This LADY ROCKS!!!!!

Well, SHE is surprising us all! She is doing soooooo well! She was walking and sitting in a chair both yesterday and today. She is so amazing! I wanted you to see for yourself so, here is a picture for you!

Check out the THUMBS UP! And yup, there is Neil on her shoulder, he insisted on coming to Victoria.

She loves you all! We thank EVERYONE for your prayers and well wishes.
I will keep everyone updated as time permits.

ROCK ON MAMA!!

Friday is the day.

I leave Friday morning. My brother is flying with me. Mom's surgery is Friday as well.

Thanks ever so much for your prayers and well wishes! It's nice knowing people are in your corner! :)

2 of my sisters are there now and both my bros will be there too! Let's hope we don't get kicked out of the hotel?

Will keep in touch.

Someone nice gave me one of these today, and it helped soooooooo much;

{{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}}

So, I am passing it on.

Time to Fly!

Darn that word!
Well, it looks like I will be leaving for Victoria within the next day. It looks like Mom will leave tomorrow (Wednesday). The surgery will not be done for a day or so.
It is getting tough now emotionally for me. I've been pretty tough the last week and stayed strong to take care of a multitude of things. But, it is taking it's tole now. It will be hard for me not to have Kurt at my side. He is my rock and I count on him so.

I will post updates when I can.

Hug your Mama!

I know Mom's Day is still over a month away, but, why wait? Hug you Mom today and tomorrow and every day. If you can't hug her, than call her and tell her you want to hug her!
I took my Mom to the Dr. this week as she was feeling out of breath for a few days. She didn't have a cold or the flu! Just couldn't catch her breath.
After 4 days in the hospital for some testing of sorts, it is NOT good!
Next week my Mom will have Triple By-Pass surgery!
No warnings, no typical signs of heart trouble, no chest pain, no real health issues of any kind as a matter of fact! She doesn't take medication for anything! Just multi vitamins. All she had was a few days of shortness of breath! And, yup, that is a sign of heart trouble. As a matter of fact, she actually experienced a mild heart attack!
So, HUG YOUR MAMA!
You never know what tomorrow brings. And while your at it, let everyone who is important to you, KNOW that they are important to you! It's really easy! Trust me, I have been doing it forever!

Luv you Mum!

Filling Space?

Thank you Mrs. Dawn! Since I am trying to be a better Blogger, and most times I don't have much to say, I will play. People sometimes need stuff like this to fill in the empty space!

1. If your doctor told you today that you were pregnant, what would you say? Huh? Check again!
2. When was the last time you flew in a plane? Feb 18/08
3. What did the last text message you sent say? Don't text.
4. What features do you find most attractive in the opposite sex? Sense of humour, self confidence, honesty.
5. What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future? Learn Spanish & organize my house!
6. Shoe size? 8-8 1/2
7. Been to Mexico? You betcha!
8. When is the last time you had a massage? Don't recall, if ever?
9. What was the last TV show you watched? Medium
10. What are your plans for the weekend? Dinner at my Sister's and hanging out with Kurt.
11. If your significant other asked you to marry them today what would you say? ME? Really? Me? ABSOLUTELY!
12. What is in the back seat of your car right now? A back seat! Dog towel and cooler.
13. What were you doing at 8 am this morning? Sleeping.
14. If you could marry any celebrity today who would it be? Harrison Ford
15. Have you ever been to a strip club? Years ago.
16. What is the best ice cream flavor? I don't do ice-cream but, Tiger Tiger is good.
17. What is the last sporting event you watched? LIVE Rockets Hockey! GO ROCKETS!!!
18. Ever go camping? Sure.
19. Last phone call? To my Mom.
20. Are you allergic to anything? Yes, lots of fruit and hazel nuts! And some pollen issues too.
21. What is one thing you have learned about life recently? I have many friends!
22. What do you do at work? Book keeping.
23. What is your mom's name? Betty
24. Ever cried for no reason? Sure.
25. Can you do the Crank Dat dance? Um, I don't think so?
26. What is your favorite color to wear? Brown
27. What is the longest plane ride you have ever been on? Feb. 17 & 18, 2008.
28. What is the longest road trip you have ever taken? Winnipeg to Rapid City and back.
29. What are your turn-offs? Rudeness, Negativity, bad manors, people who think they know it all!
30. What was your last alcoholic beverage? Rum - hello?
31. What are you craving right now? Chicken noodle soup.

