Sorry for the size of the pictures below. I took them on my cell phone, but they usually don't come out that tiny. Not sure what I did different this time...
posted by Denise @ 5:03 PM
Thursday, July 27, 2006
What a great summer so far! I can't believe how beautiful and hot the weather has been for so long. I don't remember another summer like this since, geez, I was probably still in grade school...and we all know that was a LONG time ago.
It's funny, I was just talking to someone the other day about how I used to think that 30 was "sooo old..." Not so old anymore...even 60 is looking young! I know, I've got a long ways ahead of me.
Anyway, we have been making the most of this wonderful summer. The yard is pretty well complete with all the necessary outdoor activities. Of course, now I won't get any children for childcare until the winter, so accumulating indoor activities is next on the agenda. I'll get around to that in the fall, I'm thinking.
We built the new swingset last weekend. The weekend before, Monica and I were out for a bike ride and I spotted a "Little Tikes" playhouse at a garage sale. It is in PERFECT condition...not even sun faded! I got it for $65...not bad for a house that is well over $100 brand new. Add in a new sandbox, a ball pit (another garage sale item) and, you can't forget, the elephant pool...we have a pretty rockin' backyard!
Last week, Monica and I made a trip down to Swift Current to visit great (great) Aunt Cora. We had coffee and pumpkin pie at her apartment, and enjoyed a nice visit. Monica was a little on the bored side, but you can't expect too much excitement visitng a 94 (is that the right age, Mom?) year old's home. There were toys, but Monica didn't quite know what to do with "Tinker Toys".
We stayed at the Super8 Motel, so we had a chance to visit the pool a couple times.
On Friday, (great) Aunt Marilyn came in from the farm to visit. She took Monica and I to the Swift Current Library. Of course, the visit was short lived, due to Monica's behaviour. Another minute longer and I think we would have been thrown out and banned! From there, we met great (great) Uncle Oliver (Aunt Cora's brother) at the park for a picnic.
Monica and I had a great time and enjoyed visiting with family that we don't see nearly often enough. Hopefully, we'll get a chance to make it out to the farm for a little visit, before too long.
Our trip to Edmonton is fast approaching. We will be up there August 20-26. So, Andy and Cameron, if you're free, we would love a chance to visit with you.
Well, that's about it for now. Monica has been playing outside and is now watching Blue's Clues and having a snack. I'm sure we'll be heading outside, again, once her show is over. She loves being outdoors!
Take care, everyone!
-Denise & Monica
It's funny, I was just talking to someone the other day about how I used to think that 30 was "sooo old..." Not so old anymore...even 60 is looking young! I know, I've got a long ways ahead of me.
Anyway, we have been making the most of this wonderful summer. The yard is pretty well complete with all the necessary outdoor activities. Of course, now I won't get any children for childcare until the winter, so accumulating indoor activities is next on the agenda. I'll get around to that in the fall, I'm thinking.
We built the new swingset last weekend. The weekend before, Monica and I were out for a bike ride and I spotted a "Little Tikes" playhouse at a garage sale. It is in PERFECT condition...not even sun faded! I got it for $65...not bad for a house that is well over $100 brand new. Add in a new sandbox, a ball pit (another garage sale item) and, you can't forget, the elephant pool...we have a pretty rockin' backyard!
Last week, Monica and I made a trip down to Swift Current to visit great (great) Aunt Cora. We had coffee and pumpkin pie at her apartment, and enjoyed a nice visit. Monica was a little on the bored side, but you can't expect too much excitement visitng a 94 (is that the right age, Mom?) year old's home. There were toys, but Monica didn't quite know what to do with "Tinker Toys".
We stayed at the Super8 Motel, so we had a chance to visit the pool a couple times.
On Friday, (great) Aunt Marilyn came in from the farm to visit. She took Monica and I to the Swift Current Library. Of course, the visit was short lived, due to Monica's behaviour. Another minute longer and I think we would have been thrown out and banned! From there, we met great (great) Uncle Oliver (Aunt Cora's brother) at the park for a picnic.
