Journals

How often do you journal? 

Everyday, few times a week, few times a month, or ever?

I remember the first journal I got. 

I was in achievement days and we had an activity about journals. We each got our own journal and spent the rest of that activity decorating and making them our own. 

That was the day I feel in love with journaling. 

Honesty

What ever happened to honesty? 

I feel like these days honesty is tossed out the window on a regular basis. Does a hand shake or someone's word mean anything anymore? 

They were right.

So when they said it's cold here, they really meant it. 

My iphone tells me it's only -3... it has to be a lie. 

Feels like -20 to me! 

When the first snow fall happened, which was only a couple inches (nothing compared to what everyone else back home got! 3ft I believe?), I have to admit panic kind of set in. I was really stressing out about driving to work every morning in that rush of hundreds of vehicles, buses, and yes people still riding their bikes(that's a whole other story in itself). And especially since I have to travel to downtown each day, where I swear everybody and their dog is going each morning. 

I was pleasantly surprised! My expectations of slick roads and impatient people were not met; thankfully. Though the traffic was very slow, I was actually grateful! People were being cautious; I'm not going to complain about that! 

Having experienced my first winter in Calgary, in Storm and mine's first year of marriage was a NIGHTMARE. Everyone in a car acted like they had never seen snow before! What was this white crap and why is it soo slippery?.... Yes I developed road rage that year. 

So disappointed.. I don't have a costume for Halloween. 

And you guessed it, neither does Storm. But that's to be expected of him! Not me, I LOVE Halloween. 

My excuse, I have no where to wear it. Haven't heard of any party going on and I don't think where I work they dress up(since I'm really suppose to wear slacks, buuuut I don't always). I'm hoping maybe we'll get some trick or treaters so I can sport my witches hat! Which by the way is very cute and I'd wear it all the time if I could. 

Here's a little of what we've been up to..

a few of my Halloween decorations!

my first roast.. it was a success!

I drive this cute little road called

Broadway Ave to work everyday.

I really want to go to one of the

cafes someday!

first snowfall, taken from inside as per the 

poor quality! Doesn't look like any snow, but that's because my awesome husband shovelled all the snow on the back deck before I

had a chance to take a picture. 

My new found love. 

Nail art pen.. it's so fun!

I plan on doing spider webs for halloween!

I've asked Storm to do my right hand for me.. don't worry

I'll be taking pictures. 

My cute mother sent me this in the mail! Came with a 

package of things I needed and I wasn't expecting it at all! 

Those are the best:) 

Yes he shakes and sings. 

Movie suggestion for Halloween.. besides the oh so famous Hocus Pocus and of course E.T.{a tradition started at my Grandma Audrey's when we were young}.. I would suggest this. 

I absolutely LOVE it. 

sorry this was a very long post. I need to post more often so it's less long. 

If I don't get the chance to say it and the day passes..

happy halloween!!

             

Fall is here..

It feels as if the temperature dropped over night! 

The air is so crisp and that smell of fallen leaves sets that Autumn mood so well. 

Definitely my favorite time of the year. If only it would stay this way.. but I'm told that winter here in Saskatoon is just around the corner. 

And from what I'm told about the winters here, I don't think I am going to be prepared! Did I purchase any thermal underwear.. of course not. And why not? Because there's a small part of me willing myself to believe that they are all wrong! 

Thanksgiving weekend flew by! 

If Thanksgiving, General Conference, Pumpkin Pie (pumpkin ANTYHING), orange/yellow/red leaves don't scream FALL, then I don't know what does! 

Seeing and visiting family was so gratifying! 

When you move away from home, where all your family is, you become a lot more grateful for the things they do and the people they are. 

I had a first this weekend... I got to experience the Northern Lights on our drive home! We were almost to Saskatoon and Storm pointed them out to me as the sun started to set. 

I tried to get a picture with my phone..

Didn't work. 

