Dream Come True!

I have been wanting a vw bus since I was a teenager and I travelled through Europe with my family in one.

I never really thought I would get one but I bought Lucy in November and then it turned out she was a bit of a "fixer upper".

Lucky for me I met Robert who has owned a bus before and knows what she needs and is helping me fix her up. And even luckier for me - he's a GREAT guy and has a son who can hang out with Jessie and Alexander! Win Win!! And he is willing to be our captain until I perfect the "bus driving" skill.

I've met some GREAT people through a few online groups who are from Ontario and have vw buses (or other vw's)... and they are willing to help out with pretty much anything you need!

What's next for Lucy? Oh man - lots! Curtains, body work, a new colour, LOTS!!!
Stay tuned!!

It's the little things that can make you smile...

This week has been a tough one. Alexander and I seem to be going through a rough patch with fighting ... I think mainly because we are TOO much alike.

He's currently at camp and we were fighting just before so I am going through a very "bad mommy" moment.

Anyhow. My friend Sue makes beautiful cards and sells them on etsy and I ordered two from her. When I came home for lunch yesterday I saw a padded envelope and was excited to see my purchaes. They were truly beautiful - the pictures didn't do them justice.

But the most amazing part was the card she did for me with my VW bus Lucy in mind. And inside was the quote .... “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Eleanor Roosevelt.

Are you an early riser?

As I sit here awake much too early I wonder to myself... why can I not sleep in? I have never had that ability!! My mother used to wake me up early to go to daycare and even as a teenager I didn't even sleep in ... I envy people who can because I'm sure my body could use a few more zzzz's.

And just when I might be able to give sleeping in a try I decided to get a puppy who doesn't know how to sleep in either!!! Hmmmm?

Expect the Unexpected!

We were driving to church and saw an llama... so we decided he'd be my pic of the day on the way home if he was still out... we drove by on way home and he was still out. So I got out of the car and was framing up the pic when outta no where comes a sheep busting out to get into the pic.

I laughed and continue to frame a pic of the two and then all of a sudden a bunch of chubby fuzzy sheep start stampeding to see what's going on ... it was so funny and surreal... the kids were in the car the whole time just staring in amazement.

Welcome Clive

So we've been talking an awful lot about getting a smaller dog to add to our zoo... it's been in the works for over a year. Today was finally the day and we adopted a bichon-poo named Clive. We got a boy for once since there's 2 human girls in our house and 3 fuzzy ones ... now it's time for a boy ...

So now we're back at potty training (ok so it's not potty training but you get the drift)... teeth falling out ... and all the fun of a little boy!! He's quite the laid back boy and so far so good!!

Welcome Clive!

My sweethearts!

Things I learned by listening to the Martha Stewart Channel on Sirius for 12 hours over the weekend while travelling....

Not in any particular order...

1. Green is the new brown (which I guess was the old black)?

2. It is NOT healthy to vaccinate your dogs/cats depending on their lifestyle. Once cats/dogs are given the shots at the beginning they build up their immunities... and then things like rabies may only be needed every 3 years IF you can convince your vet! The same amount of vaccine is given to a miniature breed as is given to say a ... newfoundland dog! WOW!

3. Listening to the "Whatever" show can only be done when little ones are fast asleep or out of ear shot! Very interesting show but not kid appropriate!

4. Some lady has planned her entire YEAR for dinners!! Yup that's 365 dinners planned in advance. Lordy!

5. Some people pronounce crepes like creps or crapes (like me)....

6. The cat lady is cool - I've listened to her show before and I really enjoy her!

7. Eating raw sounds very interesting! Although I'm not sure I could go 100% raw - it does sound very yummy and nutritious!

I'm sure there's more - but there's a start!