The Party!

Samantha's Party had a princess and pirates theme. The little girls all wore princess dresses and the boys received eye patches and mustaches in there goody bags. The original plan was to rent a big castle bounce but with the rain that was a no go. So instead we did a craft. The girls decorated foam crowns and the boys decorated foam visers that we flipped upside down in hopes of them looking like pirate hats. Overall I think the party was a big success and the kids had fun. Fred and I are quite proud of Samantha's cake! We made her a Castle cake made of Rice Krispie squares. It was my idea and I made all the rice krispies - 7 batches and Fred designed and constructed it!

Happy Birthday to My Princess

Hard to believe she is three already! Samantha over the last year has changed so much. At times he can be Shy like Daddy and at times she is a social bug more like Mom. She is really starting to have a strong personality and she knows what she likes and what she doesn't.

She has a great personality and can sure make us laugh! For the most part she adores her brother and they are starting to play together really well.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sweet Princess- We Love you beyond words!

All better now

well further to the last post, When I went for Nate's rescheduled appt, I talked to the really nice receptionist and she took the charge off our account! Yahoo! She really is nice and not just because she took away the charge but because she really is nice.

TICK me Off

So today I go to My mailbox and I was greeted with a bill for $37 for a missed DR appointment for Nate. So here is the tick off point. I had a the appointment booked for last Wednesday at 1:10. Yes I was not there, I fully admit that. I was on the phone with a friend who was asking if I could watch there kid, Sure I can and I just have to check my calender to make sure I am clear. Upon checking my Calender at about 2:30 I discover the missed apt. I immediately call the Dr and apologize and rebook. Then today I get a bill. The aggravating part is that whenever we go to the DR we end up waiting at minimum of a hour and half before leaving and that is on a good day. So it just irks me that I called before I ever would have seen the Dr and I was still billed. I should have just taken the kids as soon as I noticed. A part of me want to argue - I mean I am NEVER late and I never ever complain about the amount of time it takes, I am pleasant with all the staff. But I do know that it was my fault and lets face it in Calgary we are very fortunate to have a family DR so I don't want to do anything that would have them consider dropping us as patients.

Another year

Well today Fred and I celebrated 8 years! Hard to believe we have been married that long. In someways it has went fast and I can't believe it has been that long - In other ways it seems it should have been longer..Like I can't remember a time when he wasn't there - it seems I have been in Love with Fred my whole life.

Fred and I were lucky to have two anniversary celebrations without the kids. On Friday we went to Jubilations Dinner theater with some Friends of ours that were also celebrating there anniversary. When Fred got home from work he surprised me with two beautiful roses. Then off to the show. The food was good, the show was good and the company was top notch. My Amazing sister took both of our kids for a sleepover even though her husband was out of town and her 1 year old was throwing up. So she had a busy night with 4 kids on her own. So Fred was very excited about sleeping in on Saturday morning. We then were able to enjoy a midmorning round of Mario Kart before heading to a wedding of a sweet couple we go to Church with.

Today last minute I dropped my kids off at our Aunts who lives in Chaparral, and went to surprise Fred for a lunch date! We went to phoenix grill and it was yummy! Then I came home and was surprised by a delivery of beautiful bouquet of Gerber daises. This was shock for me - I can truly count the number of times Fred has given me Flowers over the years on one hand and to get some twice in one week. I have only ever had them delivered once and that was when we lived in different cities. So I was SHOCKED! They are a nice treat!

We are looking forward to our 10 year anniversary - it has been decided we will go on a family beach vacation! Hawaii perhaps? Or maybe a all inclusive in Mexico or Cuba? The more the merrier - anybody want to join us??