World Around Me

Camera Critter: Puppy Love

2009-11-14T09:12:00.003-04:00

Sometimes you have those AWWWW moments when you realize your pets are loving, they are just like the kids sometimes. Our dogs will chase each other around the house most of the day but they have those occasions when they get cuddled up and are just too cute. We had a couple of those moments this week and we were actually able to get the camera and save the memories, normally if one of us move the dogs pop up and we miss the moment. Enjoy the sibling love...

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Camera Critters Crazy Animals you've never seen

2009-10-17T13:00:00.005-03:00

I recently found this animal that I have never seen before and I bet you haven't either. It is called a Zony and it is the offspring of a zebra stallion and a pony mare. It is considered a Hybrid Animal that is created by selected breeding, like a puggle dog which is a mix of pug and beagle. I have a whole collection of hybrid animals that I will start sharing with you all over the next few weeks.

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Camera Critter: Ugly Spider

2009-10-02T22:22:00.003-03:00

We spent the day cutting down the old Apple Tree in the back yard, it was an interesting experience to say the least. I had an opportunity to see all kinds of different critters and bugs, when we were finishing up I found this giant spider crawling around the debris. This spider was big, about the size of an oreo cookie and was pretty freaky looking. I have never seen a spider like this one and would love to know what type of spider it was if anyone knows.

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Looking back on Summer

2009-09-24T20:51:00.003-03:00

This summer our family had a unique vacation trip with our daughters dance school to NY City. We had spent a year planning this trip and to finally get to go and take in so many great events while we were there was fantastic. We took tours of the city, participated in dance workshops and took in musicals "Shrek, Billy Elliot" and of course spent some time shopping around. Even though we had many activities planned we still had some down time that I would have loved to have things planned for. I heard about some very cool walking tours new york that could have been a lot of fun. They are very reasonably priced and allow you to take a guided tour of many wonderful sites and eating establishments. We weren't home for a day when we were talking about wanting to go back again to take in all the other things we missed out on and to take the rest of the family back with us.

Deals 2 good to be true but they are

2009-09-24T20:46:00.002-03:00

I had to go to Sobeys tonight, I usually dislike shopping there but with a buy1 get 2 free sale I had no choice, I had to check it out. I managed to buy 2 hams and got 4 free and potatoes the same thing. What a deal I almost had an Ikea moment while I was heading out the door. You know the commercial "Start the Car" I thought it was a great deal for sure and the kids will love having ham and potato suppers for the next few weeks.

Ride the Road

2009-09-24T20:00:00.002-03:00

There is nothing like the feeling of the wind in your face as you cruise down the highway. The freedom you feel as you ride your bike down the road, whether you are by yourself or riding with a group it is an incredible feeling. It takes a little work to keep a bike in good working order and as always it is important to keep your ride looking it's best too. It is a lot of fun to order customized parts to add a little personality to the ride and really make it feel like your own. I have been considering all kinds of different accessories from memphis shades to saddle bags and a custom seat. I am planning on getting some new accessories so I can work away on the bike over winter and be ready to hit the road come Spring.

It's coming down

2009-09-24T19:56:00.003-03:00

We have deliberated for 3 summers but I think we are finally decided that the old apple tree in the back yard is coming down. This tree is giant and literally drops 10's of thousands of apples every year. It would be ok if the apples would mature enough to use but they don't and they start dropping around May and go all summer making the yard virtually useless. We want to set up our pool and deck in the corner of the yard that the tree is in as well. We have many other trees in our yard so it won't be too bad without the old tree. I will miss it for the one week that it blossoms in the spring but that is about it.

Looking for a uniform shirt

2009-09-24T19:44:00.003-03:00

My company is instituting a casual day at work that is to take place every Friday. For us we are raising money for one of our charities and we wanted to have a uniform shirt that we could all wear to identify us as employees and have a professional embrodiered message on our shirts. We decided to turn to an online company to take advantage of bulk purchasing and save us money. We managed to find a great site that offered all kinds of different logo apparel at really reasonable pricing. The company that we found still has in house production and offers personalized service to make sure you are comfortable with your order and the process. Casual Fridays will soon be very organized for all of us.

I'm Back

2009-09-24T19:41:00.003-03:00

Well it has been a month and it is time for me to return to my blog. I had to take the time away because we were renovating our kitchen (I will post pictures soon) and I was focusing on getting the kids back into their routines with school. I think we are almost back to normal so I will start to phase my blogging activity back into my evenings.

Webhosting Options

2009-08-25T20:38:00.004-03:00

The web has become such a great marketing tool for companies of all sizes but to be found you first have to have a website that is creative and easy to navigate. It can be a bit intimidating at first trying to figure out how to build your site but there are many great hosting services that can help you get started. It can be a challange sorting through the different webhosting services that are available but with the use of a site called Web Hosting Geeks you can get reviews of the best sites that offer web hosting at under $10 a month. Each listed host service comes with at least one free domain name and a 30 day money back guarantee. When you take time to research through the options you will certainly agree there are many great options one of the top rated hosting providers is Just Host, they can help you set up your website whether you are looking for a new site or just want to transfer from a different provider. They have a 1-800 hotline available to help you every step of the way or you can webchat with your service representative. This is just one of the great providers you will find on Webhostinggeeks and with a little help you can have your site up in running in no time at an affordable price.

Heads or Tails Steamy Experience

2009-08-24T23:25:00.002-03:00

This is my first visit to the Heads or Tails experience an opportunity for bloggers to unite and discuss the topic of the week, this week the Heads theme is :

HEADS - "Steam"Make any kind of post using any form of the theme/prompt "Steam."

I was shopping through the local "Zellers" today and came accross a 2 person Sauna on sale for only 499, it appears to be a great deal as the regular retail is listed at $1000. It even comes with a spot to plug your MP3 into it to enjoy your latest tunes while the warm "Steam" soothes your aching muscles. If only I could think of somewhere to put it I would have it home by now.

King of pop Murdered

2009-08-24T18:58:00.002-03:00

I came accross a news artical today that reports that the Cornoner in the Michael Jackson case has reported that there were leathal doeses of drugs administered to the "king of pop" before he died. The combination of drugs given were linked directly to his death and with the results it is very likely charges will be brought against the doctor that was caring for Michael when he died. Check out the Artical on the Coroners Report by hitting the link.

Camera Critter : Crazy Insect

2009-08-15T11:53:00.004-03:00

I came accross this picture of a Rhinocerous Beetle the other day and have been saving it to share with all of you, this guy is about 6" and I hear they actually can grow to about 11", I think I wouldn't want to meet up with one, but they apparently are very docile.

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camera Critter : R U Comfy?

2009-08-07T22:23:00.003-03:00

It's a lot of fun having a new pup around the house, you never know where you are going to find him. The other night I went to tuck the boys into bed and when I returned to the living room here was Riley...Relaxing. I was trying so hard not to bust out laughing so I could get the shot of him before he stirred.

