My life is crazy, with 3 kids, 4 if you count Chris! a part-time job as a Registered Nurse, full-time job keeping up with everyone, and my passion for Scentsy creating new and amazing opportunities each new day! Scentsy, Grace Adele, Velata, the options are endless! (Ask me how this "family" can change your life too!)
Friday, April 18, 2008
When the 2 year old is quiet!
For anyone with a 2 year old, you know that when they're playing and it suddenly goes quiet...there's trouble. Often with Ryker quiet moments involve markers, playdough, anything he knows is off limits when there's no one watching him. A few days ago Ryker was playing alone in his playroom when I suddenly realized that he was quiet. I jumped up to see what was happening. Much to my surprise...
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Gratitude
I am taking time to be grateful for the blessings in my life. At the same time let me share with you the story of Kayla's first day in this world...
As posted, Kayla was born on April 1st. It was a scheaduled c-section, so we had time to get things organized. Ryker spent the day with Grandpa Michel, chasing cows, fixing tractors and loving life. He came to the hospital and was sooo excited to see his new "seester". he wanted to hold her and kiss her and didn't want anyone but mom to see her. It was a blessing for me, as I had been worried about how he would react to her. It has continued to be good. He loves her and does his very best to take care of her and protect her.
After visiting for a little while Chris and Ryker went to dinner with Grandma and Grandpa Zuidhof, then headed home. It was dark (close to 10pm). Chris had called to say goodnight and I turned off my cell phone for the night. Ryker fell asleep watching a movie in the van. Just before Picture Butte Chris says a truck flashed his lights and next thing he knew there was a black cow in front of him on the highway. He didn't even have time to hit the brakes, the cow did it for him. Airbags went off and Chris got out of the van (the smoke/dust/whatever it is from the airbags was overwhelming). He went around to check on Ryker. Ryker woke up when Chris opened the door and since the movie was still playing, continued watching the movie. Chris called 911 and they sent the ambulance/fire trucks/police. (One person that heard the call was confused when they said there was a vehicle vs. cow collision, I can only imagine getting that call). The cow ended up behind the van, dead.
Chris didn't know the number to the unit at the hospital, so he called the ICU (he knew that number from calling me at work). the unit clerk, Mary, came over to tell me that there'd been an accident, but everyone was ok.
They ended up bringing Chris and Ryker to the emergency dept. just to be sure (Chris' neck was bothering him). My nurse was kind enough to wheel me down in the wheelchair so that I could see them (as i couldn't walk that far after surgery earlier that day).
Everyone got a clean bill of health. For this I am very grateful. I know that Heavenly Father was watching over our family that day (and every day). He protected them from what could have been much worse.
We will never forget the day of Kayla's birth for so many reasons!
As posted, Kayla was born on April 1st. It was a scheaduled c-section, so we had time to get things organized. Ryker spent the day with Grandpa Michel, chasing cows, fixing tractors and loving life. He came to the hospital and was sooo excited to see his new "seester". he wanted to hold her and kiss her and didn't want anyone but mom to see her. It was a blessing for me, as I had been worried about how he would react to her. It has continued to be good. He loves her and does his very best to take care of her and protect her.
After visiting for a little while Chris and Ryker went to dinner with Grandma and Grandpa Zuidhof, then headed home. It was dark (close to 10pm). Chris had called to say goodnight and I turned off my cell phone for the night. Ryker fell asleep watching a movie in the van. Just before Picture Butte Chris says a truck flashed his lights and next thing he knew there was a black cow in front of him on the highway. He didn't even have time to hit the brakes, the cow did it for him. Airbags went off and Chris got out of the van (the smoke/dust/whatever it is from the airbags was overwhelming). He went around to check on Ryker. Ryker woke up when Chris opened the door and since the movie was still playing, continued watching the movie. Chris called 911 and they sent the ambulance/fire trucks/police. (One person that heard the call was confused when they said there was a vehicle vs. cow collision, I can only imagine getting that call). The cow ended up behind the van, dead.
Chris didn't know the number to the unit at the hospital, so he called the ICU (he knew that number from calling me at work). the unit clerk, Mary, came over to tell me that there'd been an accident, but everyone was ok.
They ended up bringing Chris and Ryker to the emergency dept. just to be sure (Chris' neck was bothering him). My nurse was kind enough to wheel me down in the wheelchair so that I could see them (as i couldn't walk that far after surgery earlier that day).
Everyone got a clean bill of health. For this I am very grateful. I know that Heavenly Father was watching over our family that day (and every day). He protected them from what could have been much worse.
We will never forget the day of Kayla's birth for so many reasons!
Monday, April 7, 2008
Kayla Michel
We welcomed Kayla Michel Zuidhof into the world on April 1st. She is the perfect addition to our little family.
