The weather has finally smartened up for the summer season.
It is so nice to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and soak up the much needed Vitamin D.
In the duration of the next couple of weeks, I am looking forward to lots of socializing that is long over due.
Starting tomorrow I get to go see Eclipse a day early thanks to a great friend that was able to get tickets through work. Thinking back, I have known Shelby for 18 years and it is great knowing that we have stayed in contact all of these years. My "Team Edward" banner is almost complete for tomorrow's screening... Just Kidding Shelb. Lol!
Wednesday evening is also going to be a great night shared with mutual "Twihard" friends by again seeing Eclipse. It will be great to spend the night at the theatre to re-live the book series we love so much. I met Leanne and Nicole through becoming a Mom.
Leanne and I met in pre-natal class over 5 years ago, and I met Nicole through a Mom and Tot class just after Riley was born. It's so great having this social network, and this event is great because it's time out for us as off duty Mom's which doesn't happen often.
Since becoming a "Twihard" I have been to the theatre more in the past year and half than I have for a long time. It truly is a great experience. Brings back memories of those teenage years and good times shared with friends, and who doesn't love popcorn smothered in butter. Being a huge Robert Pattinson fan, I also went to opening night of his film Remember Me, which in my opinion is a fabulous film. I would recommend everyone see it for sure.
I am looking forward to the next few films on his roster as well.
The week following, I have a night out with "Moms on the run". Another great group of Moms in my local area, most of which I have known for 5+ years. We make a point of gathering once a month to get out and do different activities and enjoy each others company, learn about new places to shop, restaurants, products etc. Also, to learn that other Mom's are going through exactly what we are going through as well. Kind of a relief knowing that you're not alone in the world of Motherhood. This event takes place the night before my birthday, so I may have to partake in a couple of cocktails.
Then bring on The Calgary Stampede! Yeehaw!
This exhibition has always held a soft spot in my heart, leaving my mind filled with great memories. I used to go to the parade every year with my Grandma. We would go early to get a curb side seat to get the best view of the spectacle. She would pack us a lunch and snacks to ty us over until lunch as you needed to be there early to get that special seat.
When I was 7 & 8 I was involved with the Young Canadians as a singer/dancer. The big Grandstand show took place in front of a huge crowd on the big stage every night for the ten day affair.
Then I was known as a Calgary Stampede Ranch Girl. Riding a horse carrying a sponsor flag for the grand entry everyday of the Rodeo event. I truly loved this experience. We came flying through the main gate at a full gallop, around the burning ground with flames of the CS brand while holding reins in one hand, flag in the other, hair blowing in front of the grand stand full of people. What a rush, not to mention the behind the chutes view of the rodeo everyday. The job came complete with picture ID to get anywhere I needed to go, some good times were had with some fellow cowgirls.
My Hubby turns 40 on the 14th, so we will be celebrating this big milestone for sure, as well as, our 14th wedding anniversary on the 20th.
All in all, it is shaping up to be a great time with friends and family.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Thankful
So I am sitting here in the quietness of the house as everyone else sleeps. The only noises I hear are the humming of the computer, and the bone chilling howl of the coyotes. I actually don't mind the howling of the coyotes while in the confines of my home. It reminds me of how lucky I am to live here in the country.
Living out in the country comes with a pretty long to do list, but find I am struggling to organize my time accordingly to get the tasks done.
Along with the much needed moisture we have received, the grass has suffered by not having it's weekly manicure, not to mention dandelion control. The progression from bright yellow "flowers" to fine white fluff floating in the air has nothing to be desired. I'm not sure which I despise more, the color yellow in my lawn or the fluff that is all over everything.
The many piles of things needing to find places in the garage or shop seems to be growing, as does the list of things needed for various vehicles and trailers to make them function better.
Maybe the to do lists haunt me as I know that 90 % of these tasks can only be completed when the weather decides to cooperate. When the weather is nice, it's hard not to want to just sit and enjoy it. Our season of summer is a short one with really only 8 weeks to plan and enjoy, leaving a lot of things packed into a very small time slot.
Along with negatives, there are usually positives.
Things I am thankful for :
Living out in the country comes with a pretty long to do list, but find I am struggling to organize my time accordingly to get the tasks done.
Along with the much needed moisture we have received, the grass has suffered by not having it's weekly manicure, not to mention dandelion control. The progression from bright yellow "flowers" to fine white fluff floating in the air has nothing to be desired. I'm not sure which I despise more, the color yellow in my lawn or the fluff that is all over everything.
The many piles of things needing to find places in the garage or shop seems to be growing, as does the list of things needed for various vehicles and trailers to make them function better.
