We had a good weekend. Busy but good. Friday evening we worked on putting some more handles on our cabinet drawers. Andy would measure, and screw the holes, and I would put the hardware on. Between the 3 of us (including Eli!!) we got all of the drawers done!
Saturday we left for our extended family Christmas. We left right around Eli's nap time, but he refused to fall asleep the whole 2 hour drive there. Surprise, surprise! He was happy but very tired. It was so nice to get out of the city and see family and celebrate Christmas. Its neat to see how a child or baby changes the whole mood of a get together like that! Everyone had so much fun, and Im so glad Eli is willing to sit and hang out with his family even though he doesnt see them as often as we'd like. It also give Andy and I a nice break from Eli when everyone wants to play with him or hold him. No problem!
Other than that, theres really not too much going on these days. Andy and I are still looking for a vehicle however things have changed a bit. We've decided we're going to invest in a minivan. Yup you read right, a minivan. It only makes sense with us starting to think about having another little one, and that way we have more space in the back if we are looking after other peoples kids or need to move some stuff.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
Week update
The last week has been fairly busy and Im glad that its gone by fast. Into the weekend we go.
Today has been a hard day. Eli has been moody, and throwing a bit about everything. I guess it must be the age?? He's taken a few tumbles and hit his head so I think he's out of sorts a bit.
This evening I get to go out with some girlfriends that I met through my first moms group. Its been awhile since Ive seen them, and tonight we get to go out for supper without the little people!! Cant wait!
Yesterday I had a meeting to go to, and lucky for me Eli decided he wanted to get up at 4:30am! He never does this anymore but I got him up and then by 6am I put him back to bed. He had some oatmeal with andy for breakfast and had no issue going back down. Well at 9:10am (when I had to be walking out the door by 9:15a.m!!) he still wasnt awake. Poor guy. So when I woke him up, I had to quickly change his diaper, throw his jacket and toque on and out to the car we went. He had breakfast at my girlfriends place (round 2 breakfast!!) and was fine. This morning he had no issue sleeping in until 8:30am, so I dont know if he was just hungry yesterday morning but lets hope it doesnt become a regular thing.
This weekend we head out of town for a night, for our family christmas with our extended family. It should be alot of fun, and Im excited for Eli to see his great aunts, uncles and cousins!! As long as the roads are good, we should have a good weekend!!
Here are a few pictures from the past week or so.
A little cheese with your cheese quesdilla?
Eli likes cheese, can you tell?
Today has been a hard day. Eli has been moody, and throwing a bit about everything. I guess it must be the age?? He's taken a few tumbles and hit his head so I think he's out of sorts a bit.
This evening I get to go out with some girlfriends that I met through my first moms group. Its been awhile since Ive seen them, and tonight we get to go out for supper without the little people!! Cant wait!
Yesterday I had a meeting to go to, and lucky for me Eli decided he wanted to get up at 4:30am! He never does this anymore but I got him up and then by 6am I put him back to bed. He had some oatmeal with andy for breakfast and had no issue going back down. Well at 9:10am (when I had to be walking out the door by 9:15a.m!!) he still wasnt awake. Poor guy. So when I woke him up, I had to quickly change his diaper, throw his jacket and toque on and out to the car we went. He had breakfast at my girlfriends place (round 2 breakfast!!) and was fine. This morning he had no issue sleeping in until 8:30am, so I dont know if he was just hungry yesterday morning but lets hope it doesnt become a regular thing.
This weekend we head out of town for a night, for our family christmas with our extended family. It should be alot of fun, and Im excited for Eli to see his great aunts, uncles and cousins!! As long as the roads are good, we should have a good weekend!!
Here are a few pictures from the past week or so.
A little cheese with your cheese quesdilla?
Eli likes cheese, can you tell?
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Funny How God Works
Its funny how God works. Im so thankful that God is constantly reminding me He's walking me through all the little "things in my life."
