| Jan 5 2009 | for everyone |
Well take care =)
| Jan 21 2009 | for everyone |
I haven't been stitching at all....or scrapbooking sigh....but one day I will get there....lol I guess running and my camera are my passions for the now...lol
Bye for now, Happy Stitching all
| Jan 27th...what can I say....=) | for everyone |
I'm not really sure where Jan went but it's just about over...today we got snow again....here in BC (well in the Vancouver area) we don't get snow at all usually, so it's getting in our way....and now that I'm running it's really getting in my way, running on the treadmill, is not fun at all...lol but I do make my way there once a week for my Friday run. I got 2 pairs of runners so I'm breaking them in so to speak....=) only a blister or two so far.
Well I have to go, I'm sewing on a sponsor logo to my sons hockey teams jersey's to sets....sigh...lol it's all good, just a quick hand stitch, so they will come off easy at the end of the season.
Okay I'm off I will talk to you all soon, Happy Stitching and take care
| Feb 10 2009 - Another day goes by.....=) | for everyone |
Today I raked up some leaves that the kids and I had raked and left way back in sept/oct....there was lots and lots of worm in the pile....it was a ucky job but someone had to do it....=)
It's a rest day from running today, tomorrow night my friend and I will be running an 11 km, then I'm on my own for an 18km the next day....I'm busy on Friday so I have to up the run.
Well Chadwick has hockey tonight and Veronica has sparks, so it's another busy night around here, I may get some stitching time in later we will see, bye for now
| Happy Valentines Day...=) | for everyone |
I hope you have a great weekend, take care and happy stitching
| Kamloops this weekend...=) | for everyone |
So my son will be in a hockey tournament this weekend in Kamloops, so I get me meet Patty....=) I will post pics of our visit I'm sure when we get home. I can't wait, it's been a few years of sharing our love of Cross stitching and now we get to meet.
well I had better finish packing and pick up the kids then we are on our way....well that's the plan....Happy Stitching all
| Home and it's March already.... | for everyone |
The highlight of the trip was finally meeting Patty, when I was looking up at one of the parents at the area, and saw that familiar face....it was a surprise....=) I didn't know if I would recognize her...but I did...lol now I just wish she lived closer so we could get together more often.
I loved the bag she gave me, Patty did a fabulous job....I wish I knew how to sew as well as her....=)
So today after the check out at the hotel my family and I meet up with Patty again, the boys going to Walmart and the three of us (Patty, DD and I) heading to check out Michaels....we had a great time. Only sad we had to head back to Maple Ridge.
oh ya...I picked up a Hands free magnifier...didn't like it, so I bought some magnify glasses today. So I'm excited to stitch....soooon...lol I have the bug...lol look out.....
So now we are home and I better get dinner going and the laundry started....Happy Stitching all....
| So today we found out..... | for everyone |
I still haven't been doing much stitching, but slow and steady on the ballet dancer...
Last weekend I went for a 10 am to 10 pm Scrapbook Crop, I have a wonderful time, just like in Vegas....you don't realize how fast the day goes by. I got 6 pages done I think and did 3 more since the crop.
I went for a run on Monday with my friend Julie O and then again in the night with my friends, Julie, Nicki and my DS.
Tonight we are planning on going again, but DH isn't home so I will have to take both kids so we will see.
Any now just wanted to update everyone on our moving news, it will be nicer to be closer to family and friends with out having to take the darn ferry....bye for now
| April 3rd...oh my time is just racing by..... | for everyone |
okay
so lets see what have I been up to......Well first off my sister and
brother in law, had a baby boy...Osten March 30th in Fort McMurray...so I
guess the ladybug birth announcement just doesn't work....=( I thought
she was having a girl...lol she ended up after going 7 cent for almost
one whole day getting a c section....they are both doing well...and I
guess I have to get another birth announcement going....sigh...lolSo we found out we are moving, some time in the summer, to Victoria, BC. Which will be closer to family, only a 3 hour drive or so....=)
So I'm busy getting our house stagged up, decluttered ...etc....we are going to be losing money so I"m making it the best looking it can be.....=) Houses in Victoria arent cheaper, which sucks....another sigh.
