So, my sister had her baby yesterday afternoon. Little Madison was born just after 5:30pm and she is pretty cute. I only know from pictures. The only sad part about her being born is that I don't get to meet her for a few weeks. It's what makes being out here pretty tough some times. I have always hated missing out on fun family events and meeting this baby falls into that category. Oh well, Christmas will be extra special this year.
I came home from work last night at about 2:30am and went straight to bed. I wanted to sleep in all day today as it is my last day of not working a steady job. I really didn't get that wish. I woke up when Tyler got out of bed and just couldn't fall back asleep. It may have been because I wanted to see if there were any pictures of my new niece in my emails. There were a few. I got out of bed and Tyler soon came home.
And we had a fantastic day together, doing what can only be described as nothing. We ate food when we were hungry. We watched tv when we were super bored. We looked for pictures most of the time. It was a great day with my beloved husband.
We made some supper and watched the news. We were going over to our friends place to play our game, Phase 10. It's just a great game to play with friends because it doesn't take a lot of concentration and we have a ton of fun with those 2 women. We just got home from an evening full of fruit leather and gold fish. I won the first game and Kendra won the second.
We had to put Kitty back in her cone because she was getting too snooty for us. With it off, she didn't hang out with us at all today. For the past few weeks, when her cone was on, she would be all over us wanting and needing attention. Today, she was too good to cuddle. Silly little girl.
I'm hoping to see lots of pictures of the new baby, but I guess the parents might be a little busy.
I start my new job tomorrow. It should be interesting. I will be blogging again tomorrow so look forward to reading all about that.
Son
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Rainy again
Today was a kind of lazy day for us. I woke up around 8:30 and got out of bed. I wasn't called in and got to wake up on my own terms which is always nice. I had to go into work around 11 for an x-ray. The most of my morning was catching up on the Oilers including watching the highlights that we missed from last nights game.
I came back from work and spent the day relaxing watching some TV. I had to go back to work in the afternoon to get a transfusion ready for a patient. After that was done I came home and continued the relaxation that was our day. I was called back to work shortly after 5. It was a callback that just wouldn't quit. It took me 2 and a half hours until I was able to finish it up and come home. Just as I was leaving the hospital I got a text from Sonja saying that she was called to work at the RCMP. So I came home and have just been watching TV. I have to go to work again in the morning so it is looking like a good paying weekend for me.
Tyler
Friday, October 29, 2010
Potlatch
Today started out as any other. It was dark and I was tired. I slept pretty good last night and didn't wake up at all until 5 minutes before the alarm was to go off. Good sleep, but I was still wanting more. I got up anyway and had a shower. I continued my morning routine with cereal and Sportscentre to watch the highlights from last nights games. Sonja staggered out of bed still half asleep and joined me before I took of to work.
Work was slow. The clinic was closed and there was only one doctor who was actually the on call doctor so he wasn't seeing patients. Strangely the day went by pretty quick which was nice.
I came home and we went to the store to pick up our groceries for next week. Sonja made the list while I was at work. It was nice to go tonight because the store was still mostly stocked and we got everything we needed. We came home and cooked up some chicken burgers because they are quick and delicious. We were planning on turkey noodle soup, but didn't have anything to put in the soup but chicken burgers are a nice back up plan.
There was a potlatch going on tonight. Actually it started this morning but we didn't go until tonight. We didn't know when it actually started so we decided to go at 6:30, after the first period of the Oilers game tonight. We thought that everything would be underway and we would be able to sneak in and just observe from a distance. So we watched the first period and it was great. The Oilers scored the first goal early. It was Taylor Hall's second goal. Unfortunately it was tied up shortly after that. Near the end of the period the Oilers scored three more goals in 1:08 of each other. It was tough to leave the game knowing that they were up 4-1. But we did anyway and went to the potlatch. We got there and saw some people that we knew and went to talk to them. They hadn't even started to eat. So so much for just sneaking in. We were corralled and told to get something to eat. Lots of fish. Salmon, halibut, other fish and prawns (a type of shrimp). It was good. I didn't take much as we had just eaten.
