Tuesday, November 28, 2006

On another note...

Totally off from my last post...

How can people be so inconsiderate ????

First of all after the "storm" we went throught the other day we were out of power from about 0130am to shortly after lunch. While the power was out and the roads were less than desireable I had no choice but to go out because Haylei was out of milk. I had stocked up a couple weeks ago when we had the floods but since then have had to use the "extra" jugs before they expired and I hadn't gotten around to restalking the "extra milk".

So off we go. It was too too bad. I mean I am from the North so it really wasn't that bad. But to all Victorian's defence we just aren't used to it here. And I grew up driving in this stuff and have a 4X4 that I had in low and I was still slipping. And that brings me to one of my points. If you don't know how to drive in the snow...DON'T!!! After going out to get said milk we were coming back to our house...

Now, NONE of the roads were plowed and the roads were turning very slippery. And once you get into the developement then you have to go up this hill before you get the our house which is up on that hill. I am trying to go up the hill and there are a couple cars on the side of the road sort of snowed in, parents and kids out playing in this miracle of acutal SNOW in Victoria. And this JERK starts to come down the hill. On a summer day that would be no problem. Problem is, ITS NOT SUMMER!!!

So he decides he is coming down and I have no choice but to stop. Dead stop. Right in the middle of a icy hill. GREAT!! Didi I mention that my 6 year old is trying to tell me how to drive and the baby is screaming in the back because she dropped her bottle...again. Everyone is looking at this guys like..."What are you doing ?" And he continues on with a look on his face that he doesn't see anything wrong. I tried a few times to get going again but it was hopeless. I just wasn't getting up that hill from here. I was about to back down it and try again when....my faith was restored.

One of the guys that was outside with his kids came over and gave me bit of a push, enough to get me going. But he did talk to me like I was the steroetypical "dumb chick driver", do this do that but don't do this. That bothers me but he was trying to help so I went along with it. I can shut my mouth on occasion. LOL!! Anyways I finally got home and my faith was restored.

Until today. The roads were clear enough to get into work today, some areas of town and some schools still didn't have power though. So on my way home from work I am on my way home and on the Sooke-ahalla and at the beginning of the highway there is a small section of double lane traffic. And as I was ending the double lanes and we were bottlenecking into the single lane everyone was slowing down. I looked ahead and there was a car stuck in the snowbank. As everyone was going slow I watched as all 9 cars in front of me slowed to a crawl to go around safely. AND NO ONE STOPPED TO HELP. How rude. You know that if that was them, they would want someone to help them out. Do people not think of that. I was so dissapointed in those people and I was pissed.

So I pull up as close to the shoulder as I am going to chance and a safe distance away from them and put on my hazards. I get over to them and they seemed like really nice people, he had tried to turn around and apparently didn't pick the greatest spot to do it in. So she gets in and he and I start pushing. the too must be from here becasue she pretty much guns it ance we get her to relax a bit we get it rocking. Just about out. She BRAKES!! Traffic was coming. If we stopped for all the traffic we would NEVER get out. Faith restored again!!! Another guy pulls over in front of us and offers to help. A RCMP comes up with her lights going and comes over. She wasn't there for this she was looking of a truck in a ravine. WHAT??!! And I gotta take this road home ?!?! GREAT!!. Because she was there people actually stopped at it started to back up a bit. As she walked back to her car we got the car out and I went back to my truck. The police stayed longer enough to let the stuck car get out all the way onto the highway and then she left. I left behind her, before the backed up cars. hehehe

A Different Christmas Poem


I know that I emailed this to most of you but for those of you I haven't emailed it to I wanted to post it. It really hit home to me.


The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,
I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.
My wife was asleep, her head on my chest,
My daughter beside me, angelic in rest.
Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white,
Transforming the yard to a winter delight.

The sparkling lights in the tree I believe,
Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.
My eyelids were heavy, my breathing was deep,
Secure and surrounded by love I would sleep.
In perfect contentment, or so it would seem,
So I slumbered, perhaps I started to dream.

The sound wasn't loud, and it wasn't too near,
But I opened my eyes when it tickled my ear.
Perhaps just a cough, I didn't quite know,
Then the sure sound of footsteps outside in the snow.
My soul gave a tremble, I struggled to hear,
And I crept to the door just to see who was near.

