you can actually feel the blood shooting into his veins. He has aged a whole lot since I seen him last. Although he sure didn’t loose any of that sense of humour that he has, and I will always remember the time I drove back to Regina with my dad and Grandpa as he sang songs and blew kisses at me. It sure saddened me to see how much it hurts my dad to see Grandpa like that.

When we did get home, Karen and I went across the street to Debra’s for coffee. It was good, met one of Debra’s friends. Then I was pleasantly surprised as she wanted to know if I knew how to bead. So we planned another get together tonight to show her how to bead something. I think I’ll start her off with something easy. I am pretty excited; I finally have another beading partner. Oh…the crafts we will make.

Dance, Crafts, Drives...

2008-10-27T12:44:00.001-06:00

Karen, Rae-dean, mom and I all went to Karen’s Halloween Dance. It was great, Karen was a beauty queen, and Rae-dean was a fairy princess. There was draws, bake sale, treat sale and the dance. There were so many kids with awesome homemade costumes. It was a really nice night out.

October 24th, Happy Birthday Karryann!

My dad came down for a visit. He came and picked up Karen and I for a ride to Balcarres to see Taylor. Catherine and Rae-dean also came for a ride. It was nice. Catie and I had a good drive back. Cheers, happy birthday to us.

I finished my Medusa headband. It looks okay, I am not that excited about it. But it will do, I still have yet to pick up a few more snakes. I still have to figure out how to make pin curls in my hair. I decided to wear my black shirt with silver ribbon, and black pants since we will be going to the bar afterwards.

I finished a Halloween photo frame of the kids in their costumes. I want to make another one of the other pictures that I have.

I have painted the first coat of white on Jacks head. So tonight I would like to finish him and set him up in the corner. I will be sooo glad when he is finished.

Quiet night...

2008-10-24T15:01:00.000-06:00

Karen and I had a rather quiet night last night. We hung some spider webs in the kitchen, moved Jack to corner, out of the way and ready for the last coat of paint. I even managed to make a Halloween necklace that was stuck in my head, only I wasn’t as impressed with the finished piece. Looked better in my head, so I’ll hang on to it until its better.

Silent Birthday Wishes for Cody!

Bits of this...bits of that!!

2008-10-21T13:03:00.000-06:00

Another battle with a sickly bug. I had tonsillitis, which is so weird cause I could have sworn I had them removed when I was little. But my mom reassured me that they didn’t grow back, they were just never removed.

I didn’t do a whole lot this weekend, not one thing really…craft wise. I did spend some time with my mom, we went and cleaned my garden space, went for coffee with Maureen then coffee with Vernessa. Karen went for a night with her Grandma Nadean. It was a good weekend…

Joe and I did end up going for drinks with Derek, Dante and Jessie. We went to a small pub, which was having karaoke night. Good times!!!

Paulette, made fun of me this weekend….she was sick in the emergency room. When I got there I thought I would be all strong and stuff. As soon as she said “are you going to cry”, oh my, the water works started. Well, excuse me for having a big heart. Plus, if it’s nothing to worry about it wouldn’t be called “emergency” room. Duh!!!!!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CATHERINE!!

2008-10-21T13:02:00.000-06:00

My baby sister is a whole year older. Happy Birthday Catherine, I love you with all my heart. I hope you have a wonderful day, I’ll see you later. Love and hugs…

Sisters function as safety nets in a chaotic world simply by being there for each other.-- Carol

Saline

After many years of kissing frogs....I hope she finds her prince.

Long time…no post!

2008-10-16T11:56:00.000-06:00

I have tonsillitis, and I didn’t even know I had tonsils. I thought I had them removed when I was small, but apparently they are still there and they are inflamed. I had to take a picture because it was so gross. Then, I had to trick Ron into looking at it, I said it was something I made. He looked. I out did myself!! I am laughing…still laughing!

My friend Tammy had her baby and I couldn’t even go up and see them. She had a girl, finally, after three boys. I better get a picture…. (Tammy are you reading this?)

