Monday, December 29, 2008
Yikes!!
Tonight I was making Cam try on shorts before I packed his bag and Kai got really into it. He'd go to the drawer, pull out either a shirt or shorts, then lift his arms or legs until I helped him put them on. It really was cute! When the drawer was empty he had on 3 pairs of shorts, his regular long sleeved shirt, 2 muscle shirts, a swim shirt and a button up shirt I got at the Dominican last winter. He looked like he gained ten pounds! I wish I had a picture but the camera was already packed.
Well, have a great New Years and I'll see you in '09!
~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Pictures
This is Noah's team when they got to play at Rexall. Perry took all of the boys and they all got to skate for about an hour. Cam wandered around when Noah was playing his game and was talking to Kevin Lowe and Mathieu Garon. I don't know if Garon's name is spelt right, but he is a goalie for the Oilers and Lowe is the GM. Noah was ripped off Cam got to meet them and he didn't!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
HI
I'm going shopping tomorrow at THE MALL. Yes, I'm crazy, but totally looking forward to it! Mostly because I'm getting stuff for our trip, and that's exciting! We had to buy some new luggage because we didn't have enough for everyone. Costco had this great bag on sale and so I picked up 5! Who needs that much luggage LOL! They are perfect though for the boys, and they are a bit smaller that what I have, so I needed one, too!
Noah plays on a division 2 hockey team. Yesterday the coach from the div 1 team called him and asked if he would play a game in Lacombe with them. Noah was so excited to be asked. I took Noah and Cam and we watched the game - it was awesome! Noah scored a goal and looked like he fit right in. I was pretty impressed with the team- they gave Noah a round of applause in the change room because he did so good and to say "Thanks for coming!". When we were leaving about 7 or 8 different parents thanked Noah for coming and even thanked me for bringing him. This hockey business is crazy! The parents are so into it and cheer like crazy during the game. O yah - they won 5-2!
Well, I suppose I should go get my dishes done because Perry's brother and his family get here tomorrow night. Yikes! Is it Christmas already??
~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Guess what I'm doing tomorrow
~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
OMGosh!!!
I just booked 6 flights to the Dominican for New Years! Whoo Hoo! This is too crazy - I've never travelled with one child let alone 4. I may need a holiday to recooperate from this vacation!
Monday, December 8, 2008
What do you put in a Christmas basket?
The tags, mints and chocolate bar that went inside. I don't know why the picture is sideways - just tilt your head a little to the right.
update
Saturday, November 29, 2008
My Holiday Baking
Friday, November 28, 2008
Whoo Hoo!!!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Country Living Christmas
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
2 for Cam
I have always been noncommittal on the big debate on whether or not day light savings is a good thing or not. I really don't even know if there is a big debate. It's just always been there. When one of my boys asked hubby why Saskatchewan didn't do the time change, he got "Because it would mess up the chickens." I was impressed someone knew Sask. didn't do the time change.
However, now that I have boys who bus it to school, I'll admit I like the time change. Before it was still dark outside when they left the house, and now it's not! Good enough for me.
My two youngest are out of bed a little earlier in the morning since we turned back the clocks. I don't mind. Back to my five year old...
This morning Cam and Kai came walking into my room at 7 am. My alarm had gone off, and I was getting up, so no worries. I asked Cam if he opened the door for Kai, and got that "Are you dense? Of Course." look that children seem to learn quickly. Last week Kai climbed out of his crib; I was just checking to see if he added opening doors to his arsenal. Cam helped Kai up onto the bed the turned and said to me..."Are you ok if I leave him here with you?" I told him I thought we'd handle it.
After lunch Cam and I were playing this game that he does with his brothers...it's all hand claps and slaps said to a tune and ends with someone getting punched. I just mumble along. About half way through you play a game of rock, paper, scissors. Cam came out with a gun - you know, thumb and forefinger- instead of scissors and sent me another look before he started laughing and said "Where did that come from? "
I tell you, nothing like a 5 year old to keep you young! Love him!
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Happy Halloween!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
County Living
The Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit includes the following products:
Holiday Collection stamp set (six stamps)
Four 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut chipboard
Eight 12" x 12" sheets of die-cut Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 4 double-sided designs)
Four 12" x 12" sheets of Designer Series paper (2 ea. of 2 double-sided designs)
Two 12" x 12" sheets of Whisper White card stock
25 yds. Silver Metallic cord
10 yds. 3/8" Whisper White taffeta ribbon
Pretties Kit brads (20)
Stampin' Dimensionals
Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter (1/2 oz.)
Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive
Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Spot
Old Olive Craft Stampin' Spot
Uninked Stampin' Spot
Whisper White Craft Ink refill
You get everything listed! This is a great deal for just $58.95! Plus shipping and handling and GST of course, but a great deal!
Conatct me (click on my profile, then on "email me") if you want to take advantage of this promotion.
~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani
Monday, October 13, 2008
Just give him a box...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Card Kits on Promotion until October 11th!
ONE WEEK ONLY! October 4-11, 200820% Off All Simply Sent Kitsfeatured on pages 176-177 of the Idea Book & Catalogue. Go to my website (http://www.kaylanistothart.stampinup.net/ )
and click on "Stampin' Up! products", then "Shop Now" and "Specials" to view the kits.
Rock Star Card Elements Kit
#112021, Reg: $18.95, SALE: $15.16
Flower Power Card Elements Kit
#112028, Reg: $18.95, SALE: $15.16
Handmade Holiday Card Elements Kit
#112016, Reg: $20.95, SALE: $16.76
Lifelong Notes Simply Sent Kit
#109868, Reg: $50.95, SALE: $40.76
Sending Happy Thoughts Simply Sent Kit
#109231, Reg: $64.95, SALE: $51.96
(Note: The regular price shows up on this page. The sale price will appear when you add the item to your shopping bag.) You can order as many as you want of each kit with no additional purchase necessary!
Order online or call me today to take advantage of this great promotion!
Bitty Birthday Bash
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
LIfe as I know it...
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
As requested...
Monday, September 22, 2008
OMGosh! Guess what I got?
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
If you could buy happiness, it's at Costco for $249.99
Usually.
I keep it as tidy as I can.
Most of the time.
For about the last month or so though, I'd be done cleaning and not happy with how my house looked. The paint is 5 years old, but not super bad. The windows are clean. The light fixtures are clean. I don't get it. Yes, my carpets need cleaned. Always. Whoever put cream colored carpets in the enrtry way, hall and Living room obviously did not have 4 boys. I don' know why we haven't changed them yet. So, afer looking at my house after I was done cleaning and not happy, I decided the carpets needed cleaned. Off to Costco, and hence the $249.99 for a new carpet cleaner. I could have had someone come and do them, but it would have cost the same and I'd have to keep paying it everytime I wanted clean carpets.
WOW!!! My carpets are clean and I walk into the room and just stand and admire them! My house feels clean again! YAH!!!
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
hee hee hee
Out with the old and in with the new...
Online Ordering is here!
Holy Cow!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
New Website
I've started a new website to showcase the wonderful company I demonstrate for - Stampin' Up!
I'm so excited to group all the cardmaking and crafting together this way. You'll be able to check out all the super specials that are on right now, and see the projects I've completed. Take a peek at my calender if you'd like to join a class that is happening already, or to find a date to host your own workshop (and get great free stamps and products!!). The calender will be up and running soon! Let me know if I can help you get started making wonderful homemade gifts and cards!
Check it out soon and let me know what you think...
www.kaylanistothart.stampinup.net
I will be keeping this blog for my own personal use. How fun!
~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani
Saturday, August 30, 2008
I love these cards!!
I first saw the pattern for these cards here on Roxy's site and knew I had to make some. I absolutely love her site and visit it everyday!
Here is my take on them. I hope you love them, too!
Here it is closed. I opted for ribbon instead of a belly band, but either would work - and both are very cute!
When you untie the ribbon...whoo hooo!...another cute little layer. But...wait for the rest...
Here is the inside - lots of room for a great big message! (Or a smaller one if you prefer...lol!)
Well, I'm off to make some more!
~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani
Friday, August 29, 2008
Can you do this?
The weirdest thing happened today...
I'm going to do some small posts today so stay tuned for more!
~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Yummy, quick, and good for you part 2
1 lb lean hamburger fried then drained.
add 1 cut up pepper, 1 pkg taco sauce and 1/4 cup water. simmer.
mix together 1 Tbsp salsa and 1 tbsp FF sour cream.
put cooked pasta in a bowl, add some meat, top with some skim cheese then a dallop of salsa/sour cream mixture.
Yummy!
This is from the Cooking for Life cook book by Bill Phillips.
Hello!
-Ryan and Noah went to camps at the U of A and had a great time
-Cameron touches the tub at both ends when laying down in it - I'm pretty sure he's going to be the tallest of all the boys
-Kai is walking. weird.
-We bought a new van - 2007 Honda Odyssey. I'll admit I still get a little thrill everytime I go out to leave and see it there.
