Wordless Wednesdays- Scrapbooking

Hey There!  I would love to see YOUR Wordless, Wordful or Whatever Wednesday Post!

Come On...Hop Along & Link Up!!

Happy Scrapin' Everyone!

We love to Cruise...we love the food!  I always take pictures of our meals
to Scrapbook...One night I ordered "nothing" for dessert...LOL!

Having a Blast!

What I Love About Me- Guest Post...Kinda!

Hello Friends & Happy Monday!

I am once again linking up with Twingle Mommy and Twins Plus One, Three Times the Fun for their What I Love About Me linky. 

It IS true...I am STILL on holidays and Lovin' Every Minute of It!  As I mentioned in my Time For A Vay-K post, this is the holiday I look forward to most every year because I get the best of both worlds...time with my family AND time with my friends.  I have made a NEW friend (S-U-R-P-R-I-S-E) LOL and with her permission I am submitting a "Guest Post" for this weeks, What I Love About Me Blog Hop!

My RL Bestie, LeeAnn and her family have some FA-bulous neighbours!  I am so very full of city-envy (in a good way though) because in my opinion, city neighbours can't hold a candle to the genuine, "We've Got Your Back" kinda relationship that smaller town neighbours do.  (By the way...I have found out Where The Children Play...in small towns!)

Anywho, Estelle is my friend's neighbour.  If you have a second please check out her party decorating business PERFECT SETTINGS (Let's help her get an Alexa reading.)!  We I got to obsessing talking about my Blog and she was kind enough to go have a "gander" that same night.  The next day she returned with this HUGE binder filled with her own memories as a mom of 3 children, who are now 14, 18 & 19.  (Some of the nicest, most polite, interactive, respectful teenagers I have EVER been around by the way!)  I was so excited to have a "gander" at her pre-blog-era collection of stories and I was blown away by some of the things she had written and documented.  Poems, articles,  jokes, etc.  It really helps solidify my decision to Blog because as she was going through it she was so excited and emotional about the contents and you could just see memories coming back...I know my Blog will provide that same "joy" years from now.

Long story short (ya right, as if I can EVER make a long story short...LOL!) I have asked her if she would be okay with me posting a few things from her book-of-memories and to my delight she agreed.  I think all my fellow mommies out there will truly appreciate Estelle's insight and forethought to document her life as a SAHM without the ease of modern technology.  (Just when I thought that things are changing way to fast, along she came to remind me that "Good Mom's" are "Good Mom's" no matter the world around them!)

What Did Estelle Love About Herself as a Mom of 3 Small Children Over 14 Years Ago?  How she was able to sit down one day and write out her definition of a good mom in hopes that she could read it when she started feeling like she was "falling short"!

Excerpt from- My Definition of a Mom (Written by Estelle)

• A good mom is sitting at her computer typing this to remind herself that she IS a Good Mom
• A good mom is always ready to listen to their kids when they finally need to open up and talk.  Even if it is while the dog is howling, the supper is burning and someone is knocking at the door.
• A good mom knows how to put good manners into play, discipline and reprimand even when her heart is shattered because that wonderful little face has done something wrong.
• A good mom is someone who intends to make all their Halloween costumes but manages to pull  something together the night before the trick or treaters go out.
• A good mom puts housework on hold because all the kids are playing and working together without fighting and she doesn't want to miss out on all the fun!
• A good mom thinks about Christmas in August and starts putting money aside for gifts.
• A good mom tries to keep all those pictures, baby books and special keepsakes organized for that "someday" when you can sit together and reminisce.
• A good mom goes out shopping with all 3 kids with a long list of errands in tow and comes back 5 hours later with only 3 items checked off that list and this mom is ok with that.
• A good mom gives her kids hug n' kisses every chance she gets and takes all the butterfly kisses, winks and peanut butter/chocolate "smooches" she can.
• A good mom is suppose to somehow magically pull a rabbit out of a hat because someone forgot to give you a note from school that says they need treats, a costume or money AND it's 5 minutes until the bus arrives.
• A good mom is suppose to know where they left their odds and ends that never get picked up.
• A good mom knows that she is dong the best she can without a book on "how-to".  She knows that today her kids may not appreciate everything she has done but someday they will.
• A good mom wraps her arms around her kids and finds a band-aid quickly when they get hurt.
• A good mom tries to always be on step ahead of everyone else; you need to have ready made snacks, cold juices, clean socks, hair clips, a brush at hand, damp facecloths, extra shoe-laces for emergency cases, extra sweaters, pants & underwear for a quick trip to town just in case of spills or unexpected nosebleeds, meals planned, outfits for school planned (even if your younger daughter doesn't approve of what you have picked out), working the washer & dryer overtime, snacks for lunches AND you can't forget to freeze the juice boxes the night before so they can have a cold drink for lunch!