Jack Skellington, oh, how I hate you! This project has been taking an extra long time. Especially since it was Paulette’s idea and she still has not yet been over to help paper mache his skinny old body. However, I do have him standing. So now all I have left to do is paint and get some pumpkin vines growing up his legs. I will be relieved once he is finished…my masterpiece!

My Juhnea came up this past weekend, brought Deneil with her. It was fun, Deneil was funny, makes me chuckle. We went to my mom’s for Thanksgiving dinner. Although we had to leave early cause her dad was coming up to take my baby back to his lair. She is not coming home this weekend, but at least she called to calm my “I miss you tears”.

We spent a wonderful day in the park on the weekend, fed the birds,went to the museum. Taylor was with mom, so Karen stayed two nights there too.

Then the next day, it snowed, and snowed. It turned to winter in one day. Most of the snow is gone already, but holy cow!!

Long climb up, fast slide down…

2008-10-10T13:20:00.000-06:00

I was so happy for my son when I got home last night. He finally got his car out of the shop, he worked so hard on this, took the whole thing apart and put new hoses, wires, gas lines and cleaned the whole thing so well. Only to have it for an hour and the motor went. He went from extreme happiness right down to extreme sadness.

My heart breaks for Joey, he works so hard and done so much work on that car. I hope his luck changes.

To the man who sold him this car, charma will find you, and kick you in the ass.

I am grateful that my son is surrounded by a good group of guys. They will help lift his spirits and get him back on track.

Lotus Oatmeal

2008-10-08T13:08:00.001-06:00

I have tried this can of oatmeal that I bought the other day. I am a fan of any kind of porridge and this one is good. It kinda smells like baby pablum, but it is good. It has everything in it from chick peas, coconut, barley, rolled oats and jelly. A couple ingredients I have never heard of before. It’s good, so try it if you can.

BONUS: It comes with a plastic lid and it's own spoon.

Another layer

2008-10-07T15:40:00.000-06:00

Well Jack got another layer last night, another layer around his big ole’ head. Then as I ran to the store for my son, Jack’s damn head fell off. So tonight I will do some repairing and get another layer on his neck to toughen him up a bit.

Karen has her own balloon to paper mache and we shall see what she comes up with. She is pretty creative.

Juhnea went back to the farm yesterday. I am so not used to watching her leave. I hate it, I hate it sooo much!

Busy...Busy...Busy

2008-10-06T12:03:00.001-06:00

I had a wonderfully busy weekend. Paulette came and picked me up on Friday to go to a clothing thing, Vernessa and mom came too. It was good, found a few good things.

We stopped to have coffee with Uncle Mike at Time Hortons. After that I had to get home. Joey worked, so did Joe, and Juhnea and Deneil came up for the weekend. They kept to themselves doing teenage girl things. Karen had a sleepover with Tasha.

I did manage to finish the coffin purse that I started to make. It did turn out quite lovely. I have to make one for Paulette. I’ll post a picture once I have one that looks good.

Saturday, Joe had to work so Karen and I picked up mom and Catherine. Tia was with mom too. So off to garage sales we went. I found a scrabble game for 50 cents…good buy since I want to try to make some tile necklaces. I also found a cool Bob Marley poster for $1.00.

Karen spent the night with mom and Tia.

Sunday, lazy day. I did start the Jack Skellington. I managed to do one layer of paper mache on his upper torso. Juhnea had doubts and didn’t think I could make him. So far he is looking good. I am a little stumped on his legs…how will he stand on his own? I still have yet to think of that. He’s going to be tall, at least 6-7 feet. I hope after all this work that he does turn out good. I will be mad if he doesn’t. I and Joe went to moms for supper and to pick up our child. It was sooo good.

It rained pretty much all day. It’s cold and the leaves are falling, falling, falling….I don’t like fall.

Monday…Juhnea goes back to the farm today; I wish I would have taken the day off to hang out with her for a bit…I really didn’t get to see her that much this weekend. I miss her so much.

Tonight, my plans are to do another coat of paper mache on Jack. Maybe try a new pattern with beading. I have to get my Halloween costume ready, but I still can’t find any snakes. I am freaking out…I better find something or I’ll be a witch AGAIN! Or I might try my scrabble tile necklaces. Too many ideas and not enough time.

