Friday Fill-in: Fun, Fun, Fun, Fun...

Happy Friday, everyone!!  Sorry it has been awhile again.  I am trying to sneak in some homework, worship prep for Bible study and some real quality time with the kids.  Also, I have been seriously trying to write...stories, that is.  Anyway, if you are wondering where I am, that's where.


Here's a Fill-in, though.  Thought I could at least do that!!

And...here we go! 

1. In the near darkness I wake in the morning to the alarm.  And then I sigh...At least it's Friday today!!

2. I will be drinking coffee this morning till further notice.  It's just one of those mornings, ya know?

3. But this song, though horrid, always gets stuck in my head!!
(Hee! Hee!  Now it's in yours!!)

4. I'd like to throw all of the housework I have to do in the stream. Perhaps it would just float away???  Maybe I should just do it instead!!

5. It's always nice to wake up to the sun shining, the birds singing and the fresh smell of coffee.

6. We have small group on Sunday which is always good, especially now that we are studying Hosea, and is filled with pleasant company.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to doing some more of our couple study that the hubby and I are doing, and perhaps watching a movie, tomorrow my plans include driving people places and then doing the WHOLE large group time (twice!!) for Promiseland and Sunday, I want to relax, go to small group, and then relax some more!!

Friday Fill-in: Party Animals

Tomorrow is Miss Ems 4th birthday party.  She is really excited.  I hope everything goes alright.  She wanted an Animal birthday, so that is what we are going with!  Should be awesome.


Since I am busy cleaning, baking and prepping for 23 people (adults and kids) to descend on our modest abode, I leave you with a Friday Fill-in today!!

1. Bring your favorite mug and we can do coffee together.  Wouldn't that be fun?  With all my friends, internet and in person?  It would be fun to meet y'all.

2. Batteries are included.  Ever.  In toys.  Blah.

3. This cold weather is exactly what is making me go a little bit wonky.  I long for sun, warmth and flowers, butterflies, picnics, bbqs, bike rides, park playdates....

4. Well, you see, I am tired.  It is still early in the morning and my coffee hasn't kicked in yet.  That should explain everything!

5. I hope Spring comes soon!  

6. But what if it never stops being winter?

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to decorating a cake for Emma's party with my Mom (I love cake decorating!), tomorrow my plans include throwing a birthday party for Miss Ems and then going rollerskating with my Ranger group (Please pray I don't break anything!) and Sunday, I want to take care of my blisters (I know there will be some from rollerskating), rest and relax and then watch The Amazing Race!

Friday Fill-in: Camping

Off to camp today!!  Here's a little Friday Fill-in while I go pack!!




1. Ooooh, I have to go to camp this weekend.  Should be okay.  We are in buildings.  That will be nice.

2. It is so cold outside (-30*C/-22*F), I can't stand it!  I want spring to be here soon.  I want to do some gardening, play outside, go for walks...

3. How the heck did I end up with so many emails in my inbox?  I need to go through them again and trash a whole bunch....Time consuming, though.

4. The shoe store is one of my favorite places to visit.  I love shoes!!  I could have a whole room just devoted to shoe storage.  Wouldn't that be awesome???  Who's with me??

5. I'm not a lucky person, I'm not!  That being said, I have already won 2 coffees on Tim Horton's Roll Up the Rim to Win contest this year.  They have a button that the have to press and it makes a loud noise.  They also yell out "We have a winner!"  Makes you feel kinda special!!

6. I have been working on my testimony for Monday night and it has to be good.  Well, it doesn't have to be.  I just want to show God's work in my life for His Glory.  It has been fun to see where God has taken me.  Now if only I can find a song that I want to sing...

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to camp, tomorrow my plans include more camping and Sunday, I want to come home, take a shower, cuddle my kids and rest!

Friday Fill-In: Disneyfied

I can't believe I haven't blogged in a week.  Well, I am sorry for that.  I have been busy and have had 2 sick kids in the house.  And then one of them decided to get pink-eye on top of it all.  Sigh...