And last but not least A GOOD MOM can stop typing this because now she feels so much better about herself and what she actually does around here.  Someday these little ones will grow up and I'm sure they will remember some of the "good stuff" I did and they can pass it down to their little ones because I've learned all this and more from my own mom!  Thanks mom! I LOVE YOU

Thanks so much Estelle for letting me share this with my Bloggy Buds!  I think you have motivated me to sit down and write my own "My Definition of a Mom" list.

How 'Bout You Ladies?  I think we should all do this because our kids WILL need reminders that WE ARE GOOD MOMS, especially during the teenage years...LOL!!

Come join the "hop", here's how it works:

Write a post about what you love about yourself this week and then add it to the linky list below. This is intended to be a time and place for each of us to stop criticizing ourselves for a few minutes and actually remind ourselves of the characteristics we are proud to own. So go ahead, look in the mirror, and see yourself through your loved one's eyes. Notice the beauty first. Here's your place to shine!

A few simple guidelines -

• Please follow the two hostesses. If you are a new follower, please comment so we can follow you too! :)
• We'd love it if you posted the button and the linky list, but it is not mandatory. The button code is on my left sidebar.
• Feel free to link to your homepage or your specific "What I Love About Me!" post. We want this to be a fun, relaxing hop so we'll accept all links as long as they are family-friendly. Thanks!
• The linky will be open all week so feel free to link-up on your own time!

Spiritual Sunday- Religous Sightings

Do I believe that God sends messages or "holy images" in the form of potato chips, toast, cheesies, trees, on walls with mold, eggs, leaves or on animals "underbellies"???  Ummmm...no, I do not. 

However, I was here and saw this...it was pretty & kinda "neat" to see!

And then it was DESTROYED! :(

And The Winner of The $75.00 Mary Kay Shopping Spree IS......

ANDREA of The Mays Twins!!!

Congratulations Andrea!  You've got Mail!

Thank you to EVERYONE who came by for my New Blog Design Party and played along. 

How Was The Winner Decided??  There were 86 entries and I used Random.Org to randomly assign number to the entries and then the random number generator to pick the winner!

True Random Number Generator Min: Max: Result: 4 Powered by RANDOM.ORG

Songs That Make US Sing Saturday! Week #8

Are You Ready For Another Saturday Linky Party?? 

Well then get your dancing shoes on and those singing voices ready because ME, Ginger of Just Another Mom of Twins and Becca of Because I'm the Mommy are hosting a "Songs That Make Us Sing Saturday Blog Hop!!" 

Oh Ya! This Is Gonna Be FUN! FUN! FUN!

Hey It's a PARTY So We Don't Have Any Rules!!

(Except NO puking...the Mommies can't handle anymore puking.)

Here is how it will work and just a few guidelines:

1.  Please Follow the TWO of "Us"  (we're so much more than just songs...LOL) If you're a new follower please leave us a comment so we can follow you back!

2. Pick A Song...any song that makes you wanna sing! Old-New-Country-Pop-Punk...anything goes. (Let's try to keep it family friendly if we can...LOL) If you want, tell us why the song makes you wanna SING!

3.  Add your link to the "Playlist"

4.  We'd REALLY like you to copy the Linky Code (just click on "get the code") in to your post so your blogger buds can join in on the fun or link back to the both of us so they can at least "find" the party, but you don't have to.

5.  We'd love to see the video of your song (which can easily be shared via youtube.com) but if you just wanna list your favorite song of the day, we're "cool" with that too!

