IT'S ALL GOOD!

What a deal!!

2011-01-26T09:09:00.003-07:00

I was just telling Perry I needed someone to come clean my house...check this out today only!!

http://www.dealfind.com/edmonton/alkuntzcleaning?a=afe4cb3a84f2

~Happy {NOT} cleaning!

Midnight Train by Noah S.

2010-11-18T09:59:00.003-07:00

Why is it always Cam?

2010-11-18T09:07:00.002-07:00

Is it his age? Cameron right now is hilarious. Or profound. Or frustrating. Or just crazy. Mind you, Noah is too. Maybe its just boys. 2 of mine seem sane though. Ok, just one of mine. Ryan is going to have to support us all I can just tell!

Cam comes in from outside and says "I think I'm allergic to snow."
"Why?" I asked.
"Because everytime I go out in it, my nose gets red."
heehee.

~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani

What a fiasco

2010-10-30T10:15:00.002-06:00

The red slide in the picture is the skyscreamer.

What does your 7 year old do while lost at WEM waterpark?
Let me start at the beginning.

Last night we had some free tickets to the waterpark from Noah's hockey team so Cam, Noah and I went. Sounds like fun, right?

We get there and the family change room is under construction so Cam has to go in with Noah. Not a big deal, really, but there were a lot of people there.

I get changed, go out to the waterpark and wait for the boys.
And wait.
And wait.
And some more.
Finally, Noah comes out with Cam still in his clothes. Cam dropped his swimsuit and they can't find it.
Ok. I send Noah out to play with his friends, take Cam to the entrance of the waterpark and get a male worker to help me out.
He takes Cam into the changeroom to look for his suit and comes out 10 minutes later.
No luck, can't find it.

While I was waiting for them I was thinking Cam's suit is inside out and so the same color as the back of his towel...I wonder if its wrapped up in there and he just can't see it.

I sent the worker back in to open their locker and yup, there it was.

However, the worker did not come back to the front and tell me all was well...he got hung up in the changeroom for 20 minutes and in the meantime Cam gets changed and goes out to play.

I am waiting again.
And again.
And again.

We have now been at the waterpark for 45 minutes. The worker comes out to tell me Cam found his suit and I am left now trying to find Cam in all the chaos of a zillion hockey teams all in the same, big, place.
Not an easy thing.

I am walking around looking for Cam and Noah ends up finding me and has a crying Cam with him.

It seems Cam was happy as could be doing his thing and he wanted to go down the skyscreamer. He is tall enough to do it so they didn't stop him at the top. However, he can't swim the full distance at the bottom in deep water so he ends up having to be rescued by a lifeguard.

This is when Noah found him. Noah actually watched "some kid" go down by himself and thought it was funny because he didn't realize it was Cam. That probably would have made it funnier.
Noah takes control of Cam and finds me. Thank goodness!

Now, why is Cam crying when he's had the adventure of his short lifetime?

"Cam, why are you crying?"

"The lifeguard" who saved my life "said I can't swim anymore without a parent."

"Of course you can't - you're 7! It's ok, I'm here now."

"But I can't go swimming without a parent."

"Cam, I'm you're parent."

"Oh. Let's go then." All tears have miraculously stopped.

To finish this story when it was time to go I forgot the code to get into my own locker and spent 15 minutes trying to figure it out. Luckily it did eventually work but the boys were left at the front finding out what it felt like to wait for someone.

Sheesh!

my boys

2010-10-21T19:29:00.005-06:00

Yah! I scrapbooked again! Do you think this is too feminine for boys? Maybe once I add the pics of Perry and I side by side it'll be ok.
Pictures were taken here .

~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani

I'm back!

2010-10-20T22:00:00.002-06:00

But I have no idea when I'll return!
I've decided not to let the blog take over my life and use up my oodles of free time, but I love showing and telling my family and friends what we've been up to. So, check back (weekly?) and maybe you'll be surprised!
My life right now...sports. All in all, not a bad thing to be involved in. I'm hoping to install a lifelong habit in my children. Ryan hasn't decided yet what how he'll be active, but we're working on him! Noah is hockey all the way. However, I took him to a running clinic with me at the Running Room today and he beat us all at 5 km. Cam loves hockey (defense, of course) and is so excited to start basketball on Monday. I have always said only one sport at a time, but he conned me into it as bball is only 1 night a week, and hockey is mostly on weekends. Kai will do anything! Right now he loves to go skating and it is such a good time! What is funnier than taking a 3 year old skating who, when he falls, makes snow angels and then gets stuck to the ice? Seriously, I had to go pull him up. Note to self, don't dress him in polar fleece again because it really does stick to the ice. Who woulda thunk it? I can't believe how good Kai is getting on skates, either. The first time we went he staying between my legs holding onto my knees. Now, he won't let me help him at all. He has a support thingy we take for him to use...and he does. He skates as fast as he can (pretty funny because he actually runs on the ice) then pushes the support thingy away from him and then chases it. When we go next time I'm going to record it so you can laugh with us.

Promise, next time I'll have pictures!

~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani

Women's Race 2010

2010-08-31T08:36:00.003-06:00

Calgary, Shouldice Park, Aug 29th.

We were right outside Kristi's old back yard (I reconized the KFC at the corner, and then the park we met at years ago for our family reunion...back when the family wasn't quite so big!) OH Kristi - Angie took me to a diner (that was closed both times, dang it) that was right beside the quilting store you used to go to...in that weird cul-de-sac across from a chateau something or other home decorations and really expensive clothes store. We also passed by Jess and Brian's new home...didn't stop in though because I wasn't 100 % sure and didn't have the address.

This woman was an inspiration to me...82 years old and running the 5 km. What was truly cool to watch was the group she was with joined her at the last turn in the race and crossed the finish line with her. Really, it brought tears to my eyes...what a great team and show of support to each other.

Me and Ang. Happy to be done...not quite warm yet but we've added extra layers already.

Yah Jaina! Ang and Jaina ran as a mother-daughter team. So proud of you both!

This was on our way to the race...please notice the rain on the window. We weren't too hopeful it would stop before the race started...and it didn't!

I really enjoyed this race. Not my usual running song, but there is something right about running along the river and listening to Mary G. Blige and Andrea Bocelli sing "Bridge Over Troubled Waters". Of course I ended with my go to song..."Paradise by a Dashboard Light" by Meatloaf, played really, really, loud!

Can't wait until next year!

Kaylani

Popcorn Olympics

2010-08-24T09:49:00.004-06:00

Shari passed on some fun popcorn games for FHE along with the parable of the Popcorn Seed (we likened it unto the parable of the 10 talents). It was so silly and my boys loved it. It doesn't matter how old you are, the desire to blow popcorn across the floor never fades. Noah called it the Popcorn Olympics and wants to do it again. Thanks Shari!