I hope you have all been having a good week.  I know it has been busy, but it has been a good week.  God is working on me constantly these days.  Hard work, but so worth it.

I have also started reading "Wuthering Heights" for the first time.  It is good.  Sad, but good.  I love reading The Classics.  So much literature I haven't read yet.  So little time. LOL!!!

Well, it is Friday, but my brain is elsewhere...So here's a FUN Friday Fill-in.  Hope you have a great day!

And...here we go!

1. So many of us want to be Princesses and Pirates.

2. Cinderella succeeded even in hardship.  She is amazing!!  (And she has mice and birds for friends!!)

3. Those who are accepting of another's imperfections are just like Belle.  She looked past appearances and saw the man under the Beast.

4. Nemo is waiting quietly.

5. Light is in both the light sabers and the moons of Star Wars.

6. Mickey Mouse is the best mouse of all that is ordinary.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to yo-ho, yo-ho, a pirate's life for me, tomorrow my plans include waiting for my Prince to come and Sunday, I want to fly like Peter Pan!

Friday Fill-In: Ahhh the Weekend...

And...here we go!

1. Right now I need a nap.  I am feeling tired, especially since the roads have been tricky to drive on this week.

2. Coffee is what's in my glass.

3. A copy of this letter is saved in a special place that only I know.

4. A fruit smoothy is best with a spoon.  We made some last night at Guides.  They would have been great with a spoon, especially the REALLY thick ones.

5. The best movie I've seen lately is "Tangled".  Loved every single minute of it.  Funny, humourus and a good princess movie.  A must-see if you haven't seen it yet.

6. Cozy sweaters: like; My new polka dotted, aloe filled and scented socks: love.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to resting and hanging out with the family, tomorrow my plans include driving around, going to church and SLEEPING IN and Sunday, I want to sleep in, rest and have a good meeting with my Ranger group!

Friday Fill-In: Happy Halloween!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!  Here's some Friday fill-in fun!!

1. While the cat's away the mice will run around searching for food, make a mess and generally reek havoc on the cat's territory.  All in good fun, right?

2. Reese Peanut Butter Cups are fabuloso!  That's all that needs to be said about that!

3. Children are a gift from the Lord and I can't imagine my life without them.  Here are some examples of what has been said recently around our house:

Me: "Emma, why do you like Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story character) so much?"
Emma: "Because I just love him!"

Me: "Emma decided to rip the stings off her princess wand!"
Emma: "And I'm sorry!"

Lady that works in Aidan's Lunchroom: "How are you doing today, Aidan?"
Aidan: "Fine.  Thank-you for asking!"

You can't make this stuff up!!

4. The shoes come off when I get home from work or shopping or what have you.   My feet are free!!

5. This may seem odd, but my Mom kinda freaked me out last night in her clown costume.  She looked too realistic!

6. I have nothing to do tonight and that seems like a fine idea to me!  I need a down night!!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to doing nothing, tomorrow my plans include running to the bank and church and Sunday, I want to go grocery shopping and then spend the afternoon at my parent's house and go trick-or-treating with the kids later!

Friday Fill-In: Happy Thanksgiving!

1. My favorite month is December because it has Christmas and my birthday and New Years, all within a week of each other.  I love October, too because of Thanksgiving and Halloween.

2. Today there is a fresh breeze.  It is a beautiful fall day outside.  (I was going to write 'Spring day' because it is so warm outside!)

3. I love to sniff baked good and coffee.  Yummy!!  The question is: Can you just sniff and not eat?

4. A cookie is what I like to have as a treat for breakfast.  That's just because we made some M&M Pretzel cookies this week and they are delicious.  Kim has the recipe here.

5. The hobby I enjoy most is singing.  Then music in general.  I also love knitting in the fall and blogging.

6. Lions and tigers and bears oh my!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a Ranger meeting over fondues (cheese and chocolate) and planning our international trip for 2012, tomorrow my plans include the library, church and whatever else happens and Sunday, I want to knit, relax and have a nice Thanksgiving dinner at my Aunt and Uncle's house!

