Budgirl's Babbles

The New Addition

2007-07-20T21:48:00.000-07:00

This is the new addition to our family.....a female shih tzu/yorkie cross. I went with my mom to get her sister and fell in love with her(my puppy). You can see how small she is compared to our Sheltie, Dodger. The bottom pic is of my baby and my mom's. Mine is named Roxy Dave..yes it's a girl and my mom's is Jovi Bon Toby. Both names have long stories behind them. I currently have 1 husband, 2 kids, 2 cats, and 2 dogs. What is the matter with me????

Back Home

2007-07-18T17:32:00.000-07:00

I am finally home for awhile...at least until July 28th when I leave for the lake again. I have been having a blast travelling around and having a great time with family and friends. Summer is too short.

Here is a pic of Bud with his hair cut. And no, that is not a real tattoo on my arm. That is a temporary Merritt memory.

Hey WC....join facebook.

Merritt

2007-07-16T10:42:00.000-07:00

Merritt with my niece Shannon during a Gretchen Wilson break. Don't ya love my sunglasses tan? Dang than glaring river!!! The whole thing was a blast. The music and company made the weekend. That and the fact that I lost my big toenail onmy left foot because it got stepped on by a steel toed boot. Don't worry, I will not post a pic of that.
2 trips to first aid: free
1 trip to the hospital: gas money and monthly medical premium
Merritt 2007: PRICELESS

The Family Baby

2007-07-10T15:09:00.000-07:00

This is our sheltie, "Dodger" Boston Matty Shadow. We all added a name. I wanted to name him Boston since we got him right after the Boston Red Sox won the World Series in 1994. Bud was totally against that idea because he is a true Yankees fan. I never thought I was a dog person until we got Dodger. He has been having a blast a the lake.

I am home today doing laundry and getting packed for the Merritt Mountain Music Festival. I am heading back to the lake tomorrow and heading up to Merritt Thursday morning.

Christina Lake

2007-07-06T10:22:00.000-07:00

My view this morning when I woke up.........I love it here.

Before He Got His Hair Cut...

2007-07-04T09:32:00.000-07:00

Bud got his hair cut finally. You know it's time when the kids are able to do this to him. We were just informed that we can't get into our cabin at the lake until tomorrow so we get to sit around in this dreadful heat.....maybe we'll hit the pool.
I watched "Notes on a Scandal" last night and absolutely loved it. Does anyone know if it won any awards for acting? Dame Judi Densch and Cate Blanchette (spelling???) were excellent.
I am already feeling like it's time to take a break from the kids. They need a break from me too. I thought we'd have the lake to go to today. Too much time spent with the same people for long periods of time can become frustrating for everyone. Small breaks are good for all......now where can I go alone???? Even Walmart is looking good.......

I Finally Know How To Do This

2007-07-03T17:23:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Wandering Coyote for letting me know how to do this....gmail anyone? I was so frustrated that I couldn't even leave comments on other people's blogs. So much has happened since my last post. I was in a car accident, twisted my pelvis (from the car accident), bought a new Jeep, joined the gym, and bought a hair straightener...and yes, in that order. This is a picture of me taken in June @ a girls' weekend. It was fun. I met up with some good old friends that I hadn't seen in so long. Drama free fun!!!! I really should be packing right now. I have to go hang out at beautiful Christina Lake for a week then head to the Merritt Mountain Music Festival...YEEHAW! Glad I bought that cowboy hat in Kelowna!!! I declare this the SUMMER OF FUN!! I am turning 33 @ the end of July and that, I think, will be my new lucky number..Cheers!!

Spring Has Sprung

2006-04-11T13:54:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon all! I have decided to stop by. I was just reading my previous blogs. Boy do I sound shallow. It's all about shopping and travelling. I read my friend's blog and she pours her heart out. I don't know if I could do that. I will tell you more about what I am doing in my life though. I am considering going back to school to become a teacher. I really enjoy the alternate education program I currently work in. I can get a BA in Child and Youth Care via UVic (distance ed). I am currently taking ENGL 106 - Written Communication through BCOU. I already am enjoying it. I feel like I am already learning things and I'm only half way through UNIT 1. I am going to Spokane this weekend on a girls only trip and yes, this involves travelling and shopping - old habits die hard.

