Yesterday was our 20th Wedding anniversary!!!!! It's hard to believe 20 years has gone so fast. I am a very lucky girl who was lucky enough to find my soul mate! My Hubbie and I adore each other and love each other for who they truly are. He accepts me unconditionally - faults and all!
I remember when I was a young girl asking my Mom - "How do you know" when you find your prince charming? She would always just say - "You just know" this answer was never satisfying for me, as I couldn't believe how simple it was...until I met my Hubbie....I just knew, and all of a sudden I realized what my Mom was saying. Everyone deserves to be loved as much as I am!
Our son, was asking me the same type of questions the other day...He ran into his ex, whom he is having a hard time getting over. We all have that "special" one in our hearts - you know, the one that took a piece and you still think of them every so often.....This girl has taken a piece of Brandons heart...his first true love.....He is at the point in his life where the girls he is meeting are either into parties or looking for a husband. Brandon is neither one of those, and is finding it hard to find quality females. I remember those tough times of feeling restless and frustrated in not finding anyone of quality!
I tried to not use the cliche of your time will come, and don't rush into things, there are plenty of fish in the sea.....I wanted to be understanding to his feelings, so I told him that when he finds the "right girl" it will be easy! This I know for sure...when I met my Hubbie, it was easy - we never had issues about lifestyle or friends as it all was EASY!.....
So I raise my glass to my Hubbie and I for sticking it through thick and thin for the last 20 years and I look forward to what is to come....If my parents are any inclination (they've been married 50 yrs) I know I will have a fantastic future with my darling Hubbie....As for Brandon, hold on darling, when you are least expected you will find that special girl who will love you for who you truly are!
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Watching the Ocean
Well, we are back.....rested up and ready for another vay cay....once you start it is hard to stop!!!!!
The Dominican is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been! The ocean is warm, the weather hot and humid.....Drinks a plenty and sand a plenty....
We started off with the 6 hour flight and all was good. We were greeted with a little bit of rain, and HOLY HUMID!!!!!! The weater is hot and humid on a regular day....WHEWF!!!! We had a swim up room from the pool...an upgrade that is well worth the money! Our room was clean and newly renovated, close to the Ocean and swim up bar! We had such a grand time with our dear dear friends!
Basically we woke in the a.m. and rolled to the beach for a few hours until the rain came, then went back to our room to read and played cards with friends, then dress and off to dinner. We ate at the Japanese and Italian restaurants, along with the buffet ....We had a few issues with our tummies but nothing that stopped us from doing our daily activities. We were always well aware of how far the next bathroom was though. It is inevitable to have a few issues while away....
We would watch the evening shows, and gamble a bit, and shop a bit....This vay cay was one of, if not, the best one ever! I missed the kids, and wish that they were there to experience the Ocean and watching Rob watch the waves day after day, and frolick in the Ocean. Rob and I were able to experience a 20 year belated honeymoon - one that will not be soon forgotten....
I look forward to booking another vay cay and having as many laughs, ocean frolicks, skinny dipping, dominican dream, relax, book reading experiences in the near future...I just need to win that Lottery so I can do it ALL the time....Thank you my friends for coming with us, and showing how great a tropical trip can be.....( It was convincing Rob, I am ALWAYS up for a vay cay lol)
Now I am scrambling to get ready for Christmas...as it is only a bit away.....any ideas for a son who has everything and a son who asks for nothing.......I will be like Winnie the Pooh - "think, think, think......"
The Dominican is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been! The ocean is warm, the weather hot and humid.....Drinks a plenty and sand a plenty....
We started off with the 6 hour flight and all was good. We were greeted with a little bit of rain, and HOLY HUMID!!!!!! The weater is hot and humid on a regular day....WHEWF!!!! We had a swim up room from the pool...an upgrade that is well worth the money! Our room was clean and newly renovated, close to the Ocean and swim up bar! We had such a grand time with our dear dear friends!
Basically we woke in the a.m. and rolled to the beach for a few hours until the rain came, then went back to our room to read and played cards with friends, then dress and off to dinner. We ate at the Japanese and Italian restaurants, along with the buffet ....We had a few issues with our tummies but nothing that stopped us from doing our daily activities. We were always well aware of how far the next bathroom was though. It is inevitable to have a few issues while away....
