What takes you down will make you stronger .

We packed up and went to our ultrasound on Tuesday and when we arrived home on Wednesday we came home to a flooded basement . Might not be so strange for this time of year and everything that has been going on . But we were high and dry but a mistake made by a contractor that was left in our house on Tuesday our pump got unplugged . We got flooded I had my moments and cried the UGLY cry . Then talking to my mom and dad telling them everything that happened . Dad said it just STUFF .  I repeated that line over and over as we saw all the damaged and found more stuff that had been damaged that we forgot was down there. I repeat that line to my kids every time they asked for some of there toys that we cannot have access too because the way our system works down stairs for pump out and such all runs through each other so that means our dirty water has diluted through everything and with me preggos and Izzy allergies  & asthma that means everything that they consider safe needs a high end cleaning but we already been advised that it would not be much . ITS JUST STUFF !!So all my girls stuff is gone . Must admit they are great . Addy says Santa will bring her her fave stuff right mom . I have been a mama that has a rule toys belong in the toy room not upstairs so we have barbies to play with and a few books. Some homemade play dough and crayons and the girls have been real troopers . I have not had access to our home computer as its also down stairs not sure if its survived . My craft room UGH .Its just STUFF !!! I have lost a few very important pictures to us . But all this makes me realize how important it is to store things properly . I could always be worse we could of lost our whole home to a fire or much bigger flood or anything else for that matter . So I will be taking some time to breath and getting the fine details figured out . Will keep you updated real soon . Our main priority is to get everything cleaned to a safe matter for us and to bring a new baby home too . We have had amazing experience with our insurance agent , the cleaning crew that has been traveling from Winnipeg to help out the pregnant lady . We have had great family and neighbours that helped out the first night too . So just to make our house a home again .
Its just STUFF !!! When you started thinking like that it changes everything about the way you think . Maybe has changed us  for the better &  for the long run .
I will report back soon !
And maybe I will have some access to beable to post some pictures.

Life List

So I found myself wanting to dig back to find my life list well here it is I was going to revamp /redo it but the more and more I thought I thought of it its PERFECT its me strange but true these are some of my wish I will do's . SO instead of retyping what I had I thought I will post what I already have.SO I did not edit any of what is listed below I worked on this list in 2010 and had intentions to post it on the New Year but still it sits and waits oh so lonely in my DRAFTS some of these did come off my and my hubby's bucket lists that we sat down and made together and then most of the rest is all me . To Post my LIFE List finally was encouraged by being a daily reader of Deeann and seeing her post her Life list made me revisit my own life list and as
Oprah says live your best life . So saying all that here it is people . So anything in blue is me now and the rest was history .

the new year is here SO lets Welcome TWENTY 11 by posting our wildest dreams , hopes and  life list . I have had a bucket list that Jeremy and I once upon a time put it together the two of us . But I want something alittle more maybe as reminder or a reflection of what we could do if we really wanted too .
So here is my life list in no particular order
learn to drive stick *run a 5 k and then a marathon *ride a street car in San Francisco*shoot a hand gun *go on a cruise with my family *learn to drive and operate a combine correctly *write everyday *donate my hair *swim with dolphins*ride in a hot air balloon *learn to make wine *visit Hong Kong *attend a luau @Hawaii *learn to really use my SLR camera *go parasailing *dog sledding *get a scrap book page published *volunteer at a soup kitchen during a holiday *send a birthday card to everyone I know and that means something to me for a year *try acupuncture*learn to braid my daughters hair*go on a  African safari*learn to really do the smoky eye make up and then really go out some where and party *make pasta from scratch *go to a psychic*meet Oprah *Buy a piece of art *make and eat home made ice cream with loved ones*create a outside oasis @ our farm for us to enjoy *learn to sew well and then make something that someone can actually wear *take a photography class*start and finish a 365 photo project *learn to golf and go out with my hubby *own a canoe and learn to row properly*give a $100 to a complete stranger *buy a cabin looking out to the water *build a tree house with and for my kids *throw a great surprise party for someone I love *go on a holiday for at least 7 days with my mom and sister somewhere hot *start a collection* raise chickens for fresh eggs *find and use a face treatment that will work for me and that I will use everyday too *to make our house a home completely that we will love to be in  and want to be in*Take my kids to a beach where the ocean  is * to have another baby or two (well one of those babies is on its way ....) *putting one of the many creative businesses I have in my head and going for it *Go on a all girls trip that last longer then a day or a weekend *snorkel* get my kids memory books started * Go on a honey moon with my husband some where exotic and just the two of us * Write a children's book and publish it *To get my craft studio up and running as a business* *Date night with hubby that actually makes the calendar and done once a month *
I am sure I will constantly add to this list and wonder why I put some of things on the list but something inside me wanted here to begin with and I will figure it all out one day or another . So here's to dreams , dares , challenges , fears , and stepping out  to whatever the future will bring .

FRESH week ahead .....

Starting the week early this monday morning with all the windows open and fresh country air blowing in . Just seen a herd of geese fly on by and two deer cross the road . Enjoyed the weekend warm weather but this nice weather does not suit all as Izzy's allergies have been put in over drive these days . So one under the weather girl but still making the most of it . Some fresh rhubarb sitting on my counter for some crumble muffins to be made . I sure enjoy our country life and what comes with it too . We have a grass pasture to use for animals but not ready for us to take that on for timing reasons yet ! But have some neighbours that have brought over there horses to enjoy the lush green grass that grows wild out there . So a peak out the back window and you can see horse running around . The novelty has not worn off forr the girls yet and maybe will not wear off I am not sure . Izzy new fave word has gone from Kittie Kittie to horsey quite fast .
Have promised to share our summer to do list and what better day to do that then warm sunshine day too .
So here it is . and this is where the idea sparked from check it out here .

