The photo is of our guest room: I figured it would be nice to have a photo of the re-decorating.
Oasis has been good this week, a decent amount of kids have been coming. We watched Night at the Museum on Tuesday. It was good, despite the fact that I didn't get to see that much of it between walking back & forth between rooms & hanging out with the youth not watching the movie.
My fingernails are too long, and are interfering with my typing. Bah.
I'm also trying to finish the DVD from the Hanson tour in November, but am having major issues with Pinnacle Studio. It keeps crashing, which doesn't let me get much done. Frustrating.
Tomorrow I'll be cleaning Jana's in the AM, getting groceries & shopping in the PM.
That's all from my short & descriptiveless news bulletin.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
August = new post
I haven't posted for awhile. Some of it has been because this summer is getting busier as it goes on, and some of it because I've been lazy. Irregardless...
Jeremie and I spent last weekend in Horseshoe Bay, a ferry's ride across from Vancouver. It took us a day to drive to Vernon, where we spent the night with J's family, before driving another day to Horseshoe Bay. We met up with Dan & Candace, and had a really good time. We went kyaking, attended a parade & fireworks, watched Dan compete in a firefighters' competition, and spent some time just chilling. I love the coziness of their place, and the skylights. I think we need to add some skylights to our home.
The Oasis has been picking up this week, we had 16 youth on both Tuesday and Wendesday, which is up from 9 or 10. I spent most of Monday planning the August events with Jeremy, making and posting posters, printing photos, creating the events on Facebook and other miscelaneous stuff for the Oasis. I'm enjoying the job, but at the same time am glad it's a summer job. I don't think I could keep up with the enthusiasm/energy required for it in the long haul.
I took quite a break from doing contract site work, but the Duecks have asked me to do their site, and I've decided to go ahead since I'm only working half-time at the Oasis. I'm looking forward to seeing the site done, and it should be a big improvement on what they currently have: more user-friendly, more information, more photos. Just generally more, by the sound of it!
A couple of weeks ago we had a bunch of the Sexsmith gang over for a fire in our backyard, hence the photo. It was fun since we haven't had much company of late. The Snip parents are coming up the weekend after this coming one, and the Bouliannes are coming up closer to the end of August, so I think we'll have enough company to keep us happy in the near future. It's always great to have family over.
On a Hanson tour update, I bought tickets for both shows for Maria and I, and Erika's coming to the Edmonton show with us. I think Cor, Korp, and Jenna are coming to the Edmonton show too, so it should be a blast! Hooray for Hanson tour!
Jeremie and I spent last weekend in Horseshoe Bay, a ferry's ride across from Vancouver. It took us a day to drive to Vernon, where we spent the night with J's family, before driving another day to Horseshoe Bay. We met up with Dan & Candace, and had a really good time. We went kyaking, attended a parade & fireworks, watched Dan compete in a firefighters' competition, and spent some time just chilling. I love the coziness of their place, and the skylights. I think we need to add some skylights to our home.
The Oasis has been picking up this week, we had 16 youth on both Tuesday and Wendesday, which is up from 9 or 10. I spent most of Monday planning the August events with Jeremy, making and posting posters, printing photos, creating the events on Facebook and other miscelaneous stuff for the Oasis. I'm enjoying the job, but at the same time am glad it's a summer job. I don't think I could keep up with the enthusiasm/energy required for it in the long haul.
I took quite a break from doing contract site work, but the Duecks have asked me to do their site, and I've decided to go ahead since I'm only working half-time at the Oasis. I'm looking forward to seeing the site done, and it should be a big improvement on what they currently have: more user-friendly, more information, more photos. Just generally more, by the sound of it!
A couple of weeks ago we had a bunch of the Sexsmith gang over for a fire in our backyard, hence the photo. It was fun since we haven't had much company of late. The Snip parents are coming up the weekend after this coming one, and the Bouliannes are coming up closer to the end of August, so I think we'll have enough company to keep us happy in the near future. It's always great to have family over.
On a Hanson tour update, I bought tickets for both shows for Maria and I, and Erika's coming to the Edmonton show with us. I think Cor, Korp, and Jenna are coming to the Edmonton show too, so it should be a blast! Hooray for Hanson tour!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
The recent stuff
The Oasis has been pretty good so far - not many youth coming, but we have a good time. We had 3 youth, plus Heather & I, at the Mini Golf Tournament. The second round was crazy golf, so we have a lot of funny photos. Tomorrow I'm going to have to make the next event posters & set them around town, and start planning next weeks' events. There's nothing like keeping busy!
