Robbie's Quilt:

this is the 4th quilt that I have made so far. he loves it
these are a few pannels that I had made for it



It was great fun making it. I love the fun bugs in it

New Quilts:

While Robbie was away on his winter vacation I got busy with a few Christmas presents. The above quilt is #3 I have ever made so far. I made a tinkerbell crazy quilt for Muffin this year.
This one is for Marlee. This the 2nd quilt that I have ever made....turn out pretty good. I sent it to Mom to finish for me though. THANKS mom!!

Right now I'm busy making Robbie a crazy quilt I hope that it will be done in time for Christmas though.

Making Memories "Santa's Wishlist" Winner:

The last few weeks (or should I say months) have been very interesting. Talking with my family about what is happening with the Christmas season with gift giving. This year we are donating our presents to needy families in the world. World Vision is taking the donated money to buy a need family things like 2 chickens and a rooster to help a family get a step up in life. To make a better life for their family.

Well to make a long story short Making Memories Scrapbooking company( http://makingmemories.com/) had put a contest out to all to let Santa know what we all want for the holidays. Here is my entry:

"Thanks MM for letting me put in a wish list for the holidays. As this year the home santa is not going to bring anything for myself. On account that I have asked him to NOT too. I have asked him to give my gifts to the needy families here in our town. I also missed my b'day gifts last months to send gifts to the Canadian Soldiers in Khandar for Xmas. I even asked my family to donate our gifts to World vision to help a family somewhere in the world get better start on life...so WE got 2 chickens and a rooster for a family somewhere. But secretly I would love a little something.
But in all honesty I would really like a paper trimmer and every kind of paper imaginable....as i'm adicted to paper...rub-ons are great too.
thanks again for giving us the chance for a wishlist...MERRY Christmas to you ALL and a wish for the best year in 2008"

When I came home from a really tough night at work this past Friday morning. I found out that they picked my name from over 1000 people to have a "Santa's Wishlist" prize. This is what they sent me and arrived yesterday.

PAPER PAPER PAPER
more paper
the paper trimmer
and of course rub-ons.

Thank you Making Memories for the wonderful gift at Christmas!!!

Have a wonderful and safe holiday season everyone

for

Robbie's Winter Vacation 2007:

These past few weeks Robbie has been on a winter vacation up north in Inuvik. He went up with the MP section from 4 Wing. It made for a long time. This is his 1st trip away from Rocco. Who has been depressed since he left. Everyday at 4pm he would run to the front door looking for dad.

These are photos of what he saw while he was up north. He's not much for a winter outdoor guy so there are not a lot of photos from there. just ones from inside looking out.

Thsese are the guys loading the C-17 the Canadian forces new aircraft. Its a huge plane. I bet that the sound that comes that things doesnt make for a good sleep on the flight home

I am glad that they are home in time for the holidays. I was very worried that I'd be here by myself for the holidays. Welcome home boys!!!

Christmas In Moose Jaw 2007

Well it looks like the Christmas season traditions are still being carried out. Ever since Muffin was little. She went with Grandma & Grandpa to pick out the tree at the tree farm. She got to see the reindeers and enjoy a nice cup of hot chocolate.

Looks like this year she is getting to cut the tree down herself.
Pretty soon you'll have to start including Marlee in the
family tradition when she's big enough to go.

Looks like this year we will not be there for the holidays.

There will be no surprise trips home this year. I have to work over the holidays as I am the mgr on duty over
Christmas for the night shifts. Beside I might be alone this year. As Robbie is in Inuvik right now. The military will try to have him home for the holidays but no promises. That's okay though I have had lots of invites for the holidays. It is so nice to know that I have made some very good friends while here in Cold Lake.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE

FROM OUR LITTLE FAMILY

TO YOURS

I have the BEST yard toy!!!!

This is my new yard toy that Robbie bought me for my B'day

last weekend

these are the neighbours....they are okay but now as good as MINE
this one is starting to frost up so you cannot see inside it

this one is cool with the candy canes that light up

BUT

Santa is dead....he keeps falling over!!!

hehehe

B'day Weekend In Calgary:

Robbie & his mom
2 lazy bums
Robbie fav view
mine is when the sun comes up

This weekend we went to Calgary to see Robbie's mom. Her health has not been so good lately. Robbie has been very concerned with her. So to put his mind at ease we went to see her.

