tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22529634975414334402024-03-13T17:01:22.996-04:00These Pages of My Life.ramblings from a thirty something scrapbooking mom.Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.comBlogger148125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-52571503676505609752014-09-02T11:33:00.000-04:002014-09-02T11:33:14.831-04:00First Day of School 2014.They're back at it today! <br />
This guy enters his last year of high school! Eeeeekkkkk!!! Isn't he handsome? :D What an exciting time for him. He is also part of the 1st original graduating class, meaning the school opened the year he started grade 7.<br />
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This little lady starts grade 10! She has blossomed into such a loving beautiful young lady. She's so helpful and caring. I'm excited for her to take on some new challenges this year and really spread her wings. I really can see and imagine where she will fit best in the future.<br />
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And my little man enters into grade 4! This year he didn't stand beside me as we waited for the class lists to be posted. He went straight to his friends. He didn't look back as they went in the school and he didn't say bye. My momma heart broke a little and at the same time filled with pride at how confident he has become. Ugh it's a fine line we walk as mom's. <br />
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So here's to a wonderful joy filled new school year. xoSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-21454310778010675122014-09-02T00:07:00.001-04:002014-09-02T00:08:18.854-04:00As Summer Comes to an End.This summer has been interesting to say the least. I would like to be able to look back on it and say it was the best summer ever but I don't think it will make the list. The last day of school we were to leave on our first vacation of the summer. We were heading to Lake Superior. I ended up in the hospital having surgery instead. The four weeks to recovery were long and hard and boring I'm sure for the kids. Close to the end of July I returned to work and my new position. It's been challenging for sure. The beginning of August brought on our second vacation and this time we were going! We packed up the kids and headed on our 12 hour journey. We drove through the night. It was scary. There was sooooo much fog. The kind where you can't even see an 18 wheeler coming at you until it is right on top of you. I thought I was going to die that night. When we finally arrived and my heart rate returned to normal we had breath taking views everywhere we looked. We hiked, and swam, and hiked, and zip lined off a mountain, (I almost died again) and tree top climbed, and cooked, and had camp fires, and played in the dark, and froze a little, and re-connected as a family. It was a great vacation. Now summer is at it's end and we are heading back to school tomorrow. I don't know where time goes sometimes. But as we journey into this fall we are excited for new beginings. D will enter his last year of high school, C will enter grade 10, and little Q will start grade 4. The leaves will change then fall, the days will get shorter, the sweaters will come out. The air will smell of fall and fire and spices. Here's to my favorite season, may you enjoy every last Pumpkin Spice latte that you can wrap your hands around.<br />
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-14965018685294140162014-09-01T22:51:00.000-04:002014-09-01T23:27:58.056-04:00Happy Birthday Big Brother.I feel like I missed it, that it whizzed on by. I didn't visit your grave site today. I haven't been in a long long time. That doesn't mean I forget, or don't miss you, or don't feel your absence. I do. All. The. Time. So happy Birthday brother. I hope you're having a party up there. I love you always. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DLDVhuEOwXY/VAUwFuWremI/AAAAAAAAAYo/O63NOcyWL9M/s1600/kurt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DLDVhuEOwXY/VAUwFuWremI/AAAAAAAAAYo/O63NOcyWL9M/s320/kurt.jpg" /></a></div>Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-58377274475051929292014-08-28T22:53:00.000-04:002014-09-01T23:27:19.927-04:00Summer book listThis summer flew by and I didn't get through my stock piled summer reading list. Nor did I update my blog as promised. Between my unexpected surgery that had me in and out of the hospital for two weeks, recovery time that made me nauseous and weak and sleepy all the time. Vacation with the family, and going back to work and taking on a new position. Here's What I did get through.<br />
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The Fault in Our Stars : John Green. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dv0fNZgDAWE/VAUx3ETyZ_I/AAAAAAAAAY0/MVPV5lDF0W0/s1600/fault-in-our-stars.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dv0fNZgDAWE/VAUx3ETyZ_I/AAAAAAAAAY0/MVPV5lDF0W0/s320/fault-in-our-stars.jpg" /></a></div>I enjoyed this book so much it was touching and moving and I cried a few times, then promptly saw the movie.<br />
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Shadow Spell: Nora Roberts. Book two in The cousins O'Dwyer Trilogy. An easy romantic read.<br />
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-66603023534662067262014-08-15T10:51:00.000-04:002014-09-02T11:17:05.592-04:00D turns 17!Today D turned 17! He is my first born. An old soul. A thinker. He is wise beyond his years but still manages to be young at heart. He is a great big brother who even though he sometimes wants to be left alone will still play lego and nerf guns with his siblings. I hope we have instilled upon him the importance of his family. He's grown so much over the past 17 years and turned into such a great kid . We are definatly blessed. We did the usual party with family. Dinner, cake, presents. This year I hope brings him lots of fun and friendships. He will learn and grow many different ways. He will enter into his last year of high school this year. I think he is nervous as he will soon be making some big decisions on what school he will go to and what program he will take. He got accepted to the duel credit program at our local college so he will be taking classes there once a week for the first semester as well as doing a co-op placement and completing 40 hours of vollunteer service. He will also complete his grade 12 course load. He is ready for these changes and this next phase of life. I am so proud of him. Happy 17th year, we love you so very much! <br />
