Wedding Slide Show...woo!

The Munro Wedding

Alright, so it's happened. We're finally married. The day went well. In the end Mike only had to work until 9:30am, and was at my mum's before noon. I had my hair done and Meghan did my makeup. I felt beautiful. I think Mike was blown away, even though he didn't say that much. I loved the dress. I was rather worried, since the weather that morning wasn't that great, infact it was HORRIBLE! By 4pm the sun came out, and it was hot and perfect. Ferguson Point was gorgeous, and we were able to do it at the top of the hill with the ocean and West Vancouver behind us. The ceremony was over quite quickly. I couldn't keep a straight face, because Heather was screaming the whole time, and throwing her duck at Jordan's legs. I couldn't stop laughing. Also there were planes flying over head. After the ceremony we did pictures for an hour which Mike got in a huff about and almost flew off the handle. Anyway after an hour of picture taking we headed for dinner. Dinner was amazing! Absolutely delicious. The cake my aunt made was delicious too. After everything was over, Mike and I headed back to our place (Moo went to Grandma's) and watched an hour of tv and fell asleep.

Reception #1- The Shermans

That morning we headed to my mum's place and helped set up the tables and decorations. I was so excited to see my aunt and uncle whom I haven't seen in a very long time, and my cousin, who I absolutely love to bits. We grabbed some lunch, and fell asleep for a little bit. The funny thing is that I had to sleep with my face in the pillow because I couldn't ruin my hair. I had the crappiest sleep of my life. Haha. However, my hair still looked beautiful. I did my own make up and Mike helped me into my dress. It was nice to see everyone, and the dinner at the reception was good. I believe my mum made most of it, and my cousin, Janet, made a lot of it too. My brother, Michael, and Mike made some beautiful speaches. I almost started to cry. After it was over Heather, Mike and I headed home. We had a long sleep.

Reception #2 - The Munros

There were about 115 people at this reception. A lot of the friends we had invited didn't come, some had good reasons others didn't even call to let us know. I didn't wear my wedding dress, but I didn't wear my corset with another dress. Bad idea! I ended up changing my outfit half way through the party because I was soo uncomfortable. It was catered, but the food was soo good. I think I gained about 10 lbs this weekend easily. We mingled and took pictures. I looked after Heather quite a bit. Barbara said a little speach, and so did, Mal, Meredith and my dad. It was a beautiful reception, except for the rain. The music was lovely too. By the end of it I was so tired that I almost started crying.

So Monday we all had had enough. I had two naps, and Heather was quite upset most of the day. All in all, the weekend was great. I hope I never have to do it again!

Superbad

A lot of rambling, but this may be my favorite post :)

Hello everyone...not that many people read this blog...so...hello you two ;).
Mike is at work. I'm doing my domestic duties (i.e., laundry, cleaning, making lunch for Moo) and Moog is asleep. However she's been asleep for well over two hours, I doubt I'll have much time left to write before she wakes up famished and crying. Today she will be eating, mango, whole wheat pasta, a little bit of cheese and some grapes. Her little belly hasn't been doing to well with vegetables recently, so I've only been giving her things I know she can handle. I am not dealing with explosive diarrhea at 3am ever again! I say that, but we all know that she has many more diarrhea days ahead of her. Yay, the common flu!
This weekend is full of excitement and hopefully dancing. On Friday the three of us head over to Cam's for a delightful night of...I don't know...it's a welcome home party. Since Moog will be there, there won't be much drinking and absolutely NO SMOKING!** Then Saturday afternoon, Princess Stinkbottom will have her first birthday party (sorry everyone, family event). I am making her first birthday cake...a lady bug. I love baking, but creating/decorating cakes is not my forte, so I am sure there will be an array of colorful language spewing from my mouth. Don't worry, I'll take pictures. The come Saturday night is Candice's birthday. Now a whole bunch of girls (actually, I think there is only 4 of us) are going clubbing, me included. I have not been clubbing since I was 22 years old...so yes, I am a little nervous. I've become quite house bound and almost hobbit like. I like pubs. Pubs are safe and cozy. Pubs don't have half naked women running around. They don't have bouncers who get to decide whether or not you are worthy enough to come into their drinking establishment. I don't know, becoming a mother and a "wife" has made me very much a home body. Anyway, I went out and bought sexy boots and a black sexy dress. Now if only I could get my hair to work I'd be set. Sunday will be met with me hungover, while both Moog and Mike sit, point and laugh at me.
I am never very political in this blog. I don't think people are really interested in my opinion. I just want to say one thing...I don't think Canada should be fighting George Bush's war. I think that we should be pulled from the battle field. I know that Canada fights for the underpriveledged and the people in need, but we are losing so many soldiers for a cause that not many of us believe in. I don't understand how we can fight along side a country that treats us like their lesser counter part. I don't have a doubt in my mind that the U.S. would turn it's back on us in a heart beat. What are we gaining by helping America? Nothing really, other than blood shed and enemies. So there you have it, my little rant. Woo.
My dear friend Siobhan has been sending me links to "knitting revolution" websites, and the more I read into it the more I want to join. Viva le knitting revolution! Over the past couple of years (since I've been out of the knitting community) I have lost my skill. I can knit in a straight line and that's about it. To start a new coalition I need to think of a name, something catchy. Hmmmm, this may take a while. Then I have to start putting my message out there. If you want to help me, let me know. Together we can get the knitting message out there.
I almost burnt my kitchen down. I completely forgot I was making Heather some pasta. All of a sudden I could hear a crackling sound and could smell smoke. You know, I have put that poor little pot through so much, I think it's time I throw it out. All I hope is that someone bought us the pot and pan set we asked for.
Well I am off. I should see if Moo is awake and pay closer attention to my noodles.

**I've been smoking a lot recently. I haven't bought a pack, just bumming from people wherever I go. I need to stop. I do not want to be a smoking mother, the thought just grosses me out. If anyone has any suggestions on how to deal with stress without shoving my face full of food or smoking, please, let me know. I need your help!

Exciting news!

We have some exciting news to report. Heather took her first steps last night. At first she took four steps, and then another four and then another four! I was so proud I started crying. I've tried to get her to walk again today, but so far she'll only stand by herself, which is a feat itself. I think Mike is just excited to say that Heather walked before she was one years old...right under the line there Heather. I can't believe that by next Wednesday she'll be one! She has definitely got her own little personality. She's been quite upset a lot recently and rather prone to whining. I think it's because Mike isn't around, and it's quite a big change for her...and me too. We seem to be managing well. We haven't really started a schedule yet, because we've had so many appointments last week and this week. Hopefully I'll be getting my car by Wednesday, but they said that that would take a miracle. I hate being stuck here! I can only walk the same pier so many times during the day.
We didn't really do anything that exciting last weekend. Friday night Heather went to my mum's and I watched a couple of movies while Mike went to bed at 930pm. Lame. Saturday we took my car to have the windshield replaced and then went for breakfast with my mum. That night I went over to Meghan's and stayed until 11pm. It was nice to just hang out with someone that I hadn't really seen in over a year. On Sunday Barbara came over for a bit and took us our for breakfast and then I can't remember the rest of the day. OH! I went to Winners and found a kitchen timer in the shape of a cupcake. It was the greatest find ever.
Mike is still not 100% sure he can book our wedding off from work. If not we'll have to be married before our wedding dinner. If that happens it's not the end of the world for me. I think my mum would be devastated though.
I think I am turning more domestic though. The first I did when I woke up this morning was tell Mike I'm making lettuce wraps for dinner. I never do that, dinner is always decided about 30 minutes before Mike comes home. Then I fed, changed and dressed Heather. While she is down for her nap, I clean the kitchen and do the laundry. Once she wakes up she'll have lunch, while I vacuum the apartment, do more laundry and put the dishes away. It never ends ladies, it never ends. I don't think it would be so bad if it didn't go somewhat unappreciated. All I am going to say is that sometimes I want to throw this computer off the balcony.
Well I hope everyone has a great week. I hope I get to see Amanda, and that I get my truck.

