Friday, August 25, 2006
Niagara Falls Trip
I am finally getting around to downloading some pictures from our trip to Niagara Falls. We had so much fun. It was so amazing to be able to watch the excitement that the girls had over experiencing so many new things for the first time. It is a trip I will never forget!
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
2 Peas Wednesday Blogger Challenge
Challenge for Wednesday: It's the middle of the week. What do you start to look forward to, during the latter part of your week? Anything? Blog about it... is it something consistent week to week, or does it change as life changes?? Share about some things you are looking forward to.
When the middle of the week comes I find myself looking forwards to Sundays. I try not to book shifts for Sundays so I can look forwards to having at least one day off with the girls the week I have them. I also look forwards to going to church on Sundays. I worship every day but look forwards to the fellowship on Sundays.
When the middle of the week comes I find myself looking forwards to Sundays. I try not to book shifts for Sundays so I can look forwards to having at least one day off with the girls the week I have them. I also look forwards to going to church on Sundays. I worship every day but look forwards to the fellowship on Sundays.
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
2 Peas Tuesday Blogger Challenge
Challenge: Blog about your current fave song you like and why it's your favorite.. Have fun with this one, remember.. Music is indeed the soundtrack of our lives..
The song I love the most right now is The Heart of Worship by Matt Redmon. I have it on the worship CD by Michael W. Smith. The words are this:
When the music fades
And all is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring something that's of worth
That will bless your heart
I'll bring you more than a song
For a song in itself is not what You have required
You search much deeper within through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
King of endless worth
No one could express
How much You deserve
Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is Yours
Ev'ry single breath.
This song just speaks to my heart. It reminds me that I need to always have the focus on Jesus and not on all the other "stuff" that goes on around me. The song makes me want to worship with all I have.
The song I love the most right now is The Heart of Worship by Matt Redmon. I have it on the worship CD by Michael W. Smith. The words are this:
When the music fades
And all is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring something that's of worth
That will bless your heart
I'll bring you more than a song
For a song in itself is not what You have required
You search much deeper within through the way things appear
You're looking into my heart
I'm coming back to the heart of worship
And it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made it
When it's all about You
It's all about You, Jesus
King of endless worth
No one could express
How much You deserve
Though I'm weak and poor
All I have is Yours
Ev'ry single breath.
This song just speaks to my heart. It reminds me that I need to always have the focus on Jesus and not on all the other "stuff" that goes on around me. The song makes me want to worship with all I have.
Sunday, July 23, 2006
My Favorite Things Saturday - Coutts Cofee Shop
This is my all time favorite place to go for coffee. It is worth the 20 minute drive to Perth to be able to be there. I love their flavored coffees and I love just sitting there reading or writing while I drink my coffee in their beautiful surroundings.
Sunday, July 09, 2006
Tuesday, July 04, 2006
IF NOT NOW, WHEN?
This sentence inspires me so much. If not now when? That is how I want to live my life. I want to seize every moment, every day, every relationship. I want to live my life to the fullest and I will never do that unless I seize the moment. If not now, when?
Sunday, July 02, 2006
My Favorite Things Saturday - Amber's smile
One of my favorite things is this beautiful smile that Amber gets when she is completely relaxed and happy. It makes me happy!!
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
2 PEAS BLOGGER CHALLENGE
challenge:list 5 things that you like about yourself this might even be great for an 'about me' LO later on
AESOME CHALLENGE!! hERE'S THE 5 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT ME
#1 - I AM THE BEST MOM I CAN BE
#2 - I AM FULL OF LOVE FOR GOD
#3 - I AM FULL OF LOVE FOR OTHERS
#4 - I AM A GOOD LISTENER
#5 - I AM STRONG
AESOME CHALLENGE!! hERE'S THE 5 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT ME
#1 - I AM THE BEST MOM I CAN BE
#2 - I AM FULL OF LOVE FOR GOD
#3 - I AM FULL OF LOVE FOR OTHERS
#4 - I AM A GOOD LISTENER
#5 - I AM STRONG
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
The Newest Member Of Our Family
This is Cinnamon - the newest member of our family. I had no real intention of getting a puppy. I took Emily to the pet store a little over a week ago and she was petting him and looked at me with her huge eyes and said "Mommy - I just fell in love." Needless to say - we took him home.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Feeling Good
I have been spending a lot of time lately focusing on making improvements in my life. Focusing on setting goals to achieve what I really want. Focusing on creating better relationships with the people in my lives. I attendee a Pathways seminar the past few days and learned so many amazing things that are going to be able to help me be able to communicate better. I am looking forwards to learning more and using the skills I have learned. Right now I am feeling good.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
2 Peas Blogger Challenge
Today's Challenge
1. FIRST NAME? Sandy
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? my birth mom
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Monday night
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? I like it when I have taken the time to write not just scribbled in a hurry
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? black forest ham
6. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? 2 beautiful girls
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I think so
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? I journal everywhere - here on my blog, on my scrapbook pages and in books and papers all over my house
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? not usually
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? nope - got them out in grade 7
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? I don't think so
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? never
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? as I get older I am getting to be a sronger person - more aware of my own personal power
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? vanilla bean
16. SHOE SIZE? 6 1/2
17. RED OR PINK? PINK!!
18. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I can be too emotional and too anxious
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? my girls when they are at their dad's house
20. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? 1976 Ottawa Ontario
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? bare feet, blue and white polka dot pj pants
22. WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? chocolate rice krispy squares
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? A Better Way by Downhere
24 IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? defiantely pink
25. FAVORITE SMELL? either vanilla or citrus
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED WITH ON THE PHONE? my best friend Steve
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU MEET? their smile(or lack of)
28. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I guess my creativity, my art
29. FAVORITE DRINK? coffee - any kind as long as it is black and hot
30. FAVORITE SPORT? swimming
31. HAIR COLOR? right now it's light brown with blond highlights, normally a medium brown
32. EYE COLOR? blue
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? nope - reading glasses
34. FAVORITE FOOD? wienerschnitzel from Maxamillians
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? happy ending
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Hostage
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? white
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? fall
39. HUGS OR KISSES? both - especailly from my girls
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? coconut cream pie
41. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? nothing right now
42. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? it's just black
43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? music I love, kids playing and laughing
44. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME the Bahamas
46. IF YOU COULD PICK ANY TWO PEOPLE TO HAVE DINNER WITH, WHO WOULD THEY BE? I would want to have dinner with Jesus
Have fun with it!
1. FIRST NAME? Sandy
2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? my birth mom
3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Monday night
4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? I like it when I have taken the time to write not just scribbled in a hurry
5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? black forest ham
6. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? 2 beautiful girls
7. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I think so
8. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? I journal everywhere - here on my blog, on my scrapbook pages and in books and papers all over my house
9. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? not usually
10. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? nope - got them out in grade 7
11. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? I don't think so
13. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? never
14. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? as I get older I am getting to be a sronger person - more aware of my own personal power
15. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? vanilla bean
16. SHOE SIZE? 6 1/2
17. RED OR PINK? PINK!!
18. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? I can be too emotional and too anxious
19. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? my girls when they are at their dad's house
20. WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? 1976 Ottawa Ontario
21. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? bare feet, blue and white polka dot pj pants
22. WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? chocolate rice krispy squares
23. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? A Better Way by Downhere
24 IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? defiantely pink
25. FAVORITE SMELL? either vanilla or citrus
26. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED WITH ON THE PHONE? my best friend Steve
27. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU MEET? their smile(or lack of)
28. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? I guess my creativity, my art
29. FAVORITE DRINK? coffee - any kind as long as it is black and hot
30. FAVORITE SPORT? swimming
31. HAIR COLOR? right now it's light brown with blond highlights, normally a medium brown
32. EYE COLOR? blue
33. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? nope - reading glasses
34. FAVORITE FOOD? wienerschnitzel from Maxamillians
35. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? happy ending
36. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Hostage
37. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? white
38. SUMMER OR WINTER? fall
39. HUGS OR KISSES? both - especailly from my girls
40. FAVORITE DESSERT? coconut cream pie
41. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? nothing right now
42. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? it's just black
43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? music I love, kids playing and laughing
44. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Beatles
45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME the Bahamas
46. IF YOU COULD PICK ANY TWO PEOPLE TO HAVE DINNER WITH, WHO WOULD THEY BE? I would want to have dinner with Jesus
Have fun with it!
Sunday, June 11, 2006
Friday, June 09, 2006
My new Scrap/Painting Area
I got so tired of always trying to find all of my supplies so I turned my closet into a scrap/painting area. Worked on it all week. Heree's the finished product.
2 Peas Friday Blogger Challenge
Join us today/Friday if you blog. Challenge: Share with the rest of us, some of your most FUNNIEST MOMENTS in your life. Have fun! Could be anything.. just funny things you remember!
Pretty much all of the funny things I remember are things my daughters have said. They are so innocent and almost anything can come out of their mouths. One was when Emily told me she wanted to be a pinecone when she grew up because they were pretty (she was 3 at the time.) Another was when Amber tried to convince me to come live at her dad's house with him and his girlfriend. She told me that daddy had two pillows on his bed - one for him and one for Amanda and that I could sleep on the couch. It was so honest and so innocent - it was so cute! (She was 6.)
Pretty much all of the funny things I remember are things my daughters have said. They are so innocent and almost anything can come out of their mouths. One was when Emily told me she wanted to be a pinecone when she grew up because they were pretty (she was 3 at the time.) Another was when Amber tried to convince me to come live at her dad's house with him and his girlfriend. She told me that daddy had two pillows on his bed - one for him and one for Amanda and that I could sleep on the couch. It was so honest and so innocent - it was so cute! (She was 6.)
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
2 Peas Wednesday Blogger Challenge
Join us today/Wednesday if you blog. Challenge: Let's talk about scrapbooking supplies, this should be fun!
Fave patterned paper line right now: anything by basic grey - their stuff is awesome!!
Fave kind of ribbon: I don't usually use ribbons - hmmm maybe I'll have to search ebay
Fave embellishment you just love using: rub on letters
Fave font: americana bt - it is a great journaling font - easy to read
Fave cardstock: bazzill
Fave rubons: I love the heidi swapp letters and the making memories letters
Fave alphabet stickers: anything that matches the page I am working on
and last but not least, your most fave scrapbooker, someone you look up to.. and admire?? Have anyone? I love Ali Edwards and Amy Grendell - both gardengirls - both amazing work capturing everyday moments
Fave patterned paper line right now: anything by basic grey - their stuff is awesome!!
Fave kind of ribbon: I don't usually use ribbons - hmmm maybe I'll have to search ebay
Fave embellishment you just love using: rub on letters
Fave font: americana bt - it is a great journaling font - easy to read
Fave cardstock: bazzill
Fave rubons: I love the heidi swapp letters and the making memories letters
Fave alphabet stickers: anything that matches the page I am working on
and last but not least, your most fave scrapbooker, someone you look up to.. and admire?? Have anyone? I love Ali Edwards and Amy Grendell - both gardengirls - both amazing work capturing everyday moments
Tuesday, June 06, 2006
Just some photos
My client and I went on a country drive yesterday - these are some of the sights we saw.
2 Peas Blogger Challenge
Join us today/Tuesday if you blog. Challenge: If you could relive your life, and change only one thing, what would it be? Share your thoughts.
Wow - this is a tough one - it's hard to know what I would change as I think all the experiences I have had to this point have shaped me into the woman I am today. I guess if I had to pick one thing though, it would be that I would have worked harder at saving my marriage. I grew up wanting a family so badly and wanting kids who had a mom and a dad together. They still have a mom and a dad who love them very much, but I think I would have tried a lot harder to see if our marriage could have worked so that we could all still be a family and the girls could have their parents together.
