Three men, a little lady and me...

Sometimes it hurts, and sometimes it doesn't hurt but you remember the original wound...

2008-10-13T10:44:00.002-04:00

Have you ever had a really bad fall and then ended up with a deep thick scab? Then a few days later when you have not forgotten about the scab but it doesn't hurt any more, part of it get's ripped off and you are reminded all over again about the original injury?Have you ever broken a bone and after it heals you bump that limb and feel not pain but a reminder that you were once injured?One year

Hello all!!!

2008-08-26T12:04:00.001-04:00

I miss everyone!!! I am going to update and tell you all about my summer soon... until then... enjoy this!Free!!!

sigh... now that was worth it!

2008-07-30T13:31:00.002-04:00

My family and I have come back from our two weeks at the cottage. What an amazing time we had! We had a a few days of the kids taking turns barfing the second week but not so it slowed anyone down... we aren't really sure why it happened...There was sun, fun, food, family, reading, napping, swimming, friends... sigh... so wonderful!Here is a link to see the pictures... enjoy!!!

What a week...

2008-07-08T13:10:00.000-04:00

We dropped the kids off at Camp on Sunday. We rushed back to Hamilton to pick up some people who are staying with us for the week. Pernell and I are staying in the boys room for the week... I am certianly not sleeping well... maybe due to a different bed, maybe due to the airconditioner blaring, maybe due to thinking of the kids, maybe due to the anticipation of holidays (FOUR SLEEPS!!!)...I

Bear is a big sister!!!

2008-07-02T11:21:00.001-04:00

Our dear Bear is a big sister!!! She has 3 more brothers and 2 more sisters! Here are a couple of them. They were born on Canada day!!! All are well. And hey if you want one let me know and I will give you our breeders email and telephone #!!! Schnauzers really are the sweetest little puppies ever!!!

please

2008-06-23T10:33:00.001-04:00

My husband was goofing around on my blog... he does all the prettiness...HOWEVER, he erased all of my blog links... I miss you all!!!!Please send me the link to your blogs so I can put them all back on:)Thanks

Mmm Chocolate

2008-06-17T22:07:00.002-04:00

I would like a chocolate bar.

A decade...

2008-06-11T13:54:00.003-04:00

I am amazed that it has been a whole ten years since I became a mother. It blows me away that I have a child who is now double digits.Samantha,You are a beautiful, caring, intelligent, kind girl. You love your friends and family with a love that is as great as it is abundant. I love your laugh, hugs, conversation and out look on the world. I am brought to reality by your challenge to make the

"Mom, I'm so happy it's my birthday today."

2008-06-10T10:59:00.003-04:00

That is what I was told by my now eight year old son today.I am happy too!What an absolute joy it is to raise this boy! Lucas is full of love, care and kindness. He loves people, sees the joy in life, loves to experience new things, and has an abundant love for his family.Lucas greeted me when I came back from walking the dog this morning at 6:30am, with a big hug and said, "No need to stay

HUH?

2008-05-23T14:31:00.002-04:00

I am at work today... no one should have to work on a Friday! I am missing time with my Jake... sigh... I brought in Beef stew in the slow cooker and Apple Crisp to share with my friends... it is yummy! My friends liked that treat as well!!So the first huh I have is why does anyone work on a Friday... the second huh I have is, why do people riding motorcycles have radios on... surely they

Summer??? Hello????

2008-05-20T10:49:00.002-04:00

Yes it is cold... yes I still gardened this weekend...yes Jacob still asks me daily how many more sleeps until summer...I want flip flop weather, sweat on my brow, sun on my face and to be able to pack away at least some of my winter belongings... sigh...Until then here is a fun fact to read while dreaming of the possibility of maybe having a summer in '08...Flip-flops are also known as "slops" (

Six...

2008-05-06T16:47:00.004-04:00

I got up that morning determined to get groceries... Pernell thought I was just a little more weird then normal but let me waddle off. As I stepped from my car in the grocery store lot I felt the first pain... I better hurry! By the time I got to the melons I was breathing heavy and flushed... no one seemed to notice. I did controlled breathing as I payed by debit, that didn't phase the cashier

What is your personality...

2008-04-16T12:17:00.001-04:00

Click on the picture that you think best fits the title on the top of each page. Follow it all the way through. Then read your personality type...Fun!

I just want to laugh again...

2008-04-11T11:55:00.003-04:00

The past few weeks has been super hard for me. An emotional roller coaster... with very few highs but a million steep slops down... downs that are not seen coming.About two weeks ago a friend from college had her second miscarriage. She was a t 16 weeks. My heart breaks for her especially as they do not have any children to go home to. My children over the past two years have certainly helped

What could have been...

