tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60586058483549204692024-03-13T11:59:49.686-04:00Lynn WilsonAn Ordinary LifeLynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-45256858843523073352014-01-05T19:37:00.000-05:002014-01-05T19:37:57.503-05:00Crochet mood blanket 2014- the beginning It took a little bit of figuring out but I think I have settled on a way to do my blanket finally. I decided on my colours for both my "good" mood and 'Bad" mood days.<br />
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I really like bright colours so even my "bad" days are still pretty colourful, they are just colours that are not my favourite. I want my blanket to end up being a bright cheerful patchwork of my year. I think they are all going to look great together.<br />
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I started my blanket with a special square to represent The Toronto Maple Leafs beating the Detroit Redwings in the outdoor winter classic. January 1st was cold and snowy so the blue and white also works for that as well. This was the first time I made a square with a dot in the middle. It was a fun square to make and I am looking forward to seeing random polka dots scattered throughout my blanket.<br />
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iYh-vEegMnk/Usn0AuMCVhI/AAAAAAAAAog/sQSXlID7Nwo/s1600/IMG_3478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iYh-vEegMnk/Usn0AuMCVhI/AAAAAAAAAog/sQSXlID7Nwo/s1600/IMG_3478.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a>January 2nd I spent with a couple of my friends at my favourite scrapbooking store, we were supposed to be scrapbooking together but I spent most of the day looking up crochet patterns on my computer! I received my last christmas present and just felt a lot of love. Red was the perfect colour for the day, representing love and Christmas.<br />
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January 3rd I went to an afternoon matinee with a girlfriend. We went to see The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. It was a movie with a lot of dream sequences and imagination in it. I was enjoying my last few days of holidays, it was a calm and relaxing kind of day so the green really appealed to me.<br />
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I like the way they are looking joined together. I wanted to have solid squares, not traditional grannies with so many holes in them. I already have a couple of afghans like that. I couldn't do the join as you go method I had been learning because there isn't any spaces between my stitches. I am single crocheting them together. This means there will be a front and a back to my blanket. The back will just show a little seam overlap, nothing too major.<br />
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I am really enjoying this project, and I think about it ALL the time! I love seeing everybody else's projects on the Facebook page and on their blogs.<br />
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Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-61196330462207871642014-01-01T23:10:00.000-05:002014-01-01T23:10:08.852-05:00I'm back- and I'm excited!I haven't blogged for a couple of years. Life was busy and I started doing project 365 on Facebook which fulfilled my need to share and record my life I guess.<br />
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Today I started a new project which is my motivation for getting back on here. I am going to make a blanket, a "crochet mood blanket 2014" to be exact. It is a great idea and simple to follow. You make a square a day (or a week) out of a colour that is reflective of your mood. Some people are picking specific colours for each mood. I am typically a fairly mellow content person so I was afraid my blanket would end up mainly one colour- boring. I have decided to pick some "good" and "bad" mood colours. I haven't picked all my colours yet but I did have a few in my yarn stash to get me started. All I can say is that it will be bright and colourful!<br />
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I was playing around with some different types of squares and also learning how to join as you go. Lucy at Attic 24 has great tutorials to follow <a href="http://attic 24.typepad.com">attic24.typepad.com</a>. The Facebook group has been busy all day and I have been changing my mind constantly about how to form my blanket. I know I want to create special squares for special occasions such as birthdays and holidays. It will be a work in progress and I am really looking forward to watching it grow.<br />
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<br />Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-37700275386337512172010-02-09T10:38:00.003-05:002010-02-09T10:41:37.132-05:00See You Later<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S3GBmJqi5AI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/15f30g1NTsI/s1600-h/m175good-friends-are-like-stars-pos%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 393px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436268717642277890" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S3GBmJqi5AI/AAAAAAAAAlQ/15f30g1NTsI/s400/m175good-friends-are-like-stars-pos%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I am no longer going to have this blog. It has been a lot of fun and I still love checking out my other friends blogs. I guess the novelty has kinda worn off for me. Thanks to everyone who checked me out. I may be back some day!</div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-50967721592349581042010-01-16T21:14:00.003-05:002010-01-16T21:28:31.431-05:00Resolutions<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S1Jyn2mx9xI/AAAAAAAAAlI/nQ8nkcs2Pu4/s1600-h/happy_new_year%5B1%5D.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427526529933506322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S1Jyn2mx9xI/AAAAAAAAAlI/nQ8nkcs2Pu4/s400/happy_new_year%5B1%5D.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>I don't believe in resolutions. I find it funny that people put so much stock into one night. There is an entire year, 365 days in which you can work on yourself, make changes, start fresh- why do people think they have to come up with these plans at a specific time? Right now the gyms are packed with people trying to get into shape, weight watcher meetings are standing room only but in a month all of those people will be gone- given up on their plans for a new and better self. I am not saying you shouldn't try to get in shape or lose wight or whatever it is you want to change- I am just saying to not put so much pressure on yourself and set such strict deadlines. Life is a very long journey, you have lots and lots of time--- use it wisely but don't be so damn hard on yourself!! Every day is a new day, a fresh start, another step and remember..... we are all in this together : )</div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-27832693337040383252010-01-06T16:21:00.002-05:002010-01-06T17:04:07.053-05:00Movies, Movies and More MoviesThere are a few things that I like to do when I have some spare time- scrapbook, read & watch movies. I watch movies at home on DVD occasionally but I really prefer to have the whole theatre experience. I like to see movies before lots of people see them and I get too many opinions- I like to make up my own mind about movies. I like all kinds of movies, from action to science fiction, drama, animated, chick flicks with my least favourite being the ones with 12 year old boy humour (Adam Sandler- Ben Stiller- you know what I mean). Over the Christmas holiday I managed to take in 4 films and I am happy to say I wasn't disappointed in any of them <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 85px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 130px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423740530384347218" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0T_RrNyoFI/AAAAAAAAAk4/MvIQ-qZUIz0/s400/imagesCANZ98ZZ.jpg" />I went to see Sherlock Holmes with my parents and Shawn. I have had a huge crush on Robert Downey Jr for most of my life. It started with Less Than Zero and Air America. I loved him in Ally McBeal- I know he has had his issues but come on, the man is amazing! I had been really looking forward to this movie for the past year. It wasn't the best movie I saw over the holiday but it was enjoyable and worth seeing and Robert does take his shirt off a few times.