Neice's Address

2006-01-31T19:51:00.000-08:00

hockeyrox2005.blogspot.com - laugh - love her - i do

Jet Setter

2006-01-31T19:43:00.000-08:00

I am not a jet setter but I feel like one this month. A trip to Spokane, L.A, Vancouver already and I am currently doing laundry 4 another trip to the big V as I write. On top of it all, my daughters' asthma is acting up. As soon as they both catch a virus, they end up on their puffers. - Good times. This weekend should be fun - going to a wedding for Bud's side of the family. Going to meet some people I have never met before - is that statement redundant? Everyone who reads this needs to go read my neice's last few blogs - FUNNY! Will post her address on the next blog. Happy TRAILS to you.

Blogging On a TV

2006-01-22T01:03:00.000-08:00

So it took this to get me to blog. That's right as the title suggests: I am typing this on a TV screen from a hotel in Spokane, WA. The girls and I just flew in from LA. We were in Disneyland since January 12th. Please excuse me if there are any spelling mistakes as it is a bit difficult to read what i am writing here. This is pretty cool. Full internet access until noon tomorrow for $9.95 (US). If you notice the time thatI am ctually posting this, you will understand why i need to go to sleep now.

Murphy's Law

2005-12-08T19:45:00.000-08:00

Michaely broke a candle by accident this morning and cried hysterically on the way to school thinking I was mad at her. I was not mad and was not planning on being mad. So I'm at work today - went for a walk with the students. I come back and on my desk is a note from Michaely telling me she is sick. I take the afternoon off and bring her home at lunch. The first thing she does is step on a piece of glass from the broken candle and goes into full out freak out mode. Good times. I thought I had picked it all up in my rush to get to work on time. Anyhoo, the cut has a Bandaid and peroxide. The good news is she will live. Bud then comes home with a migraine and I go back to work to help out. I also have to pick up Brooklyn. I am going to bed now so nothing else can go wrong. If it does, hopefully I will sleep through it.Ciao - and here's hoping for a better tomorrow!

Home Today

2005-12-05T13:35:00.000-08:00

Woke up puking at 5:30 am. Good times - and NO I am not pregnant. I have the flu - it royally sucks. I do have time now to talk about my quirks. I will not for the life of me share a drink or utensil with anyone ever - I don't actually think this is a quirk as much as it is a health issue. If I am going on a road trip - I have to drive - even if it's not my truck. It's a control issue - I hate it when people can't do the speed limit when I'm in the car. I can't stand it when people are in the passing lane and they're not passing people!!!! I have to drive - no question. (Bud drives when he is with me, he likes to be in control as well - he's a good driver though). I salt everything before I taste it. I can't go to the bathroom in the middle of the night without turning on lights as I go - even in my own house. Figure that one out. I have to win. If I don't win, I carry the loss with me for a long time. I brush my teeth all of the time and I am addicted to Scope. I have a real issue with smelling good. I remember having stinky-breathed teachers so I always make sure I smell good. Perfume, mouthwash, deodorant, mints, gum. I even make sure my lips smell good (I hate stinky lipstick). I have to reccomend the new Blistex roll-on lip balm. Minty-vanilla. I will not eat garlic during the week - maybe on a Friday night (and I LOVE garlic). I buy the Lavender ($$$$) Downy for my clothes. I buy shampoo based on scent. I buy hand lotion based on scent. Before I go into a class or work with students, I put on scented hand lotion, fresh lip gloss and pop a mint. I don't want to be the stinky one. Yep - obsessed with smelling good. Right now I have Vanilla Air Wick scented oil going, I'm going to light fruity candles and I'm going to have a coconut bubble bath.

Back to Work

2005-10-26T13:43:00.000-07:00

I am writing from work today. I finally have a chance to get on here. Not much is new. i have been tagged by Wandering Coyote to reveal my personal peculiar behaviours. I have to think about this one overnight. I don't have that long of a break. I will let you know tomorrow. Right now, I am going to attempt to make popcorn for 70 students. I will let you know how that works out as well. It's in one of those big machines like at a theatre. Pray for me.

You Can Leave Comments

2005-10-20T12:35:00.000-07:00

Oops, I was just informed by my neice that I wasn't able to get comments from anyone. Now I can. Please comment away. I thrive on attention.

Shopping Success

2005-10-19T18:53:00.000-07:00

Yay - I got to a MAC counter and there was a Lancome bonus at the Bay. I got new pj's at La Senza and I got a friend a baby gift at Old Navy. My sister-in-law treated me to the Canucks game last night in a Penthouse Suite! Today we went to Granville Island and watched a play. It has been a great trip so far. There was a landslide outside of Chiliwack that covered the east bound traffic on Highway 1 (my way home). I will probably be heading home on Friday or Saturday, depending on the closures. By the way, I love the Shark Club!!!!!