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Scenic Sunday : Newfoundland Ferry

2009-08-02T09:51:00.004-03:00

I took this shot last night here at the beach while the kids were waiting for the Fireworks. This is one of the ferry's that carry passangers to Newfoundland, no not the one that caught on fire this week and was in the news. I thought it looked really cool with the lights on, you can see the nose is up and they are loading vehicals on at this point. The fireworks were really great but I wasn't able to get many good shots to share. There is another Fireworks display going off tonight and I hope to be able to share those next week.

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Camera Critter : Sleeping Beauty

2009-07-31T23:48:00.003-03:00

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It's very exciting having a new puppy in our home, although our first beagle is only 1 year old we couldn't pass up the opportunity when we found out her mother was going to have another batch of pups and that they would be a full blood relative to Breigh. He is doing a pretty good job training and we feel like he is about a month ahead of were Breigh was.

Briegh and Riley have become quick buddies and here they are snuggling on the way home for the first time together.

Go figure here they are sleeping yet again

Like a kid, Riley can fall asleep almost anywhere at anytime

Here's Briegh trying to pose pretty, don't forget about me guys I'm still adorable.

Poor Riley he was tuckered out after a long day

Scenic Sunday : Beach Sunset

2009-07-19T01:47:00.000-03:00

I was recently organizing the pictures off our computer and came across this shot I took of my wife last summer on a trip to the beach with the kids. I totally love this picture of her with the sun setting in the background. I remember the day, it was a very relaxing trip to the beach and everyone was just kind of winding down at the end of the day. Carrie was wondering around the beach and she seemed so peaceful and relaxed. You would have to appreciate our lifestyle it seems as though you never get to relax and just be together and the times you actually do you are normally too tired to enjoy the moment. This was one of those nights when all was just right.

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Camera Critters : What do you think happened here?

2009-07-18T01:41:00.000-03:00

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While my wife was at work one evening I decided to have a pool/campfire party with the kids. We were all having a great time and even the dog "Breigh" was getting in on the fun.

Here is Trin and Blake roasting up some marshmellows over the campfire while Kohl and Jay were enjoying the pool. Breight is really taking notes on what the kids are doing isn't she, we should have known she was up to NO GOOD!

She got here opportunity when the kids went in for a drink and she snuck their extra marshmallows out of the cup holder in the chair. She is quite the scavenger when her nose gets a smell of something good.

Skywatch Friday : A step back in time

2009-07-17T01:09:00.002-03:00

I recently got to go on a year end class trip with my daughter to a historic settlement her in CB. It was very beautiful and I managed to get some cool shots of the cloud in the sky that day.

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Blue Monday : Sea Creatures

2009-07-13T12:27:00.003-03:00

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I love the beautiful creatures of the sea, one of my favorites is the Humpback Whale, it is such a shame to see the dire condition this species is in. I certainly hope these gracious creatures can find a way to survive for generations to come.

Camera Critters: Flight of the Dragon

2009-07-11T01:10:00.003-03:00

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On a recent visit to my parents house (2 weeks ago) we were sitting outside on their patio chairs having a nice chat while the sun was getting ready to set and the kids were playing around the yard. All of a sudden out of no where arrived a bunch of Dragon Flies. I was shocked as I hadn't seen a Dragon Fly in a number of years it was exciting to see a bunch of them all at once and they were big too! I managed to get a picture of one as it took a breather on the chair it was very beautiful. We are heading back for another visit next weekend and hopefully we will get to see some more fun animals/insects.

Camera Critters : On the Road Again Comedy Style

2009-07-03T23:53:00.006-03:00

Stopping for a pit stop on the side of the road, read story below. LOL

Time for a nap, it's hard work being a hound dog.

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We had a hilarious experience with our pup on a trip home to visit the grandparents this weekend. About an hour into the trip the dog started to act crazy and was sniffing at the air vents and travelling back and forth in the van. We finally decided to stop and let her take a nature call before heading back on our journey. This didn't work for her, after we were back on the road for a bit she started acting up again, going at the vents. We finally figured it out the Air Conditioner was sucking the smell from an open bag of dog treats at my feet up through the vents and filling the van with bacon goodness. Poor Breigh she was trying desperately to figure out where the smell of her favorite treats were coming from and finally she got them. Then to make it even more fun we went bowling last night with the kids and Grandpa sat in my seat, he picked up the bag of treats in the dark and I was telling him how great they were and cheap too thinking he could see the bag was dog treats, oops, Grandpa tried one and wasn't long spitting it out.

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2009-07-01T21:52:00.000-03:00

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Our new member of the Family : Riley

2009-07-01T20:43:00.002-03:00

We met our new pup "Riley" this weekend and here are some great pictures of our little guy interacting with the new family. Here he is with Breigh, and Carrie and we were having a great time with this little fella. We can't wait until we can get him home with us in a few weeks.

Carrie trying to part herself from the little fella before we headed for home, it was hard and I think she had tears in her eyes on the way.

Here is the cute little guy.

Breigh and Riley spending a few moments before we left for home

U can't see us!

2009-06-30T18:49:00.003-03:00

The boys had a great time playing in the back yard at Grandpa's house, they have a hay field. The boys went sneaking into the field and dissapered, I eventulally found them hiding in the bush. They really did a great job I could bearely see them, I thought these cool pictures would be great for us to look back on and show the boys getting along and having fun.

Transformers 2: Movie Day

2009-06-29T18:04:00.000-03:00

With the kids on summer vacation and me on a weeks holiday from work we are filling the day up with some fun activities. It is supposed to be rainy and miserable tommorrow so we will be taking in a movie at the theatre for the afternoon. The kids have been very excited about getting to Transformers 2 so that will be our plan for tommorrow. We have been watching the previews for weeks and are very excited to see what Optimus and Bumblebee will be getting themselves into this time around.The kids really love going to the movies, and I really like to take them.

Loose Cannons

2009-06-28T20:56:00.002-03:00

Boys will be Boys now won't they, the boys were using Grandpa's truck for some entertainment and were pretending to be army men. They would bunch up with their toy guns and imagine themselves in a battle. They even did a big leap out of the back of the truck, Kohl did a cool roll when he landed and jumped up like nothing ever happend and went back to the hay field on the side on the side of the house for some hidden camo action.

Taking names, they are getting ready for the battle

Kohl in mid leap off the back, you should have seen him tuck and roll.

Jay with the combat pose, off he goes, he's probably lucky that Grandpa wasn't watching when he was leaping over the side.

Camera Critter : Enjoying the sun!

2009-06-27T08:32:00.008-03:00

We finally had some warm days and that meant it was time to start enjoying the pool, the kids wanted the pup to get cooled off with them the other day so she took a dip with them.
Here she is getting her swimming legs under her, what a graceful swimmer, she looked like she was drowning for a few minutes.

She found one of the kids floats and decided to take a break, you have to love the pose including sticking out the tongue at us.

