Monday, July 25, 2011

36 things

today is my birthday.
I turn 36.

instead of thinking how I'll be 40 in just 4 years :) 

I will spend it being thankful.
(in no particular order - just how they came to mind)

1. as a little girl I had great walks with my dad at the beach throwing stones.
2. my two beautiful children
3. cats I loved and cherished as i grew up. (especially skippy who shared my pillow haha!!)
4. opportunities to take part in dramatic productions. (many over the years)

easter performance
5. crushes who helped me see what I hoped to find in a husband... and what I hoped not to find.
6. i am a child of God.  I made a decision to accept Christ and thankfully even when I mess up He still holds onto me.
7. a husband even better than I could have ever imagined.
8. a big brother who has always made me laugh.
9. a house to call my own.
10. being there when Joe Carter hit the World Series winning home run.. and almost being thrown over the edge by my brother when he hugged me. (we were sitting on the 200 level)
11. being encouraged to pursue things I love.
12. road trips with friends/husband (arkansas, florida, wv, manitoba)
Gilbert, Arkansas: me, nog, andy, jen
13. train trips across Canada
14. worked at Camp Widjiitiwin for many years - love being a part of camp life.
15. dual citizenship
16. amazing in-laws.
17. my camp name: felix.  I love it.
18. Maple Leaf vs. Red Wings games at Maple Leaf Gardens (against the glass)
19. trip to Germany in grade 10
20. amazing trip to Northern Ireland and England (cambridge & birmingham) in grade 7.  watching my dad become like a child as he returned home.
dad, tim, mom, me
21. playing smurfs with my brother outside in our backyard.
22. a husband who can fix my car, fix everything in the house and loves to teach me how to do it all too.
23. opportunities to take care of amazing kids (dylan, luke, dallas, eden, paige, teagan to name a few)
24. being able to read.  (such a wonderful ability i never want to take for granted)
25. friends.
26. late night talks with my mom.. and I do mean late night.
27. room/housemates i've had (rusty, elisa, cheryl, jen, theresa, ak, heather 'ditto', michelle 'fugee')
Manitoba: jen, theresa, me

28. amazing nieces and nephews
29. my blanket - even though my brother lost it when he hid it on me... i still think granny stole it.
30. winter doesn't last forever.
31. a husband who encourages me through my fears.
32. trips to Mexico and Nicaragua - able to experience their world and have them share Christ's love with me as I help build there.
33. creativity
34. rain (i love it's rainy today on my birthday)
35. hot days, cool nights
36. sisters (erin, rusty, elisa, heidi.  again, to name only a few)

Monday, July 18, 2011

King Arthur's Castle

I love to create.
I love to allow my artistic side to shine.
I love to see something I have made, or been a part of, come together and truly turn out amazing.

this past weekend I was asked to come to camp and help paint the castle for the upcoming theme.

King Arthur's Court.

I jumped at the chance and was there on friday to start.

i spent from 9:30 - 2:30 Friday
then again Saturday, 9:30 - around 2ish.
painting.
creating.
loving.
happy.

then I came home, picked up dan and the kids.
we went back to camp and dan helped put the castle walls up.

there is a joy in my heart when I see it all come together.

we finished up some of the building and painting.

Around 7:30 we left camp.
2 exhausted & hot kids
2 exhuasted & hot parents
1 joy-filled heart.



***there were sme finishing touches to be put on it sunday morning, and I hope to see them soon.***

*Special shout out to: Moose, ShamWOW, Bandit, Sunshine, Yacko, Mumz, and the guys who helped put the walls up.
Thank you for all the work you did on this project.*


Tuesday, July 5, 2011

freckles

my little girl has some tiny freckles.
I love them.
only about 4.
miniscule, but I noticed them the other day.
look closely and you may see them.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Drilling

Whenever dan goes to make something the boy always joins him with his tool box and tools. 
the boy's tools are made of wood.

Dan just finished making a screen door and put it in.
the boy helped carry the real drill and screws up.

"Daddy i know how to do this without getting hurt"

So dan showed him how to use the drill and we watched as he drilled about 10 screws into the door.
(into previously drilled holes)