And, with that I tag Fern, Megs, Karen, Wen & Audrey! If you don't have a Blog, you can post your answers here under comments!

I know, I know! It's about TIME...

...that I tended to my BLOG!
But, then again, doesn't everything revolve around TIME?

I think a lot about TIME! How to spend it...how to use it...am I using it wisely...am I wasting it...is there enough of it...will there be some tomorrow...what TIME is it...is it TIME for lunch...TIME for a snack...do others think of TIME like me...will I have some for this...will I have some for that...will others have some for me...will I have some for others...will I find some...will I make some...will it get the better of me...will I get the better of it?
That's a mighty thought, isn't it?
All I know is that I MUST consider TIME every moment of my LIFE. And, so far, I'm doing okay! Well, in most areas anyway! I am spending TIME, making TIME and sharing TIME with those that matter most to me.
That makes me happy!

I guess I will forgo snack time for now!

This is the kind of rambling that happens when you are sleep deprived! And I have been in this state for over a week now. Too much in my head right now and I can't seem to get it sorted out. Dawn, Cheryl, does your company have any experience with this kinda' thing?

Note to self: Probably not a good idea to update Blog when in this state of deprivation.

Okay, right, I was to update my Blog.
So way back in December (2007) Christmas happened! It was great! Lots of family, food, friends, booze, laughing & entertainment! You name it, we had it! I would have to say that the most memorable moment of Christmas 2007 (and, there were many!!!) would have to be when my Uncle gave everyone a very special gift;

What a wonderful way to commemorate this fabulous Christmas!

Then came New Year's! Also much family, friends, booze, food and just too much FUN!
Then shortly after, at the beginning of February Kurt & I went on our highly anticipated and much needed 2 week vacation in Playa del Carmen! It was glorious to say the least! We rented a luxury condo with our wonderful friends from 'Winter'peg. Needless to say that they needed this 'HOT' vacation more than us!
It was full of so many wonderful times, I can't begin to tell you! But, I must say the most exciting & exhilarating event for me was when I made my "BIG" baby step...I snorkeled! It was amazing on so many levels!

Long story short; I have a phobia about water. Big bodies of water! I can't, or rather couldn't put my face in water due to traumatic childhood experiences thanks to my loving siblings! And, well, I CAN'T swim!
So, this was a bigger than 'BIG', baby step for me! I am so proud of myself!
Next year's baby step; Learn to swim!


The day after we got home from Mexico, we had a house full of guests again! More friends from 'Winter'peg came with 3 teenage boys in tow for a week of skiing! We went to Mexico last year with them as well. As always too much FUN!

And that pretty much sums it up!

I am looking forward to a busy season with work right around the corner, a great evening of scrapbooking with friends this weekend, a trip back home in April for Kurt's sister's wedding, a superb scrapbooking weekend in May that can't come fast enough and then back home again in July for Kurt's other sister's wedding! Phew! It never seems to end.

I LOVE IT! ALL OF IT!

Thanks for tuning in. And, until next TIME (there it is again!), sleep tight! I wish I could! :{

2, Count 'em, 2 MORE SLEEPS!

Okay, so, I have been neglecting my BLOG! I am a bad Blogger! But, hey, LIFE happens.
This time Sunday we will be well on our way to

Playa del Carmen!
For 2 glorious weeks!!! I am even gonna snorkel!!! Yup, you heard right, snorkel!
See you all when we get home!
Adios Amigas & Amigos!

TIME for ME!

Yes, and now it's time for ME!

Shows are all done, some special orders need to be filled, and tons of clean-up around the house! Now it's time to trim my own tree!