I need to start taking my AWESOME camera Storm gave me for Christmas last year everywhere with me! 

Because sometimes those kind of moments never occur again! 

Though I'm sure I'll see them sometime in my life again, but for the first time.. never again. 

All I can say about those Northern Lights is what a Beautiful World we live in. We are so blessed, to have the opportunity to live upon something so magical all in itself. 

here's a bit of my weekend.. 

first pumpkin treat of the season.

Pumpkin smoothie. YUM

this boy, my little bro, had his bday before the weekend

he's 16!!

i got a new hair do

dark with ombre red

LOVE IT

i missed this face. 

oh and look what i came home to.

it's body alone was bigger than my thumbnail.

How nice of that spider to camp out in my bathtub.

As I was bending close to get this picture, my loving husband screamed, grabbed me, and tried to push me towards this beast. 

Not so nice things came out of my mouth(i've repented), why men find things like that soo entertaining I'll never know. 

So there is one downside to Fall...creepy crawlers think it's an invitation to come hang out inside. 

Pre-occupied with all the Thanksgivin' going on all weekend, Storm and I didn't realize that Taken 2 came out over the weekend! 

I know what we'll be doing this weekend..

That and setting up Halloween decor!!

What are you being for Halloween??

 trying to convince Storm that it's cool to dress up. 

wouldn't that be the cutest couples costume! 

i thought so. 

let me know what ya think:) 

Fall is coming...

The leaves are changing and it's actually quite pretty here in Saskatoon! Especially by the river. 

I drive over a bridge to work every day and each day I say I am going to go down there and take some photos! 

It hasn't happened yet, but when it does this will be the first place they will be seen. Promise. 

We are officially Saskatoon residents! 

And there were only 2 draw backs, 2 expensive draw backs may I add. A new windshield and something on the drivers side to do with our brakes(I'm not a mechanic okay!). But look how clear that windshield is! Well worth it, I suppose. 

And I guess I won't lie, I'm not a resident. I don't quite have my Saskatchewan license yet. Workin' on it. But in my eyes just living here should count! 

But I do think Storm applied for both him and I for Saskatchewan health care #'s.

How that works without me being a resident, I do not know!

His main reason:

it allows him to hunt..  

I can't see the future, but I'm hoping it doesn't include animal heads on my walls.. in this house at least! 

Did a little thrift shopping over the week! 

I may become an addict.

These right here, total of $10.00. I'm kicking myself I didn't get the other pictures that went with this one! 

Storm even came with me my second time around. 

I'm not sure if he enjoyed it though, he was preoccupied with the "homeless" people, as he called them, walking around the store. 

I hope everyone had a fun weekend!

 We just lazed about mostly.

Friday evening we went to Madagascar 3; and loved every minute of it. If you haven't gone, it's a must! 

Storm went paint-balling Saturday morning, came home with some pretty good welts! 

I enjoyed an afternoon of finding a library and a bookstore! 

My home away from home. 

I'm starting this book. 

I'll let you know how it is. 

PS. Thanksgiving next weekend!!! 

Going home to visit family, eat yummy food, and enjoy General Conference:) This may add to why I love Fall. 

Have a good rest of the weekend!

as promised.

So like I said I would I'll share a snippet of our first experience with sewage back up!

I don't even think we were in our place for 3 days and our sewer BACKED UP. 

I went to go check the laundry around 10pm and found water all over the floor, including the furnace room! At first I thought it was just water, but to my horror it was not (and I will leave it at that, no further description needed).

Between a trip to walmart (because it was the only place open that late!), a lot of mops&buckets, storm's hunting boots (no gum boots available), phoning the City of Saskatoon in the next morning; having them come to only find out they couldn't fix it, and then having to get a plumber to come later that day our welcome to our new home experience was taken care of. And some how I managed to not have an anxiety attack...

Thankfully Storm had some friends over playing PS3, so I didn't have to do any of the dirty work.