Kai was hilarious! He crouched down and sucked each popcorn piece off the paper and laughed so loud when we yelled DON'T EAT PETE! at him.

Other games included tossing popcorn into each others mouth's and seeing who had the longest popcorn throw.
Too fun!

~happy poppin'
Kaylani

Jason and Joanne's lake

2010-08-24T09:32:00.004-06:00

Some big boys...

some little boys...
one hot mama...

one silly boy...

and one cute girl!!

This all adds up to one great day at the lake!
It probably has an official name but I don't know what it is. Thank you, Jason, for taking the boys on the boat...They talked about it all the way home.
~Thanks for stopping by,
Kaylani

trek

2010-08-24T09:26:00.003-06:00

Ryan and Noah got to experience Trek this summer...man did that bring back memories of when I went!
All they could take had to fit inside one 20 gallon bucket plus a bag for their sleeping bag and pillow.

They both had a great time and said they would go again. (Well, Noah recanted that a few days later and said he might go again...)

~Cheers,
Kaylani

Wet, but HAPPY!

2010-07-11T20:38:00.006-06:00

Calaway Park in the rain. Everyone should do it once.

Ryan and Noah had a great time running around with Becca and Emily and Cam and Kai hung out with 8 other cousins. We hung around until the {almost} very end and capped the day off with warm fresh donuts.

I think those were the most delicious donuts I've ever tasted!

~til dryer times,

Kaylani

Before and After

2010-07-11T20:33:00.003-06:00

Ok, so I can't figure out how to flip the pictures, so you after and before.
Just for fun one of these days I'll scan in the before before picture, where he is 11 and just getting the braces on. Holy doodle what a change!
I have one happy 13 year old around the house these days!

~Happy smilin'
Kaylani

Go Hockey Canada!!

2010-07-11T20:18:00.005-06:00

There was a big celebration at Commonwealth the end of June for all the Canadian Olympic Hockey winners. At the same time the honored our military. It was a beautiful night to hang outside and enjoy the show. George Canyon preformed and a fighter jet flew overhead. 61 of 64 olympic hockey players were there including Luongo and Messier...Pronger wasn't there so no one could boo him. The neatest part I think was when they patched in the pilot's mic so we could all hear him talk as he flew by. Totally cool.

~Happy summer!

Kaylani

2 more sleeps

2010-06-27T18:17:00.002-06:00

I can hardly wait! 2 more sleeps until summer holidays! Yah!! I think I'm more excited that my boys are. How can this be? I don't know, and I don't care...SUMMER HOLIDAYS!!!!

I saw a sign today that was something about a good day being where laziness and respectability meet. This is my goal for the next 8 weeks.

~see you in september

Kaylani

1574

2010-06-09T09:59:00.002-06:00

1574. This is quite a large number.
Do you have 1574 of anything?
How about buttons in your sewing room
or lego,
or how many times you've thought about what to make for dinner.
Do you even know 1574 people on a first name basis?
How about well enough to put them as a contact in you phone?
Apparently my husband does.
He has, no joke, 1574 different contacts in his cell.

It is a running joke with us that wherever we go we run into someone hubby knows.
In an aisle at the grocery store in Hawaii? Yes.
In the airport coming home from Mexico? Yes.
On top of Whistler? Yes.
On a flight home from Winnipeg? Yes.

When I bought my bluetooth for the van the telus guy was telling me about how it downloads your contacts from your cell. He stopped talking and chuckled saying "Well, not Perry's phone. Probably can't handle that many numbers."
Even telus man had never seen that many contacts in a cell before, and thats saying something.

What can I say? I guess he's a personable kinda guy.

I wish it were the number of times I didn't have to clean the bathroom.

Thanks for stoppin' by!
Kaylani

Deep Thoughts

2010-06-03T20:17:00.006-06:00

So as I was sweating away on the treadmill the other day I got thinking about the term "losing weight". Why do we say this? Losing something is easy. You have it, and then you don't. You don't have to think about losing it, you just do. It takes no work what so ever. What about reducing the number on a scale is easy? We know exactly where those extra pounds went. They are not lost at all! It takes blood, sweat, and frequently tears. We really need to change this term to something else. How about Finding Thin~ness, or becoming physically lighter. That one rolls off the tongue quite nicely. Do you think it'll catch on?
~Cheers,
Kaylani

Seriously?

2010-05-29T19:31:00.004-06:00

May 29th? Seriously?

Do you think there is any chance these are going to survive?

~Praying for warmer weather,
Kaylani

crafting again...

2010-05-26T10:01:00.004-06:00

So I made these cute handouts for visiting teaching this month. I am going to put some cookies inside. It talks about weaving the gospel into our lives.

Simple, easy, fun to do.It has totally reminded me how much I love crafting! This is a really bad time to remember that as on my "to do" list this week I have:

finish emptying boxes from our move almost a year ago. Dang my sister who moved 6 weeks ago and doesn't have a box to be found in her house. I've been inspired {feel guilty} and need to get this done!
finish cleaning out the flower bed at the front of the house. The previous owners planted a really ugly tree and put really ugly rocks all around it. I've got the tree out (to be replaced with bubbling boulders) and the rocks on the sidewalk. Now I just need to put the rocks somewhere else, get the water rocks and then spread black bark all around. It'll look great!
dig out all the plants/weeds beside the driveway and cover with black bark.
Figure out how to put my tomato plants in the yard somewhere where Rollie won't pee on them. Maybe on a plank supported by saw horses. I'm not looking for it to be an eye sore though...
change about 50 light bulbs in my house.
hang some pictures.

Pick and choose,right? But I want to do it all!

~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani

Livin' the good life

2010-05-12T18:21:00.003-06:00

It's Martinelli's Sparking Apple Juice. No, really!

Prayers

2010-05-04T18:59:00.002-06:00

"Cam, will you bless the food please?"
"OK."
"....and please bless that we can all grow 2 feet overnight..."
I'll skip on that one, please, but I guess its important to a 6 year old!"

hhhmmm...

2010-05-04T18:56:00.002-06:00

Do you ever wonder if the verification word you have to type it to publish a comment on someone elses blog is a real word?
According to the Official Scrabble Players Dictionary "Puncrail" does not exist.
Good thing too, because I have no idea what it means.

Don't you hate it when...

2010-05-04T18:34:00.003-06:00

your mashed potatoes turn into white glue?
your 3 year old feeds your dog half a container of doggie treats?
a laundry soap sheet sneaks past the guard on the washer drain hose and plugs it all up?
you didn't buy a really cool flower pot at Costco and now they are all gone?
It snows in May?
Your 3 year old knows the real name of guns because of an ipod app?
You go downstairs for the first time in who knows how long and its a DISASTER???
You son empties the toilet paper role because he wants to make a gun with the tube its on?

