Guess What??????

A closer view....





More details to come but this is what we wore home to our parents house to break the news.

P.S. - I'm 11 weeks!!

"I'll Be Home For Christmas"

Only 8 more sleeps until Mike and I make the trek back to Ontario for the holidays. We can't wait. This has been the longest I've ever gone without seeing my dear familia (almost a year and a half) and I can't wait to kiss their wee little faces. We'll be splitting up the two weeks that we're home between both of our families (who live 3 hours apart)so it should be an action packed, thrilling 14 days!..plus I GET TO GO SEE WICKED! (and NO mom, I'm not more excited to see the play than to see you, it might be a close tie hahaha!) You have to understand, I have been DYING to see this play for like the last 3 years. I have the soundtrack, know all the songs by heart, and can't wait to belt them out with the rest of the cast. I am going to be the biggest nerd and don't even care. Mike might seriously contemplate if he wants to remain being married to me during this whole event, but I won't be able to contain myself. I'll be singing along and envying the conductor, wishing I was in his/her place. I've composed a little poem to commemorate this exciting event. Here goes:

'Twas the night before "Wicked", when all through the house
Only one creature was stirring, a girl named Katie, who lay next to her spouse;
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In the hopes that within them lay two tickets, hopefully a pair!

Katie was nestled all snug in her bed,
While visions of wicked witches danced in her head;
Forget the kerchief and the warm little cap,
She wished she could make the next day come with one little snap.

She knew in the morning there would be quite a clatter,
when she opened those tickets her heart would surely pitter patter;
She would smother her thoughtful Mum and Dad with kisses galore,
that they would know right then and there that their present had scored.

For she has been dying to see this world renowned play,
She has wished and hoped and dreamed and most definitely prayed;
And now that dream is becoming a reality,
here's hoping that she doesn't lose all of her "mentality"

If I don't post before I leave next week, here's wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year's! xoxo

Four words....

....THANK GOODNESS IT'S FRIDAY!!!!

YAHOOOO!

Have a good one ;)

Today is the Day we Said I DO...(well 2 yrs ago)

It all started when I noticed you from across the room looking all fine in your famous leather jacket (Linda, you know the one). I commented to Linda that I thought you were cute but let the thought pass as I was dating somebody else. Little did I know that a year and a half later I would be lucky enough to call you my husband. These past two years have really flown by and it really is only the beginning. I can't wait for the rest of our lives to happen and I'm so lucky that I get to mine with you.

Who would have guessed that this boy:



Would one day meet this girl:



and live Happily Ever After!



I love you Cute Boy!

Carrie, How do I Love thee? Let me count the ways!

Don't be concerned! I haven't "switched over to the other side" but I do have to admit, if a woman crush were possible, I would definitnely have one! The concert was Ah-MaZiNg! I couldn't believe how close she was. Not close enough to get a high five or a quick handshake, but pretty darn close. I've been to many o'concerts in my 28 years of life (Ricki Martin, Barenaked Ladies, Chantal Kreviazuk, Sarah McLachlan, Christina Aguilera, Nelly and Destiny's Child, Norah Jones, Dave Matthews Band, Enrique Iglesias, just to name a few)and have never had such great seats. I felt that she was much more Beeutiful in person and that voice...so powerful. My favourite part of the concert was the encore where she belted out Before he Cheats. My least favourite part...watching the sloshed couple a few rows ahead of me swap spit the entire time. Gee-rose! If only Carrie didn't have to stand directly in front of them which forced me to share in their moment time and time and time again. Although I must admit, the sloshed girl was pretty entertaining when she tried to dance....escpecially to the slow heartfelt songs. Her timing was way off. I am however impressed that she didn't smack anyone beside her in the process of flailing her arms to the music. Oh well, at least I can say that I'll remember the concert in the morning. It was a great time and I sure was pooped when I got home. Nothing like waking up with a good ol' concert hangover. Love ya Shmeg!

WAHOO!

Just found out our seats for Carrie Underwood are on the floor...13th row!!!! AYE YEY YEY!!! Looks like I'LL be the one looking UP to you Suz!! hee hee ;)

Siskel and Katie give it Two Thumbs Up!