After a good swim a girl has to dry off and warm up, Breigh does both by wrapping herself in her blanket and spazzing out.

Finally just to be sure she could have a bath, she decided to roll around on the lawn for a while and get covered in dirt and grass, she is smart one. The kids had a great day in the pool with Breigh and are looking forward to many more great days.

Time for a Water Fight!

2009-06-26T21:26:00.000-03:00

With one nice day while we were away on the weekend we couldn't fight the urge to break out the water hose and water guns. The kids had a blast soaking each other down and occasionally hitting a parent/adult that wandered into the line of fire.

Jay, Kohl, Blake and cousins Connor and Lannie getting soaked,

notice Trin is no where to be seen, she was hiding inside.

Kohl taking aim on his next target

Blake taking matters into his own hands with the hose and sprayer, watch out guys

Down on the Farm

2009-06-25T19:29:00.000-03:00

We visited Grandpa's farm this weekend and had a great time. While the cousins were visiting Blake wondered off with Cousin Brooklyn to check out the sheep in the field. They were like 2 little peas in the pod and had a great little conversation as the watched the sheep grazing away. It was one of those moments that you just had to snap a few shots of.

Glow Bowling with Grandma

2009-06-24T20:30:00.000-03:00

We decided to go Glow bowling with the kids Saturday night with their grandparents. Glow bowling is basicly the same as normal bowling but under a black light so everything glows. The kids had a blast with the cool music and disco ball. They enjoyed some coaching moments from Grandma and in the end the kids beat the parents and won a slushie from the treat bar before we left.

Happy Birthday!

2009-06-23T21:34:00.000-03:00

My puppy recently turned one and she is always willing to pose for the camera. We got some great pictures of her on the weekend while she was visiting with her mother and meeting her new siblings. She is growing into such a great dog and I think with the new addition of one of her little brothers she will be even better.

Here's Mr. Pig

2009-06-21T21:58:00.002-03:00

I took a field trip with my daughters class to a historic settlement here in the Cape Breton Highlands. It was a fantastic day where we got to travel through time to the evolution of homes in this area. On the tour we got to meet some of the animals, this little Pig was very interested in what we were doing and came over snorting at the fence. I missed a great shot of a mini flock of 6 sheep that took off on the run and jumped over their rock wall fence. It was comical to see them follow the leader over the fence but it happened so fast I couldn't get the camera out of the bag in time. Check out the post below for more of the great trip!

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Daughter Daddy Day

2009-06-17T23:10:00.000-03:00

Today I got to accompany Trinity's class on their trip to a historic Gaelic settlement in Iona. She was very excited I was able to take the day off work to spend time with her one on one.

This was our first stop along the trip, this was the housing in Scotland called a (Black House circa 1790) that the first Scottish settlers lived in before coming to Cape Breton. Notice the Sod Roof and stone walls. I can only imagine the cramped feeling a family would have in this home, you would certainly have to get along.

This is the inside, notice the wooden structure on the back wall, those are called the sleeping boxes, you would crawl in them and close up the door to keep the smoke smell out. The black chain hanging down was a fire pit that would basically burn all day, they would heat and cook their home off this. Behind us was what I would call a animal pen that would have been used to keep your animals if the weather was extream or you were fighting with your neighbors. Circa 1780

This was the 2nd stop on our journey, this was the log cabin(circa 1810) built by the first settlers. I can only imagine the feeling they would have after weeks on a boat arriving on the coast to a full forest and no shelter.

This was the inside, as you can see they have learned to build a more advanced heating system with a flu to evacuate the smoke. We got to see all kinds of neat things in here from the wheat grinding wheel and the loom to make material out of wool.

This was our next house and I missed the outside shot, but this was an original house from approximately 1829. The house was called a "Center Chimney Home" as the fireplace was directly in the middle of the home. In the winter they would shut up areas of the house and centralize in the kitchen and bedroom that was directly above it. There were holes in the floor to allow heat to rise up to the bedroom above.

Here was the animal area, there was one pig, a pen of chickens and a flock of 8 sheep, the sheep must have been camera shy because when I got up to take a picture of them they took off and jumped over their stone wall fence and took off down the walking path.

This is the class, it was broken into 3 groups, my group is on the end 3 girls and 2 boys.

Here we were into the home from 1865 this was becoming more advanced and had a stove instead of a fireplace. This type of home was called a "Centre Hallway House" , it was originally built in Troy, near Port Hastings and was brought to the Museum and restored. It also started to have some fancy dishes and other more modern things.

The outside of the Centre Hallway House

This school house, opened in 1917 and closed in 1966 the Portage School House was used to hold all the students from a local area in one classroom with one teacher.

The kids fit right in for their lesson of the day, we were taught about the teachers that worked these early school. They were all young women that were not allowed to date or be married. They had to live with their parents and were not allowed to be out at night after 8pm. They had to arrive at the school house around 5 in the morning to be sure the fire was started and wood was available for the day. We also learned that neither the students nor teacher could speak any Galic in the School and had to speak only in English.

This Huge Church (Mhalagawatch Church circa 1874) was actually moved from the Bras d'Or Lakes in 2003, they had a photo album inside that showed the process they took to move the church in, it was really cool to see the move.

This next building was the hit of the trip, the General Store. This is the store that the kids would go to for things that mom needed to make meals. It was also the beginning of trade as the communities began importing items from other areas. There was also an area that had catalogues that people could order from. The store had treats, traditional "Rock Candy" which many kids were buying, I don't think they were priced to time as $1 a stick might be a bit rich for the 1920's. It was really good and we bought a stick for everyone back home.

Here the kids are enjoying their rock candy sticks while watching the blacksmith at work.

It was incredible watching the Blacksmith work, here he was making nails, think about it each nail they used the Blacksmith would have to take the time to make one at a time. It took him a couple of minutes to make 1 nail. He also showed us how to twist metal to make a decorative rod.

The girls were starting to get a little tired, good thing it was almost time to head out.

On the way home we remembered although we had a great time we didn't get any pictures of us together. We smiled pretty for this one as Trinity talked about me going to her field trip next year too.

Mr. Resurgence

2009-06-16T00:08:00.003-03:00

One of the things I am most enjoying with the current Nascar season is the resurgence of Mark Martin. After a couple of years driving part time for Gin/DEI he has returned to full time status with Hendrick Motorsport. After his win this weekend at Michigan he now has the lead in wins with 3. If not for some bad luck to start the season he would be very close to leading the points, although that really doesn't matter because of the current points system with the most wins he could be leading the points when we get to the all important chase for the championship. It would be a great Cinderella story for Nascar to see Martin finally earn the championship that has eluded him for so many years.