It was made last year to be reusable .SO I had a huge old frame bonus was that it did not have real glass in it as the kids like to check it out often . I used leftover paper that was sitting around my craft room . Its a plastic over top of the paper then I use a sharpie for the writing then I can use a magic Mr. Clean eraser to wash off from year to year .
Last years list was
: fly kites                 : root beer floats
: game night            : outdoor movie              : run threw sprinkler
: concert                 : blow bubbles                : go out for ice cream
: water slides          : family walks                  : hot air balloon ride
: get dad to unplug for a few days                 : swimming lessons
: zoo                      : Exploring                      : camping
: bike rides             : visit a new park to us    : bonfire with colorful smores
: mini golf               : fishing                           : to go to as many different pools
: Red Barn             : visit a library                 : Daytons birthday party    : do a puzzle
: go to the beach    : play dates                     : family pictures                 : pick berries
: country cruising     : bake a treat or 2 or 3   : Toy Story 3                    : kids date night with mom and dad
: Move to farm       : make Popsicles            : host a huge summer bash : garage sale (our own )
: water balloon fight  : crafts , crafts , crafts !
: U.S. Camping trip  : have a picnic
You can see we added simple things and some that needed planning to do or a good day .Not all of it got done some of our ideas are wish list items and some are just to keep our summer motivated to keep moving us its very easy to get in a rut .
Our new list is
: camp                                  : Exploring                                             : summer school days
: Fishing                                : Read books                                        :  Rainbow floats
: Host a summer Party           : Jump rope                                           :  ZOO
: Have a baby                       : Family game night                                : Catch bugs and frogs
: Football Game (RIDERS)   : Hula Hoop                                          : Family photo of 6
: Picnic Party                         : Water Slides                                       : Horse Back Riding
: Quad ride adventure            : Go to the beach                                  :  Water Fight
: Outdoor Movie                    : Family summer Journals                      : Make raspberry jam
: Hot air balloon ride              : Play dates                                           : Fly kites
: Build a sandbox                   : Plant a tree                                          : Swimming Lessons
: Cars 2 Movie                       : go out for ice cream                            : mini golf
: blow bubbles                        : make home made ice cream                : crafty projects
: make sock puppets and put on a show
The list can be as BIG or small as you want it can be simple or detailed , you can leave blanks to add more as you go . It just a list for you to reflect on and keep you thriving to enjoy very part of your summer days as summer only lasts so long . We have enjoyed our summer list .
Today I also let the girls get there craft on this morning while I did up the dishes , so LOVE our keep busy box for the kitchen table .

and heres a bird eye view.

HAPPY MONDAY EVERYONE ENJOY THE BRIGHT SUNSHINEY DAY !

DAY 5 of Photo Fun

Heres what we had for breakfast today !

Mother Load

I was out garage saling today and hit the mother load . Keep checking back for me to share my finds with you .

SO my picture pretty much sucks (super blurry !)as I was trying to take it quick so hubby would not see all my treasures at once.I was creeping in them slowly washing them up and displaying them so they can be appreciated to the intend I had wanted them for and not what did you bring that home for . I found some amazing suitcases , old vintage large jars that I will use for my pantry plus craft studio , old scrub wash board , old watering can that I got thrown in with a whack of old crates , found a large amount of good quality well tooken care of clothes for my oldest daughter , a few baby finds for our MR . Little man and a old vintage stainless steel bread box , a few finds for a friend which I am not sure if she will appreciate them yet as they will just show up on her door step .

I will keep posting my finds as I display them in my home.

31 weeks and still holding on .

I have decided to post my self portrait today as I had NO energy to do so last night . And it worked out perfectly as I had a doctors appointment today and could document my 31 weeks .

31 weeks

Weighing in @ 162 holy man this little guy has gave me a sweet tooth and I cannot deny that . With the girls I craved oranges , smoked oysters , carrots and tons of fruit & veggies . This little man sugar and sweets ! I even had two Pepsi this pregnancy and if anyone knows me I do not drink pop unless it is used to mix a adult drink .
My thyroid is good and my iron is back on track . The baby's heart beat was 155 yesterday ..baby is still small but that is normal for me and my babes So all is good for me and babe we got the thumbs up ,but I also was warned he can come anytime now .Also instead of every second week I will be going every week . And no lifting , pushing , or any sort of extra work is out . How do you do that with two very busy bees at home well you try your best and make the most of it . In the mean time I have to have another ultrasound next week to insure that everything placenta wise was still OK . Alot is riding on this ultrasound . We will either be having this baby very soon or in 5 weeks . Either way I feel confident that all will be well I have two great doctors working together and a great husband dealing with my CRAZY days . With that said I got go create baby announcements , maybe even half pack a bag , and check out what we need as next week maybe my last city visit .
Did I mention that tomorrow is TGIF .
WOO HOO .

June Challenge

Just found a challenge that a friend has found via pinterest .Since  one of my many things to do this year is to sharpen up on my camera skills thought I would hop on board with her as well . What a great idea !!
Here's the month challenges and I hope you all try it out too .

So looking forward to the month of June so much to happen and what a great day to start a new month out on sunshine and warm weather .I am looking forward to blue skies , growing flowers ,fields and green grass. I also have my BIG 29 again birthday coming up this month as well .

Here's my June 1st self portrait ( to be posted tomorrow as I have no energy to download off camera right now )