moshertown

Wherever you are, there you'll be.

2011-02-28T12:57:00.001-08:00

thinking about this lately, will expand soon

thoughts on Love

2010-10-19T20:56:00.000-07:00

it's not so much what we do that affects the Fathers love for us, it's more how we perceive His love that affects what we do.

its been a little while

2010-10-12T22:13:00.000-07:00

In a little while
Surely you'll be mine
In a little while... I'll be there
In a little while
This hurt will hurt no more
I'll be home, love
-u2

*my situation of hurt may be completely different than what yours might look like, they may pale in comparison, but regardless, this has been my perspective lately. my hurt is not a physical hurt, it's more of an internal hurt, one due to injustice/wrongdoing/offence perhaps, all are applicable i believe.

anyways..

so there you have it from bono's words - in a little while this hurt will hurt no more.

how do we move on from hurt? how do we make it through all the hurt? how does the hurt hurt no more bono? seems easier said than done...

i've been intrigued the grief process lately and the somewhat natural cycles that are produced from grief and grieving. typically i would have only applied the grief process to something as "big" as death or dying. but really if you think about it, it's pretty natural to go through through the "stages" of grief regardless of the situation - death, loss of something, broken relationships, regret of the past, etc.

so here they are the stages of grief
1-shock & denial 2- pain & guilt 3-anger & bargaining 4-"depression"/loneliness/reflection 5-the upward turn 6-reconstruction & working through 7-acceptance & hope

some websites will list only 5 some list 10 - i chose to this this websites 7 because the last one wasn't only title acceptance - it also had hope on there.
dictionary.com says

hope –noun

1.the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best

2. a particular instance of this feeling

3.for this feeling in a particular instance

4.a or thing in which expectationseare centered

5. something thatsis hoped for

–verb (

6.to look forward to with desire and reasonable confidence.

7.to believe, desire, or trust:

lately i've needed to 'trust in the Lord with all my hope and to lean not on my own understanding but in all my ways acknowledge Him and He will make my path straight." pr 3.5-6 which is what i've been surrendering to every day, or attempting to. its hard to bring that verse into practical sense in my opinion - easier said than done - again - but, i've been trying to focus on it and remind myself of it daily if possible.

it wasn't until i thought about this u2 song today that i realized i had been grieving this "loss". as i look back all the stages were there, i never would have imagined. i never would have thought this "hurt" could have changed to "hurt no more" through this grief process i wasn't even aware of that was happening, but it has. don't get me wrong, it's still there and affects me daily but i have acceptance of the events & hope. a hope that is not in myself but in the Lord. i am trying to be better instead of letting this hurt make me bitter. i am trying to set my eyes on things above and realize that we are meant to live for something more than this, our daily lives, there is a higher purpose God has called us to. sometimes that gets lost in the business of everyday, i know i needed the reminder.

is there something in your life that you've been grieving? were you even aware that it was a process you were going through?

2009-12-28T20:50:00.000-08:00

Christmas.

I was thinking the other day of how in this modern, politically correct day in age we live in, there are few things that transcend people across the world. Of course there are things like love, peace, music, etc, and maybe some other things, but thats not the point. the point is that today - when Christmas carols can no longer be called Christmas carols - they need to be referred to as holiday songs, and kids Christmas concerts lack the words "Merry Christmas" and any mention of Jesus' birth, today people all over the world still travel miles and miles, sometimes across oceans, they wait for incredibly long hours at airports, or on buses & trains, to be with loved ones for Christmas. In a world were everything is accessible 24 hrs a day, few days remain sacred, but yet we can still find one day, and one of the most important days ever, that truly seems to still have that stature. Even non Christians would say working Christmas day is ludicrous. I was reminded that the love that was sent on Christmas day is sill being felt all across the world, in christians and non christians. Maybe even if we can't say Merry Christmas anymore it's still encouraging to know the world is still longing for a love that fills them with hope,a hope that we know came as a little baby boy on that first Christmas day so long ago.

Merry Christmas!

anxiously waiting

2009-10-27T08:11:00.000-07:00

well today is the last day of my mat leave, its crazy to think it's been a year since Miss Claire was born! i've technically been off a little longer than a year because i couldn't hack the 8 hrs of sitting when i had 3 weeks left.

anyways.

today i am anxiously waiting on many things. Work starts tomorrow, i have yet to know my hours for next week - grr- but i did find out i will only get 2 days of training. so i await how those days will go and also to hear if my application for a jobshare will get approved. Another co-worker and I applied to split her full time position, which would be IDEAL! especially because I would know every week which days I am going to work, thurs/fri one week, wed/thurs/fri the next. only 2 saturdays in the whole year and limited evenings.....oooooh it would be sooo nice.

we also await for our new house, we have almost 2 weeks left. Things are coming along very nicely and I am anxious to get everything set up and organized. i have this unrealistic view that everything will be unpacked and hung and assembled by the sunday after we get possession on friday - YA RIGHT! i'm slowly realizing that it will take more than 2 days to unpack our possessions, newly acquired IKEA bits, oh yea and our 150 sq ft storage unit that is PACKED to the roof and bursting at the seems....sigh.

the 3rd thing but definately not the last thing is that it was announced yesterday that U2 is doing a show in Edmonton on June 23rd, 2010. So I have my presale code all set and ready to purchase tickets as of tomorrow at 3:00pm - SO pumped about this!!!!!

theres my little update for the week
Heres a pic of little Claire Bear on her 1st bday

the forever blog

2009-09-23T14:52:00.000-07:00

so it's been forever, like really forever ever. so much has happened, pretty much the entire summer has pasted. we've gone from owning a home, to having it sold in 8 days, to starting to build a new home. and then to packing all our stuff away and being 'homeless' for 3 months- aka living in one room at my parents house and going on a 2 week holiday to ottawa with a side trip to niagara falls and niagara on the lake, and a cabin for a weekend. oh and lets throw in being the mc at our 10 yr highschool reunion that accompanied a trip to thompson for 2 days after driving....sigh, it's been busy!

our new house is coming along nicely. we are so excited to have our own space again not to mention one that is new and 'custom' designed to us. we drive by almost every day, check out the 'workermans' as andy says. i go through moments of panic attacks when i think it feels small - hello it's 1300 sq/ft it is by no means small!! but they are usually followed by days of 'this place is huge. what am i going to put in all these cupboards!' those thoughts are usually then followed by 'how the heck am i going to find all the stuff in storage that needs to go in these!!' ack. but honestly it's the biggest blessing, we never ever - or well i never ever, imagined we would have the oppourtunity, or funds, to be able to build a new home. thank you Lord. i am thankful for alll of the choices. even if its nerve racking at times.

we back onto a park so we've been taking advantage of our nice 'fall' weather and going to play at 'our park' i wonder how many people think we are crazy when we tell them we own the not yet built house when we are there...lol.

with the weather being so nice i've completely put going back to work on the back burner of my mind. i'm not ready to get back into that mode yet. it's coming sooner than later, almost 1 month left. it's been such a great thing to have this time off with both of the kids, especially andy, it's something i won't have as much of with claire. i've put in an application with another gal at work and we are hoping to job share her full time position. we are praying this can happen as it would be awesome to only have 2 days one week and 3 days the next. easier for childcare, easier for planning, easier for life!

i'm on the childcare hunt, we are going to met a private home daycare on friday, recommended by friends. sounds like it could be good but the hours are not the best at this point. she has alot of teachers kids - darn those lucky kids - and so she takes off the summer and 2 weeks at christmas....this is only reminding me why i wanted to be a teacher before, i knew there was a reason! anyways, i think we can make it work, but i'm praying for something that might be a better fit, without compromising quality care.

well i better go mow the lawn, kids will be waking up soon... heres our family pic from our ottawa trip, slightly photoshopped [=

overdue

2009-03-10T20:46:00.000-07:00

–adjective

1.	past due, as a delayed train or a bill not paid by the assigned date; late: two overdue library books.

2.	too long awaited; needed or expected for some time: Improvements in our highway system are long overdue.

3.	more than sufficiently advanced, mature, or ready: That country is overdue for industrial development.

lets go with no.2

i was checking my gmail today and saw i had a nice little comment from a mrs janzen telling me she missed my blog, awww, thanks for that, so time for an update.

lets see....
i gotta say, i love being a mom of 2 kids, it's great, sure it's busy but it's really fun watching them interact with each other and to see claire smiling at her brother or watching andy try to make her laugh. i definately am excited for things in the future when they can really play together and be buddies. and also for all the fun family things we can and will do, not to mention the things dave and i will be able to do once we can leave them for a hot winter holiday - holla! hopefully next winter, cause this -38 in march SUCKS

i'm obessed with several things these days...

blueberries - fresh or frozen, on yogurt, with homemade granola or muffins which leads to the next on the list...

baking - muffins, cookies, biscuits, waffles, more cookies, mostly cookies, i also have been 'tweaking' recipes to see how different but the same i can make them, less sugar - more fibre, no oil - sneaking in pured squash for oils, adding ground flax. definately not as healthy as some folks - cough - alison - cough cough- i don't know what started it but it all seemed to coincide with the hangover of christmas baking. really did i really need more baking after christmas, not really....

buttery microwave popcorn - i blame regan for always having yummy popcorn at her house, but she claims she switched to airpopped now, i'll believe it when i see it

houses - looking at new ones, old ones, floor plans, what i like, what i don't. one day we will have a next house, right now we don't and i wish we did but it's ok because i do still like our place. well except when theres no more counter space, and the living room is full and there isn't enough room at the dinner table for guests, and no ensuite off our room...lol one day

and lastly but definately not leastly lovely grammar

naps - i look forward to the time somewhere between 1-4 every day when stars align and both kids are napping that i too can lay on the couch and fall asleep with the sun on my face - which is key to having a next living room, must be south facing... even if i can only get 1/2 hr it just makes me happy to get that snooze in. it happens fairly often so i am blessed.

alright enough of that here's some cute pictures from our day

life with two

2008-12-01T18:14:00.000-08:00

so lately our days revolve around getting everyone fed
and cleaned
and entertained
and changed
and napped

and repeat

but seriously, life with two kids isn't too big of an adjustment. definately not as big of an adjustment as going from none to one. it's fun for the most part, watching Andy interact with his tiny little sister, he brings her hat to put on and likes to help burp her. Every once in a while he asks to 'ho ho' the baby, which is short for 'hold hold' - we're still working on saying complete words...lol it really is great to see him be so gentle with her, he's such a great brother. Claire's made it through the last almost 6 weeks with only one head butt and one bonk with a tooth brush...

Claire is growing so much, she seems alot bigger than Andy did at this point. She was a pound, an ounce, and one inch bigger than him at birth and i think she is growing at a faster rate too. We have our 6 week check up so we'll find out soon where we're at. She still has all her hair which is really fun and she's starting to smile. It really is amazing how much these little beings grow and learn and change in the first months/years.