<br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0T_RSeJAQI/AAAAAAAAAkw/q1cNHWCJHXs/s1600-h/imagesCATPUWFG.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 96px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 142px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423740523742036226" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0T_RSeJAQI/AAAAAAAAAkw/q1cNHWCJHXs/s400/imagesCATPUWFG.jpg" /></a> Katie and I went to see Up In The Air. It was very good. The story line is a bit depressing and really hit home with us after what Shawn went through this year. I think Katie got a new perspective as to how Shawn may have felt when he got laid off- he didn't really let the girls see how hard and depressing it was for him- we tried to keep it positive at home but there were times that were tough. I thought it ended on a hopeful note and George Clooney does a great job ( doesn't look to shabby either!).<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 85px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 127px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423740519515424322" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0T_RCucBkI/AAAAAAAAAko/Y63a9SH0U_c/s400/imagesCAY2X4IX.jpg" />I went out for lunch and to a matinee with my friends Gen, Michelle and Deb to see The Blind Side. This movie is very uplifting - it is based on a true story. I love true story sports movies- they always hit me in the heart. I don't always love Sandra Bullock but she really, really impressed me in this movie- by the second scene I had forgot it was even her playing the role. I would recommend this movie to everyone, it is a great, uplifting story.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0T_Q1zHICI/AAAAAAAAAkg/wF0cbl-Nla4/s1600-h/images%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 102px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423740516045365282" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0T_Q1zHICI/AAAAAAAAAkg/wF0cbl-Nla4/s400/images%5B10%5D.jpg" /></a> This was my favourite movie of the holidays. It may just be my favourite movie of all time. Nicole, Josh and I stood in line for 2 hours to see this and it was well worth it. I knew from the first trailer that I saw that the movie was going to be visually stunning but I had no idea how great it actually would be. The 3D effect is very subtle- you feel like you are in the movie- it is not the old things popping out into you face kind of 3D. I really liked the story, I thought it had a wonderful message and the 3 hours went by in no time. Nicole and everyone else I have talked to all liked the movie and Josh thought it was Da Bomb- high praise there. </div><div> </div><div>So there you have it- my take on a few ways you can spend some free time.<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-69783075083954008392010-01-04T21:23:00.002-05:002010-01-04T21:51:30.586-05:00Another Christmas has Come and Gone<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0KjoBkRWCI/AAAAAAAAAkY/qicB2KSz8zg/s1600-h/IMG_7417.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423076809318160418" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0KjoBkRWCI/AAAAAAAAAkY/qicB2KSz8zg/s400/IMG_7417.JPG" /></a> Well yet another Christmas has come and gone. All the presents have been opened, the decorations have been put away and I have gone back to work. Every year as the girls get older Christmas undergoes some changes. When the girls were little we had letters to Santa, visits to the mall and cookies to bake. The girls no longer write letters to Santa- I get lists now instead, I did get a photo of Nicole and Josh with Santa so that made me happy. Katie baked cookies so we put them out with a glass of milk for the big guy. I hope that doesn't change for a long time.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0KjndrpqAI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/f0AgtEqupns/s1600-h/IMG_7433.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423076799685437442" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0KjndrpqAI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/f0AgtEqupns/s400/IMG_7433.JPG" /></a><br />Every Christmas eve since I was little my parents have hosted an open house. It was a way for us to see lots of friends and family with out having to go out and a bout. This year was a change in that Nicole spent most of Christmas eve with Josh's family as they celebrated with his mothers relatives at his house. It was strange not having Nicole there for a lot of our evening and dinner but she and Josh did show up and opened the traditional Christmas eve present of Pj's with Katie and my niece Jadyn. We sang carols, ate my mom's special meat pie and got to spend time with friends.</div><div>Christmas day we opened gifts at home, headed over to my parents for brunch and presents then came home, watched a movie and had a nap. Then it was time to go over to Shawn's folks for some turkey. Nicole was off with Josh again, this time to his dad's parents house. I am glad we were able to get all these plans in place without to much bother, Nana and Popa did miss Nicole but we had Josh and her last year so it is only fair that we share! I am not looking forward to the year that we have to figure out both the girls and their significant others.</div><div>Boxing day for the past few years has been at our house with whatever new Wii game Santa brought. This year we got Wii resort. I love the Wii- it creates so much fun and laughter- and apparently lots of concentration as you can see from the photo below. </div><div>Yes Christmas changes, adjustments are made but as long as we are all together at points- that is all that matters. <br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0KjnG3rSNI/AAAAAAAAAkI/KWH93vXSvAU/s1600-h/IMG_7451.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423076793561860306" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/S0KjnG3rSNI/AAAAAAAAAkI/KWH93vXSvAU/s400/IMG_7451.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-63790159118970803092009-12-24T14:54:00.004-05:002009-12-24T14:57:00.385-05:00Merry Christmas!<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SzPHJOKzOrI/AAAAAAAAAjI/oodnafJGp4o/s1600-h/xmas%5B1%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 344px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 344px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418893737892985522" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SzPHJOKzOrI/AAAAAAAAAjI/oodnafJGp4o/s400/xmas%5B1%5D.jpg" /></a> Here's wishing all my blog friends a very Merry Christmas. Have a safe, happy and relaxing holiday with your friends and family.<br /><div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-49354621546162304762009-12-18T19:16:00.003-05:002009-12-18T19:45:25.933-05:00I am now kinda a hockey mom- and I love it!