That was a big jump!

Correction

Ooops, that wasn't a typo... I did it wrong. So... to fix it

Kim ----> buys for dad

(that's one way to get you to finally post on the blog tho!!)

correction?

umm...well....i know that the Grinch said keep my comments to myself so...maybe I should just let her buy 2 gifts and I buy nothing!! Seriously though...who do i buy for?

Xmas

Ok, #1... Who wants to do an xmas craft?!?!?! Heehee.... I will figure something out... and have the supplies. Or at least a list of things that we need to grab from the store.

#2... the results are in:

Lori --- Buys for ----> Dad
Dad ----> Darin & Andrea
Darin & Andrea ----> Bill
Bill ----> Gavin
Gavin ---> Mom
Mom ----> Connie
Connie ----> Lori
Lori ---> Kim

If you have any questions the draw was recorded to ensure accuracy. No, it wasn't... but too bad! :-)... keep your concerns to urself!

Lemme know about the craft. Con and I "always" do one and I thought Addy would enjoy that.

Florida 2011

Cooool!!

One more :-)

Yes, she is putting her hair in her ear. Her new thing I noticed is a moustache!! And sticking it in her nose :-)

Florida

I just can't help it.... I'm working on Florida pics and when I run across something I really like... I just can't help but post it. Hope you liked the video too :-)

Tell us a story

Tell us a story Addy...

Clearwater

These are the best pictures in the world. You did awesome work Lori. I can't even pick a favorite. You captured such great expressions and action. I need a CD so I can print some up. By the way thanks for adding to the frame. Sure would be nice if others would send me pictures. Have a good one.

Clear Lake August 2011

I spy

CUTIE PIE

Isn't this the most precious child in the world? What a great picture! Sure hope you have others to share.

Here's something to share from our last visit with Addy.

We were looking at her photo albums....by the way, she still skips over the black and white page.....one picture shows Mount Rushmore and points to the heads and says, "They can't speak, they don't talk Grandma". So funny, out of the mouths of babes.

Hope everyone has a great day!

Water

Lori, your water story sounds like something on TV. I must admit it was really funny reading it from this end. I'm thinking calmness is finally becoming part of you. Make the best of a bad situation, I guess.

As horrific as this is.....standing in an inch of water deciding if you should pull the plug or not reminds me of cartoons. Really? The picture I see is sparks flying everywhere and a picture of you with a plug in your hand and long, frizzy hair standing on end....not good. Science lesson Number One, water is an excellent conductor of electricity. Rubber soles only help if the water doesn't go above or were the flip-flops so you wouldn't do the slip'n slide? Seriously though, I'm glad things weren't any worse. Thank goodness for neighbors coming to the rescue.

PS. Love the moral of the story.

Question for the family....

Cute pic of Addy!! I can't believe how big she is!!! OMG!!

Question for y'all.....whats going on for Xmas? Are we all just gonna buy whatever for whoever? or are we gonna pick names? or do stockings? any suggestions??

Callin all cuties

Does anybody recognized this cutie?  (click the pic to enlarge)

Sent Via email

I am testing a post via email.  I thought maybe this would be easier for you guys... 

That sucks!!

So, did all that water damage anything? Or did everything dry up nicely?

Funny Maya in that cat bed...that pic is hilarious.

Sorry family....been busy lately. Gavin is going to Canada/US for 3 weeks in 2 weeks....so I'm sure I'll be finding plenty of extra time then!!

Drip.... drip... drip....

So last night, during the night, I found myself waking up an unusual amount of times. I went to the kitchen 3 times during the night for a glass of water. Last time was around 4:00AM.

So, very good... back to bed and sound asleep until 7:30 at which time the phone rings. Odd.... and the phone just happened to be on my bed.... also odd as I don't really use the phone much here but happened to be texting last night before bed.