May you all have a blessed Thanksgiving, my Canadian friends!!  I am thankful that you take the time to read my blog.

Friday Fill-In: Yay for Friday!!

Life has been busy, running kids to school and such!!  Sorry I have not blogged as much as I should.  Thank goodness it is Friday and I feel like I can get my head out of the sand for a bit!!  Hope you have a great Friday.  Here's a short Friday Fill-in for the weekend!!  Enjoy!


1. My back still spasms every once and a while.  Just a reminder of my epidural and the blessed arrival of my two children!! LOL!!

2. I would love to see exotic animals in the wild.  (Like an African Safari!  That would be cool!)

3. Leaves are falling all around, and it is just a reminder of how short Fall is as a season.  I love this time of year, but it is over too quickly.

4. I suffer from a ton of forgetfulness.  That's unfortunate!

5. Healing is spending time in God's word and prayer time.  I love that time and it brings healing and renewal and puts things into perspective!  God is good.

6. Homework for Bible study, knitting Aidan's scarf and driving kids around is what I've been up to lately!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going to the corn maze, tomorrow my plans include a birthday party for Liam and doing some more homework and Sunday, I want to do more homework, do some baking and just relax with the family!

Friday Fill-In: A Long Weekend

Aidan is out early today.  It is a Friday on a long weekend.  Ahhh...life is good, at least for today.  Hope you all have a wonderful weekend (long or short) doing whatever you decide to do!!
 
1. Family is very important to me.  Without my family (and friends) where would I be??

2. I may get tired of driving back and forth. (To drop people off at school, that is!)  But, Aidan is really enjoying his new school and Emma will LOVE Preschool.

3. I love a good thinking movie, which is why I absolutely LOVED "Inception".  A must-see for those of you who like to leave a movie still thinking about it.  I need to rewatch it soon because I have so many unanswered questions.  Christopher Nolan is great at these types of movies.

4. Cold pizza makes a good meal.

5. I've got the coffee pot on, the house is quiet and it is just Emma and I, and we are both tired.  Makes for a quiet morning!

6. Another Oil Rig explosion: wth!!!  At least it was not as bad as the previous one, but still...Perhaps we should be taking more time, energy and care to make sure that rigs are in good working condition!!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to watching some more of the "Tin Man" miniseries on DVD (pretty good stuff), tomorrow my plans include going to the library and church and Sunday, I want to relax, grocery shop, supper with my family and then we are having our first Ranger meeting (Girl Guides - the older girls (high school age))!

Friday Fill-In: Here Today, Gone in a Few

Yes, I am alive!!  Camping was great.  The kids had a blast.  They LOVE camping.  Will have to do some more at some point.  Perhaps take Emma with me on a few more Guide camps.

I will be gone again on Tuesday till Saturday.  Hubby and I are taking a tent (yes, a tent) and heading for the hills.  (Literally...We are going to the mountains.  The Kootenay Mountains in BC to be exact!)  It should be fun.  I can't wait.

Needless to say, my house is a bit of a disaster.  Keeping bags around to repack for the next adventure.  The kids are staying at Camp Granny and Grandpa.  They should have a good time, too!  Lots of spoiling.  No worries there!!

I don't know how much I will be on here before I leave, so I will leave you with a lovely Friday Fill-in.

 

1. Music is so integral to my being.  I am constantly singing, humming or thinking of a song inside my head.  The soundtrack of my life, I like to say!  I am so glad that God created music!

2. Coffee is what I like first thing in the morning.  Is there anything else?

3. The first thing I said this morning was: "Have a good day!  I love you!".  I was saying goodbye to the husband as he left for work.  I also gave him a kiss, but I am not sure that counts as 'saying' something.  Although very important to our mornings!! :-)

4.  I have no idea; it's what's for dinner tonight.  Any suggestions?

5. It's all been a little rainy here since summer began.  They say we are getting the normal amount of rain, but it seems like it has rained every day.  I mean a day or two of rain is good.  But a day that starts out sunny and then rains EVERY afternoon is a bit much!!