Sunset Beauty

2009-06-15T23:39:00.002-03:00

Cookie Time

2009-06-14T20:39:00.000-03:00

A couple of weeks ago the kids had a fair day at the school and one of the kids favorite things is the yard sale in the gym, they always find all kinds of (*treasures*). This year Kohl's favorite find was an easy bake microwave oven, it came in the original box with a couple of pizza mixes and he wanted to bake bad. We checked it out that night while Carrie was at work and to his disapointment and my relief there was no pan in the oven to bake with. I thought maybe he would forget about it but everyday he would ask when we would by him a new pan for his oven. I finally thought up a new idea today after going around shopping at some stores, and we made a date to bake tonight. I took some tin foil and quadruple folded it and made a small square pan with sides, I even impressed myself with this one. He took off upstairs for his baking set we were ready to bake Pizza, he came down very disappointed, his mixes have gone missing. We looked around a bit but couldn't find them anywhere, seeing the puffy eyes coming I went into back up mode. I knew I had a 1/2 bag of cookie mix in the cupboard so why not try to make cookies instead that would be tastier than the (God only knows how old) Pizza Mixes anyway. With homemade pan, batter and toy microwave oven in hand we got down to business!

Here are my two super helpers giving the batter the final mix up and it appears taste test.

These would be the faces that made it all worth the effort to pull this off!

Trying their hardest to be patient

The final product, I was also baking a batch in the oven to make it go a little faster, we were right at bed time and didn't want to be too late.

The glimmer tells me that it tasted pretty good, the battery died right after this picture but Blake had just about the same expressions as Kohl just a little goofier as you'd expect from him!

Camera Critter Birthday Kisses

2009-06-13T13:42:00.003-03:00

We celebrated our oldest son's birthday last weekend and as normal with tradition his mother takes icing off the cake and smears it all over his face. It usually is good for a laugh to see how she is going to outsmart him year after year but as normal she got the job done. I faked him out from behind and when he turned to defend himself she attacked. A new tradition he decided to add this year was the dog wash, he likes to share with his dog and decided she should get all the icing off his face. I'm not too sure that I would like the dog wash but they seemed to love it.

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Where you at Dad?

2009-06-11T21:17:00.000-03:00

I was supposed to meet my wife and Blake at the kids school last week and somehow managed to miss them outside and was looking around the shool looking for them. After searching through I decided to give them a call on the cell phone. When my wife saw my number on the phone she told Blake I was on my way and to look for me. Here is his searching for Dad pose, what a cool looking dude.

Fall reflections

2009-06-10T23:46:00.000-03:00

We had the kids out for some pictures last fall and I was doing some organizing and thought it would be cool to post them up for everyone. We always try to get out in the late summer to get family pictures done but this year we were extra busy and it was into October before we got around to it. It was pretty cold the day we got these but the kids were all troopers. Blake really was having more fun jumping around but the other kids stood still long enough for us to get the pictures, although it is possible they were partially frozen and couldn't move around. We decided we are going to make a point of getting the pictures done extra early this year so we don't have to freeze again.

Camera Critter (Amazing Dog Tricks)

2009-06-06T08:28:00.006-03:00

I think I have seen it all know, we were doing yard work the other day and setting up the kids pool. The dog was busy digging holes but was a little put out by making her paws dirty. She was watching the kids very intently use their shovels to dig and later on I found her trying to dig her own holes with the shovel in her paws.

Last Summer she was just a pup so she is really enjoying her new experiences in the yard. She is one hilarious member of our family and even though she still gets herself in trouble now and again, we can't imagine the house without her now.

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More Projects Done

2009-06-01T18:42:00.000-03:00

Well the day is coming to a close and Carrie's parting words when she left for work were "I'd be happy to just have the floor done when I get home" now one would think that wasn't so bad but keep in mind who she was asking to do this. Working with Adhesive has never been my fondest activity we will say. I had the new floor cut to size last night so that part wasn't so bad but I had some floor prep to do to get it all to the same height, by the door to our bedroom and the step down into the basement were lower than the subfloor. So I get this done and gave the floor one more good going over to be sure I had the old floor/glue out of the way. I couldn't stall anylonger it was time to get out the flooring adhesive. I recently watched an episode of Worst Handyman and they had a bunch of people trying to put down floor so I had an idea of some things not to do, but I was a little surprised on how fast this adhesive got sticky. I had a hard time sliding it under the basement door and managed somehow to get adhesive on the back of my pants. While rolling out the floor I was on my knees for a few good minutes and when I tried to get up I discovered I glued my legs to my a**, glad no one was around for that. Anyway the job is now done, the glue doesn't smell too bad and I have an hour and 1/2 to spare before Carrie get's home....too bad the house is a wreck...but hey the floor is done. :0)

Camera Critter

2009-05-30T22:02:00.000-03:00

This is my first visit to the Camera Critter phenom, I am sharing a great picture of our pup we got after she had a bath, she proceeded to roll all over the beds trying to dry herself off, it was hilarious watching her jump from bed to bed and barking all the way.

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Another fun Renovation Project

2009-05-20T21:28:00.000-03:00

What an exciting event when we take on a project all by ourselves and it works out. We decided to get rid of our rotten front door this spring and after trying a couple of times to get someone to come and install it for us we ended up doing it ourselves. The great thing by doing it ourselves not only were we able to change this door but we did the side entrance as well and added a screen door all while staying within the budget of the original door. It's an intimadating thing starting a project like this for the first time but it really wasn't that hard and it turned out just like we wanted it to, another satisfied customer in my wife.

Faster and more Furious

2009-05-18T21:33:00.000-03:00

I was taking the boys to DragonBall Evolution the other night but when we got to the theatre it wasn't showing anymore. What do you take 2 boys to one 13 and the other 7 when all there is horror or girl movies. We settled on the Fast and Furious movie, now I have to say it was better than the other ones in this series and the guys liked all the action but Kohl felt there was a little bit of language he didn't like. I have to say it wasn't too bad and really the only objectionable moment which I have to say had absolutely no importance to the plot was a moment in the club when Vin walks buy this group of 3 or 4 girls making out in a hallway. It made no differance to the story at all and was there only for show. We are waiting for next weekend when Wolverine comes out for our boys night out.

6 Mistakes Men Make

2009-05-15T23:56:00.001-03:00

To be far to everyone I also had this article that discussed the dish on men's mistakes too.

WebMD offers experts' sex tips for men who have sex with women.
By Martin F. Downs
WebMD FeatureReviewed by Louise Chang, MDHey guys, think you know everything there is to know about having sex with women? That erotic encyclopedia you carry around in your head may contain a lot of basic errors and omissions about women's sexuality -- errors that can lead to sex mistakes.

That's because -- after learning the facts of life -- most of us are left to figure out sex for ourselves. Guys tend to take a lot of cues from adult movies, and we all know how true-to-life those are. Experience may help, but many women can be shy when talking about what they like.

To help us with some sex tips, WebMD asked two acclaimed sex educators, Tristan Taormino and Lou Paget, to tell us what they think are the most common sex mistakes men make with women.