We would watch the evening shows, and gamble a bit, and shop a bit....This vay cay was one of, if not, the best one ever! I missed the kids, and wish that they were there to experience the Ocean and watching Rob watch the waves day after day, and frolick in the Ocean. Rob and I were able to experience a 20 year belated honeymoon - one that will not be soon forgotten....
I look forward to booking another vay cay and having as many laughs, ocean frolicks, skinny dipping, dominican dream, relax, book reading experiences in the near future...I just need to win that Lottery so I can do it ALL the time....Thank you my friends for coming with us, and showing how great a tropical trip can be.....( It was convincing Rob, I am ALWAYS up for a vay cay lol)
Now I am scrambling to get ready for Christmas...as it is only a bit away.....any ideas for a son who has everything and a son who asks for nothing.......I will be like Winnie the Pooh - "think, think, think......"
Monday, October 24, 2011
Kitties and tears
I know I said I wouldn't blog until AFTER our wonderful vay cay but.......
We had a rather traumatic experience this past weekend...in the previous blog I wrote we had to get rid of our cats. Well by process of elmination and reasons too long to write - we took Harold to Heaven Can Wait.
Heaven Can Wait is a well respected and reputable foundation that takes in cats and dogs, and puts them up for adoption. If you google Heaven Can Wait they put pictures of the animal and a little blurb about it. A few years ago, I had tried for weeks to get ahold of them to adopt a cat, but was unable to hear back from them or get through their phone line.....so my youngest son and I went to Calgary Humane Society to adopt Kenny. Knowing that we had decided Harold needed to find a friendly home other than ours, I first thought of Heaven Can Wait.....so off Kyle and I went with a very scared and vocal Harold. I was SOOOOO DISSAPPOINTED in the repsonse that we received, I imagined a loving caring welcome. I must have been in denial! We were grilled beyond - in tears, I finally said that we were good people and that we tried our hardest to find another home and this was not an easy decision. After demaning a donation, they begrudingly took our little Harold.....
I understand that they probably have many not so upstanding citizens dropping off their animals, and that they have a lot of damage control to do. This I understand, I wish they could realize that we are GOOD people who were left with no other choice than to try to give Harold a better home and another chance. I know Harold will be ok, and I hope that he will be adopted into a family that can care for him and appreciate his little looks and chatty manner. As for Heaven Can Wait, I wish for them to be able to read people better and understand how very very difficult this decision was for our family.
So all in all, it was a heart wrenching day with many tears.....
We had a rather traumatic experience this past weekend...in the previous blog I wrote we had to get rid of our cats. Well by process of elmination and reasons too long to write - we took Harold to Heaven Can Wait.
Heaven Can Wait is a well respected and reputable foundation that takes in cats and dogs, and puts them up for adoption. If you google Heaven Can Wait they put pictures of the animal and a little blurb about it. A few years ago, I had tried for weeks to get ahold of them to adopt a cat, but was unable to hear back from them or get through their phone line.....so my youngest son and I went to Calgary Humane Society to adopt Kenny. Knowing that we had decided Harold needed to find a friendly home other than ours, I first thought of Heaven Can Wait.....so off Kyle and I went with a very scared and vocal Harold. I was SOOOOO DISSAPPOINTED in the repsonse that we received, I imagined a loving caring welcome. I must have been in denial! We were grilled beyond - in tears, I finally said that we were good people and that we tried our hardest to find another home and this was not an easy decision. After demaning a donation, they begrudingly took our little Harold.....
I understand that they probably have many not so upstanding citizens dropping off their animals, and that they have a lot of damage control to do. This I understand, I wish they could realize that we are GOOD people who were left with no other choice than to try to give Harold a better home and another chance. I know Harold will be ok, and I hope that he will be adopted into a family that can care for him and appreciate his little looks and chatty manner. As for Heaven Can Wait, I wish for them to be able to read people better and understand how very very difficult this decision was for our family.
So all in all, it was a heart wrenching day with many tears.....
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Time flies when you are......
WOW times flies when you are......
I wouldn't say I was having fun, but here is what I've been up to the past bit.....
Firstly - had to have a little surgery for a bump on my forehead....all went well....but I do know that I will NEVER have a FACE LIFT...OMG the pain, and the black eyes along with the swelling...I never new my nose and face could swell so much! Then I needed to take a couple extra days off AFTER I had been back to work...a little swelling and a little infection is always a setback.... But I should be good to go now. My family and friends were a HUGE support throughout this whole thing, I am blessed to have such a great support!!
