MY LITTLE PICASSO'S

It really isn't easy to find nice portrait and prints for a house. We looked around and around, and I never found anything that I really liked. I came up with the idea that maybe the kids could paint pictures and I could hang them in the house.
I had walked into someones house once and they had their children's art work laminated and up all along their walls, I always thought that to be so nice. WELL...Not after seeing what my kids can do:))))
They really had a good time...I could hear them laughing and kidding around. It was really nice to see and hear. They didn't want me to see the paintings until the finished products were completed. But...I sneaked in for some pictures for my blog;) lol

Mitchell had a game plan...Sarah wasn't quite sure...but it all came together very nicely!

Sarah painted this one...it is with water paints.

Sarah also painted this one, but with Oil paints. I figured out that using oil paints isn't really a great idea...it would of been a horrible thing if they were a lot younger though...that stuff just doesn't wash off!!

The next two paintings are Mitchell's, for the first one he says he got the idea of the tin foil from the show John And Kate Plus Eight. You can see it because the light hits it nicely:)

This is a project I would love for them to do again! I really love the way their paintings turned out and would really enjoy to have more for around the house:)

WEATHER MEN SUCK!!!

See that picture below...allll that blue? That is the color in my world..hehehe...For those of you who take the weather man by his word...and plan around them..don't...lol...because this morning...we had no clouds in the sky and the sun was out and shining:))) Nick and I even had our pancakes (with Hubbies syrup) out on the deck this morning..it was wonderful! And...while I am sitting here typing to you as fast as my hands will go, because I want to get back outside to work on my tan...I have to tell you this.....
IT IS SO WONDERFUL TO BE HOME....HEHEHEHEHEHEHHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHHEHEHEHEHHEHEHEHHEHEHEHEHHEHEH

NB MOOSE!!

Sarah was so funny when we saw this moose...she says to be...Mamma...the people who make the signs in NB with the moose on them, they were right!! Moose ARE bigger then our cars!" lol

The picture above is of the moose after crossing in front of us...and going into the other side of the road...
...we had enough time to find my purse in the back of my car...search for my camera....AND take allll these pictures...lol

We followed behind him in case he wanted to cross...I was scared since I heard that they would charge your car..and he didn't look scared of me at all!! He kept walking up the road...and once in a while took a little looky behind him to make sure I was still there.

We got a little too close at times...and I backed off...

I am sure it was a good five minutes...and he still wouldn't move...even with me honking my horn!

So, now for those who do not believe moose really exist in NB...and you believe travelling at 133KM/H is a good idea...think twice..these guys are huge and don't budge...lol

ARTIST IN THE MAKING

Well...I have to say it isn't easy with a child home for two months in the summer...and it RAINS alllll the time:) So, what is the best choice...instead of sitting in front of a computer or TV...a CRAFT!
We were in NB and I couldn't believe the amount of rain they had gotten..and were still getting when we left last week. So I kept Sarah-Lou busy making a new bird feeder for her grandparents:) I only wish that I took a picture of the finished product (duhhh) because it turned out sooo beautiful.
Her Nana actually mentioned that she won't be hanging it outside..she doesn't want it ruined...lol

Sarah-Lou took over my moms dining room and worked very hard to complete her project, while momma kept telling her ...."take your time honey...you want to do a good job". Wink, wink ...nudge nudge..lol...I wanted her to have this project for a couple of days...lol

Sarah-Lou is such a wonderful painter...she holds her brush so steady..and the end result was wonderful:)

I think that Sarah-Lou is the happiest when she is doing crafts...she really enjoys making things:)

BATHING BEAUTY!!!!!!

I had to post these pictures and blog them to save them in time forever!
It was a wonderfully hot day here and my mom is visiting us here in Montreal.
We started our day with breakfast out on the patio...and the water of the pool was so clear and shiny it just calling our names. It called so loudly...that when I told my mom that I had a bathing suit for her...I actually thought she would so ...."ohhh no...I don't do that".
BUT...instead she went inside and came out with her suit on!! We had such a nice time. She looked so happy.
To my sister...Thank you so much for working on moms "ohhh noooos"...you paved the way for a women to enjoy life a WHOLE lot more:)

Mom mentioned to me that the last time she EVER had a bathing suit on was 1985! But doesn't she look gorgeous!! If she only knew the beauty she possessed.
Sarah is loving having her Grandmother swim with her.

