Monday, November 27, 2006

Something funny...

The joys of living in a small town...when it is stupid cold outside you can wear your snow pants to the grocery store and no one cares!  (Like I did yesterday).



Enjoy your day.



Sunday, November 26, 2006

Brrrrrr...

Wow, is it ever cold here!  Michael and Katie you were lucky to leave when you did.  It's currently -23 Celsius (-34 with the wind chill). That's -29 in degrees Fahrenheit for all the Americans who read my blog.  All I know is that it is bone chilling cold!



Haven't started to decorate for Christmas yet, we are waiting until we are completely finished sanding in the basement because the drywall dust gets everywhere.  I did manage to put up a little Christmas cheer however, a new tea pot that Murray bought for me while we were in Jasper.  I think it is just so cute.



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Have a good Monday and try to stay warm!



The Buchan's in Jasper...

I know I haven't posted in awhile, with family visiting it has been quite a busy week.  Here are a few highlights from the visit.Img_3594_1
















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Monday, November 13, 2006

Stamp Camp

Two posts in one day WOW!



I just had to share the things that we made at Stamp Camp on Saturday.  Marnie (my Stampin' Up consultant, now neighbour and friend) hosted a Stamp Camp with 5 different Christmas projects to make.  Each were so creative and unique I just had to share them.  Sorry for ruining the surprize for those of you who might be getting them for Christmas.Img_3467







We covered a regular notebook, and an unused paint can, plus made a little tote with a matching card.



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This was so neat a little matchbook with a matching candle.  The candle was so easy to make.











I am thinking the candle would make great wedding favors Ms. Adair!



Like I said, I just had to share.





Ramblings...

Took the cats to the vet today.  All good news.  They are at perfect weights and their teeth are wonderful.  Yeah! 



We worked like mad on the basement this weekend we were hoping to get to the point where we could start to prime the walls but we still have a little sanding to do yet yuck:( sanding truely is the worst part. 



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Murr the Mud Man!



Saturday, November 11, 2006

The Colour Test

RED
1. Closest red thing to you: one wall in my office
2. Last thing to make you angry: smashing the sugar bowl on the floor
3. Do you have a temper: I would say no, other might say yes                                 4. Are you a fan of romance: yes

ORANGE
1. Closest orange thing to you: cover of a book, I really had to search there is not much orange in my house
2. Do you like to burn things:Love to burn candles!  I am a Partylite addict                 3. Dress up for Halloween: yes I love it!
4. Are you usually a warm-hearted person: very much so.
5. Do you have anything against redheaded people: no, some of my most favorite people are red-heads.
6. Are you usually full of energy: I can be but I am better at relaxing

YELLOW
1.Closet yellow thing: pencil
2. The happiest time[s] of your life: My wedding day
3. Favorite holiday: christmas, hands down
4. Are you a coward: Yes. and as I get older it is getting worse.
5. Do you burn or tan: I tan extremely well

GREEN
1. Closest green thing to you?: highlighter
2. Do you care about the environment: YES
3. Are you jealous of anyone right now: not really
4. Are you a lucky person: not in Vegas I wasn't, in life I do well
5. Do you always want what you cant have: saddly yes
6. Do you like being outdoors: yes, I enjoy it more though when it is warm outside       7. Are you Irish: no, english

BLUE
1. Closest blue thing to you : Notebook
2. Are you good at calming people down: not really
3. Do you like the sea: I like the beach does that count?                                         4. What was the last thing that made you cry: Lately anything.  Most recently, a song on the radio
5. Are you a logical thinker: yes
6. Can you sleep easily: yes.  Anytime anywhere.  Its a talent.

PURPLE
1. Last purple thing you saw: The curtains in my spare bedroom
2. Like being treated to expensive things: yes.
3. Do you like mysterious things: I love surprizes
4. Favorite type of chocolate: minty chocolate                                                       5. Ever met anyone in royalty: no
6. Are you creative: I love to create things.  Scrapbooking, cards, craft projects, meals, baking you name it.

PINK
1. Closest pink thing to you: my sweater
2. Do you like sweet things: too much!
3. Like play-fighting: no
4. Are you sensitive: yes, to some things
5. Do you like music: All different kinds, but I am mostly a country girl

WHITE
1. Closest white thing to you: computer paper
2. Would you say you're innocent: yes to some degree but totally not naive
3. Good at keeping the peace: yes but I injure my tongue sometimes
4. How do you imagine your wedding: had it and it was perfect
5. Do you like to play in the snow:Yes! I love to shovel snow, make snowmen, snowshoe race and sled.
6. Are you afraid of going to the doctors or dentist: No.  I love my doctor and my dentist is a very good friend of mine so I always look forward to seeing her.

BLACK
1. Closest black thing to you: The phone
2. Ever enjoy hurting people: no?
3. Are you sophisticated or silly: I don't know really
4. Would you like to go to space: no, doesn't interest me at all.
5. Do you have a lot of secrets: no, I try to live an honest life

6. What is your favorite color: I love all colours
7. Does the color you wear affect your mood: yes, definately



Monday, November 6, 2006

It's Finally Finished!

The desk that we have been sanding, staining, varnishing, and building for what seems like forever is now finished.  It's not perfect so don't look to carefully, but it turned out great.  Img_3436



Now that our side project is complete, we can focus on completing the basement.  We us luck.



Have a good day.