What Dreams May Come...

I had the strangest dream last night, and it seemed so real. Everytime I would get up to attend to Moo and then fall asleep I would fall right back into the same dream. I know it's simply an anxiety dream, and that I shouldn't read into it at all.

The Dream: I am still with Mike and we have Heather, but things aren't going that well. I feel ignored and alone. For some reason I meet Seth Rogen (he's Vancouver actor, he was in "Knocked Up" and "40 Year Old Virgin") and a relationship starts to form. I then have to explain to Seth that I have a daughter and that I am getting married. Then I have to tell Mike that I have had this relationship with Seth (which isn't sexual) and that I am starting to have feelings for him. So basically I have to choose between the two of them. Then I woke up, not having to choose.

Mike knows about my little crush on the actor, and ofcourse Seth Rogen is going to be in my dreams because we're bombarded with his image all day (not a bad thing however). Mike and I always joked about what actor we would leave eachother for...he has always said Diane Lane or Lauren Grahmm (Meghan Fox, eventhough he won't admit it) and I always said Jack Black or Kevin Smith. I've changed my mind now...sorry guys. Anyway, Mike is worried that I have seen the future with this dream and I will leave him for Seth Rogen. Right hun, right.

On another note...we finally got our family photos back. Heather is so cute. It's amazing how two mildly attractive people can create an incredibly gorgeous child. It's weird man, weird. Heather has also decided to give up her morning nap (nooooooooooooo) but she'll sleep for like 4 hours in the afternoon. I don't know if that's how it's supposed to work, but I don't mind. It gives me time to clean up around her, and wait for Mike's return. My mum might take her tonight so that Mike and I can see a movie or something...I'm pushing for "Superbad", but we'll see ;).

It's amazing what can happen in less than two years...

Right now Mike is at work (his first day) and Heather just went down for her morning nap. After cleaning the apartment like a crazy woman on a mission, I finally have a moment to sit down and relax. Things have been hectic but good around here. I have hardly had any time to myself, or to think for myself over the past two months. It's been all about the house, or lawyers, or insurance agents, realtors, car dealerships/salesmen and ofcourse...financing.
I never fully realized until now what buying a house actually involves. At first I thought I was quite naive and daft, but my wiser older brother had no idea either. We just thought that you could throw some money at a realtor, buy insurance and there you go, you have a house. I hope I never have to buy another house again, I hope we are fully happy in Deep Cove and live there forever. Unless we win the lottery, then we may move.
Mike and I need a second car. We decided that Mike using public transit from Deep Cove to Richmond and back would drive both of us crazy. Who wants to be spending more than 2 hours on a bus each way? Also, I having Heather do need a car. Actually not having a vehicle this week and having Heather is freaking me out. I can borrow my mums car, but that in itself is somewhat nerve-wracking since she drives a Benz. So anyway, we are buying another car. My brother owns a used 1995 Toyota 4 Runner, and I love driving it, so we decided to get a 4 Runner too. It will end up being my car, and Mike will use the VW since it is far better on gas. Having a car with more space will be great. I will no longer have to jam Heather's stroller in the trunk, and her car seat will fit in nicely with room to spare so that it's not hitting my chair and pushing me into the steering wheel. Everyone's main concern was that I was trying to compete with my brother, which is not the case. He and I live to entirely seperate lives. I mean comeon, I have a baby!
Heather turns one in just over two weeks. I haven't really bought her anything. Just a sweatshirt and an Arthur the Ardvark DVD (which is really more for Mike and I). I think my mum and I are going to head to Toys r Us and pick up some blocks. From what I've gathered she's going to be spoiled this birthday. I am making her birthday cake too, which is going to be awesome. I have NO idea what I am going to make but it'll be cool. She doesn't exactly have a lot of interests right now. Maybe I'll make her an animal cake, like a dog or cat. If anyone has good ideas let me know.
Yes, the wedding is arriving soon too. Two days after Heather's birthday we're getting married. I have been figuring out everything, it's just the finer details that need to be done. I need to order a bouquet, schedule a hair appointment, leave the deposit for the restaurant, call everyone and tell them that the time has been changed. It's all so crazy. All I hope is that I fit into my wedding dress, after that, I'll be happy.
There you have it, our lives are changing every day. With new excitement brings new stresses but we're trying to get through them. By November of this year the three of us will be grinning from ear to ear.

The Munros....house owners!

All three of us have very exciting news! We have purchased a house! We still have to have the house inspected (which happens tomorrow) and give the first deposit, but after all that we have a house and we take posession on October 1! We are so excited! I was hoping to move sooner than October, but we need the time to move and to give notice to our current land lord. I won't put pictures up until it's actually ours, but I can tell you a little bit about it. It is 50 years old, with 2.5 bedrooms, two bathrooms (one is amazing, with heated floors), there is an amazing backyard with a little shack that will be turned into Heather's play house! The kitchen is awesome, and there are vines all over it. Both Mike and I fell in love with it the second we saw it. There will be some work needed, but that's ok we're both willing to put the time, money and effort into it. This means that I can finally get a dog too! I am so excited! It's also near some nice parks, trails and conviently enough a French Immersion school. I can't wait to move, we have so much furniture that needs a place that isn't in our living room. I can't believe that in just over two years I will be married, I'll have a 13 month old daughter and a house! HAHAHA!! All the other stuff that happens in life seems so trivial now, because my dreams are coming true! Watch my luck change now after saying that, I may have just jinxed my house!
We're heading over to Chris and Danielle's place tonight to work on reception favors. Mike and I need to figure out what we're going to do too. I have no idea, I was thinking vases from IKEA or something. Who knows?
Heather has 6 TEETH!!! 6!!! Can you believe it? She likes to bite now too, which blows ass! Anyway, she's doing great. She loves cheese and pulling down the DVD's from the shelves. She is trying her hardest to stand by herself these days. She lasts for about 5 seconds and then falls to her knees. She's sooo amazing.
Well there you go, that's all our new news. The nice thing about our place is that it will have a nice guest room downstairs for all of our out of town friends...we're looking at you Mark, Louis, Melinda and Gillian.

Katie Simpson

The sad thing is...I think I like myself better as a cartoon character than a real person. Plus, as a cartoon I have a blowfish t-shirt, which happens to be the coolest aquatic creature in the universe.