So May 3rd is coming real quick for my second 1/2 marathon....I'm not really ready like I was back in Feb, so I'm a bit scared....I'm thinking I will be sore again afew days after, I did a 15 km the other day and hurt some what...so 21 km will probably hurt abit more...I wish I had done a 21km in Feb....but oh well....
I haven't been stitching at all...but look at my WIP every day...lol
Well I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend it's sunny here today.....=) take care and Happy stitching
| April 20th....=) | for everyone |
Well I will be off and get my house more organized and ready to sell, have a great week all and happy stitching....=)
| May 5th all ready..... | for everyone |
So Sunday I ran the half Marathon, beat my time by about 10 mins so I was pretty happy with that, just wasn't ready enough so our next one I hope to be and better my time abit more...that will be next year....=)
http://www.bmovanmarathon.ca/ my bib number is 6537
Well I have to go, and get the kids up, and make the bed etc...stuff I hate doing but we have to sell this house...lol
bye for now all.....
| June 13th already.... | for everyone |
Hello
to all....we have been busy busy around here doing nothing....well we
did sell our house and bought a new house, and are moving July 19th...so
that's exciting. I have been doing a bit of stitching, but my eyes are
getting old....so it's not as much fun. I will add pics soon of the
projects I have been doing. Here's a pic of our new house, I can't wait
to get there and get some gardens started....the front has a few plants
hopefully they haven't died. Well I will hopefully keep you all up to
date with our move...and will post some pics soon....take care I hope
all is well with everyone =) | Aug 23 2009-where has the summer gone | for everyone |
Well I have done a bit of stitching, but still trying to get things put into the proper spot, and lots of visitors it seems...=) it's so nice to be a 2 hour or so drive to family.
We got a new car yesterday, a BMW and my husband is loving it....=) it's black, I will post a couple new pics here soon.
Well I will go, DD and I picked blackberries today, so I made a blackberry crisp, and it's just coming out of the oven, and smells so good....=)
take care all and I will talk to you soon,
| Sept 15- wow | for everyone |
I haven't been doing any running or cross stitching...and hope to get back into that real soon, I'm going to be running the Nike 10km World Run on the 24 of Oct. you just run on the day and have your ipod Nike thing and then log it...it's so easy and see you how you did after with the world racers...=) I did it last year, its' kind of neat to think of everyone running on this day....
Well I guess I better go and do something around this house, still have my craft room/family room still to unpack....and organize. My eczema on my hand is really bothering me right now and hurts so much...grrrr....
Any how I hope all is well in your corner of the world take care and Happy stitching
| Sept 30 | for everyone |
DD has started horse back riding, and loves loves loves it....=) Today she starts Brownies, so that will be fun for her also.
I have started running again....gradually....lol the first few runs almost killed me....and it was no long at all, back up to a 5 km now..getting ready for the 10 km on the 24th of Oct....and that will be here before I know it.
Still no stitching...I'm thinking of going right now and doing a bit of a WIP from some time ago...we will see, I also need to weed my garden...so maybe a bit of both....=)
well got to go and get some breakfast, we woke up a bit behind our normal time....bye for now
| Nov 21 2009 | for everyone |
I have been doing some stitching, but find in the day it's much easier on my eyes, and will post pics of my slow WIP, it's of the mouse in the watering can, I really should start something christmasie but haven't got the bug yet. I have got my Chrismas cards in the mail today, just a picture. I think it's a great deal at Costco I got 75 pictures with envelopes for $23 so, it's so easy...=) of course it's the postage that cost, but I usually only send to most on my list at Christmas, so it works out to be not to bad.
I'm just going to go and look for the xmas lights and see if we can get them up before the next rain storm rolls in.
Well I just want to wish my USA friends a Happy Thanksgiving, take care Richelle
| Dec 14th 2009 already | for everyone |
I just wanted to Wish you all a Merry Christmas and all the best for the new year.....=)
| First Blog for 2010 | for everyone |
We had a wonderful Christmas, spending it with family, and lovely New Years, our friends from Maple Ridge came over for a visit. DS's hockey team had a hockey tournament and came 2nd. They all played so well.
