How good looking are these boys! I took these pictures on my Dad's birthday. After all the guests left we sat down and watched Dad open his gifts. The boys were all smiles, loved that I got these great pictures of the three of them. It was a fun day with family and friends, we managed to surprise Dad which was our goal!
Oct 22, 2009
How good looking are these boys! I took these pictures on my Dad's birthday. After all the guests left we sat down and watched Dad open his gifts. The boys were all smiles, loved that I got these great pictures of the three of them. It was a fun day with family and friends, we managed to surprise Dad which was our goal!
Oct 19, 2009
Yesterday & Today
So I am into week three of an on line course from Big Picture Scrapbooking. I am loving their classes, and am getting things done! This class being taught by Ali Edwards, is called Yesterday & Today! I am loving her relaxed approach to scrapbooking. Each week includes a video lesson with several downloads to get me motivated for the project of the week. although I think the intent is to complete an "album" with this specific theme, I will probably use these pages in my current albums as I see fit! I've been going through some older pictures that I have, this will be my biggest challenge! Although I have enough to keep my going, I'd love to spend a day going through my parents albums and slides...that will have to wait until next year's trip home! So if any of you have any old pics that you think I might be able to use...feel free to scan and send along! I'd love that!
Sep 28, 2009
Charles Schulz Philosophy
(This is marvelous!! Scroll thru slowly and read carefully to receive and enjoy full effect) The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five world trophy winners
3. Name the last five winners of Miss World contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of FA cup winners.
How did you do? The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies.. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier? The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials.. the most money...or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.
'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia !' '
'Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
2. Name the last five world trophy winners
3. Name the last five winners of Miss World contest.
4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.
5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
6. Name the last decade's worth of FA cup winners.
How did you do? The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday. These are no second-rate achievers. They are the best in their fields. But the applause dies.. Awards tarnish. Achievements are forgotten. Accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.
Here's another quiz. See how you do on this one:
1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special!!
5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
Easier? The lesson: The people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials.. the most money...or the most awards. They simply are the ones who care the most.
'Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia !' '
'Be Yourself. Everyone Else Is Taken!
Sep 27, 2009
The Amazing Cucumber
This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of their "Spotlight on the Home" series that highlighted creative and fanciful ways to solve common problems.
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.
5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.1
3. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!! Pass this along to everybody you know who is looking for better and safer ways to solve life's everyday problems..
This information was in The New York Times several weeks ago as part of their "Spotlight on the Home" series that highlighted creative and fanciful ways to solve common problems.
1. Cucumbers contain most of the vitamins you need every day, just one cucumber contains Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.
2. Feeling tired in the afternoon, put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a cucumber. Cucumbers are a good source of B Vitamins and Carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours.
3. Tired of your bathroom mirror fogging up after a shower? Try rubbing a cucumber slice along the mirror, it will eliminate the fog and provide a soothing, spa-like fragrance.
4. Are grubs and slugs ruining your planting beds? Place a few slices in a small pie tin and your garden will be free of pests all season long. The chemicals in the cucumber react with the aluminum to give off a scent undetectable to humans but drive garden pests crazy and make them flee the area.
5. Looking for a fast and easy way to remove cellulite before going out or to the pool? Try rubbing a slice or two of cucumbers along your problem area for a few minutes, the phytochemicals in the cucumber cause the collagen in your skin to tighten, firming up the outer layer and reducing the visibility of cellulite. Works great on wrinkles too!!!
6. Want to avoid a hangover or terrible headache? Eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed and wake up refreshed and headache free. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish essential nutrients the body lost, keeping everything in equilibrium, avoiding both a hangover and headache!!
7. Looking to fight off that afternoon or evening snacking binge? Cucumbers have been used for centuries and often used by European trappers, traders and explores for quick meals to thwart off starvation.
8. Have an important meeting or job interview and you realize that you don't have enough time to polish your shoes? Rub a freshly cut cucumber over the shoe, its chemicals will provide a quick and durable shine that not only looks great but also repels water.
9. Out of WD 40 and need to fix a squeaky hinge? Take a cucumber slice and rub it along the problematic hinge, and voila, the squeak is gone!