But don't you love it when...

Your boys have a contest at the dinner table to see who can eat the most asparagus?
you beat your best score at Whizz Word?
Your 6 year old tells you he likes your hair that way without any prompting?
Your hubby comes home for "lunch"?
You figure out how to do something on the computer all by yourself even though your 6 year old could have done it for you?
You 11 year old has to bake a cake tonight because its one of his chores?
You figure out what to do for your Sunday calling before Saturday night?
You 13 year old snuggles with your baby just because?
You try a new recipe and everyone eats it?

It's been a good day!

~Thanks for stopping by.

Kaylani

{clever title here}

2010-04-24T10:49:00.005-06:00

The other day I tried hot yoga. Have you heard of it? You go into a room that is 35 degrees with a high humidity level and then delude your mind and body into thinking it is fun to hold yourself in positions that take extreme balance and concentration. Neither of which I have.

Here I am balancing,

hinging forward,

extending my arms forward,

stretching my leg to the wall behind me,

lifting my core,

relaxing my shoulders,

having a party on my face,

and I look down and see...

really dirty feet. Egads!

Now I have to spend the next 45 minutes pretending no one else can see my filthy feet.

That's what I get for wearing flip flops before its dry outside.

But, you know what?

It was a lot of fun!

playing

2010-04-21T09:52:00.006-06:00

We have an exchange student staying with us for a week and so have been kept busy trying to show him around. In the last 4 days we have:

been to the WEM waterpark

biking 3 times

shopping

bowling.

Phillippe and Ryan have been to the

U of A

Drumheller

The Ledge grounds

WEM Galaxyland

and vertically inclined, a rock climbing place.

I can't remember the last time I've been to some of these places!

2 days ago we spent the day at Perry's Dad's house.

Trampolines, dogs, horses, electic trucks and hot dogs. Can't ask for much more!

Cam getting double bounced by Ryan and Noah:

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

try something new

2010-04-12T18:37:00.002-06:00

Check out this game and tell me what you score. It's a cross between scrabble and yahtzee.
Be careful though, its addicting!
Seriously, tell me what you score. I think I need to study up on my vocabulary.
Mom - TRY THIS OUT!

makeup vs. racing stripes

2010-04-12T18:08:00.003-06:00

hee hee.
Noah and I were on our way home from the mall when I got his theory on makeup vs racing stripes.
I think I know his opinion on every vehicle out there due to our time in the van.
I know he likes the new camaros.
I know he likes hummers.
I know he LOVES racing stripes.
He knows I HATE racing stripes.

The theory goes something like this:
Men like racing strips the same that women like makeup. Men don't understand why women like makeup, but they use it anyways. And the woman likes it. Women don't like racing strips but men do, so they buy cars with stripes on them. It doesn't matter why, just that everyone's happy.

Maybe if all racing stripes looked like this women would like them better.

~Thnks for stopping by!

Kaylani

What does this mean?

2010-04-09T18:22:00.003-06:00

I see this sign on lots of vehicles but its purpose eludes me.

Does it mean I'll feel sorrier than normal if I hit their vehicle? Because really, I'll feel very sorry already. Does it mean I'll try harder to drive safer around them? I'm trying to drive my best all the time, and again will feel sorry if I hit them.

I think it really means to beware of those vehicles because they may at any time move unpredicatably because the driver is trying to find a soother, get the bottle out from under the seat or get that last fry from out of the bag!

{lightbulb}

2010-03-29T19:03:00.003-06:00

So I was driving the other day with my 13 year old riding shotgun. He is staring out the window and lets out a loud, long {SIGH}.
"What are you thinking about?" I asked.
"Nothing at all" was the reply.
I thought about that for a minute and this big lightbulb went off in my brain.
I really do think men can sit, stare out the window and think about nothing. That is a novel idea for me because I think as women, that doesn't happen a lot.
Really, truely, males can do, say and think NOTHING! Huh.
Lightbulb.

Do your men do this?

NEW BLOG!!!

2010-03-24T16:35:00.006-06:00

Hi!
So I've gone and fallen in love. Again. Have you seen the new "My Digital Studio" by Stampin' Up!? What's not to love? I've started a new blog that I'll be using for projects completed using this fabulous softwear. Make sure you leave a comment on it and tell me what you think. You can access it by clicking on My Digital Scrapblog on the right hand side under My Blog List.
~See you there!
Kaylani

My sisters and me...

2010-03-24T11:36:00.001-06:00

My sisters and I try to get together once a year at my mom's with no husbands, children or other things to distract us from being...whatever we want or doing whatever we want! Free weekend!! Thanks mom and dad, Love you!

1 hr bread recipe

2010-03-22T12:01:00.002-06:00

Here it is with all the appropriate links.

10 1/2 cups bread flout (do not use all purpose) I used multigrain
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp salt
3 rounded tbsps instant yeast
3 tbsp liquid lecithin (squeeze or pour directly into bowl, do not measure, its a pain to clean up)
4 cups hot tap water

Mix dry ingredients. all lecithin and water. mix for 1 minute and check consistency. if dough is too dry add more water. Dough should be very sticky. Mix for 5 minutes. spray counter and pans with Pam. Shape loaves and cover with a dish cloth for 25 minutes. bake at 350 for 25 minutes. This makes 4 loaves.

*For whole wheat bread use the same recipe but add one cup of applesauce as part of the hot water and 1 additional tablespoon lecithin. Mix for 10 minutes.

Where this recipe came from
Info on Lecithin

I'm not sure where mom bought her lecithin but I think she said Hill's Panty. I'll find out for you.

Happy Baking!
Kaylani

Cam sledding

2010-03-22T11:39:00.003-06:00

Thanks for stopping by!

Cameron

2010-03-19T16:44:00.002-06:00

Just figuring out how to put a video on here. That'll teach me to shoot it sideways! Happy watching.

Yummy

2010-03-16T14:23:00.003-06:00

4 loaves of bread, 60 minutes total. Not bad at all! The boys ate one loaf while it was still hot.

Manzanillo, Mexico, February 2010

2010-03-16T14:05:00.002-06:00

The whole reason I wanted to go to Mexico was for the quacamole. And really, Cansuelos restaurant was right on the beach and soooo good! Worth every penny!

The market. Also right off the beach.

lovely picture, isn't it?

The view out our 16th floor balcony.

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

Dominican Dec 2009

2010-03-16T13:46:00.003-06:00

With my sister Devonee and SIL Jessica.
we zipped across 8 lines,

Had 18 pairs of shoes all the same size...

climbed, slid and jumped down 25 waterfalls,

and had a fantastic time together!