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This is what I'm reading at the moment. City of Ashes, the sequel to City of Bones. There are five books in the series. This series is fantasy fiction. C is currently on book five and D on book four of this series. Does anyone do that? Read the same books as their kids. I think it gives us something to talk about and also lets me know what their reading/learning about. kwim. I know it's geared towards their age group and I'm okay with that at least if something happens we can talk about it and I can give them answers... It's a pretty decent series so far. The movie ummm well it was very different from the book but doesn't that often happen? Some other popular series I have read with them are The Hunger Games and Divergent series. We have a rule. You read the book before you see the movie. This helps with teens and keeps them reading. They all love to read and I love that. <br />
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I'm also currently reading The Time Keeper, by Mitch Albom. It's very good so far. It is inspirational fiction.Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-68228585205365370442014-03-27T14:42:00.002-04:002014-03-27T14:42:59.336-04:00Is Spring Ever Coming?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qrVzb38hKwY/UzRuzPrf6tI/AAAAAAAAAX0/5ZY_QoXeOp4/s1600/q's+party+062.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qrVzb38hKwY/UzRuzPrf6tI/AAAAAAAAAX0/5ZY_QoXeOp4/s320/q's+party+062.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Seriously this is what's happening outside right at this moment. Everyone's done with the weather here. We are lucky however that we aren't getting the storm that's crippling eastern Can today... You know it's bad when the whole city shuts down... When the warmer weather finally arrives I suspect there will be a little bit of spring fever in the air. I can't wait. Bring on the rain and the dog poop smell if that means we get to look at flowers blossoming soon. Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-81218677617653196252014-03-27T14:23:00.000-04:002014-03-27T14:23:19.458-04:00Sounds Like a Plan To Me.It's time to get back at this whole blogging thing. I've missed it. For real. Other things have taken over my life. I feel like there isn't enough time in the day for everything. I miss scrapbooking too. I need to make an effort to get back at it. I recently left facebook and I can't even begin to explain how much of a great choice it was for me. I'm not going to get into all the details because really who cares. I left, I'm happy, end of conversation. I'm thinking that I need to document our lives a little better now though. That's part of why I started blogging in the first place. So here's to a fresh start. I'm thinking of switching it up a bit, take some ideas I've seen on other blog's like random days where I just post something well, random. What I'm reading, kids updates, scrapbook stuff, pinterest fav's of the week, fashion find's, ect. Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-60449797457539797132013-06-16T22:01:00.001-04:002013-06-16T22:02:26.375-04:00Our Rainy Tall Ships Tour 2013.The Tall Ships tour for 2013 began this weekend in Brockville, Ontario. Of course the sister and I thought it would be a fabulous way to spend Father's Day. We headed out bright and early in hopes of beating the crowds. On Saturday there were over 30,000 people!<br />
Fear not the <strike>rain</strike> torrential downpour took care of that. The drive there was <strike>scary</strike> entertaining at times. Once there we grabbed our rain gear and headed down to port. The Ships were amazing, the company even better. Hear are some pics from the day.<br />
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When we were done seeing the ships, taking a train ride in the rain, and having some lunch hiding for cover under the trees we decided to head home. We spent the rest of the day at my sister's house enjoying good eats and company. I love that we took a day that could have made everyone cranky and had a blast instead. As I type the skies have opened up once again, we are in for a stormy night;)Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's in my life, my own in heaven, and the best Father I could have dreamed of for our children. You make me love you more each day and thankful to share the journey with you. xo. night all.<br />
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-43035904189841053962013-06-08T22:54:00.000-04:002013-06-16T23:05:20.111-04:00Field Trip Fun.the Q-man had one of his end of year trips this past week. The weather was perfect and it was nice to spend some time with his class.<br />
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Q and his buddy.<br />
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Our fantastic hike guide.<br />
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Found one!<br />
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There were no pictures allowed during the ceremony. I like that everyone gets to enjoy and participate in it. So these were all taken at the end then outside the church.<br />
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With his certificate.<br />
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The God parents. <br />
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I love when I can get a good shot of these three together. They can be so sweet and loving:)<br />
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And finally with Mommy and Daddy. <br />
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I hope that this day meant a lot to him and he knows how loved and blessed he is always. xoSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-34399361558490255742013-01-16T22:50:00.000-05:002013-06-16T22:54:24.758-04:00Care for Some Chocolate?The hubs with part of his B-day gift. Best gag ever!<br />
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Happy Birthday Hun. May all your wishes come true. And ummmmm that should last a while....Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-3665839144528937062013-01-01T09:45:00.001-05:002013-01-01T09:46:37.063-05:00Happy 2013!I was trying to think about all that I would like to come out of this New Year and this says it perfectly!<br />
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Have a wonderful New Year doing all the things your heart desires! xoSamanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-72023455225468584592012-12-25T00:59:00.000-05:002012-12-25T00:59:40.744-05:00Merry Christmas!Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas!<br />