During my time off, Brandon came home again, it is so nice to have him home....the house is messier, you know exactly what he has touched and where he has been throughout the WHOLE house...a bit frustrating but in the same sense comforting. This time he came home and zoomed out the next day to buy himself a truck!!!!! Yup he spent more on this truck than I EVER have spent on a vehicle....but it sure is PRETTY!!!! Pearl white fully loaded Denali truck....this thing is amazing....I am so proud of him that he can do this all on his own at the ripe young age of 19!!!!! He will always have a means to achieve the things he wants in life. He LOVES the best of the best and will be sure to obtain them....He is a kind hearted soul who is not afraid of hard work to achieve such successes.....
Kyle was busy this past week at a camp they offer through his school. He goes away for a week and gets to do all sorts of fun things, like zip lining, leap of faith, horse back riding and such!!! I have always called Kyle the animal whisperer - it is uncanny how animals respond to him! So he wants to go back to the camp this summer and work there as a wrangler! So proud of where he is in his life and how successful he is!
On a sad note - we are having to find a new home for our adorable cats, Kenny and Harold....we are getting new flooring in our home and they seem to think that it's ok to pee in the house...It is SO DISGUSTING I can hardly believe it....we have tried EVERYTHING possible and it breaks my heart even thinking of having to give them to a new home but we can't have hardwood flooring getting wrecked.....this will be our forever floor and there comes a time when you have to decide...as heart wrenching as it is......
Happy to say it is only a week and a bit away for our big DOMINICAN TRIP!!!!! Woot WOOT!!! Hubby and I can hardly wait....My Hubby is fairly quiet, is quite reserved...I knew he was excited about this trip when he started packing BOTH our suitcases BEFORE ME!!!! Usually I am the list packing anal obsessive control freak and packed weeks in advance...lol...but my Hubby surprized me this time and beat me to the punch. Tomorrow we are going shopping for all things trip worthy! Wish us well - as it's hard to find sun dresses and flip flops in the MIDDLE OF FALL......so fingers crossed we will be able to find the wares that we need for our trip!!!!!!
So enough for now, I will probs blog when I get back from the FAB trip...stay tuned.....
I wouldn't say I was having fun, but here is what I've been up to the past bit.....
Firstly - had to have a little surgery for a bump on my forehead....all went well....but I do know that I will NEVER have a FACE LIFT...OMG the pain, and the black eyes along with the swelling...I never new my nose and face could swell so much! Then I needed to take a couple extra days off AFTER I had been back to work...a little swelling and a little infection is always a setback.... But I should be good to go now. My family and friends were a HUGE support throughout this whole thing, I am blessed to have such a great support!!
During my time off, Brandon came home again, it is so nice to have him home....the house is messier, you know exactly what he has touched and where he has been throughout the WHOLE house...a bit frustrating but in the same sense comforting. This time he came home and zoomed out the next day to buy himself a truck!!!!! Yup he spent more on this truck than I EVER have spent on a vehicle....but it sure is PRETTY!!!! Pearl white fully loaded Denali truck....this thing is amazing....I am so proud of him that he can do this all on his own at the ripe young age of 19!!!!! He will always have a means to achieve the things he wants in life. He LOVES the best of the best and will be sure to obtain them....He is a kind hearted soul who is not afraid of hard work to achieve such successes.....
Kyle was busy this past week at a camp they offer through his school. He goes away for a week and gets to do all sorts of fun things, like zip lining, leap of faith, horse back riding and such!!! I have always called Kyle the animal whisperer - it is uncanny how animals respond to him! So he wants to go back to the camp this summer and work there as a wrangler! So proud of where he is in his life and how successful he is!
On a sad note - we are having to find a new home for our adorable cats, Kenny and Harold....we are getting new flooring in our home and they seem to think that it's ok to pee in the house...It is SO DISGUSTING I can hardly believe it....we have tried EVERYTHING possible and it breaks my heart even thinking of having to give them to a new home but we can't have hardwood flooring getting wrecked.....this will be our forever floor and there comes a time when you have to decide...as heart wrenching as it is......