Taormino is a prolific author, lecturer, and video producer. Her latest project is the Expert Guide educational video series from Vivid Ed.

Paget is author of The Great Lover Playbook and other sex manuals, and she gives seminars nationwide.

Sex Mistake No.1: You Know What She Wants
Men often make assumptions about what a woman wants based upon what they've done with other women. But women aren't all the same.

"You develop a repertoire as you mature sexually, but you should never assume that what worked for the last person is going to work for this person," Taormino says.

That applies not only to sexual predilections, but also to relationships, she says. "There are women who can have no-strings-attached sex, and women who can get attached very easily, and then everyone in between."

Sex Mistake No. 2: You Have All She Needs
Some women can't have an orgasm with less than 3,000 rpm. No human tongue or fingers can generate that kind of vibration. But men typically think something is wrong if a woman needs a vibrator.

"If the only way that a woman can achieve orgasm is with a vibrator, she's not broken," Taormino says.

Think of a vibrator as your assistant, not your substitute. Many couples use vibrators together. "While you're doing one thing, or two things, the vibrator can be doing something else," Taormino says.

Sex Mistake No. 3: Sex Feels the Same for Men and Women
Paget says there tends to be a "huge disconnect" between men and women in the ways that sex feels good.

"When a man has intercourse with a woman, and his penis goes into her body, that sensation is so off the charts for most men, they cannot imagine that it isn't feeling the same way for her," Paget says. "It couldn't be further from the truth."

The inside of the vagina is probably less sensitive than the outer parts for most women. Also, deep thrusting may not feel so nice on the receiving end. If the penis is too long, "it feels like you're getting punched in the stomach," Paget says. "It makes you feel nauseous."

Sex Mistake No. 4: You Know Your Way Around a Woman's Anatomy
Most guys know generally what a clitoris is and where to find it. That's not to say that they really understand it.

More than 30 years ago, at the start of the "sexual revolution," a best-selling book called the Joy of Sex got Americans hip to the orgasmic importance of the clitoris. But the belief that women must be able to orgasm from vaginal penetration stubbornly persists.

"I still get letters from people who say things like, my wife can't [orgasm] from intercourse unless she has clitoral stimulation -- please help," Taormino says. "I want to write back and say, 'OK, what's the problem?'"

"For the majority of women, it's not going to happen that way," Paget says.

Men also lack information about how to touch it and how sensitive it is, Taormino says.

A touch that's bliss for one woman may feel like nothing special, or may even be painful for someone else. Some prefer indirect stimulation.

How can you find out how she likes to be touched? Try asking her.

Sex Mistake No. 5: Wet = Turned On
Guys sometimes get hung up if a woman doesn't get slippery enough for easy penetration. Don't worry about it.

"I think there's a myth that if you're turned on, you're wet," Taormino says. Not necessarily.

Some women tend to get wetter than others, and how much natural lubrication a woman has can change from day to day. It varies by the phase of her menstrual cycle, and it's subject to influences like stress and medications.

Sex Mistake No. 6: Silence Is Golden
A lot of guys think they should be silent during sex, but unless you speak up, your partner has to guess what's doing it for you and what isn't.

If you're respectful about it, a woman who wants to please you will probably appreciate some directions.

"I'm not saying push her head in your lap," Taormino says. "I think that, 'this is how I like it,' is a very useful conversation to have."

6 mistakes women make

2009-05-15T23:52:00.001-03:00

Every week I get an email at home from the WebMD, not sure how we got signed up for this newsletter but sometimes it's an interesting read, this was the latest article that arrived.

WebMD explains the 6 biggest sex mistakes women make and reasons why women make them.
By Lisa Zamosky
WebMD FeatureReviewed by Louise Chang, MDLadies, be honest: when your sex life becomes a little humdrum, out comes the mental catalogue of all the ways your partner isn’t quite measuring up. Guys tend to get a bad rap when it comes to understanding women’s bodies and what turns us on, making them easy targets in the blame game when sexual satisfaction starts to wane. And sure, they make their fair share of bedroom errors. But as the saying goes, it takes two to tango. As it turns out, top sex and relationship experts say that women make plenty of sex mistakes of their own. Here’s what they have to say about the six most common mistakes women make in the bedroom and what you can do to get the satisfaction you so rightly deserve.

Sex Mistake #1: Not Initiating Sex With Your Partner
It’s 2009 and still, many of us worry about ladylike behavior. We don’t want to appear pushy or come on too strong for fear of being labeled aggressive. According to Les Parrot, professor of psychology at Seattle Pacific University and author of a new book called Crazy Good Sex, failing to initiate sex is one of the biggest mistakes women make.

“Most guys feel like they are always the initiator and that sets up disequilibrium on the passion scale in the relationship,” he says. Generally, men want to be pursued by their partners just as much as women do.

Holding onto outdated ideas about sex roles also inhibits satisfaction with our sexual relationships, says "Dr. Ruth," aka Ruth Westheimer, PhD, a psychosexual therapist, professor at New York University, and lecturer at Yale and Princeton universities. “They used to think that women are less interested in sexual activity and I don’t want to say that anymore. I think there are women who are as interested in sex [as men].”

Show your interest by taking the first step from time to time. Your partner will likely appreciate it, and you may find a new level of satisfaction in taking responsibility for your sexual experience, something Westheimer feels strongly women must do.

Sex Mistake #2: Worrying About What You Look Like
Thinking about how you look during sex stops you from enjoying yourself and ruins your chances of achieving an orgasm.

“Don’t think about the fat on your belly or the makeup on your face,” advises Westheimer. “Concentrate on the pleasure of the act. You must give yourself permission to have an orgasm.”

“Men want their wives to abandon themselves in sex play, and that’s not likely if she is anxious about her physical concerns,” Parrott says.

Ruth Fisher, PhD, a cultural anthropologist at Rutgers University and author of a new book called Why Him, Why Her, says men don’t notice half the things women obsess about anyway.

“It’s amazing what men don’t notice if you’re enthusiastic, energetic, interested in them, and flexible minded.”

According to Fisher, there is an evolutionary explanation for the selective blindness men show to our physical flaws. For Darwinian reasons, says Fisher, men are (unconsciously, of course) looking for women who are able to bear healthy babies. Starting millions of years ago, men who attracted fertile women and had a lot of children lived on. Those who couldn’t died out. Although maybe not as necessary today, Fisher says that primal survival mechanism lives on.

“Men are much more attracted to women who show signs of health and youth and fertility. Rather than worry about the shape of your waist and hips, worry about your energy level and enthusiasm and interest in him,” Fisher advises.

Sex Mistake #3: Assuming Sex Is Casual for a Man
Westheimer believes we should all let go of old-fashioned notions, such as women are not sexual or that sex is just sex to men. “For some men, sex is a very important act. Don’t minimize it.”

The research, says Parrott, supports the idea that both men and women find sexual intimacy in the context of a committed relationship to be more satisfying.

