Five More Days

The wedding is really creeping up fast now.  It  was a whirlwind weekend but I am so glad that I was able to go to Shannon's bridal shower.

Clayton and I headed out on Saturday and got to Sherwood Park around 3 p.m.  We had an hour to kill so I had to check out my favorite scrapbook store in Sherwood Park.  I was able to find some fringe scissors!

It was the first time meeting Rob's mom, aunts and grandma.  Marion and Rod provided the house.  I got some photos of the event.  My mom was supposed to come, but was too sick with a cold to make the trip and she wanted to be better for the wedding next week.  Here are some pics of the shower:


Shannon got some beautiful gifts. It was the perfect opportunity to take some photos of Shannon and her bridesmaids and family.

Rick's Birthday

It was nice that Rick could be home for his birthday this year.  I made him a roast beef dinner and a black forest cake the day before his birthday.  I know he appreciates a home cooked meal when he comes home.

On his birthday, we went for chinese food for lunch and then went to pick up my new glasses.  We then picked Clayton up from school and headed to Calgary for dinner at the Cheesecake Cafe and to Chinook Centre.  Clay and Rick went to see the movie Ironman 2 while I did a bit of shopping.  Scrapbooker's Paradise had a ton of Slice cartridges on sale for $17.  They are regularly $50-$65 so I bought 9 cartridges and I feel I am in heaven!  What a deal!  I love my Slice machine!

I then went back to Chinook Centre to pick the guys up and had to buy some earrings for my dress for Shannon's wedding and some panty hose.

The wedding is creeping up fast now.  Today I will be looking for photos of Shannon's childhood for the slideshow that they will be putting together for the wedding.  There are presents to be wrapped for Shannon's shower on Saturday and my son's housewarming gift.

Rick is looking into buying a car so he is pumped.  He is a real car fanatic and Camaros are his favorite.  There is a nice black and white one in Okotoks that he is dealing on.

We shall wait and see how it all turns out today.

May 13, 2010

Rick is the proud owner of a Camaro once again and I don't think I have seen him so happy for at least two years.  He has missed his sports car and I know that is his passion and for all the things he does for Clayton and I, he deserves to have some fun instead of all work.  He bought the jacket and hat to go with  the car too.  Doesn't he look happy?

Another Day In May

Mother's Day came and went and now things are back to normal for a few days.  May is a crazy busy month with Rick's birthday, Diane's birthday, Mother's Day, Shannon's bridal shower and Shannon's wedding not to mention National Scrapbook Day.

Mother's Day is bittersweet to me.  It is nice that mothers are recognized for all their dedication and hard work for their families, but it can also be a sad day too.  My mother lost her son and lots of people have a mother that is no longer with them.  I find it hard because I don't see my older kids very often and I love to be around my family on Mother's Day.

Well onto more positive things, the sun is shining and it is another day in May and Rick arrived home late last night so I am going to spend some time with my buddy and best friend.  Rick's birthday is on Wednesday so I better think of what I want to do to plan for it.  Have a good day!

Monkey Love

It's always good to try new techniques and this one I scraplifted from Shannon Tidwell.  It was a little bit of  work, but I am happy with the end result.

National Scrapbook Day

I went to a crop in High River for National Scrapbook Day.  It was great to get out with the ladies as I don't seem to get out very often.  Crops for me means that I will socialize with ladies that love to scrapbook, just like me!  I never seem to get much accomplished, but it is great to see all the talented ladies out there scrapbooking with their own unique styles.