Good Times...

2008-09-29T13:07:00.001-06:00

The weekend was a good one. I took the afternoon off on Friday to finish Juhnea’s “new” bedroom, and when she got home she liked it. I was so nice to have her back home, and I have missed her soo much. We just hung around and I hugged her and hugged her every chance I got.

I did do a few things this weekend. I did make a new pattern for a bracelet, finished it all in a couple hours. I made it with copper and beads with a tile centre piece. I like it. Not bad, not bad at all. My mom came over to help me make some bannock, and it was tasty. I even make a couple with jam in the middle.

Oh, Joe and I decorated for Halloween, brought up the huge picture that I made, with the skull and trees. I even attached a couple strings of light onto the trees and it looks good. I still have a couple ideas left that I would like to add to it. I can only hope that it gets better every year. I kinda forgot how huge it was.

Open my eyes!

2008-09-24T14:22:00.000-06:00

Have you ever talked to someone who makes you really think, think of things around you, things that happen to you? I have this friend, Marilyn, who at first I was a little scared of, but as she talked and talked she started to make perfect sense to me. She has these huge beliefs and this whole way of thinking that really appeals to me. Kind of puts my mind at ease and makes me have that hope that there is something better, that there is a solution to every crisis and event that happens in my life.

I am far from being religious, and don’t practice any type of religion. But I did receive a little book from another friend of mine, Pauline. Now this book is filled with daily prayers and little quotes from the bible, it sat on my dresser for months. Then as I was going through a rough patch I opened it up, read it, memorized some of the little prayers and you know what…I wasn’t so stressed anymore. So let me tell you, I read and reread some of those passages, and slept on it. Somehow those worries and those tears are not as bad as they were the night before. I will get through this, and in the end there will be a reason for all this madness and my only hope is…that at the end of it all it will be a solution for the better.

So enough with the deep stuff and it’s time to get on with the sunshine and harmony that I try so hard to live by.

I feel Broken!

2008-09-22T08:59:00.000-06:00

Ever wonder if you make the right choices and pick the right battles?

Juhnea has decided she would like to go and try live with her father. My heart breaks. I let her go, unwillingly. I am so sad, I miss her so much already.

I have to pick up my broken pieces and hold them together for Joey and Karen. It’s so hard though, I just want to curl up and sleep until I can’t anymore.

Stress and more stress...

2008-09-15T12:47:00.000-06:00

It’s been a stressful weekend. Karen was gone most of the weekend to my sister Paulette’s. Taylor came up so they had a sleepover. That was so good, took a load off my shoulders. I didn’t have to worry about Karen; I knew she was in good hands.

Juhnea stressed me out big time this weekend. So needless to say she is grounded, grounded, grounded.

My son, he worked and hung out with his friends.

My weekend was stressful, worrying about the girls. I was so stressed that I really didn’t do a whole lot. Just stayed home until the walls started to close in. Then I did go out for a bit to visit.

Not my most productive weekend ever.

The leaves are changing color fast. I seen a tree on the weekend, the most orange tree that I have ever seen. That means winter is coming…

All Hallows Eve Necklace

2008-09-08T13:56:00.000-06:00

Juhnea and I thought we would start on our Halloween crafts. So we came up with this awesome necklace. It's with black and clear beads, the head of a doll and a heart of glass. It's kinda morbid looking, but perfect for Halloween.

Coffee, Sisters and Plants...

2008-09-08T13:55:00.000-06:00

Friday, I spent most of the day with Vernessa, my mom and sister, Catherine. It was a good day spent and I really enjoyed the time with them.

Paulette picked me up on Saturday to go to the Lumsden garden centers. We stopped at each one and she bought a lot of vegetables. We picked up cucumbers, acorn squash, onions, carrots, some cheddar cauliflower (which is the same color as cheddar cheese and tastes a wee bit spicy), spinach and Swiss chard in a rainbow of colors. At one garden center there was amazing art work that was done in steel. Huge pieces that were absolutely lovely.