Mom was laying back enjoying the sun...didn't even know I took this picture. She is smiling ear to ear:))))

A friend of mine and her husband dropped by to visit with mom...they met her on a previous visit. Mardie is a Maritimer also so....they get along very well:) Gosh...they could be sisters!! lol

The day was a wonderful one...we had Strawberry Daquari's...and sat out until late...we swam off and on all day and into the evening. This is a memory I will cherish forever. Thank you mom for being here...it was great!!

SARAH'S GRAD

I can't believe how time has flown by!!!
My little girl is now 11 going in 12 in August and she is starting high school in the new school year!
Here, in Quebec, High school starts in grade 7. I find her so young but I am her mom...and letting go sometimes is sooo hard.

We spent the day at the spa. Sarah had her hair straightened, and a french manicure. She looked so sweet all dressed up:)

We were extremely happy to have my mom, Sarah's grandmother here for her special night:)

She was making funny faces and actions so it was hard to get a serious picture...lol

Here, Sarah put up her feet because she wanted a picture to show that her shoes matched her belt..hehehe

Gosh...it felt like yesterday I was changing diapers:)

Pictures after the ceremony with some of her friends since Kindergarden and Pre K.

Proud Nana and momma outside of the school:)

More friends.................................................................................................

Sarah had a party with some of her friends. They are all going to different schools next year, Sarah included since she is going to Lauren Hill Academy, which is not on the West Island.

The invitations went out for Sarah's pool party and we didnt' even the pool installed yet!! Talk about a panic to get things together. But it all worked out wonderfully and the children had a great time.

They watched a movie after eating and swimming.

I had made t-shirts for them so that they could all sign them and have a momento of the party, since I thought that loot bags were too young for them.

They really had a good laugh signing each others t-shirt.

Group picture...these kids are a great group!! In the background you can see that Sarah and I made boards with pictures backing from Pre K until now of the kids that attended the party.

Sarah was so pleased to have her friends around her. I loved seeing her so happy:)

Thank you to Jonah, Cassandra, Elizabeth, Kimmy, Gaby, Justin and Justin, Liam and Marcus for sharing in my daughters wonderful memories of Elementary school. You all made her so very happy.

It is amazing how much teenage kids eat!! lol The weather held up so that we were able to have everything outside. We weren't sure that the rain would hold off or not.

Sarah enjoying her company. And of course she needed a new bathing suit for the party! lol

The party ran from 6-10. The kids swam, ate, exchanged t-shirts and watched a movie. Nick finished off the deck about an hour before the kids arrived. Talk about a panic!

NEW HOUSE

YES!! We have moved in!! lol
We moved in Feb.1st, and everything went pretty smooth.
There is still things unfinished, but they are getting there.

Below is a picture of the beginning of our deck. Nick started it Wed. and it should be completed by the end of the weekend. We can't wait, we have a new BBQ that is just waiting in the box for this baby to get done!!
The landscaping will be done soon, as well as the drive-way.
This is our room. The picture was taken at 8:30 this morning. The sun shines in all the windows at every time of the day. The lighting is wonderful.

We still do not have any pictures up...just haven't decided what I really want on the wall. But, I do have my pictures on my dresser of my family:)

I love the fact that I can close the doors on this and the TV can not be seen.

This is Sarah's room. She decided that she no longer wants pink, and opted for blue. She has a pretty room. As you can see from the picture, we still haven't gotten the blinds up...brown paper hangs in all the rooms for now.

Mitchell's room...he is sooo tidy...we are alllll hoping it rubs off on Sarah...hehehhee

Master bathroom. The hole in the wall is the plug for the flat screen...so while I am taking my tubbies...I can watch "Hell Kitchen" hehehe If I lay down in this tub...I need to be on my tiptoes so that I can hold myself up!

This is the room above the garage...the kids watch alot of TV here..and we like to hang out here and watch our movies. I do my scrapbooking here also. The kids play their wii here also.

Nick has his side for his business....and I have mine;) Once the den gets finished downstairs though I have a feeling the kids will want to watch their movies on the 55"

I took this picture from the stairs...this is were we normally eat...or the kids really like using the nook with the stools for their breakfasts.

Isn't that Orchid pretty? Nick brought it home for a surprise:)

As you can see the kitchen has yet to be painted...and the cupboards are not finished since we ran into problems installing the ovens. There will also be a back-splash.

This is the living room off of the dining room. I find that there is way to much furniture in this room and I am thinking of moving this furniture to the den when it is completed. If any of you have ideas...please let me know:)

Dining room table is set since these pictures were taken last weekend...and we had in Nicks parents for their "Greek Easter"

Once we finish different parts of the house...we will keep you all updated:) But for now we are really happy in our new home.