December 2009

2010-03-16T13:43:00.002-06:00

Christmas 2009 Montreal

2010-03-16T13:28:00.003-06:00

Cameron - 6 yrs Noah - 11 yrs

Ryan - 13 yrs

This isn't the picture I thought it was when I uploaded, but I can't figure out how to delete. Imagin 4 boys all tangled up in this play thingy.

Kai - 2 yrs

Some new home decor

2010-03-16T13:19:00.002-06:00

I'm going to take a closer picture of the coat rack and wreath for you to see, but right now my camera battery is charging.

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

It's the law.

2010-03-16T13:14:00.001-06:00

Buckle up.

cousins

2010-03-02T11:22:00.001-07:00

Some cute ones of Kai and Kennedy.

FHE

2010-03-02T11:17:00.003-07:00

Okay, there might be something wrong with playing Liar's Dice for FHE, but it was pretty darn funny. Everytime it was Kai's turn he would shake his dice, cover them up so no one could see, pout, then yell "LIAR!!" and throw one of his dice in the pot. Love it!

family (in Edmonton) gathering

2010-03-02T11:05:00.001-07:00

big ideas

2010-03-02T10:54:00.002-07:00

I had this great idea to catch up on my blogging by posting pictures from the things that happened in December, January and February. It'd be quick to do and look at and get me caught up. Well, Perry bought me a camera to take with me when I went to the Dominican with my fab sister and SIL. It was great! The camera and the trip. But now I'm trying to get those pictures off the camera and the computer won't read the card. They are there. I can see them on the camera, but stinkin' thing won't transfer to the computer. So, take my word for it that I was gonna share....LOTS! And I will as soon as I get this figured out.

Adios!
Kaylani

2009-11-06T12:26:00.004-07:00

What are you doing tonight?

2009-10-08T19:42:00.002-06:00

Well, I have 10 minutes. Ok, 15, if Cam and Kai keep coloring. Noah is at Mutual and Ryan is at a meeting for an exchange to Montreal he wants to go on. And Grey's starts in 20.

This is my new color and 'do. You can't really see the color, but its got a bit of red in it. Not too much because I do wear quite a bit of pink, but some. And its not really so flat in 3D. I guess you just have to come see me if you want to see it for real. Cam took the picture.

We are home for the holidays. (My thoughts and prayers are with my BFF Angie and her parents this weekend. We were going to visit but her dad had a stroke...I'm sure they'd appreciate your prayers, too) If you are, too, and have a turkey you can come on over and share it if you want. I'll even put it in the oven for you. We'll have to squish the baking between some university basketball, AAA hockey, homework, swimming and laundry, though. It CAN be done! Those are my plans...what are yours?

I parked in the garage yesterday. (You may recall that my goal was to do so before there was snow on the ground. I barely made it. By, like, 12 hrs.) This is a huge thing. HUGE. Perry helped.

My time is up.

I hope you have a wonderfully warm evening and that Izzy starts taking care of herself, Alex stops pestering her and McDreamy gets to keep his job. And marries Meredith for real.

~Thanks for stopping by (after all this time!)

Kaylani

2009-10-08T19:32:00.003-06:00

Good evening.

This is a picture of the chaise in our front entry, as well as a couple of coach potatoes. It is now 2 months later and I still love the shape and color of it. YAH! (the chaise, not the coach potatoes.)

Home Decor

2009-08-16T21:25:00.004-06:00

Just a short little blog because I'm tired and want to go to bed. These pictures are to keep my mom happy...
Cameron, Kai and Kyle in my tub.
our front entry.

This is my favorite new thing! I love how the letters fit above the door perfectly!

~Good night!

Kaylani

AFTER!!!!

2009-07-16T17:25:00.003-06:00

I know the boulders look a bit like the twin towers, but the shrubs behind them will be 6' when grown so they will be a nice back drop, I think. We were going to put a few big boulders and shrubs on the bark chips, but decided to let the new owners do that! I wanted a bench, too.

~Cheers,

Kaylani

YAH!!

2009-07-09T11:31:00.004-06:00

From this...

ok, so I was going to put a before and after picture for our front lawn on, but realized I don't have an "after" picture to post. I opened the door to go outside to take a picture and stopped. It is raining. Hard. I think I'll wait for the after picture. However, my front yard is beautiful! New sod and a great double decker flower bed made out of rock with bubbling boulders in the middle. Too bad we are moving in 2 weeks! The landscaping is done already at the new house - we are just adding a water feature in the back yard because I love the sound of running water when I'm outside. I'll post pictures when I get them!

I hope it stops raining soon as I'm going to Kenny Chesney tonight at Commonwealth!

Miquelon Lake

2009-07-09T11:25:00.003-06:00

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

Uses for jello

2009-06-27T20:57:00.003-06:00

For work I rent out inflatable jumping rooms. I get all kinds of phone calls asking if we rent other items...like dunk tanks or cotton candy machines and the like. This morning, though, I had my best request yet.

"Good morning, Astrojump."

"Hi. Do you have a recipe for jello?"

"Excuse me?"

"I'm looking for a recipe for jello. I want to fill a pit with jello and then wrestle in it."

"Ah, ok. Sorry, I don't have a recipe that big!"

What would you have said?

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

conversation with Cam

2009-06-22T17:20:00.003-06:00

"How was your field trip to the greenhouse today, Cam?"

"Booorrring. I had to miss recess and everything."

"You didn't do anything fun?"

"No, I did this (wave arms around in front of your face) to keep the misquitos away, but one sneaky one got through and so, look, I have a bite!"

Funny, I feel the same way about sperm.

JUST TO CLARIFY - I AM NOT PREGNANT. I WAS ACTUALLY THINKING ABOUT MY LAST CHILD WHEN I WROTE THAT. !! DUE TO ALL THE PRECAUTIONS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE IF I EVER DO GET PREGNANT AGAIN YOU WILL KNOW FOR SURE THAT THE LORD WORKED AROUND OUR PLANS!!

Drumheller May Long Weekend

2009-06-08T18:48:00.004-06:00

Kai sharing his smore's.

Noah and Cam reenacting one of the displays at the Tyrell Museum. Too funny! At first I didn't know what they were doing with Cam on the floor and Noah stepping on him, but as soon as I looked at the display I figured it out. Just a little bit slow am I!

Kai at the top of the World's Largest Dinosaur in downtown Drumheller.

Ryan and Brittany at the reptile museum. No, he didnt bring her home as a pet.

This hill was right behind out camping site. It was great because it kept the boys entertained all weekend. One time, Ryan was going up and Noah decided not to. Then, 3 teenage girls in bikini tops and shorts started up the hill...Noah changed his mind and up he went to see if he could bet the girls to the top. Later that day one of the girls recognized him at the bumper boats and stopped to chat. So it begins...