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 130px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 130px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416735149292618338" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sywb60_1gmI/AAAAAAAAAi4/wPOyD1EvVHw/s400/images%5B2%5D.jpg" /><br /><div>I have never been a hockey mom- I fact I was almost the complete opposite, the girls have always done water sports, not ice sports. I have spent many, many years at the pool side cheering them on whether it was a synchro meet or a lane race I always went to show my support.</div><div>Early on in our marriage Shawn used to coach hockey- this was a passion for him. As the years have gone by and we have been more involved with the girls Shawn stopped coaching, he still played on a team so he got his hockey fix that way. I have been to see my god sons play games and to watch the leafs. I love live sports but I never really got that into it as I didn't really have anything invested in the games.</div><div>Well over the past year this has changed. It started last year with Nicole's boyfriend Josh. Josh plays house league hockey and Shawn and I would accompany Nicole to the games to watch Josh play. It was fun. I enjoyed watching Josh tear up the ice and score goals. I still had no idea what was going on other then the fact you need to get the puck in the net but hey it was a start!</div><div>This season Josh is still playing and Shawn has started coaching again. Shawn helps out coaching the Kitchener Jr Rangers AAA midget team- now this is where it gets a bit convoluted so follow along- Josh's younger brother Jeff is the goalie on the team, one the girl's high school teachers is also a coach and my girl friend Kirsten's husband is the head coach ( it really is a very small world)</div><div> </div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416735156868534562" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sywb7ROE0SI/AAAAAAAAAjA/MC2Vgu9Htm4/s400/IMG_7312.JPG" />I have now become obsessed with the sport. I try to get to all the games. I know who the players are, I get to visit with Josh's parents at the games, I have a common interest to share with Shawn but mainly I am just in awe of Jeff! This guy can grab a puck out of thin air. I can't even figure out where the puck is and he has it. The reflexes it takes to be a goalie are astonishing. Jeff is the most flexible guy I know- he does the splits and is up and down on the ice in an instant- it is great to watch.</div><div>The team mom's have taken me under their wing- they answer my silly questions and explain things to me. I am starting to get the hang of the game, I still don't get icing but I am sure it will come. I appreciate their support and patience.</div><div>So now I spend my time in icy cold arenas, I cheer when we get goals, I hate it when we get penalties and I am like a proud mom when we win. I say things like- "no I can't go scrapbooking this weekend we have a game"- words I never in a million years thought I would hear coming out of my mouth- as Nicole likes to point out- I don't actually have a game- Josh, Jeff or Shawn may have a game but I don't - although I do like to think of myself as part of the team!!</div><div> </div><div>Go Rangers Go!!<br /></div><div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-75805952844527345002009-12-17T22:50:00.003-05:002009-12-17T23:07:24.841-05:00The Night Before Christmas<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Syr_oxYqf2I/AAAAAAAAAiw/Taclq0jhuTU/s1600-h/IMG_7372.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416422577783078754" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Syr_oxYqf2I/AAAAAAAAAiw/Taclq0jhuTU/s400/IMG_7372.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I love Christmas. I love the sights, sounds & the smells. I mainly love getting together with friends and family. I am lucky in that both mine and Shawn's families live here in town so we don't have far to travel to see anyone. I love relaxing and spending time doing nothing. Over the past couple of years I have come to realize what is important about the holiday time. I have scaled back on the decorating and prep work. I put less pressure on myself and others and that has really paid off. Who cares if the house isn't done up to the tee, if the cookies aren't done perfectly- no one- we care that we can take a moment to be together, to rediscover one another, to stop and smell the cedar!</div><br /><div>I love the routine and tradition of Christmas and I really, really love my Night Before Christmas books. I have been collecting them for years. They really are the only thing I collect. I have pop up books, lift the flap books, one that was published the year I was born and one that was quilted for me by my sister in law. They make me happy. As long as I have them and my Hallmark ornaments I am good to go.</div><br /><div>Merry Christmas Everyone!</div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-79974704577510635252009-11-21T10:21:00.004-05:002009-11-21T10:57:25.702-05:00Shawn Got A Job!!!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SwgKuO9wsNI/AAAAAAAAAig/LTcGko6nYVQ/s1600/Top-45_edited-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 244px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406583142065680594" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SwgKuO9wsNI/AAAAAAAAAig/LTcGko6nYVQ/s400/Top-45_edited-1.jpg" /></a> Finally after months and months of waiting, disappointments and stress Shawn has gotten a new job! I am so very happy and excited for him. As you may remember Shawn was laid off from his long term employer in April. While he did get a years severance package it was still a very stressful time for our family. <div><div>Shawn has always been a very hard worker, in reality a bit of a workaholic. There wasn't much down time for him. Shawn has worked in Toronto for the past 12 years, the commuting meant even longer hours and time away from the family. Well over the past 7 months we have made up for that. We had a bit of a struggle in the beginning getting used to Shawn being around so much, changes in routine, TV watching and meals were hard to get used to in the beginning. Shawn likes to be busy so all kinds of jobs around the house have gotten done- we even had our Christmas lights up in October this year! He spent a lot of time on the golf course and the one thing I am the most happy about is the fact that Shawn has gotten back into coaching hockey. It is great for him to be involved in something he loves and now can make time for. As hard as it was in the beginning to get used to having him around I know know we are going to miss him. The time he has had to get back in touch with the girls and their lives has been wonderful. It has help him see where his priorities now lie. So now I will have to take over the grocery shopping and meal cooking again. </div><div>Shawn starts his new job on Monday. It is in Toronto again but with a much more flexibility which means he can still coach and make it to important events for the girls. Shawn is our rock, he is the provider for our family, he is the one who is meant to protect us. It has been hard on Shawn, feeling like he failed us in some capacity. I always held on to our motto of everything happens for a reason, that there was the perfect job out there for Shawn we just had to wait for it to show itself. Well it has, I hope he is happy there and that it is everything he wants because he sure does deserve it!