I slept horrible last night. My brain wouldnt shut off, and Eli was very restless. By 11:30p.m I decided I need to try to go to sleep, but first I went to check on Eli. He had cried out 4 or 5 times, which was equaling out to once an hour. I went in, prayed over him and over his room and as I walked out he cried out and then I didnt hear one more peep the rest of the night. My brain still didnt shut off, but I finally fell asleep.
This morning, I got up and got ready for my Heart to Heart bible study potluck. I love this time of year because its an opportunity to sit and relax, have breakfast and coffee and chat with my awesome girlfriends. There is usually a bit of a program, and this morning it consisted of a group of woman doing a dance. (Just a side note, Ive decided I want to take a dance class that is a worship class... something completely different than the hip hop Im used to!! More of an inspirational class!) Okay, back to this morning. This group of women actually taught this dance to inmates in a correctional facility. They go in every week and work and minister to the inmates of this jail, and it blows my mind that God is evening working in jails! How cool is that!? The song they did their dance to was Casting Crowns, Ill praise you in this storm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGPS8sa-bRQ I've heard this song so many times, and have worshipped to it numerous times aswell but for some reason it was exactly what I needed to hear and watch this morning. As I sat there watching, tears filled my eyes, and eventually down my cheeks. Through all the "stuff" thats going on in my life, and that Im feeling completely overwhelmed, and somewhat heart broken God completely has control! Even now I cant hold back the tears because its an overwhelming thought. Through the pain, and the "storm" of my day to day life he is walking me through.
And I think of others in my life that might be feeling anger, pain, hurt, and confusion and it reminds me that God knows what He's doing. He has a plan in all the small & big details, and His plan is bigger than what we can see in the moment... but he wont leave us here, he'll take us through to the other side. It doesnt mean that its not going to be hard, or its not going to hurt. Andy reminded me of something this weekend as I was in the midst of the pain and anger. We were driving and I was venting. "I feel really angry." I had prayed and prayed about something and it wasnt the outcome that I expected. Andy replied, "Karla, its okay to feel angry, its what you do with and in that anger that matters." It hit home for me. Its okay for me to be upset, and even angry, but what I do with that anger is whats important. Instead of being angry and turning away from God, I need to turn to Him.
Anyways, thats my rant. I hope that in some way Praise you in the Storm will speak to you, and just remember... the interruptions in our lives (big or little) God has a bigger plan for. I think Im writing this post for myself because this is something I have to remind myself on a day to day basis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGPS8sa-bRQ
If you didnt get a chance to click on the link the first time... I encourage you to click on it now!
I slept horrible last night. My brain wouldnt shut off, and Eli was very restless. By 11:30p.m I decided I need to try to go to sleep, but first I went to check on Eli. He had cried out 4 or 5 times, which was equaling out to once an hour. I went in, prayed over him and over his room and as I walked out he cried out and then I didnt hear one more peep the rest of the night. My brain still didnt shut off, but I finally fell asleep.
This morning, I got up and got ready for my Heart to Heart bible study potluck. I love this time of year because its an opportunity to sit and relax, have breakfast and coffee and chat with my awesome girlfriends. There is usually a bit of a program, and this morning it consisted of a group of woman doing a dance. (Just a side note, Ive decided I want to take a dance class that is a worship class... something completely different than the hip hop Im used to!! More of an inspirational class!) Okay, back to this morning. This group of women actually taught this dance to inmates in a correctional facility. They go in every week and work and minister to the inmates of this jail, and it blows my mind that God is evening working in jails! How cool is that!? The song they did their dance to was Casting Crowns, Ill praise you in this storm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGPS8sa-bRQ I've heard this song so many times, and have worshipped to it numerous times aswell but for some reason it was exactly what I needed to hear and watch this morning. As I sat there watching, tears filled my eyes, and eventually down my cheeks. Through all the "stuff" thats going on in my life, and that Im feeling completely overwhelmed, and somewhat heart broken God completely has control! Even now I cant hold back the tears because its an overwhelming thought. Through the pain, and the "storm" of my day to day life he is walking me through.