2008-04-08T08:05:00.003-04:00

Today would have been a day I could have looked down into my arms as I cradled our new born son. I could have gazed into the eyes of a child dependent on me. I could have seen the future and the blessings coming our way. I could have rocked our sweet prince and told him how much I loved him. Together Pernell and I would dream, hope and be blessed by the creation God had provided for us.Today

Staples

2008-03-30T16:10:00.002-04:00

Good for them! I was almost brought to tears reading about how hard this organization is working at doing the best they can for the environment! It is especially hard for a store that sells paper products, computer and electronics, and so many things that are considered disposable.If only a few start... it will make a difference!

Earth Hour 2008

2008-03-30T07:45:00.003-04:00

Here is a link that gives a lot of stories about how different cities and businesses did for Earth Hour. It really is wonderful that so many embraced this event. I really am blown away by the participation, especially knowing that this is only year two of it happening, and year one of it happening across the word!Earth Hour 2008 reportsI can't wait to find out what impact this had on our

Earth Hour... last year...

2008-03-28T17:12:00.002-04:00

Last year's Earth Hour, which happened only in Sydney, Australia, had the effect of taking 48,000 cars off the road for an hour. This year's event is global, so savings will be even bigger.If 10,000 households turn off 10 lights tomorrow night for just one hour, we'll avert the CO2 created by an average apartment in a whole year.Landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Sears Tower, and the Sydney

2008-03-26T16:14:00.003-04:00

***EARTH HOUR***

Opinions needed...

2008-03-25T16:30:00.003-04:00

My daughter is turning 10. So far in life she has always been open about everything in her life, and respected the boundaries we have put in her life... we want to keep it that way.So Sam brings to my attention different things that are "in", in various areas of life. Sam often informs me of the cool sites on the Internet that her friends are involved with. She wants to be part of all of them

"Awwww, mom you found her!"

2008-03-15T14:39:00.003-04:00

You may remember this post...Well soon after that the ladybug went missing in the boys room. Jake was devastated.Today I found a live ladybug in my bedroom. Jake said, "Awwwwww mom you found her, Alyiah and my ladybug."It has now been about 15 minutes since we "found" her... she is missing again...oh well

I ment to post this the other day

2008-03-15T13:12:00.003-04:00

At church last week, Susan took her kids down stairs. When she went down, her husband, Randy, went to sit down. He moved the chair she had been sitting right next to his. When Susan came up she moved the chair over as she walked between the two. Randy watched her sit down and then adjusted his chair over to right next to her again... watching Randy enjoying the moment of sitting with his

Barf

2008-03-13T08:39:00.002-04:00

Well the kids had their last swimming lesson last night... then we stayed for the family swim after. We had invited a few people but they couldn't come for various reasons...Good thing as Jake ended up barfing in the pool... oops! Swallowed a bit too much water... it worked out as we were just planning on getting out... other families not so happy about the 10 min they had to sit out while the

2008-03-11T16:31:00.002-04:00

This is my favorite moment in a long time!!!

It is the season again...

2008-03-03T12:01:00.001-05:00

If 10,000 people file just one 1040 form online instead of on paper, we'll save more than two trees' worth of paper.

hmmmm...

2008-02-28T18:56:00.003-05:00

A driver of a white car was parked on the left hand side of the street facing the wrong way... he decided to pull across to my lane just as I was in the spot he would have ended up in if I hadn't sneezed my heart out of my nose and blared on my horn... honestly what are people thinking... This was on the way to pick Jake up from school (after buying three pairs of NEW pants for $5.99 each). I

2008-02-22T20:44:00.000-05:00

This email half way through my day sure did help make working on Friday bearable!!!Let me tell you, I ran out of the office as soon as I could!!!

My favorite conversations from this week

2008-02-21T18:52:00.002-05:00

I went to pick Steve up on Sunday and Oliver was standing in the door waving at me. I rolled my window down and waved back. Oliver then yelled out, "Margie, Margie" I responded, "What?" Oliver said, "I love pizza!"... I responded... "Me too!!!"In the van two days ago, Jacob and I were driving in silence. Jacob suddenly said, "When you get to space you will see him." I said, "Pardon?" Jacob

Family Day Holiday... year one in Ontario

2008-02-18T15:21:00.000-05:00

What a beautiful day out! Sam Jake and I went for a walk, then Lucas Jake and I made an Indiana Jones snow man. Besides the boys waking at 5:30am, after going to bed at 9:30pm... yawn... it has been a wonderful relaxing "Family Day" holiday!Cheers to Ontario bringing in this holiday!!!

Just to keep you all as smart as me...

2008-02-11T14:28:00.000-05:00

When your 10 week old puppy barks at the door when no one is there and then two minutes later poops on the floor... next time try taking her outside when she barks at the door... I am just saying she seems smarter then me already...Since I have been hard core recycling and using my green bin in the house for the past three weeks... I have only had between 1/2 and 3/4 of a bag of garbage a week.

