Saturday, June 17, 2006

We did it...we took the plunge


Here is some of what its got. The picture doesn't do it justice, it is a slate blue colour with tons of LED lights that change colours. Its going to be/look soooo awesome. It has 50 jets, a SONY system, 4 speakers and a freakin' towel warmer. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!


Sound Waves™ Lanai

Platinum Sound Waves™ 50 Jet

OPERATING EQUIPMENT
Franklin Monster Flow VF 7 hp Pump

Deluxe Gecko Electronic Controls

175 sq. ft. (16.3 m2) Cyclonic Filtration System™
Stainless Steel Trillium Series Jets

Laminar Flow Jets 2
Diverter Valve(s) 2
Floor Drain

LIGHTING FEATURES
Underwater Light and Colored Lens

LED Underwater Light Upgrade
2 LED Spot Lights

24 LED Spots

120 Volt Extreme Fiber Optics • A

CABINETS AND FINISHES
Vinyl (Redwood)

VALUE ADDED FEATURE OPTIONS
Sony® AM/FM CD Player A A
Sony® Water-Resistant Speakers A A
Stereo Remote Keypad A A
Extreme Sony® Sound • A
Red Corona Discharge Ozone System A A

Towel Warmer* A A

I'll be counting down the minutes for the kids to go to bed so I can go for a soak!!!!

More on the house progress

Front of the house...
Back view
Living room fireplace
Both Sean and Holli's and ours

Sean and Holli's

These pictures are a few weeks old but I can't remember the last time I posted on the house. But the last time we went up there both houses were drywalled and mudded. Apparently Holli and Sean's possession date has been moved up by 3 weeks. We haven't heard anything on our house yet but I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Just more pics

Look ma...NO HANDS!!!!

Haylei's first spaghetti dinner

Keenan's karate promotion


More Pics

Blogger is being mean again so I have to do more posts with just pics. I mentioned in my last one about James and his pink flip flops...he's in here with them. :)

Keenan actually went for a ride in this monster truck. So did I, it was FUN!!!!


Here are the pink flip flops :)

Here is Bo-Bear in one of our travel trailor's cabinets

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Picture update








Okay, here are a couple pictures seeing how it has been awhile. The one of Haylei and Cleo eating is proof of how they are at Cleo's feeding time. The one of James is just to show of my handsome hubby and to show off his cute pink flip flops. LOL

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

Kiddies

Well, I know it has been awhile since I have mentioned the kids, and probably even longer since I have posted and pictures. I can't post pics from work so they will have to wait but as for the kids...

Keenan is doing great for the most part. Still a HUGE handful at times but I like to think that is just because he is a 6 year old little boy. His karate is going terrific, he had a promotion lately and now instead of a white belt his has a yellow stripe. YA KEENAN!!! He is still doing T-Ball and getting better and better at hitting the ball, (one of the farthest on his team). But he can't grasp the idea that if he is playing 3rd base and the ball is hit to 1st he isn't supposed to run all the way over and tackle his team mates for the ball. He doesn't quite get that whole thing.

Haylei is growing strong. At the last weigh in she was 19lbs 2oz. Her 3rd tooth has come through and we are expecting tooth #4 and day now. She walks along the furniture all the time and has started crawling up the stairs. THE BABY GATES HAVE GONE UP!!! She says "Hi" now and waves her little hand. There have been other words that we think she may have said but so far "Hi" is the only one she will do on command. Her and the dog still share EVERYTHING. Toys, paper and the dog food are pretty much fair game between the two of them. I almost feel bad for the dog at meal times...Haylei hovers over the food and Cleo has to try to eat around her. Oh, well. At least Cleo won't be aggressive with her food after this. LOL

I will post some pics soon....okay, at least in a few days.

Taking the Plunge!!

We'll we've decide we ARE getting a hot tub for the new house. Yipppeee!! I can't wait. But now we have to find one...a good one. It would be nice if they weren't so freaking expensive but I guess there is a price for luxury.

Anyone has any tips/hints ect they would be GREATLY appreciated.

Plus we are trying to figure out fencing...possible with Holli and Sean. It makes sense to us to be in cahoots with The Ward's...I mean after all we will be sharing a property line. We have been looking at that lattice work fencing and we found one that instead of being just straight lattice work on the top of each panel it is arched. I think it would be nice and slightly different than everyone around. Basically my question is to Matthew...what do you think Mr. Woodwork man ? And to Holli and Sean...what do you think?

Any ideas would be awesome.

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

I've been tagged

Okay, everyone else has been tagged and filled this out...I guess it is my turn.

