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LOST

Yesterday's prompt for LOAD in Vogue was to do a layout about LOST.  Something you've lost. Someone you've lost.  You get the idea.  I am never able to do the prompt immediately - I can't find the photos, I can't think of something to journal about, the time limit is too much pressure.  You get the idea.  Today after I looked through the gallery a few things came to mind that I might work on later. 

LOST - the TV show that Drew and I were hooked on forever.  And I still don't totally get it.  But it was definitely fun to watch.  It's been over for a few years now but we still talk about it once in a while.

LOST items - This is what has really come to mind.  I lose things sometimes.  We all do right?  Keys, my iPod case.  The kids lost the blue iPod for several months. We've lost countless items from the library.  There was a time that I really got freaked out about this.  I like to think of myself as pretty organized but life certainly gets in the way sometimes.  Too many piles.  Too many projects.  It has really helped me to learn about the power of prayer.  So many things have been found. Some right away.  Others may take time.  Still others may never be found.  But I've learned not to sweat it.  If it is meant to be found it will be.  And it's one of those things that when it happens, I know just who to thank.  I have yet to stand up in church and shout it out as a praise item, but I have been tempted.  Really tempted.  I mean God works in the little things too doesn't he?  What once was lost has now been found.  Hallelujah! 

Day 11 phonography challenge - perspective

Tackling today's challenge by looking at play from a different perspective :)

Day 10 phonography challenge - clouds

I found these clouds fascinating - green, white, blue and grey; over the south end of town.

Day 9 phonography challenge - Jump

Jump Matt jump!

BPC photo challenge #3 - summer project

Day 3 BPC photo Challenge is to start a summer project and capture it with our camera.  I've chosen a pic of one of the activities on our summer bucket list - to clear the storage bin and restore order to the garage (and a little purging wouldn't hurt).

Done (well the storage bin at least - still some sorting to go in the actual garage but we have made major progress).

BPC photo challenge #2 - initials

Day 2 Challenge?  Find your initials in the world around you and present them in a collage.  I used the fuzel app.

 

 

The 'A' for Alison is from an Aerarium Group properties van.

The 'J' for Joy is from a license plate.

The 'C' for Currie is an upside down swirl from a lamp post.

BPC photo challenge #1 - From where I stand

BPC Day 1 challenge is to take a picture every once in a while showing "from where I stand".  Here goes. Beautiful warm sunny day 8am; wearing my socks and slippers as my heals are splitting BAD!  Still in my PJs.  Standing on a remnant of the new carpet placed in our kitchen to ward off wet pool feet.  M4  sitting at my feet as he usually is these days, with the toys of today; clothes pins and Retro planet cup from birthday party M2 attended.

ElfontheShelf-Joy - LOAD132 - Day23

ElfontheShelf-Joy - LOAD132 - Day23
Originally uploaded by Alijoyc

TheLastTime - LOAD132 - Day20

TheLastTime - LOAD132 - Day20
Originally uploaded by Alijoyc

It's about high time I added something to this poor blog of mine! Here is a layout for Day20 of LOAD132. I've been feeling nostalgic about M4 being our last and putting away some of his things to be used no more...:(

Valentine's Day Countdown

The countdown is on! I got busy with Pinterest and have a daily surprise all ready (separate ones for hubby and kids). I'll reveal what each one was on Valentine's Day!

January 2013 Wrap-up

It’s that time again!  Another month has passed us by and it is time for a wrap-up.  So why do I do this? First of all my memory is terrible and often find myself wondering when such and such happened. Second of all I love lists and information. Third of all I believe I am a type A personality. Let's just say that I like to see my life all wrapped up, nice and tidy with a bow. Enough said.

Here's a look at our month:
Entertainment – what we’re looking at , listening to and going to!