Realistically speaking, I have been decorating, tree trimming and de-decorating since the beginning of November! So, it is sometimes hard for me to get into the decorating mode in my own home. But, I have started and little by little it will soon be Christmas at the Wallman Mountain Inn!

I have enjoyed helping my Mom with a wee bit of decorating at her new home too! It is all getting so exciting to have my Mom and Sister here permanently!

insert "BIG SIGH" here!

M-m-m-m-m-m-m-m, I love the holidays! Lights - Food - Christmas Concerts (to remember the true meaning of it all) - Rum (to help me cope with the next item on my list!) - Family - Baking - Rum (just for fun!)- Snow - Warm Fires - Kurt - Puppies - Rum (more fun!) - FRIENDS - Christmas Eve and all the Finger Food you can eat - Rum - Turkey and all the Trimmings! - Art Knapps - Gingerbread Lattes - Gingerbread Lattes with my Mom and Sister and Friends - Rum and the occasional Monte Cristo! (Not the sandwich!)

I could go on and on and on, but you get the idea!

During it all I will try to remember to take some time out and post here and check up on all of you others who are taking some time out for yourselves!

MERRY MERRY!

Almost Done!

Well, I am almost done! As always the Benvoulin Craft Show was a tremendous success! The early morning crowd was the start of a GREAT day!

I cannot express enough thanks to those of you who so generously and loyally supported this Fabulous Affair! But, from my heart;

THANK YOU SO VERY VERY MUCH!

A special Thanks goes out to Kelli for putting together yet another outstanding show! I don't think people realize (fellow crafters) just how much effort and time Kelli puts into this show so that we can all benefit. But, I do! And I thank you again!

And, after much request from you faithful-die-hard-craft sale junkies, (you know of whom I speak!) I have decided to oblige you and do an open house!

I have joined up with a fellow crafter, Loretta to offer you one final showing of the season! And like every year past, there will be something new that just didn't make it to the other shows!

So without further ado;

Christmas Craft Open House

Saturday December 1 st.

9 am - 3 pm

Corner of Hwy #33 & Springfield Road

(Function Junction)

If you need more info; 765-6541.

Hope to see you then!

Never enough TIME!

That is how I feel lately. It has been forever since I have posted and I do apologize. But, hey, LIFE happens! To all my faithful BLOG friends, thanks for always checking up on me!

I have thought of posting many times earlier but, didn't as I knew I would spend too much time doing so. And, TIME, is something that is stretched to the max right now. I need to use it wisely.

Fall time is the busiest time of year for me personally. I do several craft shows in November and my time is consumed with the preparation of my wares. And this year seems to be far more busier than others. Most likely due to several reasons.

I was not able to begin much of my work until my Mom and Sister were moved in and settled.

I had the honor of being invited to participate in a very well known local show; The LAUREL Art & Craft Sale. I am not sure what to expect. By my calculations, this show looks like it will be the equivalent of 2 shows! My workload to pull this off has doubled! YIKES!

I have cancelled one of my other shows so, I can focus on the Laurel and of course, BENVOULIN HERITAGE CHURCH Show.

And to top it all off, I was asked to do a blurb on SHAW TV about my crafts!

That's right Gals, you may be able to add another name to your "Famous Friends" list! You can catch my TV appearance (and a glimpse of this year's projects)

MONDAY OCTOBER 29, 2007

Channel 11 - SHAW, starting at 6 pm.

Apparently it will air until Tuesday 6 pm. and will run approx. 30 times! So, you don't have to tune in right at 6!

At this point I am feeling a little guilty as I have so much work to do and I must get off the computer. Below are the details of my upcoming shows. Hope to see you all there!

26 th. Annual Christmas Art & Craft Sale

LAUREL PACKING HOUSE

(corner Ellis & Cawston)

Saturday Nov. 03 & Sunday Nov. 4, 2007

AND

13 th. Annual

BENVOULIN HERITAGE CHURCH SALE

2279 Benvoulin Rd.

Sunday Nov. 18, 2007