House tour

Outside

This is the outside of the house, when you first drive up, it don't look so nice outside but when you walk in, you can see the true beauty. 

Our patio furniture and pool 

Then we have the entrance on the side of the house 

KITCHEN 

fron the entryway you come into the kitchen, i am in love with the wide open kitchen that i have, compared to the last house which was so small 

This is the cabinet I have wanted for a long time, was so excited to get it, when you look closely it is very antique looking and i love it, the table also matches it

 

Kitchen pic 1, the little table is just a little breakfast nook... 

this is the other end of the kitchen, i have a dishwasher- Thankful for that, dishes are so easy now, we all take our dishes to the dishwasher and it takes little to no time to fill it. 

This sign was painted by a friend " There are no strangers here, just friends who haven't met yet"

it is so true about our house because we love people and we want to make friends with everyone. 

Dining Room

Our Bedroom

My big dresser- finally i have a lot of room to properly sort my clothes

I love the light in our room, its like a paper feel

Our closet, not really big enough but we can manage, having the shelves helps off course

Hubbynero's(means hes hot like a hot pepper, haha) dresser- he likes most of his clothes hung so he will never fill this, i might take it over, LOL 

 We have a big window in our room, so these curtains cover it and make it dark to sleep in 

Brooke's room 

Brooke's closet- i like the room she has here

we have her room decorated in Pink and Zebra- we love it, waiting on new bedding now

her book shelf and her suitcase still not all unpacked :p

her dresser with lots of room 

BATHROOM 

I love our big jacuzzi, i have used it 2x already, i always like to take a bath on Saturday night and watch a movie while i soak. 

I wish we had a double sink, but i still like it, there will be the 2nd bathroom downstairs in a few weeks

some decor in the bathroom 

Down stairs 

our propane fire place down stairs

the laundry room- nothing exciting happening here :)

I will post more later when i have access to our extra bedroom, we have a guy living with us now, he moves out this weekend

Wednesdays for Women

Just for Women Wednesdays- to inspire and encourage. 

The Carrot, the Egg and the Coffee Bean 

A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling.
It seemed that, as one problem was solved, a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil. In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans.
She let them sit and boil, without saying a word. In about twenty minutes, she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me, what do you see?"
"Carrots, eggs, and coffee," the young woman replied. The mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. She then asked her to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard-boiled egg. Finally, she asked her to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity - boiling water - but each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak.
The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior. But, after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened! The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
"Which are you?" the mother asked her daughter. "When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?"  Think of this: Which am I? Am I the carrot that seems strong but, with pain and adversity, do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength? Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat?  Did I have a fluid spirit but, after a death, a breakup, or a financial hardship, does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart? Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavour.
If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you. When the hours are the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate to another level? How do you handle adversity? Are you a carrot, an egg, or a coffee bean?

Weekend Recap

Friday: 

It was a great sales day at work for me, i got 6 sales( as Billing rep, we only need 2 per day, so i went way over today, but its extra money for bonus time) left work at 2 for treatment ( 18 more), Andrew picked me up at 4 to run around like crazy to do a bunch of errands, first stop Walmart for some groceries, mainly snacks for day care and cereal etc, spent $40 on 5 bags of groceries so it was a good shopping day there, then we went to get things i needed for the pool party on Saturday, our colors are black and bright pink- same as Brooke's room, i cannot believe its her 10th birthday party now.....

I had this idea for loot bags 

( it has a thank you for coming note) but because Summer is almost over there was no pool noodles in the city, so instead i decided to do a candy buffet and i have some lip gloss and bracelets to add to the loot bags. 

Brooke had her friend Elizabeth stay over all night, those two play so well together

it is so nice to see them playing and hanging out, they have had Brooke over every week for a few now, they might become BFF =) 

Watched a movie and went to bed a little to late but i stayed up later because of the nap I had earlier. 

Saturday:

 Not a lot of sleeping in today

Woke up with a headache, so i did take a nap before the party happened..

Jen who helped me out and who i appreciate so much arrive at 2 pm,

Brooke had a face time chat with our friend back in Newfoundland, this is the first party she missed so she wanted Brooke to open her present before the kids arrived

there were tears shed on both sides :( She loves Brooke a lot and the feeling is mutual

Here are some pictures from the party 

The table with some pretty pink flowers 

Some of the decor, those puffs are so easy to make 

My girl and I 

Brooke only wanted a ice cream cake this year so that's what she got, guess she is getting to old for fancy theme cakes 

 We did a candy buffet which was a big Hit, the kids loved it, they made candy bags to take home and i added lip gloss and a snap bracelet to each one:)

Swimming

Group shot 

her friends Elizabeth and Lexie from school 

after swimming, group shot

more present opening 

barbie from Oz the great and powerful, she is very excited as you can tell

we ended of the evening with 2 friends having a fire and a  sleep over, there is an extra one in this picture because it is the neighbours daughter. 