“Numerous research studies make it very clear that the people who have the best quality and most frequent sex are married couples. That says a lot about the inadequacies of ‘casual sex,” Parrot says.

In a study being conducted by Fisher and her colleagues of university students engaging in one-night stands, the numbers show that men are just as serious about sex and relationships as women. In fact, more than 50% of women and 52% of men who went into a one-night stand, according to Fisher, reported that they did so hoping to create a longer relationship. One-third of them actually did so. What’s the lesson?

“Never assume that a man is not romantic,” Fisher says. “Two huge mistakes in this culture are that women are not sexual and that men are not as romantic [as women].”

Sex Mistake #4: Believing He’s Always Up for Sex
Sure, most teenage boys are ready and willing just about any time you ask, but not true for men. The pressures of everyday life -- family, work, bills -- can zap a man’s libido. This comes as a big surprise to many women, and often his lack of interest in sex is something we take personally.

“It comes as such a shock [to women] that they just don’t believe it,” Fisher says about the reaction many women have when their partner says they aren’t in the mood for sex. “They know themselves that they are not always interested in sex but they still love the man. But when they discover he doesn’t want to have sex, they think, ‘he doesn’t love me.’ Not true. He just doesn’t want to have sex.”

Sex Mistake #5: Not Giving Him Guidance
Talking very directly about sex, what we like and don’t like can make us feel uncomfortable, even with a partner we’ve been with for a long time and otherwise feel close to, says Parrott. But it’s the only way to achieve a satisfying sexual relationship.

“A woman must take responsibility for her sexual encounter,” says Westheimer. “No man can bring a woman to orgasm if she doesn’t take responsibility for her sexual experience. Even the best lover can’t know what she needs without her letting him know.”

The good news, according to Fisher, is that men very much want to please women.

“If you can tell them in a way that doesn’t kill their ego, they will appreciate it,” says Fisher. She advises women to sandwich what they don’t like in between five things they do, because he’s listening. “You won’t find out until the next time you’re in bed with him. But men do listen, particularly if you’re quite clear about it.”

Sex Mistake #6: Getting Upset When He Suggests Something New
After a couple has been together for a while, it’s natural to want to spice things up with a little variety. Just because your man wants to try something new doesn’t mean he’s unhappy with you or your sex life. In short: Don’t take it personally.

Still, it’s important that you tune into your comfort zone says Parrott.

“Nobody should ever feel obligated to do something they don’t want to do in the personal and intimate area of sexuality,” Parrott says. “If your man asks you about trying something that’s outside of your morals, make it clear that it’s off limits for you and explain why. Of course, do this in a loving way as best you can. If it is something that is not really a moral issue for you but you still don’t want to, again explain why. If it is a simply a startling request and you’re initially uneasy about it, try not to overreact. Instead, let him know you need some time to think about it

Blue tooth for driving ban

2009-05-08T21:37:00.000-03:00

It has been a little over a year since it was announced that our province of Nova Scotia was going hands free as of April 1st. What's your opinion on this? I personally would have to admit to having used the cell phone while driving more than once and will certainly agree it is a distraction from the road. I think it is a great idea to eliminate the temptation to use the phone while driving. I got caller display on my phone so if it happens to ring while driving I can either pull over and call back or wait until I get to where I am going before answering. There are other great ideas to like the blue tooth that you can use so you can talk and still keep your hands where they need to be. Sometimes though even the conversation can be the distraction depending on what the situation is so that one is pretty hard to police how do you ban speaking in a vehicle. Give me your opinion on this topic, I would love to hear different views.

Yard Work Experts

2009-05-02T19:43:00.000-03:00

Me and the boys got out and did some work in the yard yesterday and the first order of business was chopping down some dead branches out of the trees. They had a great time helping to cut down and break off the branches. They both especially loved taking down the thorn bush around the side of the house, everyone hated that one as we had all had a run in at some point or another. It was a celebration when it finally came down.

My happy B Baller

2009-04-26T18:46:00.000-03:00

While my wife was away this week I got to hang out with the boys, we kept busy all week. With Spring finally arriving we got out to play some B Ball, we quickly discovered we had a problem with our balls. They didn't weather the winter too well so I had to go find a new one for the little fellow. He picked up a cool black, blue, red and grey Jnr. sized ball. It worked out great for him and he had a great time making shots with his older brother who picked up a glow in the dark basketball for himself.

My little man

2009-04-20T15:07:00.000-03:00

I made it outside yesterday finally after many days of rain it was time to get some work done around the yard. I had my helper wanting to follow me out and get his hands dirty too. This bush was pretty hard to get down becuase it was full of thorns, which was the main reason it was coming down in the first place. We made pretty quick work of this nasty little fellow though and now it is chopped up and waiting for wood collection day this week.

RRRRRRoll up the Rim

2009-04-12T19:51:00.000-03:00

Have you seen the new Rim Roller device to help you roll up your rim on your favorite Tim Horton Coffee Cup. I saw these today at the local Zellers Store and they are being sold for 2.49, this is an interesting marketing gimmic on one of the best marketing promotions in Canada. Everyone loves RRRRRoll up the RRRRRRim to win. This little divice goes down over the side of you cup and when you pull it up it cuts the sides and pull up the rim to reveal your play again (oops I mean prize). What do you think of this idea, I'd love to hear your opinion.

Here comes the Easter Bunny

2009-04-02T17:22:00.000-03:00

It's one of my favorite times of year, the return of the Easter Cream Egg from Cadbury and the cute little bunny that hops around in the commercials and deposits these wonderful treats. I think I could literally sit and eat these things by the handful. I can still remember being 5 years old and coming out the local Zellers with my egg in hand the my parents just bought me. I couldn't wait to get into the car so I could rip the wrapper off and get a taste. It was a great sugar rush for a little fella like me and I think back to that night every time I bite into one of the Cadbury easter eggs.

Messing with your mind

2009-03-20T20:13:00.000-03:00

Mommy was off to work again today and the kids decided to start messin with my mind. I fixed them, the peace and quite was fantastic. Now really could I corner and contain 4 tornados if they weren't willing, we were playing a joke on their mother who checks our family blog from time to time at work to see what we are up to so I thought maybe we would mess with her mind and get her going, and yes it did spawn a phone call from her. It was a fun moment with the kids that's for sure, don't worry just messing with your mind.

Marriage isn't rocket science?

2009-03-06T19:38:00.000-04:00

I came across this interesting article Why Men Cheat which was recently aired on Oprah. It's very interesting and basic principle that the basic reason that men cheat is not because they want "sex" it's because they feel underappreciated at home. My opinion it is a fundamental weakness that leads you to cheat and that you need to take personal responsibility for your own actions on this issue. When it comes to cheating there are so many lives that can be altered unrepairably it is hard to justify any good reason to cheat in my mind. This is an excerpt from the show from marriage counselor M. Gary Neuman

Top reason for cheating?

