Mist on her way to a ’50’s party. The shoes are mine (purchased years ago at a garage sale)–original AAA 1950 saddle oxfords, never worn–they fit Mist and I perfectly. The dress I made for myself when I was 19 … Read More
Tabitha’s 10th birthday party. Pictures from top: 1.Tabby’s cake she decorated herself (the centre part) 2. Tabs and Nem Karaoke 3. Mist and friend Karaoke 4. Musical chairs.The party was a great success. The two 3 year olds (Pip and … Read More
Pip and I out and about yesterday afternoon.Tabs Birthday party tonight. Twelve little girls. Karaoke, piniata, musical chairs and hot potato. Tabs insisted on an in-house party. She also insisted on a DQ cake with yellow and blue roses around … Read More
The girls hanging out at their grandparents this past week. Back to the drawing board. Starting a new year a little late due to emergencies. However, I found I could not get back into my old routine of jumping out … Read More
The pics are from this morning. I found an agate rock on our hike.I pray that the two most stressful weeks of this year (life) are behind me.As I have blogged, I have been stricken with gastritis for a month … Read More
Me age 8.Slowly returning to my preacute gastritis self. The one that had chronic gastritis but not acute! Oh yay! It takes a serious illness to make one appriciate the low grade ones!On a good note, I took my mom … Read More
Our darling littlest princess on Christmas morning. She loves to be glam!Recovering slowly from the worst gastritis know to human kind. Missed my first class. My darling mom is here to help with the house and kiddies. I need to … Read More
Mistaya on Christmas morn, trying out a Harry Potter style jelly bean (must be toothpaste rather than vomit flavour–she’s smiling).Peter’s Birthday was on the 2nd and Tabitha’s yesterday. They both had good days. Peter and I went to Avatar–a beautiful … Read More
Dance, Dance, where ever you may be…To celebrate the New Year I treated myself to this uplifting photo series taken of me by Peter. I have had a bug all Christmas holiday and as my dearest confidents know, I don’t … Read More
So happy all my babies are home with their momma again. Mist and Tabs had a wonderful time and I thank Auntie T for being Uber-Auntie and providing them with an amazing holiday and Uncle John for driving the crew … Read More
These are the girls new rooms that we finally finished. They are a result of moving all girls onto the main floor and turning Mist’s room into Peter’s new “man pad.” The carpets will be ripped out and replaced with … Read More
Me making fondue on Christmas Eve–and no I don’t eat Wonderbread–but it is the only kind of toast the children will eat! And the steamed vegetables for the fondue on our new gold table cloth that Robert (Peter’s friend) just … Read More
We had a relatively quiet Christmas Eve. Miranda, John and girls came over for a Swiss fondue (steamed veggies and baget) and games. Peter made his first batch of carmel squares and they were delectable. Christmas Day we went for … Read More
The lovely bride and groom. Their outfits were unusual but tres elegant.I cannot sleep. Well, the truth is that I could sleep. But I am a little stressed so I got up to check out the computer. It’s a role … Read More
Dinner party last night at Miranda and John’s. A lot of hallelujas going on–we’re a dramatic and expressive family! Miranda made the best pizzas: broccoli/cheese curry, greek fig and cheese, and artichoke / mushroom and garlic. No tomato sauce, just … Read More