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5406583137843059058" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SwgKt_PAmXI/AAAAAAAAAiY/T_TF4qOvSHg/s400/IMG_7994.JPG" /></div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-30434062357531581172009-11-01T07:55:00.004-05:002009-11-01T08:23:27.124-05:00Josie Turns One!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Su2Gblc0oBI/AAAAAAAAAiI/AlUe32d_BIc/s1600-h/IMG_7083.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399119336754683922" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Su2Gblc0oBI/AAAAAAAAAiI/AlUe32d_BIc/s400/IMG_7083.JPG" /></a>I don't really have a very big family. There is just me, my parents and my two brothers here in Canada- all our other relatives live in England. Over the years as we have grown up and gotten married our family has expanded. I never had grandparents or cousins around when I was growing up. We did have a group of close friends, all also first generation immigrants, that become my "adopted" Aunts and Uncles.<br /><br />One thing that I really enjoy is watching the interactions of our ever growing families. My girls have great relationships with my parents, we typically eat at at Mom and Dad's once a week. The girls will call up their Grandma just to chat, I speak to my mom daily and we take family vacations together. I am glad my girls get to have these experiences that I never did.<br /><br />Another great thing about our extended family is the cousins! We have 6 granddaughters now in our family. My girls, Nicole 18, Katie 16 and brother Paul's daughter Jadyn 14- these 3 spent a lot of time together as they were growing up. My mom babysat them a couple of days a week and we did a lot of day trips and such together. My brother Adam is 8 years younger then me- he was my baby when we were growing up. When I started dating Shawn Adam was 10- we took him everywhere with us, Wonderland, the movies- it was great.<br /><br />Now Adam is a grown man with a family of his own. Drea 4, Addie 3 and baby Josie who turned 1 on Thursday. I love having these girls around. They keep our family young, full of laughter and I get my baby fix in since I have a few years before grandchildren. It is fun to have them for Christmas and Halloween as these events can always use some childhood wonder and spirit. I love seeing my girls with their little cousins, all down on the floor rolling around. The girls are very proud of their cousins, love spending time with them, love how the girls scream when they see them, and love posing for silly pictures with them- they may be the most photographed kids on the planet!<br /><br />Josie is my youngest niece. She is just about the happiest baby I have ever seen. I don't know if it is being the 3rd child or what but she very rarely cries, she laughs and giggles all the time. I was privileged to be present when Josie was born. I really wanted to see a birth from the other end so to speak and Teresa was comfortable enough- being the 3rd time maybe- to have me and her mother there when Josie was born. Other then my own girls she is the freshest baby I have ever seen. I think that is a special bond that I will always feel towards her.<br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Su2GbUvuj5I/AAAAAAAAAiA/hrL-ZfMPM7E/s1600-h/IMG_3121.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5399119332270575506" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Su2GbUvuj5I/AAAAAAAAAiA/hrL-ZfMPM7E/s400/IMG_3121.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-15811152583874749902009-10-23T18:38:00.002-04:002009-10-23T18:43:34.483-04:00GLEE<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SuIwte_GmYI/AAAAAAAAAhw/cRDMtDDZCQA/s1600-h/images%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 135px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 79px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395928861513259394" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SuIwte_GmYI/AAAAAAAAAhw/cRDMtDDZCQA/s400/images%5B3%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I have found my new favourite TV show. If you have not watched this show - you must!! It is on Wednesday nights at 9:00. I love that fact that it has all the old songs from when I was younger, that my whole family sings out loud along with the cast, that there is at least 2 song/ dance numbers per show and they really <strong><em>do </em></strong>sing. It is just a feel good, happy show- maybe a bit silly or cheesy but oh so funny- watch it and let me know what you think. </div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-16529482341257531612009-10-12T10:17:00.005-04:002009-10-12T10:53:55.299-04:00Thanksgiving<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/StM-2sCWMxI/AAAAAAAAAhg/Ha09nELmjKo/s1600-h/IMG_6943.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391722288147477266" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/StM-2sCWMxI/AAAAAAAAAhg/Ha09nELmjKo/s400/IMG_6943.JPG" /></a> Next To Christmas I think Thanksgiving is my favourite holiday. I love Fall and the colours, with the crisp cleanness of the air. I don't like to days and days of rain we have had this year but Saturday was was perfect for our annual plans. <br /><div>We host Thanksgiving dinner every year for both sides of our families. We are luck that everyone lives in Kitchener or very close by. One of the reasons I also love this holiday is that other than Katie's cranberry sauce- Shawn does ALL the cooking. I get to piddle around setting up the tables and making centre pieces while he does all the hard stuff- I love it!!<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391722282233454786" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/StM-2WAVYMI/AAAAAAAAAhY/YL4_8O67inU/s400/IMG_7029.JPG" /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/StM-1yURVSI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/MUPFBq6B0eA/s1600-h/IMG_7026.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391722272653399330" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/StM-1yURVSI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/MUPFBq6B0eA/s400/IMG_7026.JPG" /></a>We start of with a family hike, for the last few years we have been going to Huron Natural area as it is only a couple minutes from our house. It is a great place to get photos. Above is my brother Paul and his daughter Jadyn. Below is me and the girls. <br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/StM9nCi1GPI/AAAAAAAAAhI/XGOMWwdlCsE/s1600-h/IMG_7021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391720919799765234" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/StM9nCi1GPI/AAAAAAAAAhI/XGOMWwdlCsE/s400/IMG_7021.JPG" /></a>This was our first year with Josie - she will be one in a couple of weeks. My brother Adam is very lucky to have a wonderful wife, Teresa and 3 beautiful daughters.<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/StM9mU3fCBI/AAAAAAAAAhA/FZJR0RKBaUw/s1600-h/IMG_7010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391720907538368530" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/StM9mU3fCBI/AAAAAAAAAhA/FZJR0RKBaUw/s400/IMG_7010.JPG" /></a> This year was a bit strange in that my parents were not here. They go on a trip down south every Fall but are usually back by Thanksgiving, this year they left later and will not be back until next week. They certainly were missed. My sister-in-law and her husband have a farm near by and my nephews and they were busy doing some excavating so they missed our walk and photo session but did make it for dinner. Popa stays behind and helps Shawn out in the kitchen and Nana didn't want a photo so it was just my side getting photographed but they all love it as you can see.