After supper they started some dancing and gift giving. It was really cool. The 'costumes' (not real costumes as in halloween but traditional ceremonial clothing) we cool, complete with bells, feathers, cedar bark hats and masks. There were tradition designs everywhere, and all the community members had vests with a design on the back, kinda like their family crests. There was drumming and singing. The cool drum was a hollowed out log that a bunch of people were sitting around and drumming loudly. It made a very cool sound. It would be very intimidating if it was on a war canoe or something. There were individual family dances where a group would come out and perform and then the next dance a different group would come out. It would have been cool if we had someone who was telling us what the dances meant because we really couldn't understand the speaker when he explained them. The sound was a little to tinny to completely make out everything.
Regardless it was really cool and I would like to go to another one someday. We came home and found the the Oilers had won the game 7 -4. Good way to break out of their 6 game losing streak, especially since it came against last years cup winning team. Overall a pretty good day. I am excited to go to bed though. Time to sleep in tomorrow morning.
Tyler
Work was slow. The clinic was closed and there was only one doctor who was actually the on call doctor so he wasn't seeing patients. Strangely the day went by pretty quick which was nice.
I came home and we went to the store to pick up our groceries for next week. Sonja made the list while I was at work. It was nice to go tonight because the store was still mostly stocked and we got everything we needed. We came home and cooked up some chicken burgers because they are quick and delicious. We were planning on turkey noodle soup, but didn't have anything to put in the soup but chicken burgers are a nice back up plan.
There was a potlatch going on tonight. Actually it started this morning but we didn't go until tonight. We didn't know when it actually started so we decided to go at 6:30, after the first period of the Oilers game tonight. We thought that everything would be underway and we would be able to sneak in and just observe from a distance. So we watched the first period and it was great. The Oilers scored the first goal early. It was Taylor Hall's second goal. Unfortunately it was tied up shortly after that. Near the end of the period the Oilers scored three more goals in 1:08 of each other. It was tough to leave the game knowing that they were up 4-1. But we did anyway and went to the potlatch. We got there and saw some people that we knew and went to talk to them. They hadn't even started to eat. So so much for just sneaking in. We were corralled and told to get something to eat. Lots of fish. Salmon, halibut, other fish and prawns (a type of shrimp). It was good. I didn't take much as we had just eaten.
After supper they started some dancing and gift giving. It was really cool. The 'costumes' (not real costumes as in halloween but traditional ceremonial clothing) we cool, complete with bells, feathers, cedar bark hats and masks. There were tradition designs everywhere, and all the community members had vests with a design on the back, kinda like their family crests. There was drumming and singing. The cool drum was a hollowed out log that a bunch of people were sitting around and drumming loudly. It made a very cool sound. It would be very intimidating if it was on a war canoe or something. There were individual family dances where a group would come out and perform and then the next dance a different group would come out. It would have been cool if we had someone who was telling us what the dances meant because we really couldn't understand the speaker when he explained them. The sound was a little to tinny to completely make out everything.
Regardless it was really cool and I would like to go to another one someday. We came home and found the the Oilers had won the game 7 -4. Good way to break out of their 6 game losing streak, especially since it came against last years cup winning team. Overall a pretty good day. I am excited to go to bed though. Time to sleep in tomorrow morning.
Tyler
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Well, today is was the second last day off for me. I'm sure you all feel very sorry for me :) I start on Monday and I'm still so excited. Still nervous as I have no idea what the job entails, but I'm looking forward to it.
Today started out early. I woke up at 7am because Kitty was racing around being a little turkey. I think she wanted me to get up because she was scratching on the bed, climbing on me, talking to me, just being a genuine turkey.
I got up and ate my tasty breakfast of multigrain Cheerios and hung out with Tyler before he had to go to work. He left and I surfed the internet for a little bit, summing up the energy to start my work out. I played DDR for about 20 minutes before I just wanted to stop.