Monica and I had a great time and enjoyed visiting with family that we don't see nearly often enough. Hopefully, we'll get a chance to make it out to the farm for a little visit, before too long.
Our trip to Edmonton is fast approaching. We will be up there August 20-26. So, Andy and Cameron, if you're free, we would love a chance to visit with you.
Well, that's about it for now. Monica has been playing outside and is now watching Blue's Clues and having a snack. I'm sure we'll be heading outside, again, once her show is over. She loves being outdoors!
Take care, everyone!
-Denise & Monica
posted by Denise @ 4:37 PM
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
So, not much going on. I just thought that picture was worth a post!
It has been summer for about 3 weeks straight, now. Anyone else wondering when it is going to end? Best enjoy it when we can...and enjoy it, we are!
I got Monica her first backyard pool ($9!!)on the weekend and she has spent the last 2 days in it. I will get a picture of it. It is very cool. It is a big, purple elephant. You hook the hose up inside it's trunk and it shoots out a fountain of water into the pool. I didn't have a pool that cool when I was growing up. In fact, ours collapsed and leaked all the water out, if you leaned up against the side! I think we're going to have to invite 3 special cousins over to test out the pool.
Well, that's about all I've got. I'm still looking for some children for my home childcare. I have gotten a few calls, but either our schedules don't mesh, we're not in the right part of the north west or they tell me they are going to come over to meet us and, then, they don't show. It is somewhat frustrating, but I'm sure the right people will come along. I do have fliers to put up places, which I hope to get around to doing tomorrow.
I've been working on getting the house ready to go for the children. I've got a bunch of games, puzzles, art supplies, toys and a day plan made up. I also have information sheets, health sheets and an activity book, full of colouring pages and crafts, prepared. Of course, I can only do so much prior to starting childcare, as funds are limited until I can get some extra income coming in.
This weekend, we are moving the sheds around in the yard to make room for a swing set, slide and hopefully a water/sand activity table. I've been doing some window shopping and I think I can afford these extra things for the yard. Having outdoor activities is very important, especially in the summer. So, hopefully, by the next time we have some interested people come over, the house (and Monica and I, of course!) will appeal to the children and their parents.
Ok, I think my beef stroganoff is done, so I better get going.
Take care, everyone!
-Denise & Monica
It has been summer for about 3 weeks straight, now. Anyone else wondering when it is going to end? Best enjoy it when we can...and enjoy it, we are!
I got Monica her first backyard pool ($9!!)on the weekend and she has spent the last 2 days in it. I will get a picture of it. It is very cool. It is a big, purple elephant. You hook the hose up inside it's trunk and it shoots out a fountain of water into the pool. I didn't have a pool that cool when I was growing up. In fact, ours collapsed and leaked all the water out, if you leaned up against the side! I think we're going to have to invite 3 special cousins over to test out the pool.
Well, that's about all I've got. I'm still looking for some children for my home childcare. I have gotten a few calls, but either our schedules don't mesh, we're not in the right part of the north west or they tell me they are going to come over to meet us and, then, they don't show. It is somewhat frustrating, but I'm sure the right people will come along. I do have fliers to put up places, which I hope to get around to doing tomorrow.
I've been working on getting the house ready to go for the children. I've got a bunch of games, puzzles, art supplies, toys and a day plan made up. I also have information sheets, health sheets and an activity book, full of colouring pages and crafts, prepared. Of course, I can only do so much prior to starting childcare, as funds are limited until I can get some extra income coming in.
This weekend, we are moving the sheds around in the yard to make room for a swing set, slide and hopefully a water/sand activity table. I've been doing some window shopping and I think I can afford these extra things for the yard. Having outdoor activities is very important, especially in the summer. So, hopefully, by the next time we have some interested people come over, the house (and Monica and I, of course!) will appeal to the children and their parents.
