Well, it is official…we have health insurance. We have actually had it since we stepped foot into Canada….but, now….I am going to “get to” use it. I have had an active hernia for almost 2 years and could not have surgery because it would be thousands of dollars for something  that was not life threating……So, [...]

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Want to know who is going to see Jame Taylor on July 13th??????
CLAIRE and I !!
Excited it not the word! I LOVE LOVE LOVE James Taylor!!
I also love Craigslist.com !

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This entire week has been  a long and much needed exhale…things have gone smoothly…the kids have been CALM….and nothing major has caused more than a few minutes of chaos in our house. I feel like we have been waiting for this week since we got here. …and..my GOD!!! IT FELT GOOD!
Lessons learned this  week…
1. Don’t [...]

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Adam’s Birthday Invitation Cover
I am at my breaking point with everyone and everything…in my house.
I really REALLY miss working/consulting and I really hate doing NOTHING but stuff for EVERYONE else. I know that sounds selfish, but my GOD…I was NOT created to make sure EVERYONE else is happy, fed, to appointments on time, clean [...]

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This baby blanket looks so delicious! And it feels just as heavenly as it looks. One side is made of high quality 100% cotton cherry print fabric, while the other side is an incredibly SOFT cotton, watermelon print, flannel. The little watermelons are embroidered, and the whole blanket is very tactile, great [...]

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Karen and Tanya took care of me here in Calgary yesterday. Many of you called and took care of me from afar. I thank God that I am able to have people in my life that surround me with love and genuine care. 
Karen showed up with larges popsicles I have ever seen in my life [...]

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I saw these today on Flickr and LOVE LOVE LOVE THEM!
Has anyone EVER seen these? If so, PLEASE tell me where to get them!

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Francine is an adorable fairy art doll handmade by me, Paula. From head to toe, she is about 14 inches tall. She is made from muslin, her wings are made from two different cotton fabrics and stiff interfacing. Her pretty plaid dress is made from recycled bermuda shorts. Her face and legs are painted [...]

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So, today I literally got the day off….sort of
Adam was invited to play with a school friend that lives literally 5 houses down from us. In a neighborhood that the houses almost touch…..it is NOT far. I had my dentist appt this morning and then went to pick up Adam at school. His friend’s mom [...]

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Well, it is 100% official….all of our “stuff” has ARRIVED in Calgary…100% of it! Our last little item….Claire’s Volvo is sitting nicely in our driveway.
It is 2:30am here….and we are exausted from the 400 mile journey this evening to get it.
I will share video tomorrow.
love to everyone.
anne

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