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

hot date!

2009-06-08T18:37:00.002-06:00

Hubby called me the other day and said he had a date planned for us. Yah! He usually has good ideas...he came home with a Mustang convertible that he had rented for the weekend!! I am of the opinion that if you have a car it's not really a sports car unless it is a convertible. I LOVE THEM!!! Someday I will own one...We had so much fun driving around on a gorgeous night with the top down. We even went to dinner on the other side of the city just so we could drive there! I hope the next time your hubby plans a date he makes it something you like as well!!

~Thanks for stopping by!

We're moving!!!

2009-05-21T08:55:00.004-06:00

This is my new house!!! We looked at probably 40 houses and by far this was the one. 4 Bedrooms upstairs, main floor office....and...

and upstairs laundry room!!!

Now I just have to wait until July to move. The good thing about that is there is lots of time to dejunk before we go. The bad thing is there is lots of time to dejunk before we go!

~Wish me happy packing!

Kaylani

What ever you're doing, make sure you wear a great pair of shoes!

2009-04-28T11:22:00.000-06:00

STAMPS FOR SALE!!!

2009-04-24T21:10:00.005-06:00

I have a tonne of stamps that I am letting go onto a better home...I'm trying to make room for some great new ones!
Once you let me know what stamps you really can't live without they need to be paid for within 48 hrs or I'll let the next person on the list get a shot at owning them. Sorry, but I gotta keep things movin'!
I'll work over the weekend to get these linked to pictures, but I thought I'd get the list up now. To see a set click the link for this website, then locate the stamp set using the title.
Remember there is no GST or Shipping and Handling! Enjoy the savings!

This is how I'll list them:
NAME (#in set) Price.

Background stamps: (1) $10:
Soft Swirls SOLD
Dots and daiseys
big blossom
crosshatch
By Definition
Print pattern
well worn words
french script
dotted
Word by Word
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Fishy Friends (6) $8
A to Z accents (12) $10
Weather or Not (4) $8
Greetings Galore (8) $12
All About Occassions (4) $8
For a Friend (6) $8
Lots of Thoughts (6) $8
Birthday Whimsy (5) $5
So Many Scallops (4)$ 5
Itty Bitty Backgrounds (4) $5
Cute Converse (12) $8
Classic Pick ups (5) SOLD
Tag Line (7) - SOLD
It's your birthday (9) $10
All Around Argyll (9) SOLD
Friendship Blooms (5) $6
Delight in Life (6) $6
Sweet and Sassy (8) $8
Polka Dots and Petals (8) SOLD
Tags so Much (6) SOLD
Journalling Fun (4) $8
Holiday Blocks (8) $8
Sweet Shapes(12) $10
Made from Scratch (4) SOLD
Circle of Friendship (8) $12
Painted Posies (8) $8
Alphabet Soup (4) $5
Gently Falling (4) $5
Noteworthy (9) $8
Pocket Full of Posies (4) $5
Doodle That (4) SOLD
Snow Flurries (6) $5
So Very (6) $12
Be happy (6) $12
All I have Seen (4) $6
Friendship Blooms (5) $6
Perfect presentation (11) $12
riveting (8) $8
Happy Harmony (6) $6
Double Line Doodles (9) $12
Too Terrific Tags (6) $6
Very Punny (8) $10
Say it Simply (4) $5
Punchbox Tags (6) SOLD
Fashion Statements (12) $10
All About U (12) $12
Simply Said (11) $12
Time Well Spent (12) $16
All Through the Year (8) $8
Seasons Greetings (8) $12
Peaceful Wishes (5) $12
Make it Count (8) $$8
Thats nice (4) $6
Small Script (4) $5
A Little Love (12) SOLD
Letter Patterns (3) $10
Springtime Stems (8) $5
Trim the Tree (6) $8
Much Appreciated (4) $5
Winter Patches (4) SOLD
Dream Come True (8) $10
Polka Dots and paisley (6) SOLD
Dare to be Fabulous (6) $15
Merry (8) $8
___________________________
Accessories:
Urban west Rub Ons SOLD
Love and Happiness Rub Ons $6
Cuttlebug $20
15/16" Satin Choc Chip Ribbon $6
Stylized Silver Hodge Podge $20

Happy Shopping!
Kaylani

Lame children

2009-04-16T16:38:00.003-06:00

Ok, that sounds really funny but I seriously do have a lame child! Cam sprained his ankle earlier this afternoon and boy is he a demanding little thing! Can I get him a drink, then a snack, then a pillow...I don't really mind at all because the poor boy has to sit inside while everyone else is outside jumping on the sticky wall. But really, I draw the line at picking up a Chaotic card for him that fell right beside him on the floor. Not even a full arms length away! I just gave him a hug and a kiss and another cookie. Yeesh!
How about you? What do you do in the name of lameness? (or sickness, or maybe even laziness!)

Kaylani

2009-04-16T16:33:00.000-06:00

From my friend and former roomie - Catherine. You're so thoughtful!

Love this from my book club buddie Erin - Thanks!

A painting from a friends daughter, given to me by another friend and great neighbour - Dawn Marie.

The blue is from my mom and the purple from my SIL Leanne. Both gorgeous!!

You ladies are the best!

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

What a cutie

2009-04-16T16:16:00.002-06:00

This boy is constantly making us laugh! He is so adorable I just want to squeeze him all the time. Except of course when he's really grumpy, or in a hitting phase, or when he cries for no reason I can see. Oh yah, he's 2!

Just hanging around

2009-04-16T16:12:00.003-06:00

I'm addicted!

2009-03-16T22:57:00.004-06:00

I love the show on TLC "What Not to Wear" !!!! It is on 3 times a day and because I haven't been watching it for long none of them are repeats. I don't watch 3 times a day and so I have a whole lotta shows on my DVR, but I can't wait to get to them all!

On the show they pick one person whose friends/whoever nominated them. Stacey and Clinton follow them around for 2 weeks to get an idea of how they are dressing and get video to show back to the person. The person has to go to New York for a week (I know, big hardship) let Stacey and Clinton critique/throw out their whole wardrobe, then shop with a visa loaded with $5000. Pick me, pick me! On the second day of shopping S&C join them to help. (I'd pay for that!) Then they get a hair and make up make over.

I think the single best thing I like is that Stacey and Clinton are not telling you to lose 5 lbs then shop for this...but rather "this is your body shape, this is how to dress it best". I learn new things each time I watch! I just got their book out of the library and can't wait to read some more!