<br /><div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/StM9lzYFxtI/AAAAAAAAAg4/kfB6nblEOSg/s1600-h/IMG_6939.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391720898548319954" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/StM9lzYFxtI/AAAAAAAAAg4/kfB6nblEOSg/s400/IMG_6939.JPG" /></a>I am very thankful for my family and friends. I couldn't do it without them!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-35245584843181977722009-10-09T21:50:00.002-04:002009-10-09T22:13:39.621-04:00Camping with the Grade 6's<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Ss_qJvx-nGI/AAAAAAAAAgo/8-j3kY3Gdyk/s1600-h/IMG_6894.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390784732151585890" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Ss_qJvx-nGI/AAAAAAAAAgo/8-j3kY3Gdyk/s400/IMG_6894.JPG" /></a> This past week I spent 3day out at Camp Ki-Wa-Y wiht 75 grade 6 students from my school. I enjoy going to camp for a few reasons, it is a great way to get to know the students on a more personal level, you get to see how the kids react in different situations- not just sitting at a desk and you get to see different sides of the kids. I personally like that fact that we go to Ki-Wa-Y as it is the camp my girls work at so I get to see a bit of that side of their life.<br />Unfortunately this year the weather was not the greatest. It didn't stop us from doing anything, it just made it a little bit more uncomfortable. We went canoeing, rock climbing, learned how to use compasses and did the high and low rope courses. My highlight of the trip was when I did the log walk. I had to climb up a 20 foot tree then walk across a 15 foot log that was suspended between 2 trees by a wire on each end. I was only being held up by a very small rope and harness attached at my waist- what a rush. It is amazing what you can make your self do when a group of kids are cheering you on. I was very scared and swearing under my breath but I did it and when I got down and got those high fives and fist bumps I was pumped- another thing to cross off my bucket list.<br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Ss_qIwZHOZI/AAAAAAAAAgg/gGhCVD7Q9GM/s1600-h/IMG_6890.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390784715135859090" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Ss_qIwZHOZI/AAAAAAAAAgg/gGhCVD7Q9GM/s400/IMG_6890.JPG" /></a> This was my home for 3 days. I shared it with 10 girls. It is the cabin that Katie spent most of the summer in. It is made from straw hay bales covered with mud. It was heated by a wood burning furnace system located outside the building. It was pleasantly warm and dry. My kids were great, asleep by 10 and I had to wake them up in the morning- not a typical camping experience let me tell you.<br /><br /><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Ss_qISP6BTI/AAAAAAAAAgY/yV2kyS9V3VA/s1600-h/IMG_6856.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390784707044181298" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Ss_qISP6BTI/AAAAAAAAAgY/yV2kyS9V3VA/s400/IMG_6856.JPG" /></a> I love my job. I am grateful everyday that I get to work with children and a fantastic bunch of teachers. Everyone should be lucky enough to love what they do- I know I am.<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-31256505892526349812009-10-08T20:22:00.006-04:002009-10-08T20:41:18.676-04:00Shout Out to Katie's MSIP!!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Ss6FPzFr56I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/7b2Wb2g0-ck/s1600-h/IMG_6910.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390392310467651490" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Ss6FPzFr56I/AAAAAAAAAgQ/7b2Wb2g0-ck/s400/IMG_6910.JPG" /></a><br /><div><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">MSIP</span> stands for Multi Subject Instructional Period. At Katie's school each student has one <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">MSIP</span> period a day. This is a time that they can work on homework, projects, assignments, get help from teachers- you get the idea.</div><div>It is actually a great program. It allows the students to book appointments or see guidance councillors with out actually missing any class time. For every <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">MSIP</span> period there is an <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">MSIP</span> class being taught by a teacher from every subject, a math teacher, <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">english</span> teacher, science teacher and so on -so if you need extra help there is a class somewhere in the school that you can travel to to get help- it may not be with your <strong>exact </strong><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">english</span> teacher but it will be with <strong>an</strong> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">english</span> teacher and sometimes hearing things said a different way by a different person may help you to understand what you need to learn. Also each <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-error">MSIP</span> class consists of students from every grade -9 through 12. This allows older students to help younger students and peers to help peers. You can also travel during <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">MSIP</span> to other parts of the school such as the library, science rooms or say the computer lab.</div><div>Apparently this is what Katie and some of her friends have been doing lately- travelling to the computer lab to read my blog!! Not sure that that is their best use of time but I said I'd say hey to them in here so -hey Guys ( Paige, Taylor, Katie & Mr. Kennedy), hope you like it!!! Feel free to leave a comment :)</div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-90302497348802646962009-10-03T19:20:00.003-04:002009-10-03T19:57:30.560-04:00Updates<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SsfkWP30hgI/AAAAAAAAAgI/DmJDV69Ew7c/s1600-h/IMG_6814.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388526550041003522" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SsfkWP30hgI/AAAAAAAAAgI/DmJDV69Ew7c/s400/IMG_6814.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Wow I can't believe it has been 2 weeks since my last post. September is always a busy month for me- getting back into work and morning routines always takes a bit of getting used to.</div><br /><div>Katie has started in right away with field hockey. She plays 2 nights a week with her school team and I try to go and see all the games. I have been watching the team for a couple of years, since Nicole was in grade 10 so I know quite a few of the players and have gotten to see the team grow and mature and build their skills. We went from not scoring a goal in the first season to actaully winning some games now! Katie is also on the student council so she has early mornings and late nights with that activity as well.</div><br /><div>Nicole is doing great at university, she has really settled in, gets along great with her roommates and has done well on the couple of tests she has had so far. I am glad that she is so close by and I love that she comes home every weekend. It means I am driving back and forth to Brantford a couple of times a week but we usually have some great mother -daughter discussions on the way so it is time well spent. Nicole and I have always watched Gossip Girls together, it is our show, so last week when I took her back I got to watch it with her in her apartment- that was fun!