Andy surprises us daily with new words and comprehension, and oh man the memory this kid has! We can ask him to go find a book or toy we haven't seen for days, and he'll go on his way and a while later he'll come back with it. For being almost 21 months old we think he's adjusted very well to having a sibling.

here are some pictures of the two enjoying the sun this last week

claire elise mosher

2008-11-11T10:49:00.001-08:00

here is the story of claire
born thursday october 23rd, 1;31pm

-------warning - labor details below--------

...i started having contractions on tuesday but they were sparatic, 10 mins for a while then they'd go away, i was already 3cms dialated at my doc apt on tuesday so i knew stuff was happening, which was good cause if it wasn't this could have lasted for weeks..

wednesday i was having contractions about 10-7 mins apart, fairly regularly, by the night they were 7mins consistently, i went out for some yummy sushi with jerai and regan and they were adamant that we had to time them and that i was going to have the baby that night.

i knew it wasn't quite at that point, so after a trip to walmart for some little things, and a visit with regan and jon, and some midnight cleaning and blogging. i packed some last minute little things. i tried to go to sleep at 1.

well that lasted until 2am, then i was sure they were getting closer but didn't want to get my hopes up so i just tried to ignore them and sleep some more. finally at 4am i told dave we had to get andy up and go to the hospital. he grabbed his iphone and started timing my contractions, after 10 of them variying from 4mins-6mins he concurred we should go.

we went to the hospital at 5am when they were 5 mins apart and fairly strong, i had to stop what i was doing and breathe through it with a funny face that always makes dave say 'what? whats wrong?' lol. we got to the hospital and i was pretty sure i was in labor but i could have been wrong, i just didn't want to get sent home like last time, dave actually said just before the nurse checked me '10 bucks they send us home'

she checked me out and i was 6cms dilated, whoo hoo, we got to stay.
awkard part of being in a shared observation room = the other girl who had come in right on my tail, was going through the check list of things the nurses like to ask - drinking, smoking, std's etc.....well, she started smoking in her 3rd trimester, dave and i had to roll our eyes, honestly your 3rd trimester, either she was lying or she had really bad self control, i was trying not to judge, but it was really hard not too, how you could someone risk their babies health to be a 'casual smoker in your 3rd trimester' we were shocked....

moved into the delivery room and got the epidural by 7am, rested for a bit, my contractions varied from 2-4 mins apart, the resident broke my water -the babys head was still higher in my pelvis so they were kinda waiting on calling my doctor.

so for me, my contractions never really get to be super duper close together, which usually happens when you get further into labor. so my nurse didn't check me out because it didn't really seem like things were moving along, but i would have a contraction and then i'd throw up,
so this happened like 10 times - i should have asked the nurse to check me out but i didn't and when my doctor got there at 12;30 she said 'oh yea we can have this baby already' like i could have pushed her out already!! the baby was at a plus 2 and plus 5 is crowning... YIKES lol

so after all that and pushing, then finding out she was posterior, so face up instead of down like she should have been, and feeling like she was stuck and never coming out, even a couple attempts with the vaccum and that didn't work, pushed her out and she was born at 1;31. we were at the hospital for 7 hrs, i didn't think it was a long labor, but i don't know when other people start keeping track of 'labor'

dave and i were both SO happy to hear she was a girl. dave sighed a huge sigh of relief and said ' oh i'm so happy, we didn't have a boys name picked out!'

my reaction was similar but different - 'oh im so happy i never have to do this again !!!!'

2008-10-31T06:59:00.000-07:00

i'll post the story of claire this weekend = D

watching the clock

2008-10-22T22:40:00.000-07:00

so here we are
39 weeks
11:40pm and i am watching the clock. having contractions all day but starting to pay attention to them more in the last couple of hours, this is the part i remember not liking from last time...are we under 5 yet?! lol
maybe this baby will show its red, smushy little face soon, or maybe not, only God knows.

i hope it's soon

i dont' think it would be too enjoyable to have contractions for weeks on end....

38 weeks

2008-10-13T19:23:00.000-07:00

i am thankful for 38 weeks

officially full term

i have 2ish weeks left in this pregnancy, and i am thankful it is almost over. i am ready to meet this little person!! Not to mention ready to sleep on my back, or tummy, have a waist again, sleep WAY better than i have been, did i mention sleep better? lol

i feel like i have been pregnant forever! i know i know its only been 38 weeks but it does seem like a long time, since i found out pretty much right away. baby can feel free to show up anytime, i could use a couple more days to sort out some random cleaning and finicky things i'd like to do

i'm still no where as prepared as i was with Andy, still no bag packed, the new under shirts aren't washed yet, the swing isn't set up, the crib is still at Andy height....

hm, its starting to sound like a busy week....lol

here's the 38 week belly in all it's roundness

Time for a Baby Pool

2008-09-21T21:19:00.000-07:00

ok heres round 2 of Moshertown baby pools!

http://www.expectnet.com/games/Mosher2

Click the link or go to expectnet.com and enter Mosher2 for the game name

Have fun!

34 weeks

2008-09-17T20:49:00.000-07:00

time is moving

we're at 34 weeks in this pregnancy, although i feel like i've been pregnant forEVER, i feel like time is flying lately and i'm not nearly as prepared as i was the first time, as far as getting things in order prepared. i do feel ready for the adventure of having a newborn, just not the practical part...you know like teeny tiny diapers, new wash cloths, crib set at the baby height, all that jazz...

not to mention

the cleanest house in the world

i'm getting there but lately the urge to clean has been hitting, which is a good thing, all a part of that nesting i sappose....

so here i will be for the next little while, cleaning + prepping. and then theres the little task of moving Andy from the crib to the big boy mini bed and into his new room, probably should get on that cause technically this baby could show up anytime it so chooses....

right, better get to it!

A look back

2008-08-30T22:36:00.000-07:00

so here i am on a saturday night, looking through my past blog posts. to be perfectly honest i was looking for pictures of me while i was pregnant with Andy to compare to my current girth status...i know i know, i'm so vain, i probably think this song is about me.....

anyways

i decided to go WAY WAY back to the beginning of Moshertown, August 2005 - holy crap! 3 years ago! i think i've gone from many readers to maybe none? i press on none the less...

so back almost 3 yrs ago i posted PYOD - about picking your own destiny, i re-read this blog and found myself being amazed yet again. Could my heavenly Father really be asking me, what do you want for your life daughter?

it's so, not to sure which word i'm looking for, funny? but not really, how we get so caught up in life and the going ons of things around us that we miss out on so much of what God wants for us, or what He has for us for that matter!

i am going to try in these next 8 weeks, to focus on the quiet things in life, before madness enters mine, and try to get in on the action that God has and wants for me....

here is the blog that inspired this post-3 yr post.

PYOD

Someone once said to me that i was at a "pick your own destiny" stage.
i was a little confused at first because i thought, well. i'm a christian doesn't God know my destiny?i'm pretty sure God has it under control.
but then he kind of put it together for me....
when you're a kid, you ask dad for his advice on everything. when to pee, when to play, what to wear.you need guidance on every little detail. As you mature, you learn the basics on the little stuff and just look to dad on the big issues.
As you emerge in the "young adult" season of your life, your dad is thrilled when you make even the big decisions on your own (like marriage, job, house, car, etc.) and just include him in the process a bit....where you no longer say "God what do you want for my life..."But God says to you "Daughter, what do you want for your life..."

How crazy is it to think that way??? But God loves us so much that He daily asks us "what do you want for your life" - not "Here's what I'm going to make you do today" in some dictating way. i think all too often we forget that God has give us the freedom of choice and often get frustrated because we feel that we haven't been "told by God" when really we are lacking the ability to make a decision. We choose to go to this school or that city, we make a decision to pursue this career or that career, we choose who we marry and who we have as frieneds....bottom line is that God said " Love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul & strength and love your neighbor as you love yourself." So with those 2 things we continue on our walk making choices with what has been put into our path. Sometimes we want so bad for "the will" of God in our lives that we forget about His commandments and then can't hear God saying "what do you want for your life..."

'Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and with all your strength and mind' ; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
-Lk 10.27

another

2008-08-26T19:49:00.000-07:00

videos

2008-08-20T21:41:00.000-07:00

long over due

2008-07-10T14:10:00.000-07:00

well here we are, almost the middle of July.

time sure flies by fast these days, i remember being a kid and thinking the day seemed to last forever, especially when you were laying in bed waiting for it to get dark out because to be perfectly honest, going to bed when it's still light out is absolutely ludicrous.

i'm 6ish month pregnant and starting to feel like it. some days i forget and then i see the side view in the mirror and i'm reminded of the little being growing inside me. or when it feels like there is an acrobat show happening in my tummy. i'm getting tired quicker, feeling sore a little faster, and growing out of my jeans and comfy t's : (

oh well all is not lost, with fashion on my side and the weather mostly cooperative i can still coast through the next month and a half? with little maternity wear. not that i don't have an ample supply of mat clothes, but to be honest (again) there is a little satisfactory pride in knowing you are X months pregnant and can still wear at least one or two things that aren't "designed" for swelling bellies. lol

summer has been great.
we went to the jazz fest for an evening.
we got our grass installed after wanting it for 3.45 years
we even have the luxury of AC if we so desire on those hot hot days, if they will come back to saskatoon some time...

andy is quick on his feet and very curious about how things work. he's pointing at body parts and trying to name them. he has his big boy teeth - molars - coming through, these suckers are worse than the first teeth to poke out. i don't blame the little man, i'd probably be a crab if i had 4 molars coming through all at once too.

i will end with a picture of our newly cleaned, sodded and de-treed backyard, one of the highlights of this summer so far : )

ticklish

2008-05-02T20:26:00.000-07:00

England!

2008-03-28T14:14:00.000-07:00

Hello!
We are having a great time here in england with Jenny + Russ, we've been to Oxford and visited with Ronnie + Janelle + Caleb. They knew where to find CS Lewis's house so we managed to find it and called and had a private tour. Very cool to see where alot of his books were written. We also went up to Suffolk where Russell is from and visited with his family for a night, and toured around Norwich for a day. Today we hurried into London and tried to get to the London Dungeon in the pouring rain and decided the Imperial War Museum was a better idea for the rainy day. It was a huge museum with alot of really cool exhibits. Andy has been a fabulous tourist so far, but it seems he doesn't like to have naps on the trains, so those couple of hours were a little noisey. Time is flying by and we hope to do some more sightseeing. Possibly Stonehendge and more of London. Stephen arrives next week and it's also Russells birthday.

Hope everything is well back home!
love you all
tan, dave + Andy

we've got a walker

2008-03-15T18:46:00.000-07:00

this video is already old but i thought it would be good to post it on here, incase you can't view the one on facebook ; )

4 things

2008-02-20T19:07:00.000-08:00

Four things about me that you may or may not have known in no particular order.

four jobs i've had in my life:
1. Dentist office Temp
2. Waitress at a Portuguese Restaurant
3.Jack Frasier salesperson
4. Battery Boys
- and i've only ever had one other job to add on, the one i currently have

Four places I've lived:
1.Thompson, MB
2.Saskatoon, SK
3. With my parents, while we've been married
4. In only one apartement
- what a nomad

Four TV shows I watch:
1.American Idol
2.Law & Order - i can't help it i secretly really like it!
3. The Hour
4. Jeopardy

Four places I have been:
1. Nice, France
2. Churchill, Manitoba
3. Milan, Italy
4. Bethlehem, New York

Four People who email me regularly
1.Dave
2.my friend Katie who is travelling the world with her hubby Dave
3. my parents
4. my inlaws

Four of my favorite foods:
1. quesdillas
2. good chocolate
3. salty chips
4.fresh fruit

Four things I am looking forward to this year:
1. Going to England to visit Jenny + Russ + hopefully Ronnie + Janelle
2.Chasing Andy around in a finished backyard
3.Going to Ottawa for Phil + Lindsay's wedding
4. hopefully not working too much!
- and maybe getting to Paris!

feel free to copy + post on your blog

so....

2008-02-15T05:49:00.000-08:00

WE'RE GOING TO ENGLAND!!!!