For the remaining part of the weekend, it was pretty quiet. I didn't do a whole lot and mainly just stayed home. Tried to keep on top of the housework and even managed to bead a few pairs of earrings.

I am so Frustrated!!!!!!

2008-09-03T12:39:00.000-06:00

Ever have one of those neighbours who just ERK you? I try to be nice to everyone, but this one takes the cake. She has a son the same age as my youngest daughter…he likes to call her mean and hateful names. Likes to smash windows and vandalize property. He even likes to take me on once and a while. Unlike the rest of the block, I am very confrontational when it comes to my children. And unlike my neighbour I will punish my kids if they disrespect and cause any damage to anyone’s property…which they don’t.

Let me tell you, it came close to blows the other day as I confronted her about her kid calling my daughter really bad things. She constantly defends her bizarre child, even though I never see her outside checking on him. I have not met a child like this, a young racist, and I swear he is going to grow up to be a serial killer. He has the look! He likes to tell my child that he will cut her head off and gut her. He will jump past my front window and give us the finger. He tells her to clean his toilet with her tongue. Even throws mud at my back door…as she said “it’s just mud”, I told her to get the hell back there and clean it then. She hasn’t yet, and I don't expect her to. I can only come to the conclusion that her parenting skills are reflected on her kid...pity!

What does a parent do in this situation? He’s too young to call the police and as she smugly told me that they would do nothing. I am fed up with this, frustrated and really scared that this young Dalmer will really hurt my daughter. I keep her inside when I know he is lurking out there, which is not fair to her.

I am venting……I feel a bit better! Another day and probably another argument.

LuLu Lemon

2008-08-28T12:11:00.001-06:00

I stood in line with Paulette last night for an hour and a half, only to get halfway to the door and told to go home because they were not letting anyone else in. For one, I don’t know what Lululemon is, I don’t follow brand names. Then out of the goodness of my sunny heart I stood to support Paulette as she “needed” to get in there.

In the end we left, nowhere near the door, we drove away defeated. Then we went to Wal-mart.

Happy Birthday Karen

2008-08-28T12:06:00.000-06:00

My little Care Bear has turned 10 today. My beautiful baby is another year older, and I will say that for someone as young at 10, she sure has the personality and attitude of a teenager.

Have a wonderful day my love!

Mom

Garden Plot #10

2008-08-27T11:45:00.000-06:00

So my garden was a little neglected while I was gone and to tell you the truth it’s a little sad looking. Since I picked all the black radishes, the lettuce is gone from some muncher, and the peas have all but died. I have only my tomatoes, a few onions and a few large sunflowers. I do still have a few bean plants that are trying their hardest to survive.

I did notice that the sunflowers have some sort of little worm looking thing and it's eating it like crazy. I don't know what it is...

Plants at home are doing well, loaded with little tomatoes and the lettuce is sprouting like mad.

Our First Trip Without the Kids!!!

2008-08-27T11:37:00.000-06:00

So Joe and I left the kids home and off we went. We stopped in Moose Jaw, Medicine Hat, spent our first night in Strathmore. Off to Calgary we went. We stayed in Calgary for two nights, met with Ernie and his family. Uncle JR cooked us a lovely supper and it was great. Went to the Zoo, the tower and seen a lot of homeless people. We went to Crossroads Market, at first it just looked like a produce market until you entered the warehouse part. It was filled with little shops, everything from meat to designer bags. There were street performers outside. We met one man who bought every single piece of beadwork from me. I was so glad I had taken it. Every person that we did meet in Calgary was so nice, from the parking guy to the peddler.

Off to Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, we stayed one night in Rocky Mountain House. We went to check out the Spray River in Canmore and the road leading up the mountain was terrifying. The water was so blue, it was gorgeous. We seen mountain goats, an elk, 6 eagles and a bear.

Off to Edmonton, through Red Deer and spent a night with my sister Patreece in Edmonton. We checked out the bars on Whyte Avenue, went through West Edmonton Mall. We even went to the Fringe Festival. I can say that Edmonton was not nearly as nice as Calgary.

