A good day... finally!

Today, my friends, was a good day.   Not an average day... not an okay day... a GOOD day!   Let me tell you why!

I got everything done on my "to do" list at work.   That never happens!    I am a list person (I dont think that is a secret) so every day I make a list of what I must finish that day and what I would like to work on.   Today, the stars aligned and the list was ticked off - task at a time... till it was all done!  

You might think that was enough!   but no... more to come!    Today Roxy brought home her report card.   While she has always earned good grades I was a bit worried this year.   Grade six is tough, and they really start pushing them to spread thier wings so they are ready for Jr High.   Add to that and she is on two Cheer teams (training 10 hours a week), responsible for Casey and her training and chores.    I really was not anticipating the report card she brought home... all A's.   She is very proud of her accomplishments and the comments that her teachers and the principal made and is now focused on keeping the grades up.    We couldn't be any more proud!

But it doesn't stop there!    Today is Wednesday... which means my new favourite shows are on!   And although I had to tape them (busy driving Roxy around) I now have the new episode of Glee. Dragon's Den and Criminal Minds on my PVR.     Have you watched Glee?   It has everything you want in a TV show... teenage drama, music, dancing, sarcasm, comedy and cheerleading.  All wrapped into one little hour of fun.   If you haven't seen it, I strongly suggest you catch an episode!

So there you have it... the only thing that could have possible made this day better was to come home and find that the Laundry & Cleaning fairy had been here for a visit.   But at the end of the day, it doesn't get any better than this my friends!    Oh, and can you believe this?   two posts in two days?   Things are looking up!

catch up! Again!

Hello Readers!   It has been far too long since I last posted... I will try to keep updating more frequently!   Work just seems to be getting in the way... pesky career!  

Here are some pictures from Halloween at our house! 

Miss Casey in her costume!   She was the cutest pumpkin ever!

The girls on the front porch!

Its hard to see but Reg and Roxy attempted to do a Labrador sillouette on the pumpkin... it looked much better in person, the picture doesn't capture it well.

aw!  a girl and her puppy!

Our schedule continues to be busy... here are some highlights of the upcoming weeks!

This weekend is "light up Okotoks" Roxy and I went last year and had a great time!   Basically it is a kick off to the Christmas season.   It is on Friday night and takes over downtown Okotoks.   All retailers stay open late and have 'freebies' to give out (Hot Chocolate and Cookies are the most common).   There are open fires on the street to keep everyone warm, Christmas music playing, live Reindeer and horse drawn wagon rides and closes out with a huge fireworks display.   Santa makes an appearance but Roxy is clearly too cool to stand in line to sit on his lap... but, on Saturday at the leash free park there will be pictures for pets with Santa - so we may get a picture with Santa afterall!   

Saturday night we are going over to a friends' house for dinner - not sure what I am going to take... I am thinking of making my traditional batch of Nuts and Bolts early just so I have something to take... hmmm... Ideas anyone?

Sunday is the usual Cheer marathon practice (4 hours) but I think I might sneak out and head to the Christmas Market at Spruce Meadows.   I went last year but didnt have enough time to really spend and enjoy it - it is absolutely HUGE.    I am not sure if you have heard or not... but New Moon is in the theatre this weekend.   Roxy and I are dying to see it!   I refuse to go on opening night but think on Sunday we may go after cheer is over. 

The following weekend is also a busy weekend for us...

On Saturday Roxy will be in the Grey Cup Parade (check your local listings; I have heard that it will be televised Nationally) and look for the Calgary Pythons.   We are hoping that it wont be too freezing cold!

At night we all are going to the Grey Cup Festival Concert - there are 5 Canadian bands playing and Great Big Sea is the headliner.    It will be an awesome night for sure.   Calgary loves their team and with any luck they will be playing in the Grey Cup at home.  

Sunday will be the standard Cheer practice and I think will be the start of baking for the Holiday's for me.   I want to get it all done before the first weekend in December.    I am not sure if I can be that efficient!

Well that about sums up life here in the wild west for this week.   I will try to get posting more frequently, perhaps I can sneak one in from work?   Hmmmm....

take care everyone!