I also found out yesterday that Hanson is coming to Edmonton. And Calgary. They've been my favorite band for 11 years, and this is the first time they're playing anywhere in Canada besides Vancouver or Ontario. I am SO excited. I've got a few friends that have already said they'll come, and am looking forward to an amazing two shows (I do want to see both, of course). Maria is definitely in, so we'll be Calgary - Edmonton road tripping together. It should be so great.
We had hamburgers for dinner. Mmm. I also ran across this awesome set of vintage cookbooks at a garage sale. They're from "The Galloping Gourmet" and look amazing as well as amusing. I think I'll try a recipe or two this week. We'll see how they turn out!
I've also been reading Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series again. I've read boks 2, 3, 5, 4, and am now on 7, in that order. I do wish the Library here had them all in, but I'll take what I can get. I must say that I do prefer the first three books, but isn't that almost always the case with any long series?
I also found out yesterday that Hanson is coming to Edmonton. And Calgary. They've been my favorite band for 11 years, and this is the first time they're playing anywhere in Canada besides Vancouver or Ontario. I am SO excited. I've got a few friends that have already said they'll come, and am looking forward to an amazing two shows (I do want to see both, of course). Maria is definitely in, so we'll be Calgary - Edmonton road tripping together. It should be so great.
We had hamburgers for dinner. Mmm. I also ran across this awesome set of vintage cookbooks at a garage sale. They're from "The Galloping Gourmet" and look amazing as well as amusing. I think I'll try a recipe or two this week. We'll see how they turn out!
I've also been reading Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series again. I've read boks 2, 3, 5, 4, and am now on 7, in that order. I do wish the Library here had them all in, but I'll take what I can get. I must say that I do prefer the first three books, but isn't that almost always the case with any long series?
Friday, July 4, 2008
Sumo at the Oasis
So I've officially started my job at the Oasis. Our kickoff was Wednesday night. We had about 15 youth come out, and we rented a bunch of bouncy big things - sumo suits, twister, and a castle. We had a good time...
I've been a bit unsure about this job, in that I had/have no idea if the youth will show up, if we'll get enough volunteers, and I'm not really that good of a mixer with new people. But they needed someone, I was available, and people told me they thought I'd be good at it. We'll just have to see how it goes. And hey, isn't God's strength proved in our weakness?
Tonight we'll be playing Fear Factor - relays, eating gross stuff, maybe pulling a stunt or two. We'll see how it goes!
I was also looking for game ideas and came across the game Fun House, from teh '80s and early 90's. I've been trying to remember the name of that show for months. As a kid, I loved the fun house they had to run through to get prizes, the go-kart track, and the lifesized games. Too cool.
Anyway, I'm off to buy gross food for tonight! Ciao!
I've been a bit unsure about this job, in that I had/have no idea if the youth will show up, if we'll get enough volunteers, and I'm not really that good of a mixer with new people. But they needed someone, I was available, and people told me they thought I'd be good at it. We'll just have to see how it goes. And hey, isn't God's strength proved in our weakness?
Tonight we'll be playing Fear Factor - relays, eating gross stuff, maybe pulling a stunt or two. We'll see how it goes!
I was also looking for game ideas and came across the game Fun House, from teh '80s and early 90's. I've been trying to remember the name of that show for months. As a kid, I loved the fun house they had to run through to get prizes, the go-kart track, and the lifesized games. Too cool.
Anyway, I'm off to buy gross food for tonight! Ciao!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
the fireworks
Last night Spyla and I went to see Kung Fu Panda. I loved that the panda's superpower was his fat belly. Awesome.
When I got home, I found a message from Heather, asking if I wanted to check out some fireworks with the gang. Half an hour later, I was wandering around Muskoseepi Park with my cell phone, trying to locate them. I really enjoyed taking the photos. Plus, hanging out so late at night reminded me of my college days - stay up way too late, and hang out as late as possible. Epicness.
When I got home, I found a message from Heather, asking if I wanted to check out some fireworks with the gang. Half an hour later, I was wandering around Muskoseepi Park with my cell phone, trying to locate them. I really enjoyed taking the photos. Plus, hanging out so late at night reminded me of my college days - stay up way too late, and hang out as late as possible. Epicness.
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