Off the next day to Lloydminster and spent a night with my dad and his girlfriend Bonnie. We got home the next day around 9:00 pm.

So Glad to be home!

My visit with my sister and my dad was great. I must say that my dad looks so happy with Bonnie, and he is even kinda silly. I really enjoyed it, now my next visit will have include my brother Caylum and my sister Georgette. Fingers crossed and hopes are high!

Returning to normal…..

2008-08-13T12:21:00.000-06:00

Well after my lonely few days my kids are back and I even gained a couple for a few days. So my life is back to normal and even though it’s a little messier and a little more chaotic I am so glad to have them all home.

And I think I was busier then ever, housework, laundry, dishes, supper and kids, I was still able to make part of a necklace.

The summer storms are wicked this summer and those high winds did some damage to my tomato plants. I found one nearly bent right over, I don’t think it did too much damage since the lovely green globes are still hanging on.

Empty House

2008-08-12T12:56:00.001-06:00

I have noticed that this summer was the first summer that the kids have been away the most. So last night I sat home alone while Joey is out with his friends, Juhnea is with her dad at the farm, Karen with her Auntie Terri and Joe at work. I noticed how quiet and still the house was. I have decided that I don’t like it, I don’t like it one bit. I realize that Joey will be home for at least another year. One by one they will be leaving me, and it saddens me.

However, let me tell you the chores that I got done. I made a Lemon Meringue Pie, did laundry, the dishes, made three necklaces and a pair of earrings. I even watched Canadian Idol. I was in bed and dreaming of sugar plums by 10:45…

The best way to keep children at home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant, and let the air out of the tires. ~Dorothy Parker

Dirty Pretty Things Giveaway

2008-08-11T12:24:00.000-06:00

I entered a give-away from http://ravenxxxx.blogspot.com/ and I won! I won a zippered pouch and a tissue holder. I received them on Friday and they are absolutely lovely. I was so excited that I won, and then when the package came in the mail it was like Christmas morning and let me tell you I ripped that envelope open. Thank you to http://theseawithin.etsy.com/ check out her website to see all her awesome creations.

Care Bear’s Garden

I went to the garden with my mom and Paulette. We checked on my tomatoes and onions…Picked all the yucky black radishes, which I don’t like and won’t be planting next year. My tomatoes at home that I started from seed are full of tiny green tomatoes…I am so happy!! I still have plans for making some salsa, since I am new at this it should be an adventure. My son Joey, loves salsa, so I hope it turns out.

Jewelry Crafts

I managed to make a few things for my sale next weekend. I am so busy right now trying to keep up with the orders for the Roughriders necklaces and earrings. I even had to meet a couple at Tim Hortons and lay out my goods on the back of her car. It was a good contact though, since she’ll be advertising for me.

I am setting up another artisan booth at a conference for Missing Women: Desalinization, Third Wave Feminisms and Indigenous People of Canada and Mexico. I am pretty excited for this one.

Storms

Holy crap, you should have seen the storm last night. We had to drive through part of it and it was scary. The lightening, though I don’t like it, it was brilliant. There was not a whole lot of wind, lots of rain, the ditches were full.

Buffalo Days 2008

2008-08-05T12:37:00.001-06:00

Well another year of the Regina Exhibition is over and done with. Let me tell you that this year was by far the best. I went on most of the rides, and even when on the Crazy Mouse rollercoaster. For those who know me, I don’t do roller coasters. I spent the first two days with Karen and my niece Taylor. My mom and dad even came out to take a walk and spend some money. Geri also came to keep me company…

Then the day came that Joe and I got to go……..without kids. We enjoyed a few of the bands and lounged in the hot sun under the protection of the umbrellas and my thirst quenched by ice cold beers. I watched and listened to The Trews and Weird Al Yankovic.

It was so fun, I can’t wait until next year. I absolutely love the rides and can’t wait to take another spin on the Scorpion.

Holy Tomatoes!!

