Well we went out and did it. We bought a tent. Now we are planning our trip.
Here is the tent that we got Pebble Creek™ 10 Person Tent it can be found at http://www.colemanc anada.ca/ Catalog/TENTS. 7_to_10_Person. en.products it is bigger then I thought it would be but with 3 growing children I know that we will need the extra space soon.
I think that we will go to Drumheller for a couple of nights and then up to the Rockies for a day or 2. Later in the summer we will probably go to Calgary with the kids.
This is the view I get each spring from my kitchen window. I collect Postcards and love to share them. I enjoy baking and will share recipes that I try.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
I'm starting to adjust to being at home. It still doesn't feel right. I'm waking up every morning at 5am an trying to go back to sleep but most days I just get up and enjoy a few minutes of quiet before everyone else is awake.
My van is in the shop getting fixed today. We get to pick it up on Thursday. I'm so looking forward to having it back and working.
On the way home from dropping the van off we stopped at Katie's to see the baby. I think that he is pretty cute.
My van is in the shop getting fixed today. We get to pick it up on Thursday. I'm so looking forward to having it back and working.
On the way home from dropping the van off we stopped at Katie's to see the baby. I think that he is pretty cute.
We didn't get home until well after 10pm so the girls are still sleeping and Mac is playing the xbox360.
Jamie is getting ready for work he is the only one in this week in the sales department so he is pretty busy. I'm looking forward to his vacation the first week of August. It's been 2 years now since we had a vacation at the same time.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Canada Day Happening in the Morrow Home
What a nice Canada Day we had. It really wasn't too hot. Okay so it could have been about 5 degrees couler but hey it was better then the day before. Jamie took the kids to launch rockets
Here they are getting ready for the launch. I'm thinking that Daddy and his friend have more fun then the kids do but hey what do I know. I'm just the photographer for the event.
The rockets are ready to launch, just waiting for the countdown to start.....
An we have blast off of the first rocket...
Now for Rocket number 2....
All I can say is it was fun.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Melissa was sic again today. I really hope that she gets over this soon. I hate to see her this way. Yesterday all she did was sleep today she is whynny which probably means that she is getting better. Tonight she still wants to be near me all the time.
I'm home doing laundry and trying to catch everything up. Work is not happy that I'm home but Family comes first. I got this story in an email and think it is so true. Wish I could credit the author but none was given to me.
The Mayonnaise Jar and a cup of Coffee
When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceed ed to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again i f the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.The sand is everything else---the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you."Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities.
The rest is just sand."One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a cup of coffee with a friend."
I'm home doing laundry and trying to catch everything up. Work is not happy that I'm home but Family comes first. I got this story in an email and think it is so true. Wish I could credit the author but none was given to me.
The Mayonnaise Jar and a cup of Coffee
When things in your lives seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceed ed to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again i f the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "yes."
The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.
"Now," said the professor as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things--your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.The sand is everything else---the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you."Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities.
The rest is just sand."One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled. "I'm glad you asked.It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a cup of coffee with a friend."
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Another week is over. Where is the time going. Mac and Megan each had a friend sleep over last night. They were really good, nothing like having 5 kids in the house to remind you that when you only have the 3 that live here it is quieter!!
Mac and Jack watch Spiderman 3 with Jamie, Wayne and I last night. This is my second attempt to get through the movie. I didn't make it again, the lure of the pillow strikes again.
Yesterday we go some new fish for our tank. 2 Dalmatian Platies, some zebra danos and a couple of Jamie's' weird tetra's. I also had to put a mama in the isolation tank as she is about to have her babies.
Mac and Jack watch Spiderman 3 with Jamie, Wayne and I last night. This is my second attempt to get through the movie. I didn't make it again, the lure of the pillow strikes again.
Yesterday we go some new fish for our tank. 2 Dalmatian Platies, some zebra danos and a couple of Jamie's' weird tetra's. I also had to put a mama in the isolation tank as she is about to have her babies.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Today is starting out to be a long day. I'm sic I was up almost all night. The kids are eating their breakfast and getting ready for school and day care. Jamie is going to work to finish up some final things and then will be home. He has a job interview tomorrow and another one on Wednesday.
Our trailer sold and will close this Friday!!!! I'm so happy that we can finally stop paying for a home that we will never live in.
Yesterday was a nice day. We had Katie, Geroge and the baby in for the afternoon. Jmaie BBQed chicken tournatoes and ribs and I made some fruit and pasta salade. I also took the time to bake a cake, using a recipe that my mom gave me years ago that one of her friends use to make all the time
Sharon Smith's Sheet Cake
1 - cherry chip cake made in a 9X13 pan
1 - cherry jelo - made with 1 cup hot water only
1 pkg vanilla instant pudding
1pkg dream whip
Bake Cake. Cool. Poke holes in top of cake. Pour Jello mixed in 1 cup hot water over cake. Set aside in fridge. Make forsting using pudding and dreamwhip and only 2 cups of milk. Spread over cake. Let set at least 3 hours before serving. Keep this cake in the fridge.
The Kids really liked this cake.
Our trailer sold and will close this Friday!!!! I'm so happy that we can finally stop paying for a home that we will never live in.
Yesterday was a nice day. We had Katie, Geroge and the baby in for the afternoon. Jmaie BBQed chicken tournatoes and ribs and I made some fruit and pasta salade. I also took the time to bake a cake, using a recipe that my mom gave me years ago that one of her friends use to make all the time
Sharon Smith's Sheet Cake
1 - cherry chip cake made in a 9X13 pan
1 - cherry jelo - made with 1 cup hot water only
1 pkg vanilla instant pudding
1pkg dream whip
Bake Cake. Cool. Poke holes in top of cake. Pour Jello mixed in 1 cup hot water over cake. Set aside in fridge. Make forsting using pudding and dreamwhip and only 2 cups of milk. Spread over cake. Let set at least 3 hours before serving. Keep this cake in the fridge.
The Kids really liked this cake.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
It's a Rainy Staurday
It's early on Saturday. I'm working today so will be leaving for work very soon.
Yesterday was a relaxing day I took the time to tidy up the living room then I worked on my multi coloured afghan I have 3 strips.
Yesterday was a relaxing day I took the time to tidy up the living room then I worked on my multi coloured afghan I have 3 strips.
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