And I think of others in my life that might be feeling anger, pain, hurt, and confusion and it reminds me that God knows what He's doing. He has a plan in all the small & big details, and His plan is bigger than what we can see in the moment... but he wont leave us here, he'll take us through to the other side. It doesnt mean that its not going to be hard, or its not going to hurt. Andy reminded me of something this weekend as I was in the midst of the pain and anger. We were driving and I was venting. "I feel really angry." I had prayed and prayed about something and it wasnt the outcome that I expected. Andy replied, "Karla, its okay to feel angry, its what you do with and in that anger that matters." It hit home for me. Its okay for me to be upset, and even angry, but what I do with that anger is whats important. Instead of being angry and turning away from God, I need to turn to Him.
Anyways, thats my rant. I hope that in some way Praise you in the Storm will speak to you, and just remember... the interruptions in our lives (big or little) God has a bigger plan for. I think Im writing this post for myself because this is something I have to remind myself on a day to day basis.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGPS8sa-bRQ
If you didnt get a chance to click on the link the first time... I encourage you to click on it now!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Stuff
Its been a tough few days for me. Theres alot going on in my life (lots of ups and downs) and I feel like its finally caught up to me this week. I cant go into too many details about it because alot of it has to do with some very personal areas of my life, but Im feeling like Im taking on alot of "stuff."
My little sister is heading off to Brazil tomorrow morning, and Im not sure when Ill get to talk to her next. Im so proud of her, but letting go and putting her into God's hands is easier said than done... however that being said there is no safer place for her to be than where God wants her to be. I trust that with my whole heart, and know that I need to stop worrying and trust that God will take care of her.
Im not sure if Ive told everyone but my family is offically going to Mexico as of February! My whole family, including my little sister who will be back from Brazil by then! Im really excited and cannot wait to try and relax somewhat!
If you could keep my little sister and family in your prayers as we have my little sister embark on the next journey in her life and as we all try and cope with her offically being gone and technically unreachable, this would be a huge blessing. We'll keep you all posted!
My little sister is heading off to Brazil tomorrow morning, and Im not sure when Ill get to talk to her next. Im so proud of her, but letting go and putting her into God's hands is easier said than done... however that being said there is no safer place for her to be than where God wants her to be. I trust that with my whole heart, and know that I need to stop worrying and trust that God will take care of her.
Im not sure if Ive told everyone but my family is offically going to Mexico as of February! My whole family, including my little sister who will be back from Brazil by then! Im really excited and cannot wait to try and relax somewhat!
If you could keep my little sister and family in your prayers as we have my little sister embark on the next journey in her life and as we all try and cope with her offically being gone and technically unreachable, this would be a huge blessing. We'll keep you all posted!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Weekend Update
We've had a fairly busy weekend. Enjoyable (for the most part!) but busy.
Saturday Andy and I drove to Calgary for our friends daughters first birthday! It was alot of driving but well worth it. It was really awesome to see our friends (even if it was a short visit) and celebrate their daughters first birthday! It was a very special day and a way different 1st birthday party than we're used to; this was a Dol! Its a Korean traditional first birthday, and they really go all out! It was at an awesome Korean restaurant where there was lots of food and goodies and awesome company as well!! We really enjoyed our time there. Like I said, it was alot of driving for one day, but so worth it!
Eli spent the day with his Nana, and they both had a great time. Andy's grandpa (Eli's great Grandpa!) does Santa at the hospital for the kids, and he was there yesterday, so they went for a visit. Eli was all in his glory. Cookies, santa, live music and lots to look at! He loved it I guess! He only napped for 45 minutes with his Nana. He started coughing during the day and he couldnt nap very well because of it. When we got home around 6:30p.m he was happy to see us and he was quite tired. We tried putting him down around 7:30 but he wasnt going to have any part of it. Eventually he did go down to bed but not until around 8:30-9:00ish!!
I went off to a Christmas Party and had a really awesome time. It was great to get to know some women that I didnt know too well before and get out for some good appetizers and drinks (even though I only drank punch and a small amount of wine.) When I arrived home at midnight Eli was up and not happy. He couldnt stop coughing and he was over tired from his busy day with his Nana. It was a rough night, he woke up every few hours crying and coughing then would fall asleep. He is tired today, and not feeling 100% either. Poor kid.