All in all she had a great day and it was pretty stress free

Sunday:

My niece who had her surgery on Wednesday, the one i wrote about here, she had her second surgery and she was released today, i didn't like to see her so sleepy from the medication, glad she is doing better. 

Sunday school as usual

We had a gardener come over after morning service because i want to plant some veggies and i need to prep my garden, so he came over to tell me what was weeds etc, come to find out i have beautiful Lillie's everywhere, I love Lillie's and i am so excited to see them bloom

Hubby made a stuffed salmon ( stuffed with shrimp, scallops, etc) It was so delicious. The guy who was looking into the gardening ate with us, i tidied away and then i took a nap, it was only an hour long, i am hoping i can sleep tonight :p

After PM service we went to Wendy's with people from church, it was fun <3

Monday is coming again, ugh- hope it isnt a crazy busy week at work.. i have a lot of yard work to do :) 

Friday's Faboulous Blessings

Yesterday I listed my "Trouble Thursday, Today i want to change that attitude to something Positive
1) I am so blessed by the incredible family that i have gotten in contact with thru blogging, it really is great to know that even though those ladies are so far away, I can send an email and within an hour or so, I get a reply back from them telling me to cheer up, they are rooting for me etc, I love you Ladies, YES, you who are reading this, Thank you all for being so sweet and kind
2) My Husband- ya know since this severe anxiety has begun, i am glad im not married to me, I would'nt deal with it at all, but he is so calm and a peace keeper, he works hard to provide for us, he has started hosting websites so if you need a hosting, let me know he is super cheap too, i am working 2 full days a week, then i work 2 half days til 2 pm because i have treatment, i like the schedule but it makes for a smaller pay cheque which i dont enjoy, but thankfully he makes good money and its all ok.
3) My Daughter- How did i ever get so lucky to be a momma to the greatest 10 year old ever, off course there comes with her age the attitude of a soon to be teenager but i hear so many compliments from other people when she goes to their house how polite she is, how mannerly and such a great helper, it makes this momma proud to know I am doing something right :)
4) Co Workers- I have been blessed with some of the greatest co workers ever, it has only been 3 months but some of us feel like family, it is awesome.
5) TGIF- I am so glad that its Finally Friday... not that i can have much sleep this weekend because i do have a birthday party for Brooke tomorrow, but I am so happy to not have work for 2.5 days, i get off at 2 pm every friday :)
Whats some of the blessings in your life on this Faboulous Friday

Terri's Thursday Troubles

Terri's Thursday Troubles
- This day is far to long, it feels like 3 in 1, i will be happy when 5:30 comes
- My shoe broke- its a flip flop and the piece that goes between the toe broke- aww, its hard walking
- Have 10 little ladies coming on Saturday for Brooke's 10th Birthday party
- I am sitting here in a lot of pain- i think 90% of my flare ups are work related and stress, i had a rough time on Tuesday night, i got my treatment done and my bladder spasmed while getting treatment, it threw the catheter across the room, which put me into a flare up, last time this happened was because i had an infection, went to the ER and sure enough i have a bladder/kidney infection, i had a high fever and blood pressure was to the roof, the nurse gave me blood work and her watch caught on the needle and rip the needle out, talk about hurting, you would think there was a murder scene with blood flying everywhere, my poor arms
- i have been on hold for 20 mins with my mentor team, trying to get a work order to work out, thankfully they are doing it and i am sitting here blogging :p
- have to go grocery shopping tonight- Sigh, not my favorite thing to do for sure.
-I am going to be Hosting a Recipe Link up, looking for co host, Get in touch with me if your interested
What's going on with you?

Wednesdays for Women

Wednesdays for Women- to uplift and encourage

I was browsing facebook and i came across this, it is so very true and i think we should all read this



 Written by a 90 year old

This is something we should all read at least once a week!!!!! Make sure you read to the end!!!!!! 

Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio .

"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written.

My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:

1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.

3. Life is too short – enjoy it.

4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.

5. Pay off your credit cards every month.

6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.

7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.

8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.

9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.

10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.

13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.

15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye, but don't worry, God never blinks.

16.. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.

17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.

18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.

19.. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.

20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.

21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.

22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.

23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.

24. The most important organ is the brain.

25. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.

26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'

27. Always choose life.

28. Forgive

29. What other people think of you is none of your business.

30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.

31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

32. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

33. Believe in miracles.

34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn't do.

35. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.

36. Growing old beats the alternative of dying young.

37. Your children get only one childhood.

38. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.

39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.

40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.

41. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have, not what you need

42. The best is yet to come...

43. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

44. Yield.

45. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."