Friday, March 28, 2008
1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? yes, first name is after my mom. middle name is after a great grandma
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? surprisingly, i can't remember. probably watching a sad movie or tv show.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? yes, unless i'm in a hurry or have a yucky pen.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LUNCH MEAT? honey ham or salami
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? one right now (ryker), two in 4 days (or sooner)
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I sure hope so.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? no, but occassionally i do use it.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? yes.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CEREAL? shreddies.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? no. i generally avoid shoes with laces. i'm excited for flip flop season to be here.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? strong in what way? physically? i could be stronger. emotionally or mentally? yes.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM? it changes frequently. though i don't really like chocolate ice cream.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? smile
15. RED OR PINK? it used to be red, but more and more i'm loving pink.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? weight.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? michelle, cuz she's so far away.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Only if they want
19. WHAT COLOUR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? jeans, blue socks, no shoes (i'm in the house, no shoes in the house)
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? i thought about having toast, but haven't gotten around to it yet, so...cheeseburger, fries and a strawberry sundae (dinner last night)
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? wilber (cbc cartoons)
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOUR WOULD YOU BE? purple
23. FAVOURITE SMELLS? the smell right after it rains.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Karen
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes
26. FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH? i like watching the olympics and hockey.
27. HAIR COLOUR? light brown
28. EYE COLOUR? Blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? nope
30. FAVOURITE FOOD? mmmmm food. i love food.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? happy endings, i hate scary movies
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Nancy Drew
33. WHAT COLOUR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? green
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? summer
35. HUGS OR KISSES? both
36. FAVOURITE DESSERT? a dq blizzard
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Fellow bloggers
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Casual onlookers
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? one by the author of the monk who sold his ferrari
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? an ocean scene
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? law and order
42. FAVOURITE MUSIC? i like most music, especially country
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? the Beatles.
44. WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Philippines (though that was home at the time)
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? i can make a list for just about everything.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Lethbridge, Alberta
next i'm going to tag...trina, michelle, sarah, and shelsea.
2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? surprisingly, i can't remember. probably watching a sad movie or tv show.
3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? yes, unless i'm in a hurry or have a yucky pen.
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE LUNCH MEAT? honey ham or salami
5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS? one right now (ryker), two in 4 days (or sooner)
6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I sure hope so.
7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? no, but occassionally i do use it.
8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? yes
9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? yes.
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CEREAL? shreddies.
11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? no. i generally avoid shoes with laces. i'm excited for flip flop season to be here.
12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? strong in what way? physically? i could be stronger. emotionally or mentally? yes.
13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM? it changes frequently. though i don't really like chocolate ice cream.
14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? smile
15. RED OR PINK? it used to be red, but more and more i'm loving pink.
16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? weight.
17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? michelle, cuz she's so far away.
18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Only if they want
19. WHAT COLOUR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? jeans, blue socks, no shoes (i'm in the house, no shoes in the house)
20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? i thought about having toast, but haven't gotten around to it yet, so...cheeseburger, fries and a strawberry sundae (dinner last night)
21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? wilber (cbc cartoons)
22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOUR WOULD YOU BE? purple
23. FAVOURITE SMELLS? the smell right after it rains.
24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Karen
25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Yes
26. FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH? i like watching the olympics and hockey.
27. HAIR COLOUR? light brown
28. EYE COLOUR? Blue
29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? nope
30. FAVOURITE FOOD? mmmmm food. i love food.
31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? happy endings, i hate scary movies
32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Nancy Drew
33. WHAT COLOUR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? green
34. SUMMER OR WINTER? summer
35. HUGS OR KISSES? both
36. FAVOURITE DESSERT? a dq blizzard
37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Fellow bloggers
38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Casual onlookers
39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW? one by the author of the monk who sold his ferrari
40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? an ocean scene
41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON T.V. LAST NIGHT? law and order
42. FAVOURITE MUSIC? i like most music, especially country
43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? the Beatles.
44. WHAT IS THE FURTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Philippines (though that was home at the time)
45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? i can make a list for just about everything.
46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Lethbridge, Alberta
next i'm going to tag...trina, michelle, sarah, and shelsea.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
I know Tina didn't tag me, but I though this was fun, so here's my own...
1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
let's see, 10 years ago, I was living in Lethbridge, working at United Furniture warehouse, having fun, avoiding growing up.
2. 5 things on my to do list
> paint ryker's new room
> move everyone downstairs into their new rooms
> make sure we have all we need for new baby (I think we're almost ready)
> take some cool pictures for my new picture frame
> help chris reduce the stress in his life
3. What snacks do I enjoy?
> what snacks don't I enjoy? lately, it's been frozen fruit, milkshakes (homemade), popcorn, and chocolate.
4. What would you do if you were instantly a billionaire?
> buy a new vehicle for me, one for chris, finish renovations, build my dream home, pay off debts, go to the philippines, let chris stay home and travel the world with my little family.
5. 3 bad habits
> I spend too much time on the computer.
> I eat too much junk food.
> I have a very hard time saving money.
6. 6 places I lived
> Welling, Alberta
> Lethbridge, Alberta
> Philippines
> Edmonton, Alberta
> Okotoks, Alberta
> Picture Butte, Alberta
7. 5 Jobs I've had
> gas jockey at the welling store
> sales person/manager at United Furniture Warehouse
> Special needs caregiver
> Registered Nurse
> Mom
8. 5 things people don't know about me
> I like to plan meals for the month and do one major grocery shopping trip each month.