In 24 hrs we decided to take the trip to England to visit Jenny + Russell, and hopefully Ronnie + Janelle + Caleb. And maybe go to Paris....lol

Now it was a pretty busy 24 hrs, I started back at work on Wednesday, and thursday was my last day this week. At my job holiday time can be a little finicky as i'm only a casual part time - so regardless - the end result after several calls to HR and to Dave and back to HR and back to Dave and emails to his supervisor and to Jenny - We both had approval for 2 weeks of holiday and the go ahead from Jenny

w00t!!!!!

So we leave Sat March 22 - so soon!! And we get back on Friday April 4th. We'll get to be there for Russells birthday as well Dave's youngest brother Stephen is arriving on April 2nd

Oh and did I mention - Andrew is coming too?? It will be quite the adventure but a blast none the less!!

I still can't believe Dave agreed to all this craziness - he's much more "things should be planned well in advance" compared to me - definately the best Valentine's Day gift ever!!!

Happy birthday Andy!

2008-02-09T18:56:00.000-08:00

today i am 1 !!
i got to spend the whole day with my mom and dad.
it was great!
i even got to have a birthday cupcake with whip cream icing, mmmm!
i opened my presents from my grandma and grandpa Mosher, a new rain coat some shirts, a letter "A" for my room and a book - The Wheels on the bus
next weekend we are going to have a 2nd party- what a lucky boy i am!
then my grandma and grandpa Mac will be here and my cousin Sarah + my aunt and uncle and my great grandma Mac

maybe i'll even get some more cupcakes!

here are some pictures and some of my parents when they were my age - who do you think i look like??
-A.E Mosher

a boy and his dog

2008-02-06T19:18:00.000-08:00

One Year Ago

2008-02-04T20:02:00.000-08:00

So this is me one year ago. And now this is today.

Wow.

Once you are pregnant or become a mother or a father for that fact, everyone who has been there done that will tell you "enjoy it, it goes too fast"

Now at first i was thinking, this isn't going fast! it felt like time stood still when Andy was born, everything revolved around him so it's only logical that time would bend for him as well.

Well, i was wrong.

Here we are one year later, just shy of a week before i return to work. Let me tell you, boy did it go fast! i can't even image what Andrew would think of it all.

i mean seriously a year ago he was peacefully kicking and jabbing my ribs and organs, floating in warmth. not a care in the world. And now he is giggling and babbling and almost walking around in this ginormous world, ok well just our home. but still - can you imagine going from barely any muscle control or verbal communication skills or eyesight to having dexterity, standing on your own, discovering you do have the ability to talk, feeding yourself, and so much more- ALL in one year! and still not a care in the world

i'm glad all i had to do this year was get older by a number on the calendar and maybe earn some more wrinkles and learn some more yoga moves!

it really is a crazy thing this life we live. i'm going back to work in almost a week. time flew by. hopefully time will continue to fly by at work and stand still with Andy.

:)

New year

2008-01-02T09:14:00.000-08:00

So i've been slightly behind in my blogging as of late, but here's a review of 2008 for you all to enjoy!

2007: An Andrew Emerson Odyssey

December 06 My very first cousin Sarah Helen MacGillivray was born Dec 16th. Her proud parents Ryan and Margaret were very happy everything went well. My mom and dad hope things are smooth when I arrive! Grandma and Grandpa MacGillivray are so happy to be grandparents. We had Christmas at their house with Great grandma Mildred to make it 4 generations. Mom painted my bedroom and the bathroom upstairs. Looks like my room will be green to match the blue bedding and the pink bedding my mom made for me (she wanted to be prepared if I was a girl)

January 07 January was a really cold month here in Saskatoon, I’m glad I stayed in mom’s tummy! January 10th there was the worst winter storm in 50 yrs in Saskatchewan. Dad is in his last semester at SIAST and his classes were canceled for 2 days. Mom got to leave work early and camped out at Grandma and Grandpas with a co-worker because the roads were too bad to drive on. Mom finished work at the end of January, she’s ready to meet me and have me out of her belly!

February With mom done work early we spent a lot of time preparing the house, going for walk.. I’m not supposed to arrive until Dad’s birthday on the 15th but I decide I want my own birthday! Feb 8th we head off to the hospital in the morning. After being monitored for a little while, the nurses tell us they are sure we will be in later that evening. Sure enough after “Survivor” we head back to Royal University Hospital. I made my arrival at 3:10am February 9th 6lbs 8 oz 21 inches long. I had the star treatment- 3 doctors and 2 nurses, good thing I didn’t come any earlier there were 13 girls born the day before and I was the only one born that night! My parents named me Andrew Emerson, Andrew is my dad’s middle name and Emerson is just a name they liked. We came home from the hospital on Sunday the 11th. Mom and I had great nurses in the hospital and everything went great, Dad was right there coaching mom through everything. We had tons of visitors at the hospital and when we came home and lots of meals prepared for us.

March Dad had his midterm break just after I was born and I finally got to meet Grandma and Grandpa Mosher. It was so nice to have them visit! They got to see our house and Grandpa Gord and dad did lots of projects. Grandma Glenda made a trip out West to see her sisters and parents while she stayed a little longer. I’m changing so much already! I’m starting to smile and enjoy my baths a lot more. I am so blessed! Mom has had 4 different showers already, we’ve gotten so many wonderful gifts and I’ve meet so many people. Mom is shopping for a matron of honor dress for Auntie Jenny’s wedding in August. I’m a pretty sleepy, laid back baby for mom and dad. They are still adjusting but loving being parents.

April My first photo shoot! We had family pictures taken by my Great uncle Garfield and Great aunt Lynn MacGillivray. I was a little cranky that day but it was still a fun time. I’m 8lbs already and good at holding my head up. I’m a lot more interactive these days, Dad is writing finals and mom took me to the gym nursery for the first time.

May I’m 10lbs already and got my first immunizations. Dad came with us and it wasn’t so bad, the needle stung only for a minute and then I was happy as can be. I discovered I have toes and I laughed at my silly parents for the first time. Mom had her first mothers day and dad graduated from SIAST with his Computer System Technology diploma. He even got a job offer while he was still in school! He starts work June 1st at Point2 Technologies here in Saskatoon as a Programmer. www.technologies.point2.com

June With dad working at his new job, Mom and I went to Ottawa for uncle Stephens grade 12 graduation. It was my first time on a plane and I fell asleep during the taxi on the runway! Mom was happy it went so well. Grandma and Grandpa Mosher were waiting for us at the airport. I’d changed so much since the last time I saw them! I got to meet the rest of my uncles, Stephen, Phil and Russell who is marrying Auntie Jenny and Uncle Phil’s girlfriend Lindsay. I also got to meet my Great aunt Leah and my Great Grammie Mosher, who came from Nova Scotia. We had a great time in Ottawa, it was SO hot! I went to a bridal shower for Auntie Jenny, Uncle Stephens graduation, the Renoir exhibit at the National Art Gallery, had a lobster fest with fresh Nova Scotia lobster. Played piano with Grandma and watched her make bread. I also started rolling over. Everyone was sad to see us go, good thing we’ll be back in August! Grandma and Grandpa Mac took a vacation to Scotland.

July It’s good to see dad again and be back in my own bed. Dad worked hard while we were away and was happy to have mom and I back. I went swimming in the big pool for the first time at Grandma and Grandpa Mac’s. I love the water! I weigh 12lbs and I’m a rolling machine; you can’t leave me alone on the couch anymore! I tried rice cereal for the first time and it was SO good. I also love jumping in the jumper. My parents celebrated their 5th anniversary on the 19th and went to Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan without me. Mom and dad got a new Mazda 5 at the end of the month. Mom said we needed more room for all my stuff!

August We took our new car on the road to Winnipeg and Swan River for some weddings. I got to go to the Winnipeg Zoo and see bears and monkeys and camels and all kinds of birds. I can sit up all by myself now but I still like to roll around so there’s not too much sitting for me. Uncle Phil and Lindsay got engaged so I will have another aunt next year and another fun wedding to come to Ottawa for! Mom and I flew to Ottawa for the pre-wedding prep, and dad will come closer to the wedding. We got to meet Great-great Aunt Zelda Mosher and all of Uncle Russell’s English family and friends. I also got to meet my 2nd cousins, and their dad’s; my Great uncles Glenn and Gary Mosher, and my Great aunt Tammie White who came from Maple Ridge, BC. Auntie Jenny’s wedding was so beautiful; mom said everything couldn’t have gone better. She made really pretty bouquets and Auntie Jenny was very pleased. I get to have baths in the big tub now, lots more water to splash around in!

September We went to the airport to see Auntie Jenny and Uncle Russ off on their way back to England. They are moving there to work at a church in Albury, maybe one day I’ll get to visit them there. I started crawling! I finally figured out how these leg things works. Grandma and Grandpa Mosher were so happy to see me in action. I also got to go on a double decker bus ride tour of Ottawa; it was pretty neat seeing all the historical sights of downtown and parliament. Dad had a great time catching up with his brothers and his old friends from Osgoode. Grandma and Grandpa MacGillivray were waiting for us at the airport. I weight 16lbs now; a boy sure can pack on the pounds on vacation! Dad’s first programming project launched successfully. www.ieda.used.com He’s a pretty talented dad; he did all the design for it. Dad really likes his new job; he even gets to come home at 3 on Fridays! Mom entered me in the Market Mall Fall Baby Crawl, I crawled but I wasn’t fast enough to get to the finals but I got a cool t-shirt. I can already pull myself up in my crib so dad had to lower it. I’m usually sitting up waiting for my breakfast in the morning. My first tooth is starting to poke through my gum! Grandma and Grandpa Mosher are going to England and I am going to be so different when they get back! I love eating sweet potatoes and apple sauce.

October I have teeth! Two fronts ones so far. I had a fun thanksgiving and all my friends from Thompson, Winnipeg and some new friends from Cold Lake came to Saskatoon. I played, ate and swam and had loads of fun. I am getting really good at standing up and I love talking and listening to people sing. I can also drink from a straw. I am so strong! I can pull myself up on almost anything. I also love crawling around on Grandma and Grandpa Mac’s new hardwood floor mom helped install. And I am looking forward to playing on our new driveway next spring.

November I can’t wait till Christmas, it started to snow and I got to try out my cool snowsuits. Mom and I are going to Ottawa on Dec 14th and dad is coming on the 20th. I am so excited to show Grandma and Grandpa Mosher how much I’ve grown! I’m 20lbs now and a boy on the move! I can’t walk around the furniture and right form the time I get up to bedtime I just want to go go go! I have pretty good motor skills; I like turning light switches off and on if someone holds me close enough and all I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth!

We hope this letter finds you in good health, and surrounded by loved ones. Enjoy the holiday season wherever you may be. We wish you all the best in 2008 and hope it will be as adventurous as 2007 was for us!
Love David, Tanys, Andrew and Berkley

make an elf of yourself!

2007-11-30T19:36:00.000-08:00

random christmas elfish fun!

CHECK IT OUT

get ready to pee your pants

good morning!

2007-11-03T20:11:00.000-07:00

Pumpkin patch

2007-10-20T00:52:00.000-07:00

cutest pictures ever

2007-09-26T17:08:00.000-07:00

click here

go to the Lounge

enter "suitcase"

check out Andy's super cute photoshoot we did with our friend Kara! : )

best time of the year

2007-09-24T10:27:00.001-07:00

the leaves are changing, the air is cooler, you get to wear tons of layers, and...
it's the best time of the year to buy a new bathing suit!!!!!

Thats right, i said it.
bathing suit in fall.

I love this time of year cause it means I can go to WalMart- the dreaded Wally World- and spend a whopping $10 total on a new 2 piece.
I do it every year around this time.
Seriously folks, who can go wrong with $5 tops and $5 bottoms?!!?
I can't.
I'll take a picture of my new pieces, sans moi.
If you haven't already gone, you should.
Seriously.