Standing out in the cold and the dark of the night,
A lone figure stood, his face weary and tight.
A soldier, I puzzled, some twenty years old,
Perhaps a Marine, huddled here in the cold.
Alone in the dark, he looked up and smiled,
Standing watch over me, and my wife and my child.

"What are you doing?" I asked without fear,"
Come in this moment, it's freezing out here!
Put down your pack, brush the snow from your sleeve,
You should be at home on a cold Christmas Eve!"

For barely a moment I saw his eyes shift,
Away from the cold and the snow blown in drifts.
To the window that danced with a warm fire's light
Then he sighed and he said "Its really all right,
I'm out here by choice. I'm here every night."
"It's my duty to stand at the front of the line,
That separates you from the darkest of times.

No one had to ask or beg or implore me,
I'm proud to stand here like my fathers before me,Then he sighed, "That's a Christmas 'Gram always remembers."
My dad stood his watch in the jungles of 'Nam',
And now it is my turn and so, here I am.
I've not seen my own son in more than a while,
But my wife sends me pictures, he's sure got her smile.
Then he bent and he carefully pulled from his bag,
The red, and the white... a Canadian flag.
I can live through the cold and the being alone,
Away from my family, my house and my home.
I can stand at my post through the rain and the sleet,
I can sleep in a foxhole with little to eat.
I can carry the weight of killing another,
Or lay down my life with my sister and brother..
Who stand at the front against any and all,
To ensure for all time that this flag will not fall."
"So go back inside," he said, "harbour no fright,
Your family is waiting and I'll be all right."
"But isn't there something I can do, at the least,
"Give you money," I asked, "or prepare you a feast?
It seems all too little for all that you've done,
For being away from your wife and your son."
Then his eye welled a tear that held no regret,
"Just tell us you love us, and never forget.
To fight for our rights back at home while we're gone,
To stand your own watch, no matter how long.
For when we come home, either standing or dead,
To know you remember we fought and we bled.
Is payment enough, and with that we will trust,
That we mattered to you as you mattered to us."

Sunday, November 26, 2006

SNOWING !!!




Yes, I said snowing. It has been snowing here...in the land of sun...for the last 2 days. There was actually enough to make some snowmen. Not very big ones but they were still snowmen.
I find it funny watching my kids in this beautiful white stuff. There is Keenan thinking that this is the greatest thing to happen EVER and wanting to go out and play in it at 7:30 AM. Coming in and out of the house all day for the past 2 days. He has gone through more laundry than I can keep up with...and laundry is my most HATED household chore.

I know he looks a little creepy but this is all out of candy. Eyeballs and all. He used to have 2 ears but Cleo just ate one. LOL!!!

Then there is Haylei. She has never seen the stuff and didn't know what to make of it. I get her all bundled up yesterday and take her out in it. The look on her face was...what is this stuff ???? Too funny. She didn't really care too much about it, she was having too much fun sliding through the slush on the road.


And of course there is Cleo, like I have said before she is just like another child. She too has never seen it and didn't know what to do. There she is on her chain out back trying to dodge the flakes and barking her head off at the snow. She barks alot anyways but this was almost like a confused bark, the bark crackled and creaked, she sounded like she was going through puberty. LOL!!!




Recipe for FABULOUS FUDGE

Okay, normally I don't do recipe exchanges. I have no reason other than the fact that I DO NOT bake. Well, I can't say that I don't but it is more like a once a year thing. And no, it isn't at Christmas, it is whenever I think about it and feel like it.

I read Holli's blog today and I will take her suggestion of posting it instead. If you have ever had this fudge you will agree that it IS fabulous, and extremly easy.

FABULOUS FUDGE

2 cups semi sweet chips (basically 1 package)
2 cups milk chocolate chip (basically 1 package)
1 jar marshmellow cream1 can evaporated milk
4 1/2 cups sugar
2 tblsp margarine
pinch salt

Melt the milk, sugar, margarine and salt in a sauce pan, bring it just to a boil. Boil for up to 5 minute, depending on texture. Pour chocolate chips into a bowl, pour mixture over top and mix well. Pour into 9x9 pan. Let stand or refridgerate until solid.

I told ya it was easy.

Enjoy

Thursday, November 23, 2006

Had to do it


I just had to share this. I just took this picture and I am going to make it Keenans background on his desktop. I can't wait to see his face when he goes on the computer next. HAHAHA!!! I totally look BALD !! LOL!!!!

Hello MOMMY!!!!

THAT'S RIGHT!!

HI MOM!!!

