Ramblings

Wow - where does the time go? I often think of things that happen during the day and think that I should add that, or write down that thought, and in the end, I'm just too tired or away from the computer. I don't quite have the hang of this yet.

So here it is, Feb 23 and I started to take down the Valentine's decorations. I have to say they were kind of fun this year. I'm not sure what to put up there right now -whether I go back to the snow flakes or move on to something else. I'll have to wait and see what Becky does! I do have some ideas for march though...

The daily photos continue to be taken and documented on my 365 blog. And so far I am up to date with my LOAD challenges. Yey! Lent starts today and I think it will be scrapbooking supplies - after I realize that I might not have that much adhesive for 40 days! Although apparently it doesn't count on Sundays? We will see...

Over and out!

My happy Songs

As requested - and easier to have a list so I can refer back to it - My "Happy Songs".

• We are Family/Sister Sledge
• All I want is You/ Barry Louis Polisar
• Shiny Happy People/ REM
• Happy Hour/ Housemartins
• Everyday (Live)/ Lincoln Brewster
• Coloured People/ DC Talk
• Song of Hope (Heaven Come Down)/ Robbie Seay Band
• Happy Together/ The Turtles
• Top of the World/ Carpenters
• Downtown/ Petula Clark
• Up!/ Sania Twain
• Let My Love Open the Door/ Pete Townsend
• Life's What You Make It/ Hannah Montana
• There She Goes/ The La's
• I'm A Believer/ Smash Mouth
• Walking on Sunshine/ Katrina and the Waves
• Treasure/ Tree63
• Shine/ Newsboys
• Everlasting God/ Lincoln Brewster
• God Is Great/ Hillsong
• Summertime Guys/ Nikki Cleary
• Solsbury Hill/ Erasure
• Video Killed the Radio Star/ The Buggles

I have a number more but this was my first disc to work out to. I've added a few which will have to be added later.

Stacy Julian has her jogging tunes list for her ipod on her blog and there is a great list if you google "Happy Songs". I also like to listen to podcasts and may sometime look into some ebooks. So far I haven't found my pace to be affected too much. Not enough to have a certain number of songs or cool down ones etc etc. These are just songs that make me happy and to me have a good beat. I have another list of my favourites right now which will come later.

Happy Valentines Day!

Well the decorations were up, the pink pancakes and fruity cheerios ready to go, as well as the heart shaped containers with candies set on the table... but there was little love in the air. No, it wasn't that bad. Personally I was quite pleased with the decorations - the kids helped put some up over the week and then Drew and I added a few last night to surprise them (it doesn't take much). But poor Matt was not a happy camper when he realized he had to go to play practice "ON VALENTINE"S DAY!!!??!!" It's not like he was going to miss anything (changing the beds, vacuuming, usual playtime) but he is just did not want to go. What is funny is that his behaviour/ argument was soooooo me!!! If it is not in his agenda, on his terms, he does not want to do it. Man I am feeling for Drew! No matter what we said (he wanted to make some more valentines and not have a shower), he kicked up his heels - even though he could potentially have gotten them both done. Very interesting to participate in from this side. And a learning experience for me. Unfortunately there ended up being some yelling and threatening (when you've committed to a program you attend - they are counting on you - you know...) but we were able to finish off with a tickle/ pillow fight so he left with smiles. Thank goodness! I hope the rest of the day continues along this line! It's all about the attitude and choosing the right one. I am learning. Show me the love!!!

Blessings and a HVD to you!

Mmm Brownies!

OMGoodness - these are amazing brownies! I made some last week for a dinner date with friends and had to make some for MOPS tomorrow. Melt in your mouth goodness! And it makes the house smell so yummy!

Can't wait to try these too from the same website! Doesn't the name Dreamsicle Cookies sound divine? I'll let you know!!!

Here, There and Everywhere Class

I received an email about this upcoming class. Anyone interested in doing it with me? By mentioning it here we may have a chance to win it free! Take a look and see what you think. I have a tonne of projects I'm trying to finish (to follow through on my 2009 "Intentions") but it looks good and I love the topic of travelling.... so much to do, so little time!

LOAD 2009 - Day 10!

Load 2009 is going well - We are on Day 10 and I am actually a few days ahead of myself! YEY! It feels great to actually get some scrapbooking done - especially pages that have been on the backburner for ages. Check out the group at Flickr - and one of these days I'll maybe have a slide show of them too. Such fun!

Marlee moo

As I finished up the lunch dishes today I realized that it was pretty quiet upstairs so I went to investigate (the kids have been known to demolish their rooms in minutes). As I approached I found the two on the top bunk sitting quietly. I asked Marlee what she was doing and she said "just reading". After praising them for not getting too much out she said "Come here - I want to give you something" As I got closer she leaned over and gave me a kiss. - not the lick she's been giving lately! She can just melt your heart some days!