September already

2007-09-14T16:37:00.000-07:00

Well september is here and august was pretty much a blur. Here's a review in pics :) We were off to Ottawa again at the end of September for Jenny's wedding which was an absolutely beautiful day. But not before heading to Swan River for Melissa's wedding which was loads of fun. Her hair turned out great if i do say so myself! Jenny's flowers turned out great too, now it's almost thanksgiving time and Andy is a whopping 16lbs already!!! He's growing so fast!! He's crawling already and I had the gaul to put him in the baby crawl, i have no shame. He didn't win but at least he crawled which was more than some other babies! He got a free t-shirt he'll wearwhen he's 2. : ) He's eating some real food now and bathing in the big boy tub. Sitting up in his crib and trying to stand, and he loves his new water toy. And he fit his dad's little sailor outfit...On to the pictures!!!

Poop

2007-08-16T20:34:00.000-07:00

Pic of the day!

*he was sitting in the Bumbo and we heard a rumbo

Update

2007-08-09T12:04:00.000-07:00

Well well, i thought it would probably be a good day to update this lovely blog since it's overcast and wet out ( must be August)

Today Andrew is 6 months old! I can't even believe 1/2 a year has passed since he was born. Yesterday I got to meet baby Nina, one of my co-workers new little girl. Seriously so cute and little and still struck me as such a miracle. I don't think I'd ever get tiered of seeing newborns! I definitely want more one day.

so what else can I say, we still have our car for sale - it went on a for sale hiatus for a little while, but now we have it in the paper again. We bought a new Mazda 5 - LOVE it! it seats 6 and it fully loaded. It's our mini-mini-van. Maverick the Multi-Activity Vehicle. So great. We took it on a road trip this past weekend to Winnipeg for my friend Katie's wedding. AC was SO nice to have!

Dave is loving his job at Point2 Technologies, he is a Programmer for their CatUsed.com
So last weekend was the first wedding of the summer for us, Katie looked beautiful as always, it was really fun + laid back. She wore a bronze/brown dress and the girls wore Marilyn Monroe style cream colored dresses. So fun. She also had a candy bar - kinda like Kristy-Ann's cookie bar. Such a cool idea. She had all kinds of brown, orange and yellow candies in fancy clear jars for you to go up and fill a little baggie full.

Melissa's wedding is the next one we are going to in Swan River, she is Dave's ex girlfriend-how funny is that, and she used to be my BFF in Jr High. I know it will be good times, lots of Thompson friends from all over. I even - get this - got recruited to do the brides hair! Ack! I was not stressed at all knowing I was doing Karyn's one of the bridesmaids, but I'm a little stressed about the brides!! I'm sure we'll come up with something great and she's a laid back bride so it will be fun. Speaking of Karyn, she and Joel made a crazy trip up to Saskatoon a couple weekends ago and surprised us at 8 AM ! They are my heroes. They drove 10hrs and stayed for the day and left sunday morning. Not too many friends would do this -Love you Karyn!

And the last wedding of the summer of which I have the pleasure of being the matron of honor, (matron - sounds so old!) is Jenny & Russ's at the end of August in Ottawa. My dress came and it's a beautiful concord grape color, it's gone in for alterations because I'm no longer the size i was when it was order - Praise the Lord!

Ok I'm off to Superstore -cause I started this blog in the AM and now it is the PM and Superstore is open until 11 ! w00t! I like stores being open past kids bedtimes!!!

latest pics

2007-06-13T23:26:00.000-07:00

Lunch at McNally
Army overalls
Tummy time
Sporting the new hat in the Bumbo!

my little jungle boy

2007-06-05T22:20:00.000-07:00

So we had a free photography sitting from Canadian Baby Photographers because we had a new baby so we figured "meh why not?!" The guy comes to your house and sets stuff up and puts little outfits on your baby and does some cute poses. Then he says someone will be around in 2 weeks with the proofs and see if you want to buy any.

Well.

I know my little guy is cute and pretty much any pictures he is smiling in is going to be a good keepsake but let me tell you $199 for 2 8x10's and 1 5x7 is NOT my idea of a reasonable price for a "quality photograph of Andrew" - the salesman kept saying that. We were pretty set on not buying any packages or photos for that matter even prior to him coming back the second time around. Even the "deal of 3 sample proofs for $99" wasn't going to get us to bait.

In the end the nice salesman- and he was nice don't get me wrong but he was just a little ridiculous in our minds- the saleman let us choose a proof to keep as a free gift becuase he felt like Andrew should have "a quality photograph".
-roll eyes here

we had mentioned in his sales attempt that we have a photographer in the family and he was alluding that sometimes family members aren't as talented in baby photographs as say an expert who specializes in baby photograph. thats why they are "quality".
-roll eyes again.

So I let Dave choose and how cute is this. The saleman even had the gaul to say "i hope dad was choosing the photograph because of the actual photo and not just the outfit"
- roll eyes again.

But seriously how cute is this!? Even if Dave would have chosen it because of the outfit I wouldn't have cared!

He laughs!

2007-05-26T00:04:00.000-07:00

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Perception Laboratory

2007-05-16T13:29:00.000-07:00

This is one of the coolest things on the net, well until something cooler comes along..

Perception Laboratory

funny guy

2007-05-09T15:54:00.000-07:00

Political Rant

2007-05-02T22:56:00.000-07:00

relax it's just a game.

firstly i just have to say how ridiculous it is that members of parliament of our great nation are discussing the choice of Shane Doan as captain of Team Canada at a world hockey tournament.

ridiculous.

Doan allegedly made "racists comments" i don't know if that is the correct term for french canadians, are they really a race? arent' they more like a demographic? anyways...he allegedly made some comments to a french referee and had charges layed and then dropped against him because of insufficient evidence. so now a couple years later because he was made captain and some members of parliament think it is a disgrace to the country because he isn't representative of true Canadians.

oh come on.

secondly how silly do they have to be to think it's a matter of parliament. personally i don't. i think it's a huge waste of time and frankly i'm going to stop wasting your time as well and thats the end of it.

Daily activities

2007-04-23T10:10:00.000-07:00

Dave's 6 Weird Things

2007-04-13T01:29:00.000-07:00

I guess it's about time I used my wife-granted administrative privileges on this blog to do some actual writing. I just read Tan's post on the 6 weird things and I have to say that those aren't exactly weird. Maybe "quirky" is a better term. But this post is about me... and my weirdness so here goes:

I like to randomly shake my leg when sitting at the computer. I don't know when it started but it's usually my left leg.
In the last 5 years my brain seems to have taken a mind of its own and I will often drift in and out of conversations that I'm actively participating in when my brain decides that something more fun to process (read: interesting) comes along. I think this has to do with being married although I have no conclusive evidence on this.
I'm a pack rat. I like to have boxes of stuff left over from things I bought 5 years ago just on the off-chance that I might ever sell it. Resale value goes up when you have the original box, dontcha know.
I used to be able to fart on command. This ability has escaped me *snicker* in the last 5 years as well. I think this too has something to do with marriage but again, no conclusive evidence to support it.
When motivated I can accomplish the most difficult tasks in a super-efficient amount of time. Unfortunately 90% of the time (lately) I've been fairly unmotivated.
I have successfully woken myself up from deep sleep at 3:00 a.m. with nothing but sheer willpower when I was going to bed. (This also may have something to do with #4, but I won't spell out the details for you) :)

Those are my weird things. I'm sure like most people I could have come up with far weirder things than these six. I am however looking for employment and posting such things on the intarweb could be construed (as Gord Hundeby would put it) "career limiting moves".

It's 2:41 a.m. now and I have a big presentation to give tomorrow at school and then next week is finals. That's all I have time for this evening. Perhaps I'll give this blog more of a glimpse into the inner workings of my mind. When school's done.. maybe.

2 months old

2007-04-06T22:40:00.000-07:00

so it's been 2 months since Andrew's arrival - so crazy! time is flying by, here are some pictures of our day...my friend Laci from AB, Montana's supper with Jason & Kara, Dave rockin my new shades, hanging with Dad & snoozing in style... in style

i guess i'm it...

2007-04-04T09:09:00.000-07:00

so i've been tagged by leah
6 weird things...

premise: blog a blog about six weird things about yourself. Then "tag" via intarweb 6 other people to do the same thing. Don't forget to let them know on their own Bloggy Mc Blogs that they've been inter-tagged.

End result: everyone gets to learn about your lovely little quirks

here we go...

1. I only ever order these two flavors of Blizzards and nothing else; Oreo - such a simple tasty classic; 1/2 Reese Cups + 1/2 Skor - nice crispy, chocolate + peanut buttery goodness all around

2. I have hours and hours of Much Music taped from when i was in highschool that i still have. why? i have no idea why...

3. My socks rarely ever match, if you catch me on a good day and they match, it's probably because they are both white....

4. I have an affinity for strange necktie's from the 70's - thus growing my collection and resulting in the tie dress...even now i can't help myself when i see a funky/bizarre polyester patterned tie at value village, i have to buy it!

5.When i'm in the car i don't like my view to be obstructed - ie if i'm in the back seat and someone has the visor down when it no longer needs to be it drives me nuts, or i am riding shotgun and there is frost on my side of the windshield i go crazy if its not scraped so i can see even though i don't need to...

6. I like to peel my mushrooms before I eat them, not just wash but peel of the sort of skin even if they are going to be cooked in something...my mom did it and now i do it

ok and now for the tagging...jenny, regan, karyn, camille, kara and i'll tag dave - i understand if you dont' play along - i rarely do : O

Hangin with Ma

2007-03-30T09:26:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Andy got dressed in real clothes, - so much fun. As of now he's an Oilers fan but I imagine dad + the uncles won't let that last very long before he's an avid Canucks or Senators fan.

And just for fun I threw in a comparison pic 5days old and 49 days old in the same outfit, he's growing up!

Smiles & My neice

2007-03-27T11:59:00.000-07:00

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DQ

2007-03-21T22:18:00.000-07:00

today i wonder how well the Dairy Queen marketing team gets paid.
don't they have the best commercials?
they sure have a good batting average as far as advertising goes.
this is on my mind because i've seen the new Chicken Flamethrower ad a bazillion times today and it makes me laugh every time, its really just the part with the guy from the first commercial, when he says "and flames will shoot out of your mouth" and does this funny hand thing.
gets me every time....

and now for random DQ trivia

The first Canadian Dairy Queen store opened in Estevan, Saskatchewan in 1953. - i have been there
Texas has the most DQ restaurants with more than 600 locations. - cause everything is bigger in Texas
The Taliban can also enjoy DQ's treats, DQ has been in the Middle East since 1982 - i have not
DQ retired one of it's original Blizzard flavors - Reese Pieces - in 2003 - A sad sad day
The Moolatte's namesake has been critized for the similarity to "mulato" Critics point out the composition of the drink in relation to the name: vanilla ice cream and dark coffee concentrate - Honestly people, don't those critics have anything better to critique?

Ok thats all for today...

this post was not sponsored by DQ but go get yourself a blizzard, you deserve it - why thank you i think i will

faces

2007-03-13T12:22:00.000-07:00

i love my little boy, i could take pictures of him all day.

today i went to chat and play at the church and there were so many kids there.
i keep trying to picture Andrew as big as they are or as grown up as they are - i just can't even imagine it!
It's so crazy how time flies these days

Anyways heres a peak into my daily views : )

click on the picture below - until i figure out how to make it move on its own....

Hmm..