6. Curling up with a good book is what I feel like doing right now.  Instead we are going out with Granny to do something, probably related to Vacation Bible School, which is sneaking up on us.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hanging out with the family and hubby, tomorrow my plans include packing, registration at Sears for Guides and church and Sunday, I want to go grocery shopping for our trip (snacks and things), have supper with the family, pack and just rest!

Friday Fill-In: Unlively and Unenergetic

 
1. Life is an adventure.
2. Sometimes it is hard to  keep going.  But, we must.  So up we get and start the new day.  (Today was one of those days!)

3. My last text message (or IM) ended in these three words: Bye, love you lots and lots.  I was typing for my son who is 6.  He was talking to his Grandma.  Yes, they grow up fast these days!! LOL!!

4. Chinese food/Omelets is what I'm thinking about for dinner sometime soon.  Probably will try the omelets tonight.  Never made them before, but I am determined to try!

5. On the 1st day of August I slept in late and ate cinamon buns.  T'was a good day.

6. I do not feel very lively and energetic.  I could use some more sleep.  Staying up too late reading my book!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to just hanging out with one of the kids and the hubby (other kid is going to a sleepover), tomorrow my plans include going to a birthday party for Maggie and then church and Sunday, I want to get to the lake and enjoy the wonderful outdoors with the kids, my mom and my sister!

Friday Fill-In: Disaster Zone Before Camp

Well, only 6 more days till I go to camp for 10 days.  I am starting to pack a bit.  Getting things together.  Should be an interesting time.  I am not sure how I will do leaving my family behind for that long, but I'll take it one step at a time.

I also wish I had my small bible back.  I am not sure where it went to.  Somewhere in the house.  Just not sure where.  I am going to look and see if I can find it somewhere.  I would like to have a Bible with me, just not my big one.

Since my house is in a disaster, birthday presents to buy and send away, etc., I am doing an easy blog today.
 
1. When it's quiet I like to spend time with God, coffee and my bible and journal.  That is the best thing and it leaves me feeling refreshed and re-energized.

2. I haven't really watched TV in what seems like a month.  I have been catching the odd show (America's Got Talent and Last Comic Standing), but nothing else has really caught my eye.

3. My heart is feeling happy today.  It has been a nice relaxing day with the kids and I had a friend over for coffee with her little guy.  It was nice.

4. I have a feeling that time will pass by quickly this July.  I can't believe it is already the 2nd!! LOL!!

5. In the town where I was born I live again.  It is SOOO expensive, though and our rent just went up again.  Sigh.  Life is tough in this city and money does not go as far as it did other places I have lived.  Calgary is a money hog!!

6. The wonderful way my husband makes me laugh and understands me is something I really love about my significant other.  God really did create him for me.  I have learned so much from him and continue to learn from him.  He has challenged me, which is great.  Also, the fact that I still feel unworthy of his love and continue to try and earn it, is good.  I think it has kept us healthy.  And he is hot!  So there!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to cuddling with the hubby, tomorrow my plans include a date day somewhere...hopefully the mountains and Sunday, I want to relax, finish getting ready for camp, helping Mom with more camp stuff, and basically focusing on camp stuff...ALOT!

Friday Fill-In: School's Out

Aidan is done Kindergarten.  I am in mourning?  I am feeling a bit nervous about him being at school all day next year?  I KNOW he is ready.  He needs more challenge.  He needs a different environment.  Less play.  More work, but in a fun way.  High interest.  That's what he needs.  So this is good.  He is moving on, growing up...Mommy just needs to let him!!

Here's something fun for your Friday!
 
1. On vacation, I like to do and see interesting things.  Go on tours of places, have picnics, and just explore.  Keeping busy and lounging around.  A nice balance is good!!

2. I am not big at swimming in the ocean.  I mean, I don't mind it, but I HATE the feeling of seaweed in the water.  YUCK!!  I would rather make a sand castle or collect sea shells.  That would be great.

