Tag! Your it!

Well, I have been hit again...thanks Therese! This one is where I am supposed to write 6 (un)interesting things about myself.

1. I cannot stand it when someone grabs my big toe or pulls my hair. When it happens, instant anger occurs. I would rather give birth, lol. Well, not really.

2. I used to dream that I would play hockey for Team Canada! If only I had learned how to skate!

3. lol. I also used to have this recurring dream that I saved everyone at our former school, Wild Rose School, from terrorists. Kind of like the movie "Toy Soldiers". I guess I always wanted to be a hero, lol.

4. Theresa had mentioned that she likes an AC/DC song. I am right there with her on that one. I really like AC/DC as well. If only they would change the words and meaning of the songs. But then again, I really like Air Supply as well.

5. I love a little bit of syrup on my eggs, hashbrowns, sausage and bacon. Just the lite syrup though.

6. I love to learn about a HUGE variety of things. The only thing is that I really struggle with the "learning" part of it. I have a really hard time with comprehending what is being taught.

Aidan hits the Big #1!!

Cake time!



Wow! Another year has passed by. It has been a challenging year for me. But one of the best years of my life. I love my wonderful husband, and the two little angels we truly have for children. We have moved to a beautiful new home in a community that we, so far, have come to love. Our ward is also a really good one. One of the reasons it has been the best year for me, is because of our children Tristan and Aidan. Particularly, I would like to celebrate Aidan right now. It was her 1st birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY AIDAN!! We had our friends the Smith Family, and the Kinder Family come over. We all had fun! Aidan is our determined little girl who loves her family, especially Tristan. The two of them laugh and play all the time. She loves animals, and we think her favorite is kitty cats. She loves to hold and pat her dolls. Aidan always keeps herself busy, and sure lets you know when something is holding her back. We love you Aidan and are so greatful that you are a member of our family.

Having supper

Opening presents

Waving goodbye

Thanks for coming and for the gifts everyone! We had alot of fun.

Christmas!!

On Christmas eve, Grandpa O'C read the nativity story while we acted it out with a nativity set that we have. Tristan put out some cookies and milk and set out the stockings.

Tristan's gift from Santa was the easel and the goodies to go with it. In his stocking was Kung Fu Panda, in which, he was quite excited about.

Aidan was really enjoying her rocking horse. This particular rocking horse happened to be broken and when we took it back they had no more to replace it with. I know, sad. At least I was. But low and behold, mom found an even better one at Costco. We just have to pick it up in February. I am excited to go get it!


Dad and Mom O'C, and of course Cath were here. It was sure fun having them stay with us for Christmas this year. It would be nice to have them come again soon!!

Aidan loves this Maka Paka (however in the world you spell it). It is an "In the Night Garden" character. She gets so excited when you press his belly to make noise.

Here is daddy reading new Christmas books to the chillen's.

For those going through lack of O'Connell Family withdrawl....Theresa and Amanda!!! lol

I know! I know! I haven't been at this for a while. Here is a catch up post!

Tristan making his gingerbread house.



James getting his exercise on the treadmill




Tristan loves his moon sand! It sure is messy, but he loves getting his loaders in there. He called me over to see his bull dozer that crashed.

Here is Aidan helping us put away the dishes.

Tristan took some swimming lessons. He was much more excited about the slide than following the instruction. And if he were to follow the instruction he would wait until the instructor turned her head before he would do what was asked. All in all, it was fun!

Ruger, intimidated by Aidan

The boys were fixing the roof on the quanset.

Mom, Tristan and Layton feeding carrots to the horses.

Aidan and Kate at Tracy and Jason's wedding in PA

building the basement

Tristan and Aidan loving the toboggan ride.

Happy No Tree....!!

You would think that the title of this post is kinda different for this picture.

Well, it's a little weirder. "Happy no tree" has absolutely nothing to do with this tree, any other tree, or no tree. It is Tristan's way of saying happy anniversary! It was James' parents anniversary a couple of days ago. Cathy phoned her parents to wish them a happy anniversary and gave Tristan the phone and told him to say it as well. It came out, "Happy no tree"! It was quite funny.

We are so blessed to have such good parents. They are so very nice and have sacrificed much for others, especially for their family. It is so nice to have parents whom you always feel loved by. Thank you mom and dad for all that you do. And thank you for the love you share for one another. You are wonderful examples to us. We hope you had a wonderful anniversary...or as Tristan puts it, a happy no tree!!

Chain Mail!!

I have no idea what I am doing. I was reading Theresa's blog, and she had me listed as one of the people tagged to do this. So, here we go...

5 years ago...
1. I was working for the Department of Highways.
2. I was single, but got married at the end of November.
3. I had finished my first year as a Heavy Duty Mechanic.
4. I was living in PA.

Things on my list for today...
1. rearrange our bedroom
2. make some Christmas crafts
3. fold my couple loads of laundry from yesterday
4. take care of our crazy kids

5 snacks I enjoy...
1. ice cream
2. hot chocolate (in the winter)
3. chocolate
4. haystacks
5. ice cream cake

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire...
1. pay off the last of our debt including our home
2. invest in savings
3. help out family members
4. travel
5. the last on this list would be a secret


5 places I have lived...
1. Prince Albert
2. Lethbridge
3. Regina
4. Saskatoon
5. Medicine Hat
6. Edmonton
7. Wetaskiwin
8. Penhold
I was on a roll!!

5 jobs I have had...
1. filing in a doctors office
2. cleaned dr's house and office
3. waitress
4. mechanic
5. labourer and equipment operator

This is where I am supposed to tag people. At this time the only people I would know to tag have been tagged on Theresa's blog. So I am sorry but my little branch of tags stops with me.
Well, I hope you have enjoyed getting to know me a little better. I have enjoyed reading others'!

Happy Halloween

My big Shrek and Little Red Riding Hood! We went trick or treating in our Close and down two streets. It took us 2 whole hours. But boy was it fun! The kids were so good. The weather was beautiful. Our neighbourhood was really nice. And of course our two little ones were sooo cute! Halloween has never been a favorite holiday of mine. However, with nights like tonight, Halloween may make some leaps to come close to the top. (Nothing will ever top Christmas though!!!)

Little Red, that we couldn't get to smile.

Enjoying some of the goods!!


Elwood and Betty. Our wonderful neighbours that welcomed us into the neighbourhood right away. They have been so good to us.

We went to our friends, Robin and Sarah Curtis', who are dear to our hearts, after trick or treating. We had a good visit with them while Aidan visited with their cat Purrsy (or Percy, I am not sure). Even their cat was in the Halloween spirit!