2007-03-01T20:56:00.000-08:00

Hiccups

2007-02-26T18:09:00.000-08:00

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Family Day

2007-02-19T10:01:00.000-08:00

Holidays are great aren't they?

Today is Family Day - well it is if you are privileged enough to live in Saskatchewan or Alberta - the rest of you - get on board already!

So in honor of Family Day I thought I would update with some pictures of my cute family. Andy is the best little boy ever, he eats well, sleeps well, loves his car seat so far, i could go on and on. We have been very blessed with a happy little man. The transition into motherhood has not been that bad of an experience for me at all. Sure there are times when he cries and you feel like there is nothing you can do you console him but they pass. 95% of the time he is so happy

Happy Family Day!

For the 31337

2007-02-15T08:35:00.000-08:00

or for the elite for those non- 31337 speak geeks out there

8 )

So now that we have privatized I will post all the wonderful cute pictures of Andy and update you on the growing little mister that he is!

yay!

6 days old already!

Andrew Emerson Mosher - feb 9th 2007

2007-02-12T13:22:00.000-08:00

Hello!
Well bMo arrived and got an upgrade to A Mo!

Andrew Emerson Mosher
born Feb 9th 2007 - 3:10am
6lbs 8oz
20 inches

T Mo and A Mo are doing great and daddy D Mo is doing a super job!

Important service bulletin

***This blog will be moving to a more private state so if the next time you visit you are asked to request an invitation don't be surprised - we still want everyone to be able to keep updated with us here in Moshertown but with a little more privacy so we can post all the super cute pictures and stories we like***

If you like you can email my personal email and I will send you an invitation that way as well.

Here's a little peak at the newest addition to Moshertown.

the final countdown

2007-02-05T08:58:00.000-08:00

Here we are 10 days away from bMo's arrival date.
the final count down is unofficially on.
the bag is packed.
here's what it looks like:

the wonderful people from work got it for me - i love it!!!

what is in it you ask?
well, nothing really for the baby - lol
we've got:
-my new zip up from roots that will fit way better after this baby is out
-tooth brush + paste
-make up - gotta look good!
-camera + battery charger
-snacks for dad
-sports drink for labour - they recommended this at prenatal ?
-change for parking/more snacks for dad
-clean shirt for dad
-deoderant
-socks + undies
-hospital papers - the official papers

and most importantly

-the white outfit dave's grandma knit him and he wore home from the hospital when he was born - so cute

Since it's so close to the due date i decided to lock the baby pool game page so no one can change their guesses as the days go by...here is where it sits as of Feb 5th - 11:00 am

I wonder who will be the winner....

Player Name	Guess				From	Who I Am
Player Name	Gender	Weight	Length	Birthday	From	Who I Am
Ryan	girl	7 lbs 4 ozs	20 in	Feb 4, 5:49 am	Saskatoon SK	Friends of the parents
Sara	boy	7 lbs 2 ozs	21 in	Feb 4, 10:13 am	Saskatoon SK	Friend of the family, praying for a small, sleepy BMo
Jennie K	boy	7 lbs 8 ozs	20 in	Feb 5, 6:36 am	Saskatoon SK	Friend
Jodi	boy	7 lbs 11 ozs	20 in	Feb 6, 3:06 am	Martensville SK	they are super people!
Lindsay	boy	7 lbs 9 ozs	20 in	Feb 6, 6:56 am	Ottawa ON	I am Phil's girlfriend.
Lisa	girl	7 lbs 1 ozs	20 in	Feb 8, 10:05 am	Saskatoon SK
Lisa C	girl	8 lbs 1 ozs	21 in	Feb 9, 3:14 am	Saskatoon SK	Friend
Janet	boy	7 lbs 11 ozs	21 in	Feb 10, 10:25 am	Saskatoon SK	Gramma to be!
Stephen	boy	8 lbs 9 ozs	19 in	Feb 10, 4:31 pm	Thompson MB	ME NO DAVE ME DAVES FRIEND
Stephen	boy	8 lbs 4 ozs	17 in	Feb 10, 11:52 pm
Joel Behrendt	boy	7 lbs 13 ozs	17 in	Feb 11, 3:47 am	YTH MB	Fellow numbered employee/YTH Sidekick
Myrna	boy	7 lbs 0 ozs	20 in	Feb 12, 12:30 am	Saskatoon SK	Aunt of the Mom-to-be
Karyn Gagnon	girl	7 lbs 11 ozs	22 in	Feb 12, 4:23 am	Winnipeg MB	I'm the Moshers number one fan!
Melissa	girl	7 lbs 2 ozs	19 in	Feb 12, 4:52 pm	Red Deer AB	Friend
Dana	boy	8 lbs 1 ozs	19 in	Feb 12, 11:03 pm	Saskatoon	friend
Phil	boy	7 lbs 12 ozs	19 in	Feb 13, 7:28 am	Ottawa ON	Dave is ma brotha!
leanne	boy	8 lbs 0 ozs	21 in	Feb 13, 7:14 pm
Dana Berthelette	boy	6 lbs 13 ozs	18 in	Feb 13, 7:23 pm	Langley BC	Thompson Friend.....
Mickey	boy	9 lbs 1 ozs	19 in	Feb 14, 2:00 am	Prince Albert SK	cousin
Tash	boy	8 lbs 2 ozs	19 in	Feb 14, 4:24 am	Thompson MB	Friend
Regan	girl	7 lbs 2 ozs	21 in	Feb 14, 6:08 am	saskatoon SK	lived together, bridemaids for each other, great friends
Laci	boy	7 lbs 6 ozs	19 in	Feb 15, 5:00 am	Airdrie AB	Tanys
Jerai & Harley	boy	8 lbs 3 ozs	21 in	Feb 15, 10:22 am		We are her personal Doctors
Heather	boy	7 lbs 5 ozs	20 in	Feb 16, 7:29 pm	Morpeth United Kingdom	Other half of the other friend from Morpeth!
chris chuckrey	girl	6 lbs 8 ozs	18 in	Feb 17, 3:14 am	Thomspon MB
Steve	girl	7 lbs 8 ozs	16 in	Feb 17, 7:53 am	Morpeth United Kingdom	Friend over the sea in England
Ryan	boy	7 lbs 9 ozs	18 in	Feb 17, 8:22 pm	YTH MB	Super Friend
Jenna	boy	7 lbs 10 ozs	20 in	Feb 18, 7:52 am	Saskatoon SK
Jenny	boy	8 lbs 9 ozs	18 in	Feb 18, 7:24 pm
Camille	girl	7 lbs 10 ozs	21 in	Feb 18, 9:48 pm	Saskatoon SK
Ronnie	girl	8 lbs 9 ozs	22 in	Feb 19, 2:07 am	Bulkington United Kingdom	The parents are related? Is that what this is telling me?
Leah	boy	8 lbs 2 ozs	20 in	Feb 19, 3:39 am	Saskatoon SK	Another FireResides Wife
Katie	girl	7 lbs 2 ozs	19 in	Feb 20, 6:00 pm	Thompson MB	Old Friends (I think you will need to be induced for your first little BMO :)
Glenda Mosher	boy	8 lbs 0 ozs	20 in	Feb 21, 7:35 am	Osgoode ON	mother
Tina Derhousoff	girl	15 lbs 12 ozs	23 in	Feb 28, 5:01 am	Winnipeg MB	Friend

Classified

2007-01-28T22:15:00.000-08:00

For Sale:

one wickedly awesome 1999 Honda Civic CX
aptly name the Silver Bullet
lovingly cared for and well maintainted
130,000kms
no rust
5spd - gets a good 500kms/tank in the city
altezza tailights
always starts - hasn't been plugged in once in the 4 yrs we've owned it - never needed a boost
ready to drive you wherever your heart desires
$9000

ok i'm going to go cry now....

36 weeks

2007-01-17T19:54:00.000-08:00

36 weeks!
Holy moley!
Where did the time go?!

I can't believe theres a baby in me that we get to meet sometime in the next little while. Every day I try to figure out where bMo is sitting and what those things are that are jabbing me. Are they shoulders? elbows? knees? Who knows. Such a strange feeling. Things are slowing taking shape here in Moshertown. Bmo's room has been painted and the change table set up. I decided to mini-reno the bathroom on my week off at the beginning of Jan too. Sara the wondermom helped me out so much!

Now whats left to do?
Clean
Clean
Clean.
And clean some more.

Here are some pictures - thats all for today for i must get cleaning!

wednesday jan 10th

2007-01-10T22:37:00.000-08:00

*thats what it was like today - just whiteness

baby pool

2007-01-07T17:32:00.000-08:00

Ok let the Baby Pool begin!!!

To participate, go to:

http://www.expectnet.com/games/LittleBMo

or go to ExpectNet.com and enter LittleBMo as the
game name in the space indicated on the home page.

Maybe there will be a prize for the closest guess!

Have fun,

Dave & Tanys

34weeks

2007-01-04T11:37:00.000-08:00

New Year

2007-01-02T10:24:00.000-08:00

In 2006 I....

*learned how to make chili - thanks Sara!
*fainted and got my first stitches in my life
*got my first dishwasher - thanks mom & dad!
*got the worst sun burn of my life
*golfed more than i did the year before
*went to Ottawa - twice!
*didn't go to Alberta at all - take that King Ralph
*dressed up as a pregnant hippie - twice - once was the real deal
*built raised flower beds and didn't kill all of the flowers (only some of them)
*built a fence
*sold my first truck : (
*went on a hot air balloon ride - thanks Ryan & Margaret!
*had a 4th wedding anniversary
*got pregnant for the first time in my life
*drove the whole 10hrs to thompson and got my first speeding ticket
*made 2 sets of crib bedding
*went to a surprise baby shower for me! Thanks Natasha & Karyn!
*knit my first baby toque
* became a first time aunt to Sarah Helen MacGillivray on Dec 16th
*didn't work on Christmas Eve AND Boxing day - first time in 6 years!
*had the worst 24 hr flu of my life and had to stay overnight in the hospital
*bought a digital camera - finally! Thanks Dave

In 2007 I will....
*become a mom!
*maybe become a van owner - mixed feelings on this one
*be a maid of honor! thanks Jenny!
*not go to work everyday but be at work 24/7
*build a driveway
*finish the hole in the wall
*loose at least 20lbs ; ) thanks BMo! - note i have gained more than 20lbs i just don't want to get ahead of myself now
*have long hair again
*be married for 5 yrs
*and who knows what else!

so freaking excited...

2006-12-28T20:28:00.000-08:00

ok guys i'm so freaking excited.
why?
here's why:

1. I got a new supply of Fresh Concepts Vitamelon Shampoo + Bananarama Conditioner

2. My Ebay order of Sebastian Switchcraft came in!!!!! Who knew you could buy hair product on Ebay...not to mention product that isn't even made or sold by the manufacturer anymore!

That folks, is why I am so freaking excited.

I get to wash my hair tomorrow.

It's like Christmas all over again, but not, well minus the birth of our savior Jesus, ok so its more like the commercialized gift opening christmas that always forgets the real reason for the season. Except i haven't forgotten.

Day Off

2006-12-16T21:20:00.000-08:00

So today was the first day off i had in count em, 24 days.

whew!