So on Friday I went to see Twilight with some great girls! My review would be 8/10. At first, I wasn't quite sure about this Edward character..he just wasn't what I had expected him to look like, but by the end of the movie I was hooked. I thought he was grrrrrrrreat and really quite nice to look at as well. I won't go into too much detail as I don't want to spoil it for those of you who haven't seen it yet (even though technically you know what happens!! ;) I loved the bunch of 16 year olds who were behind us while walking out of the movie theatre. Their thoughts.."like oh my gosh, that was the best movie ever"! "I know, I totally cried". "I'm totally going to go see it like ten times, I loved it". You know, sometimes I wish I was that age again...then I could get away with putting Twilight posters in my room ;) Although I don't miss the part where I then have to wait for my Mom to come pick my up from the movies.



Tomorrow night my friend Megan and I are going to see CARRIE UNDERWOOD!!! I can't wait. I wish my old roomies Callie and Christin could be there too. We used to watch her faithfully when she was on American Idol and she was our fav from the getgo that season. I'll be thinking of you ladies when I'm singing my heart out.

You're a Sneaky One Miss Cree!!!

So alas, I've been tagged again. When I was younger, I could never pass up a fun game of tag (especially when it was boys kiss the girls...oh la la!!) so why would I start now??

Where is your cell phone? In my desk drawer on silent so I don't get in trouble it if rings.

Where is your significant other? Getting Edumacated at School

Your hair color? Dark Brown

Your mother? is the best!!! Her name is Shannon Elizabeth Osmer but I call her Mamooshka

Your father? is the best too!! His name is James Philip Osmer (goes by Jim) but I call him Papooshka

Your favorite thing? Right now.... SLEEP!!

Your dream last night? Can't remember last night but the night before...well..four words "Thunder from Down Under"...don't ask!

Your dream/goal? To be happy, truly happy with my life and they way I've lived it.

The room you’re in? Office cubicle

Your hobby? Cooking

Your fear? Snakes

Where do you want to be in 6 years? Anywhere but Edmonton and not in "student" status (How's that for a positive attitude ;)

Where were you last night? at a Ford dealership getting an oil change

What you’re not? A Contortionist

One of your wish-list items? a House to call my very own. As much as I love living in a "hamster cage" I wish I could just have enough room to have a dining room table and chairs.

Where you grew up? Windsor, Ontario

Last thing you did? I was on a conference call...BORING!

What are you wearing? a purple sweater because it's FREEZING outside!

Your TV? is too addicting sometimes.

Your pet? Zan. A half husky/half german sheppard I inherited when I said "I do"

Your computer? Dell Desktop that makes louds buzzing sounds. I swear it's going to blow up one day. Wait, does that mean I'll get workers comp???? ;)

Your mood? Neutral

Missing someone? My Familia. Only 5 more weeks!

Something you’re NOT wearing? a Thong!

Favorite store? since the extent of my shopping privileges right now is grocery stores..it would have to be Save-On-Foods.

Your summer? too short.

Love someone? Heck yes and too many to list.

Your favorite color? at the moment, chocolate brown

When is the last time you laughed? on Sunday, almost piddled my pants! Can't tell you why though or Le Husband wouldn't be happy with me.

Last time you cried? This morning when I had to get up for work. jk Honestly..last night while watching the Biggest Loser. Gets me every time.

TAG...YOU'RE IT!!! (If you've lasted this long and made it to the end of this post, now it's your turn)

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I PEED MY PANTS!!!

Okay, not really but I was so surprised/excited today I really could have! Plus now I have your attention!!! hee hee I just got back from the best surprise ever!!! (other than being proposed too) ;) Mike asked me last night if I wanted to go out for lunch with him today. With his hectic school schedule and my lunch hour being at a different time than his, this is a very rare occurance. I phoned him around 12:10 today, asking him where he was (as he was 10 mins late) and he said he was almost here and that he would be here in two minutes. Two minutes later my receptionist phones to let me know "Mike" is here so off I go into the elevator down to the main reception to go greet my hubby for our lunch date. When I get there it wasn't Mike, it was two of my bestest friends, Linda (www.thescottishlass.blogspot.com)and Laura!!!