Everyone welcome my mom, Linda Lewis to Blogland !!! I spent a little bit of time on the phone with her tonight and she now knows how to get to our blogs and how to send an email.

Keep practicing mom, it will get easier as you get used to it!!!

Love You

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

WHICH MOVIE STAR ARE YOU ???

I just got this from Pam and thought I would post it for the rest of you. I don't normally do this but for some reason I like this one. Oh, and apparently I am Grace Kelly. I found it pretty dead on, except the birthday thing. I am THE WORST at it.

Ladies only . . . Which Movie Star Are You?
Ever wonder which movie star you are most like?
A team of researchers got together and analyzed the personalities of movie stars. The gathered info has been incorporated into this quiz. There are only 10 questions so it doesn't take long. Number your paper from 1 to 10 Answer each question with the choice that most describes you at this point in your life, and then add up the points that correspond with your answers.

Don't look ahead or you will ruin the fun

1) Which describes your perfect date
a) Candlelight dinner for two
b) Amusement Park
c) Rollerblading in the park
d) Rock Concert
e) Have dinner & see a movie
f) Dinner at home! with a loved one

2. What is your favorite type of music
a) Rock and Roll
b) Alternative
c) Soft Rock
d) Classical
e) Christian
f) Jazz

3. What is your favorite type of movie
a) Comedy
b) Horror
c) Musical
d) Romance
e) Documentary
f) Mystery

4. Which of the following jobs would you choose if you wer given only these choices
a) Waiter/Waitress
b) Sports Player
c) Teacher
d) Policeman
e) Bartender
f) Business person

5. Which would you rather do if you had an hour to waste
a) Work out
b) Make out
c) Watch TV
d) Listen to the radio
e) Sleep
f) Read

6. Of the following colors, which do you like best
a) Yellow
b) White
c) Sky blue
d) Teal
e) Gold
f) Red

7. Which one of the following would you like to eat right now
a) Ice cream
b) Pizza
c) Sushi
d) Pasta
e) Salad
f) Lobster Tail

8. Which is your favorite holiday

a) Halloween
b) Christmas
c) New Year's
d) Valentine's Day
e) Thanksgiving
f) Fourth of July

9. If you could go to any of the following places, which would it be
a) Reno
b) Spain
c) Las Vegas
d) Hawaii
e) Hollywood
f) British Columbia

10. Of the following, who would you rather spend time with
a) Someone who is smart
b) Someone with good looks
c) Someone who is a party animal
d) Someone who has fun all the time
e) Someone who is very emotional
f) Someone who is fun to be with

Now total up your points on each question
1. a-4 b-2 c-5 d-1 e-3 f-6
2. a-2 b-1 c-4 d-5 e-3 f-6
3. a-2 b-1 c-3 d-4 e-5 f-6
4. a-4 b-5 c-3 d-2 e-1 f-6
5. a-5 b-4 c-2 d-1 e-3 f-6
6. a-1 b-5 c-3 d-2 e-4 f-6
7. a-3 b-2 c-1 d-4 e-5 f-6
8. a-1 b-3 c-2 d-4 e-5 f-6
9. a-4 b-5 c-1 d-4 e-3 f-6
10. a-5 b-2 c-1 d-3 e-4 f-6

NOW, take your total and find out which Movie Star you are
(10-17 points) You are MADONNA:
You are wild and crazy and you know it. You know how to have fun, but you may take it to extremes. You know what you are doing though, and are much in control of your own life. People don't always see things your way, but that doesn't mean that you should do away with your beliefs. Try to remember that your wild spirit can lead to hurting yourself and others

(18-26 points) You are DORIS DAY
You are fun, friendly, and popular! You are a real crowd pleaser. You have probably been out on the town your share of times, yet you come home with the values that your mother taught you. Marriage and children are very important to you, but only after you have fun. Don't let the people you please influence you to stray

(27-34 points) You are DEBBIE REYNOLDS
You are cute, and everyone loves you. You are a best friend that no one takes the chance of losing. You never hurt feelings and seldom have your own feelings hurt. Life is a breeze. You are witty, and calm most of the time. Just keep clear of back stabbers, and you are worry-free.>

(35-42 points) You are GRACE KELLY:
You are a lover. Romance, flowers, and wine are all you need to enjoy yourself. You are serious about all commitments and are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday, and never forget a Birthday. Don't let your passion for romance get confused with the real thing