3. One of my favorite vacation spots is anywhere in the mountains.  The mountains remind me of how GREAT and MIGHTY God is.  He is amazing.  I could just stare at them for hours.

4. I still pretend to see a man's face on a full moon.  The man in the moon still exists in my mind!

5. Up, up and away is what I will be doing in 13 days.  Flying to Guelph, Ontario for a camping trip for 10 days (tenting) with over 2500 other girls (ages 11+).  I am not sure if I am crazy or just insane.  This is what I am doing for FUN this summer???

6. Bananas are yummy with peanut butter.  Gonna have some for lunch.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going out for supper to celebrate the end of school and maybe watching "Twilight" and "New Moon", tomorrow my plans include a picnic for church and then working in Promiseland at church and Sunday, I want to hang out with the family...then I have to work one more Bingo for our trip (Sigh)!  MONDAY I AM GOING TO SLEEP IN!!!

Friday Fill-In: Date Night

I'm just gonna jump right in today!! Date night tonight!! Can't wait!!  (Did I use enough exclamation marks?)

 
1. Frida feels great.  I am glad this week is over.  It has been a long one...again.  So tired.  (Only 10 more days of school left!! YAY!!)


2. The solution is Jesus.  When in doubt always answer Jesus (at least that's what my kids think during our Family Nights!)

3. Last night, it took me no time at all to fall asleep.  I fell asleep watching the TV.  I hardly ever do that.  I had a huge headache, though.  Took some Aleve gel caps and was out like a  light.  Those pills are the bomb.

4. How about we declare tomorrow national sleep in day.  That way we all have to sleep in, no matter what.  Even those who have to work would have to sleep in.  (My sister would be all over this idea!)

5. Going out with the husband on a date is something I highly recommend!  There is nothing like spending time alone with the one your heart most desires. (That was very poetic!)

6. Imagine a pool of chocolate that only you had access to.  Hmmm...

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to date night, tomorrow my plans include sleeping in and doing Promiseland at church (haven't been in there in almost a month) and Sunday, I want to grocery shop early, spend some nice time with our small group at our end of the year brunch, and then have a nice supper with my family!

What do your plans include this weekend?

Friday Fill-In: Tomorrow to Disneyland

Well, tomorrow morning at 10:40am I will be leaving on a jet plane for the Happiest Place on Earth!  (Okay, I don't really BELIEVE that.  It only says it on a plaque!)  Anyway, it should be fun.  I promise to come back with stories and pictures galore!

If you think of it, please pray for the husband as he is taking care of the kids all day long for 4 days.  I think it is really good for them all because there is no Mommy to fall back on.  Daddy bonding time is good.  But a lot of work.  So, just pray for patience and energy for him.  I am so thankful for this opportunity to get away.  He is a really GREAT guy!!  I am blessed.

Anyway, since I have lots to do, please enjoy this wonderful Friday Fill-in!!  I'll be back on Wednesday!
 
1. My sweet children never fails to make me smile.  They are always giving me hugs, telling me I am the best Mommy.  Yesterday Aidan and I had a nice time in the morning packing and talking.  It was nice!!

2. I'm looking forward to going to Disneyland. One more sleep!!

3. The kidlets watching CBC kids is what I'm listening to right now.  It is "Super Why" right now, which is a great show about reading comprehension, spelling, letters, and problem solving.  It is great.  "Super Readers to the rescue!"

4. Potato salad must have a bit of zip in it! A bit of mustard usually does this nicely.  Otherwise I find it bland.

5. A fruitloop was the best thing I ate today.  Unhealthy, but they are yummy!!

6. Today was supposed to be nice, but now is quite chilly, forcing me to turn on the furnace.  YIKES!!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to hanging out with my sister and staying up late watching Disney movies, tomorrow my plans include flying to LA and eating supper at the Blue Bayou and riding Pirates of the Carribean and Sunday, I want to spend the whole day at Disneyland going on all the rides!