</div><br /><div>I am co-chair of the high school parent council so I had a meeting for that this past week, I joined a camera club with another teacher from my school so I had that meeting, I had book club, an eye doctor appointment, a Patrick Swayze DVD night & did some scrap booking with friends and also Nicole's graduation- I have been busy- But I love it!</div><br /><div>Nicole's commencement was a wonderful night. The high school the girls go to has only been open for 4 years, this was their first ever graduating class. The school opened with only grade 9 & 10. Nicole was in grade 10- a senior student! Being the oldest students in the school for the past 3 years gave these kids a lot of leadership opportunities that they would not have had in another school. Nicole was on student council in grade 10, Co-Prez of the school in grade 11, she played on the field hockey, rugby, swimming and softball teams, she was in the drama production and was the school Premier for Fed Prov. Commencement was a very personal experience for the graduating class as well as the teachers. They have come up with so many new and unique traditions at the school that they have built from scratch together. Each graduate had a personal note from past teachers read aloud at the graduation- it was great to hear, some were funny, some were amazing in their accomplishments but all were encouraging and appreciated by the students. I had fought very hard for the 3 years previous to the school opening to get the school built. It was a long hard battle that meant I spent every Monday night at School Board meetings listening to plans, delegations and presenting my own speeches on why our area of town needed and deserved a new high school. At times I wondered if it was worth it but as I see how both my girls have thrived at the school I know it was. </div><br /><div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-26244610151122947732009-09-22T22:51:00.002-04:002009-09-22T23:15:08.088-04:00A Baseball Filled Weekend<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384491144932400242" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SrmOKwXunHI/AAAAAAAAAfo/-GsW7Oi9IXI/s400/IMG_6682.JPG" /><br />I got to spend the weekend watching some really good baseball. I think that baseball is my favourite sport because it is the one sport I used to play. I understand the rules, I know the plays. I have watched my girls play field hockey and rugby for years and I still don’t understand those games and don’t even get me started on synchro swimming judges!!<br />Nicole’s boyfriend, Josh, played in the Cannon Cup this weekend in Oakville. This is an All-Star amateur ball tournament that has run for the past 15 years. Josh was very happy to be picked for the All Star team that was made up of the best of the best in his league. He is a very good second base player, can grab the ball out of the sky and throws it with an amazing ease and grace. I love watching athletes that make it all look so simple. I was impressed by the solidarity of the team who have only been together for a short time, their support and encouragement was great to see in 18 year old boys.<br />It was a tense, suspenseful weekend, lots of sitting on the edge of our seats biting our nails. Nicole was holding her breath at one point I’m sure. Josh’s team came back from a 3 to 4 deficit to win the final game with a grand slam homerun. It was like something out of the movies! The cheer that went up from the crowd, the looks on the players faces- it was so great to be a part of that moment.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384491159207215346" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SrmOLljHAPI/AAAAAAAAAfw/4CeG43SjDYk/s400/IMG_6743.JPG" /> The tournament is named after Mike Cannon, a baseball enthusiast who worked for the Toronto Blue Jays. Mike’s daughter was at the field on Sunday to award the winners their championship rings after the game. It was touching to hear her speak about her dad and his love of the game, his joy in watching players who are in it for the sport not the big salaries. The boys were very proud of their accomplishment- it is one they will not soon forget.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384491165303157202" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SrmOL8QfsdI/AAAAAAAAAf4/lX0Pt2GHLPI/s400/IMG_6740.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-72151875204222933802009-09-17T20:45:00.003-04:002009-09-17T21:28:12.531-04:00Survivor is Back!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SrLhyXAWKUI/AAAAAAAAAfI/WoxMui11cmU/s1600-h/images%5B2%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382612759946340674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 137px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 77px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SrLhyXAWKUI/AAAAAAAAAfI/WoxMui11cmU/s400/images%5B2%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>The 19th season of Survivor started tonight. I LOVE this show! I have been a fan since the very first season with Richard, Rudy and the snake speech at the end. I have had my favourite players- Rupert & Ethan and evil people like Jeri & Jonny Fairplay make it interesting. It keeps me entertained, I love trying to figure out people's best moves and see how they change with paranoia and hunger.</div><br /><div>I always wonder how I would make out on the show, if my need to organize and be in control of situations would help me or get me booted out first. I know I wouldn't do good with the food and I do like my sleep so maybe it's not the show for me.</div><br /><div>I am not a big fan of most reality shows- I wonder why people would embarrass themselves on TV just for some fame and money, shows like The Bachelor just don't entertain me. I think Survivor is more realistic I guess, I know many people don't agree with that opinion. </div><br /><div>We usually watch as a family. Thursdays have been Pizza Survivor Night in my house for quite a few years now. I have been in pools at work- I even won once- Thanks Tom! I will continue to tune in, probably for as long as the show continues to run. I am looking forward to the next All Star season. I wonder who they will bring back, who will get another chance to Outwit, Outlast & Outplay- Can't wait!!</div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-79985527037922646692009-09-16T15:24:00.006-04:002009-09-16T15:59:51.088-04:00Katie's 16!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SrFAP2WoGJI/AAAAAAAAAfA/LFs_rMXTi70/s1600-h/001mnjkdvhiern541762325_1924052_1805.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 195px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 172px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382153670717085842" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SrFAP2WoGJI/AAAAAAAAAfA/LFs_rMXTi70/s400/001mnjkdvhiern541762325_1924052_1805.jpg" /></a> On Friday my baby turned 16. It is hard to believe. Hard to believe first off that I am old enough to have daughters this age and also hard to believe that this wonderful person has been a part of my life for so long already.<br /><div><div>Katie is my baby but in many ways she is older and wiser than her years. Katie has always been a very serious person. As an infant you felt like she was studying you when she looked at you- with her unwavering expression. She is always thinking, figuring things out. When Katie started to walk she was just over 10 months old and she literally stood up and walked across the room- no tentative baby steps for her- she had watched, learned and was able to do it and has never turned back. </div><div>Katie shares her birthday with the tragedy of 9/11. Whenever people ask her for her birth date and she replies with 9/11 they all look at her with pity in their eyes which is interesting because she had nothing to do with the event - she was only 9 years old when it happened but people just automatically associate that date with sadness- we have worked to over come that for our families- Katie's birthday is always a fun filled event. Every year we head out to The Moose for Katie to get her annual turn at wearing the antlers and getting a pie in the face- it never gets old!