6.  Hey, and don't forget to grab our button while you are at it.  (BCIMommy still likes it cause she thinks it sounds dirty. *teehee*)

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I just LOVE to “belt” this one out...when I am alone!! LOL

The Party Is Winding Down! Have You Entered My Giveaway Yet??

The Party Is Winding D-O-W-N! :(
Last Day To Play Some Party Games & WIN...WIN...WIN!!

To help celebrate my FAB BLOG MAKEOVER I thought it would be a wonderful idea to give someone the opportunity to give themselves a little "makeover"!

I am giving away a $75.00
Mary Kay Shopping Spree!! 

So, come on & play some games and W-I-N the chance to pamper yourself!

(I don't sell Mary Kay but what I can tell you is that I've been using their products for over 10 years and I L-O-V-E their line!  If you are familiar with Mary Kay Cosmetics & Skin Care then I needn't say anymore.  If you've never used Mary Kay or think that it is your "Grannies" type of product...then you gotta go check out the CATALOGUE...you will be blown away!!)

Who's Invited to Win? E-V-E-R-Y-O-N-E! (worldwide)

What Exactly Is IN the Loot Bag?  Well, that is up to the winner.  Simply look through the Canadian Catalogue, send me your "wish list" and I will send it right to your door!

How Are You Gonna Pick the Winner? Randomly, of course! (random.org)

When's the Party Over? Friday, August 26th (11:49pm MST)

How Can I WIN This S-W-E-E-T Party Loot Bag??

Easy...Peasy! 

Play as MANY or FEW games as you want to!  Up to 15 chances to W-I-N!!

Ready...Set...Go!

Every Party Game Played Equals ONE Entry (unless otherwise stated)

SIMON SAYS (1 entry each)
Leave me a comment here (just below).  If you don't have a link to your blog or don't blog at all...be sure to leave me your email address! :)
AND/OR

"Like" my Facebook Page
AND/OR

Follow Me or Subscribe by Email and Lave me ANOTHER comment so I know. :)

TRUTH or DARE or BOTH (1 entry each)
Truth?  Tell me your favorite party game by leaving a comment (just bellow).
AND/OR
Dare?  Tell me your most embarrassing party moment by leaving a comment (just bellow).

PIN THE 'TAIL" ON THE GORILLA
(Yes, I do realize gorillas do not have tails...LOL!)
Head over to my GORILLA PICTURE and leave me a comment there.

KARAOKE
Here's my favorite karaoke song, THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING.  Click on over and tell me YOUR favorite Karaoke song! (Everyone has one)

MUSICAL CHAIRS...KINDA!
Join our Saturday Songs That Make Us Sing Linky Party (Just Below) for 5 entries to WIN!
AND/OR
Visit my Bestie and Co-Host over at Because I'm the Mommy and have a listen to her song!  Don't forget to leave a comment and mention your stopping by from the "party" for 1 entry to win.

DON'T BE A PARTY POOPER!
Invite your friends to the party via twitter, facebook or your blog!
Be sure to leave me another comment so I know to expect more guests.

What's a P-A-R-T-Y without some music?  That right!  No party at all!  So, come on...add your favorite song to the "play list" by linking up!

How Can You Add Your Song To the P-A-R-T-Y Play List?  It's easy as 1...2...3!

1. Pick A Song...any song that makes you wanna sing! Old-New-Country-Pop-Punk...anything goes. (Let's try to keep it family friendly if we can...LOL) If you want, tell us why the song makes you wanna SING!

2. We'd love to see the video of your song (which can easily be shared via youtube.com) but if you just wanna list your favorite song of the day, we're "cool" with that too!

3. Add your link to the "Playlist"

Thanks Again for Coming to My

Blog Design Unveiling P-A-R-T-Y!!!

Crafty Thursday Linky...Come Get Your Craft On!

I am linking up with Marcia at 1,2,3 Blog for a Crafty Thursday Link Up!

Come On...Hop Along & Get Your "Craft" On!

As you may or may not know, I am far away from my Scrapbooking "thingies" so I was unable to "produce" a new crafty creation to participate.  I HATE to miss a crafty-party so I decided to link up an old post (with revisions) so I wouldn't miss out!  (It appear that I can be creative with a computer too...LOL!)  I can't wait to link up with some NEW "masterpieces" soon...I miss my Scrapbooking "stuff" *sigh*!