(43-50 points) You are KATHERINE HEPBURN:
You are smart, a real thinker. Every situation is approached with a plan. You are very healthy in mind and body. You don't take crap from anyone. You have only a couple of individuals that you consider "realfriends". You teach strong family values. Keep your feet planted in them, but don't overlook a bad situation when it does happen

(51-60 points) You are ELIZABETH TAYLOR:
Everyone is in awe of you. You know what you want and how to get it. You have more friends that you know what to do with. Your word is your bond. Everyone knows when you say something it is money in the bank.You attract the opposite sex. Your intelligence overwhelms most. Your memory is the next thing to photographic. Everyone admires you because you are so considerate and lovable. You know how to enjoy life and treat people right.

Sunday, November 19, 2006

I SWITCHED!!!

I finally did it I switched over to beta...we will see how it goes. Too early to tell yet.

But on a good note I got to see James yesterday. And yes he is still as handsome as ever. He shaved his head, not bald but still barely there. It looked fuzzy. Hehehe. It was so nice to SEE him, and to see him when he talked. To see his smile. I was soooooo great!!! Keenan was so happy to see him and talked to him. Haylei, well...she didn't know why we were in this room talking to a computer screen. But she did like the box of jubejubes she found. The only crappy thing was that the web cam on my side wasn't working so we could see them but they couldn' t see them. That sucked cuz I had the kids all decked out. Keenan was wearing khaki pants and a botton up shirt on because he thought that they looked like stuff that dad wears. And we put product in his hair to make it like daddy's. With that little flip up thing in the front. He was such a happy little man that day. Haylei was stylin' too. She had on these cute little jeans with flowers embroidered on the cuffs, a white shirt with blue flowers on it and blue frills around the bottom and cuffs and topped off with a long (mid-calf) blue woolly jacket with fur collar and cuffs. Her hair was in two little pig tails on top of her head, she was soooo cute & stylin' for a 15 month old. That is why it sucks so bad that he didn't get to see them.


But in all of my rush getting myself and the kids ready and out the door before any one gets filthy I forgot my camera. And of course the kids could stay clean until we got home to take one after the fact. Keenan ate doghnuts when we were at the Military Family Resource Centre, thats where the video conference was. And of course that ended up on him...everywhere. Haylei on the other hand also had a little timbit face but by the time we had gotten home she totally leaked right through those cute little jeans....and her adoreable jacket...and still soaked her car seat. She was WET!!


And still no pictures...sorry. I will have a redo day soo. They were just too cute. They will just have to humor me. Until then I will leave you with these...the OTHER of Miss Haylei that most people don't get to see. These are some shots that she will hate me for later...they are SOOOOO getting developed.

Saturday, November 18, 2006

NOOOOOOO!!!!!!

They have been calling for HEAVY rain here today. You never would have believed it though because the majority of the day wasn't too bad. But I spoke too soon. For the last few hours it has been going pretty good. Not a monsoon or anything but non stop. Me and the kids are supposed to have a video conference with James tomorrow in town. If it rains too much the roads out here flood. And it is known to be closed often because it is a little windy mostly one-lane traffic highway. It is kind of like the Kitimat/Terrace road or the Terrace Rupert type but a little windier. Basically there is only one road into town, there is a second but it all depends where they close the road and if you can even get to that turn off, it is about 1/3-1/2 way into town. Plus there is only one road out of this development with a little bridge that we have to drive across and it almost overflowed in the last big downfall, almost closing the road...and Keenan was still at school!!

Anyways enough about the stinkn' road. Back to James. So I told James that we have been getting quite a bit of rain and that if I had to I will swim across the flood with both kids on my back if I gotta but I AM going to make it there. Could you picture that...okay I would actually do that but I would solicit anyone I could find with a boat or something. I sure as heck wouldn't give up. I know it already I will be ready to go at 0930 when our timing isn't until 2pm. Oh, well. At least I won't miss it.

SO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! This rain is NOT going to kill our day!!!!!!!

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

CHRISTMAS CRAZY !!!

Well, I just thought I would pop into Bloggerland for a moment to let you all know that I decorated my yard
today for Christmas. I haven't taken any pictures yet...hold on I will be right back.....
Okay, they aren't very good but this is what I got done today.




Isn't this little guys cute ??? He walks up and down the ladder by himself carrying light bulbs that are light. His sleigh even play christmas tunes. He is sooo cool. I love him, he's new.