2008-07-28T12:26:00.001-06:00

I took my mom to see my garden on the weekend and it’s loaded with tomatoes. It’s covered with green tomatoes…and the peas, oh my, the peas are so tasty. I am pretty proud of this garden and I am hooked. Garden’s every year!!
Caribbean Festival

My table at the Caribbean festival was a good one! It was so nice to sit out in the park for most of the day and listen to the music and watch the performers. I had taken Karen and Ray-dean and we had such a good time.

My dad and mom showed up, Paulette and Christian came. I took the kids to get our faces painted and it was a blast.

I was very thankful Joe came to sit with me for the later half of the day…

POW-WOW

Joe and I also went to a pow-wow this weekend and set up a table. I got a nasty sunburn on my neck and shoulder. Seen a whole lot of people that I hadn’t seen in years. My sales were pretty good and it was a good day spent.

It was a busy weekend and I am super tired. I am even a little crabby, I need to get a couple hours of sleep and I am sure I will be like brand new.

I have Peas...

2008-07-23T12:17:00.000-06:00

I checked on the garden today as I was worried last night's hail would have pummeled my garden into the dirt. However, as I walked closer I noticed that it was still standing and there were stakes in my garden for the peas...and what did I spy. Peas, and my sunflowers are flowering. I am sooo excited.

Still no lettuce, darn rodents. I do see my onions are getting fatter and fatter. Lots of flowers on my tomatoes.

Awesome Weekend.

2008-07-21T15:52:00.000-06:00

We had an awesome weekend. Firstly we went and checked my garden…all well there.

We decided that we would buy some fishing rods, one for Joe, one for me and then one for Karen. When we did finally leave Regina and were driving down to Craven, we noticed the clouds. Pretty dark and probably going to rain, but we plodded on. We did get to have a few casts each and then it started to lightening right above us…so we went home.

Next day we picked up mom to come and fish with us…After fishing for about an hour Joe was giving us 10 more minutes, he caught a fish…his first fish of the season. He was so excited, and I was excited for him.

I didn’t do a lot of beading this weekend. I more or less did house stuff…which is good, cause who doesn’t like a clean house?

Vernessa and Eric moving this weekend, and she fell and broke her arm. Poor lady! :(

Yay! It's Friday...

2008-07-18T12:25:00.000-06:00

I am almost finished my beaded pair of baby boots. So far they look pretty. I even made little beaded flowers at the ends of the shoe laces. I am actually pretty impressed with them, they are pretty darn cute.

I was in a pretty miserable mood for a bit last night. I hate those. I needed to just relax and let things blow by…I needed to put my troubles in a bubble and blow.

Joe got off early and we went to get some fish from Walmart. The fish guy had some problems catching the fish. He ended up dropping and almost stepping on one of the sharks. I had to leave…I could hear Joe telling him that it was fine and that he dropped his fish before and they were fine. So hopefully he felt better…I just couldn’t watch him stir up the aquariums trying to scoop the fish up.

My garden, Geri and I went to weed it at lunch yesterday. There were a lot of weeds, and I thankfully didn’t pull all the black radishes. They are pretty big. So it’s weeded and looking pretty. My one tomato is still there and it’s getting big.

I wonder what the weekend has in store for me…

Something ate my lettuce...

2008-07-16T13:27:00.001-06:00

Well I had a wonderful, tiring night last night. The girls and I went to babysit Christian, and wow he is full of energy. We went to the park, a long walk and he was still ready to run. Karen had a good time playing with Christian and Juhnea spent most of her time on the computer. I cooked and watched and played. It was a great night. He is always fun to be with. I don’t know how Paulette does it…I don’t remember it being so tiring. I took tons of pictures.

So I went to check on my garden and some nasty little something ate all my lettuce, right down to the soil. It’s gone, all of it, but the roots. It’s kinda disappointing, but at least I planted some at home and that is doing well. I see I didn’t pull all the black radishes, which I am thankful for. I have to go back tonight to stalk my tomatoes and maybe even get some of my peas off the ground.

Sales, coupons, movies and gifts...