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-54937071206452478432012-11-27T11:56:00.000-05:002012-11-27T11:56:00.447-05:00Grade 8Whenever I look at any old photo of my oldest it always gives me a sense of awe and panick. I can't believe how fast the time slips away from us. I remember thinking this is the begining of the end, the time when he would no longer want us or need us. I was wrong. Thank goodness. He is becoming such a wonderful young man. Yes there are days I might think about clobbering him and days that he tries my patience to the very limit but he is so kind hearted. <br />
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Grade 8: featuring Yearbook papers by Studio Calico for Tina's scrapbooking Creations. Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-34228054515520254452012-11-26T11:45:00.000-05:002012-11-26T11:45:00.686-05:00Grade 6Another older photo I just got around to scrapping. The yearbook papers by SC are perfect for any school layouts. I remember how excited C was to be going into grade 6. The whole oldest in the school thing:) She really set a good example for the younger kids. <br />
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Grade 6: featuring Yearbook papers by Studio Calico for Tina's Scrapbooking Creations.Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-64833132888987989752012-11-25T10:50:00.000-05:002012-11-25T10:50:00.158-05:00Not Every First Day Is A Happy One.As you can see by the look on my sweet boys face he was not excited or happy to enter kindergarten. Looking back we both shed some tears that day. I just love this photo as it documents a time when his need for us was greater than his need to venture out into that scary new world. Now three years later he is so full of confidence and the knowledge that we will always be there for him just like we were that first day as he broke away from us and later joined us as we met him at the gate at the end of the day. <br />
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Cherish this moment: featuring So Happy papers by Echo Park for Tina's Scrapbooking Creations.Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-42753267499405257092012-08-22T15:14:00.002-04:002012-08-22T15:17:48.822-04:00Camping 2012This year we have only been able to go camping once:( I know there are a lot of people out there who couldn't be bothered or who do not enjoy camping but we do. These are the times my kids will remember forever. Where we build memories and reconnect as a family. We do it the old fashioned way too. In a tent. With the bugs and raccoons surrounding us. We build fires, and hike and explore new areas. We put up tents, and swim(to islands:)), and build sandcastles. We play games(sometimes we play them in slippers???), fish, and tell spooky stories. We try to figure out what kind of bug we've found or what bird is calling. We teach our dog to swim:). We rest. We relax. We laugh. Each time we try to find somewhere new to go. This year it was the beautiful Charleston Lake Provincial Park.
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-52972069936349269532012-08-22T13:28:00.000-04:002012-08-22T13:31:56.353-04:00At the Beach.For Mom's birthday this year we headed to the beach and then later back to my house for a BBQ, cake, and presents. I have been wanting to try this small beach for a couple of years now as it is not so crowded or well known as the others i would never dream of swimming in. The fact that there is an icecream boat that floats up to shore is the kicker for this one I think:)
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Funny how the only water pic's I got were at the icecream boat. hahaha.
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The birthday girl:)
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When in doubt just get two cakes:)Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-69594261678764685392012-08-22T12:25:00.001-04:002012-08-22T13:31:30.655-04:00Canada Day in PhotosThe summer is flying by and I haven't posted anything since the spring. Here is a look at Canada Day in photos.
C and her bestie.
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I had to post this spooky see through one of my son and husband. I have no idea how this happens but it is kind of cool.
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Me shooting my sister shooting me;)
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Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-10792295041690566572012-05-01T18:25:00.001-04:002012-05-01T18:29:24.612-04:00Scrappy post ahead.Here are a couple of layout's I made for <a href="http://www.tinascrapbooking.com/index.html">Tina's</a> on my scrap weekend away. Both of them feature the Reminisce line. The graduation layout is my daughter's grade six graduation photo. I used a Dr. Seuss Quote on it. The Canada paper is a few photos of my friends family from the Canada Day celebrations downtown. She was nice enough to let me use them because I didn't have any of my own to use and the 1st is two months away. I have more layouts that I made but I thought I would space them out a bit:)
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Happy Tuesday:)Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-90660245080344775692012-04-29T23:12:00.002-04:002012-04-29T23:14:09.371-04:00Quote of the day Layout.This is the layout I made using the quote of the day from my last post. I was inspired by a Pinterest layout I saw but switched it up some.
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I'm just back from a weekend away at a rented cottage with some friends. It was beautiful. I had such a good time. We had so much yummy food made from pins we liked on Pinterest and many beautiful layouts and cards were made by all. Here's a look at the amazing view we had.
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There are two lasting gifts we can give children - one is roots to grow, the other is wings to fly.Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252963497541433440.post-18613534785314915512012-02-19T15:53:00.002-05:002012-02-19T15:59:16.482-05:00ScrappyIt's been awhile since I've posted something scrappy. I made this Christmas mini for <a href="http://tinascrapbooking.com/">Tina</a>. It's the perfect time to get all those great photos from the holidays scrapped. I used the Christmas Wishes from Bella Blvd.<br />
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This next page is from the same paper pack. A spin on using papers for something they may not have been designed for.<br />
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This last page is from the La Banquise line from Harmonie.<br />
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Happy Family Day!Samanthahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289563034764276929noreply@blogger.com1