1. What curse word do you use the most? Probably shouldn't say.
2. Do you own an Ipod? Yes, I got a Nano for Christmas.
3. Who on your MySpace "Top 8" do you talk to the most? I don't use My Space
4. What time is your alarm clock set for? Most of the time it's 5:15 am.
5. What colour is your room? Right now, white. But it is going to be a beige...I think
6. Flip-flops or sneakers? Flip- flops!
7. Would you rather take the picture or be in the picture? Take it. Of course!
8. What's the last movie you watched? Four Brothers.
9. Do any of your friends have babies? Almost all of them.
10. Has anyone ever called you lazy? I sure hope not!
11. Do you ever take medication to help you fall asleep faster? NO
12. What CD is currently in your CD player? Mixed New Country CD.
13. Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk? Cold skim for this girl!!
14. Has anyone told you a secret this week? Yes
15. Have you ever given someone a hickey? Sadly yes, a LONG time ago. They are GROSS!
16. Who was the last person to call you? Shylo
17. Do you think people talk about you behind your back? Probably, but I hope not too badly.
18. Did you watch cartoons as a child? Oh yeah!!!
19. How many siblings do you have? Like my sisters said, 8... that we know of.
20. Are you shy around the opposite sex? No at all.
21. What movie do you know every line to? Finding Nemo and pretty much all of the ones Keenan watches cuz he watches them 1 million times each, Grease and Grease 2
22. Do you own any band T-shirts? No.
23. What is your favorite salad dressing? Ranch and I miss the old Boston Pizza's house dressing, aske mom(Shona) In Rupert they used to get a container and bring it home.YUMMY!
24. Do you read for fun? I have started to!
25. Do you cry alot? Not that often.
26. Who was the last person to text message you? I don't have a cellphone.
27. Do you have a desktop computer or laptop? Desktop.
28. Are you currently wanting any piercings or tattoos? Yes, I want my belly ring back (when I lose the belly I got now) And I've always wanted a tat but I can never figure out what or where to put it.
29. What is the weather like? Sunny!
30. Would you ever date someone covered in tattoos? Done it.
31. Is sex before marriage wrong? Being a single mom for 3 years...I'm probably NOT the best person to ask.
32. When was the last time you slept on the floor? Probably 1 1/2 years or longer. When James sailed me and Keenan would have camp outs on the floor. We pulled out the mattress and all into the living room, made a tent in the living room too. SOOOO MUCH FUN!!!
33. How many hours of sleep do you need to function? Around 7 sometimes less.
34. Are you in love or lust? Utterly and complete LOVE!!!I mean, do you know my husband ? How could you NOT ??
35. Are your days full and fast-paced? EVERY SINGLE DAY.
36. Do you pay attention to calories on the back of packages? Usually...now anyways
37. How old will you be turning on your next birthday? 29
38. Are you picky about spelling and grammer? I am constantly pointing it out, goes with the job.
40. Have you ever been to Six Flags? Plan on going soon, trying to figure out what to do with the kids so we can go on rides too.
41. Do you get along better with the same or opposite sex? Used to be opposite but I think it is equal now.
42. Do you like cottage cheese? LOVE IT
43. Do you sleep on your side, tummy, or back? Side or back
44. Have you ever bid for something on ebay? No.
45. Do you enjoy giving hugs? Hug are GREAT, kisses are even better
46. What is your favourite T.V. show? LOST, Deal or no Deal
47. Which celebrity, dead or alive, would you like to have lunch with? Sandra Bullock would be a hoot but I think my Nana would be my first choice.
48. Last time you have butterflies in your stomach? Sunday when James put my wedding rings on my fingers.
49. What one thing do you wish you had? Mustang GT...and the money to ease ALL of my families worries
50. Favourite lyrics? Broken Road by Rascal Flatts, if you know me it is PERFECT for my life from before to now.

There I am done, if you haven't done this yet...YOU'RE TAGGED!!!!

Monday, June 05, 2006

BLING BLING !!!!!!

I cannot forget to tell you all how amazing my husband is. I know I've said it before but I will say it over and over because HE IS!!! I went out with a bunch from work on Friday (work function), and when I got up in the morning he had flowers for me. The best part is that they are BLUE!!! I thought that was great but then he pulled a sneaky on me.

Since we got married I haven't been able to actually wear my wedding band. With gaining the massive amount of weight with Haylei I was unable to get it over my chubby finger. I could wear my engagement ring but not the two together. The wedding band is a sleeve for the engagement ring and when put together they are too wide to get on together. I took it in finally a week and a half a go and they told me that it wouldn't be ready until the 10th. Well, while I wasn't home on Friday the jewllers called and he went and got it. That sneaky guy kept it all weekend without telling me nothing. Yesterday after we went and checked out the new house he said there was one more thing he wanted to do before we went home. I never thought anything of it until he drove down to the Lagoon and pulled up right where he proposed to me almost 2 years ago. We pulled up and he told Keenan to stay in the truck and wait with Haylei...now I'm starting to wonder what he is up to.

We walk down to the beack and he pulls out the ring. I started shaking just like when he proposed. He slipped the ring on my finger and I fought back the tears. What a sweetheart!!!!

Lets just say that made up for a non existant mother's day.

SOOOO Missed

Well, I can tell by the massive amount of comments (NOT) that I was soooooo missed. LOL

Anyways, I am back now. Surgery went okay. Still a bit sore but I am functioning almost back to normal. I am not going to go into details but the problem I had with my foot was sort of interesting. When the Dr took out the neuroma he stated that it was over 4 times the size it is supposed to be and that he had never seen one that big. CRAZY eh? No wonder it hurt.

I have been back to work since 1 June and so far it is a little slow going. I have been moved from the claims section over to the release section. There is ALOT to know in the section that is really time sensitive, I mean after all we are dealing with people's releases from the military to civilian life and it entails a HUGE amount of work. I haven't gotten to actually DO alot yet...just a WHOLE TON of reading.

We went to check out the houses yesterday...SOOOOO EXCITING!!!! They have the drywall up and mudded now, to my untrained eye it looks like all they have to do is paint and all of the finishing stuff. You know...cupboards, toilets, flooring. Basically everything that transforms it from a house in progress to a soon to be home. The only thing I wish is that our budget would have let us get the "Creekside" design (same as Sean and Holli's)but it wasn't in the cards this time. Don't get me wrong, for our first home ours is going to be great.....next time...BIGGER!!!!!