Friday Fill-In: Rally Day This Week and A Mouse Next

It is Friday...finally.  Some weeks it doesn't really matter, but this week it really does.  It hasn't been a particularly brutal week or anything.  I think I am just excited about Disneyland next weekend.  It has been making the week drag by.  Now that I am at the weekend, it seems like it should go by pretty quickly.

Tomorrow is Rally Day for Girl Guides across the country.  We are celebrating our 100 years!!  We are all meeting at the same time (poor girls on the East coast have to start meeting at 5:30am).  This is one of those times when it pays to be out West!! :-)  There will be live camera feeds to many of the major centers, a Flash Mob Dance, activities, a giant campfire and tons of fun.  It should be a fun albeit long day.  So, if you see a whole bunch of girls in uniform with matching backpacks, that's us!!

And yes, next week is my trip to Disneyland!!  I cannot wait.  We are going to have supper on Saturday night at the Blue Bayou (the restaurant that is right in Pirates of the Carribean).  You can watch the boats go past.  It is pretty expensive, but we usually try to do a nice meal for one night.  And who cares if the food is good or not!  You get to sit and watch people go by while IN Pirates of the Carribean - which is my favorite ride!!  The rest of the days we will be running around, trying to fit it all in in 2 days and a night.  Ahhh...girls' trips!!

 
1. I just had some mini carrot muffins for breakfast.  They were good, but I may need a snack.

2. I can't believe what day it is.  Finally it is the weekend.  Going out on a date tonight with the hubby.  Should be fun.

3. The third sentence on the 7th page of the book I'm reading: "Calpurnia always won, mainly because Atticus always took her side."  I am reading To Kill A Mockingbird because I never read it in school.  I know!!  How is that possible?  Jonathan laughs at me because I am reading this book for fun!  So far so good.

4. A nice cup of joe tickles my fancy. 

5. I was walking in Army and Navy last night and realized how much I love bargain stores.  Then I realized that I am exactly like my father....The HORROR! ;-)

6. The Office makes me laugh!  I love that show.  We have been watching the boxed set.  We are currently on Season Five.  Then what?  I guess we'll have to buy Season six.  Anyway, we were watching it the other night and I laughed so hard I literally spit all over myself.  While this was not attractive, it still is amazing how funny that show is sometimes.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to going out on a date and enjoying some alone time, tomorrow my plans include spending all day downtown with 2000 other girls at Rally Day and Sunday, I want to make muffins, go to small group, and then have a nice time with the family for supper!

Friday Fill-In: Spring Break!!

It is the first day of Spring Break.  We are hangin' out at home today.  Vegging and watching some Wonder Pets.  Should be a nice, relaxing day.
 
1. The right word is 'relax' today.  It is the first day of Spring Break and the weather is horrible outside.  A good day to hunker down inside and play with the kids.  Perhaps knit.  Do some laundry with the new washer and dryer.

2. Walk out and shut the door quietly, please. We are watching the Wonder Pets and everyone is enamored with it.  Including Maggie.

3. Up in the air in a plane is where I want to be.  Only a month and a half until Disneyland.  I can't wait.

4. Usually playing with my kids at home is where you'll find me.  I am a stay-at-home mom after all.  Where else would I be?

5. Ooh! What is that thing on my nose?  That's what I thought this morning when I woke up.  Turns out it is a scratch I gave myself when tossing and turning fighting off zombies in my sleep.  Didn't matter.  We all turned into one anyway.  What was the point?

6. Going here is a good idea.  (See below - Harry Potter Theme park at Universal in Orlando)  Perhaps next year...

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to perhaps some time with the hubby, tomorrow my plans include working in Promiseland and Sunday, I want to grocery shop, go to small group and then have supper with the family!

Friday Fill-in: Swim Test

It is Friday.  I am so happy (and sore from the swim test I had to do last night for Guides).  We have to do a test (swim 50m, tread water for one minute) so that we can do the water activities this summer at camp.  Anyway, as I was doing it I thought to myself, "How often do I actually swim when I go swimming?"  I have 2 kids who need me to help them in the water.  One of them likes to only play with toys.  So how often do I actually 'swim'?  It was an interesting question to ponder and the way my legs and arms are feeling today, I guess I actually haven't swam in a long time.

