Scrap books

 

I was at a party last weekend and a girl I met there was telling about a great idea. You take pictures of all your children's work from school anything that means something to them from art work to math to journal pages take pictures of them all print them off and put them in to an album. She is doing yearly albums... me not so much but trying to put as much as I can in one album if I need to buy more then one per kid so be it but I had four boxes of work that we have kept for the kids and really I don't want to pack that all and take it with me so yesterday I took just under 300 pictures for mostly Greg and Alina. I just got rid of boxes that I no longer have to pack and all their work is sitting nicely in my computer until we move when I can put them in books for each kid. I feel even more clutter free then before. For those who know me I hate clutter I am NOT A PACK RAT, I do however have a problem of throwing everything away and then a couple of weeks later looking for something that most likely is at the dump..........I hope this inspires someone to do the same I really think this is a great Idea.

The ice crystals are finally melting away!!

 

In most places of the world there is no snow to be found unless that is ..........you live in Winterpeg Manitoba. I do have to say that when you can take such pretty pictures it is easier to enjoy the blistery cold days. We are now heading into the last half of March and finally the great thaw has begun, does that mean we won't have snow for Easter this year? No but maybe just maybe we like the rest of the world can look forward to the not so distance future and see flowers blooming and green grass and opened windows for fresh air.......Yes one day in the not so distance future we too will have children riding bikes and playing out doors and then maybe just maybe we to will have clean houses and happy sun bleached children and no more beautiful ice crystals hanging around. But for now I still have snow and pretty pictures that are begging to be taken. Note to self before I move I need a picture of the famous pot holes that surround Winnipeg in spring.

There is beauty all around..........when there is fresh cut flowers around.

There is something to be said about receiving roses from a loved one........however these are not from my loved one who never seems to find time to do such. These beauties are from a family I used to babysit for, as I am leaving they wanted me to enjoys these for as long as possible. Now roses never last longer then a week week and a half but I was lucky enough to haves for 17 days before they weren't pretty. I love flowers I love the way they make me feel, how they smell how they look and yes I realize that they die but I don't think I can ever get bored with having them in my home. They just fit so perfect in my life. I hope you have something that makes you feel just at peace as I do having fresh cut flowers to remind me of my place in the world.

conversation with Janelle

Tonight after we said family prayer, I was getting cuddles from Janelle when she asked why I like cuddles with which I replied that she keeps me warm. She told me that it was her pajama's that were warm and I said no her warm heart. She asked me where her heart was so I showed her and she whispered to me that she has to be careful with her tummy because that is where all her babies are. I said oh and she continued on that all her babies are in eggs. I asked what would happen if she wasn't careful and she replied that they would crack but not to be worried because they aren't ready yet. I asked her when she thought they would be ready and she told me when she is 16. I'm trying to keep myself together because really what three year old has this conversation when she finished by telling me that the babies in the eggs won't crack like real eggs with the yellow yolk. So there you have it folks the truth about eggs and babies straight from the mouth of a three year old.

The new you

 

I just love this picture I had ordered a new jacket for Alina but when it came in the mail it was huge, James being himself said I'm sure that coat would fit me so I made him try it on and sure enough with exception of the arms it was a perfect fit. Maybe the color is a little wrong for James but I'm not even sure about that.........

Away with the old!!!!

 

When one decides that they should uproot their family and move across two provinces there is much time to ponder on the CRAP that has been accumulated over the past ten years of our lives together. Here sadly to say is one such item. In an unfinished basement where your kids can swing all day, fly into walls, and climb to the ceiling this is quite the find and a must have......However the fights that have been brewed over the wonderful ikea swing will not be missed. My kids are trying to convince us that this chair can be hung outside under our deck......... Right beside a big picture glass window can I say accident waiting to happen?. I will say that Jelly looks very peaceful swinging away, but I definitely think it is time to move on to better. Really that is the problem you get rid of all the stuff that you don't need anymore and I know that I will just fill up my new house with all new and better Crap......but what can a person do people will be people and people need their stuff!!

So Sad

Yesterday I attended the funeral services for a two year little boy, born feb. 15th 2007-Died feb.21st 2009
His parents put him to bed healthy, happy and when they went to check on him he had passed on. How can I even express in words what this has done to me, I have feared this very thing my whole life as a mother. When I saw that tiny little coffin and his grieving mother how could my heart not break for the emotions she must be feeling. She is pregnant with baby #2 on the way. What kind of mother will she now be. How grateful they were for the gospel in their lives and knowing his journey was done here on earth. I guess since he was about three months old he would always point to the light. He loved the light his first word was light. James and Annie were going to get up at the end of the services and thank everyone for all they have done but poor Annie just broke down in front of everyone which really I can't believe she even tried I was a basket case and he is not my son. How grateful I am for eternal families and to know that everything falls into heavenly fathers plan we just need to put our trust in him and always go to him in prayer to receive answers and direction for what we need to do. I think that James and Annie are 25 and 23 can you imagine being so young and having such a Hugh loss to face with but everything yesterday really was about celebrating the life of an amazing little boy. They gave me strength and helped my understanding of life and purpose and really what I need to do so I can be ready to go when my time has come.I Hope that everyone can reflect on your own lives and make everything a step closer to achieving eternal glory.