Books, Magazines, Blogs read:

The Magician’s Nephew by CS Lewis

TV, Movies, Live Entertainment:

V (Netflix); H20 – Just Add Water (Netflix); Wings (Netflix); Big Bang Theory – Season 5 (Rental)

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Skyfall (theatre)

Colts hockey game (17^th)

Daily Happenings & Special Events (includes gift giving):

Dinner out for Indian cuisine (3^rd)

Shower for S Taylor (13^th) (Favourites bag including crib dribbler, face mask, timer, IKEA dishes)

Colts hockey game (17^th)

Sean and kids up for visit (18-20^th)

Breanne up for visit (18^th)

Celebrated Jan’s birthday ({18^th} on the 20^th) – dinner,

Marlee school float parade (30^th)

Daycare kids birthdays (DC, OT – 9^th, CB 27^th) (Dairy Queen gift card $5)

Dinner out to Boston Pizza to fundraise for SCS youth group (28^th)

Dinner out with Williams (31^st)

Travel (1 hr plus):

Financial Purchases/ changes to the house etc.: (renovations, large household  purchases)

Health/Development/ Exercise/ Extra Curricular Activities:
Small group

Flu bug hit house Jan 23 pm until Sunday Jan 27th

Drew: basketball; BOOTC; council; men’s breakfast; dentist (31^st)

Alison: nursery; exercise; dentist (31^st)

Cierra: bowling; 1:1; Victorious, Justin Beiber

Matt: hockey; puppets; VPO; enjoying building LEGO coin machines, Minecraft games, music

Marlee: Creative Design; watching H20, started some Minecraft activities, enjoying monster high girls, barbies, art, music

Mitchell: nursery school; watching Dora, Diego, Bob the Builder and anything Fire Truck related; still up several times a night now wanting um; eating well; loves playing outside and with transportation; quite proficient with youtube and Netflix (monitored); acquired a few more words and signs but still not speaking well

Mackale: see monthly development 17.05 lbs (14^th); had flu as well

Accomplishments/ Disappointments (Goals - Gotta Do’s, Wanna do’s; OLW, projects)

Joined MMEW2.0; chose ‘Grace’ as my OLW; joined the History Project for the year and am participating in the BPC 4expert classes. Finished 2 photobooks – Childhood Neighbourhood

December 2012 Wrap-up

It’s that time again!  Another month has passed us by and it is time for a wrap-up.  So why do I do this? First of all my memory is terrible and often find myself wondering when such and such happened. Second of all I love lists and information. Third of all I believe I am a type A personality. Let's just say that I like to see my life all wrapped up, nice and tidy with a bow. Enough said.

Here's a look at our month:
Entertainment – what we’re looking at , listening to and going to!

Books, Magazines, Blogs read:
Sunrise, Summer, Someday, Sunset, A Thousand Tomorrows  by Karen Kingsbury; What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty; HP and the Deathly Hallows by JR Rowlings
TV, Movies, Live Entertainment:
Big Bang Theory Season 2;
Madagascar 3; Journey to the End of the Earth; Elf; Miracle on 34^th Street; Home Alone 1 & 2
Church Christmas play

Daily Happenings & Special Events:
Jones kids sleepover (1^st)
Snow day (10^th)
Jones dinner out (13^th)
SCDSB Strike day (14^th) no school
Arends dinner out (14^th)
Marlee to Liam’s bday Retro Planet (16^th) ($20 gift card to Toys R Us)
Matthew’s 10^th birthday (22^nd) – sleepover party at Church on 21^st
Advent family at church (23^rd)
Christmas Eve service downtown
Christmas dinner here with family
Beamsville, USA (29^th)
New Year’s Eve here with friends

Travel (1 hr plus):
Beamsville, USA (29^th)

Financial/ changes to the house etc.: (gifts, renos, big purchases, household purchases)
Toilet fixed in Master Bath

Health/Development/ Exercise/ Extra Curricular Activities:
Drew: BOOTC, Deacon meetings,
Alison: running, NEWO, 30-Day Shred; BOOTC apple crisp
Cierra: BOOTC, bowling, Salvation Army kettle x2
Matt: VPO, hockey
Marlee: eye doctor (13^th)
Mitchell: status quo; ummm time!  arghhh!
Mackale: Dr B (7^th)(15 lbs 12 oz; Pediacil 5in1 and Prevnar)

Accomplishments/ Disappointments (Goals - Gotta Do’s, Wanna do’s; OLW, projects)
12-12 live event; finished 12onthe12th pages, need to do cover and end pages;

All Around Us/ Other (News, Trends, Births, Deaths, World Events, City News Etc):
Brodie W born (4^th); Callum Spencer W born (11^th); School massacre in Newton, Connecticut

 

Day 4 - Days of December (Ssssnakes and apples)

Today's Jesse Tree ornament talked about sin and the garden of Eden.  Gummy snakes went with it reather well.