Go check it out~ you won't be disappointed! (This is a gerat show to watch while you are on the elliptical)

so cute

2009-03-16T22:50:00.004-06:00

Today at Cam's school it was Student Led Conferences. This follows their report card and is a chance for the children to show their parents what they have been working on in kindergarten. Perry likes to go to the school for these events because as a general rule I am there more on a daily basis. Cam really wanted me to go as well, but as always, there was another boy who had to be somewhere else at the same time. I got the camera out for Cam and asked him to take some pictures of the special things that he wanted to show me. This is the exact spot Cam sits every morning while they get the day started. How cute is that that this is one of his pictures? I love it! I also got to see a craft he made, the weather chart and the table he sits at to work. I have to say it was a brilliant solution to send the camera with him! Perry said Cam had a great time showing him stuff then taking a picture for mom!

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

Kai is 2!

2009-03-11T19:25:00.002-06:00

Keeping me honest

2009-03-11T19:21:00.002-06:00

The only reason I am sharing this awful picture with you is to keep me honest. This is my unbelievable craft room. How did it get like this?? I am getting it cleaned up! 15 minutes a day. I can do it! I'll post an "after" picture in a week. That better be enough time!

I'm in a funk.

2009-03-11T19:20:00.003-06:00

And I can't get out. I don't feel like doing anything. I don't want to make dinner, or clean the toilet or go grocery shopping or tidy the boys bedroom. Ugh. I think this is what they mean by the wintertime blues. What do you do to fix this??

check out this blog

2009-03-05T09:39:00.000-07:00

I love it!
http://themeanestmom.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!
Kaylani

Wowzers!

2009-03-05T08:46:00.002-07:00

This is one of those mornings you just want to crawl back into bed and stay there for the day. The wind is howling, the snow is blowing and we're all but locked in the house by a snowdrift out the front door. Now, the boys are off at school, Kai is happily playing and I cound be in the middle of a really good book in 5 minutes flat. My bed is calling...decisions, decisions...

a few more pictures to share...then I'm done, for sure!

2009-03-03T12:23:00.003-07:00

This is the view from our favorite spot at the pool. I got tired of waking up early so I could get a spot at the beach when here we always got the beds we wanted no matter when we got there! There is a bar at the top right of the picture that you can't see, and waiters to bring you food and drinks. No wonder we love it there!

At Ocean World there is a huge aquarium in front of the casino entrance. I saw fish in there bigger than anywhere else! (Not including the shark watching we did a few years ago!)

Everytime we passed this sign it made us laugh, and we could never time it right to get a picture without the trees in the middle. It says "If you can read this, you can work here, looking for english speaking people". You know when you call Panasonic to find out why your phone isn't working...I bet your call ends up here! Or somewhere similiar.

These boys had machetes and they lobbed off the ends of a coconut to give to you. I'm pretty sure they didn't have a license for the knives. They don't look old enough to use such big knives, do they?

This picture makes me laugh! I think its funny. I was laying on the bench with my head on Perry's lap when we were on the yacht. The sun was bright so I was covering my face with my hat. Perry was being lazy and took the picture without moving. It was pretty comfy, as things considered. I think I like this picture because it makes my legs look skinny!

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

thank you!

2009-03-03T11:48:00.003-07:00

My parents came up for a few days after a plea from me to help dejunk my house. We got so much done and now after I am finished tidying up my house looks clean! What a huge blessing!

My dad put a door on one of my bedrooms, fixed my vacuum outlet and hung mirrors and pictures for me. What would I do without him? These are the pictures from the Dominican when we went with the boys over New Years. When mom and I decided on the arrangement we knew we needed dad to hang them or they wouldn't be right! This is on the wall by our back entry - everytime we come in the house we stop and look and remember how much fun we had together as a family. love it! I'm thinking about putting "Dominican 09" or some such thing above it with word to the wall, or maybe on the bottom of the middle frame. What do you think?

I really want to show you a picture of the closet mom cleaned ( as well as many other areas) but I don't think you'd be interested in my linen closet. Just know it looks fantastic!

Thanks mom and dad! I love you!

~Kaylani

Kaylani needs...

2009-02-21T21:39:00.005-07:00

Ok, so my SIL put her name with "needs" after it in a search engine and then posted the first 10 things that came up. I thought it would be fun, so I tried it. I should have know better! I knew from a different search (many months ago) that there is a porn star named Kaylani Lei in Asia. So, baring that in mind I will share the first 2 items after my search, and leave the rest alone. My only excuse for forgetting about Kaylani Lei is that it is late and I'm ready for bed!

1. It is very important to Kaylanis happiness to talk, share ideas, go places together and learn new things together. (yup.)

2. Kaylani planning to undergo breast augmentation surgery. (I hadn't thought about it...what do you think?)

3-10. not worth mentioning!!!

Good night!
Kaylani

pictures

2009-02-20T14:28:00.004-07:00

So, we haven't been home more than 30 hours, but Perry is back at the airport headed to Vancouver for the weekend. Since he has the camera, I can't share any more pictures with you yet from our trip. Monday for sure!

Check out this video of Perry, Ryan and Noah with the dophins.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcGmXD1Qlzw

Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani

Book Club

2009-02-20T14:20:00.004-07:00

I love my book club ladies. To quote one of them...

"tattoo's, shoes, naked yoga, miss used nighties, food, movies, showgirls, cats, kids, 2 times a day, chocolate......book club !!!!!!"

These were a few of our topics last night. I love these ladies. We chat about anything knowing we won't be ridiculed or frowned at. I just walk into the room for the evening and feel my worries go to the back of my head for a couple of hours and prepare myself to laugh and enjoy. We are all so varied and have such different struggles and challenges and backgrounds that the conversation is never lacking. It really does boost me up to face another month! I may come from a large family, but I love these 7 other sisters of mine!

day 6

2009-02-17T05:52:00.002-07:00

When I said it rained before we got here, I guess that was a bit of an understatement. It poured, nonstop, for 10 days before we got here. There were people crying at the check out desk because they were leaving and hadn't seen the sun once. That would be sooo disappointing. I would probably cry, too.

Paradise Island was fun! I think our favorite part was swimming in the ocean off the yacht with the floating bar. I want one of those for our little pool. It would be so fun! It was pretty windy on Paradise Island, but we still had fun. There was a couple from drayton Valley on the same trip that we had fun with.

We went to the Tex - Mex restaurant last night and it was our favorite by far! (So far - we go to the gourmet one tonight) We were eating no less than 15 minutes after we got there, the service was great and the food was yummy! When you come here you'll have to go!

We met a couple from New York that are on the same floor in the same building we are in. very nice people. They have 2 boys that are 13 and 16. They are here with a group that includes some teenage girls. The girls parents had to deal with drinking and going off the resort grounds at 2 am last night...Let me tell you I am happy with my boys!