In the Big City

2005-10-17T10:30:00.000-07:00

The girls and I are in North Vancouver at Bud's sister's house. The "political protest" seems to be continuing for this week, so I thought I'd come here before snow hits. I did get to drive on the freeway during a heavy rainfall warning - that was fun. It was also in the dark. i was a little nervous, but we made it safely. Now that I'm here, I want to go to a Canucks game. Anyone out there have tickets????? Hard to come by these days. I'm so excited we are going shopping today at Park Royal. They have MAC and Old Navy. I'm in heaven. I will keep all up to date on my purchases.

My Beautiful Babies

2005-10-15T16:46:00.000-07:00

I thought I would share the rest of the family with you all. This picture was taken last year around the end of September. Aren't they sweet? One looks like me (Michaely) and the little one looks like Bud (Brooklyn). Could they be any further apart? Ah - the love.

Searching for Oxymorons - Help Me

2005-10-15T09:36:00.000-07:00

I love word games. I love oxymorons. Please post your favourite right here. Here are my top three: pretty ugly, jumbo shrimp, and good grief. Please - Oxymorons thrill me and I'm looking forward to the response! Yes, I am a freak, as Bud just told me.

Happy Friday to All

2005-10-14T09:35:00.000-07:00

Good morning to all. Michaely now has a blog and is thrilled. You can check it out at michaelycat.blogspot.com.
Since Wandering Coyote put up a pic - I thought I could too. This is me at an anniversary party in September. I hardly have any pics to choose from so u get the one with the sunlasses.

I have also included a picture of my handsome husband, Bud. That is him at the same party. Nothing else is new since I blogged last. Go Canucks!

I'm Alive

2005-10-13T13:00:00.000-07:00

I am back, alive, and kicking. I am actually off of work right now due to the BCTF strike (or shall I say the politically correct 'Political Protest'?). I will, however, begin blogging again. I was basically away all summer. Now that I'm back in a routine, I'll try and keep you all up to date. Wandering Coyote - it's been too long. I read your blog this morning - you are so committed to keeping us informed. I hope to see you in the Big R when you're here. You can come and meet the kids. To my Shannie Dog (gotta love that Kurtis), I left comments for you. I also wanted to let you know that the latest news headline in one of the local newspapers was "Post Office Vandalized by a Drive By Fruiting". Is that not the best thing ever? I love small towns. I am officially working full time this year and I got a job at my daughters' school. I love it. I work in a Behaviour Intervention Program for ages 9-13. We try to mainstream kids back into their regular classrooms so they don't end up in alternate programs in secondary school. It's very rewarding. One student (grade six) has already made the transition this year. Yahoo! I've got the travel bug and am hoping to go somewhere in the next month. I think I am addicted to Expedia.ca. It drives Bud crazy. Maybe that's why I do it. Passive-aggresive anyone? Oh ya - Wandering Coyote - I saw our long lost rival the blonde S.M. at the local pub the other night. She couldn't even look me in the eye. She's guilty and she knows it. She's nothing great, by the way, for what she thought she was. Oh well, bygones. I can't believe I still feel the need to talk about that - I thought you would be interested, I guess. So - I look forward to hearing from all who've read this. I'm BAAAAAAAACK!

Another Long Weekend Come and Gone

2005-05-24T11:40:00.000-07:00

May 24th. This means that my fahter turned 58 yesterday. Wow. I remember when he was in his early thirties. I'll be 31. Wow - time flies. I spent Sunday night at my parents house on the river. It was so beautiful there. There was the brightest rainbow I have ever seen on Sunday evening. It was breathtaking. My girls and I just stared at it and talked about its beauty. I think that's what life is about. I keep trying to dig deeper for some reason. I think I'm going to start enjoying the simple things more, like rainbows and my girls. I'm going to stop and smell the roses. I am going to cut my cable. There is absolutely nothing worth watching. I can get all the news I need on the KBS weather report (sorry Simon and Garfunkel). Hey - movie reccomendation: Garden State then, buy the soundtrack. I'm going to go enjoy the sunshine (after work, of course).

I'm Starting to Give My Blogs Titles

2005-05-16T10:38:00.000-07:00

I just realized that I the date and time show up on my blogspot, so I can actually title my blogs. I guess I need to start paying attention to detail. So, yes it rained on our parade. It actually poured all weekend. To add to the crumminess of it all, I was handed a coupon for Curves during the parade. Everyone else got to taste test hot wings from the Rock Cut Pub. That really made my day. I swear that fair cost me over $100. Ridiculous. Partly sunny today - just in time for a Monday. I do have to say that I had fun visiting everyone I saw on the weekend (even though I was in tight pants and they were picking chicken out of their teeth). Happy Monday to you all!