It's my neighbour, Myrna, who lives below me. "Uh, Lori, are you having a problem with your water?". Well... I didn't know... last thing I remember I was dreaming about Prince Charming. I stepped out of bed to check it out and quickly found out.... I was definitely having a problem with the water. Stepped into about an inch of water. Walked out to the living room to realize it gets even worse!! The whole living room/kitchen is under 2 inches of water. Nearly broke an arm walking thru it to find the problem.

Turns out to be under the kitchen sink and I'm a little too panicked to get them shut off. So I call the neighbour back and her husband comes up to help. Here I am, standing in two inches of water, not knowing what to do about the electricity. Do I pull the plugs? Wait, I'm supposed to put shoes on first.... hahahah remember, this is your daughter/sister LORI.... and it's 7AM!! So I did put my flip flops on and swam over to the TV to unplug it. I stood there wondering.... "really... is it really going to help to have flip flops on while i'm standing in two inches of water?"... Well, I went with "No"... and just stood there staring at the TV.... but eventually unplugged it anyway.

At this point I haven't even considered that my brand new $2000 computer is sitting on the floor in the spare room. Oooooh fart!!! I always had a feeling I shouldn't have the computer tower on the floor where water could easily reach it.

So now I realize I had taped all the floor drains shut. The Mexicans like to wash the floor then mop the water straight down the drain buuuut.... they also don't know how to install plumbing correctly so all the sewer smells come up through the drain. That was unacceptable and I easily remedied that with some packing tape. Voila :-)!! Quickly pulled the tape off and some water trickled down slowly. It wasn't long before that drain was no longer doing anything. Turned out that the floor isn't sloped towards it and wouldn't have helped anyway.

By this time I am pushing the water out the front door with a squiggy and Maya decides this would be a great time to go for a run around the neighbourhood. Well... I've started to relax by this point and stayed surprising calm as my little bundle of joy joyfully ran down the hall and down the stairs. I calmly walked out after her and called her name and she eventually came. But it wouldn't be her last escape. Bad girl was taking advantage of her tired Mama.

Well... I had a crew of neighbours helping me out, each with a squiggy.... What am I to do when all the sguiggies are being used? When life serves me a lemon... I make LEMONAID!!! hahaha, not really....

I thought it would be a good idea to turn the A/C on to limit the humidity in the house. Don't want mold growing!! So I turn on all three. I also have a pile of clothes that got wet and decided I'd throw those in the washer. Well... I now know that 3 A/C's, 3 ceiling fans, and one washer... flips the breaker. Down I go to flip the breaker back on.

We had also moved some furniture onto the patio so we could squiggy more easily. And yes... you guessed it... it started to rain :-)... aaaaah... serenity now.

Anyway, I'm thinking the water started gushing sometime right after my last sip of water at 4AM. Dang, if only it was just a tad earlier... I may have noticed when I went for water.

The computer did get its feet wet but THANK GOD.... that was it. The computers are fine but.... normally before I lay me down for beauty sleep I read on my netbook and put it on the floor when I'm done. Last night was no exception :-(. For now, it won't turn on but we will see if a little dehumidifying will help. Hope so.

The moral of the story is listen to your mother when she tells you to pick up your things! It will save you alot of trouble (and a netbook) when the house floods. :-) Thanks Mom!!

Sorry no pictures. But I can tell you that my floor has never been so clean :-)

Silly rabbit

Heehee, look what I found... A big doggie curled up in a teeny tiny cat bed. Silly girl.

Testing from iPhone

Hey, it's lor!!! I'm on my iPhone. Just testing. Is this thing working?

Cool Logo

Fun Logo and just your colors.

Well, are you back to normal? I'm assuming Maya and Jeter were happy to see you. Forcast here is for 34 degrees. Warmer than it was all summer. Thinking of going camping this week-end.

Introducing Sweet Fire Logo

Hey everyone!!!! Look at my new logo. A friend of mine in Regina does this for a living and just started her own bizness. I thought, who better to make this design for me. You like it? I LOVE it!!