Happy to say it is only a week and a bit away for our big DOMINICAN TRIP!!!!! Woot WOOT!!! Hubby and I can hardly wait....My Hubby is fairly quiet, is quite reserved...I knew he was excited about this trip when he started packing BOTH our suitcases BEFORE ME!!!! Usually I am the list packing anal obsessive control freak and packed weeks in advance...lol...but my Hubby surprized me this time and beat me to the punch. Tomorrow we are going shopping for all things trip worthy! Wish us well - as it's hard to find sun dresses and flip flops in the MIDDLE OF FALL......so fingers crossed we will be able to find the wares that we need for our trip!!!!!!
So enough for now, I will probs blog when I get back from the FAB trip...stay tuned.....
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Surpise....It's a TRIP!!!!
Hard to believe that September is almost over and Fall has arrived......
I am excited to say that we have actually booked at TRIP!!!!!! Soo excited, as a gift to us my Hubbie booked a trip to the DOMINICAN!!!!! Wooo Hooooo.... We had decided to do the flooring instead of going away on a trip for my Hubbies 50th and our 20th Wedding Anniversary......but changed our minds and decided to do BOTH!!!
We are not ones to splurge and are trying to always be cautious of our financial situation...but this year it seems, we have thrown caution to the wind and lived it up - if only a small bit!!!! LOL It is always a fun thing to get ready for, and since we don't splurge often I can hardly wait. We will be staying at an all inclusive and have upgraded our room. I look forward to some relation and rest.
I think the best part about our trip is we will be going with our "besties" - we always have so much fun with them and they are such dear dear friends of ours! They have stayed at the resort before and are able to help us figure our way around......We will definately enjoy some sun, cocktails and a few laughs.....Can't wait for our big trip!!!!!
I am excited to say that we have actually booked at TRIP!!!!!! Soo excited, as a gift to us my Hubbie booked a trip to the DOMINICAN!!!!! Wooo Hooooo.... We had decided to do the flooring instead of going away on a trip for my Hubbies 50th and our 20th Wedding Anniversary......but changed our minds and decided to do BOTH!!!
We are not ones to splurge and are trying to always be cautious of our financial situation...but this year it seems, we have thrown caution to the wind and lived it up - if only a small bit!!!! LOL It is always a fun thing to get ready for, and since we don't splurge often I can hardly wait. We will be staying at an all inclusive and have upgraded our room. I look forward to some relation and rest.
I think the best part about our trip is we will be going with our "besties" - we always have so much fun with them and they are such dear dear friends of ours! They have stayed at the resort before and are able to help us figure our way around......We will definately enjoy some sun, cocktails and a few laughs.....Can't wait for our big trip!!!!!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
50th Birthday Shinanigans
Well, as you all know, my Hubbie turned 50 on Friday.....
It started off with a balloon bouquet sent to his work, I have NEVER sent anything to his work before, so I was branching out and thought he would enjoy the surprise....I was going to do the tacky buzzards on the lawn but decided he wouldn't get as much joy out of that. Well the surprise worked...He definitely knew this big huge balloon mass was for him.... Work brought in a cake for him and then he left early to zoom to the lake.
Our Son was going to come to the lake also, but at the last minute he decided he wanted to tell Rob that he couldn't make it, and drive out quickly before us so he could surprise his Dad.....So Kyle and I created a little lie that he had to work on Friday and Sunday - which would not allow him to come to the lake...It was sooo awesome - the surprise worked PERFECTLY!!!!!! When Rob and I pulled in Kyle was sitting there, such a great great thing!!!!!!!!
Saturday was my birthday! Nothing special as I was very focused on Rob's big day!!!!! Friends of ours were at the lake and we all had a great day puttering around our lots and gearing up for closing for the season. Then it was cocktail hour.....
Well, cocktail hour started at 4 and MAN was it fun!!!!! We started out with martinis....I have realized that martini's are little glasses of love....while we were cocktailing we did presents, Rob had received several throughout the couple of days....this being lots and lots of Jack Daniels....he has a new love of JD on ice and I think EVERYONE bought him JD...including his Boss - a 3 LITRE of JD...so after receiving a few bottles of JD - he asked if it came with an AA membership too......While the night progressed into snacks then more cocktails and then finally supper.....and finally of course, the cake....Throughout the night we were taking a plethora of pictures....one of our Friends is VERY comical...he was the "random" guy in ALL the pictures...in 90% of the pics, he is randomly in them..every time I look at them I laugh out loud....