Mexico 2006
I can't believe how young my husband and I look...LOL

That's Me Standing Next to A Fertility Temple with My Fingers Crossed For Luck
Who Would Have Thought We'd Need So Much More Than That to Have a Family! LOL

This is one of my Favorite Techniques...Crackling

Emboss layers and layers of "glass", freeze & then bend to get this "aged/crackled" look

Happy Craftin' Everyone!

Wordless Wednesdays Scrapbooking

Hey There!  I would love to see YOUR Wordless, Wordful or Whatever Wednesday Post!

Come On...Hop Along & Link Up!!

Happy Scrapin' Everyone!

I love...love...love pictures of tiny toes and fingers!

Daddy's T-Shirt Reads:  You can't scare me, I've got twins!

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Girlz Trips Rule! (Not to mention, they make me a MUCH better mom)

I am lucky...I am VERY lucky!  I get to "escape" from the homestead, on average, once a month for a night or TWO.

I know.  VERY LUCKY.  In the last 6 months I have been on 2 scrapbooking weekends, a 4 day Las Vegas trip, 1 night in the mountains and 1 night- 2 days, in Toronto.  Fo-rtunate Fo-Sure!

These little "get-a-ways" are so much fun and in all honesty, they make me a better mom.  I started my family late in life, so I know the joys AND value of "girlz only breaks" from reality.  If I didn't get to "escape" from time to time, I think I might be a little less patient...a little less engaging...a little less sane! I'm just being honest...

Why (not) Just Another Mom of Twins? Let me share...

I am linking up with Twingle Mommy and Twins Plus One, Three Times the Fun for their What I Love About Me linky.  I just couldn't resist, even being away on holidays and all...I've missed the last 2 weeks and well, that makes me sad. :)

What I am LOVIN' about me this week is that I am a VERY Proud Mommy of Twins!!!

So for those of you who have just recently starting to follow me in the "Bloggy World" you may not know that my blog was originally titled Just Another Mom of Twins.  However, I had a few inquisitive readers email me privately and ask, something along the lines of;

 "Do you feel insignificant as a mom of twins?"   Ummm....no, no I do not. 

OR

"Do you feel like your life is defined as being "just a mom of twins"?"  Ummm...no, no I do not.

But thank you for making me reflect and analyze my Blog Title because I can totally see how THAT may have been the message being conveyed. (Really?!?!)

I suppose in some way, my original title was my finger nose up at the people in the world that have TRIED to make me feel that way.

Allow me to elaborate...

Spititual Sunday- Mother Teresa

I believe that the only true power we have in the world is how we live our lives and the guiding principles we choose to help us do that.

Mother Teresa couldn't have said it better...

Songs That Make US Sing Saturday! Week #7

Are You Ready For Another Saturday Linky Party?? 

Well then get your dancing shoes on and those singing voices ready because ME, Ginger of Just Another Mom of Twins and Becca of Because I'm the Mommy are hosting a "Songs That Make Us Sing Saturday Blog Hop!!" 

Oh Ya! This Is Gonna Be FUN! FUN! FUN!

Hey It's a PARTY So We Don't Have Any Rules!!

(Except NO puking...the Mommies can't handle anymore puking.)

Here is how it will work and just a few guidelines:

1.  Please Follow the TWO of "Us"  (we're so much more than just songs...LOL) If you're a new follower please leave us a comment so we can follow you back!

2. Pick A Song...any song that makes you wanna sing! Old-New-Country-Pop-Punk...anything goes. (Let's try to keep it family friendly if we can...LOL) If you want, tell us why the song makes you wanna SING!

3.  Add your link to the "Playlist"

4.  We'd REALLY like you to copy the Linky Code (just click on "get the code") in to your post so your blogger buds can join in on the fun or link back to the both of us so they can at least "find" the party, but you don't have to.

5.  We'd love to see the video of your song (which can easily be shared via youtube.com) but if you just wanna list your favorite song of the day, we're "cool" with that too!