I passed so I can go and learn how to sail this summer at camp.  I have never been and really want to learn.  I am excited about that!!

I hope that whatever you do, you have a wonderful weekend.
 
1. Today I will be staying in my pajamas, doing crafts and homework for as long as the kids will let me.  Aidan does not have school today and Maggie is going to be late.  I plan on making the most of this!!

2. Tonight I will have a glass of wine and I say why not? It is Friday night of what seemed like a LONG week.  The time change really affected us all.  It will be nice to have a glass and unwind.

3. What do you think of the coverage of the ParaOlympics so far?  I think it is a shame that we cannot show the events when they are happening.  Those poor athletes work really hard to get to the Olympics and how can we watch them when they are on at such weird times??

4. At our house it's free Pastry Day til 1030 Friday! Or at least it would be if I had pastry.  Especially some baguettes with chocolate in the center....Oh how I wish I was eating one of those right now and sipping some coffee in a cafe in Paris...

5. People say that what we're all seeking is Jesus.  And I am one of those people.  Actually I think He will continue to seek you out even though you continue to deny Him.  He longs for you and loves you.  I just want you to know that today, even if you don't believe it.

6. The image I cherish most is the cross and the empty tomb.  That is the most important thing in my life and I could not live without it.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to wine (as stated above) and cuddling up with the hubby, tomorrow my plans include getting a new washer and dryer and doing some laundry and Sunday, I want to spend time with my parents and sister!

Friday Fill-In: Goin' on a Date

It has been so nice outside lately, that we have been taking our time getting home.  Today we spent a good hour at the park.  The kids were playing in the water.  Emma was soaked from head to toe.  Jackets are now in the washing machine.  Getting clean, of course.

Tonight, hubby is taking me out to see one of our favorite comedians: Jeremy Hotz.  He is really funny.  I will post a video at the end for you to watch.  Should be a good evening.

Hope you all are having a good day.  I am going to start a new blog, I think, about our walks to and from school.  I think that will be most interesting.  We'll see...

 
1. Why are you making baked goods when they only add to your hips?  (She asks herself as she continues to bake and make more goodies...and eat them.

2. I want you to take a nice long shower this afternoon and get all nice and gussied up for my date with the hubby.  I haven't done that for a long time.

3. I wish I was in charge of the Oscars then it will be on my terms.  Then I would make sure they were a classy event, like they used to be 20 years ago.

4. Aidan is definitely going to a new school next year, so we shall wait and see what happens. I think it will be really good for him.

5. I could use a nap.  I don't think that is going to happen today, though.  Perhaps a little lounging on the couch with a coke would help??

6. I am going to finish this blog entry and then watch some design shows on TV.  Yes, one of my favorite pastimes is watching the Home and Garden Network.  (And I'm proud of it, too!)

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to goin' out and hangin' with grown-ups and laughing, tomorrow my plans include running around getting party supplies for Emma's party and then goin' to church and Sunday, I want to hang out with my parents and perhaps go to Jenny's Oscar party!

Whatever you do this weekend, I hope you enjoy it.  Here's a little something to keep you smilin' while you do it. (Just a note: there are some curse words...)

Friday Fill-In: A quickie

 
1. A cup of tea is so soothing in the middle of the afternoon.  It will always remind me of my Granny, especially in a china tea cup.

2. A warm and cozy fireplace makes a place feel like home.  Wish we had one in our house.

3. Everything has its beauty, you just need to look for it.

4. Can you think of anything better than whipped cream and the taste of strawberries?

5. Art makes me ponder and think.

6. LOL I just noticed I forgot to put ice on my knee.  Better do that before hubby gets home.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to getting settled at camp, tomorrow my plans include making crafts and dressing like a Queen and Sunday, I want to come home, have a shower, a nice dinner and rest!