Thursday, January 10, 2013

WEDDING LOOOOOOVE


I have no real reason for this blog... but then, do I ever have a reason?

I'm just really excited. A few of my favourite people are getting married and I kind of want to showcase them!!



 The first wedding coming up is my older sister Beckie. I got to go dress shopping with her when Sonia was just a baby, and she has had the dress ready ever since. She lives in Lethbridge but is getting married in Vancouver. This wedding has been a long time coming and I'm just so pumped that it's getting closer (though I'm sure she is a little stressed about that fact...) We didn't really grow up together, but we grew really close when I lived in Lethbridge. I love her so much and I love having someone I can look up to as a wife and mother (of FOUR!!!). Beckie, you are so strong and I'm so proud of you.
Beckie and I in a family 'human' pyramid.. approx 1998


Next wedding will be Sheridan's. Sheridan and I go way back to the Camp Qwanoes days. We have had many adventures...most of which should not be broadcast on the internet. She is one of the funniest people I know and a true soul-mate. Soul-lover? Her and Jason have been together forever and I have been WAITING ANS WAITING for him to pop the question. Sher was one of my bridesmaids and I'm pumped to get to be her flowergirl... haha

Sher and I at my bachelorette party - the first day I met her fiancee Jason!

Next on the docket will be my baby sister Jackie. She is 21 months younger than me so we grew up very close. We also probably almost killed each other once or twice...I have too many stories about Jackie...and I'm sure I will tell more than one at her wedding. But the fun fact about Jack's wedding is that she is marrying a friend of mine from high school! I'm so happy that she has found a great guy who makes her laugh more than anyone. I'm so proud of you Jaka Bear. And I'm so honoured to get to stand up with you on the biggest day of your life so far!!! I love you!
Jackie and I at about 3 and 5

The beautiful card Jackie gave me yesterday after dress shopping!

And last but not least, my friend Meghan. Meg and I have been friends since middle school. We lost touch for a little while but found each other again when I moved back to Victoria. She has always been a great friend and was a great support for me through the roughness of middle/high school and through all of the harad times being pregnant with Kiki. She is such a loving person and I am so excited she has Dave in her life to love her as much as she deserves. I'm so excited to be a part of your life and your wedding party Meghz. 
Meghan and I in grade 9

Again, I'm so proud of all you ladies and SO EXCITED for your weddings! All this being said, if any of you have some wedding services that you can cut them a deal on, I'm sure they would love it. I know they deserve it. They are amazing women and I love them very much.

Draw Results!


Numbers were as follows...

Dave: 1
Chantel: 2
Christy: 3

Chris: 4

Amanda: 5

Thank you to Random Result the winner is.......



#4 - CHRIS!!!! WOO!!

( Although, Chantel, you win for comment that made me laugh out loud..haha )

I have decided though that I should do more draws. It's fun. And maybe I can make things for them too!

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

catch up


I find myself lying in bed at night writing my blog in my head.. but rarely put it on the internet.. 

Blog Fail.

But this time, I think I can blame Christmas for the lack of internetting. 

Before Christmas we had a Christmas Party at our house.. which was a sparkling success. We had like 30 people filtering through our tiny apartment.. mistletoe stories.. it was awesome.

Christmas was a gong show. Because of Sonia's obvious distaste for Santa, he didn't come to our house this Christmas. Instead the elves, reindeer and 'Christmas Elephants' (my kid is weird) came to bring gifts and stockings. 

There was a MOUNTAIN of gifts....for the kids. It was crazy. Thank you to everyone who spoiled my kids and us! 

New Years, Dave and I hung out and watched a TV show (the 4400...good one. YOu should check it out)

Then Dave went back to Ft Mac.

And now we are back to the craziness that is everyday life. 

Kalyn got her 1 year shots yesterday. Did you know they get FOUR shots PLUS the flu shot!? My poor baby! It was awful. PLUS I got a flu shot so I feel bad for myself too.. haha

Nothing really entertaining has happened.. but I have started keeping a quote journal so I won't forget the ridiculous things my kids do so I can tell you all. 

Looking forward.. I have a wedding dress appointment for my sister, Dave's THIRTY FOURTH BIRTHDAY...my cousins 25th... lots of fun things to tell you about coming up!

**** UPDATE****
I JUST REALIZED THIS WAS MY 100TH POST!!! WHAT A WASTE!!! SO, FOR EVERYONE WHO COMMENTS ON THIS POST, YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAW FOR $5 STARBUCKS CARD... NOTHING TOO AWESOME, BUT I NEED TO COMMEMORATE THIS SOMEHOW!!!