I never realized how important schedule and nap really is in his life. When he's over tired its a bad situation and its not fun! But Im blessed that he had so much fun with his Nana and that she was able to watch him for us while we went out of town for the day!!
Today is a day of relaxing and catching up on sleep. A Good 'ol Sunday!
Saturday Andy and I drove to Calgary for our friends daughters first birthday! It was alot of driving but well worth it. It was really awesome to see our friends (even if it was a short visit) and celebrate their daughters first birthday! It was a very special day and a way different 1st birthday party than we're used to; this was a Dol! Its a Korean traditional first birthday, and they really go all out! It was at an awesome Korean restaurant where there was lots of food and goodies and awesome company as well!! We really enjoyed our time there. Like I said, it was alot of driving for one day, but so worth it!
Eli spent the day with his Nana, and they both had a great time. Andy's grandpa (Eli's great Grandpa!) does Santa at the hospital for the kids, and he was there yesterday, so they went for a visit. Eli was all in his glory. Cookies, santa, live music and lots to look at! He loved it I guess! He only napped for 45 minutes with his Nana. He started coughing during the day and he couldnt nap very well because of it. When we got home around 6:30p.m he was happy to see us and he was quite tired. We tried putting him down around 7:30 but he wasnt going to have any part of it. Eventually he did go down to bed but not until around 8:30-9:00ish!!
I went off to a Christmas Party and had a really awesome time. It was great to get to know some women that I didnt know too well before and get out for some good appetizers and drinks (even though I only drank punch and a small amount of wine.) When I arrived home at midnight Eli was up and not happy. He couldnt stop coughing and he was over tired from his busy day with his Nana. It was a rough night, he woke up every few hours crying and coughing then would fall asleep. He is tired today, and not feeling 100% either. Poor kid.
I never realized how important schedule and nap really is in his life. When he's over tired its a bad situation and its not fun! But Im blessed that he had so much fun with his Nana and that she was able to watch him for us while we went out of town for the day!!
Today is a day of relaxing and catching up on sleep. A Good 'ol Sunday!
Friday, December 3, 2010
My cute little Freckle
For those of you who know me very well (and probably not many of you know me this well!) but I have a cute little freckle on the bottom of my right foot. Its a lone little freckle, and Ive always liked it. Its something that not many people know about me (until now!) and its a different place for a freckle. The bottom (arch area) of my foot. Interesting.
Anyways, a few weeks ago as I was getting into bed one evening I felt like I had a sliver in my foot. I turned the light on (my husband was just a tad annoyed!) and took a look... my cute little freckle was red, and raised. Uh oh. So I took a closer look and no there was no sliver in it that I could see. Over the next few days as I was walking it still hurt and then it finally calmed down.
Well this morning I went off to the dr and she took a look at it and said that although its not bothering me now its best to remove it. She said there are certain concerns with moles or freckles in my case that can be cancerous, and certain areas are more prone to having cancerous cells. The foot being one of them. So in March Ill head off to the dr to get my cute little freckle (which still isnt really mole looking at all!!) to get removed, and all that will be left is a scar. My cute little freckle and my little secret that not many know about me will be gone. Ill be left with a few stitches after she removes it and thats that. Too bad.
Better safe than sorry I think!
Anyways, a few weeks ago as I was getting into bed one evening I felt like I had a sliver in my foot. I turned the light on (my husband was just a tad annoyed!) and took a look... my cute little freckle was red, and raised. Uh oh. So I took a closer look and no there was no sliver in it that I could see. Over the next few days as I was walking it still hurt and then it finally calmed down.
Well this morning I went off to the dr and she took a look at it and said that although its not bothering me now its best to remove it. She said there are certain concerns with moles or freckles in my case that can be cancerous, and certain areas are more prone to having cancerous cells. The foot being one of them. So in March Ill head off to the dr to get my cute little freckle (which still isnt really mole looking at all!!) to get removed, and all that will be left is a scar. My cute little freckle and my little secret that not many know about me will be gone. Ill be left with a few stitches after she removes it and thats that. Too bad.