6.  Hey, and don't forget to grab our button while you are at it.  (BCIMommy still likes it cause she thinks it sounds dirty. *teehee*)

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A TOTALLY Fun & Silly Song that I love to play, sing and dance with Ave and Bryce too!

Having Lunch With Dad...Over 2000 Km's Away!

Technology can be a wonderful thing!!

Ave & Bryce enjoyed having lunch with dad and he's over 2000 kilometers away.  Skype is amazing!!

Being away from daddy is really "tuff" but it makes it just a little bit easier when they can see him via the computer.  Daddy Dave spent over 40 minutes talking and reading them their favorite books!

Ave, Bryce & I leave London for the L-O-N-G 10-12 hour drive to Timmins on Sunday.  I am sooooo nervous!  They have never been on such a long road trip before.  I've got all the snacks and drinks ready, oh and I bought them those "dual" DVD players in hopes that might entertain them for part of the journey???

Wish us luck! ;)

Only 3 more sleeps until Dad joins us in Northern Ontario!!  WooHoo!!

Did You Enter My $75.00 Makeover Giveaway Yet?
No?  Better Get On it The...LOL!

I've Been Thinking...Where Do The Children Play?

My sister and I were driving back from our F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S Girlz trip to Toronto (stay tuned to read all about our misadventures) last night and we got to talking.  Topic: Where Do The Children Play?

As I settled down for the night, I got lost in the words of a Cat Stevens Song...

Well I think it's fine, building jumbo planes.

Or taking a ride on a cosmic train.

Switch on summer from a slot machine.

Get what you want to if you want, 'cause you can get anything.

I know we've come a long way,

We're changing day to day,

But tell me, where do the children play?

I could hardly fall asleep as my mind began racing & I once again began to think...

Wordless Wednesday- Scrapbooking

Hey There!  I would love to see YOUR Wordless, Wordful or Whatever Wednesday Post!

Come On...Hop Along & Link Up!!

Happy Scrapin' Everyone!

Our Wedding
February 14, 2004
These are two of my RL Besties, LeeAnn & Karen
(These are pages from the first "real" Scrapbook I ever did)

February 14, 2004
(I've come a L-O-N-G way in regards to scrapin'....LOL!)

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The Kids Are Having a BLAST on Our Vay-K!

There is nothing more exciting for me than to see Ave & Bryce engaged in new and fun "activities".  Their cousin, Breanna, set up her "tent & tunnel" contraption the other day and they were so intrigued by the whole experience.

Bryce was fearless...in and out...in and out he went!

Ave was a little more cautious, she spent more than a few minutes peering inside before getting the courage to "enter the unknown"!

 Here they are playing Peek-A-Boo with someone in the tent...Bryce couldn't get enough!

 Ave squealed with delight!

I hope everyone is having as wonderful of a week as we are!!

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We Live & Die By The "Schedule"...Gramps Is Slowly Killing Us!

Since the day Ave & Bryce were born...we have lived and died by the "schedule".  You can read all about how organized and "serious" I was about following a "schedule" here.

If one baby woke up to feed, the other baby was woken to feed.  I know, I know...sounds militant and well, I guess it was and STILL IS.  But in my defense, my kids are extremely well adjusted, generally happy little beings who have a predictable, established "schedule" that I believe has been the #1 reason that they go to bed at 7pm and are up at 7am...like clockwork!

Yes, there have been some drawbacks to having such a set "schedule" but they are few and far between and the benefits far outweigh the negatives.

We have lived and died by the "schedule" for 19 months but Gramps is now slowly killing us...

Spiritual Sunday- It Was Jesus

As I have mentioned, I do not go to Church (regularly) and I have never read the Bible.  However, I really would like to attend Church and more importantly, I want my children to believe and have a sense of a “higher power” . 

Currently, my husband and I differ on how that should be achieved.  The Church I want to go to is not your "typical-conservative" House of God.  It is what might be classified as “New Age” or as my husband likes to call it  a “Smoke and Mirrors...Hokey Pokey” Church. He was born and raised Catholic.

