It's hard to believe another Christmas is over...

time passes just way too fast! We had a wonderful time with our family and made many memories to carry with us through the years. It was so fun to watch my great niece and her wonder at all that was happening. It was even more fun watching the whole large group of us turn in to babbling idiots just to hear her say her new word "wow". I succeeded at making Jay's mom's green bean casserole... those who tried it thought it was pretty tasty and it was fun adding something to our tradional Christmas fair. I think one of the biggest highlights was a surprise my brother Al had for everyone... a tape that had my mom's voice on it. How neat it was to hear her laugh, chat, sing the ABC song... and even to cough. It is amazing how hearing her made memories flood back with a vengence. I had tears in my eyes and a huge smile on my face and I am so happy I was there to share it with everyone. Hearing her voice on Christmas eve helped to cement the fact that even though she is no longer physically with us her presence always will be. We both got spoiled as is the way with my family and I am looking forward to trying out my much coveted new appliances :P and I am even more looking forward to the spa package I recieved and sharing that day with the girls of the family... a day that I am sure will create many more memories. Jay's already got all his new tools organized and I am sure he's plotting ways to create projects to use them on. The list of gifts goes on and on and are all very much appreciated but the most important gift was the time we had to share with our family! On Christmas eve my boss gave me a picture from our Christmas party... it just goes to show that you are never to old to sit on Santas lap lol

I couldn't sleep at all last nite......

kept thinking of my first christmas with my "new" family....i laid there,my mind whizzing around with all the past memories....taken myself back in time is very easy to do,well in my head anyways...lol.

and there was my dad,swearing like an irish footballer...trying to haul the giant box that we kept the tree in since the begining of time,duct tape and all.putting it together was a nightmare,the stand first,then the three sections(held together with auto hose clamps,not pretty but it worked..lol)then all the branches had to be seperated by a small colored tag,i swear i think this tree was owned by Alexander the Great before my dad got hold of it....lol.

and of course my mother in all her wisdom was sitting in her glider(which is now owned by my sister in law,who rescued it just after my mother passed away)....she was more content to just sit there and glide back and forth all the while barking orders at my dad and the poor soul who he picked to help him set it up(which was usually me)...until the all familiar phrase echoed through the house.."BE QUIET WOMAN"..usually with a big ole smile on his face.

As far as traditions are concerned,we had very few for Christmas,one that is still carried on every Christmas no matter where we are is my moms green bean caserole.

Well time to get back to the here and now,but will never forget the good times i had with my parents at Christmas time,I love and miss you both and where ever you may be....Merry Christmas....from your loving son.

A book in my pocket and a bus pass in my hand....

just like my dad. How the years of past. Today would have been his birthday and he was on my mind as I made my way on the bus to work. I wonder how many book he read over the years, how many wacky people did he see... I swear they get wackier everyday. Everytime I have to navigate a new route unexpectedly I think of him and how heard he worked at teaching me the transit system for the city... is been a good 23 years but I still remember those lessons like they were yesterday. I was listening to Christmas tunes as per usual this time of season and felt a smile creep across my face as I sang along... nothing like a good version of Silver Bells to conjusre up happy images of Christmas's past with him. I wonder what he would think of his family today. I am sure he would be proud and so happy for the way things have gone. I really wonder what he would think of my husband... and get a chuckle when I think of what he would have said with me finding my life long partner on the internet.... not something that was happening when he was still alive and with us. I would hope that he would love Jay as I do and would just be thrilled with how happy I am. I love ya dad and always will... I only wish you were here to get your birthday greeting.

Ok here we we go again...lol

You Are Comet

A total daredevil, you're the reindeer with an edge! Why You're Naughty: You almost gave Santa a heart attack when you took him sky diving Why You're Nice: You always make sure the sleigh is going warp speed

Which of Santa's Reindeer Are You?

You Are Rudolph

Sweet and shy, you tend to be happiest when you're making someone else happy. Why You're Naughty: You sometimes stick that nose where it doesn't belong Why You're Nice: Christmas would be a sad affair without you!

Which of Santa's Reindeer Are You?

Yeah I am a sap these days....

Heard another great song these past few days. One was posted on our other blog... this one is more suited for this blog. I know that most of my years have been spent in Edmonton but Edson has always been home and always will be. This song gets me thinking of Edson and coming over the over pass... adn yes I usually switch to YR radio even lol. I can feel the gravel under my tires as I head down the road to Lynne and Cliffs.... I can feel how relaxed I become after jsut minutes in the house. Anyways enough babble; heres the song:

Lights Of My Hometown(Aaron Lines/Steven Dale Jones)
They're not really expecting me
But I know where they hide the key, under the welcome mat
There's no better place than that
Don't know how long I've been gone
All I know is it's been too long and I'm off track
That's why I'm coming back

When I see the lights of my hometown
I feel like the world stops spinning 'round
Everything makes sense
Maybe it's the innocenceI
know it's just a few miles down the road
I'm getting there as fast as I can goI can always find peace of mind
In the lights of my hometown

The static is almost gone
From the station I grew up on
I'm getting closer now
So I turn it up real loud
Funny how a little thing like that
Can make it all come rushing back
They say it's not the same
But to me it will never change