</div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382152208968237154" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SrE-6w6iwGI/AAAAAAAAAe4/pURbm_RAqjA/s400/IMG_5233_edited-1.JPG" /> Unfortunately for Katie the driver testing people are on strike so she has so far been denied that right of passage- she was very excited to write her driving test and hit the road. I am ready for her to start driving as well. She certainly is mature enough- the child lived across the ocean for 3 months last year, counselled children all summer at a residential camp and is a grade nine mentor at her high school- I think she can handle the responsibility!<br />Katie is growing up fast, she is out there in the world doing things- she is an adventurer, open to new things and experiences. She is an organizer, a planner, a thinker- I know that she will continue to make good decisions because she always knows all the facts. She has a great boyfriend who treats her well. I am happy to spend time with Katie- she was gone so much of last year first with her exchange then off to camp-for 20 weeks out of 28 she was not living at home in the spring and summer. I missed her very much and now with Nicole gone out of the house Katie and I get to spend a lot of time together- getting to know each other again.I love it, I love her and I am proud to be the mom of such a wonderful, caring nurturing spirit!<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382149767544469122" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SrE8sp5wdoI/AAAAAAAAAew/6zRdoOthodk/s400/IMG_5232_edited-1.JPG" /></div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-52163929036730575912009-09-13T09:08:00.003-04:002009-09-13T09:29:09.093-04:00Our Wedding Anniversary<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sqzwh1IzvKI/AAAAAAAAAeo/qKnH78_QsOc/s1600-h/Top-9_edited-1.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 286px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5380940118791273634" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sqzwh1IzvKI/AAAAAAAAAeo/qKnH78_QsOc/s400/Top-9_edited-1.jpg" /></a><br /><div>On Thursday Shawn and I celebrated our 21st wedding anniversary- this means that I have now been a Wilson as long as I was a Clasper. I don't know why but this seems like a really big deal to me. It makes my childhood seem like such a long time ago. I plan on being a Wilson for much, much longer than I was ever a Clasper don't get me wrong!!</div><div>Shawn and I met in college when we were 18. We got engaged after 6 months- I can appreciate now how much that must have freaked our parents out at the time- never mind that I was Shawn's first ever real girlfriend- Poor Millie and Bill didn't know what hit them. I can just imagine my reaction if Nicole was to come home and tell us that she was engaged!</div><div> We were engaged for 2 years- giving us enough time to finish school and get jobs. Neither of us had ever lived away from home or by ourselves. It was hard work in the beginning- learning about each other and how to be grown ups together. Luckily we had wonderful, supportive parents to help us along the way. We were very young to get married- just 21 years old- we have grown up together- luckily we have grown in the same direction I know this is not always the case. We had a group of friends who all got married around the same time and the majority of those marriages have failed- we are blessed but we also work damn hard to make this work- there have been struggles, hard times and disappointments but those time have been surpassed by love, joy, happiness and contentment. I am thankful everyday for having a husband who loves me for me, who lets me be the best me I can be, who has given me the two most amazing, wonderful daughters that anyone could ask for!</div><div>Thank you Shawn- I love you!</div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-23674381766573499292009-09-08T16:26:00.004-04:002009-09-08T16:32:39.923-04:00Nicole Has Left The Building<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sqa_KNJgMFI/AAAAAAAAAeg/tLrS_OQt7Tc/s1600-h/IMG_5224.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379196986989752402" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sqa_KNJgMFI/AAAAAAAAAeg/tLrS_OQt7Tc/s400/IMG_5224.JPG" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sqa1cIt1tTI/AAAAAAAAAdw/Cqjj79-jOs8/s1600-h/IMG_5220.JPG"></a>Yesterday we moved Nicole into her residence apartment in Brantford. This was a very exciting day in the Wilson household. We have been planning and organizing and shopping for the past month to get ready for this big day. My dining room has looked like a war zone for the past week. There's a lot to remember when you are stocking a whole apartment. Luckily Nicole has been in contact with her roommates so there wasn't much repetition in supplies. It was great to see all the girls meet each other for the first time- they were all so excited!</div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sqa-lV8qGMI/AAAAAAAAAeY/-qrBrZNJaeE/s1600-h/IMG_5221.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379196353696635074" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sqa-lV8qGMI/AAAAAAAAAeY/-qrBrZNJaeE/s400/IMG_5221.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sqa1cmKXpmI/AAAAAAAAAd4/ga4HYHFGTgw/s1600-h/IMG_5221.JPG"></a>I was really impressed with the whole process. First you go and pick up your keys from the student union and your frosh week supplies. The road in front of the residence was closed off- you get a number and unload all you belongings. We waited for about 10 minutes until our number was called, then a group of 8 older students come and grab all your boxes - they carry everything into your room and your set! Simple as that. It was neat seeing Nicole take charge of her room and set it up the way she wanted- so grown up.</div><div>I thought this day would be harder for me that it was. Don't get me wrong, I will miss her like crazy- but is was just so exciting watching her and knowing all the new adventures she will be experiencing that I really didn't get upset- no tears or melt downs, Shawn was amazed- he thought I would lose it for sure. I am so proud of Nicole and the grown up she is becoming. I look forward to our relationship as it changes. I will always love, remember and cherish the little girl she was but I will be friends with the woman she is becoming. I love you Colio!!</div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-65307897936044399672009-09-06T21:36:00.005-04:002009-09-06T22:11:50.769-04:00Last Days of Summer<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SqRrCooWB2I/AAAAAAAAAdo/vpWq74GFUVA/s1600-h/IMG_6616.