I know most of you are thinking that i am crazy for doing it already but I figured that the extension cords are already out there from the Halloween decorations so I may as well plug in the Christmas ones. The tunes, I will agree are are little too soon, well as loud as the kids have that thing. I turned it down once they went to bed. And I plan to keep it like that for at least a little longer. I don't know if all of the neighbours would appreciate Christmas music playing throughout the street. This thing can go pretty loud.

Anyways, that is it from me for now. well, I will probably post some more pics of the kids if blogger will let me and then I am off to wrap James's Christmas gifts and stocking so tha I can get them in the mail on time for him to get it at Christmas.

BYE!!









Monday, November 06, 2006

More of the kids

I am trying to post about all of the rain but blogger won't let me upload my pictures so I am going to try some of the kids now.

Here are some from Halloween...


I got Keenan's fort put together during the day on Halloween, it turned out pretty good, if I do say so myself. Here si Haylei with Bailey, my friend Terry's dog.

Keenan couldn't wait until we were all done to start checking it out. It will look better once we get a chance to paint it. If it ever stops raining.

I find this one a little creepy the way Keenan is in the background. Reminds me of a picture of me and my sister when we were small. Angella's head is floating above mine.

Aren't they just soooo cute.

This is her new thing in the last couple days, she does it all of the time. Little turkey.

If you are wondering where Keenan is he is taking the picture. I tried to get some shots of Nan and Papa with the kids but Haylei wouldn't cooperate. All she did was scream.

Rain Rain Go AWAY!!!

Well like many of you have heard we are going through a bit of a wind/rain storm. It was okay on Friday but then Saturday it rained like you wouldn't believe, it was NUTS!! The day on Sunday wasn't too bad but as I was on my way home from taking my parent to the airport at about 4-4:30pm it just started coming down again. And I mean coming down, cats and dogs and everything. It is 2:07pm on Monday right now and it is still coming down.

I had heard that the only road into our deveoplement was about to be closed because the river is coming up way too much. I called Keenans school to see what they have heard and they told me that they hadn't heard anything yet. That was at about 1000 this morning. By 1130 they had called me back saying that they were bussing everyone home to make sure that the kids got home before roads start closing. There was a bus leaving soon and one leaving shortly after but that they would call me to let me know. Finally shortly after 1pm I called the school back to see what was going on because Keenan still wasn't home. They told me that the bus had left 10 minutes prior. I wasn't too happy, I mean it is a good thing I called other wise I would have never known that he was on his way, and he would have had to walk all the way home in this torrential down pour. So as soon as I got off the phone I packed up Haylei and we went to go wait at the bus stop. The bus had come already and the pour guy was walking, he was just SOAKED!!!

Once he got into the truck I was asking how the roads were and he told how looded some parts were. Curiosity got the better of me and we went for a little drive so I could see it for myself. I can't believe how MUCH the river has risen, I mean it is up to the side of the road, and almost up to the mini bridge that we have to go over to get in and out of our developement. Just on a side note there is only 1 road in/out so if we loose that access I am going to be stuck here. I just hope the power holds out, because that would REALLY SUCK!!!

Check these out...okay I guess check just this one out. Blogger won't let me post any of the pictures I took of the flooding. I will try to post them later...

Sunday, November 05, 2006

I'm baaaack...sort of




Hello everyone. I know I have been gone for awhile but my parents were here and I got a NASTY flu that had me down for most of the time they were here. I am not back to 100% yet but I am getting there. Like I said in the title, I am only sort of back. I promise that I will get back to the posts but not right now. This one is mostly for James. And anyone else that wants to see the kids.

Baby, here are some recent shots of our crazy (and the most adorable) kids.

Isn't he cute!! Yes he really is sleeping. I went to check on the kids before i went to bed and he was soooo cute that I ran downstairs to get my camera!!

We were decorating for Halloween. Check out fearless Haylei !! She will climb anything. A real monkey she is.

Thats our little cowgirl!!!!! It was the longest time I have ever seen her wear a hat.

Yet again, "HAYLEI THE FEARLESS"

Well there are a couple, blogger isn't being nice to me , it won't let me post any more. I will post more tomorrow. I will make sure I get the halloween ones too. I will start posting more now that life is returning to normal with my parents gone now.

On a side note to James:

Honey, we love you and miss you like crazy. We are all thinking of you all the time. Can't wait for you to be home.

I love you

As for the rest of you...I will be posting more soon :)