I put a jacket on and went for a walk. It was a cold crisp morning and it was nice to get out there. I walked around half the town and was back home in 20 minutes. I was cold.
Tyler came home and we enjoyed some lunch. I had leftovers from last nights rice dish and Tyler had the last piece of lasagna. While he was microwaving it, we heard a pop. When we looked in the microwave, the plate had broke clean in half. It was a little shocking as these are kind of new plates that never have done that before. So, now we are down a plate. Tyler still ate the lasagna, which I told him he shouldn't. I was afraid of shards, but he is fine.
Tyler left for work again and I played DDR again. Another hour down and I was soon clean and spending my afternoon with the cross-stitch. I'm getting close to finishing this one, so that's fun for me.
Tyler came home and immediately looked for the hockey game on the internet. He found a feed and we were able to watch the entire game with only minor annoyances. The Oilers lost, but it was a good and fun game to watch.
We had home made Mac and Cheese. It was really good. I have a ton of dishes to do tomorrow and most of them have baked on food. They are soaking so hopefully they wont be to much of a pain tomorrow.
Our evening was spent cross-stitching, watching the game, surfing the internet and Tyler doing his version of a craft.
One more day off for me and then I turn into the rest of you guys.
Sonja
Today started out early. I woke up at 7am because Kitty was racing around being a little turkey. I think she wanted me to get up because she was scratching on the bed, climbing on me, talking to me, just being a genuine turkey.
I got up and ate my tasty breakfast of multigrain Cheerios and hung out with Tyler before he had to go to work. He left and I surfed the internet for a little bit, summing up the energy to start my work out. I played DDR for about 20 minutes before I just wanted to stop.
I put a jacket on and went for a walk. It was a cold crisp morning and it was nice to get out there. I walked around half the town and was back home in 20 minutes. I was cold.
Tyler came home and we enjoyed some lunch. I had leftovers from last nights rice dish and Tyler had the last piece of lasagna. While he was microwaving it, we heard a pop. When we looked in the microwave, the plate had broke clean in half. It was a little shocking as these are kind of new plates that never have done that before. So, now we are down a plate. Tyler still ate the lasagna, which I told him he shouldn't. I was afraid of shards, but he is fine.
Tyler left for work again and I played DDR again. Another hour down and I was soon clean and spending my afternoon with the cross-stitch. I'm getting close to finishing this one, so that's fun for me.
Tyler came home and immediately looked for the hockey game on the internet. He found a feed and we were able to watch the entire game with only minor annoyances. The Oilers lost, but it was a good and fun game to watch.
We had home made Mac and Cheese. It was really good. I have a ton of dishes to do tomorrow and most of them have baked on food. They are soaking so hopefully they wont be to much of a pain tomorrow.
Our evening was spent cross-stitching, watching the game, surfing the internet and Tyler doing his version of a craft.
One more day off for me and then I turn into the rest of you guys.
Sonja
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
It's Sonja here. If anyone keeps track, we take turns on who writes the blog. But today, I'm starting this one out.
I got some pretty awesome news today. I first got a call but it wasn't the official yes/no call I was expecting. The guy said that the number I provided for one of my references didn't reach the right person. I quickly gave him the right number and kind of knew right then and there that I was in a good place if they were looking at my references. I waited some more and more time went by. I got the second call in the afternoon. They offered me a part time position at the Head Start program and I accepted, of course. One of the cool things about this job is that it is just being established. Little has been planned regarding the details of it, and as a part of the team, I'd get to help out. I'm sure the bigger details have been figured out. It's fun to be part of something from the start and I'm looking forward to this. I'm a little nervous, only because I have no idea what to expect. I start Monday at 9am. And now, on to Tyler's day:
My day wasn't as exciting. However it started out busy today at work. It was nice because the morning flew by for me and it was suddenly time for lunch. I came home and we had leftover lasagna for lunch. The afternoon slowed down for me though. I spent the rest of the day waiting for some business. 4 o'clock finally rolled around and it was time to come home. I helped Sonja make supper. We tried a new recipe that I thought was really good.