 

Day 3 - Days of December (nativity)

We got two of our numerous nativity sets out and play started immediately.

 

 

Day 2 - Days of December (wreath and tree decorating)

We decorated the tree (we wanted Cierra to be home to help) and at dinner started the advent wreath lighting.

Day 1 - Days of December (tree and stocking set up)

Mitchell was totally excited about getting out the tree!

We also got out the stockings and some decorations.

Drew shaved off his Movember moustache.

Marlee had a busy to do list for the first of December. 

It was a busy day!

November 2012 Recap

It’s that time again!  Another month has passed us by and it is time for a wrap-up.  So why do I do this? First of all my memory is terrible and often find myself wondering when such and such happened. Second of all I love lists and information. Third of all I believe I am a type A personality. Let's just say that I like to see my life all wrapped up, nice and tidy with a bow. Enough said.

Here's a look at our month:
Entertainment – what we’re looking at , listening to and going to!

Books, Magazines, Blogs read:

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.R. Rowling;

This Side of Heaven by Karen Kingsbury;
TV, Movies, Live Entertainment:
Big Bang Theory Season 1
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Honk Musical (10^th)
Hugo
Daily Happenings & Special Events:
Great Wolf Lodge (14^th to 16^th)
Promise Keepers (Drew) (17^th)
Drew to Colts game (22^nd)
M3 to emergency for croup (22^nd)
Drew, Marlee to see Wreck It Ralph
Hair cuts Alison and Cierra and M3 (23^rd)
Drew work Christmas party (24^th)
Adidas Christmas Party, visit with Nickell’s (25^th)
Small group (turbo)
Travel (1 hr plus):
Niagara (as above)
Nickell’s (25^th)
Financial/ changes to the house etc.: (gifts, renos, big purchases, household purchases)
Winter prep, garage clean-up
Meals to new moms
Matt to Gavin’s birthday at theatre (Wreck It Ralph) (gift card)
Health/Development/ Exercise/ Extra Curricular Activities:
Drew: Angus Glen ½ Marathon; basketball; council
Alison: run/walk with girls around lake; Angus Glen 10k; nursery, MOPS; S/L Target classes; prayer group; physical (20^th); skin tags removed (26^th)
Cierra: bowling; swimming; dentist apt (6^th) - filling
Matt: hockey; VPO, really into lego
Marlee: loving her tv, art (monster drawing, cursive writing) and playdates
Mitchell: Croup (22^nd); hit cheek on dog cage cover (29^th); feisty; loving crafts, a few more signs, waking in the night a few times!!; lots of "dribbles" before getting to the bathroom
Mackale: rolling front to back; Dr apt (26^th) (15-13lbs) see monthly report
Accomplishments/ Disappointments (Goals - Gotta Do’s, Wanna do’s; OLW, projects)
Again, not a whole lot.  Worked on a few 12onthe12th layouts (will most likely put in a photobook); started some Christmas ideas
All Around Us/ Other (News, Trends, Births, Deaths, World Events, City News Etc):
Neighbours moved back from Poland!
Krystel’s baby born (Petra) (13^th)
Steve and Kristine’s baby born – Gracie (14^th)
In-laws to California (15^th to 24^th)
Parents to South Carolina (29^th to 17^th)

Testing testing

Okay - just learning about this new app (for me) so that I can perhaps add a post or two to this neglected blog! So far I've learned I have to pick the photo first or my text is gone... Hmmmm

Not too exciting but I was really captivated by the scene by the marina today on our walk. Everything was so still and the clouds were so colourful. Beautiful early start to the new season!