> I make lists, lists for everything. I'd be lost without my lists.
> I love photography. I'm starting my own business with it (ask me if you want to know more)
> I'm sick of being pregnant and uncomfortable.
> My dream home is close to my parents. I want to raise my family in Welling
1. What was I doing 10 years ago?
let's see, 10 years ago, I was living in Lethbridge, working at United Furniture warehouse, having fun, avoiding growing up.
2. 5 things on my to do list
> paint ryker's new room
> move everyone downstairs into their new rooms
> make sure we have all we need for new baby (I think we're almost ready)
> take some cool pictures for my new picture frame
> help chris reduce the stress in his life
3. What snacks do I enjoy?
> what snacks don't I enjoy? lately, it's been frozen fruit, milkshakes (homemade), popcorn, and chocolate.
4. What would you do if you were instantly a billionaire?
> buy a new vehicle for me, one for chris, finish renovations, build my dream home, pay off debts, go to the philippines, let chris stay home and travel the world with my little family.
5. 3 bad habits
> I spend too much time on the computer.
> I eat too much junk food.
> I have a very hard time saving money.
6. 6 places I lived
> Welling, Alberta
> Lethbridge, Alberta
> Philippines
> Edmonton, Alberta
> Okotoks, Alberta
> Picture Butte, Alberta
7. 5 Jobs I've had
> gas jockey at the welling store
> sales person/manager at United Furniture Warehouse
> Special needs caregiver
> Registered Nurse
> Mom
8. 5 things people don't know about me
> I like to plan meals for the month and do one major grocery shopping trip each month.
> I make lists, lists for everything. I'd be lost without my lists.
> I love photography. I'm starting my own business with it (ask me if you want to know more)
> I'm sick of being pregnant and uncomfortable.
> My dream home is close to my parents. I want to raise my family in Welling
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Is this what they call nesting?
Well, 15 days to go and I'm not sure we're as ready as we thought we were for this new little baby. It's a little too late for that, though. C-section is booked.
We don't have a name picked out yet. But then I always remember Trina and Erick who took the full 7 days to come up with Shole's name. I'm having a hard time thinking up boy names, because I'm still convinced it's a girl (so much that I've packed a cute little dress for baby to come home from the hospital in). Girl names are a little easier, but then we've got to find something that both of us like and that goes well with Michel for a middle name (That's the only part of the name that I know we want to use).
I'm making up the meal calendar for April and going through the freezer to see what's ready to go to make things easier for Chris and Ryker. Normally my meal calendar only includes dinner, but I think this months needs to include breakfast lunch and snack. that way I know Ryker will get to eat no matter what. Lucky Chris gets to do the grocery shopping on his own.
I have no idea how Ryker is going to handle the new baby. some days I think he'll do great, other days I'm not so sure. It will be interesting to see. It's hard to prepare a 2 year old for a new baby.
As for our renovations...they continue. the cupboards are all in (and wonderful!) and the flooring is done in the kitchen/dining room/living room (we even got a nice area rug for the living room). Chris is working on the hallway (painting and flooring), then they'll get a door/wall put up in Ryker's new room on the holiday Monday. After that it's time to paint Ryker's room and put curtains up in our new room. then we're ready to move in. it's cutting it close, but renovations will never be done, so we'll take what we can get.
If you haven't figured out the date yet, the baby will make it's appearance on April 1st. I didn't choose this day, but we just do what the doctor says.
We don't have a name picked out yet. But then I always remember Trina and Erick who took the full 7 days to come up with Shole's name. I'm having a hard time thinking up boy names, because I'm still convinced it's a girl (so much that I've packed a cute little dress for baby to come home from the hospital in). Girl names are a little easier, but then we've got to find something that both of us like and that goes well with Michel for a middle name (That's the only part of the name that I know we want to use).
I'm making up the meal calendar for April and going through the freezer to see what's ready to go to make things easier for Chris and Ryker. Normally my meal calendar only includes dinner, but I think this months needs to include breakfast lunch and snack. that way I know Ryker will get to eat no matter what. Lucky Chris gets to do the grocery shopping on his own.
I have no idea how Ryker is going to handle the new baby. some days I think he'll do great, other days I'm not so sure. It will be interesting to see. It's hard to prepare a 2 year old for a new baby.
As for our renovations...they continue. the cupboards are all in (and wonderful!) and the flooring is done in the kitchen/dining room/living room (we even got a nice area rug for the living room). Chris is working on the hallway (painting and flooring), then they'll get a door/wall put up in Ryker's new room on the holiday Monday. After that it's time to paint Ryker's room and put curtains up in our new room. then we're ready to move in. it's cutting it close, but renovations will never be done, so we'll take what we can get.
If you haven't figured out the date yet, the baby will make it's appearance on April 1st. I didn't choose this day, but we just do what the doctor says.
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