May 13, 2005

2005-05-13T10:39:00.000-07:00

I have never beeen supersticious, yet I need to mention the fact that it is Friday the 13th. I also saw a black cat walk under a ladder this morning. Coincidence? I think not. I must stay away from all mirrors. Allyson, the Esplanade is behind the Royal Theatre along the river toward the new bridge. Interesting that we still call it the "new bridge". We are not taking our students to the fair today. We are having a bake sale here at the school to raise money for a class camping trip. I remember the old days when the provincial government allowed us enough funds for field trips. Now, we pay our taxes, and we do all of the fund raising. We'll see what happens on May 17th (B.C.'s provincial vote). I will be taking my kids to the fair tonight and the parade tomorrow. It is, of course, supposed to rain tomorrow. Hence, the rides after school. I will not kill any spiders today, thenm maybe it won't rain. Maybe I am supersticious.

May 11, 2005

2005-05-11T10:34:00.000-07:00

I haven't been posting the last few days due to my not being at work. Brooklyn was home sick so I was busy with her most of the time. She's better today and things are back to normal (where's some wood to knock on?). So it's the big weekend in the Kootenays - Silver City Days. All of the carnies are along the Esplanade setting up the rides. Yes, I think it is still the same Zipper I rode as a naive child. I'm so scared for anyone attempting to go on it this year. It's kind of cool now that the rides are set up along the riverside. The food vendors are set up along a side street instead of along the main drag. I think we'll take our students there for a field trip on Friday and talk a little bit about Italian heritage (to make it a little bit educational). The parade is Saturday and my kids can't wait to fill their bags with candy. These are the days I actually enjoy living in a small town. You get to see lots of people and it's just a fun thing to do. We'll be having people over on Saturday with their children since Bud has broken down and bought the girls a trampoline. I insisted on the netting, so I feel a little bit better about it. It's actually great fun for them and it gets them out playing in the yard more. Michaely is having a friend sleep over and I've got a girfriend coming from out of town (who actually is of Italian heritage). I'm sure I'll be busy. I know that I'll be busy cleaning tonight afterwork since we're expecting all of this company and I am having the carpets cleaned tomorrow afternoon. So, that's that. Sorry again to Wandering Coyote for the name reveal. I thought of it after I posted it. Oops.

May 6, 2005

2005-05-06T08:29:00.000-07:00

Okay - I was too busy at work yesterday to blog. I thought about it. I actually tried to write a quick blurb but the internet was down at the school. We were teaching our students about Mexico - Cinco de Mayo. We had chips, salsa, virgin margaritas, and a pinata. It was fun and it kept us very busy. After work I took the girls over to my friend's house and we had dinner there because Bud was golfing and having dinner at the golf course. When I got home, I watched my favourite show - THE APPRENTICE. Yay! A woman is actually going to win this year. I called Tana from the start. I like her style. She doesn't put up with any crap from anyone. She would make a great leader for a coorporation (not that I know absolutely anything about leaders and coorporations). Oh well, I'm actually blogging from home today so that I won't get too busy at work to do it. So now, I have to go get ready for work.

May 4, 2005

2005-05-04T10:34:00.000-07:00

Okay - look at me - 2 days in a row! I have a funny little story to tell about yesterday afternoon. I had a hectic day at work. I come home and Bud is organizing the entire basement. I mean the entire basement - storage rooms, laundry room, computer room. This, of course, meant my going through boxes and boxes of storage. I told him there was no way this was happening without a little vino. So I went and bought a bottle of wine and we started in on it all. I fianlly was finished, so I made dinner. After dinner, I told the kids that I just wanted to relax because I had a bad workday. Michaely pipes up and says, "...and a bad hair day."
Isn't that all I needed. I laughed hysterically. Then Brooklyn says..."no, really Mom, it is bad. You should look in the mirror."
I refused to look in the mirror. I figured I was going to bed soon enough. It was only going to get worse. Oh, out of the mouths of babes. At least I've taught them honesty. (?)
So that basically sums up yesterday. If anything amusing happens today, I'll be sure to let you know tomorrow.

