How cool is this?

SYTYCD Canada...

Hell YES we can! I'm loving every minute. My fave girl is Allie...so I may be a tad ballet biased. ;o)

And Mommy likey:

Early celebration for Timmy!

Tim turns the BIG FOUR-OOOOOOH on Sunday but we decided to have a family celebration tonight! Tim goes into hospital tomorrow for surgery on his bum leg so this was an opportunity to have a great feed and spend some time together before he is off his feet. We are not sure what to expect from this surgery...just how long does it take to recover from having your fibula removed????

We had a great night, great food, great entertainment by the "teppanyaki" chef and a nice break from the usual. :o) Happy (early) birthday Tim/Daddy, we love you!

I'm a Doris...apparently...

Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...

You Are a Doris!

You are a Doris -- "I must help others."

Dorises are warm, concerned, nurturing, and sensitive to other people's needs.

How to Get Along with Me

• * Tell me that you appreciate me. Be specific.


• * Share fun times with me.


• * Take an interest in my problems, though I will probably try to focus on yours.


• * Let me know that I am important and special to you.


• * Be gentle if you decide to criticize me.

In Intimate Relationships

• * Reassure me that I am interesting to you.


• * Reassure me often that you love me.


• * Tell me I'm attractive and that you're glad to be seen with me.

What I Like About Being a Doris

• * being able to relate easily to people and to make friends


• * knowing what people need and being able to make their lives better


• * being generous, caring, and warm


• * being sensitive to and perceptive about others' feelings


• * being enthusiastic and fun-loving, and having a good sense of humor

What's Hard About Being a Doris

• * not being able to say no


• * having low self-esteem


• * feeling drained from overdoing for others


• * not doing things I really like to do for myself for fear of being selfish


• * criticizing myself for not feeling as loving as I think I should


• * being upset that others don't tune in to me as much as I tume in to them


• * working so hard to be tactful and considerate that I suppress my real feelings

Dorises as Children Often

• * are very sensitive to disapproval and criticism


• * try hard to please their parents by being helpful and understanding


• * are outwardly compliant


• * are popular or try to be popular with other children


• * act coy, precocious, or dramatic in order to get attention


• * are clowns and jokers (the more extroverted Dorises), or quiet and shy (the more introverted Dorises)

Dorises as Parents

• * are good listeners, love their children unconditionally, and are warm and encouraging (or suffer guilt if they aren't)


• * are often playful with their children


• * wonder: "Am I doing it right?" "Am I giving enough?" "Have I caused irreparable damage?"


• * can become fiercely protective

Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz at HelloQuizzy

We will remember...

Please pause at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to remember the fallen.

Memories of my grandfather Frederick Noel Berry, veteran World War Two.

Change is possible...

Congrats to the U.S. I think you made a wise decision and it was incredible to see such hope injected into so many last night. I am glad that I got to witness a moment in history in real time. Here's hoping for a united country ready to "carpe diem" once again. 

Cougar of the Month!

No, no, not that kind of cougar...hee hee.

Little man was awarded "Cougar of the Month" (cougar being the school mascot) by his teacher "for his consistent effort to learn and speak French in class". He is in grade one French immersion this year. 

Boy, am I one proud Momma, way to go little man!! 

We love you bunches. xoxo

BOO!

Sir Tim

BEFORE: looking all smug...AFTER: little pumpkins says, "oh crap...guys...talk to me...aaaahhhhhhh"

Hope everyone had a safe & Happy Halloween 2008!
(BTW all the candy is on sale today, 50% off...my tummy hurts!)

Belated 13th wishes to Cam (19/10/08)!!

Ice cream cake makes me smile too!

Cam in his usual state!

Doh..can you say Slacker-Moms-R-Us?? Sorry this is late Cam, everyone should know that you are now a TEENAGER! How did THAT happen?? ACK! We love you bunches doodle and we are so very proud of you.

Lots of love and smooches,
Mom, Dad, CT, Bert, little man, lunky dog, crazy dog, & psycho cat! :D