I have been thinking alot about my BFF's 2yr old, she was diagnosed with Kidney Cancer before Christmas....so so sad, she's in Vancouver's Childrens Hospital, the best on in BC.
I have decided to cross stitch the Letter's W for her and C for her sister, I'm doing it over 1 on 28 fabric, and will update pics soon, I just started yesterday. I will probably just make pillows to hang on the door.
Well I should go and get stitching, and finish un decorating our house....Oh ya I did my 1st 5km run for 2010 yesterday, I really have to get my ass moving in this department.
So I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year and all the best for 2010
| Jan 25 2010 | for everyone |
I went for a walk and photo day, and have posted pics on facebook, I think I can get the pics over here, so I will try that out.
We went our friends place on Sat for a house party and it was fun. It was nice not to have hockey this weekend, and haven't heard if we do again this weekend.
Today I made Ginger Crinkle cookies and then also Ranger cookies. The day just flew by. Any how I'm off to bed, bye for now Richelle
| Jan 30 2010 | for everyone |
I have just about finished my Horse for DD, I just have to do the back stitching....=)
So I guess I have been stitching....lol ...I haven't been running, my ankle is still hurting....grrr
I also had my filling redone in Dec and now my tooth is so so so hurting so I have to get a root canal done to it on Thursday, so I'm an antibiotics and pain killers.
Tomorrow we have to get up to go to DS hockey clinic on fore checking, it starts at 7:00 am...so early to bed tonight.....=)
I'm not sure if I said we are going on a cruise....It's a Disney Mediterranean one....so we can't wait and I'm sure it will be here before we know it....=)
So any ways, I hope everyone is having a great weekend, and Happy Stitching....=)
| Feb 1st already | for everyone |
So
it's Feb 1st already, I can't believe it. It's Monday around here,
kids are almost ready for school, then what to do....my tooth is still
hurting and Thursday I'm heading to the dentist. Tomorrow I have to
take DD to the Orthodontist, so I'm sure that will be fun....not,
she's going to need braces. so we will see what his plan will be.I finished D Horse and Rider Cross stitch, and will post the finish picture soon. We didn't do much over the weekend and I can't believe it's over already.
I haven't been doing any thing, last week I weeded my gardens at one side and the front of the house. it's been so so mild here. The 2010 Olympics start soon, and the one mountain is looking pretty brown, but they say they are moving snow down, and making snow and it will be just fine, so we will see. I can't believe it will be here so soon. Any how I have to go, have a great day all....=)
ps these pics taken 2007
| Feb 6 2010 Weekend is here | for everyone |
Hi
everyone, so the weekend is here, it's another busy one, some
what.....=) today we made for my Son's Vietnam project a paper mache
diorama, will this is it waiting to dry, then painting and adding his
touch...=) He's doing it with a friend, but mom had to step in to help,
because it wasn't going any where...=(So I have to buy some paint tomorrow because I thought we had some but can't find it...=(
http://www.geocaching.com
We went geo caching also today, the first time this year, it was so nice like a spring day about 8 degrees C (46.4 F). We found 4 finds, but one we didn't find and was driving us so hard to find it, but left to maybe go back another day.
Then tomorrow, my sons hockey game in the am, then taking my husband to a Superbowl party, and I just might stay for a bit we will see how it goes. Then to buy paint, and get started painting my sons project. then dinner for us....or what ever else happens...=)
Well have a great Superbowl Sunday all, =) and Happy stitching
| Feb 11 2010 Happy Valentines Day everyone | for everyone |
Hi all, so it's busy busy around here like always....lol but I did manage to finish my mouse in the watering can....I'm going to do a few WIP I have, next is two Ballet dancers...small wips and I will send them to Wren and her sister, they had some pictures of the both with there tutus on...so I thought that would be nice...=)
Then I have my Tea Cups, I got way back...and so I will do that next....
So today I think I found myself a running buddy....She's great and I think will keep me motivated....=) to get back into running and get some of this weight off....about 30lbs I have gained back and I'm not happy about it....=( So hopefully this is the big push, to get on it again.