Better safe than sorry I think!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Test Driving
Last night Andy and I ventured out to test drive 2 vehicles that we had it narrowed down to. After looking through consumer reports, and Lemon-aid books (car review book) we decided that the Subaru Forester, and Hyundai Sante Fe was what we wanted to test drive.
Off we went to Subaru, very excited, and almost positive that out of the two the Forester would be the vehicle we'd fall in love with. It was a nice vehicle, and a very nice drive. However, for the standard model and the price, we werent overly impressed.
Next we went to Hyundai. We test drove a 2010 Sante Fe, it was a basic model. It was really nice. Surprisingly, it had alot of space in it, and the standard features were really nice. A few which I really liked was cruise control, and bluetooth. With the new law coming into affect in the province of no hand held phones or really any distractions allowed in vehicles bluetooth is something Id really like. Its standard on the Sante Fe, but not Forester.
Leaving Hyundai we were more impressed with the Sante Fe than the Forester. I think its the vehicle for us. Now its just a matter of time to wait for the right one that comes along and then we'll go for it. When that is Im not sure, but we'll see!
Off we went to Subaru, very excited, and almost positive that out of the two the Forester would be the vehicle we'd fall in love with. It was a nice vehicle, and a very nice drive. However, for the standard model and the price, we werent overly impressed.
Next we went to Hyundai. We test drove a 2010 Sante Fe, it was a basic model. It was really nice. Surprisingly, it had alot of space in it, and the standard features were really nice. A few which I really liked was cruise control, and bluetooth. With the new law coming into affect in the province of no hand held phones or really any distractions allowed in vehicles bluetooth is something Id really like. Its standard on the Sante Fe, but not Forester.
Leaving Hyundai we were more impressed with the Sante Fe than the Forester. I think its the vehicle for us. Now its just a matter of time to wait for the right one that comes along and then we'll go for it. When that is Im not sure, but we'll see!
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Tight Teeth
My teeth are tight. I went for my first teeth tightening today. They changed both wires on both top and bottom, their thicker and stronger... and tighter. The lady changing the wires even said "This is going to feel very tight." They also put a wire/net type (a thicker wire) across the gaping holes where I had the 2 top teeth pulled. She said those wires will help to close the gaps. YES!! I was wondering when that was going to happen, so finally its begun!
I was lucky that the appointment worked out so well. I went to bible study this morning (I love that type with those ladies! Time to talk, and relax without a kid hanging off my leg!!) and get some good soul food, and prayer! My really really really good friend said she could watch Eli while I had my appointment, so she took him home with her while I went off to my appointment. I was surprised when she said that he was chatty the whole way home because generally he is very quiet when he's not around his mom & dad. But I also find it very comforting that he was chatty, because that means he feels safe and comfortable. Thanks Alex! When I got to her house to pick him up he was very happy, and playing with her son. I think its good for Eli to play with him, and learn how to play with another boy... especially one that is a bit older! Its such a blessing to have friends to switch baby sitting off with, makes my life alot easier!!
So now Eli is sleeping, and I get to relax for awhile. Its so good to have that quiet time.
I was lucky that the appointment worked out so well. I went to bible study this morning (I love that type with those ladies! Time to talk, and relax without a kid hanging off my leg!!) and get some good soul food, and prayer! My really really really good friend said she could watch Eli while I had my appointment, so she took him home with her while I went off to my appointment. I was surprised when she said that he was chatty the whole way home because generally he is very quiet when he's not around his mom & dad. But I also find it very comforting that he was chatty, because that means he feels safe and comfortable. Thanks Alex! When I got to her house to pick him up he was very happy, and playing with her son. I think its good for Eli to play with him, and learn how to play with another boy... especially one that is a bit older! Its such a blessing to have friends to switch baby sitting off with, makes my life alot easier!!
So now Eli is sleeping, and I get to relax for awhile. Its so good to have that quiet time.
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