What's the number one reason men cheat? Ninety-two percent of men said it wasn't primarily about the sex.

"The majority said it was an emotional disconnection, specifically a sense of feeling underappreciated. A lack of thoughtful gestures," Gary says. "Men are very emotional beings. They just don't look like that. Or they don't seem like that. Or they don't tell you that."

Josh says he cheated on his wife, Jennifer, because he felt underappreciated at home and started feeling insecure. "That insecurity was really the catalyst," he says. "I didn't feel comfortable going to the one person in the world I should be going to, which is my wife." Oprah.com: The signs you could be missing

With daily worries like bills, children and chores, Gary says it's easy for couples to drift away from appreciating one another like they should. Gary says the other woman often makes the man feel better about himself.

"[She] makes them feel different. Makes them feel appreciated, admired," he says. "Men look strong, look powerful and capable. But on the inside, they're insecure like everybody else. They're searching and looking for somebody to build them up to make them feel valued."

Men have a winning mentality, Gary says. Just think about how the men in your life act while watching their favorite sports teams.

"They love to win," Gary says. "Does he have ownership in the team? It looks like that. But as long as they're in the game, even to the very end, they'll watch. Once it's a blowout and they know their team can't win, television goes off. And what a lot of men will say to me through this research is, 'I just felt like I couldn't win.' Now they might not have been great guys to live with, I'm not saying it's her fault, again. But if you want to secure your relationship and understand and have the knowledge of men, make them feel like they're winning with the things that they do for you."

Boosting your immune system

2009-02-28T20:37:00.000-04:00

I found this cool information on my MSN today, check it out it just might help you beet the winter downs.

Eat right this winter and you might just reduce your chances of falling victim to the common cold.
For your health: Five immune system boosting foods to add to your weekly grocery list.

Garlic
Garlic may be stinky but it just may help stave off the winter sniffles. A 2001 study found that people who took a daily garlic supplement that contained the compound allicin (allicin is produced when raw garlic is crushed or chopped) decreased their risk of cold by fifty percent. That’s not all. Those in the study who did have cold symptoms: sore throat, sniffles, etc sped up their recovery time significantly faster than those who took a placebo. Get allicin from the real deal: raw chopped or crushed garlic, anywhere from one to three cloves daily.

Shellfish & Beef
Oysters, crab, beef, even poultry and pork provide the body with the much needed mineral zinc, which in addition to its potent antioxidant power, also plays a significant role in cell growth and development and healthy immune response. Women should aim to get 9 mgs of zinc daily, men 11 mgs. Other zinc-rich foods: red meat, eggs, nuts and seeds, and wheat germ. For vegetarians, legumes, whole grains and nuts are good plant sources of the mineral.

Oranges
Oranges like many other fruits and vegetables are an excellent source of vitamin C. A number of studies have illustrated vitamin C’s beneficial effects on health. Though there’s no conclusive evidence to indicate that it can prevent a cold, vitamin C can support a healthy immune system and aid in your body’s ability to recover better if and when you do get sick. A powerful antioxidant, vitamin C further enhances health by taking on cell-damaging free radicals. Aim to eat 7 to 10 fruits and vegetables daily, or take a daily vitamin C supplement (500 mgs). Vitamin C-rich foods include: red pepper, cantaloupe, kiwi, orange juice, broccoli, kale and spinach.

Yogurt
Bacteria are good for you, or the active bacteria in yogurt and kefir appear to be anyway. A great source of calcium and protein, yogurt also contains healthy bacteria that some researchers believe contribute to a healthy digestive tract. These gut-friendly bacteria are believed to bolster the immune system’s response to unhealthy bacteria and increase resistance to immune-related diseases and infections. A yogurt a day or a daily probiotic may indeed keep you in cold fighting shape.

Carrots
Carrots are an excellent source of Vitamin A, specifically a group of compounds known as provitamin-A carotenoids. In addition to keeping bones and eyes healthy, vitamin A supports the immune system’s ability to fight bacteria and infection. Vitamin A-rich foods include carrots, cantaloupe, sweet potatoes, and dark green leafy vegetables like spinach. Aim to get five to ten servings of fruits and vegetables daily.

No reason at all

2009-02-17T19:58:00.000-04:00

I opened my eyes this morning,
blinded by the images of you,
your beauty took my breath away
you were lying there like an angel,
it was impossible for me to look away
what were you dreaming of while you lay there.
I just wanted to take you in my arms
And feel your heartbeat against my chest,
or to lye against you, your smooth warm skin
You have no idea how soothing it is to just hold you.
Hold on, it's so re-assuring at the end of the day.
Do you ever think of me, the way I do you?

Get lost in my arms and turn to me
Whisper the words, "I just love you" to me
For no reason at all but to make me smile
You could have whatever you wanted from me with just the slightest hint
I want your body, mind and soul, loving every inch.
Wait just a moment, your kiss is so entrancing.
The taste still on my mind.
I need you like a heart needs a beat,
come now Darling, make another memory with me.
Your touch on me makes me love you more,
You've made my dreams a reality, I love you so.
I know now that the best days are still ahead.
My love for you grows more every day

All I know

2009-02-09T23:00:00.000-04:00

It's right behind your eyes
just take the time to look and you'll see
hold me now, so simply
I love you and that's all I really know
All my plans they count on you,
depend on you to see them through,
I love you and that's all I really know
through the darkest days all my way
you are the key to my everything
take the time and you will see
touch me now, so simply
I can love you more and more,
When I think about tomorrow I can't wait to see you,
It's a brand new day with endless possibilities
Laying beside you at night fighting off sleep
I'd beg or borrow to see you just a minute more.
lay here with me and hold me as if you love me.
Just take a moment, to let yourself go,
turn to me without hesitation and
just spend forever with me

The Anti-Superhero

2009-01-05T23:33:00.000-04:00

After being away for Christmas break for a couple of weeks things are starting to get a bit back on track here at home. Tonight after the younger kids got to bed Jay and I stayed up and watched Hancock which he got for Christmas. I had to stay up to pick up my wife so I needed a action movie to stay up. It's pretty good laugh to see this point of view from a Super hero in a regular world.

The Marriage Comedy

2008-12-05T22:30:00.000-04:00

One of the greatest mysteries in the world solved?

Throughout the ages, men have been trying to unlock
the mystery as to
why their wives who accepted them as they were
before they got married,
subtly and with determination began the quest to
change their behaviour
and life-style once their vows were exchanged.

Finally, the riddle was solved. A social-scientist
arrived at a simple
and logical conclusion.

When the bride, accompanied by her father, starts to
walk slowly down
the long aisle, she sees the altar at the end and
hears the choir
singing a hymn. Walking down the aisle, the
conditioning process where
the brain absorbs these three stimuli: aisle,
altar, hymn, begins. She
becomes mesmerized as she continually reinforces
these perceptions:

aisle, altar, hymn. . . aisle, altar, hymn. . .
AISLE, ALTAR, HYMN. .

and finally, as she stops beside the groom, the
conditioning process is
completed.

She looks up at him lovingly, smiling sweetly and
thinks,

"I'LL ALTER HIM."

Matrix Movie Nights

2008-11-29T20:18:00.001-04:00

Sitting around with my oldest son(12) while all the other kids are in bed and my wife is at work allowed us to spend some time hanging out, now we decided we would take one night a week and watch a movie. The selection this week was the Matrix, now I haven't watched this movie for years and Jay has never watched it he picked it out of the collection and he has decided we will spend the next 3 movie nights watching all the Matrix Movies. I had forgotten how interesting this series of movies was until we started watching them, they sure make your brain go huh on more than one occasion. It's a shame there were never any more made after the original 3

What a movie experience

2008-11-11T19:55:00.000-04:00

Well after a few days of planning we finally were able to clear enough time in our schedule to get the kids to Madagascar 2 this afternoon. It was a great sequal and had a lot of fun as a group, there was lots of popcorn, laughs and fun. Blake was hilarious as he had no problem laughing it up the whole time and was playing with his special Madagascar cup with Alex bobble head on top. It's a big job to take the 4 kids to a movie they all enjoy but this one seemed to do the trick.

My Superstar

2008-11-04T19:59:00.000-04:00

Well I got an exciting phone call tonight from my wife at work, she has been back to work for about a month and a half and has been having a good time at her new job. Tonight when she got to work everyone started to congratulate her, she wasn't sure for what but it was announced on Friday that she was the employee of the month for October and gets to use the "fancy Chair" this month and gets a plaque and gift certificate. This is fantastic and shows that she must be doing a great job, not a surprise to me as they keep calling her in for extra training for new accounts. Very proud of my girl, she keeps this up and I can retire...LOL.

Halloween Mayhem

2008-10-26T20:08:00.000-03:00

Well, Halloween is coming up fast and this year being on an Friday brings more excitement than normal. We will be travelling away this year to spend the weekend with family. It's also our youngest sons birthday so that brings a bit more excitement to the whole season. This year the kids are going to be, Optimus Prime, Batman, A Witch and Jay hasn't decided yet what he will be. Hopefully we will have a great time as this will be our last visit home before Christmas.

thinking pink

2008-10-20T20:02:00.000-03:00

October turns us to the awareness month for brest cancer, this terrible disease strikes so many lives every year, and this is the month when so many companies throw their support behind raising funds and awareness of the battle to end Breast cancer forever. We can only hope and dream for a day when Breast Cancer is only something written about in history books.

Election Day

2008-10-14T20:32:00.000-03:00

Well today is the Federal Election here in Canada, there have been many interesting stories over the last 36 days. As we all wait to see what the results will be it will an interesting night. Will the PC get the majority they so desperately wanted? Will the Liberal make a return to glory? Will the NDP build on their growth from the last election? It will be interesting to see what happens and in the long term what the consequences be after the night is over. There have been lots of promises made and normally that means there will be lots broken, good luck to all the candidates, may the best ones win.

Talledaga days

2008-10-13T20:09:00.000-03:00

Well after the events at Talledaga last weekend it appears as though some have not forgiven and forgotten. Carl Edwards invaded Kevin Harvicks stall and the two exchanged heated words, at some point Harvick apparently tried to turn and walk away from the situation but Carl grabbed him and spun him around, according to pictures released it appears he grabbed Harvick by the throat and Harvick quickly put him off onto the hood of his #33 Nationwide Entry leaving some damage to the hood. Will we ever know the whole story, probably not but it did turn some extra interest onto the weekends event and probably helped the TV ratings. There's nothing like a little bit of the WWE to turn the Nascar event into the main stream news being posted all over the Internet and Newspapers. Let's go racing boys.

Economy in a downward spin

2008-10-07T20:15:00.000-03:00

Chicken Little beware the sky really is falling, at least on wall street that is. Day after day all we here in the news is more jobs lost, the stock market hitting new lows and everything heading to a depression. Here's a thought for you do you think possibly the more we talk about this the more it gets in every ones mind and the system continues to spiral. It's like looking at the telephone pole when skidding out of control in an accident your going to hit the pole. If we all keep looking and talking about this downward spiralling economy we are going to make everyone a believer and be in for the worst times in recent memory. There's too much negative energy being spread and nothing....I mean nothing on the news that is positive at this point and time.

The wild card is in play

2008-10-06T20:20:00.000-03:00

Well the weekend that was in the Nascar Sprint Cup Series has come and gone. What is considered the biggest wild card race of the Chase for the cup came with many incidents and in the end and exciting would be pass for the lead in the closing moments. Many of the competitors chasing the series championship found troubles during the race and took series point hits, Carl Edwards, Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick all found trouble on the track really only Carl Edwards can say he had something to do with his mess the others all casualities of Restrictor Plate Racing and caught up because of someone else's screw up. In the end Tony Stewart ended up in Victory Lane while a dejected Regan Smith sat pointing the finger at Nascar and their interpretation of the rules. Next weekend brings the half way point and a night race at Lowe's motorspeedway, what's going to come under the lights, well we will all have to wait and see.

And the next President Is?

2008-10-06T19:25:00.000-03:00

The polls all point to the gap widening between Obama and McCain, with Obama the favorite at this point. Many speculate that the widening gap is contributed to the miss-steps of Sarah Palin who is campaigning as McCain's running mate. There has been weeks of satire on SNL poking fun weekly at her campaign progress. Check out the full developing story from CNN

Soaring Gas Prices

2008-10-02T20:09:00.000-03:00

Are you concerned about the raising costs of fuel and oil, is it having an impact on your daily life and in what ways. I know for us my wife is just starting a new job, she has been home for the last few years looking after our young children but with the raising costs of everything we were finding it more difficult to keep up with all the bills. I have been on vacation all week while she has been doing her orientation which needed a bit more flexibility than when she actually started working. This is going to have an impact on our family life for sure as we will basically be in the trade off mode where she is going to drop the kids off to me at work and walk down to her job. I will than pick her up around midnight come home and get to sleep to be ready for work. The nice thing about this year is that our younger kids school has changed it's hours and the kids get out early in the afternoon 1:45 and 2 so at least mom gets to spend some time with the kids in the afternoon. The kids have activities almost every night of the week so that makes for some extra running too. It will be busy but it's what we need to do as a family to make the budgets work.

Starting out on the Journey

2008-10-02T19:46:00.000-03:00

Today is the first day of my journal, dedicating events from around the world that have influence on me. In any given day I will discuss current world events, from all over some in the neighborhood and some accross the sea. Politics, business, sports are all fair game and I might even pick on the kids and wife a little bit. I hope you are able to join me on my journey and can relate to the things I discuss. Drop me a comment and give some feed back on topics or give me idea's on different things you'd like to see my opinion on, I love to share my opinion.LOL.