They had driven up from Calgary (3 hour drive) to come to Edmonton for the day and thought that they would surprise me at work...and let me tell you, I was so super dee duper surprised! (again, not enough to pee my pants though, you'll have to work harder next time girls) It took me awhile to process that it was actually THEM standing there with their wee little babies (Elle 8 months belonging to Laura and Laurie 3 1/2 months belonging to Linda). I was so ecstatic. You see, when I moved to Edmonton a little over a year ago, Mike and I had to leave a group of wonderful friends behind. We make trips down to Calgary every so often, but it just isn't the same as living in the same city. It was a really hard adjustment for me at first becuase I was so close to these friends (the firehouse gang is what we called ourselves)and we used to hang out practically every weekend. Now moving here, I had to start over, start fresh and make new friends. I cherish our friendship and know that we will all be friends for life. Thanks for making the trek Laura, Linda, Elle and Laurie. You made my day. I'm walking on sunshine! Love you to Reeses Pieces!....and good one honey, I'm not sure if I should be happy that you're such a good fibber ;)

Not so Much Canada's Next Top Model

I work in downtown Edmonton




and the building I work in is right above a pretty big mall. So a couple of months ago as I was leaving work, a gentleman approached me and said that he's seen me around (I've seen him around as well as he actually works on the same floor as I do)and that he "liked my look", and was wondering if I would be interested in being in the mall's Christmas campaign. He said that it would be a two hour committment and that it would pay $200 in mall gift certifcates. He handed me his business card and said to get ahold of him if I would be interested. All the while, Mike is watching this "encounter" go down from the car and was starting to get a wee bit antsy thinking that this guy was hitting on me. So I proceeded to the car and filled him in on what really went down. He was so excited for me, I think he even shouted "that's my wife"! I, on the other hand, didn't initially share his enthusiasm. My first reaction was, I can't do this! I've never done anything like this in my life! and Why exactly would I want my face to be all over the mall...where I WORK to say the least!...although $200 to spend all on myself did sound rather appealing. That them there is a heck of alotta money for us starvin' students! So I decided I would do it. It might turn out to be a fun experience right?? Until...I received the email that said I would have to send him all of my measurements and weight! EGAT! It took me almost being married a YEAR to tell my HUSBAND that info let alone a complete stranger, but alas, I would have to tell them so they could pick out clothes that actually fit me! I think I cringed the entire time I had to type out THAT email.
The day of the photoshoot came and I wasn't allowed to put any product in my hair or put on any makeup (all keeping in mind, the photo shoot was happening during my lunch hour and I had to work beforehand). I did sneak in a little foundation and mascara. I didn't want to completely scare off my new co-workers! I got to work only to find out that that afternoon (directly after my photo shoot) there was a huge department meeting for like 3 hours that I had forgotten about. You might be saying..so, what's the big deal? The big deal is that my co workers would have seen me in the morning with no make up on, no hair did and then for the meeting I would be ALL dolled up with fake lashes and bright red lipstick and my hair would now have oodles amounts of volume and be curly! I can just hear what they are saying "look at the new girl, trying so hard, geesh, it's just a meeting". Ahhhh!!
Well off I went to the photoshoot. Getting my make up and hair done was a lot of fun. The acutal photoshoot was really awkward. I had to "be friends with my sweater", "love my sweater" etc. He made me jump around to losen up, sing "doo, doo, doo" while he took pictures. I couldn't wait for it to be over. They gave me my moola and off I went to my meeting. Needless to say I made a quick stop to the bathroom, tamed my hair, wiped off my eye shadow and bright red lips and changed my clothes. I actually only had one person come up to me and ask me why I was all dolled up so it wasn't as bad as I thought. Spending the money was the best part!
Here's how the photo shoot turned out:



It was fun but don't think I'll be trying out for Canada's Next Top Model anytime soon!

C'est L'Halloween!