I have attended a few services at the local “New Age” Church where I live and I absolutely love the up-beat, full band-modern musical songs and more importantly the religious “conversations”, if you will, that happen in plain, understandable language.  The messages, from what little I know, ARE from the Holy Book.  I am not sure if it is the way in which the stories are being told or the wonderful music that accompanies them BUT whatever IT is...I love it and I feel connected to “something” greater than me when I am there.

I suppose the kids and I could go without my husband but I am really wanting our "religion path" to be taken on an united front.   So until then, I will keep on with my Spiritual Sunday Posts and leave you with a song that I find exhilarating to listen too and  one that I think teaches Religion.  


On a "spiritually positive" note...Mr. Johnny Cash is someone BOTH my husband and I love to listen too!! (Hey, it's all about taking "Baby Steps"!)

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Come Take A Peek At My Dinosaur! Part II

In the event that you missed my original dinosaur...I mean cell phone post, I encourage you to have a read because you will find this update even more "amusing" if you do! :)

As I mentioned in my first post, I was not at all ashamed or embarrassed by my "old" cell phone.  It was functional.  I also mentioned in my first post, I would like an "upgrade" should/when the ole' dinosaur died.  Nothing fancy, just something that would allow me to "tweet/text" easily, you know, a keyboard of some sort.

Well, THAT phone did die...just before we headed on our Vay-K.  My husband & I felt it was important that I have a phone while me and the kiddies were away so we were pressed for time to get a new one.    I was soooo excited when I began to envision the new phone and all the fun & exciting things I would be able to do on it.  *insert a gleeful smile here*

That lasted about 2 seconds.  Here is the phone that Daddy Dave returned from the store with...

YES!  It really IS the NEW Dinosaur...I mean phone!
(Notice the SIMPLE FLIP description on the side?!?)

Can you see the difference? 

OLD PHONE

NEW  PHONE

I was so deflate when he proudly pulled my NEW phone out of the bag.  It wasn't even a different color.  Red?  Pink?  Blue?  NOPE! Black.  When I asked why he didn't at least get me the pink one, he said he refused to be seen in public with a pink phone.  (Ummm...isn't it MY phone?!?!?!) 

I then went on to complain discuss about not even getting a small upgrade to a keyboard model and how it was the EXACT SAME PHONE.  WTH? 

Dave responded to my rant questions in a calm, rational tone, "What are YOU talking about "not an upgrade??"  It has a camera!"  I couldn't argue...it does in fact have a camera.  Geessshhhhh! 

As I have said before, it's all about baby steps 'round these parts.  LMAO!

Happy Giggles Friday Everyone!

It's Time For Our Vay-K!! Woo Hoo...Boo Hoo!

It's that time of year for me and the kids to "pack up", strap on our "Go-Go's", board a plane and head back to my "birth place" of Ontario.

That's right, we are heading East for a ONE MONTH vacation or as I like to call it... a Vay-K! LOL

I am so excited to see my family and friends, it's the yearly trip I look forward too most!  Woo Hoo! But I am almost a little sad because I might not be able to stay AS connected with all my "Blogger Buds" for the next 4 weeks!  Boo Hoo!  (I become "attached" to people very quickly...don't worry, I am not a stalker! LOL)

I should also make note that part of my BOO HOO's include the fact that my husband wont be joining us until 2 weeks into the journey.  Darn work...why couldn't we have been born into $$$?  Better yet, why couldn't we all live in a world where everything is FREE?!?! (Ya, wishful dreaming I know!)

Anyways, I have managed to find time to "pre-schedule" my Wordless Wednesdays- Scrapbooking Posts, The Saturday "Songs That Make Us Sing" Linky Party AND My Spiritual Sunday posts.  (Thanks Becca over at Because I'm the Mommy for teaching me all about that bloggin' feature...I have so much to learn yet!) Now I will feel that I am least "keeping touch"...Kinda. LOL!

I sure hope that I can sneak in some time while I am away to read all about my "Blogger Buds" adventures and even post a few stories of my own but if I don't....please don't forget me!  In the words of the Terminator "I'll Be Back"!  (You're gonna miss my cheesy humor...I just KNOW it! LOL)

Happy "Blogging" Friends!