We watched Sonja's favorite show today: America's Next Top Model. Once that was over we watched the news and are now watching Anchorman. No real other plans for tonight, except to finish the popcorn that we made for the movie.
Tyler
I got some pretty awesome news today. I first got a call but it wasn't the official yes/no call I was expecting. The guy said that the number I provided for one of my references didn't reach the right person. I quickly gave him the right number and kind of knew right then and there that I was in a good place if they were looking at my references. I waited some more and more time went by. I got the second call in the afternoon. They offered me a part time position at the Head Start program and I accepted, of course. One of the cool things about this job is that it is just being established. Little has been planned regarding the details of it, and as a part of the team, I'd get to help out. I'm sure the bigger details have been figured out. It's fun to be part of something from the start and I'm looking forward to this. I'm a little nervous, only because I have no idea what to expect. I start Monday at 9am. And now, on to Tyler's day:
My day wasn't as exciting. However it started out busy today at work. It was nice because the morning flew by for me and it was suddenly time for lunch. I came home and we had leftover lasagna for lunch. The afternoon slowed down for me though. I spent the rest of the day waiting for some business. 4 o'clock finally rolled around and it was time to come home. I helped Sonja make supper. We tried a new recipe that I thought was really good.
We watched Sonja's favorite show today: America's Next Top Model. Once that was over we watched the news and are now watching Anchorman. No real other plans for tonight, except to finish the popcorn that we made for the movie.
Tyler
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
No news yet!
So, lets just get this over with: I didn't get a call today regarding the job I interviewed for. I don't know if that means I didn't get it, or they are taking more time to decide who to hire. Either way, my hopes aren't high.
My day was excellent. I slept well, but didn't want to get out of bed right away this morning. I didn't even hear Tyler get out of bed. Once I did get up, I ate my tasty Multigrain Cheerio's and surfed the internet for a bit.
I decided right away that I was going to go for a walk after breakfast. The weather wasn't great but it wasn't raining so I had to get out there. I grabbed a butter container to put any treasures I may find and I headed out. I didn't have to walk far before I started picking up some pretty cool pieces of glass. It's mostly just smashed alcohol bottles but the glass is in all sorts of designs. I don't really know what I want to do with all of it yet. I could put it in some dreamcatchers or make something else. I just don't know.
I didn't have to walk very far before my container, plus pockets and one hand was full of glass. It was nice to be outside. I still love the beach and the view so it was great to get out and enjoy it again. I came home to find that an hour had gone past. I started cleaning my glass and made Tyler's lunch.
I was also texting with Amy pretty much all day. It keeps me busy and makes me feel like I'm closer to home. I like it!
I worked on a cross-stitch most of the afternoon. I was pretty cold so I cranked the heat and curled up under 2 blankets. It wasn't to long before it was super hot but I didn't notice until Tyler came home and mentioned it was like a sauna in our home.
I started on dinner. We had chicken strips and fries. While I was preparing the meal, Tyler went and mailed a letter, paid the internet bill and bought the fries. It was a pretty tasty meal. If Tyler wouldn't have brought home the fries, it would have been a pretty boring din din.
Our evening has been pretty awesome. We watched a bit of news, and Tyler tried to watch the Oiler game online. It worked for a little while but was struggling, so we turned it off. Nothing is on tv so that's off. Tyler is working on his own project right now, and it involves the computer and the paint program. I don't really know what he is doing, but it keeps him busy so that's really all that matters.
I'm thinking we will be going to bed early tonight because we are both kind of tired.
Kitty was out of her cone for a bit today and I think she loved it. She is pretty sad with it on. It makes me sad. She just lays around all day, walks on me and lays on me. I love this Kitty. She is just such a sweetie pie.
It was a great day and I look forward to another awesome day tomorrow!