May 3, 2005

2005-05-03T11:14:00.000-07:00

Well, Allyson has got on my case about the blog. I will now be using it more often to stay in touch with the rest of the world. What is new? I am back to work 5 days a week at a job that I enjoy. I work as a Child and Youth Care Worker in a School District intervention program. I'm actually at work on my break. Maybe this will be the time I blog daily since I don't have the kids running around the house constantly calling me (not that I mind). But really, don't hold me to anything. I actually really enjoy blogging - any chance to talk about myself is just fantastic...and there is nobody to interrupt me. Yay! I guess I've mostly been doing the family thing. Now that spring has sprung, we've been doing lots of yard stuff and bbq's. I'm looking forward to summer. Well, gotta go - break's over!

November 22, 2004

2004-11-22T11:11:00.000-08:00

Hey - I haven't fallen off the face of the earth!! I'm alive!!!!! I haven't made an entry lately due to poor time management which, of course, I'm working on. I guess that's why I'm blogging instead of getting Brooklyn's snack ready for school. Oops! I will be writing a more extensive blog when I have the time. I just wanted all to know that I do check your blogs frequently and I will be getiing back to blogging on a regular basis soon. I will have to "schedule it in". Absolutely nothing is new. I should be returning to work on February 1, 2005. Hey - we have a Sheltie puppy named Dodger now. I'll elaborate later. Gotta go - the child is starving!!!!!

October 27, 2004

2004-10-27T09:56:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I slept in until 9:45. Oops. I did have the children wake me up periodically for different reasons (breakfast anyone?). They were in emergency last night. I thought their asthma was out of control so I took them in. There asthma is very controlled but they have bronchitis. I'm glad I took them in. Now they can start on antibiotics as well. They've missed lots of school but they should be back to normal for next week. I'm glad I'm off work to look after them. As I said in my last blog, I have to start taking care of myself as well. What am I going to do today? I thought about giving the house a good cleaning (haha). That, of course, isn't doing something for myself. I'm sort of stuck in the house with the girls. Maybe I'll take them for a drive to get out for awhile. I think I'll have to wait for Bud to get home before I can really do anything on my own. I want to watch the baseball game tonight. I really hope Boston wins it in 4 straight! That would be thrilling for them. I have to watch what I say as Bud is such a huge Yankees fan. It is time to share the wealth. I dared Allyson to write an entirely positive blog. I hope she's not offended and I hope she dares me to write something as well. Here's to another day!

October 26,2004

2004-10-26T13:48:00.000-07:00

Here's to a sunny day and I'm finally starting to feel better. The girls, of course, have their usual asthma cough due to their colds. I have just found out that Bud is working until 11:00 pm tonight because they're so busy at work. I think he wanted to give some of the overworked guys a break (Ashley - Brandon will be home tonight, I think). I forgot to fill everyone in on The DaVinci Code. It was a fast read and very well written. I enjoyed it so much, I went and bought another of Dan Brown's novels - Digital Fortress. I'll let you know how it is. I am currently reading The Poisonwood Bible which had been recommended to me a few years ago. I had a hard time getting into then but I'm zipping through it now. I am loving it so far. Nothing else is new. I was able to catch up on lots of reading while I was sick. I think I've read everything by Anita Shreve and I highly recommend her novels. My favourite one is The Last Time They Met. I think I should start or join a book club. Does anyone know of a good one in this area or is anyone interested in starting one with me? Let me know. If anyone knows of a novel I might like, please let me know. Holy cow, what a boring blog. I can't believe I just wrote so much about reading. Maybe I'm growing up. I guess that is what the big 30 does. I'm finally starting to figure out who I am. I'm not just a mother and a wife. I am a person with needs that need to be met as well. I think that reading has helped stimulate my brain. I think I was actually in a funk for the last five years. I am ready to get out of it and do something with myself. No more avoidance or trying to escape! No more self pity! I am ready to develop a healthy self esteem. Any suggestions on how to do this? Let me know. I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and doggone it, people like me! I guess that's a start!

October 22, 2004

2004-10-22T10:15:00.000-07:00

It's snowing!!!!!Yes, I'm alive. I finally got my computer back after many viruses were healed. I'm so happy everything is working a little faster now (except for my bowels but that's a different story). mI'm super sick and am on bronchial antibiotics until Monday. I have to gor for blood tests this morning before I can eat anything. What a hoot. Absolutely nothing else is new as I have been in bed with the flu and now this. It's a good thing I'm already off work. The kids are home today because it's a Pro-D day. I will tell you that the staff really does work on these days - I am just not one of them this year. Gotta go get poked!