10. Stressed out and don't have time for massage, facial or visit to the spa? Cut up an entire cucumber and place it in a boiling pot of water, the chemicals and nutrients from the cucumber with react with the boiling water and be released in the steam, creating a soothing, relaxing aroma that has been shown the reduce stress in new mothers and college students during final exams.
11. Just finish a business lunch and realize you don't have gum or mints? Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds to eliminate bad breath, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.
12. Looking for a 'green' way to clean your faucets, sinks or stainless steel? Take a slice of cucumber and rub it on the surface you want to clean, not only will it remove years of tarnish and bring back the shine, but is won't leave streaks and won't harm you fingers or fingernails while you clean.1
3. Using a pen and made a mistake? Take the outside of the cucumber and slowly use it to erase the pen writing, also works great on crayons and markers that the kids have used to decorate the walls!! Pass this along to everybody you know who is looking for better and safer ways to solve life's everyday problems..
Sep 26, 2009
a few years back....
Here's a page I completed last night using the September Scraptivity Kit. Pleased with the way it turned out, even though I thought the purple page kit would be hard to work with! I have always liked this picture, it makes me smile! Maybe it's because Shelley looks so thrilled to have her picture taken or because I look so darn cute!
Sep 17, 2009
Recent Projects
Here are a couple of recent pages I have completed.
Short on words and time..goodbye!
Short on words and time..goodbye!
September 17, 2009
Wow, here it is September already, I think I told myself Iwas going to stay up to date with things here, but somehow life gets in the way. Many of you I stay in touch with on facebook, which seems to be my friend connection of choice these days. It's quick and easy and did I mention...FUN! I love catching up with what people are doing and enjoying logging on to some of the shared links. I am able to stay in touch daily without having to write 100's of words to catch up *sigh*. So stay tuned and I will update things here soon...those of you in Alberta, hope you're enjoying this amazing weather we've been having. May it stay with us!
Aug 27, 2009
Taylor's Home Town Boy!
Just wanted to share a link to Taylor's Sidney Crosby Pictures. He took these while we were in Nova Scotia. Sid the Kid was there on his birthday for a big parade. Taylor joined about 80000 people out to catch a glimps of there star player!
We warned Taylor not to be dissappointed by not getting an autograph as there would be thousands of people at the parade and closing ceremonies! Never did I imagine there would be this many show for the event! Anyhow, long story short....Taylor & Bill spent the day patiently waiting for Sidney and the Stanley Cup entourage. He managed to get a few decent shots and lots of blurry ones too! Icing on the cake...imagine my surprise when he came home with 2! signatures on his Stanley Cup Hat. Crosby & Talbot! This could just be his "kucky life"! I was thrilled for him and loved seeing the excitement as he told his story and showed off his hat!
http://kdgowdy.smugmug.com/Sports/Sidney-Crosby/9429427_5ug6h/1/632136666_K6yAE
Aug 18, 2009
Life Is Good
Just a quick page share before I head to work! This is a page I did (and LOVE) from an online course at Big Picture Scrapbooking. As soon as I saw the version Nic Howard had I knew exactly what picture I wanted to use for mine! I think it turned out great, and is definitely one of my new favorites! Picture is from our trip this winter.
Aug 17, 2009
Catching Up!
So today is August 17th, 2009. Just over a month and a half since I last updated my blog! Heck...how does life whiz by like this?
Anyway we have returned from a great trip to Nova Scotia and I now have the daunting task to go through my hundreds of photos to narrow them down to the best ones. I have gotten over the "I can't delete any pictures ever" attitude and try to only save pictures that have real special meaning to me or ones I am willing to share with other for what ever the reason! I will soon start to share some here and on my Smug Mug site.
Taylor is back to school in two weeks. This year they start on August 31st, just seems wrong! To me it seems like they are being shorted a week of an all ready too short, Alberta summer. ARGHH! We have started to pick up a few school supplies & he got his hair cut and highlighted today! Next Friday we have a date to go clothes shopping...he is in desperate need of some jeans...all of his have holes in the knees! Aren't kids supposed to grow out of that phase? His big ol' feet won't stop growing either so sneakers are also on that list!
So, it's past my bedtime again! I'll say good night to you all and I'll be back here soon!
PS...aren't my nephews and Taylor too cute for words!
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