Sonja
My day was excellent. I slept well, but didn't want to get out of bed right away this morning. I didn't even hear Tyler get out of bed. Once I did get up, I ate my tasty Multigrain Cheerio's and surfed the internet for a bit.
I decided right away that I was going to go for a walk after breakfast. The weather wasn't great but it wasn't raining so I had to get out there. I grabbed a butter container to put any treasures I may find and I headed out. I didn't have to walk far before I started picking up some pretty cool pieces of glass. It's mostly just smashed alcohol bottles but the glass is in all sorts of designs. I don't really know what I want to do with all of it yet. I could put it in some dreamcatchers or make something else. I just don't know.
I didn't have to walk very far before my container, plus pockets and one hand was full of glass. It was nice to be outside. I still love the beach and the view so it was great to get out and enjoy it again. I came home to find that an hour had gone past. I started cleaning my glass and made Tyler's lunch.
I was also texting with Amy pretty much all day. It keeps me busy and makes me feel like I'm closer to home. I like it!
I worked on a cross-stitch most of the afternoon. I was pretty cold so I cranked the heat and curled up under 2 blankets. It wasn't to long before it was super hot but I didn't notice until Tyler came home and mentioned it was like a sauna in our home.
I started on dinner. We had chicken strips and fries. While I was preparing the meal, Tyler went and mailed a letter, paid the internet bill and bought the fries. It was a pretty tasty meal. If Tyler wouldn't have brought home the fries, it would have been a pretty boring din din.
Our evening has been pretty awesome. We watched a bit of news, and Tyler tried to watch the Oiler game online. It worked for a little while but was struggling, so we turned it off. Nothing is on tv so that's off. Tyler is working on his own project right now, and it involves the computer and the paint program. I don't really know what he is doing, but it keeps him busy so that's really all that matters.
I'm thinking we will be going to bed early tonight because we are both kind of tired.
Kitty was out of her cone for a bit today and I think she loved it. She is pretty sad with it on. It makes me sad. She just lays around all day, walks on me and lays on me. I love this Kitty. She is just such a sweetie pie.
It was a great day and I look forward to another awesome day tomorrow!
Sonja
Monday, October 25, 2010
Rain again
Well today started out dark. The sun doesn't come over the mountains until close to eight so it is very dark still when I get up at 7:45. I can't usually see anything in the house. But I got up anyway and hopped into the shower. I had Cheerio's for breakfast and watched some sports highlights before heading off to work.
Unfortunately for everyone reading I seriously did nothing today. I took blood from all of two people. Thats it. So no stories ripped from the scripts of your favorite hospital TV shows.
I came home for supper and helped Sonja make it. We had lasagna for supper and it turned out awesome. We also did the dishes while we were waiting for it to cook.
After supper we watched last nights episode of Dexter. It was pretty good. We're still not sure where this season is going to go but we'll find out soon hopefully. Right now we are watching Canada's Worst Drivers. The driving car is a brand new Camaro. I feel bad for the car because it didn't even last the first driver before it needed to make an appointment with a body shop.
Sorry again about the short blog, but days are slow when you work in a hospital that serves a community of 1200.
Tyler
Oh yeah, it started out sunny today, but was shortly raining again. It's supposed to clear up again later this week.
Unfortunately for everyone reading I seriously did nothing today. I took blood from all of two people. Thats it. So no stories ripped from the scripts of your favorite hospital TV shows.
I came home for supper and helped Sonja make it. We had lasagna for supper and it turned out awesome. We also did the dishes while we were waiting for it to cook.
After supper we watched last nights episode of Dexter. It was pretty good. We're still not sure where this season is going to go but we'll find out soon hopefully. Right now we are watching Canada's Worst Drivers. The driving car is a brand new Camaro. I feel bad for the car because it didn't even last the first driver before it needed to make an appointment with a body shop.
Sorry again about the short blog, but days are slow when you work in a hospital that serves a community of 1200.
Tyler
Oh yeah, it started out sunny today, but was shortly raining again. It's supposed to clear up again later this week.
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