SO nice to have an official day off. no going into work for a 3hr day or a 12hr day. no work at all.

so what did i do with my day off you ask yourselves?

well we drove out to Clavet. exciting i know. we went out to check out a place we are going to be watching over the holidays. dogs, cats, horses AND a pony. full on country folks. it was good times.

then we drove back in the blizzard that is saskatchewan highways and i had the urge to become even more of a blonde and went to see the lovely Mrs Ashley and got some fabulous highlights.

then i became an aunt! Auntie Tanys! So crazy. Ryan and Margaret had a baby girl at 3:45pm today named Sarah Helen MacGillivray. Just over 8lbs. Mom and baby are great. I was with my mom when my brother called, she freaked out, a little - alot less than i expected for a first time grandma. She kept saying "i'm a grandma!" just like i keep saying "i'm an aunt!" - yep, i am my mothers daughter.

then we went to celebrate my 5th christmas with the Battery Boys crew.

All in all it was a mighty fine day off. Mighty Fine indeed!

watch me grow

2006-12-11T21:54:00.000-08:00

so here i am 30 weeks - less than 10 to go!

holy moley.

here's me growing from 10 weeks to 30 weeks

i should be an aunt sometime in the next 7 days...

these are a few of my favorite things

2006-12-06T22:12:00.000-08:00

so it is that time of year again, you know the hustle + bustle of christmas + snow + holidays or lack of holidays

i love it.

call me a sicko but i really do like winter, i think it had something to do with growing up in thompson, i really don't mind it at all. i like shoveling snow and seeing all the frosty trees. oh and walking outside on a clear cold night with all the stars out and seeing the christmas lights - especially past January 1 ; )

and mostly i LOVE wrapping all my christmas gifts

i realized tonight as i sat there preparing my wrapping that i get a ridiculous amount of joy out of wrapping gifts. they don't have to be fancy but if they are they are even more fun. they could have ribbons or bows or nothing at all - i just enjoy folding the paper and making it fit so nicely even though i know its just going to get ripped to shreads on christmas day.

so if anyone needs some christmas wrapping done just let me know and i'll do it for you as long as you have paper + tape and maybe some scissors i'm good to go!

am I unreasonable?!

2006-11-21T18:57:00.000-08:00

ok so maybe i'm unreasonable or maybe i'm just pregnant - you tell me.

here's the situation, i went throught McDonalds drive thru which i rarely do cause i'm a Wendy's girl all the way but i made an exception cause it was closer. anyways i order a Big Mac Meal with tap water - not bottled water - TAP water. and the girl tells me it will cost me more as she has to charge me for a cup.

excuse me?!? Charge me for a cup? A cup you would have given to me had i taken your sugary carbonated fountain pop?!?

Fine I take the Spite instead of the TAP WATER for the lesser dollar amount. Whatever I'll suck it up. So as the next girl is handing me my Sprite I contemplate dropping it before i can get it into my car and then request a fill of tap water - ok no i won't do that. But i will let the manager know about the disappointment i have in their restaurant for charging me more for tap water.

low and behold i almost spill the stupid fountain pop in the car on the ride home but Dave made a good save.

thats ok it could have spilt i didn't want it anyways.

so we're home and dave is holding the food bag and his books and the sprite and trying to open the house door
- what a good husband -
and oops there goes the sprite
- splash all over the front step.

thats ok i didn't want it anyways.

at least i have my cup i can fill with tap water!

ps - i did email the store manager the email address was so conviently placed at the bottom of my order

boy or girl?

2006-11-12T22:54:00.000-08:00

so in all my observations of being a pregnant two are the following questions you hear all the time

1. How are you feeling?

2. Do you know what you are having?

note - don't get me wrong neither of these questions are bad they are just frequently asked to pregnant ladies and these are my observations of them....

the first one i've decided is merely a formality of pregnancy, people don't genuinely care if you've been barfing your guts out or emotional as a wild yak or if you've been feeling like the biggest cow in the koral - they just ask cause thats what you do to pregnant ladies. just like saying "how are you?" when you are passing someone on the street, in the hall way, where you aren't really looking for an answer it was more of a nice-ism to say.....

the second i've decided is one of those things where people are curious and they want to share their oppinion on what they think you are having by the way you look, talk, move etc. or they want to know so they can share their story of when they were pregnant with their little boy/girl - which they will mostly likely tell you anyways even if you don't know what you are having....

so here are the answers

1. i'm feeling fine aside from the fact that i have a human being growing inside of me and likes to dance on my pelvis and prevents me from sleeping on my tummy or on my back and because of the frequent pumelling of my bladder from the fists or feets of little B Mo i have found myself in the bathroom alot more often....

2. No I don't know what we are having, it's going to be a surprise.

BUT according to these following myths one could say i'm having a boy - or a girl hmm

Myth 1 - Heartrate. "A heartrate of less than 140 beats per minute means that you're having a boy while a heartrate of over 140 beats per minute means that you're having a girl."

ok BMo was 140 last time we were at the doctor - 1pt girl

Myth 2 - The shape of your belly If you're carrying your baby high, it's a girl. If you're carrying your baby low, it's a boy."

BMo likes the low ride - 1pt boy

Myth 3 - Morning sickness "If you are experiencing severe morning sickness, you're having a girl."

i had sickness but not crippling.... 2pts girl

Myth 4 - The baby is active "If the baby is very active, you're having a boy."

Bmo is one active little one 2pts boy

Myth 5 - Cravings "If you're craving sweets, you're having a girl. If you're craving salt, you're having a boy."

Salty all the way this time around - 3pts boy

Myth 6 - Pendulum or circle swing "If a wedding ring or needle suspended over your belly moves in a strong circular motion, you're having a girl. If it moves to and fro like a pendulum, you're having a boy."

well my little cousins did this and it was circular... 3 pts girl

so there we have it. i'm having a boy/girl. : )

either way i'm so excited about the super fun bedding i made this weekend - for a boy or a girl

what do you think i'm having?

24 weeks

2006-10-27T17:47:00.000-07:00

ok so i must admit i'm starting to get a little freaked out.
24 weeks in that means only 16 weeks left
16 WEEKS!!
Holy moly.
Ryan and Margarets baby is due in about 6 weeks
That is nuts.
In 6 weeks I'll be an aunt.
I sure didn't leave much practice time between aunt to mom!
There's so much to do!
I've got to clean my house, get a bunch of baby must haves, figure out my mat leave stuff, have christmas, become an aunt -yikes!

sigh

how about i just take a deep breath and play some solitare...

:)

Here are some of the latest Bmo pics

brought to you by mastercard

2006-10-17T18:21:00.000-07:00

Car wash................................................................$7.00
Bathing suit from Walmart....................................$8.00
Listerine that had to be unlocked from a cabinet....$6.99
Junk Food & Snacks..............................................$25.00
Three & 1/2 tanks of gas......................................$135.00
Your first speeding ticket.....................................$129.00
9.5 hr drive to hang out with
your friends for thanksgiving,
build a 7 ft Snobunny
because it snowed 1ft overnight,
eat way too much,
have a surprise baby shower,
stay up WAY too late,
give a manicure,
play a ridiculously silly
game of Balderdash, just
to name a few things you did.............................Priceless

thanksgiving

2006-10-06T00:14:00.000-07:00

ah thanksgiving!
turkey + fixins
football + naps
lounging + driving 10 hrs
wait a minute....10 hrs?!?

this is where i am this weekend
what a person doesn't do to be with their friends : )

Ultra Sound 1/2 way

2006-09-29T09:16:00.000-07:00

for camille & alison and other inquiring minds...

2006-09-26T22:35:00.001-07:00

ok so with much prompting from camille & alison i've decided to add some more pregnancy stories onto moshertown.

where to begin....

camille asked for morning sickness stories so how about we start at the beginning.

so dave and i have been not not trying for a little while and i had been a little off - ladies you might know what i mean. So just before we left for Ottawa in May I had bought a pregnancy test ( one of those double packs cause they are more economical cause you save a whole whopping $3) and it turned out to be negative so i just assumed it was another one of those "off" months or few months...

and so a couple months pass - well june only really and come july i was not feeling the greatest. kinda felt like vomiting all the time but never did and because i had a neg preg test i just assumed it was just a cold. the next thursday i am feeling better and so i go to the gym on an empty stomach and do some cardio - a la body for life style - and get distracted on the way home and stop into the mall. so it's been a good little while since i woke up and should probably eat something so i make myself eggs & toast. enjoy it thorougly only to have to come right back up again as i am trying to head out the door.

so there's one thing you need to know about me and being sick.

i have this thing where i am really disguisted to have to barf in the toilet. so what do i usually do if i'm sick and i know i'm going to throw up? you got it - i get in the "ready" position and grab the toilet bowl brush + cleaner and clean as fast as i can so i can barf into cleanliness. i absolutly hate having to barf anywhere but in my own clean toilet.

so nausea day 1.

mean while at work a friend is asking me if i'm pregnant and i say "No way. 110% positive. It would have to be a miracle."

The next thursday - sick again. So now i'm getting frustrated and deciding to conceed and go buy a preg test - they are so fricken expensive and i really didn't want to so i vowed i would go the next day. The night before our anniversary i happened to find the 2nd part of the 2 pack of pregnancy tests from May - hooray i don't have to go waste another $12.00 on a neg pregnancy test. Problem solved - i'll do it in the morning.

So i do the test and 2 lines show up and i'm thinking "what the heck does 2 lines mean!??!?!" beacause i threw out the packaging in May i'm thinking i should probably go to the store to check on another box to see what the heck these 2 lines are for again.

There's me in superstore reading the packaging that says "2 lines if it is positive" thinking - "Hmm that one i took is probably expired, i should probably get another one" This time i opt for the $14.95 test that shows an actual plus sign if you are pregnant.

Low and behold it's positive. It is our 4th anniversary and i'm pregnant. there you have it. we said we'd wait 4 yrs - 4yrs to the date eh God? funny. Oh yea that was a wednesday - the next day - thursday - sick again.

I managed to get into a female obstetrics doctor the following thursday and she asks about the nausea and i say "well i only vomit on thursdays - but i haven't yet today!" Fun times. Oh yea and i also had a jursi doctor in my appointment as well who happens to know doc lauren - oh the small world of medicine - why do i always get a jursi doctor anytime i need medical attention?!?!

After the thursday of non sickness, the day of terror turned into any day, any time, any where. at work, at a restaurant, at home, at my other work. Even now in September when this is all sapposed to have passed - i still have the occasional sick day. Whoever said it was sapposed to be over in the 1st trimester - don't believe it. i didn't find out i was pregnant until i was almost done that part!

ok enough yammering here are the pics thus far

***the 22 week pictures are actually 20 week pics that are bloated late night ones : )

friday fun

2006-09-15T13:19:00.000-07:00

ch-ch-check it out

get your pimp name here

Funk Master Mosher Loco, out.

this post was brought to you by the letter f and the commitee for player appreciation

remember, remember

2006-09-11T08:25:00.000-07:00

remember, remember the 11th of september....

i know there's been lots of media coverage the last week about the attacks on sept 11th but today as i purused my regular blogs i read i found one that struck me, it has a list of the names of the people that died that day in the attacks. it just seemed to never end as i was reading the post. so i thought it would be fitting to post how i remember that day.

i was getting ready for my drama class at the little house and margaret was watching canada am and they showed footage of the first tower that had been hit. so i came out from the bathroom and stood around with my brother and margaret only to watch the second tower be hit. so unrealistic it seemed, almost like a movie. now i'm not the biggest NYC landmark recognizer so i wasn't too sure of the size of these towers but i did remember thinking that this was really something crazy that was going on and that it's probably going to be a huge thing in history.

i remember getting to school and telling someone what had happened and the political science student i told couldn't believe what i told her. she looked so utterly shocked. she new about these buildings and what they represented and their stature in NYC. Did you know they stood 110 floors high? I don't think I can even picture that in real life. the 5th + 6th tallest buildings in the world until they were demolished. About 125m shorter than the CN tower in Toronto.

the rest of the day at U of S was filled with hundreds of students milling around the tunnel watching the news on every tv possible at the university. and there was only silence it seemed. so bizarre that something so somewhat far away could seem to be so close to home.

how do you remember sept 11th? here is the blog i read this morning that lead to this post (and yes i realize there is questionable ads on that blog - i usually read it for the celeb trash + photos)

Bun in Oven

2006-08-27T11:31:00.000-07:00

Ok the jig is up.

