Happy Birthday, Jonathan!!

Happy birthday to my husband, my friend, my favorite man, my soulmate. I love you so much and consider it a priviledge and a blessing to have you in my life. God is good and He has been good to me through you!! I love you always and forever, no matter what!!
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Now for a few answers to questions for Gal Friday:

Girl Guide Cookies:


They are not really the same as Girl Scout cookies. We sell 2 different types (chocolate mint in the fall and Chocolate sandwich & Vanilla sandwich in the spring!!). The traditional sandwich cookies are great and best sellers. I would love to send you a box to try (since I am a guide leader, I know how to get some!!) Let me know.

Chuck Wagon Races: (Or the Chucks)

It is a race of 4 wagons around a track. I can't really explain it, so the best explaination I could find was here. There is even a picture and an explaination of why it was started. It is fun to watch. My family and I used to each choose a wagon each heat (there are 9 heats with 4 wagons in each). Each night, if they come in first in their heat, they win day money. Then if their total times over the 9 nights is low enough, they compete on Sunday night in the last heat for $100,000. It is pretty fun, and a tradition. The voice of the Chucks (Joe Carbury) is retiring this year after doing it for 42 years. I have no idea who they will get to replace him...

I will try and take my own pics on Friday. It should be fun.

A Stampeding Good Time

Yes, we did the Stampede yesterday. Always a lot of fun, but everyone is always tired afterwards.

We took the C-Train down to the grounds. (Parked at the Zoo) After missing 2 trains, (Thank-you Calgary Transit!!) we decided to put down the stroller. I would carry Emma and Jonathan would herd Aidan onto the train while lugging the stroller. I prayed that we would get on the next train, as Aidan was getting very impatient. We did and it ended up being a train that was going to the Stampede. (Otherwise we would have had to transfer.) Thank-you God for tiny blessings!!

We get to the grounds and we are all herded like a bunch of cattle through the gates. (Seems apropos for the Stampede!)

Aidan went on lots of rides (pictured above) and Emma went on her first Merry-go-round ride. Daddy took her on again for the second time, while Aidan and I were waiting to get on the roller coaster(see above). We stood in line for 25 mins. to go on it, but Aidan loved it. Well worth the wait, I suppose.

I am astounded by the price of everything these days. Those mini donuts (you know the ones you can't stop eating) used to be 3 bags for $5. Now?? They are 2 bags for $5!! Crazy. They are just dough, sugar and cinnamon. How much does that cost??? Games are also now $3 as opposed to $2. Perhaps I am just getting old. Soon I will be saying, "Remember when...."

Everyone had a good time, I suppose. We had no problems getting on the train to go home. We even rode the train with some people that we had ridden with on the way down. After stopping for Slurpee's (a tradition of Stampede day) we got home in one piece at 3 or so. Emma went for a nap, Aidan watch Monsters Inc. and Jonathan and I vegged. I am still recovering.

The good news? I get to go back with my sister on Friday night to watch the chuck wagon races. Then we get to go to the West Jet barns and meet the chuck wagon driver for West Jet. I am so excited....

A Little Bit about Me

A Little About Me
1) Eye Colour	green (left eye); grey (right eye)
2) Hair Colour	brownish red
3) Height	5'5"
4) Right or Left Handed	Right Handed
5) Your Weakness	Very stubborn, perfectionist, like to be in control
6) Your Fears	Big boats, thunderstorms, horror movies
7) Your Most Overused Phrase	Seriously
8) Thoughts First Waking Up	I wonder if my kids are awake...
9) Your Best Physical Feature	My eyes
10) Your Bedtime	11:00pm
11) Pepsi or Coke	Coke
12) McDonalds or Burger King	Burger King
13) Ice Cream or Yogurt	Ice Cream
14) Pizza or Chinese	Chinese
15) Waffles or Pancakes	Waffles
16) Single or Group Dates	Single
17) Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea	Lipton
18) Chocolate or Vanilla	Chocolate
19) Cappuccino or Coffee	Coffee, please
20) Do You Smoke	Not on your life
21) Do You Drink	Maybe 2 times a year
22) Do You Swear	When I really hurt myself
23) Do You Sing	Always
24) Do You Shower Daily	Every other day...Conserving water, people!!
25) Do You Floss	No
26) Do You Drive	Yes - automatic and standard!!
27) Have You Been In Love	I am right now!!
28) Have You Ever Cheated On Your Bf/Gf	No
29) Do You Want To Get Married	I am
30) Do You Believe in Yourself	Yes
31) Do You Get Motion Sickness	Yes - especially when playing video games!!
32) Do You Think You are Attractive	Sometimes
33) Do You Get Along With Your Parents	Yes
34) Do You Have Any Brothers or Sisters	A younger sister named Jen
35) Do You Like Thunderstorms	No
36) Do You Play an Instrument	Yes - flute, keyboard, tamborine, jaw harp....
37) Do You Have any Pets	No - hubby allergic
38) What Is Your Favorite Colour	Blue
39) In the past month have you Drank Alcohol	Yes
40) In the past month have you Smoked	No
41) In the past month have you been on Drugs	No
42) In the past month have you gone on a Date	Yes
43) In the past month have you gone to a Mall	Yes
44) In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos	No - Only girl guide cookies
45) In the past month have you eaten Sushi	No
46) In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping	No
47) In the past month have you Stolen Anything	No
48) Ever Been Drunk	No
49) Ever Been Called a Tease	No
50) Ever Shoplifted	No
51) Ever Gotten a Speeding Ticket	No
52) Ever Had a Secret Crush	That liked me or that I liked???
53) Ever Been to Disney	Yes
54) When Was the Last Time You Were Drunk	Never
55) When Was the Last Time You Were on a Plane	A few weeks ago
56) When Was the Last Time You Heard "I Love You"	This morning
57) When Was the Last Time You Cried	Two nights ago
58) Number of Piercings	4 - all in my ears
59) Number of Tattoos	None
60) Number of Things in My Past I Regret	A few - nothing too major
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July 4th!!

Happy 4th of July!!

It is also the beginning of the Calgary Stampede. Always a good time! We will be watching the parade on TV this year. No need to drag ourselves out of bed at 6 to watch the parade... Plus, I can stay in our PJs.

I will try to blog later.

Have a beautiful morning.