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378541547997759330" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SqRrCooWB2I/AAAAAAAAAdo/vpWq74GFUVA/s320/IMG_6616.JPG" /></a> I had a very busy week this past week, trying to cram everything in I wanted to get accomplished this summer. My mom and I spent the entire day Monday reorganizing my laundry room. It looks very good now- for a room I hate to spend time in that is! <div><div> </div><div>With the school year starting off so late this year it kinda screwed up my last week of holidays. I had to go into the board office on Wednesday and do some training as all teachers and EA have to get in 2 working days before students show up this year to make up our 190 or so teaching days. My school has been undergoing huge renovations this summer which are still on -going so we couldn't get in to set up our classes like we usually do. We were to work on Wednesday and Thursday. I made plans to leave for a camping trip with Katie and some of her friends to celebrate her 16th birthday before school started. The construction in our school is behind so we couldn't even get onto the property until Friday-- sooo long story short I ended up driving in from the campground on Friday and Saturday to set the room up. It was a lot of work as we had to pack up EVERYTHING in classroom when we left in June. Gen, Andy and I spent a lot of time over those 2 days helping out other teachers and getting our room all put together- it looks awesome! The school on the other hand is still a construction zone, we will not have a gym, library or computers before Christmas and the addition is not even half way done. it will be fantastic when it is all done- we will just have to learn to live with it until then- it's going to be an interesting Fall.</div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378541537899231938" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SqRrCDAqusI/AAAAAAAAAdg/7gaOnR4Hlr4/s320/IMG_6587.JPG" />The time I did get the spend with the girls camping was a lot of fun. Katie is lucky to have such good friends. I am so used to having them around that it was very odd this summer to have them gone as well as Katie- I missed them all. We had fun joking around the campfire, playing with sparklers and hanging at the beach. We took many, many pictures. I am sure the girls had fun camping by themselves when I was gone, making pancakes- they did a great job of cleaning everything up and even figuring out how to put the table bed back together. I am glad to have been a part of this celebration with Katie and her friends- they want to make it an annual event so we'll see :)</div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-23159609280451273772009-09-01T11:57:00.002-04:002009-09-01T12:08:18.607-04:00I Have a Superpower!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sp1Gv7a1sjI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/gX7lbPH1YWc/s1600-h/images%5B10%5D.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 109px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 140px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376531319368299058" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Sp1Gv7a1sjI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/gX7lbPH1YWc/s320/images%5B10%5D.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I bet you never knew I had a superpower- neither did I until it occurred to me recently. The only problem is that I apparently have no control over my superpower. See... I can become invisible- I just don't get to control where or when this happens. I am always invisible when it comes to those automatic hand dryers and taps in restaurants- they can never read me. I try waving my hands and arms around and nothing- other people come into the washroom and voila instant water or drying. I even then try to use the sink or dryer they were using and boom-I'm invisible! I also become invisible when I am driving my van. It is a big, blue mini van but it has the same powers as Wonder Womens invisible plane- no one can see us- other cars cut me off, children run out in front of me-I am invisible.</div><br /><div>Now if only I could figure out how to harness this power- apparently I am never invisible when there are jobs to volunteer for, or my kids need a ride or bills need to be paid. I need to get this power under control- I could rule the world!!!</div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-85128805207952842902009-08-30T11:14:00.003-04:002009-08-30T11:23:50.252-04:00Katie's Home!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SpqXl56r-iI/AAAAAAAAAdI/r7_zNaUqFLM/s1600-h/IMG_4484_edited-1.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375775782678034978" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SpqXl56r-iI/AAAAAAAAAdI/r7_zNaUqFLM/s320/IMG_4484_edited-1.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Yes Katie is home for good now. She has been away at camp for the past 8 weeks, only coming home for 12 hours each weekend. It has been a long summer and I missed her greatly. She had an awesome time, made tons of new friends, learned how to manage groups of homesick children and has made memories that will last her a lifetime. I think being a camp councilor is one of the best summer jobs ever. You get to have fun while learning, there is always something new and exciting going on, you make life long friends, you get an fantastic tan and spend hours out in the fresh air. I know both my girls wouldn't trade their camp experiences for anything. I may have missed them when they were gone but I wouldn't take the experience away from them- it helps them grow up so much.</div><div>I now have both my girls home with me together for the next week- but wait, Nicole has to go to work and Katie is off to school for student council planning- oh well - I thought I had them here :(</div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6058605848354920469.post-86136023143146116242009-08-29T09:02:00.004-04:002009-08-29T09:18:57.816-04:00My Bathroom<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SpknbU5CAxI/AAAAAAAAAdA/ldaKrBp3eiw/s1600-h/IMG_5973.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375370980661265170" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/SpknbU5CAxI/AAAAAAAAAdA/ldaKrBp3eiw/s320/IMG_5973.JPG" /></a><br />I love my bathroom. Shawn redid the whole thing a few months ago and it is still my favourite room in the house. I spend many hours there, just soaking in the bath. I had been looking for decorations for my one blank wall - I wasn't sure what I wanted but I knew that I would know as soon as I saw it. Guess what? I did!<br />I was at the towel outlet in St Jacobs on Tuesday, we were picking up stuff for Nicole's apartment, when I say these really cute sayings in a can. I found the perfect one- one that sums up my feelings in my bathroom. Now I just had to figure out how to get it on the wall.<br />It actually was fairly easy, I gathered up my tools and set to work.<br /><br /> <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Spkna67oKCI/AAAAAAAAAc4/Q55QhwR8isk/s1600-h/IMG_5974.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375370973692831778" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Spkna67oKCI/AAAAAAAAAc4/Q55QhwR8isk/s320/IMG_5974.JPG" /></a>The biggest issue was just making sure the whole thing was centred and level. The application was actually easy. I am used to using rub ons in scrapbooking- this was the same thing just on a much bigger scale. You just tape the quote to the wall then rub it on with the applicator- voila you are done!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Spknau0UgiI/AAAAAAAAAcw/tHKN25VhbOo/s1600-h/IMG_5975.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375370970440958498" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_41DeDVti9_A/Spknau0UgiI/AAAAAAAAAcw/tHKN25VhbOo/s320/IMG_5975.JPG" /></a> I am very happy with the outcome. Makes me want to go have a bath right now!<br /><br /><br /><div></div></div>Lynn and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14473382455046924606noreply@blogger.com4