I have a bun in the oven!

or rather Dave and I are having a baby

We always said from the day we got married that we were going to wait 4 yrs before having kids and sure enough on our 4th anniversary we found out we were going to be parents. Kinda crazy, but we are excited. Our favorite stories so far are of telling our parents. We told my mom and dad at lunch time one day, my mom was cooking and we were at the table with my dad. Here's how the story went:

Dave to my dad "So only 4 months till you're a grandpa" (my brother + his wife are having a baby in Dec)

Dad "Yep."
Dave "Are you ready for that?"
Dad "Nope."
Dave "Well only 2 more months then you'll be a grandpa again."
Dad "Oh!? pause Congratulations! Janet did you hear that? You are going to be a grandma again."
Mom in the kitchen with her flipper pointing at us " Oh? You guys?!?" -
Tanys "No mom your other kids"

When we told Dave's family it was over the phone because they live in Ottawa, we called on a sunday afternoon so they had been having a sunday sleep. Dave called and was talking to his dad for a little and here's the rest of the story.

Dave "So have you guys booked your tickets to come out here yet?"
Dad "No we haven't yet"
Dave "well we were thinking that maybe Feb 15th would be a good time"
Dad "Oh for a birthday present for you?"
Dave "Yea and to see the baby"
Dad "Whose baby?"
Dave "Our baby."
Dad "Who is this!??!"
Dave "It's Dave you've been talking to me for 15 mins already!!!"

So there we have it, February 15th 2007 or earlier or maybe later, Dave and I will have a baby. Crazy.

Maybe this picture of us from a staff party in April was a little bit of foreshadowing.....

oh Andy...

2006-08-22T21:33:00.000-07:00

An ode to Andy - my first truck we took him to PBR auto auction on friday night and he went to the highest bidder at $1250.

We had the best of times, we had the worst of times.

I got Andy as a gift from my dad + mom after 1st year university.

I have so many memories of driving Andy, trips back and forth to Thompson & Winnipeg. Hitting birds - not one but two - both in the same trip - crazy northern birds one actually flew into the windshield. And letting all those 15yr olds do their practice driving in him like Courtney and Phil. Or all the bricks we hauled + garbage + furniture. And oh those crazy wipers that would get caught on each other because one was always faster than the other. Or the numerous times I ran out of gas + thinking that driving 50Kms will help conserve gas and getting pulled over by a policeman because we were driving so slow. Or this last time when a friend took Andy out for a test drive and ran out of gas.

He was a good little truck to me.
Here's to you Andy!
and yes i realize the truck won't ever read this post but maybe someone out there will remember Andy and the good times he brought them.

I remember all my life
Walking around in sleet and ice
A shadow of a girl
A face through a window
Walking in the night
The night goes into

Morning, just another day
Happy trucks drive pass my way
Looking in their eyes
I see a memory
I never realized
you made me so happy, oh Andy

Well you came and you gave without taking
but I sent you away, oh Andy
well you drove me and stopped me from walking
I miss you today, oh Andy

I'm standing on the edge of time
I Walked away when cash was mine
Caught up in a world of uphill climbing
"Are you going to make it" in my mind
And nothing is rhyming, oh Andy

Well you came and you gave without taking
but I sent you away, oh Andy
well you coasted and started with shaking
And I miss you today, oh Andy

Yesterday's a dream I face the morning
Black smoke on the breeze
the auction was calling, oh Andy

Well you came and you gave without taking
but I sent you away, oh Andy
well you ran out of gas and had a hard time breaking
And I miss you today, oh Andy

to hear the real song click here ***best heard on internet explorer - gasp!

up up and AWAY!

2006-08-14T12:57:00.000-07:00

here are some pictures of the hot air balloon ride i got to enjoy on July 20th- Thanks Ryan + Margaret!!! i am trying to get them posted in a neater fashion but blogger is being wonky. i'll post somemore when i can get them on my compy

hair growing

2006-08-11T23:04:00.000-07:00

ok so i have been trying to grow out my lovely short do for some lucious long locks and i know that sometimes you have to cut your hair to help it grow - well really to be healthier and thus seeming to grow better.

so i get my hair trimmed.

but everytime i do it reminds me of how fun short hair is!

July 19th

2006-07-20T00:12:00.000-07:00

is our 4th anniversary and i just wanted dave to know how much i love him!

love you Dave!!!

the comfort of a ponytail

2006-07-16T21:26:00.000-07:00

there is something to be said about the comfort of a good ponytail, it's just so lifesaving at times and others so familiar and easy. i know i haven't always thought this way but especially having short it is something that comes to mind often when you are having a bad hair day or a lazy hair day or whatever. kinda like how chicken noodle soup or chocolate can soothe a person so can a good ponytail.

because of my friend jodi i am now able to have the comfort of a ponytail at my disposal whenever i please.

thanks SO much jodi!!!

let me tell you folks hair extension are a beatiful thing. now don't get me wrong i know my hair doesn't look like i have mile long hair - but i do have a good 4-5 inches more than my real hair. i also know the delicate balance of the ponytail - one can't wear one everyday or they forget about the blessing that the ponytail can be - if worn every day it just becomes one of those routine things that all the joys of get lost in the business of life.

i am thankful for the comfort of a ponytail.

I will turn their mourning into gladness;
I will give them comfort and joy instead of sorrow.
Jeremiah 31:13b niv

Favorite Item of Summer 2006

2006-07-09T17:33:00.000-07:00

In the past every summer seems to have a favorite item. i'm sure i'm not the only crazy person out there that has noticed this. Anyways i know i'm not the only crazy person out there. so here's some examples from the previous summers:

2002 - Spits - how classic

2003 - Ice Cream slushes from Max + Sauce-n-cake - mmm cake in a box thats cooked in the microwave

2004 - Smores

2005 - Ex Food - defried everything anyone??

drum roll please

and the favorite item of the summer of 2006

Aquafina Flavor Splash Grape!!

This the most refreshing, healthiest, guiltless item of all the summers that i can remember - it so awsome - it's water but yet it tastes like Grape Crush!

How can you go wrong?!? Go try some!

kids say the truest things...

2006-07-01T16:44:00.000-07:00

I'm proud to be a Canadian because we can do anything we try. I'm proud to be a Canadian because we're allowed to believe in God.
-Malcolm, 10

oh this life we live

2006-06-26T20:42:00.000-07:00

a winding road of ferevent travellers
through the mountains and the deserts
up steep hills and past refreshing springs
each travellers story is different no ones the same as the next
one may be a tale of exhaustion and trials
the other a picturesque memory of a beautiful time
each one different to all who hear it and to the one whose eyes by which it was seen
long and narrow is the road that leads to life

of prose & poetry

2006-06-20T22:02:00.000-07:00

Little Lamb who made thee
Dost thou know who made thee
Gave thee life & bid thee feed.
By the stream & o'er the mead;
Gave thee clothing of delight,
Softest clothing wooly bright;
Gave thee such a tender voice,
Making all the vales rejoice!
Little Lamb who made thee
Dost thou know who made thee

Little Lamb I'll tell thee,
Little Lamb I'll tell thee!
He is called by thy name,
For he calls himself a Lamb:
He is meek & he is mild,
He became a little child:
I a child & thou a lamb,
We are called by his name.
Little Lamb God bless thee.
Little Lamb God bless thee.

William Blake- The Lamb

ode to Jenny pt 2

2006-06-13T21:15:00.000-07:00

Ode to Jenny part 1 can be found here

Alas my fabulous visit with my inlaws is over.

: (

i love them.
i know you aren't "sapposed to" love your in laws- but i do.
they are so great.
all of them.
i am blessed!

there is only one part i would change - it would have included jenny who i miss bunches lately. she's just such a fun gal to have a around like last summer she broke into my house, had a crazy time in the park by my parents, didn't kill her brothers while they bugged her, not to mention countless othertimes in thompson, 433 + tacky hawaiiai, the little house, camps, youth conventions, prayer meetings, waxing - ok i'll stop i think you get the picture.

i havent seen her in about a year.

: (

she's in england working so i thought what better way to homage then to photo-homage!!

jenny this ones for you!
here's to hopefully seeing you sometime this year!!!
love ya j

the end

2006-06-07T20:24:00.000-07:00

hol·i·day (hŏןĭ-dă) n.

1. A day free from work that one may spend at leisure, especially a day on which custom or the law dictates a halting of general business activity to commemorate or celebrate a particular event.
2. A religious feast day; a holy day.
3. Chiefly British. A vacation. Often used in the phrase on holiday.

end (ĕnd) n.

1. Either extremity of something that has length: the end of the pier.
2. The outside or extreme edge or physical limit; a boundary: the end of town.
3. The point in time when an action, an event, or a phenomenon ceases or is completed; the conclusion: the end of the day.

a fun thing to do any night of the week

2006-05-24T21:30:00.000-07:00

so here is one of my favorite things to do oh lets say every 3 months:
watch ~~movies~~ movie trailers

yes thats right
2 words
sounds like boobie bailers
movie trailers.

where might you ask??? right here!
Apple.com

Why is it so fun?
-oh because you don't have to commit to a 2 hr movie which it seems like they are all at least that long these days.
- you don't have to spend $12.00 on a movie that you aren't sure you'll like - cough cough "A History of Violence" cough cough - do not see that movie it was horrible.
-you don't have to sit in an uncomfortable chair with your feet in stickey pop that was spilt in the afternoon children's movies
-you get to be in the comfort of your own home with the ability to end the preview at any given moment for any reason that you decide
- you also can have any snack you so choose if you are wise enough to have snacks before venturing into an evening of movie trailering - i always get sucked in and forget about the snacks

So here are some of my most recent favorite -in no particular order - movie trailers for various reasons - some artistic some sappy some funny some controversial and some i'm not sure yet why i find them interesting

Enjoy if you have time! you probably need quicktime + speakers to fully catch the enjoyment

Alpha Dog Justin Timberlake need i say more
Sketches of Frank Gehry artsy aritect
Who Killed the Electric Car? interesting...
The Lake House awww keanu + bullock together again cool story
Art School Confidential too funny
Lady in the Water M.NightShyamalan need i say more
Happy Feet singing peguins
A Scanner Darkly you just have to see the trailer for this one
Idlewild rockabilly with popstars as old school gangstas
An Inconvient Truth enviromentalist
Little Miss Sunshine not sure yet
Hard Candy controversial -who's the real one in danger?
A Prairie Home Companion olde timey radio in 21st century
United 93 9-11
Talladega Nights Will Ferrell need i say more
Stick It Bring it on gymnastic style
You, Me & Dupree 3's company

And just so you don't think i am completely whacked for doing this i do happen to know there are others who enjoy this as well
*ahem *
Karyn.

who loves jesus

2006-05-12T23:00:00.000-07:00

Not the Discovery Channel, it seems.

Has anyone else noticed lately the onslaught of seemingly anti-biblical shows the Discovery Channel has been pumping out lately? And then advertising for them on the radio? Around Easter there was the whole "The Gospel of Judas" and now they are pumping stuff similar to the Da Vinci Code-esque things like Jesus marrying Mary Magaline in sound snippets and the like...