So all in all it was a FAB 50th for Rob -I love my Hubbie dearly, he is the only one who knows who I truly am, he is always supportive of me, finishes my sentences, laughs and cries with me....words truly cannot express how much I love him....So my darling, I hope this is the best year yet!!!!!!!
It started off with a balloon bouquet sent to his work, I have NEVER sent anything to his work before, so I was branching out and thought he would enjoy the surprise....I was going to do the tacky buzzards on the lawn but decided he wouldn't get as much joy out of that. Well the surprise worked...He definitely knew this big huge balloon mass was for him.... Work brought in a cake for him and then he left early to zoom to the lake.
Our Son was going to come to the lake also, but at the last minute he decided he wanted to tell Rob that he couldn't make it, and drive out quickly before us so he could surprise his Dad.....So Kyle and I created a little lie that he had to work on Friday and Sunday - which would not allow him to come to the lake...It was sooo awesome - the surprise worked PERFECTLY!!!!!! When Rob and I pulled in Kyle was sitting there, such a great great thing!!!!!!!!
Saturday was my birthday! Nothing special as I was very focused on Rob's big day!!!!! Friends of ours were at the lake and we all had a great day puttering around our lots and gearing up for closing for the season. Then it was cocktail hour.....
Well, cocktail hour started at 4 and MAN was it fun!!!!! We started out with martinis....I have realized that martini's are little glasses of love....while we were cocktailing we did presents, Rob had received several throughout the couple of days....this being lots and lots of Jack Daniels....he has a new love of JD on ice and I think EVERYONE bought him JD...including his Boss - a 3 LITRE of JD...so after receiving a few bottles of JD - he asked if it came with an AA membership too......While the night progressed into snacks then more cocktails and then finally supper.....and finally of course, the cake....Throughout the night we were taking a plethora of pictures....one of our Friends is VERY comical...he was the "random" guy in ALL the pictures...in 90% of the pics, he is randomly in them..every time I look at them I laugh out loud....
So all in all it was a FAB 50th for Rob -I love my Hubbie dearly, he is the only one who knows who I truly am, he is always supportive of me, finishes my sentences, laughs and cries with me....words truly cannot express how much I love him....So my darling, I hope this is the best year yet!!!!!!!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Smelling Flowers
On August 30, 2011 @ 11:03 am.....We lost a dear, dear person. My girlfriends Dad passed away with his Family by his side...after a determined and valiant struggle with cancer. I am so very proud of our dear Friend who read the tribute...and Lainey & Sierra for having the courage to stand up in front of so many people to honor their Opi!!!!!!
Opi's funeral was Friday, it was a beautiful service. I don't understand why there is tragedy in this world? Why disease is so tragic...If you choose to be pesimistic you can see a lot of bad in the world....Again, I ask the question WHY????
Opi was a person who lived his life quietly in a close knit circle of those who meant the most to him. He LOVED his "Angel" and his "Rock" along with his dear, dear wife of 55 years! Can you imagine 55 years of wedded bliss....They adored each other and truly HONORED each other...It makes one reflect on your own life and realize that I too want to be married for 55 years and be as in love. My parents have also celebrated their 50th this year....Now a days, there seems so much hurry, so much going 100 km/hr that we often forget to be thankful for the things that truly mean the most in our lives. We also often forget to really LIVE our lives, remembering to do the "fun" things....
So in honor of beloved Opi -I promise to remember to live my life to the fullest and stop to smell the flowers a little more often....
Opi's funeral was Friday, it was a beautiful service. I don't understand why there is tragedy in this world? Why disease is so tragic...If you choose to be pesimistic you can see a lot of bad in the world....Again, I ask the question WHY????
Opi was a person who lived his life quietly in a close knit circle of those who meant the most to him. He LOVED his "Angel" and his "Rock" along with his dear, dear wife of 55 years! Can you imagine 55 years of wedded bliss....They adored each other and truly HONORED each other...It makes one reflect on your own life and realize that I too want to be married for 55 years and be as in love. My parents have also celebrated their 50th this year....Now a days, there seems so much hurry, so much going 100 km/hr that we often forget to be thankful for the things that truly mean the most in our lives. We also often forget to really LIVE our lives, remembering to do the "fun" things....
So in honor of beloved Opi -I promise to remember to live my life to the fullest and stop to smell the flowers a little more often....
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