Happy Birthday you OLD fart!

2008-02-05T17:44:00.000-05:00

Today is my sister's birthday. Hard to imagine I have a sister in her late thirties!Well sis today I want you to know that you are loved. To feel appreciated. Feel cared for. Sense the blessings in the year ahead.I wish and pray for a safe year, a healthy year, a year full of dreams coming true, and a year that brings you to your feet with applause!HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Our Bear... a little too cute for words!!!

2008-01-27T16:51:00.000-05:00

She is finally home and is loved VERY much!!!Just a sleepy gal...Madi is thrilled we have a dog!!!odd sleeping habits so far... yes she is asleep with her legs in the air!

2008-01-27T16:47:00.000-05:00

Madi and Jake loving Bear... and being silly!!!

A moment in time...

2008-01-15T22:25:00.000-05:00

Sam got a gift certificate for Christmas from Claire's. Sam had asked that the family go to the mall together on Saturday. Pernell ended up beyond sick so he stayed home with the boys. I took a deep breath and decided to brave the mall with Sam.When we got to the mall, Sam looked around the store, priced a few things, looked at the list of things she wanted to get, and made some tough

Just a bit of info for all ya'll

2008-01-10T14:24:00.000-05:00

STEVE GOT HIS TRANSFER SO HE STARTS IN HAMILTON ON FEBRUARY 10!!!!The Jolliffe's leave in 9 sleeps and start their 4 day trek across our beautiful country. They have their accommodation's booked and travel games ready! Pray for them as they say their goodbye's and as they get ready to do a lot of driving!I found a really neat website that, if you want, you can sign up and get a green tip of the

Randome babbles about me!

2008-01-07T19:36:00.000-05:00

Here's how it works:Link to the person that tagged youPost the rules on your blog.Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself on your blog.Tag 7 random people at the end of your post and include links to their blogs.Let each person know that they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.1. The last last time I wore make-up was 11 and 1/2 years ago at my wedding.2. I hate buying

BEAR (Only three more weeks until she comes home!!!!)

2008-01-06T13:30:00.000-05:00

This is the kids holding all three girls (there are three girls and two boys in the litter).This is the girl we picked out, Bear.This is Bear again, being loved by Lucas.This is Jake making one of the girls dance.

More Bear

2008-01-05T12:45:00.000-05:00

Cute!!!Sam loving one of the girls.Pernell and Bear having a chat.

Sometimes it is nice to reflect other times it is nice to let go as fast as you can

2008-01-01T17:25:00.000-05:00

What an interesting year. As I look back I have so many moments that are really hard to label, both with emotion or what meaning they had on my life.Clearly I have learned this year! I have grown, I have become someone that I was not the year before. I was challenged, stretched and exasperated... I had joy, thanksgiving, laughter, tears, sorrow and sadness. I am ever so thankful that New

Yipppiii!!!

2007-12-22T09:14:00.001-05:00

You all have heard me talk of Steve and Lori. Well time is ticking away and they are coming in just over a month. They found out yesterday after a week of nail bitting and waiting for the phone... The are approved for the house they put an offer on! That is very exciting as they now have a definite permanent place to live!As it is now just over a month until they come, here are some things to

Catch up...

2007-12-20T14:27:00.000-05:00

I am very excited about my friends moving here!!!I am not done my Christmas shopping, but I rarely in my 33 years have had it done ahead of time.I found a Wii today, totally by fluke, and Made Sarah and Bob very happy!The only game boy I could find is a pink one... it is for Jake... he can rade with Sam after he opens it... if he wants to:)The kids are done their Christmas shopping. I took the

2007-12-06T18:01:00.000-05:00

I HAVE AN ANNOUNCEMENT...Almost five years ago, I had friends move from Calgary to Hamilton. They lived here for about 9 or so months. While here they gave birth to their second child. We were all very sad when this family moved back to Calgary.Well folks here it is!!! Our prodigal family is returning!!! I am so excited to announce that at the end of January the Jolliffe family will be

Funny thing today...

2007-12-04T20:01:00.000-05:00

I was driving on Main St and a car cut me off. There was only one driver in the car and on the roof there was a big sign that said, "DRIVER REHAB".hmmmm...

Basketball

2007-12-03T09:45:00.001-05:00

I have love hate relationship with basketball. I love the sport for both watching and playing (although I have no game it makes a good comedy routine for all those around). I love how much joy it brings to my husband. I love that Pernell looks forward to it all off season. I hate that Pernell loves basketball when it interferes with my TV shows... I hate playing it because I suck... I hate

Kids are funny!!!