I think I miss the boys more this trip just because they have been here before and I know how much they loved it. Ryan and Noah would have been all over Paradise Island! and the restaurants, and ping pong and golf.....I can't wait to bring them again!

Have a wonderful day and I'll see you in 2 days!

~Ola!
Kaylani

Day 2

2009-02-13T15:41:00.002-07:00

Well, I can't complain about the weather. When we landed on Wednesday I asked the cab driver how the weather had been. He said we were lucky - it had just stopped raining. The ground had puddles everywhere and it was really wet. It didn't rain that night, and it was beautiful yesterday and today. All everyone talked about yesterday was the rain - I guess it really poured. I'm not really sad I missed it! Perry just said he saw two clouds today, and 1 looked like a fluffy bunny! LOL! It is suppose to be 28 tomorrow again...I'll take it!
Last night at the casino was fun - we lost $10 in about that many minutes and then Perry cut me off. He did better than I did though. I should have let him finish off all the tokens! I never knew there were so many decisions to make with slot machines - I thought you just put in the quarter and pressed the button! Oh well, better not to get to comfortable in there!
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and we are going to Paradise Island for snorkelling and a Yacht ride. Fitting, don't you think?

~Thanks for stopping by!
Ola!
Kaylani

(I missed Ryan and Noah a bit today - they had so much fun last time we were here! I miss Cam and Kai, too, but they were more work! LOL! When I got towels today the pool guy said "Oh, I know you" I told him we had been here over New Years with our 4 boys, and he said "Oh yes! Ping Pong! I beat him every time!" Noah will be happy to know he was remembered and quick to say he won lots, too!)

12 hours

2009-02-12T15:54:00.002-07:00

That is how long I slept last night. Do you remember the last time you slept that long, all at once? I don't! Delicious! We landed just after 5, checked in, had dinner, and laid down for a nap. 12 hours later and it was time to get up!!! I love holidays!!! Good thing, too, because tonight we go in a limo to a "Las Vegas style show". Should be fun...

Ya like?

2009-02-04T19:51:00.004-07:00

What do you think of my new look? I love it! Now if only real life could be altered this quickly we'd all be smiling and happy!

In case you were wondering...

2009-02-02T17:15:00.002-07:00

25 things about me.

1. My favorite treat is peanut m & m's with a diet coke.
2. I have been skydiving, would love to go again, but hubby won't let me.
3. I have been scuba diving. I will do that again, but have no desire to be certified to do so.
4. I have the best friends ever.
5. I don't mind cooking, but I hate cleaning up the mess.
6. I sometimes dream about putting Kai in dresses just so I can experience how fun it would be to have a girl. Hubby won't let me.
7. I LOVE watching my boys play hockey and don't mind all the travelling involved. It gives me a chance to chat with whoever is riding shotgun.
8.My laundry is usually always done...or close to it. (The air hockey table is cleared off, yah!)
9. My boys make me laugh at least daily.
10. I am sad I missed my friend's wedding in Mexico.
11. I am currently on a weight loss program and have 8 lbs to go before I'm the same size I was in High School. I'll take it!
12. I love shopping, but hate trying on clothes. (My hair goes beserk and staticy) I am the queen of returns. I just found a new store I LOVE...anyone up for a trip to Southgate?
13. I just got my haircut and don't like it as much as what I had before. Oh well, it'll grow.
14. I feel like a fake when I craft because I case things so much.
15. I wish I had more motivation to clean the garage. It really is a disaster. I think I'll just get a big garbage truck come and park in front of the garage for a day this summer and solve the problem.
16. I love my parents.
17. My marriage would be in jeopardy without cell phones. We do 99% of our communicating on them!
18. Kai hasn't been seen for the last 20 minutes...could mean trouble...
19. I hate the sounds the DS and computer make when the boys are playing games...it drives me crazy!
20. I am totally looking forward to this summer when I can take the boys camping in our new to us motorhome!
21. I just got a new shirt that I love! check out www.lillap.com and look up "oragami" Mine is the purple one.
22. I have black hockey skates but they have pink laces and pink skate guards.
23. I teach an aquafit class at the Y and the ladies are so nice to me! One of them treated me to an OJ after our last class!
24. I love my Grandma George.
25. I plan to take a trip a year...at least...until I die. This does not include retiring to Arizona.

Long time no stamp...

2009-01-21T13:21:00.003-07:00

Heya all! Here are some cards we did for our last stampers club. Hope you like them!

This "Live with Passion" was inspired by another card - but I don't remember where I saw it to see how close it is or to give them credit! I'm so sorry!

The white flowers are heat embossed with irridescent ice EP and are really glittery. Love it!

This card uses the "go go boots" alphabet for the Big Shot machine. The letters are die cut, glued to the front then covered with Crystal Effects so they look glossy. Cut, fun and simple!

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

15 years

2009-01-08T19:58:00.004-07:00

Hubby and I recently celebrated our 15th anniversary. Wowzers!

This is the necklace I got for enduring so long! The pearls move so they can be side by side, or seperated like they are now. It is really quite pretty. Perry has pretty good taste in jewelry and I like most everything he picks out.

This is us in the Dominican. Noah took this picture and I think he did pretty good!

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

We're Home!!

2009-01-07T08:38:00.004-07:00

What a fabulous time we had!
I only have a minute and I don't have any pictures uploaded onto the computer yet, but I thought I'd share some memorable moments from each of my children.

Ryan - "There's tonnes of junk in my trunks!"
background - the boys went body surfing lots! (Cam said he wasn't body surfing - just swimming with the waves!) After the first time Ryan had changed his clothes and came out of the bathroom and said "Be careful about the floor - there was tonnes of junk in my trunks!" I was a little nervous until I looked and saw the floor covered in sand and shells etc. I think this phrase was used daily after that because it always made us laugh.

Noah - The beach area had little pools that you could swim in to cool off and such. The day after the boys had swam with the dolphins they were in this pool and Noah said "Watch everyone - I'm going to be a dolphin." He then went under water and jumped up doing a twist and landed on his belly. He continued to do this for a couple of minutes and Cam joined in. It was too funny! Cam was pouring water on the deck of the pool later so that he could do a "Sea Lion Slide"

Cameron - Loved to body surf! The first day while he was figuring it out he'd go under the wave and then jump up and say "I just got pounded!" After the 2nd day it changed to "I didn't get pounded!" Cam had the best rides because of his life jacket (which I am soooo glad we took!). The jacket would keep him afloat and he could ride out the end of the wave when eveyone else was beached. Of course, his definition of a great ride was whether or not he got pounded, not how far he went!

Kai - What do you do to get noticed everywhere you go? Take a curly haired blonde 1 year old who started to say "ola!"! His hair got curlier as we got closer to POP, and straighter as we flew farther away! All the locals stopped to pat his curls and say "Ola!" He'd charm them right off by saying it back - which made them laugh and pat his head again and it was a continuous circle. He did great the whole trip - still have a 3 hour nap in the afternoon which gave us a little down time everyday and was happy as could be.