Wow - this is a tough one - it's hard to know what I would change as I think all the experiences I have had to this point have shaped me into the woman I am today. I guess if I had to pick one thing though, it would be that I would have worked harder at saving my marriage. I grew up wanting a family so badly and wanting kids who had a mom and a dad together. They still have a mom and a dad who love them very much, but I think I would have tried a lot harder to see if our marriage could have worked so that we could all still be a family and the girls could have their parents together.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Teen Challenge Choir
I had the amazing priviledge during this morning's church service to see this amazing choir perform. The choir is made up of men who are recovering from substance abuse. These men are so empowering and amazing. They have all come to a place in their lives where they realized that with the help of Christ that they could recover from their substance abuse. They all have such a passion and love for Christ and are allowing Christ to guide their lives every single day, and every single step of their recovery. They made a huge impact on me, for I too am a recovering addict. Through their songs, and testimonies I found even more strength and even more desire to live my life for Christ every single day in the same way as these men. The Teen Challenge Program runs all over Canada and the US and is not government funded. Today I signed up to help 1 man go through this program by pledging only $30 a month to help cover the costs for him to enter this Christ based rehab program. There are actually men who are dying of overdoses waiting on lists to enter this program and all I had to do to help was offer $30.00 a month to potentially stop that from happening. I probably spend more than that each month on my weekly visits to Tim Hortons with my girls. By sponsoring 1 man, I am giving someone the chance to learn as I have through my recovery that Christ loves every single one of us and that Christ can help us in all we do. In Christ we will find the strength to do what we may otherwise think as the impossible. If we give Christ control of our lives and live our lives daily for Him we can be so very blessed. I encourage anyone who frequents my blog to please visit the web link I added above. Please add theses strong, brave men, and this amazing ministry to your prayers, and please, please think of sponsoring someone to go through this program. By sponsoring, we are helping to plant the seeds of God in these men who can do incredible things with their lives. I know in my recovery, God has done so many incredible things, because someone believed in me enough to stand by me.
Beautiful Sunday 06/04/06
My Beautiful Sunday entry - I have no clue what kind of flower this is but I love it!!
My Favorite Things Saturday
I absolutely love the detail on this motorcycle bag - I had to stop in the parkinglot at work to get this photo.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
My thoughts this morning.
I was sitting here this morning thinking about my life. I just sat watching my girls thinking "LIFE IS GOOD." Then I began thinking "GOD IS GOOD!" For it is He that has given me this life that I am so loving. It is through His love and strength and patience that I have come to the point that I am creating this life I love. It is because I chose to turn my life to God and I got to the point that I knew I could no longer control my own life - all I was doing was messing up. I am so thankful that He brought me to a place where I recognized that I needed Him in the driver seat. As long as I surrender to His will and seek His strength and guidance in all I do I know that I will be loved and blessed. God is amazing. He does amazing things, and has worked incredible miracles in my life. Anyone who knows there is something missing in their life needs to seek God - for it is that unconditional love that most of us have been missing. When we seek God we begin to understand that we are never alone and that we are surrounded by more unconditional love than we will know what to do with. All it takes is asking God into your heart and choosing to follow the directions He leads you. Amazing things will come.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
My Favorite Things Saturday - Amber (On Sunday)
My photo for My Favorite Things Saturday is my oldest daughter Amber. She has a love of trying new things and accomplishing whatever she puts hermind to. She inspires me to be the same.
Beautiful Sunday
Here is my photo for Beautiful Sunday. This is a bush at my girl's favorite park. I think it is gorgeous!!
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
2 Peas Wednesday Blogger Challenge
Join us today if you blog. challenge: Random YOU:
Fave hair style you ever had: actually the one I have right now (my pic on the blog)
Fave song on the radio you just love right now: My Jesus by Todd Agnew
Fave tv show: criminal minds
Fave musical artist: Casting Crowns & Pocket Full of Rocks
Fave thing to eat for supper: spaghetti with sauce & ground beef
Fave movie: Ever After
Best date you ever went on: my ex-husband took me to a spa for the day, they did my hair & makeup and I got dressed there then he took me to a restaurant overlooking the city that turns. It was for our anniversary and it was awesome!!
Your most fave friend: My best friend is Steve - he is my strength - he has stuck with me through a lot of crap
The best Christmas present you ever recvd to date: the Christmas my 1st daughter was born my ex-husband gave me a saphire ring. It always reminded me of being a mom.
Fave hair style you ever had: actually the one I have right now (my pic on the blog)
Fave song on the radio you just love right now: My Jesus by Todd Agnew
Fave tv show: criminal minds
Fave musical artist: Casting Crowns & Pocket Full of Rocks
Fave thing to eat for supper: spaghetti with sauce & ground beef
Fave movie: Ever After
Best date you ever went on: my ex-husband took me to a spa for the day, they did my hair & makeup and I got dressed there then he took me to a restaurant overlooking the city that turns. It was for our anniversary and it was awesome!!