2007-12-01T09:21:00.000-05:00

I am watching Mady and Eden this morning. So because I am a good Auntie I gave them hot chocolate with whip cream and sprinkles at 9am (Eden spilled her whole first cup reaching for a Tim Bit).While they sat at the table drinking their healthy drinks and eating healthy Tim Bits they chatted away. Lucas suddenly asked if it was a school day. I responded that it is the weekend. A huge, "YES!!!"

Took the kids to the dentist today

2007-11-29T21:36:00.000-05:00

Jake had x-rays done and for the first time did not cry!!! We are over that hurdle. He is desperate for a loose tooth but they are all still firmly in his mouth!Lucas is loosing teeth one usually looses when you are twelve and the adult teeth are already growing in. He has a tone of adult teeth right under the gums. I guess the tooth fairy will need to save up!!!Sam is great. She couldn`t

It's here it's really here!!!

2007-11-28T16:27:00.000-05:00

Here are the pictures of the four boxes and the extra gifts they sent us...Oh soooooo exciting!!!Pernell has already found the box of chocolate Turtles... paws off!!!

2007-11-28T16:23:00.001-05:00

2nd annual FRWY baking day

2007-11-25T12:34:00.000-05:00

Our first baker arriving...After 35 adults and children finished with their master pieces...The Bake off results:Congratulations to Louise and Natasha's team on first placeSecond place going to Lucas and Amber's teamAnd third place to Jason D and his beautiful wife Kristen.

Snap shots of the day

2007-11-25T12:24:00.001-05:00

This was my house pre Christmas decorations...

2007-11-21T22:37:00.000-05:00

Look below for the finished Christmas decorations 2007...

And for your veiwing enjoyment...

2007-11-21T22:36:00.000-05:00

The finished look. Christmas decorations for 2007

The kids tree

2007-11-21T13:26:00.000-05:00

The kids had fun decorating their tree this year. We leave a bin of stuff for them so they can decorate, undecarate and decorate again all season. The Santa at the top was made by Lucas.Beautiful!

Jacob and Alyiah

2007-11-16T14:10:00.000-05:00

Jacob has his "girlfriend" over this afternoon. They had lunch, have laughed non stop and then went out to play.They found a ladybug which they claim has a broken wing. They say it broke it's wing on a tree because they can see a tree mark in it's wing. They are now "nursing" it back to health. Poor little ladybug is being traumatized!!! Actually it being over loved!!!They are too cute!!!

Our house pre Christmas decorating...

2007-11-15T14:42:00.000-05:00

Stay tuned for the after...

Some Facts

2007-11-13T12:53:00.000-05:00

Pernell was away last weekThe weekend went too fastI started my periodMy body is not reacting well to loosing more bloodI haven't slept well for the past two nightsIt is one month today since we lost our baby boyI don't want to cry any moreMy husband left for another trip todayI'm going to watch Shrek The Third at the kids school tonight (and I don't want to)I sometimes feel lost these daysI just

I am soooo excited!!!

2007-11-09T13:55:00.000-05:00

We have 15 days until the first Christmas event at our house! That means less than 15 days to decorate! That means we get to start soon!!!!Here are some fun sights I found for ideas of Christmas decorating;For the wreath in the windowFor the balls on the mantelPrettyPretty again LOVE the idea of the picture framesI like the second mantel betterA lot of nice ideasSo exciting!!!

Weeeeeeeee

2007-11-08T13:00:00.000-05:00

I bought a winter coat today (not a day to soon as it has started snowing...), regular $69.99 and I only payed, $34, 08!!!!!!!I bought a bra today. Regular $38.98, I only payed $17.37!!!!!!!!!!Oh happy day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just to add to the post bellow...

2007-11-07T19:11:00.000-05:00

My friend called at 2:30pm very apologetic. She had been to the doctor yesterday and was on antibiotics for a chest infection... she was off work until this Monday coming.Private Practice isn't on tonight... sigh...

I miss him when he is gone!

2007-11-07T13:51:00.000-05:00

Pernell is away this week. He comes back lat Thursday, early Friday. The kids are being so good this week and everything is going pretty well.One of the ladies from work took Jake and I out for lunch yesterday. It was lovely to see her and so kind to think of me on her week off work!Today another one of the ladies was supposed to come over for lunch. I made a marble sweet potato cake (amazing

Someone sent this to me in an email and I thought it was worth passing on!

2007-11-05T10:47:00.000-05:00

Just click on the name of the cookie and up pops the recipe... how fun is that! Just in time for Christmas baking time!!!1-2-3 Cookies 7 Layer Cookies Allie Nelson's Famous Snickerdoodle Cookies Almond Crescent Shortbread Amish Sugar Cookies Andies Candies Cookies Angel Crisps Angenets