Well I must say, my Halloween wasn't very extravagant this year. There were no lavish parties to attend, creative costumes to be made or tempting candy to hand out. Mike didn't get home from school on Friday till about 8, so we headed out after that. We went downtown and ate at the Old Spaghetti Factory (you would think after working there, I wouldn't want to eat there ever again, but I really like it) and then drove around downtown checking out all the costumes people were wearing. We then headed to Whyte Ave (basically a very popular street in Edmonton where most of its bars/clubs are located) to check out the scene. It was CRAZY!!!! There were people EVERYWHERE! We had to drive really carefully because people would just dash out in front of the car and there was tons o'traffic. It was rather entertaining I must say. We had one guy, dressed as Hitler, run out in the middle of the street to our car and demand that we do a "Hie Hitler" to him...Ummm "I DON'T THINK SO". He looked pretty serious about it but luckily the light turned green. He must of had one too many beverages that night if you know what I mean. On our way home, Mike commented "I'm so glad we live the life we do"...I thought it was cute.
Saturday wasn't too eventful. It included a trip to the grocery store, a trip to Costco and then a stint of baking. I tried to make my very first pie crust. See Mike is a HUGE PIE LOVER!!! He would eat pie for breakfast, lunch and dinner if it were possible. So I told him that I would bake him a pie...his face lit up like a Christmas tree, and I then proceeded to ask him what kind he would like. Well, you would have thought I'd asked him how to solve world peace because this decision probably took just as long. He then said he wanted banana cream...soo off I went to the kitchen. The crust went ok, but the filling and meringue top took FOREVER!! I swore I would never make a pie again!!....in my little temper tantrum of a moment. With that news I'm sure Mike questioned whether or not he should stay married to me or not!! jk ;)
It turned out ok, don't think it was the best recipe (that's right, I'm blaming it on the recipe). Sunday, we went to church, and yet again refrained from pulling all of our hair out from our time spent in the nursery. Mike and I were called as Nursery leaders a little over a month ago. My initial reaction "What did I do to deserve this?!?! I go from early morning seminary teacher to nursery?" (just being honest) and Mike's attitude, was "No biggie, how hard can it be"? Well let's just say after our first Sunday in our new calling, he was POOPED!!!!! I believe he took a 2 hour nap to recooperate! The kids are actually a lot of fun though and we do now enjoy our calling. I actually look forward to seeing them every Sunday. This past Sunday we had 11 kiddies between the two of us so it wasn't too bad. We had a compulsive "pants pull downer" this week. He just didn't want to keep his pants on..and can you blame him? Who doesn't enjoy a little fresh air now and again? It was rather funny. Anywho, so this was our Halloween weekend in a nutshell. and thus commences a new week of work. HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY (note the sarcasm) ;)

EGAT! I've been Tagged!!!

I am: not wanting to be at work right now...and I am also not being very productive since I am completing this while at work!

I have: 3 sisters and 2 brothers (Liz, Emily, Hannah, Adam and Isaac)

I Think: about my crazy Lady Grandma who passed away over a year ago quite a bit. She wasn't really crazy.....we just called her that because, well, she definitely was not your typical grandmother. I'll have to fill you in another time.

I Know: that it is going to be one FLIPPIN cold winter here in Edmonton.

I Want: a new wardrobe!

I Dislike: peas. Apparently as a baby, it was one of the few solid foods that I LOVED...must've ate a bit too much.

I Miss: my niece Sydney and nephew Blake. I haven't seen them in what feels like forever...and now there is a new nephew, Grant, that I haven't even met.

I Fear: snakes! Hate em! Loathe them! Not too sure what I would do if I ever came into contact with one.

I Feel: tired. I even got 8 hours of sleep.

I Smell: Office air. Mmmmm... pretty neutral smell actually.

I Crave: right now?? Considering it's 9:30 in the morning I could go for a Pumpkin Spice Creme Frappucino from Starbucks. It's my new temptation.

I Cry: quite a bit when it's that "time of the month". I remember that once a commerical for Kitty Litter made me teary eyed...and I hate cats!! Go figure.