Maybe the to do lists haunt me as I know that 90 % of these tasks can only be completed when the weather decides to cooperate. When the weather is nice, it's hard not to want to just sit and enjoy it. Our season of summer is a short one with really only 8 weeks to plan and enjoy, leaving a lot of things packed into a very small time slot.
Along with negatives, there are usually positives.
Things I am thankful for :
- Waking up in the morning to the sound of robins singing
- Feeling the cool morning breeze coming through the open window
- Seeing young owls learning the ropes from their elders
- The sound of the horses whinnying as we walk down to feed them
- Looking West at the glorious mountains
- The happy grin the kids wear while going on adventures outside
- The wild pansies and roses that grow around the property
- Sunsets
Monday, June 14, 2010
Paths of life......
Grade 10 English class could have been the end to my literary interests, as my teacher was not the encouraging type. She instead focused on the faults of students and not their strengths, and could make an hour long English class extremely painful.
I barley passed that class with a 50% average, not a good start to my high school career.
The following year, I took an English 20/30 and had the most inspiring teacher. Mrs. Beagun chose to see each student as an individual and offer the encouragement needed to succeed.
My over all average in this class ended up as a 90%, a far cry from my 50% in the previous years class with Mrs. "Boring".
I then went onto college, taking a creative writing class and enjoyed it immensely. My career path of choice didn't require me to use my writing skills on a daily basis so I sort of let it fall by the wayside.
Reading has always been a part of my life. Going through fits of reading lots of novels to hardly reading anything. Life got busy, with a few good reads along the way.
It wasn't until I discovered the Twilight series by Stephanie Myer that I became a literary junkie once again. Loving the series and reading each of the four book set more than two times each, it lead me down some different paths I may not have come across otherwise.
The Twilight Saga movies are also high on my "love" list. I have followed the press junkets of the cast learning that most of them are literary buffs as well. It has given me some guidance to my book choices.
I have made 2010 the year to do things I have always wanted to do. Starting a book club has been high on my priority list for some time now, so starting Women, Wine, & Wit has been an exciting journey thus far. Getting together with a great group of ladies and discussing our reads has been great fun.
Also, writing has been another tab on my want to do list and I have put it off for so long not knowing how to start. Having doubts about my skills and wondering if anybody would even want to read my ramblings.
My good friend has a blog, and makes a point of writing more often than I do on my other family blog, and I have been inspired by her writing and decided that I needed to in the words of NIKE "Just Do It".
Not necessarily post entries for other people , but for ME. Being a Mom of two boys is the best and most rewarding experience in the world, but with the recent inception of the book club and other reads, I have come to realize that I need to be an individual Woman for myself along with being a Mom and Wife.
I hope to look forward to posting entries on this blog, and being able to look back at previous posts and notice a difference in my writing skills along the way.
I barley passed that class with a 50% average, not a good start to my high school career.
The following year, I took an English 20/30 and had the most inspiring teacher. Mrs. Beagun chose to see each student as an individual and offer the encouragement needed to succeed.
My over all average in this class ended up as a 90%, a far cry from my 50% in the previous years class with Mrs. "Boring".
I then went onto college, taking a creative writing class and enjoyed it immensely. My career path of choice didn't require me to use my writing skills on a daily basis so I sort of let it fall by the wayside.
Reading has always been a part of my life. Going through fits of reading lots of novels to hardly reading anything. Life got busy, with a few good reads along the way.
It wasn't until I discovered the Twilight series by Stephanie Myer that I became a literary junkie once again. Loving the series and reading each of the four book set more than two times each, it lead me down some different paths I may not have come across otherwise.
The Twilight Saga movies are also high on my "love" list. I have followed the press junkets of the cast learning that most of them are literary buffs as well. It has given me some guidance to my book choices.
I have made 2010 the year to do things I have always wanted to do. Starting a book club has been high on my priority list for some time now, so starting Women, Wine, & Wit has been an exciting journey thus far. Getting together with a great group of ladies and discussing our reads has been great fun.
Also, writing has been another tab on my want to do list and I have put it off for so long not knowing how to start. Having doubts about my skills and wondering if anybody would even want to read my ramblings.
My good friend has a blog, and makes a point of writing more often than I do on my other family blog, and I have been inspired by her writing and decided that I needed to in the words of NIKE "Just Do It".
Not necessarily post entries for other people , but for ME. Being a Mom of two boys is the best and most rewarding experience in the world, but with the recent inception of the book club and other reads, I have come to realize that I need to be an individual Woman for myself along with being a Mom and Wife.
I hope to look forward to posting entries on this blog, and being able to look back at previous posts and notice a difference in my writing skills along the way.
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