Monday, November 26
Thursday, November 1
Lots on the Go!
Well, it's been so long since I posted that I need to really think back as to what I've been doing....Hmm. Let's see, I gathered a bunch of stuff together to sell at Abby Middle School at a Kid's Toy and Clothing Sale. what a flop. They had us at tables lining the hallway of the school instead of the gym where we were supposed to be but wasn't because they double booked. Therefore, I didn't make any money at all. By the time I paid for the table rental and the clothing rack rental, that's pretty much what I sold. And for all the time and energy that went into getting everything together and then make arrangements for vehicles and the boys etc...it was totally not worth the hassle. I guess you live and learn.
Sue and I took a Home Decor course. That was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. I can make you a card or scrapbook you some pictures but when it comes to any sense of design in my house....not happening. Anyway, with the course there was a field trip. A very expensive field trip I might add. As you'll see at the bottom of this post the pictures of my brand new sleigh bed! YAY! I'm so excited. I can't wait to go to bed! tehehe. More about that later.
Lia splurged and bought Dave an I a brand new gas fireplace which was installed on Monday. It is awesome! and it should save us $$ on our energy bill this winter. However, (and anyone who knows me, knows there is always a story, nothing ever happens without incident) It got lost in translation from the lady at the showroom about installing a switch on the wall so the boys couldn't get at the button. This didn't happen and it wasn't "in the work order" Then I was asked by one of the installers for a 3 pronged extension cord. Well, I thought he needed it for a power tool or something. No, there is a cord that runs off the front of the unit to run the fan. NOT acceptable. I have children! Again, it's "not in the work order" They called the office and of course the guy who came to the house and made out the estimate wasn't working that day. He called me the following day and I told him that no only did the cord look tacky, but that I have children and the cord could easily get tripped over or pulled on. Had I known there was a cord, I would have booked and paid extra for it to be wired properly and out of sight. So now I have to wait another week for them to come and hard wire it in AND pay $150. What a joke
That brings us to Halloween, were Ryan dressed up as a Pirate and Shane was a lion. Same lion costume that Ryan had when he was two. Of course Ryan didn't want the hood up either, but I managed to distract Shane long enough so he forgot about it and he kept it on the whole way. We just did our street and the boys were great! After the first house, Shane had it mastered! He was literally running up driveways and stairs. He managed to get out trick and mumbled the rest. Then he would say 'thanks' and 'goodbye'. It was way too cute. At one point the little pumpkin bucket that Shane had for his candy kind of tripped him up, so Dave helped him up and attempted to pick up his bucket and carry it for him. Shane was having none of that! It was his bucket and he would carry it. It was actually pretty heavy near the end but he managed.
Ryan as a scary pirate! (We forgot his pirate hat in all the excitement)
Here is Shane trying to get the lion head off! He's not happy about it at all!
Trick or Treating.....our neighbours were great! One lady actually gave away huge suckers with little monster trucks. Shane was all over that!
Thanks for reading this long winded post....coming up is my Christmas Card all day workshop on Saturday then scrap club next week and so it continues.
Aysha, I am glad you got the weight of giving your notice off your shoulders. Must feel good. Ya, the Canadian dollar couldn't get any higher, what a rip off. I did and still have the measurements for your stuff. I will bring straps for the luggage to put on the roof in case it doesn't fit inside the van. I think what I'm going to do is take out the middle row, put the boys in the very back, that way there is a seat for your mom. There will be that space for Yoda between the front and back seats as well as a little trunk space. I think it will work ok, if not, i'll have the straps just in case. I can't believe it's only a month away. I better get my ass in gear....Can't wait to see you! Yay! I'm so excited! It's going to be a great Christmas! I need to get some things done before bed.....ahhh....anyhow, g'nite all.
Sue and I took a Home Decor course. That was a lot of fun and I learned a lot. I can make you a card or scrapbook you some pictures but when it comes to any sense of design in my house....not happening. Anyway, with the course there was a field trip. A very expensive field trip I might add. As you'll see at the bottom of this post the pictures of my brand new sleigh bed! YAY! I'm so excited. I can't wait to go to bed! tehehe. More about that later.