Now that we're all recovered, we are living it up here in Saskatoon!!.. sort of. 

This is how we spend our Friday evenings

chocolate fondue!! home warming gift from mommy dear:) These Velata warmers are the easiest and cleanest version of  a chocolate fondue I've ever seen! 

Does he ever smile in a picture; no. Does he always make faces; yes. 

Brilliantly Oshi thought of dipping almonds. genious!

I did.. I gave in and we moved it upstairs. It's a sore to my eye, but can slightly be forgiven for it's ultimate sitting space and comfortableness. 

One day we'll get a cover.

But for now we're just easing into this Saskatoon lifestyle so many others are living. 

The temperature is starting to drop, meaning Fall is coming and you know what that means! 

cozy sweaters,  

BOOTS,

 &pumpkin everything!!

A homemade hummus always fits in there somewhere as well. 

I made this one the other day and it's winner. 

New beginning

I've had this blog created for a couple days now, but I've changed it so many times not being satisfied with the way it's setup or how it looks! I settled with the warm colors and leaves because it's almost fall. And I LOVE fall! Because of course my favorite holiday falls in the this season:)

To get back on topic, I created this blog because.... We moved to SASKATOON! 7 hrs away from home and family. And though I know we can communicate and share events through facebook, instagram, twitter(which I DO NOT use), and so many more things! I've always loved the blogging way of sharing peoples lives,stories,passions, hobbies, and really whatever it is that person wants to share!  For years I've been following peoples blogs, but have never had the courage to start my own. I didn't know how! 

So people, I'm winging it. 

Any advice on how to mechanically work these blogs is greatly appreciated. 

September 2, 2012 Storm and I officially left our hometown Raymond Alberta and set out for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 

There was a lot more stuff than what is shown! That was just our last load of 2 or 3. 

And on that note when we got there and I had to start unpacking I told Storm.. We are NEVER EVER moving again. 

Teleporting better be invented when that time comes again. 

Our new place. 

Super excited about the private and somewhat spacious backyard:) 

Right now I have a hard time looking at it because we have left over boxes sitting on the patio...

You'll find out I'm a neat freak. 

It's a curse.. not a gift(which was inherited.. thank. you. mother.)

Bedroom.

Kitchen.

Upstairs living area.

We do have a full house.. soo blessed... but I didn't take pictures of the downstairs because once again I can hardly look at it. AND because the most comfy, but UGLIEST couch is down there! Storm is begging me to bring it up stairs because it is bigger than our brown leather love seat and much more comfortable. (and because he wants to lay on it and play PS3... love/hate relationship with that machine..plays blue-ray DVDs, but steals my husbands mind body and soul it seems somedays.) 

I just can't do it. 

At least not until we get a cover or SOMETHING for it. 

These 2 started their first day of school last week! Storm is THRILLED. 

Did I mention Oshi, Storm's sister, is living with us!? 

Party house we are!

okay, so not quite.. so far we sit every night on our technological devices and watch tv. 

We did attend the Canadian Country Music Awards this weekend though!! point for us!! 

 Carolyn Dawn Johnson got the first award of the night!

(I'm awful, can't remember what award though)

 Terri clark performed!

Jason Aldean performed!

The Pistol Annies performed!

And SO many other Canadian artists..

But this post is long enough, so I'll leave you with a few random pictures to help start off my blog. Enjoy:)

I know I did for a few of them...

scroll down..

you'll know what I mean..

Storm's dislocated finger!!

my HOT husband back in highschool(who is still very handsome)... now you understand why

I married him STRAIGHT out of highschool

she'll kill me for putting this on, but I miss my sister dearly.

first day of work..sad, but had to be done. 

this i'm super proud of. Done by ME.

Thanks to my sister, Syd's gorgeous long thick hair. 

best for last. This is what happens when someone 

takes a Sunday snooze...

next time i'll tell you about our sewage back up experience

Adios :)