She is doing better and he's more relaxed now

For my b'day yesterday. On the drive back from Calgary. Toots and Mo met us in B'ville for supper. Thanks guys for coming out with us.

Tonight we are putting up my Santa yard toy up. I'll post photos of it once it is up.

BUT I'm not guilty!!

yeah I get this look a lot....but not sure what he did this time yet!!

Early sunsets

these photos were taken at 4pm today and with in 5 mins everything changed fast. the sunsets fast in the winter here.

We are offically A & W CRONIES!!!

This morning we were late going for date day.....Every Sat and Sun we go for breakfast at A & W....Tana the girl at the counter...said to us your very late this morning....We were wondering what happened to you but we gave you time due to the bad road conditions.....After taking our order..she said to us..we'll see you in tommorrow morning for the usual......OIIIIIII we are now offical A & W cronnies!!!! HELPPPPPPPPPPPP

Cinderella Cinderella

At beginning of play when she is carrying all shopping bags....
In her own little area on her own little chair....
falling in love with the prince......
in the royal garden.....
Cinderella and her fans (are they not sweet)

Good job Shea we are proud of you!!! Glad that we got

here to see you in the play

Sunrise in Cold Lake

in Oct

LAST 24 HRS WITH THE BUG:

Today Robbie spent part of his afternoon cleaning his car. He was taking out 5 yrs worth of stuff that he found in the cubby holes in the car.

Right now we have less than 24 hrs before we have to return the car to the dealership. Yes we are returning it. It has been fun leasing a fun car for the last 5 yrs. We still have my new car as you can see it in the back ground but it is not as much fun though.

So we are heading out to Edmonton tomorrow for Norden Autohaus ( http://www.nordenautohaus.com/ ) to turn her in. Gracie is coming with us for the last ride.

sad so sad!!!!!! =(

Well the only good thing about this is we are starting a new chapter in our lives.

BYE BYE Bug-a-boo

THANKSGIVING 2007:

This year we were invited to the Goodwin family dinner. A good time was had by all. Thanks to Alisha, Deb and all who made the great food. This is Charla, Gracie and Alisha (left to right)
This is Robbie and Gracie playing one of the longest game of checkers ever.

Thanks Goodwin family and friends for everything!!!

Muffin's B'day:

Happy birthday Muffin. My Muffin turns 9 today. Where has the time gone. I love your new camera. You'll have to take lots of photos for auntie and blog them or send them to me by email. Miss you and love you. Hope that you have a great day

New Hang Out:

Well Dad these days you'd be proud of our new hang out joint. The last 3 weeks we have been going to A&W for breakfast every saturday and sunday mornings. Yes we are learning who are the ones that go there all the time too. As we tease you for going out there all the time. We are starting to be the croonies now too

YIKES!!!!

She is Moving On:

This is Cheryl Lynn, she is the front end support manager at Walmart. We 1st met in 2001 at Walmart in Cold Lake during Store set up. Well today was full of tearful goodbyes and a lot of good luck and looking forward to seeing you later. Cheryl Lynn is moving back to be with her family. It is sad to see her go but we all understand that she needs and her family needs her there right now. Good luck to you in all that you do when you get home. Keep in contact with us. Thanks so much for being a great friend and some that I can talk to about work. MISS you BABE!!
Cheryl Lynn
The 2 BEST Support Manager that #3640 Cold Lake Walmart will EVER have =)

Getting Ready for Halloween!!


Well some of us are looking forward to halloween but there are a few that are NOT. It also seems that there is a little witch in all of us!!! LOL

Miss Marlee

Wow is she ever growing up fast. What a cutie!!

They are CRAZY!!!


My sister and her daughter (Shea) are crazy. This weekend they added a new member to their family. YES she is very cute but is he new brother Rudy going to like her. Her name is Charlotte, I do believe that she is from Onoway, Ab. Congrats Shea on your new puppy.

Moose Jaw:
These are a couple photos of Crescent Park in downtown Moose Jaw. It is a very beautiful walking park. For those of you that have been or live in MJ know what I am talking about. I miss being at home but look forward to visiting all the time.

waterfalls in the park
by the outdoor theater