This is longer than I intended and I really have to go! We got home at 3:30 this morning and I just got up. I need to get a few things done before the boys are moving around.

~Ola!
Kaylani

Yikes!!

2008-12-29T21:52:00.002-07:00

We leave the country in 9 hrs. 2.5 of those hours involves being at the airport. I still have to pack for myself, pack the kids play stuff bag, tidy the house, take the garbage out and sleep. Yowzers!! I was doing so good, but then I had to run to my sisters to borrow and play pen and I got sucked into THE MALL. I was just going to run in, but I didn't surface for 4 hrs!! It was fun, though. I got a really cute swim suit for $26. And some lovely body cream from Bath and Body Works. And a top from Lulu. That's about it. Good times!

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

Who do you cuddle up with to watch a show with?

2008-12-21T20:14:00.002-07:00

Kai always heads to Ryan and the blanket. Much, much cozier that way!

~Merry Christmas!

Kaylani

Pictures

2008-12-18T09:07:00.003-07:00

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!

Noah got asked to play with the Div 1 team again on Tuesday night. He scored 2 goals!! The hat he has on is the MVP hat that the team gives to someone after every game. He'll take it back for the next game so they can give it out again. He was so excited to get it!

Ever seen a curly mohawk? Bella (Perry's niece) is 4 and tried styling Kai's hair with toothpaste. You gotta use what you got! Jenee cleaned Kai's hair and this is what he ended up with!

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

HI

2008-12-14T18:50:00.003-07:00

So I really don't have anything wonderful to tell you - I'm just procrastinating doing the dishes. Boy its cold here! I'm not to excited about this weather. I hope it doesn't last long! Perry was in Phoenix over the weekend and golfed in shorts. No, no, I'm happy for him, really...not jealous at all!

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

Guess what I'm doing tomorrow

2008-12-11T19:01:00.003-07:00

Cooking. Not Christmas baking or yummy cookies, but cooking. I went to put something in one of our freezers and was greeted with the "Oh, somethings not frozen" smell. I have completely thawed burgers, roasts and a partially thawed turkey. I was going to clean the freezer out sometime soon, but the time seems to be tomorrow! On the plus side, I can make a bunch of freezer meals with it and put them in our new freezer and use them when we have company next week. It'll all work out. I think maybe the old freezer was getting tired of being called the "old freezer" instead of our first, or original, or smaller freezer.

~Thanks for stopping by!
Kaylani

OMGosh!!!

2008-12-09T20:02:00.001-07:00

I did it!! I really did it!
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!

What do you put in a Christmas basket?

2008-12-08T11:55:00.005-07:00

This is what 25 Christmas baskets looks like in the back of my van. This was the second load so WHOO HOO!!!! I'm done!

Yesterday I was trying to get them finished and Noah constantly interrupted with questions and comments and I was getting very frustrated - he finally asked - "What is more important, me or the baskets?" I said the baskets were paying for his really expensive Christmas present, and he said "Carry on!"

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.

Chocolates. Yum. I do have to say after making 50 of these I'm really not excited about eating any. All the better because I started here last week and am going to do it!!

update

2008-12-08T11:54:00.002-07:00

Just a quick update on Cam, because I know you care! Not once has he wet the bed. It makes me wonder what else he could do that I'm just holding him back from. He has it in his head he wants to snowboard this year...

My Holiday Baking

2008-11-29T21:02:00.003-07:00

The festive season just doesn't seem to start until my house is filled with the aroma of a freshly opened bag of these babies!!! Love, Love, Love 'em!!!

Whoo Hoo!!!

2008-11-28T10:31:00.003-07:00

Cam wears a pull up to bed at night. He wakes up soaked. Not just a little - but have a bath do the laundry soaked. He's asked a few times to wear underwear to bed, but I think you understand why I think this is too risky. Two nights ago he asked again and I let him. No bedtime drink, and then I took him potty when I went to bed. The next morning...DRY!!! WHOO HOO!!! Again last night...Success!! I hope pull ups are a thing of the past! (anyone need a bag of size 5 pullups?)

Country Living Christmas

2008-11-11T18:15:00.004-07:00

Hi everyone!

This is a take on a card in the catty that I love! There is a scallop under the olive olive paper that you can't really see, but is super cute!

Here are the deets. This uses the new Country Living Holiday Collection Stampin' Kit. (scroll down to see details)

~Thanks for stopping by!

Kaylani

How'd you like to wake up to this?

2008-11-05T15:31:00.001-07:00

2 for Cam

2008-11-05T15:14:00.003-07:00

All right, I have to admit that my 5 year makes me laugh. Not just smile, but laugh out loud. He is too funny!

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!

Happy Halloween!

2008-11-02T18:50:00.003-07:00

Kai has a hat, mitts and socks as well, but wouldn't keep them on. He was the cutest turtle!

Somehow I didn't get a picture of Cam the Caterpillar. We'll have to take a picture tomorrow.

Noah was dead superman. Why not just regular superman, I don't know. He was happy though.

Ryan pulled the gangster outfit off quite well, don't you think? The glasses were the finishing touch!

~Happy Haunting!

Kaylani

County Living

2008-10-28T13:28:00.007-06:00

Wow! Stampin' Up! has a great promotion for November. It is featured in the new issue of

County Living and is fantastic!

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

Just give him a box...

2008-10-13T10:16:00.003-06:00

You know on birthdays when the child opens their presents and then only plays with the box it came in? Kai reminded me of that when he kept climbing into the freezer bag. He had a great time getting in and out, and eventually Cam even joined him. Funny boys!

~Thanks for stopping by. Kaylani

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-10-13T09:59:00.003-06:00

Yah! I love holidays! My boys are home and we get to stay in our pj's longer and eat yummy food. I love the smells in my house when a turkey is cooking! What more could you ask for to have a great day?

My wonderful SIL come to visit this weekend and we got some quality time in the stamping room. It was so fun!

Aren't these adorable? The medallion made with the scallop punch is so fun! I love it! The tutorial is on splitcoast right now.

I can't wait to get my Big Shot! So sad they are on backorder, but soon! The top note die is so elegant - quick, easy and so striking. Love it!

I think Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss and Pink Pirouette are my favorite in colors. Who am I kidding? I like 'em all!

All I can say is love it, love it, love it!

Bye Leanne, and thanks for visiting!!! Love ya!

Card Kits on Promotion until October 11th!

2008-10-07T17:41:00.005-06:00

For "World Card Making Day" Stampin' Up! is offering these kits on sale for 20% off!

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!