I Usually: bite my nails...but quit it cold turkey a little over a month ago and they're so long!! I so proud.

I Search: for my passions/talents. I think something is wrong with me because I honestly don't have any hobbies or things I just absolutely love to do. Who would have known that at the tender age of 28, I'm still trying to figure out who I am.

I Wonder: When I'll get pregnant! WHAT?? HUH?...you heard correctly...we're trying!

I Regret: not having a better self esteem when I was younger. I stayed in relationships that were no good, and going nowhere, for too long. I wish I would have realized what I deserved a lot sooner...but at least I got it right eventually.

I Love: how Mike plays with my hair every night right before we fall asleep. I found out that he used to do that with his Mom when he was little, so I guess he's just used to it.

I Care: about my family. I always wonder how they're doing....REALLY doing!

I Always: watch the Biggest Loser on Tuesday nights. I find it to be such an inspirational and motivating show. Much to Mike's dismay, I also am a faithful "The Hills" watcher. I don't know why I like it..but I do.

I Worry: about the most random things. My mom was a worrier, my sister is a worrier, and it looks like I am too.

I Am Not: very patient. It is definitely something I need to work on.

I Remember: when I got into the wrong car one day after school and there was a frightened old man staring back at me. I swear, it looked like my Grandma's car...just a different coloured interior.

I Believe: that people can change.

I Dance: when I'm home alone. I'll turn up my music and dance all over the house. Let me tell ya, I can cut a mean rug!

I Sing: in the car. I don't care if it looks like I am talking to myself, I love to sing.

I Don't Always: floss my teeth.

I Argue: with myself a lot. I have a knack for always thinkig negatively about myself. I'm trying to be better...but it's hard. No it's not. Yes it is..oh geesh, see there I go again. ;)

I Write: in my journal less ofen than I should. I'll be so good for awhile...and then months will go by with no updates. It's so bad right now that I haven't even finished telling my whole engagement/wedding story and I've almost been married for 2 years!!!

I Win: at Rummikub most of the time.

I Lose: my patience for people too quickly.

I Wish: that i was a conductor. Now that you've stopped laughing, it's true. I pretend I am all the time (when I'm by myself of course). I would love to be a conductor for a large orchestra. I would have a sweet conductor's stick too!

I Listen: to my Ipod every morning on my way to work. I just love music so much, I would listen to it 24/7 if I could.

I Don't Understand: why people bully. I hate this more than anything. I even contemplated breaking up a fight I witnessed while walking on my lunch break awhile ago. Three guys were beating up on one...and it made me so upset. I tried to get someone to break it up but nobody would. Eventually they stopped and I pretty much cried for the duration of my walk.

I Can Usually Be Found: at least once a night, sleeping in a really weird position. I sit indian style and then just put my head down so I'm basically in a ball. I've been doing it ever since I was a little kid. If you ask, I'll demonstrate! ;) Mike was pretty weirded out when we were first married.

I Need: to be better at doing the little things I know I should be doing. I need to be better at remembering the important things in life.

I Forget: conversations. I'm the worst when it comes to relaying information.

p.s. YOuR TURN!!!!! a tee-hee-hee

Update!

Welcome Grant David Weekley!!! Weighing in at a hefty 9 lbs, 7oz! Mom is doing great but I won't say much more so she can tell you all about it. I've seen a pic...he sure is CUTE!!!

Bundles of Joy

Well tomorrow is the big day, my seestor (Liz)is being induced and we will welcome a new nephew into our familia. I'm so excited but yet a little sad. This will be the first labor that I will not be attending. Yes you've read it right, I watched my sister give birth to both my nephew, Blake and niece, Sydney (or Sissy as we like to call her). I have to admit, I was quite skeptical and "iffy" about the whole thing at first but in the end was so glad I did it. It was an amazing experience, both times! One of my bestest friends in the whole wide world Kyrsten, or as I call her KK, is also due in the next day or two. What are the odds!! Please know that you both will be in my prayers and Diz....I better be at least #2 on the phone list!

P.S. KK, This pic is for you. Oh remember the BA days? How can you not, it's where it all began. ;)

Show ME, or I should say, show US the Money!!!

So I just had to boast and brag a little bit here. Mike just found out yesterday that he was awarded a scholarship that he applied for. He got such great marks last year (3.8 GPA) that they felt he deserved it...and I'm glad because I think so too. I'm just so proud of him. He was so hesitant in going back to school last year as the last time was over 10 years ago, and he always thought he just wasn't a "school" person. Little did he know. He is studying to be a Landscape Architect and has completed 1 year so far (1 down, three to go). He absolutely LOVES it and has definitely found his passion. Unfortunately he can't finish his degree at his current school so we'll either be moving to Guelph Ontario, Idaho or Utah next summmer. These are our only options as there is only 1 school in all of Canada that has his program and then the universities in Utah and Idaho will accept his full two years of credits so he won't have to retake any classes. It is kind of exciting not knowing where we'll be a year from now. Can you believe that it will be my 6th time moving to a new place? Shoot...and I'm not even an army wife!!! I have lived in Connecticut, Toronto, Provo Utah, Calgary, and now Edmonton. As weird as it sounds, I have loved moving and living in different places. I have met some amazing people in the process (you know who you are) and wouldn't trade it for anything. If I had stayed in my home town of Windsor Ontario, I wouldn't have met my hubby and for that I'll be eternally grateful.

Let me Explain

So if any of you are wondering why my blog is entitled "The Ninja's Wife" let me explain. Growing up, Mike was heavily into martial arts. He even attended a special school in Ohio where he trained in ninjitsu. I like to think of him as my own personal, but younger and way hotter version of, Mr Miagi (you know, "Danielson!", "Wax on, wax off"). There is a great comfort in knowing your hubby can kill people with his pinky finger (ok, I might be exaggerating just a bit) but it definitely doesn't come in handy when we try to wrestle. I am usually on the ground in some sort of choke hold, swallowing my own arm and am not able to breathe in about 15 seconds, but that never stops me from trying. Our friends once coined him as the Ninja, and...well... it stuck. I remember when we were dating and he decided to put his ninja skills to use. I was sitting in my living room, watching tv, by myself watiing for him to come over. I wasn't quite sure what was taking him so long. Mike took this opportunity to scare me...which he tends to do a lot because he always gets such a great reaction out of me. I am quite the screamer! While I was waiting for him, Mike scaled the wall of the house I was living in up to the second floor, where he found an open door. He crept downstairs and hid in a closet by my basement suite door. In the meantime, I had text him asking him what was taking him so long and asked him where he was. This was his text back..."I'm aleady here, come find me". So off I go into the dark house to attempt to find him. My pulse was racing as I knew I was going to be scared...and then he jumps out of the closet and scares the CRAP out of me. I screamed, of course, and then proceeded to punch him. hahaha. I think he may have been the one who wet his pants because he was laughing so hard. He was so proud of himself (although I must admit, pride aside, he got me pretty good). So thus commences my life of "walking on egg shells" and always having to look over my shoulder. It does keep things pretty interesting around here though, I must admit!

Guess Who's Back?!?!?!?

Guess who's back? Back again? Katie's back...tell a friend! Guess who's back, guess who's back...(Name that tune and don't be ashamed, you know we all used to listen to that song!) So I'm doing it. I'm updating my blog. So what if it's been like over a year and a half since I've updated! Really not that much has changed...well, other than the fact that Mike went back to school at the tender age of 29, we no longer live in Calgary but live in Edmonton, I was an early morning seminary teacher last year, I started a new job this week, Liz (my sis) is having a baby in a few weeks, Mike turned thirty, I chopped off my hair, etc See, nothing much to report ;) As I was reading other friends/families blogs today (KK's, Liz, Christin, Tara, Cousin Amy, and Becky's...just to name a few), I became overwhelmed with an incredible feeling of guilt for not updating my own. I decided, enough is enough, I need to be a more diligent blog writer..(plus all the threats I received were pretty good motivation as well)..so here is me, attempting to be just a little bit better.