October 5, 2004

2004-10-05T08:49:00.000-07:00

It's another sunny fall day. I hear the weather will change soon so I better get out and enjoy it. Note to all: Wait and rent A Shark Tale. It wasn't half as good as Shrek. I should have known. It said it was from the makers of Shrek, not the writers. It was okay. I went to Colville yesterday and purchased the new Colgate with breath strips. Do I love it? Yes! Will I buy it again? For sure! I also bought a frozen package of Crockpot Sensations and am looking forward to using it soon. I also stocked up on Excedrin PM, Aleve, and Air Born! I love the products only available in the USA.

October 2, 2004

2004-10-02T13:05:00.000-07:00

It's Saturday! I'm so happy - it's not even noon yet and we've cleaned the entire house and I'm on the third load of laundry. My parents are having a bonfire picnic this afternoon so now I can go without feeling like I've got lots to do at home. I just wish Shannie was here for the coveted 'folding party' I will be having later on this evening.
Ashley - why don't you allow comments on your blogs? It's nice to hear what people think. I'm happy I inspired you Knicker-Girl.
Yesterday was a gorgeous fall day here in the Kootenays. I went golfing in the morning with Wayne, Barry and Greg in Salmo. It's a $1 a hole on Mon,Wed, & Fri. I golfed 9 holes for under $10! We lost so many balls due to the fallen leaves. I actually lost my best ball (an inner-gel Taylor Made) in a shrub. The term "shrubbery" was used the rest of the morning (I hope all of you Monty Python fans know why).
I guess I'll head out early to my parents house and take the girls to McD's for lunch. They just have to go. The Happy Meals come with Hello Kitty toys and how can my children possibly survive if they don't collect all 4? I love this commercial society.
The Da Vinci Code is excellent so far. I am having trouble reading it at night because I can't put it down and Bud wants the light off so he can sleep. The book is very fast paced and suspenseful so I find that my mind is racing when I turn out the light. I'll probably finish it tomorrow (after I host an early family bbq).
I guess I better get ready to go!
Talk to y'all later!

September 27, 2004

2004-09-27T19:07:00.000-07:00

Good Evening
I am totally wiped out. Mondays are the start of what seem to be over-booked week days. I actually was at a seminar this afternoon re: time management. After that, I came home and got Michaely to make her and Brooklyn ham sandwiches for dinner. They finished their meal with some apple sauce. I figure that's a well-balanced meal. I can hear Bud, on the other hand, heating up leftovers. Oh well, the family is fed. I will probably have soup and go to bed. So I guess I did take something home with me from the lecture - I can't do it all - DELEGATE! Michaely actually felt important when she made the sandwich for her younger sister. However, all hell broke loose for approx. 25 minutes after that. Bud couldn't find the remote control for the downstairs TV. Talk about Panic Room! I actually worked up a sweat trying to find it. All of us were looking and we all were blaming Brooklyn for the mysterious disappearance. She usually gives in and tells us where she's hidden something. I honestly believe she didn't do it on purpose. She went running upstairs after Bud had pulled several of his hairs out and told that she accidentally put the remote in our room (since that's where the TV used to be located up until a week ag0). It was an honest mistake. I think that she would have found it sooner had we (Bud) not all been in near-
stroke mode. It is Monday Night Football, you know. Oh well, I'm going to chow down and delve into The DaVinci Code. I'll let you know how it is.
Bye!!!!

September 25, 2004

2004-09-25T15:33:00.000-07:00

A new day in the life of me. Bud and I have spent the last 3 hours cleaning up the girls' rooms. Seriously, I think we had 4 full bags of 1/2 used colouring books and ripped up paper dolls. We can actually see the floors and walls and they now know where to find things. It's not like they were dirty, they were just very cluttered. Now as for my computer room...maybe I should be organizing that instead of typing. Nah.....I've done my cleaning quota for a beautiful fall Saturday. Is anyone else noticing the ladybugs this year? Holy cow! I used to think they were cute but now I think they're just plain creepy (although not as creepy as those green caterpillars that infest the kootenays on occasion). What about those disgusting stink bugs that like to hang around? Gross! Oh well, they must serve their purpose. Talk to y'all later!

September 24, 2004

2004-09-24T14:40:00.000-07:00

Hi Guys and Gals!
This is the thing to do, I guess, to keep everyone posted on how things are going. I'd like to thank Allyson Nelson for the introduction. I'll be journaling in here periodically. I'm sure I'll be addicted in due time (I tend to be that way). So, hopefully this thing works and I'll figure some more stuff out as time goes by.