2008-07-15T11:43:00.000-06:00

I found the best bead kit; I had a coupon for 40% off any regular priced item….found a whole case of beads, pliers, and everything you need to make necklaces and rings. Michael’s is my new favourite store. I did notice that it is pretty expensive, and some of the cases there are the same cases you can find at some dollar stores. But my eyes are still in awe with the rainbow of colors that were included in the kit. And the pliers, well these jewelry pliers even had the crimp part; none of my other three pairs have that.

My sister Paulette came over and surprised Joey with a Hurley sweater that he absolutely loves. I got two pairs of cute canvass shoes. She loves me…and I love her, especially when she comes bearing gifts...hee hee

It was a good night, when Joe got off work we rented National Treasure with Nicholas Cage and watched it with the kids. It was a nice night.

All other happenings…

2008-07-14T09:43:00.000-06:00

Well I must say I am a little disappointed in my self for not going to my garden this weekend. I know it needs to be weeded, but it rained most the weekend. I did do some weeding in the plants I have at home. I even gave my mom my very first harvest from my potted plants. She took home a bag of lettuce, onion and a radish. I had a radish and the little sucker was hot.

I spied flowers on all my tomato and pepper plants. I am so very excited with my plants this year. I hope my garden at the university is doing well, since I have only been out there once last week.

My sister Paulette and I drove my son out to Craven for the Country Jamboree. I hope he had fun, I still haven’t seen him since Saturday. I trust his friends are taking good care of him and each other. They are a great bunch of kids. It was kinda funny cause Paulette would not leave him at the gates and had to wait for his friends to come and pick him up. Plus she questioned the security to find out how many people were working and how fast any emergency calls were responded to. I thought I worried. She is a good auntie, and my kids love her dearly…

I started a pair of beaded baby shoes. I don’t know how they will turn out since I am not too impressed with my color choice, but I thought I would finish them anyways since I already had them started. Hopefully I can get those done tonight.

Well our friends and neighbours are moving out next door…they should be moved out this week sometime. I hope the new neighbours are going to be good ones…

July 11, 2008

2008-07-14T09:42:00.001-06:00

Happy Birthday Juhnea!! My beautiful daughter has turned 15. Have a happy day my love.

It's hard to believe how fast they grow. Juhnea especially, she has turned into quite the little lady.

Favorite Tree

2008-07-10T12:02:00.000-06:00

I don’t know if I had ever mentioned that I have a favourite tree. Well I drive by it usually once or twice a week. It’s knarled and crooked, the branches are awfully weird, but it has a dragon shape to it. I see a dragon when I look at it and I like it. Anyways, here is the tree, and then below is the same picture, but in the way I see it. I bet the people who own the property are just as in love with this tree as I am.

For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver. ~~ Martin Luther ~

Do you see the dragon? How pretty is that?

Cranky Pants!!

2008-07-09T11:18:00.000-06:00

Wow, I was in a super cranky mood last night. I even had to go and lie down for a bit to try and shake the mood. No help, I dropped Karen off with her dad at work and off I went to Paulette’s to vent some of the hot air that I was full of. A good talk and a couple beer later I felt a whole lot better. So when I got home this time I was in a better mood. I had to apologize cause I really felt bad for my stink attitude. My sunshine was no where to be found. However, I do feel better now and I am feeling so much brighter. All is better and I am forgiven…

Needless to say I didn’t do a whole lot…

“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo

Another beautiful Tuesday!

2008-07-08T13:04:00.000-06:00

I had a lazy night last night, it was so nice. I didn’t do a whole lot, I did manage to finish a whopping 7 necklaces, the pendants I had made earlier. I am liking the finished masterpieces.

I spy flowers on my tomato plants. So far my garden at the university has one tomato on it. None at home, but I have onions coming out left and right, and radishes are great. I am a little disappointed with the black radishes, I may have confused weeds for the plants, cause they are far and few between, lots of unused space. Lettuce at the garden plot is very sporadic and thin, at home, coming up in bunches.

Other than that, it’s been a quiet start to the week. Check out this awesome quote that I read.

