Octopus - Bottle of Victory

Here is my other bottle, do you see a sea theme happening with my bottles!! Alot of fun to do!

Mermaid - Bottle of Victory

Here she is, as promised. I'm really happy the way she turned out. I didn't know what to expect when I started working on her, but I am just thrilled with the outcome.





I am really enjoying working with clay again, I felt like I lost something when my depression hit, I just couldn't enjoy the little things in life. But my daughter has helped me see a new purpose.

Bottle of Victory

Well I finally got off the couch and had a burst on inspiration. I created my first Bottle of Victory. I was inspired by the books I purchased from Christi Friesen. I love the simplicity and her humour of her books.
So I plan on making a couple more 'sea themed' bottles.
I really enjoyed making this bottle, it was such a creative release, something I needed to do. I hope this is a beginning for me.

Locker Babies

). Now if these pictures don't make you smile, then I don't know what will!!!


Today was another first for Adele, we went to the pool! We went with my friend Kelsea and her twin boys!

Adele loved swimming, it was so much fun. I was a little worried that she might freak out, but she looked around and kicked her legs and splashed me to her little hearts content!

The above picture is of the twins and Adele in the change room. We didn't have anyplace to put them so into the locker they went!

I am looking forward to taking her swimming again, we will be taking swimming lessons starting April 4th. So excited, this is such a wonderful journey for her, and I love the fact that I am there sharing it with her. I just can't imagine my life without her. She makes me laugh, even when she is crying (just not at 3am thou). Now if these pictures don't make you smile, then I don't know what will!!!

Sojourn 2008 and my sister

Our first Van Isle Retreat was a HUGE success, and it was sooo much fun. It was something that I personally needed. I met so many wonderful people, and learnt so much from the experince. The best part thou was that my sister and I had fun together, and we both agree that we can go on a vacation together!

But out of all of this, how I missed my little girl. I was a little shocked and surprised at how much I missed her.

The above picture is from our bead swap. I love this idea and think it's such a great idea, and momento of wonderful memories had by all.

Tired but excited, I am going to call it a night, more pictures soon.

Running

Lately I have been dealing with alot on my shoulders. I have pick up running again, and wow what a difference losing 40lb can be. Before losing all the weight, I was always at the back of the pack, and i mean WAAYYYY back. I almost dread coming to the running group, but now it's a different story.

The past couple of days I have been dealing with a lot of build up energy, and tonight's run was a good way to release that built up energy. It felt so good, first to get it out of my system and second, to not think about what is going on around me for 20 minutes.

God I hope my knee does blow out on me!!!!

Alone

Well the time has come, and I am now alone. I'm exhausted. Addy and I had a full day. Bathtime went alot better then I expected. How she loves to splash and laugh. I can see her loving the water. I am looking forward to registering her at the Commonwealth in the Starfish program.
She is changing everyday. She watches the world around her. It makes you wonder what she sees.

Myself, the medication is helping. Tonight it will be a little ruff as I will have the intercom on her so I can hear her. My normal bed time meds usually knock me out, so I will avoid taking it tonight. At least until I have moved her crib and all into my room.

The house feels empty.