Spiritual Sunday- The Turtle & Scorpion

I remember hearing the following story when I was a young girl.  It had a great impact on me , perhaps because of the way the meaning of the story was explained to me.  I have researched a little and it seems that most people believe that it is meant to serve as a warning to not trust everyone. 

Why don't you have a read and see what you think the "life lesson" is for YOU!  (I have posted how I was taught to interrupt this story at the end of the post.)

The Turtle and The Scorpion...

Songs That Make US Sing Saturday week #5

Are You Ready For Another Saturday Linky Party?? 

Well then get your dancing shoes on and those singing voices ready because ME, Ginger of Just Another Mom of Twins and Becca of Because I'm the Mommy are hosting a "Songs That Make Us Sing Saturday Blog Hop!!" 

Oh Ya! This Is Gonna Be FUN! FUN! FUN!

Hey It's a PARTY So We Don't Have Any Rules!!

(Except NO puking...the Mommies can't handle anymore puking.)

Here is how it will work and just a few guidelines:

1.  Please Follow the TWO of "Us"  (we're so much more than just songs...LOL) If you're a new follower please leave us a comment so we can follow you back!

2. Pick A Song...any song that makes you wanna sing! Old-New-Country-Pop-Punk...anything goes. (Let's try to keep it family friendly if we can...LOL) If you want, tell us why the song makes you wanna SING!

3.  Add your link to the "Playlist"

4.  We'd REALLY like you to copy the Linky Code (just click on "get the code") in to your post so your blogger buds can join in on the fun or link back to the both of us so they can at least "find" the party, but you don't have to.

5.  We'd love to see the video of your song (which can easily be shared via youtube.com) but if you just wanna list your favorite song of the day, we're "cool" with that too!

6.  Hey, and don't forget to grab our button while you are at it.  (BCIMommy still likes it cause she thinks it sounds dirty. *teehee*)

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This Song was my personal “Anthem” when I picked up at the age of 24 and moved to the other side of Canada to start a new and exciting adventure!

My 18mth Old Twins Need a Walk-In Closet!

Ave & Bryce's Spring/Summer "Collection"

This Is What Happens When Your Children Have SEVERAL Wannabe Stylists! LOL!

I think that between Me, 2 Grandma's and many friends...we went a little overboard!

Do you find that your kids have WAY TO MUCH clothes?? 



Have a wonderful Weekend Everyone!

A "Welcome Baby" Gift...Oprah Style!

I am going to visit my University roommate and dear friend in the next couple weeks...we haven't seen each other in over 3 years! :(  To my delight, she is expecting her VERY first baby!! 

I wanted to get her something "extra" special.  So that got me thinking...and that's when I came up with my Oprah Style "Welcome Baby" Gift.  I put together a "package" on some of my all time FAVORITE "Mommy Must Have's".  Come check them out....

Wordless Wednesday- Scrapbooking!

Hey There!  I would love to see YOUR Wordless, Wordful or Whatever Wednesday Post! 

Come On...Hop Along & Link Up!!

I hate not including ALL my favorite pictures in my Scrapbooks so, this is one technique I tend to use often in order to be able to place multiple pictures on TWO pages but still have it look fun & interesting!



A collage of some of my favorite pictures of my Daughter, Ave



A collage of some of my favorite pictures of my Son, Bryce

A collage of both Ave & Bryce

Happy Scrapin' Everyone!

Take a Peek At My Dinosaur...I Mean Phone!

I am linking up with Marcia over at 123 Blog for her SHOW ME YOUR PHONE fun Blog Hop!

I am positive...99% positive (That's pretty darn certain) that I have the oldest phone out there and I am okay with that...kinda! LOL!

 I would love to get a NEW phone.  Nothing too fancy but one that has the ability to "app-out"...not even...just the ability to TEXT!  BUT this one does what it needs to do...accept calls and dial out.  As boring as it sounds...the price is right!  $10.00 a month and 10 cents a minute.  That's the cheapest plan I can find in Canada.

So here it is...my dinosaur...I mean phone!  LOL! (Go ahead...giggle...it's ok...really!)



Can you understand why I don't "tweet" now???  LOL!

Click over to 123 Blog to get on the "I'll Show You Mine, If You Show Me Yours" cell phone train!!