When I see the lights of my hometown
I feel like the world stops spinning 'round
Everything makes sense
Maybe it's the innocence
I know it's just a few miles down the road
I'm getting there as fast as I can goI can always find peace of mind
In the lights of my hometownI know it's just a few miles down the road
I'm getting there as fast as I can goI can always find peace of mind
In the lights of my hometown

Why is it that I.....
Can have a hard time remembering what I did last week but I can remember every detail of Dec.9/95. It was a cold awful snowy day... serious amounts of snow. I had to go to work for a few hours in the afternoon ( I worked at the lodge in those days) to finish a gingerbread town I had made for the lodge Christmas party the next day. I remember settling Teddi in my room and telling her to wait for me.... you see she was in labour. Did she wait nope... I arrived home and could hear the squealing on newborn puppies. What a sight they were and she was so proud. It wasn't long before the little odd ball of the litter ( I wish I had a scanner to show you how different he was) had totally stolen my heart then not long after Katy came to have a peek at the puppies and said " he looks like a Buster".... and it stuck. Yup its Busters birthday today. I can't believe how fast the years have gone and its only at moments like this that you truly relaize that time really does fly. A typical 10 year old dog he is not; he still acts like a silly puppy most of the time. He has attitude and really tries to play Jay and I against one another... heaven help us when we have kids. He begrudginly gave up his side of the bed to Jay.... but is now content to sleep betweens us at the foot.... then of course the second Jay gets up he steals his "rightful" place back lol. Happy Birthday Buster... I hope we have many a more to celebrate together.

I answered yes to 21....

and I like to keep my word so here it goes......

I wanna know 21 things about you. Fill all the blanks ... leave no question unanswered! ANSWER IT AND SEND IT TO ME (REPLY) THEN COPY AND REPOST IT FOR YOURSELF!
1.Your Full Name:--->
2. Age:--->
3. Favorite Color?--->
4. Favorite Movie:--->
5. Favorite Song:--->
6. Favorite Band:--->
7. Most Embarassing Moment:--->
8. Are you a virgin?--->
HERE COMES THE FUN ... ... ...
1. Are we friends?--->
2. Do you have a crush on me/are you attracted to me?--->
3. Would you kiss me?--->
6. Would you ever ask me out or go out with me if I asked you?--->
8. Tell me one odd/intresting fact about you:--->
9. Would you take care of me when I'm sick?--->
10. Do you want to tell me something that you couldn't before?--->
11. have you heard any rumors of me lately?--->
12. Do you/have you talk(ed) crap about me?--->
13. Do you think I'm a good person?--->
14. Would you let me sleep with you (in the same bed)?--->
15. Do you think I'm attractive?--->
16. Are there ever times when you want to call me but don't?--->
17. Would you ever listen to my problems even if they don't involve you?--->
18. If you could change anything about me, would you? what would it be?--->
20.Would you come over for no reason just to hang out?--->
21. Will you post this so I can fill it out for you?--->

tis the season....

for acts of random kindness. Jay and I were recipients tonight of the generosity of a stranger. We had just come out of the grocery store and we were loaded down with bags ... standing in the bus shelter freezing our butts off. We see the bus... we get happy... we go out... the bus brakes... slows down... then pulls AWAY. Talk about being right ticked off. So there we are destined to freeze for 15 more minutes. Then here comes this guy... he comes to the shelter peeks in and says I see you guys shivering... would you like a ride. We were blown away. We did accept the ride and he was such a nice man. We thanked him many times over for his kindness and odds are our paths will never cross again. I just wanted to say thanks again to this kind hearted stranger... though he will never see this message our thoughts of thanks and gratitude are there without a doubt. It is moments like these that remind us that there is still some good in human nature :)

It's offically our First Christmas Together......

it's a shame ya can't see how cute that little ornament is. We got our official " Our First Christmas Together" ornament tonight... and woo hoo its Precious Moments to boot. We tried to get a clear shot but this is the best we could do... still its not to shabby for our crappy little web cam. We really do need to get a digital camera. So after shopping we came home and put it on our first tree :). We decorated it last night and what fun it was. I have decorated many a tree in my life and I have sat back and enjoyed it when all the work was done. But last night it felt so much more special... it is amazing how perspectives change when you are doing things with the one you love. I can't wait till the year we have a little one to help us. I am sure that will bring all the more emotion to the process. We took a shot of the tree from across the room with our webcam too... a little blurry in the photo... but boy it sure sparkles and it pretty in real life :)

I recently took my proposed family chat board offline...because my online host has been really unreliable lately...as soon as i find another one that meets the requirements for the invisionboard install,it will be online,but for now i will remove the link to it.....but keep your eyes open for it in the near future.

Ok...I usually don't post much,but since i love Christmas so much,i couldn't resist doing it....LOL

You Are "All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth"

Gee, if I could only Have my two front teeth, Then I could wish you "Merry Christmas." At Christmas, you are a happy soul who's easy to please. You're biggest concern is making those around you smile.

What Christmas Carol Are You?

Well don't that beat all....LOL