Anyways just found it rather odd, thats all.

i have not seen any of these shows this is just a random thought from the mind of tanys
they all maybe perfectly in line with the truth of the bible - i have no idea i haven't seen them
just thoughts not judgements

Smells & Memories

2006-05-02T09:47:00.000-07:00

smell (smĕ|)
v. smelled, or smelt (smĕlt) smell·ing, smells
v. tr.
1. To perceive the scent of (something) by means of the olfactory nerves.
2. To sense the presence of by or as if by the olfactory nerves; detect or discover: We smelled trouble ahead. The committee tried to smell out corruption in law enforcement.

olfactory nerve
n.
Either of the first pair of cranial nerves that conduct impulses from the mucous membranes of the nose to the olfactory bulb.

mem·o·ry (mĕm'әŗē)
n. pl. mem·o·ries
1. The mental faculty of retaining and recalling past experience.
2. The act or an instance of remembering; recollection: spent the afternoon lost in memory.

Isn't it funny that certain smells and certain memories are completely connected in our minds some how? Lately I've been reminded of a bunch of things and for no other reason other than because of something I smelt. I'm not lying, think about it how many times has a certain smell turned you off or intrigued you because of the memory you have associated with that? Here are some completely random things that i am reminded of because of certain smells.....

Cherrios left in milk - my 6th birthday when i got a Pogo Ball

Speed Stick - Dave, he didn't wear colonge when we met just really nice smelling deodorant

Lady Speed Stick-Cool & Fresh - Gr 10/11 Volleyball - who didn't have that deodorant??

Herbal Essence Shampoo - Getting ready after early morning skating in Highschool

Herbal Essence Hairspray - Paul Hibbs - used to say "You smell like apples. My mom told me the pretty girls always smelt like apples" also lamest pick up line

Powdered Milk & Banana Bread - The Phillips house because they always had these 2 things

Any of those recipes off campbell soup labels - 1st year university in the little house - thats all we ate!

Cranberry Jelly - Craig P's smelly feet in jr high - so bad!

Perry Ellis 360 - smoking cigarettes in Katies backyard in gr 6 - she kept them in an old perry ellis box

CheezeWhiz sandwiches - preschool + flying in the airplane

Insence - the fringe, hippies/osbourne village in winnipeg, jordan wilson - btw i loathe this smell it drives me insane!

Freshly Painted Walls - The little house on 15th street - i love this smell!

Sulfur - walking home from Deerwood School

Camp Fire - the lake, the cabin, the good times!

this month in pictures

2006-04-26T19:38:00.000-07:00

Easter

2006-04-15T00:55:00.000-07:00

and why i love Easter

Before the throne of God above
I have a strong and perfect plea.
A great high Priest whose Name is Love
Who ever lives and pleads for me.

My name is graven on His hands,
My name is written on His heart.
I know that while in heaven He stands
No tongue can bid me thence depart.

When Satan tempts me to despair
And tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look and see Him there
Who made an end of all my sin.

Because the sinless Savior died
My sinful soul is counted free.
For God the just is satisfied
To look on Him and pardon me.

Behold Him there the risen Lamb,
My perfect spotless righteousness,
The great unchangeable I AM,
King of glory and of grace,

One in Himself I cannot die.
My soul is purchased by His blood,
My life is hid with Christ on high,
With Christ my Savior and my God!

Before the throne of God above

Good Friday

2006-04-14T15:04:00.000-07:00

this pretty much sums up why i love today.

How deep the Fathers love for us
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure

Behold the Man upon the cross
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice
Call out among the scoffers

I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection

Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

How deep the fathers love for us -S Townend

the last april 12th, 2006 ever

2006-04-13T00:32:00.000-07:00

So yesterday was the last April 12th of 2006, ever. i know i know every day is the last day like that ever if you include the year, humor me here, let me tell you what made this day memorable...

started out like a regular 9-5:30 day at Battery Boys, nothing too exciting, sold a phone to a guy hopped up on some kinda steroids.

drove out to martensville to babysit for Jodi + her hubby while they wine + dine it, but first detoured as i headed out to north battleford. jeepers learn your roads tanys!

babysitting was a breeze, such good kids, had some fun playing PS2 + coloring + putting pull ups on their heads, watched some ANTM + LOST - Bell Xpress view was nice to enjoy!

Jodi + Jeff gave us a 27" tv in return for babysitting!!! Thanks SO much! Best payment ever!

drove back to the city + Dereck came by to fix up an x-box with Dave so i thought - i'll make some guacamole for us! Go to shuck my avocado - taking the pit out - by which you stab a knife into the pit + twist.

Not so much. Knife was a little off in my stabbing and when right between my pointer + middle finger - you know on the connector between your fingers - yah. So i quickly stick it under the tap and say "its not that bad" - take a look and i figure i may need some other type of assistance.

"Umm Dave? Can you come here I just cut my finger"
Dereck & Dave come into the kitchen
Dave "Is it bad?"
Dereck "Do you need help?"
me "Uhh lets see" looks at cut, dave looks at cut "oh wow, i feel like fainting i think"
Dereck " Ok don't look at it anymore"

random noises

"tanys, tanys!"

I open my eyes & i'm on the floor Daves calling 911 Derecks holding my head up

"did I just faint? i can't believe i fainted, im ok, i can't believed i fainted, i just thought i was sleeping & having a weird dream, i can't believe i fainted, i feel like i'm on drugs, i can't believe i fainted, i'm ok lets just go to the hospital"
still feeling nauseated + like i've been on drugs for a while

911 calls back cause Dave hung up after i woke up, apparently i convulsed, tells them we are going to emergency. Get to RUH and its shift changing time, a pregnant momma comes in just after us & gets whisked away - we see our old landlady who is a dulah there with her - then started our wait.

Finally got into a room with a young doc in greens - asking lots of questions - being very thorough. Hmm i wonder if this guy is in his JURSI year like Lauren...He seemed a little lost so i asked. Turns out i had Garret who is in Laurens class work on my hand. He did a good job on the suchers but he poked me with the needle a heck of alot to get my hand frozen! He did say he was really interested in anesthesiology .

so there we were, me, dave & dereck. 2.25 hrs. 3 stitches + 1 JRUSI. 1st trip to emergency = priceless

mastercard - always there to pay when you don't have change for the overpriced parking

this entire post wqas typed with my right hand - i think work may be a little difficult tomorrow....

the joys of being a pet owner

2006-04-02T23:49:00.000-07:00

new new!!

2006-03-30T21:19:00.000-08:00

Saskatoon's latest new (only) christian radio station!!!

FREE 100.3

Check it out folks!!!

w00t!

Classified

2006-03-21T19:24:00.000-08:00

Looking to hire full time fun sales oriented individual.
Works well in teams and alone.
Technically minded and looks forward to changing technologies.
Handy when it comes to problem solving and pays carefull attention to details.
Salary based plus commision.

Battery Boys LTD is looking to expand their sales team. We deal with regular house hold batteries as well as specialty batteries excluding automotive. We are also a SaskTel Mobility Authorized Dealer and take pride in the quality customer service our customers recieve.

Hours are Monday - Saturday 9:00-5:30 + late on Thursdays.

If this sounds like you or anyone else you may know and can vouch for please let me know! We have a staff shortage + need to fill some positions right away!

Here's what you gotta do...

2006-03-16T22:28:00.000-08:00

1. Go to a grocery store + purchase select General Mills cereal that have "One Free Adult Admission" coupons on the boxes - I highly recommend Safeway as Oatmeal Crisp is on 2 for $7.00

2. Take your fine self and your free ticket or two down to your local cinema ie Centre Cinemas - good free underground parking but they have no idea about temperature control

3. GO SEE V FOR VENDETTA - Best fricken movie I've seen in a long time and it only cost me $7.00 and I got 2 boxes of cereal out of the deal!!! Seriously folks it is a wicked movie -those Matrix bros made it

Click on the link to check it out - Watch the trailer - go see the movie -then poke around the rest of the site

and hey if you don't like it - you got the free movie stub from a box of cereal so lighten up!

Things to be done this week...

2006-03-09T18:40:00.000-08:00

1. Burn a church? - naw how bout we make that 9!
2. Become the worlds 103rd newest Billionaire and upset the top seat
3. Make a comic about Jesus but not Mohammed because that would be wrong.
4. Walk around on all fours and have reporters think i am a new breed of evolution when really mommy + daddy are just "closely related"
5. Buy a slightly used castle in Scotland for a mere 5,000 pounds ($12,500 for us Canadians)
6. Become a teacher and take some students hostage
7. Get into a hockey brawl in P.E.I because both teams names are redundant

and finally one more for posterity

8. Solve the mysterious case of the butt pinching ghost

All of these news items were noted sometime in the month of March, 2006. And let it be noted that i did not participate in any of the previously mentioned. the only task i managed to accomplish was installing my new programable thermostat that only cost $4.99 - Thanks SaskEnergy

I've come to the sound conclusion that we live in the twilight zone.
Or at least the End Times

God is bigger than 3 days a week

2006-03-07T21:57:00.000-08:00

so today i got the inevitable news that our hours were going to be cut back.

remember i am a casual part time = not-gauranteed-any-hours-not-even-one-the-lowest-on-the-totem
pole-well-one-up-from-temporary-casual-part-time-but-still-not
gauranteed-any-hours-not-even-one.

so i knew one day my blissed 35hrs a week would have the chance at evolving into a lower more "part time" type of a schedule. Not the usual "i work 35 hrs a week but i am casual part time-and no i won't be fulltime anytime soon in the next 8yrs"

thats just the way it works.

now as much as i would like to say that i remained calm and collected, maybe on the outside, but as the day progressed on into the early hours of the lovely 12:30-20:00 shift (thats 8:00pm for those of you less suave in military time, -12 is the key- still takes me a little while sometimes) i started to get worried.

so amongst my worrying i'm reassuring other colleagues that it is not that bad and that our hours will increase once holiday season comes in the summer time and then at christmas.

it's not that bad.

only hmm $___.00 less a check

$___.00 A CHECK?!?!

oh man.

then i read camilles blog she had a great quote fr Oswald Chambers

....have you been propping up that foolish soul of yours with the idea that your circumstances are too much for God to handle?... all our fretting and worrying is caused by planning without God.

i passed it onto a friend and then i thought "wait a minute - you need to get that too tanys".

So tonight i am reassured of these things:
My God is Jehovah Jireh - my provider
i will humble myself before God as He is in control, i will cast my cares upon Him for He care for me
i know that if He cares about the birds- to clothe them and feed them - how much more does He care for me???
i will trust in Him with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding

He knows my needs + cares for me -i might not always remember that but He does. He is SO much bigger than 3 days a week.

Ode to Jenny

2006-03-02T19:55:00.000-08:00

"Never trust a computer you can't throw out a window." - Steve Wozniak
brought to you by quotability

for those of you out there who are wondering "who the heck is steve wonziak?" he is one of the co-founders of Apple - one of the pioneers in small personal computers

yes, i know.

>snort + push up glasses here<

for those of you who are more interested check out the following :

apple-history

internet/computer timeline

apple][history

early macs

Early macs has an essay "Computers by the millions" is pretty hilarious to read now but is really ambitious for 1979. Personally my favorite quote in it, because it really hits home, is
"It is inhuman to have a person answer even 25 calls per day..." I answer at least 45, where is the justice?!

again, i know, i know.

>snort + push up glasses here<

oh yea and jenny was having computer problems that's why this is an ode to her - this post was in no way sponsored by apple even tho i grew up with apple computers - thanks dad- and i do own an ipod shuffle-thanks dave- i am just that much of a geek

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