Ok, I think my beef stroganoff is done, so I better get going.
Take care, everyone!
-Denise & Monica
posted by Denise @ 3:03 PM
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Wednesday, July 05, 2006
L-o-o-ove that ice cream!
So, it's summer and it's actually hot! Which means...ice cream and lots of it! Monica has been enjoying ice cream cones and all the mess that comes with them. That is, until she realizes that she's sticky...she hates being sticky.
Well, we have been making the most of the hot weather. We have made two trips out to Regina Beach. Both times, we have experienced good weather. Now, if it wasn't for those darn deer flies. Those things are nasty and they swarm!
We took in the Canada Day festivities this weekend. Char and Devon were in town. I haven't seen Char since before Monica was born so it was nice to get the chance to catch up.
We headed down to the park on Saturday afternoon and checked out the entertainment. There wasn't all that much that we were interested in so we got some "mini donuts" and walked around the lake...sorry, Devon! After our long, for some, walk...we headed home for a scrumptious BBQ.
Next it was back to the park for more "mini donuts" and fireworks. Now, Monica was none too enthused about this second jaunt to the park. She could not figure out why she was out so late, strapped in her stroller, sitting and staring into the night sky.
Then it happened. The first firework fills up the sky which caused Monica's jaw to drop...followed by her using every word she knows to express her excitement, enjoyment and gratitude..."pretty"..."nice"..."gosh!"..."weeee!". She even blew kisses to the sky. It was another first that I felt so lucky to experience and couldn't help but feel extremely proud to be her mom.
We then walked back to the car...which took longer than it should have since none of us thought to make note of what street we were parked on. Figures!
Then on Sunday, we got to visit with....SANDI!!!!! I know, it surprised me too. It was great to see her again. If anyone is ever out by Humboldt check out the best coffee shop on earth. "Prairie Perk" is the name and Sandi is the owner. Now, you know its gotta be good!
So, that was that. Again, thanks Char and Devon (I hope I'm spelling that right) for coming to visit us. We had soooo much fun! We have to do that again real soon! And, Sandi...thanks for the visit and I can't wait to visit your shop!
Take care, all!
-Denise & Monica
Well, we have been making the most of the hot weather. We have made two trips out to Regina Beach. Both times, we have experienced good weather. Now, if it wasn't for those darn deer flies. Those things are nasty and they swarm!
We took in the Canada Day festivities this weekend. Char and Devon were in town. I haven't seen Char since before Monica was born so it was nice to get the chance to catch up.
We headed down to the park on Saturday afternoon and checked out the entertainment. There wasn't all that much that we were interested in so we got some "mini donuts" and walked around the lake...sorry, Devon! After our long, for some, walk...we headed home for a scrumptious BBQ.
Next it was back to the park for more "mini donuts" and fireworks. Now, Monica was none too enthused about this second jaunt to the park. She could not figure out why she was out so late, strapped in her stroller, sitting and staring into the night sky.
Then it happened. The first firework fills up the sky which caused Monica's jaw to drop...followed by her using every word she knows to express her excitement, enjoyment and gratitude..."pretty"..."nice"..."gosh!"..."weeee!". She even blew kisses to the sky. It was another first that I felt so lucky to experience and couldn't help but feel extremely proud to be her mom.
We then walked back to the car...which took longer than it should have since none of us thought to make note of what street we were parked on. Figures!
Then on Sunday, we got to visit with....SANDI!!!!! I know, it surprised me too. It was great to see her again. If anyone is ever out by Humboldt check out the best coffee shop on earth. "Prairie Perk" is the name and Sandi is the owner. Now, you know its gotta be good!
So, that was that. Again, thanks Char and Devon (I hope I'm spelling that right) for coming to visit us. We had soooo much fun! We have to do that again real soon! And, Sandi...thanks for the visit and I can't wait to visit your shop!
Take care, all!
-Denise & Monica
posted by Denise @ 8:25 PM
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