Happiness and Sadness

I've been up since 6am, making and baking cookies. We have yet another reunion on Mike's side. Dear god that kid has a huge family...what am I getting myself into? Haha.
We were at Mike's parent's place last night for dinner which was nice. We ate chinese food and Barbara and I drank some really nice wine. She told me funny stories about her childhood and about how her and Peter met, fell in love and go to where they are now. In the past week she's the second person to tell me of how she met her true love. I think when wedding time gets closer people just want to share their love, whether it be stories, gifts of physically (hugging, kisses). We haven't really done too much on the wedding preparations. I am just so worried about our 'friends reception' simply because there will be a lot of our friends there and I really don't want to screw anything up. I think I'll be relying on Mike to help me organize things and to come up with ideas...he's been to more weddings than I have (I think like 8 in the past year and a half). Right now I am more focused on houses and Mike is more focused on finding work. I would love to secretly elope somewhere, but I would be shot at dawn by my family. We're looking at houses tomorrow with a realtor, which should be fun and eye opening I think. There is one that we're particularly interested in, but we haven't even seen it, so who knows right?
I found out that my dad is coming to town tonight, (which is exciting) and he'll be here until Wednesday. He hasn't really seen Heather, and I worry that she'll grow up not knowing him that well. I think Mike and I will have to make the effort to visit him in Arizona when she gets older (and I become less paranoid).
I heard some sad news last week. A man, Dallas Bittner, that I was in the Cap Textiles Program with committed suicide on July 7th. I haven't seen him in almost two years, so I had no idea that he was in such a dark place. I remember that he always seemed so calm, very spiritual and down to earth. His textile work was amazing too, and he had a great love for natural and synthetic dyes. He also worked in the film industry doing textiles/costuming. Suicide is one of those things that can either be categorized as tragic or selfish. I think it really depends on the circumstances and the closeness that you had with the person. For Dallas I see it as a tragedy.
Mike is still waiting to hear about a job, and I am trying to figure out what I am going to do with Heather once he goes back to work and school. There will be some days when I won't see him at all. I don't know if it will affect Heather, not having two parents around, especially Mike. She loves him so much. You can just see their closeness, it's beautiful really.
Well I hope everyone enjoys their weekend. Try to stay out of the rain.

houses, houses everywhere...just not for sale.

Well let's begin with me saying 'I'm completely exhausted'. I think I have started half of these blog entries with that sentence. It isn't as hot as it has been today, and we're all happy about it. We went hiking along Capilano River today with my mum. Neither Mike nor I have had Heather strapped to our backs for awhile. All I can say is that kid has gotten much bigger in a short time period. I was about ready to collapse with her on my back by the time we reached the dam. However the trip back was nice, and we didn't step in any dog crap...trust me, it's a miracle.
Last week Mike and I had a date night, and we went to the cinema and saw "Transformers". We enjoyed (Mike did more due to the attractive actresses, he even said so) it. There was a trailer for another movie with Will Smith "I am Legend" and it looks wicked. I had actually read about it some time ago, and I remember it intriguing me then. Oh yes, and there was another 'secret' trailer before the film, which I later found out has a code name of 'Cloverfield' and could possibly be the new Godzilla movie. My brother and I talked the next day, and he was so excited for it that he even did this strange animalistic Godzilla roar...impressive actually.
So once again, Mike, Heather and I are in the market, the housing market that is. This time we are seriously looking, and we're looking in North Vancouver. Sorry guys, we want to stay on the North Shore. We start really looking next weekend with our realtor, and I hope we can find something before Christmas. We're really excited. We're really looking for Deep Cove, but there are no homes for sale in Deep Cove...everyone likes it too much.
So, we're all doing a lot better these days. Things are starting to look promising for us, and our futures seem to be more solid. Let's pray that Mike's typing test goes well!!! Oh, random Heather update...she'll be a year in less than 6 weeks, and she has 6 teeth.

These pictures were taken from the Munro Family Picnic. It was so nice and sunny. We all had a good time until Heather barfed everywhere. Kids. Anyway...picture #1 Mike and Heather playing in the water park (Katie and bathing suits don't mix). Picture #2 naked chocolate cupcakes waiting to be dressed. Picture #3 chocolate cupcakes with chocolate icing and star sprinkles. Woo. They were soo good too. Actually all the food that I made was a hit. I believe that 3 people walked away with my salad recipe.
A note to Gillian...if you find Bermuda shorts that are extremely cheap...I'm a size 14/16! I finally gave in a cut a pair of pants.

Who needs the Kwik-e-mart?? We didn't! It wasn't that entertaining but we couldn't help going and taking some pictures. Picture #1 is of me and Constable Chief Wiggam; #2 is of the Kwik-e-mart; #3 is Heather, myself, Marge and Comic Book Guy outside the Kwik-e-mart. Very interesting.

I'm feeling rather, well, shitty right now. Life has been rather stressful and well, shitty over the last couple of months. I can't really disclose any of the gritty details, but trust me, it's been difficult. I really should stop bitching about it and go and try to fix things...believe I've tried, and so far nothing has worked. I can't control my own life anymore and it really really sucks.
The three of us went to the 7-11 store disguised as the 'kwik-e-mart' is preparation for the Simpsons movie. It was extreme chaos and to be truthful very underwhelming. All we wanted was to buy Homer's pink donut with sprinkles, Buzz cola and a squishee, but they were all sold out of the first two and the line for a squishee was ridiculous. We did however get pictures of the whole thing, and those will be added later.
I've been baking all day, and preparing for the salad that I have to make tomorrow for the Munro picnic. I'm still waiting on a batch of chocolate cupcakes to finish baking. I will ice them and decorate them tomorrow. Who wants dry gross icing?? Not me. Don't worry dear fans, I will also be adding pictures of my cupcakes soon.
I've been looking everywhere for a pair of damned bermuda shorts, but they do not exist this summer. Everything is super short, and not everyone (including me) can wear those without wanting to vomit. If you know of a place where I can get bermuda shorts, please let me know.
Well the timer is ringing so I must go save the cupcakes. Wish us good luck tonight...Heather's teething and it's making sleep quite hard.

Now that Heather is ten and a half months she has become rather intrigued by strange and random things...like her father's underpants. Nice Heather, nice.

It is so beautiful and sunny here! I never want it to end!!!! I've been trying to sun tan here and there. I really want a nice tan, but so far it hasn't worked. I want to be 'bronzed' for my wedding day! Heather and I have been going out and enjoying this nice weather. We leave Mike at home to do his 'man' work.
I went for coffee with Heather this morning and we ran into a friend of mine, Robyn, who I knew through the textiles program we both did. Anyway, it was nice. She hadn't met Heather before, and we haven't seen each other in over a year so she joined us for coffee and we all had a nice chat. She couldn't get over Heather. Robyn would apologize to me repeatedly because she couldn't focus on the conversations we were having because she was just so drawn to Moo.
Speaking of Heather...she's pushing three teeth out right now, so she hasn't been the happiest camper but she's doing alright. She also turns one in a couple of months so I am frantically trying to plan something for her special day, and planning a wedding reception. It's difficult. There are a couple of wicked lantern festivals coming up so we might attend one of them as her birthday party, or I might just invite everyone over to our place for presents and cake.
So right now Mike is eating (I swear) a steak the equivalent size of half a cow. I however just ate a baja sized bean burrito, so I shouldn't really say anything about portion size. I love Mexican food with all my being.
We have already received wedding gifts from people. The Bay is a strange place. My aunt and uncle from Ontario bought an amazing quilt that I cannot wait to start using. As you all know I love a good quilt.
The three of us went over to Mike's parents on Wednesday for dinner and Mike needed a haircut badly. Anyway, we had Chinese food for dinner and Mike's fortune cookie read 'your anxieties are beginning to clear'...I hope so, because I can't handle any more stress these days. I am excited though, on Sunday the Munro's are having a giant picnic. There will be Munro's coming from far and wide...even from Niageria! Actually Mike's little cousin contracted Malaria in Nigeria so they had to postpone their trip and the picnic several times. I am just excited about cooking for it. I am planning on making 'Love Salad' (don't ask, but it's soo good), oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and chocolate cupcakes with star sprinkles. It's going to rock. I am just trying to figure out when I can make all this, and have it not either dry out or spoil. Let's face it, I am going to gain a lot of weight this weekend. Haha oh.
Well I should get going. Our house (as usual) is messy and it needs to be cleaned horribly. We clean and we clean but nothing ever works. Any suggestions?

Exciting!

As embarassing as this is...I am soooo excited that the Spice Girls are getting back together to do another tour!! Iiiyeeeee!!! If they come to Vancouver, or even Seattle, I would definitly go!! I am so happy!! Best thing all week!! Oh, and Heather, my little love, said her first word today "dog". Can you believe it! She was weighed today too. She is 20lbs 14oz and it 74 cm. Isn't that exciting??
I think Amanda is coming over tonight, which would do Mike and I some good. Things have been very stressful for us recently, and I can't stop eating. That picture of me in the brown dress may be a thing of the past. I may get back up to a high weight again. Boooo. Also, all I really want is giant burrito. MMmmmmm, burrito.

I love it!

Help me!

Here is Heather under the gate...stuck...can you tell?? I feel for her, but it also makes me laugh sometimes. She's too ambitious for her own good. Haha.

Heather striking a pose!

This was taken today. She enjoys putting her feet under the gate...and then she gets stuck. She'll be 10 months this Friday. We were all excited when Matt (aka Huggy Bear) and Tess stopped by. Heather instantly fell for Tess, but it took some sweet talk and toy playing for Heather to fall for Matt too. I hope they have children soon, they would make great parents.

The big night out!

This was taken before we went to Carolina and Brendan's wedding. I think I clean up pretty well...most of the time. The wedding was actually a lot of fun. Very intimate. I drank too much, but still it was all good.

"Knocked Up"...when art imitates life :)

Lately I've been battling with insomnia. Getting to sleep is quite difficult, but staying asleep is nearly damn impossible. I think it has something to do with the virus, that or, I'm really stressed.

Amanda and I went (finally) to see "Knocked Up". We both thought there was going to be more laughs but all in all I liked it. Actually, I found myself laughing more often and with greater force than Amanda and I think it's because I got a lot of the jokes/experiences on a more personal level...since I had experienced a lot of them myself (except for the pink eye part...who knew?). It's too bad Mike won't see comedies (or dramas, or horrors, or adventure...the list continues) with me, for I really want to see "Evan Almighty". One thing I did notice about "Knocked Up" is that during the sex scenes I had to look away, almost in a blush! Sure I can watch other movies where boobs and whatnot is flying left, right and center and not give a rats ass, but the second you put Seth Rogen in a sexual innuendo, I blush.

Tomorrow is "Meat Fest" at Brannen's work, and yes we are invited...Heather too. I remember last Meat Fest, I met Spage for the first time, and Louis was there. I remember Louis commented on how pregnancy suited me and that it was a good look for me...he made my year (!!) with that comment. Actually both Amanda and I agreed that when Louis gives us a compliment we beam with happiness, but when Brannen or Mike do, we blow them off and call them liars. Amanda and I are crazy. I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow. I don't know how much Heather will like sitting under a tent in the rain? For all I know she'd love it. I know Mike is really look forward to it. I think he almost cried with joy when he got the text message. I don't quite understand men and their love for barbecued meats, and I don't know if I ever will.

I like writing blog entries when I can't sleep. It gives me something to show Mike, to prove that when I say that I got up with Heather at 2am and stayed up, I'm not lying.

Well, I don't really have that much else to write. I know I've mentioned previously that we have a wedding to attend this weekend and I'm not 100% psyched about...even though Gillian gave a good pep-talk. All I can say is that I hope my corset works...meaning...both my boobs and my dress stay up. Wish me luck!

be warned...I'm in a crappy mood

Heather is the funniest kid around. It's great to see her shake her bum when music comes on...she loves to dance. It suddenly dawned on me today that we haven't been reading to Heather at all. So this morning I sat down and we went through "Richard Scarry's Big Word Book". Was she interested?? Hell no. She's been living off of formula the last couple of days due to her stomach bug. Apparently Pedialyte is crap, and we can give her highly diluted gatorade. I've had enough gatorade over the last week to last me a life time. We'll try giving her some cereal tomorrow and see if that sits well with her. Nothing, and I mean nothing had prepared me for infant explosive diarreah. When all of you have children you will completely understand that statement.
So we have a wedding to attend this weekend. I am pretty much over weddings right now. I don't even want to have one of my own anymore. If I could I would just get married at city hall. I could fight my mother and not have all the wedding festivities, but I feel pressured and we already bought the non-returnable wedding dress. Mike hasn't really put much thought into the wedding, basically he'll just show up. Any mention of it sends us into bickering whirlwind anyway. I know the upcoming wedding will be fun, and I really do like the couple that are getting married, it's just one person there that I can't seem to get past. Damn me and my jealous nature. I'll feel completely vulnerable and unattractive the whole night. Well I'm looking forward to it.
Damn it, now I'm in a shitty mood.

stomach virus #2 and #3

So the past week has not been easy for the three of us. First Mike was in the hospital with this horrid stomach virus, then it put me in the hospital two days later. However, the virus isn't quite done with me yet. Anyway, while I was at LGH they gave me morphine which now I have learned I am quite allergic to. It wasn't pretty. I could've died. Poor Mike didn't know what to while I was screaming bloody murder at him, the nurses and the doctor. I was in so much pain. Well after all that I made it home alright. Now Heather is starting to get the tell tale signs of the virus, so we're taking her in to see her doctor. I hope we get to the end of all of this soon, I am tired of having my head buried in the toilet.
As you can imagine Mike didn't have the most extravagent father's day. I promise we'll do it better next year.
Well I need to call the doctor and go to bed. Woo.

Forgotten Pictures of Heather

my incredibly ill hubbo

The past four days have been rather difficult for us. Mike has been in the hospital for the past two nights with severe food poisoning which may have turned into a serious virus. He's doing a lot better, but still feeling quite sick. He was suffering from horrible dehydration so they put him on an IV drip, and they also put him on a strong anti nausea medication which seemed to help yesterday, but by last night he was ready to go back to the hospital. He can't eat anything or drink anything. Since we aren't 100% sure what is wrong we sent Heather to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Munro. Also, it was becoming too stressful to have to worry about Heather if Mike needed to go to the hospital. He's finally sleeping now...neither of us have had a lot of sleep. The poor guy, it got the point where he was telling me that he loved me, because he literally felt like he was going to die.
We had been planning on making our wedding invitations over the last couple of nights but alas that didn't happen. So since Moo is away I am going to plop myself in front the tv and watch some movies and make invitations while I look after Mike. I just realized that the Transformers movie comes out soon...sweeeeeeet.
So wedding planning has started to come together. I still have to go check out the actual wedding spot, call the restaurant and finalize everything, call the marriage commissioner and finalize everything, figure out transportation, get our marriage license...you know, that doesn't sound all together does it?? At least my wedding dress is now in my possession and no longer in Washington! God I love that dress. I should probably get started on those invitations, shouldn't I?
Heather is now 9.5 months. She is so amazing, and such a wonderful baby. I can tell she's going to be into music or dance when she gets older. She is starting to walk with assistance, and she is going from tables, to chairs to the floor with ease. She can even get herself off the futon with some help. I can't believe she'll be one year at the end of August!
August is such an exciting month actually. Trenna (Mike's sister) and her Ozzie beau, Mal, are getting married on the 25th, Heather's one year birthday is on the 29th, and Mike and I are getting married the 31st. Too much excitement, can hardly contain myself.
Well I am going to go now and get started on those invitations, make myself some popcorn and hope I don't get sick too. I hope everyone is doing well.
Cheerio, Katie

no smiles in dreary town

I don't know if it's the dreary weather, or the fact that life is difficult at times, but lately things have not been so cheery for us. I'd get into great details, but I wouldn't want to bore you. Since I am someone who is deeply effected by the weather, I just find it hard to smile when it's raining.
We said good bye to Kieran and Jay last night, as they are setting off this morning for their great cross Canada biking expedition. It'll be so grueling for them, but like anything, the more you do it, the easier it gets...except for threading a loom, that will ALWAYS be a challenge for me. I just hope they make it back by September.
I leave early Monday morning for the US to pick up my wedding dress. I am not looking forward to it though, 2 hours alone with my mum trapped in a car will not end well. I don't know why mother's always throw in their two cents, when it is not warranted nor needed. Also, I am pretty confident in the idea that I have gained weight, and will not fit into my dress. I am sort of at the point where I just want to throw the towel in and screw all the wedding festivities and elope with Mike somewhere. The wedding isn't for us at this point anymore, it's for everyone else, more so, my mother.
I just read that the Spice Girls may be reuniting and going on tour. I will admit this (and I know I will get much flack for this later) but I would seriously pay money to see them, and when I read that, I became a little bit excited. Heather enjoys their music too...excuses, excuses.
Well Mike and I are off to go get our Moo. She stayed with Mike's parents last night so that we could go to Kieran's party unteathered to our child. I miss her though, and wish Mike would hurry up in the shower, dear god.
I hope everyone else is doing well, and that it's bright and sunny where you are...you lucky bastards.

Cupcakes!! (it's been awhile)

We're back!

I have a feeling that this post may take a long time to write since I have a Heather on the loose. We are finally back at home. THANK GOD! Both Mike and I have agreed that we are never looking after my mum's house or her cats again. She can find someone that doesn't have a lot of prior commitments or responsibilities.
Heather is teething again. She has two more coming at the same time, well actually there are four coming, but two haven't shown themselves yet. She is also now sitting by herself, and going from sitting to standing to crawling (not necessarily in that order). She continues to amaze us. I don't know if all of you know this, but Heather has the most beautiful smile, and the greatest sense of humor! Dear god she cracks us up. She is also saying "mama" and "dada" while acknowledging what they mean. Right now she is sitting on her bum eating her books.
Not a lot has been happening. Mike registered for university, and even though he denies it, he's quite excited. He'll most likely apply for a job at the WCB for over the summer. We are also planning on moving out to Langley hopefully before August.
We've also been doing a lot of hiking and trails lately. We did the Grouse Grind last week. It was my first time. Yes I swore at Mike the whole way and thought I was going to die, but we did it in 2 hours and 20 minutes. Hey, my dad said it would take me about 4 hours...so I showed him.
We spent a lot of time with Adam and Sara over the last week. It was nice to see some friends that we don't see very often...granted we don't see a lot of people that often. Brannen and Amanda came over as well and watched me dye my hair...Brannen was intrigued, but scared.
Our friend Louis is engaged too! As soon as Mark said that Lou had some big news, I knew right away what it was. I can only hope they get married in Vancouver, but I don't think that's going to happen. Also, we would all like to meet Dan. Also, selfishly, we want Lou at our wedding too. So out of Mike's friends, Dave, is the last one, oh, and Jen too.
Well, Heather is getting restless so I should go. We are completely out of food, so I need to go shopping. Go away rain, I enjoyed the few weeks of blistering heat!!!!!

I am living in one giant kitty litter

The three of us are at my mothers house now. So far things haven't been going to smoothly, thanks to the cats and their inability to keep certain things in a kitty litter. There was a lot of horror when I stepped in cat feces the first night, then found it in the hallway the second night, Jay stepped in some that was hidden under the table, and then to top it all of Miles (the male cat) vomited all over the floor in front of Jay and Lisa. I am pretty sure that Jay and Lisa will not be returning for another dinner at the Sherman/Munro residence. However, they seem to be doing better today, and we've decided not to rush them to emergency, where we would be spending at least $300 per cat (money that we don't have). So, I'll be taking them to their vet on Tuesday when it reopens after the long weekend. To my mothers great dismay...we are never looking after these cats again. Never.
On a different note, I finally got my blood taken to check my thyroid again, because the previous tests showed that it was abnormal. My liver tests came back negative, and even though my liver feels strange, they say I'm ok. I'll hopefully find out my results this Thursday. I would like to know why I am always cold, no matter how many layers I put on.
Mike's parents are over for dinner. We just ate too much BBQ. I should get back to socializing. I hope everyone is doing well, and please pray for me that I don't find cat shit in our bed.

Matt and Tess's wedding weekend (our trip to Victoria)

Well my birthday came and went. On Monday I turned 26 years old. Although the age difference didn't really change anything, I feel extremely old. I blame that more on parenthood and married life ;).
So on Thursday May 10th, Mike and I dropped Moo off at the Munro's and headed for the Tsawwassen ferry terminal. We luckily caught the 10am. We arrived at Trenna and Mal's place later that morning after having some lunch and picking up Mike's tuxedo. Thursday was really the only day that Mike and I were able to spend together. We walked around and I did some shopping, and we went to the Old Spaghetti Factory. We also managed to go see the Titanic Exhibit at the Natural History Museum. The exhibit was alright, but I did enjoy the rest of the Museum. I hadn't seen it in a very long time, more than 10 years. We later ended up at Darcy's Pub where we drank and I ate an amazing pineapple/carrot cake with cream cheese icing. We came home late and sat up talking to Mal waiting for Trenna to come home from work. Friday May 11th, we met up with the boys for breakfast, Sarah and Trenna were there too. I have never seen so much food in my life. Matt left to do his groom duties, and so Trenna, Sarah, Adam, Kieran, Mike and myself went on to face the day. We ended up at the Wax Museum which was interesting, but not as impressive as I thought it once was. After, Mike and Kieran went to pick up Jay; Sarah and Adam went to walk Otter and Trenna and I went walking...a lot of walking. We went to the Bug Zoo and I was horrified. We also just walked allover downtown and I went shopping. Spent a little too much money. Oh well. At this time Mike was at a wedding rehersal. We met up after and headed to Milestone's for the rehersal dinner. We sat with Brannen, Amanda, Spage, Adam and Sarah. I think we all pretty much drank from Bellini fish bowls, and were all frozen for the rest of the night. That night we hung out with Trenna and Mal again. Saturday May 12th, Trenna, Mike and I all met up with their aunt Bev at the Cook St. Village Starbucks. After coffee Bev drove us around her old neighborhood and along the water. It's so beautiful there! With every day I spent there the more I want to move! Mike and I parted ways and he went off to get ready for the wedding and to relax with Matt, I went back the Trenna's and got ready. The wedding was beautiful. It took place at St. Anne's Academy. Matt looked handsome, and Tess looked beautiful. The reception was awesome. We all drank and ate...some dancing too. This time I elbowed Kieran in the face. Oh, how the tables have turned. After the reception Kieran, Jay, Mike and I went to the Sticky Wicket for more drinks. Jay and I ended up on the dance floor, which was the scariest place to be. I think we were the youngest women there. It was horrifying. Haha. Sunday May 13th (Mother's Day) Mike and I didn't get much sleep, and I felt like death but we got dressed and headed over to the community centre for a wedding related brunch. After eating and drinking I needed to go home. Mike and I slept for a couple of hours. Trenna and I walked downtown again and then when we got back we all left for the ferry's. Since we took the later ferry because Trenna and Mal came with us, we ended up staying at Mike's parents place that night. Monday May 14th (my birthday), we woke up at 6am, and I got to hug Moo, who I missed soo much!! I didn't get to see her at all Mother's Day. So the three of us left very early, because we had a 9:30am appointment. So my birthday was spent in transit, and the later in bed because I was so tired!! I later made myself some delicious stirfry and watched a movie.
Well, Heather is going crazy and the cheerios aren't entertaining her anymore! I have a cake, chili and cornmeal muffins to make. Tonight I'm celebrating my birthday with my family! Starting this Friday, the three of us will be house sitting for my mum. Woo.

a Sherman/Munro family update

So here is Heather, our 8 month old climber! She pulls herself up on everything! Soon she'll be able to walk up stairs. She's also started to eat cheerios now, most of them end up on the floor or down her pants (got me there). Yes, Mike and I have been busy baby proofing and cleaning the whole apartment. Still, with all the proofing there have been a couple of bumps and bruises. We all swear that she'll be standing and possibly walking before a year.
My birthday is coming up soon. Mike actually gave me my birthday present early...a very cool gold owl pendant that I've been eyeing for more than 5 months! I wonder what Heather is going to get me for my birthday...and hey, mother's day! Mike and I will be coming back from Huggy Bear's wedding that day (it's in Victoria), but I am making sure to spend some part of the day with my little girl and my mum. I am actually excited about heading to Victoria. I haven't been there in a very long time, and also Mike and I haven't spent a little vacation together, well never. We went to Mission for Adam's wedding, but that was one night. This is different.
I've never made a cheesecake in my life, but for my birthday I've decided to make a cookies and cream cheesecake for everyone (I can't eat it, that's part of the reason I made it, I don't need the calories). I'm excited to see all my friends tomorrow too, if not for a reason like a birthday party, I wouldn't see anyone (don't even get me started).
Mike and I have been doing a lot of searching within ourselves, and we've figured out what are future plans are. Mike is going to go back to school, which I think is a great idea. I think he may get his business degree and then become a GCA. I think that I may go to school and become a Doula. I loved the whole pregnancy experience (I was advised by my doctor not to have anymore) and I would love to help other women enjoy it as well. I may go to UBC for Midwifery, but it's expensive and my grades are not the greatest. We would of course work part time, and there is a lot of family waiting to look after Heather during the day. I won't be able to attend school for another year, which is ok. I may get a very part time (I'm talking 2 days a week) job this summer, just to bring in some extra cash, and also just to have some Katie time.
Our wedding plans have gotten more insane recently. So Mike and I are getting married August 31 with just our immediate family (15 people). September 1 my mother invited 3 of my family members from Ontario to come out, so we're having a Sherman family reception (Mike's parents and siblings will come too). **New plan** September 2, Mike's uncle Dennis, is having a Munro/Perry reception, which is not only for Mike and I, but for Trenna and Mal (I hope I can write that). September 14 Mike and I hold our friend's reception, which is strictly for friends and our siblings. I am wearing my wedding dress to all, except for the Munro/Perry which is more of a pool side event. Anyway, Mike and I find it funny that all these parties are happening, when all we wanted was a small wedding with no receptions (except for our friends). Keeping it simple and small turned into four seperate large parties. My mother started it all...she just doesn't listen. Oh well, I guess mustn't grumble that's the way the cookie crumbles.
Well, Heather is crawling around, and Mike just installed a new toilet seat. THANK GOD!!! I have a lot of cleaning to do for tomorrow.





**The nicest picture of me ever taken with my darn phone.

I found my wedding dress!

So it's been a couple of days since I last wrote. A lot to cool things have happened!
Well yesterday, I went for a shopping trip with my mum and her friend Brenda to Bellingham. I bought lots of sweet shirts, a dress and even a pair of shoes. The greatest thing I bought was my wedding dress!! It is the most amazing dress ever! I was really surprised that I would pick something to elegant (I'm not what you would call an elegant person...I prefer to think of myself as a reggamuffin). I also bought all the undergarments, jewellery and even a head piece while we were there. Mike has seen it, but I'm keeping it a secret to everyone else (a little backwards, I know). It just made the wedding seem more real now...I'm excited. I hope Mike likes it, because I feel like a princess in it.
Now we're starting to plan our trip to Victoria for Matt's wedding. I think we're leaving the thursday and coming back on the sunday. FOUR DAYS WITHOUT MY BABY! I can handle one day, possibly two, but four??? This could get ugly. I'm excited though, I haven't been to Victoria in years. Also, we're staying with Trenna and Mel while we're there which should be fun. It's my birthday present from my mum...nice present hunh?
I've also been planning my birthday, and finally figured out what we're doing. Dinner and then back to our place for some cake and coffee. I don't know if I am going to make the cake or not. I want something amazing!
Heather is now saying "mama" all the time. She has NO idea what it means, but it makes my heart melt! She even says it to Mike.
Mike and I are having a date tomorrow night...it's been a long time coming! Just the two of us, going for a nice dinner. I was given a gift certificate for Earl's, so I think we're going there. I surprised him with the plan this morning, and he seemed happy.
Well, I've got a very curious Moo here, and she's wandering away from me. I should run.

Just another day

Finally, a beautiful day in Vancouver! The sun is shining and for once you don't need a jacket. Mike and Heather are just relaxing together while watching "Arthur". We've been cleaning like crazy today because we're finally having Carolina and Brendan over for coffee. They have yet to see the place, and thankfully it's before we start having to completely baby proof the place. Speaking of baby, Heather is so absolutely brilliant! She is already crawling, and her second tooth has come through, now she can pull herself up to her feet AND she has figured out how to crawl through all the barriers we've put up. That kid amazes me everyday! Also, she's quite esthetically pleasing too ;). Her hair is also getting longer and blonder. I wish my hair was getting longer and blonder.
So today I found out that my two dear friends, Lisa and Julie, are putting together a stagette for me. No nothing too risque, just a luncheon type get together. I didn't want strippers or anything like that. I feel that now I am a mother, it just doesn't seem right to be watching some random guy or girl throwing their junk in my face and gyrating. You know? I have a husband to do that. Ha ha. Went a little to far??
My dad comes to visit soon. I am excited to see him, we haven't seen each other a lot this year. He won't be able to make it to my birthday, so he's coming sooner. Also, I've decided to start talking to my estranged brother, Darren again. I got to see what his home wrecking Jezebel looks like too...okay, that may have been a low blow, but the two of them deserve a little bashing. Anyway, he hasn't shown any interest in his niece which also rubbed me the wrong way, but oh well, I'm trying to forgive people these days. Forgiving, it's part of me growing as a person. If only I could get past the hatred, and forgive Chris. I guess that time will come eventually.
I'm making some delicious carrots for Moo's dinner. I haven't given them to her since the first day. So it should be interesting, she'll most likely spit them out and give me stink eye. It's true. Well, I should get going. Also, I need to eat before our guests arrive. Woo.

Cupcake info...

I just read that there is this new vegan cupcake recipe book called "Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World". Do you know what amazing cupcakes I could make wit this book??? I want this book with a vengeance! Mike bought a cupcake cookbook for me as a birthday present (I don't get to use it yet) which I am so excited about. I can't wait to start baking up a storm. Too bad I can't eat any of it :(. Oh well, it's always more fun to cook for someone else.

Moo and I

As you can see, the poor lass looks like her mother. That's me at one year (on the left) and Heather at around 6 months (on the right). Not the greatest pictures to compare, but I still think it's uncanny how similar we look.

On a personal note...

It's been awhile, and I bet you all have missed me (us). Well we've had an interesting couple of weeks.

Heather had her first hospital emergency visit. I know I know. She fell of the futon and supposedly landed on her head (neither Mike nor I were watching). After hearing a loud "thud" and a lot of crying, I gave Heather a bottle and she just passed out, which gave Mike and I heart attacks so we called the BC Nurses hotline. The telephone nurse told me to either call 911 or take Heather to emergency ourselves, because the kid wouldn't wake up. The second we got there Heather was awake smiling and "talking" to everyone. The doctor must have thought we were crazy, but that's okay, better safe then sorry. So, our little Moogsio is okay, just a little shook up. You'd think she would be afraid to be on the futon, but everytime she's on there she wants to hurl herself off. Babies, who knows?

Secondly, a dear friend of mine came out to her friends and family about a serious drug problem, so I took this opportunity to come clean about my serious drug problem...well not exactly, I have an eating disorder. As you all can see it isn't annorexia, however that's what I dealt with before I became pregnant. Anyway, I've been dealing with eating issues my whole life and it's come down to this. I'm seeing a counsellor next week, so we'll see how it goes. I just really don't like my body, and I don't know how to change it without drastic actions. I lost 100lbs to annorexia. Don't get me wrong I was soo happy while pregnant and I love what I produced (Moo) and I would give my waist line for that kid anytime! I think that my surgery will really help my self esteem, and it will give me some assentive to do something about my body. So there you go, a little bit of personal stuff for you.

Heather is now crawling around our apartment like crazy! It's hilarious! She loves to pull out all of her books from the shelf, and lick our wood chairs (if you can explain this, please contact me...haha). She is also sitting up by herself! Mike and I took Heather downtown for the first time on the seabus. I think she enjoyed it, but the funniest thing happened...she started making this weird monster face (she would go "grrr" and put her hands up to her face) and she would do it repeatedly with Mike. Soo funny and cute. She also really enjoys treating her parents legs like trampolines. Oh and she had a nap in her crib that lasted longer than 30 minutes!! Trust me, it's a huge feat!

As a family we've been going through a bit of a tough time, but we're working through it. I mean, having a baby so early in a relationship is going to bring up some issues. You know?? Everyone knew it, but we didn't listen. Anyway, we love one another, and wouldn't have it any otherway. Also, we love Heather so much, and I cannot even remember what my life was like before her.

Oh well, there you go. A lot of personal work ahead of us. We'll get through it, we always do. I'm just happy to have everyone's support.

A lot of firsts

I did this small painting yesterday. Like the other one I did, this is no larger than a postcard. Thank you Gillian for all the support.
On a side note, we went to Granville Island yesterday. I ate my first falafel which was delicious. Heather touched grass and smelled a cherry blossom for the first time. It is so amazing seeing someone experience something, like touching grass, for the first time. I can't wait for when she tries Indian food for the first time, that'll be a picture worthy experience.

cupcakes and mexican food

I think pretty soon I am going to make a treck down to cupcakes on Denman. I noticed that I write a lot about cupcakes, and have a lot of pictures of cupcakes posted on here, but none of me either making them or possibly eating one. I have been jonesing for one though, so if any of you want to come on a cupcake adventure with me let me know.

We just had Michael and Jordan over for some mexican food. I make a pretty good taco apparently. Not like it's hard, everything comes straight out of a box. I really like having people over. It also gives me the motivation to clean the apartment. I had been meaning to vaccum the carpet lately, because as you know Heather can now crawl, and I don't want her sticking her tongue on our gross floor. She was crawling everywhere today, and she also realized that she can bang on our doors and they will make a loud sound. She's so funny. Also, I think she really enjoys corn.

So my mother has okayed my surgery. I think I will schedule it for October. I may miss Halloween which will suck, but I just want it over with. It's been a long time coming. Mike and my mum will have to take some time off too, because I won't be able to look after Heather for awhile. All I know is that Heather is going as a lady bug this Halloween if it kills me.

Mike and I are going to a hockey game this Thursday. I haven't been to a game at all this season. I think it's Vancouver vs Colorado, which should be a good game.

Well I should run. Heather has passed out on the futon...again. She just won't fall asleep in her crib.

a wee bit of paint

I've started painting again...mainly on little blocks of wood no larger than a post card. I painted this one while watching "Spaceballs". The next painting will be of the downtown lights at night from our balcony. I know I am not a great painter, but at least it fills me with some sense of accomplishment.

I'm sick, can't sleep and a little bored...

So as you can see it is 3:10am, and I can't sleep. I went to bed at 10pm and woke four hours later. Both Mike and I have been stressed due to Heather being sick again. Babies, I tell you--if it's not one thing, it's another. Also, both of us have been complaining about sore throats and runny noses. The more I think about it, getting a flu shot seems like a good idea. I just feel terrible for Moo though. First teething, then stomach issues that coincide with starting solid foods, allergic reaction to peaches (skin rash) and now a really bad cough with a runny nose. We've been keeping her cold air vaporizer on all night, and sometimes it works.

Wednesday, Heather and I made a treck out to see Amanda. We chatted for some hours and then rented "The Pursuit of Happyness" which was alright, and not as pro-America as I originally thought it would be. Heather slept the entire time...in my arms however, so any thought of taking a bathroom break was out of the question. Then we met Mike and had dinner at Pepitas, which was good. Another customer ranted and raved about how good Moo was during the entire meal...it's nice to have some acknowledgement about Moo...she is a pretty amazing girl. After dinner we walked for quite some time. By the end of our excursion all of us were feeling the Mexican food and so we parted with Amanda and went home.

Thursday night was Mike's grandma, Thelma, 83rd birthday. About 20 family members all went to the Cannery for dinner. It was nice to see everyone, and most of them hadn't seen Heather since Christmas. I enjoyed myself until it came to ordering. Everything was either seafood or meat wrapped in dairy (don't ask), so they made me a salad with chicken on it. The salad arrived with out dressing. Since I felt like such a burden inregards to my allergies, I just ate the damned salad and kept my mouth shut. The coffee was nice though.

I spent the greater part of yesterday in Old Navy. Lisa needed more clothes, and since I love Old Navy and always spend a fortune there (even when I can't afford it) I accepted her invitation. I was able to find a pair of jeans which in itself is a miracle...I have pant issues. I've been actually quite horrible with shopping recently. I think I am hiding behind my debit card and not dealing with the bigger issues. I am however, starting to think up a birthday wish list...I know, I've got six weeks. Anyway, I walked a way with a pair of jeans, a dress, flip flops, bikini top (for under dresses...me in a bathing suit...never...even when I was pregnant and could have gotten away with a giant belly and a fat ass I wouldn't wear a bathing suit), a cotton hoodie, pants for Moo and shorts for Mike. Actually Mike is the one that needs new clothes...desperately needs new clothes. At least he has suit now.

I don't think I'll be doing anything for my birthday this year. I will most likely be in Victoria still, due to Matt's wedding. The wedding is on the 12th, and my birthday is on the 14th. I am thinking though, that I might like to be here to celebrate mother's day with Moo, since it'll be my first. I think we'll be staying with Trenna and Mal, so we'll see how long we can push their welcome. All I know is that I want a new carrier for Moo, one that I can put her in when I go on hikes because there is no way I am pushing her in a stroller through uphill rocky trails. Something sturdy and that will feel comfortable on my back. I also want this gold owl pendant that I saw while shopping. I keep hinting to Mike, and hey, it could be from both Mike and Heather. Other than that, it's fair game.

Today we met my mum for our usual saturday morning breakfast. I normally don't eat breakfast, but for some reason I thought I would get scrambled eggs...now I remember why I don't eat breakfast. Then we spent the rest of the day relaxing and doing some serious cleaning. It was like our bedroom blew up. Also, Heather is crawling now, so we have got to start baby proofing everything! She started crawling without any warning. Tomorrow, we're celebrating Easter early, and since it's Heather's first Easter my mum is making a complete turkey dinner. That kid is soo spoiled.

Well, I shall quit boring you. I really feel like painting right now, but all my supplies are in Moo's room, and I think that maybe I should try to get back to bed.

**The picture is Heather's passport picture. My mum laughed and laughed saying that she looked like a terrorist...yeah, ok mum.

our Mission adventure

Mike and I had a very interesting weekend. It was of course, Adam and Sarah's wedding--which was very nice and a lot of good times. Keiran stayed with us on the Friday, and then we left for the wedding early Saturday morning. I wasn't prepared for what I saw when I arrived at the banquet hall. Keiran, Mike, Adam and his family were all banding together to hang and construct this extremely interesting "chandelier" that Adam had created. When it was done though, it was actually beautiful (me being the scatter brained nut that I am didn't bring a camera to the event) and everything seemed to come together nicely. Sarah's wedding dress is my dream dress, and my plan is to break into their house and steal it...and possibly Otter...I love her.

It was also a nice (but short) vacation for Mike and I. Heather stayed at my mum's Friday and Saturday night, which was nice. I had Friday night to myself. I watched some movies, put my hair in pin curls, danced to Lily Allen and ate some Manchu Wok (which I later regretted...as usual). My hair looked nice when I left my house, but by the time the wedding had started I looked like crap. Brannen has the pictures to prove it.

So we are back now, and getting into our same old routines (which to some degree, are not good routines). Heather (I think) has a cold or allergies right now. She hasn't been sleeping that well the last couple of days, and she is extremely cranky. We don't really have plans for the rest of the week. The three of us are going for dinner tomorrow night to celebrate our 18 month anniversary. Then I believe I may have plans with different people the rest of the week. It's nice to be home, and thank god the last two days have been nice.

Well I am off to make butter chicken, without the chicken. Should be interesting. Maybe I'll take a picture of it and copy Louis...no, that would just be embarrassing for me.

**I missed Heather so much, that the minute I stepped into my mum's house and saw her I started crying. I'm such a softy.

It was a great day...the cherry blossoms are blooming!

Here is Heather decked out in all green with her green balloon for St. Patrick's Day. Not only was it her first St. Patrick's Day, but it was also the first time she's ever come in contact with a balloon...

...needless to say, she loved it. She wouldn't stop trying to bite it and burst it. She's our little Scottish/Irish baby.

Heather and I spent most of the day together. She woke me up at 630am, and we fell asleep on the couch. At about 9am, she ate squash for the first time...big surprise, she didn't like it. Then we walked to Capilano Mall. We shopped, ate lunch and walked back. The sun was out, but it was still chilly. The wind was blowing rather harshly, and it was a freezing wind. Even Mike said it was cold, and he's constantly complaining that it's too hot. The whole excursion took about three hours. She is soo good in public too. Many elderly ladies came up to us and complemented me on having a beautiful baby boy (she can be wearing all pink and still they think she's a boy). On the way back the sun was right on top of us, and it was so nice...I even took the long way home so that we could walk underneath the cherry blossoms. It was a perfect day. We haven't had one of those in a long time.

Here is a funny, but cute picture of Mike and I. I don't post a lot of pictures of us together. We went for a walk after dinner with Heather, and we had a great time. The sun was just setting. It couldn't have been more beautiful...the wind, the sunset and my two loves.

Patsy on a billboard

This is a billboard in downtown Toronto. The billboard has a picture of my brother's friend (ex girlfriend) Patsy on it. I've known Patsy for 14 years! I just think it's hilarious! I'm just proud to have a friend on an billboard that isn't advertising safe sex or VD (I'm looking at you Eric).

Our Aquarium Adventure

an update

For once I will agree with my mother, Heather is going to die of heat during the coming summer in this apartment. It gets so hot! I guess that's what we get for having an apartment that is almost completely windows and faces south east, directly at the blazing morning sun. I shouldn't complain that much...at least it's a nice day today! Everyone has been complaining about the rain over the last couple of weeks (myself included), it has been miserable but now because of the excess rain and melting snow from the mountains, the north shore is seeing some serious flooding.
Heather is sleeping with one eye open...no she's not gripping her pillow tight (that's for all you Metallica fans out there). It creeps me out when she does it, she's so pale too and her mouth is slightly open. She looks ghostly.
My mum came this morning to look after Heather, while Mike and I headed to LGH to get my tests done. It wasn't horrible at all, and I surprisingly finished before 4 hours. It all depends on your metabolism; I was worried we'd be there all day. In the last xray they didn't see anything, which is good I suppose. I was hoping they would find something (nothing too serious, just something) so that they could cure it, and I could start feeling better! When you've had an unsolved medical issue for longer than 15 years, that puts a huge burden on your life, you sort of want to get things sorted out and be able to move on. I'm still having pain in my c-section incision scar. I hope that it'll go away by itself, because there is nothing anyone can do. Oh listen to me, complain complain complain. I'm so self loathing all the time. How does Mike live with me? Oh for those who care, the barium wasn't quite as disgusting as the stuff I had in Halifax. I could actually drink a large dixie cup full of the stuff and not gag.
I think I've hunted down a good marriage commissioner. I just have to talk to her, and see if we mesh well and all that. Once I get that sorted out, all I have to do is find a dress for Heather and myself, and get the menus selected for the Sequoia Grill and Cheers then I think I will be done...oh and invitations, can't forget those. I am also so excited about Adam's wedding. Keiran is coming to stay with us (he shall be our fifth guest that has stayed her...Louis being the first) for the friday night and then we leave for Mission in the morning. I've begged my mother to look after Heather an extra day (the friday) so that we can hang out with Keiran, and just be worry free. I am of course going to miss Heather, and worry about her, and most likely have a panic attack being out of the same city as hers, but it's a lesson I must learn and an adventure I must experience. Of course, I'll be calling my mum every 20 minutes to see if Heather's ok. I'm also excited about wearing my dress and putting my hair up in pin curls.
I really wish Heather would wake up so that we can get on with our day. I have to travel to the Quay to see if I can find a nice shall/poncho. Mike's asleep too, I think he had about 6 hours of sleep, and I had four, however I just got up from my nap and am feeling great. Hurry up baby, mummy's got some shopping to do!