I just never let anything bother me, man. I know myself really well. Nobody's opinion of me can shake my opinion of myself. ….Ruben Studdard

It’s been a whirlwind…

2008-07-07T12:56:00.000-06:00

Well I have been battling laryngitis for over a week now and completely lost my voice for a few days. Things are starting to look up for me. My voice is slowly starting to come back with some crackles here and there. I felt like Ariel when the wicked serpent witch stole her beautiful voice and put it in a shell…

I have been busy working on some necklaces. I made a really cool Charlie Brown pendant, and even some Archie Andrews and Betty ones. I will take a picture once I have those all done.

I went for a bike ride with Paulette, my nephew Christian, my neiceTaylor and Karen. Let me tell you that I almost didn’t make it back... I was tempted to call Joe to come and pick us up. We went for a long ride, and it was hot. But I was glad we went, we had a picnic in the park, and even cooled off in the Waterfall. I of course, was looking so stylish with my Hot Wheels back pack. We are going to try and do that once a week, on Sundays. I’m sure it will get easier, my legs felt all jiggly when I got off that bike.
Then Joe and I took Taylor home to Balcarres, we stopped at Katepwa Beach and flopped around in the water for a bit. It was a really fun. Karen and Taylor had a good time, and I took many pictures. The Saskatoon berries are not quite ready, maybe in a week they will be good to pick. I spied a few good bushes for us to pick at and hopefully I can try my hand at jam…

I’m Baa-ack!!

2008-06-30T11:45:00.000-06:00

I have prettied up my backyard and my tomato plants are doing great. I even met this wonderful little lady at a convenience store across the city. This wonderful little lady gave me a bundle of winter onions. They were loaded with little bulbs (?), so that I could plant them in my yard and all year round I would have onion. I have to make a trek out to my garden plot today, I have a feeling the neglected weeds have grown to mammoth size. We did have one death in the plant family…my gourd plant has died. Its one lonely little gourd has shrivelled up and died. I don’t know what I did wrong, but I did try to save it.

I have beaded for a bit over the weekend. I haven’t done much, since I was thinking that my next sale isn’t for a while. Well opened my email to the pleasant surprise of an invite to another celebration to which I can have a table. So I think I might prepare for that one. It’s three weeks away, I wonder if I will have anything ready?

OOOhhh, I tried painting. I bought a canvas, some acrylic paints, and brushes. I stared at this little canvass and imagined what I would paint. Well I painted and I don’t like it. I totally thought I would just create a beautiful masterpiece, and I was disappointed. So my first painted creation was a disaster, I will try once more, since now I have kind of an idea what I want to make.

The Candy Shoppe

I went to this Candy Shoppe and it was wonderful. It was like a store that they would have on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. I bought a pre-made candy bag for Karen and her friend, since it was obvious that they were having problems picking candies. My turn came to buy and I wanted to get something I wouldn’t find in a normal candy store. So I walked out with a box of Bacon and Cheese flavoured Crick-ettes, and two flavoured honey straws. Oh and they were real Bacon and Cheese flavoured Crick-ettes…real Crick-ettes the kind that jump and make music from the hairs on their drumsticks…as read on the back of the box. So I tried the drumstick, breast, wings, rump and flank….All this in one crick-ette. Needless to say I couldn’t look at it as I popped the hard and dried little carcass into my mouth. Crunch, Crunch, tastes like a bacon puff. Seriously!

Camping...

2008-06-24T12:32:00.000-06:00

Who would have thought camping is sooo much work. I still have bags yet to unpack, and I am trying to do it all right. So that when we go camping again all we have to do is load the van and we are off. So cleaning a space to load all the camping gear is kinda hard since I am pinched for space as it is. **sigh**

So I cleaned out coolers last night, packed bags and stacked it in a corner. Geri came over, we just made supper, sat outside on the bench and we watched a movie…Down with Love. I liked it, didn’t at first, but it was colourful and I like the clothes and hair. Thought it was pretty darn cool.

My allergies are starting to bother me. You know those floatly white things from the trees? Well those are the things I am allergic to. So needless to say, my eyes are starting to puff and start to run.

BBBbrrrrrrrrrrrr, It’s cold in here.