Lia splurged and bought Dave an I a brand new gas fireplace which was installed on Monday. It is awesome! and it should save us $$ on our energy bill this winter. However, (and anyone who knows me, knows there is always a story, nothing ever happens without incident) It got lost in translation from the lady at the showroom about installing a switch on the wall so the boys couldn't get at the button. This didn't happen and it wasn't "in the work order" Then I was asked by one of the installers for a 3 pronged extension cord. Well, I thought he needed it for a power tool or something. No, there is a cord that runs off the front of the unit to run the fan. NOT acceptable. I have children! Again, it's "not in the work order" They called the office and of course the guy who came to the house and made out the estimate wasn't working that day. He called me the following day and I told him that no only did the cord look tacky, but that I have children and the cord could easily get tripped over or pulled on. Had I known there was a cord, I would have booked and paid extra for it to be wired properly and out of sight. So now I have to wait another week for them to come and hard wire it in AND pay $150. What a joke
That brings us to Halloween, were Ryan dressed up as a Pirate and Shane was a lion. Same lion costume that Ryan had when he was two. Of course Ryan didn't want the hood up either, but I managed to distract Shane long enough so he forgot about it and he kept it on the whole way. We just did our street and the boys were great! After the first house, Shane had it mastered! He was literally running up driveways and stairs. He managed to get out trick and mumbled the rest. Then he would say 'thanks' and 'goodbye'. It was way too cute. At one point the little pumpkin bucket that Shane had for his candy kind of tripped him up, so Dave helped him up and attempted to pick up his bucket and carry it for him. Shane was having none of that! It was his bucket and he would carry it. It was actually pretty heavy near the end but he managed.
Ryan as a scary pirate! (We forgot his pirate hat in all the excitement)
Here is Shane trying to get the lion head off! He's not happy about it at all!
Trick or Treating.....our neighbours were great! One lady actually gave away huge suckers with little monster trucks. Shane was all over that!
More candy....
More Candy!
Look at the stash! I had to put it away and we'll ration it! The boys aren't happy about that.
Ryan is definitely my son. Look how he's separated his candy by type....LOL.
Ryan is definitely my son. Look how he's separated his candy by type....LOL.
OK, here is our king bed before.....how boring, no headboard. I had taken the blankets off before I remembered to take a picture. The lighting isn't that great....sorry.
Here is my beautiful new very tall sleigh bed....Isn't it gorgeous! I can't wait to go to bed! The sheets and duvet cover are a flannel, so it's warm and very super soft........:)
It takes up quite a bit more of the room to the foot of the bed. Whatever, who cares! isn't it beautiful!?
My side of the gorgeous bed. I might need a stool to get into it. Now I just need to get Mike and Sue over to lay some laminate, paint the walls, put up some baseboards and make some curtains...lol. I'm on my way though.......I know you're all jealous! lol.
My side of the gorgeous bed. I might need a stool to get into it. Now I just need to get Mike and Sue over to lay some laminate, paint the walls, put up some baseboards and make some curtains...lol. I'm on my way though.......I know you're all jealous! lol.Thanks for reading this long winded post....coming up is my Christmas Card all day workshop on Saturday then scrap club next week and so it continues.
Aysha, I am glad you got the weight of giving your notice off your shoulders. Must feel good. Ya, the Canadian dollar couldn't get any higher, what a rip off. I did and still have the measurements for your stuff. I will bring straps for the luggage to put on the roof in case it doesn't fit inside the van. I think what I'm going to do is take out the middle row, put the boys in the very back, that way there is a seat for your mom. There will be that space for Yoda between the front and back seats as well as a little trunk space. I think it will work ok, if not, i'll have the straps just in case. I can't believe it's only a month away. I better get my ass in gear....Can't wait to see you! Yay! I'm so excited! It's going to be a great Christmas! I need to get some things done before bed.....ahhh....anyhow, g'nite all.
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