-Perry is making great progress on the front yard!!! He's the best!
-Costco has the new Stephenie Meyers book - Breaking Dawn - on for $13.99
-the new catalogue for Stampin' Up! should be here anyday now. Very exciting.
Have a great day!
~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Quick, easy, good for you and yummy!
I'm doing a new eating/workout program and am trying to cook better. I came across this chili recipe and decided to try it out. Everyone loved it! All my boys, and 2 of the neighbour kids scarfed this down and I only had about 1 cup in leftovers. I went to eat it for a snack and it was already gone! Try it out:
1lb ground turkey cooked with 1/2 an onion
add 1 lg can of cut tomatoes and 2 cans of pork and beans.
season with cumin and chili powder
simmer for 1 hr. (or 20 minutes as I did)
Really, thats it.
We loved it!
Sunday, July 6, 2008
too funny!
Happy Campers
My lemonade card
I've been sorely lacking...
...in the card department lately!
I used Melissa's inspiration and did up a bunch of thank you cards quickly. Kai got into my craft room - Ryan had to rescue him off my table- so I'm missing a few cards, but I did 16 in total. It is satisfying to see a pile of cards after just a short time!
A few more thank yous. I'm tryint to use up my DP and the in colors that will no longer be "in."
I'm pretty sure this one was cased from Andrea. I love her stuff!!
~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Stampin' Up!
I'll be hosting a party in August featuring these new products...you won't want to miss it!! Watch here for more details coming soon! I'm getting excited just thinking about it...and its 2:30 am here now, so it has to be good for me to keep my eyes open! I can't wait to show you and hear what you think!
We've been having a run of beautiful weather and I haven't made it to my stampin' room in a bit, but I plan on changing that soon! I do have a card to share with you that is just too cute! Lemonade, anyone?? I'll post it tomorrow...
Well, on the 2:30 am note, I'm heading off to bed.
~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani
Cammy, Cammy, Cammy....
So, we pretty much have it drilled into Cam's brain that he is NOT TO GO IN THE POOL WITHOUT A SWIM SHIRT ON!!!!! The poor boy takes after his dad and is as white as can be. However, he really should have changed out of his Sunday shirt and put a swim shirt on before he jumped on in! It was soo hot on Sunday I couldn't say no. I was jealous just watching him!
To throw a 10 year olds party have...
1) The swimming pool. It was too cold for me, but the boys had fun! Luckily the weather held off and didn't start raining until the last boy was being picked up!
We had to drain the pool today because there was a big leak. I thought I could just top up the water every now and then, but, no. So, we drained it today, I'll patch it in the morning and hopefully fill it again tomorrow night. We'll have warm water again when it's time to put it away for the summer...LOL! It won't be that bad, but I am sad because it was nice and warm and now we have to start all over again!
2) The Astro Jump. This one came with boxing gloves and everything! Who doesn't love astro jumps at parties??
3) BBQ. This is what happens when you have the hamburgers from Costco that are 40 for $21 and a really dirty drip pan! ROFLOL!! (If my house isn't getting cleaned the BBQ for sure needs help! In my defense, if I waste a day cleaning that could turn into 25% of my summer GONE! You never know. Enjoy the warm weather when its here, I say! The burgers are pretty greasy and the drip pan was REALLY dirty. No worries though, I just turned the bbq off, let the flames do the cooking and then turned it back on when the flames were gone. Finished cooking the burgers and we're good to go!
My drip pan has now been changed, if you were wondering!
4) A pop guzzling contest. Noah picked Fresca. Yuck! No wonder we had boys spitting it out. I don't blame them, really.
5) The attendees. This is about 3/4 of the boys that were there. Noah is off to the right sitting in a chair opening presents. He mostly got money - holy cow the kid cleaned up. $90. He and his dad (grammar??) went out and got new goalie pads, a blocker and glove. I hope I get $90 when it's my birthday again.
6) I didn't get a picture, but we also had guitar hero and rock band on the Wii for them. It's pretty funny to be upstairs and listen to 10 boys singing "Roxanne" at the top of their lungs! Good times.
I have to admit, it is really nice at this age that I don't have to entertain the boys - just get everything going and let them ruin the house -oops, i mean, run all over the house. All I had to do was collect everyone for the pop guzzling and then cake eating and birthday song singing.
Well, one boy done for another year. Whatever will I do until the next birthday rolls around? Lets see...that would be Ryan turning 12. Holy cow! I'm much too young for this!
~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani