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.
Monday, July 23, 2007
Sunday, July 22, 2007
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.Saturday, July 21, 2007
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.
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.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
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.
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.
Monday, July 9, 2007
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.
Saturday, July 7, 2007
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.
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.
Friday, July 6, 2007
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?
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?
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