Oh ya and here's a picture of the finished paper mache project
Well I hope you all have a wonderful day and weekend, Happy Valentines day, Richelle | April 11 2010 | for everyone |
We are getting excited for our up coming Mediterranean Disney Cruise....our first cruise, so can't wait. I have to start packing soon...=)
DS has joined Army Cadets, so now my Tuesday night are filled with driving downtown and hanging out from 6:00 to 9:15...to far from home to come back in between.
DD is still in Brownies Wed nights, and will be starting Garden Club when we get back from our trip...that's for me and her....=) to get some tips....
I have been stitching a bit, I'm working on my Tea Cups...WIP that I started a few years ago, I will post pics soon....I'm working on all the stitching first then I will do the back stitching etc after on all 3 cups.
Well I just wanted to say Hi, it's been a while bye for now
| May 12 2010 - oh my ... | for everyone |
Well
we had a wonderful time on our Cruise....so much fun actually....we are
looking for another cruise to take....=) when we have enough money
saved that is....=)http://s875.photobucket.com/albums/ab319/richelleincanada/11-Night%20Mediterranean%20Cruise%20April%202010/
all our pictures are at the link above, just look on the left side for the different days...
We are just getting back into full swing, as things are busy like always. I have to start our Scrapbook of the time so that I don't forget all the small details....=)
So Stitching will have to wait for now.
Take care and I will talk to you all soon
| Busy busy around here.... | for everyone |
DS has his Cadet ARC (Annual Ceremonial Review ) tonight, then camping this weekend, and Cadets will be over until Sept.
DD is done Brownies, and is just in a Kids Garden Club, that meets once a month.
School is almost done for another year, I can't believe it. DS will be moving onto Grade 8 and DD grade 3.
Well I just wanted to say I'm still alive....=) take care and have a wonderful summer
| July 6th | for everyone |
I will add some pictures in my album of our summer so far...take care and have a wonderful summer all. ps I'm doing a bit of stitching....I will post some pictures...=) Bye for now
| Aug 17 2010 | for everyone |
I'm looking for a job, not that hard but looking all the same.....=) The price of things are just going up up up...=(
We are heading to the beach tomorrow with DD's friend, her sister and her Grandma, so the kids will have a fun time looking for shells/crabs...etc. It's been so hot here, we are breaking weather temps all over the board. it's a bit cooler here being on the ocean, we get alot of fog.
I haven't been cross stitching at all, but will hopefully get into it come cooler weather, Well I hope everyone is enjoying their summer vacation, bye for now Richelle
| Aug 25 2010 | for everyone |
I joined http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VictoriaSampler/ and stitched my humbug for the contest. My finish ended up being 1 inch by 1 inch....I added pictures in my 2010 cross stitching album. I love how this looks and will try to make a few for gifts for Christmas.
I loved the pictures at this site http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/229491490uCkFNr
on how to finish them... I'm still working on the Tea cups.
Well better go and see what to have for dinner, have a great day all....=)
| Almost the end of Sept......OMG | for everyone |
So needless to say I haven't done to much stitching but try to get a bit done when I have time. I will post pics of my WIP....it's coming along well, now that I got the missing colour floss,...etc...and I don't know why companies say to stitch with 3 strands....I like the look of 2 and I still run out of floss.....thank god I have a lot in my floss stash. I haven't bought any stitching stuff in so long, I have so much here to stitch....okay maybe I have bought new needles, because they seem to go missing and I like the smaller ones. Any how, I will talk to you all later take care and Happy stitching.....=)
| 2011 - boy is the years really starting to fly by..... | for everyone |
Jan
28th already. I can't believe it, we are busy busy around here, seems
like we never get a day off, it's good and bad all rolled into one. but
78 days until our next Disney Cruise, so we will get some down time
then. My sister and brother in law from Fort McMurray had a new baby boy so two boys for them. photo to the side of them all....wish I could visit them but it's just to far away and need to save for our Cruise. I'm working on the same pillow I made for Osten when he was born.
I'm stitching in the letter for the baby announcement I made a few years ago and will post pic when finished, for a girl at work, who had a baby girl the day after my sister did.
well, I will talk to you all later, heading to bed..... =)
Well, this wasn't painful like my root canal in Fort McMurray, but I'm still not sure I know what is happening here.
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