Your most fave friend: My best friend is Steve - he is my strength - he has stuck with me through a lot of crap
The best Christmas present you ever recvd to date: the Christmas my 1st daughter was born my ex-husband gave me a saphire ring. It always reminded me of being a mom.
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Favorite Things Saturday
I absolutely love antiques. I can spend hours just walking through antique shops looking around. I love taking my camera and taking as many pictures as I can.
2 Peas Saturday Blog Challenge
Join us today/Saturday if you blog. Challenge: Photographs. We love em. What is your fave photo size to scrapbook? 4x6? 2x3? wallets? 5x7? 8x10? larger? Blog about your fave photo choices!
I typically scrap 4x6 photos in my albums of the kids, 5x7 in my faith album and any size in my Me album. I guess it depends on the picture and the journaling. Really special photos usually are larger.
I typically scrap 4x6 photos in my albums of the kids, 5x7 in my faith album and any size in my Me album. I guess it depends on the picture and the journaling. Really special photos usually are larger.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
2 New Layouts
Did both of these at my NSD Crop I attended - had lots of fun with both.
This first one is based on Psalm 1:1-2 "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is the law of the Lord, and on His law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields it's fruit in it's season and it's leaf does not wither. In all he does he prospers."I took this photo last summer and thought it suited this scripture perfectly.
This second page is based on Psalm 111:2,3 "The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who have pleasure into hem. His work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever."
This second page is based on Psalm 111:2,3 "The works of the Lord are great, studied by all who have pleasure into hem. His work is honorable and glorious, and His righteousness endures forever." Wednesday, May 10, 2006
{21} Days - Days 10 - 15
It's been awhile since I posted any of my completed {21} Day Challenge Pages - so here they are.
Monday, May 08, 2006
2 Peas Monday Blogger Challenge
Join us today if you blog.
Challenge: Blog about your favorites. (foods)
Fave coffee: I absolutely love anything dark roast by The Second Cup
Fave tea: lemon
Fave jam: strawberry
Fave Peanut Butter: smooth
Fave sandwich: tuna or egg salad
Fave fast food item: bacon double cheeseburger & fries from McDonals
Fave appetizer: fried mushrooms
Fave summertime drink: lemonaid
Fave fruit: strawberries
Fave vegetable: orange peppers
Fave indulgence: any kind of chocolate mousse cake
Challenge: Blog about your favorites. (foods)
Fave coffee: I absolutely love anything dark roast by The Second Cup
Fave tea: lemon
Fave jam: strawberry
Fave Peanut Butter: smooth
Fave sandwich: tuna or egg salad
Fave fast food item: bacon double cheeseburger & fries from McDonals
Fave appetizer: fried mushrooms
Fave summertime drink: lemonaid
Fave fruit: strawberries
Fave vegetable: orange peppers
Fave indulgence: any kind of chocolate mousse cake
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
2 Peas Tuesday Blogger Challenge
Join us today if you blog! Challenge: this is a fun one! Blog about your most fave summertime dessert! What do you really enjoy each and every summer???? Share the recipe if you can! It can be somewhat of a tradition... or it can be just a brand new recipe you just found and wanna try! Just share your fave summertime recipe! Here's my all time favorite - I like it served with whipped cream all over it!! YUM!!
Monday, May 01, 2006
{21} Days 5 - 7
Sticker letters on this one (above the photo) say I am an artist!
This page consists of journaling about how hard it is to change a habit that is deeply ingrained. 2 Peas Monday Blogger Challenge
It's a new month! Join us today if you blog. Challenge: If you had to pick one person, that was alive right now.. who would you choose to spend an entire day with??? I had to really think about this one - there are so many possible answers I could have given - it was very hard just choosing one. I think I would like to spend the day with a Christian author named Judy Meyer. Her books have meant so much to me - I turn to them when I need help understanding something I am going through. I have a dream of writing a book one day. I would hope to talk with her about her incredible strength and faith, and talk about writing.
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