The Busy Bee that is ME

A brief sypnosis of the going ons of my life lately and then maybe you'll go easy on me for not posting as of late.

1. Jack is walking...which in turn means I am now RUNNING! He is growing way too fast for my liking. I often catch myself just staring at him in awe of how much he has grown and what a little boy he is turning into. He now says Doggie, Daddy, Mama, Stinky, Puppy and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Okay obviously not so much the last word but it's so fun to say and type out at the same time I couldn't help myself.

2. I started another Accounting course last week. I'm pretty pumped and excited about that. I'm hoping to finish another one come the winter so that I can start my own "Yes I actually enjoy doing taxes and would love to do yours" business come April.

3. I started a business with my cutie patootie cousin in law Mandy. I am CRAFTING! Yes that is right. Don't wipe your eyes or try to look closer at your computer screen, you read correctly, I am crafting. I never thought that word would EVER be used to describe me but alas, I'm trying my darndest to join the crafty club. I've been a wannabe for years and decided to just jump right in....with the help of Mandy's amazing sewing skills. More details about our venture later but we finally came up with a name...Jack & Olive. (koodos to Liz for that one) I love it! It has such a vintage feel about it.

4. Mike and I are trying to figure out our lives. No big thing really. HAHAHA He has decided to pursue policing. He is preparing right now to take two really big tests come the end of October so keep him in your prayers for us. I'm really hoping that he gets in....and not just because he'll have access to and be wearing a uniform...Rrraaawr ;) He has figured out in the last little while that he is just not a desk job kind of guy. He needs to be out and about, a-movin' and a-shakin' and this career path really interests him. Guess I'll have to start being on my bestest behaviour soon. (uh huh, right, like that's gonna happen ;)

So there you have it. A Busy little bee, that is me! and I'm lovin' every minute of it except the lack of sleep and the fact that my house looks like the same tornado keeps coming by everyday but mess gives it character right? hahaha..at least that is what I keep telling myself.


Here are some pictures to help tell my going ons as of late.


Happy 30th Birthday to me. My darling sister in laws decorated the house for me.





..and yes they used leftover bridal shower balloons and crossed out the wedding bells. I thought it was hilarious!



mmmm banana pancakes for breakfast and I got to eat them off of the Ryan birthday plate.



My birthday present - a Tahitian Pearl Necklace. I LOVED these when I saw them in Hawaii but they were SOOOOO expensive. Mike surprised me. Aw shucks.


We drove into the city (Toronto) for dinner. I LOVE TORONTO!


Peek a boo, here I am Mom!


So innocent right??...think again


Note to self - do not leave package of just bought toilet paper out!


Hawaii! Really I could just post a gzillion pictures but then it might make you fall asleep which might possibly cause a pool of drool to form which would in turn seep into your computer and potentially cause a lot of damage and I don't want to be responsible for that so here are a few teasers.


The BEAUTIFUL couple with Mama and Papa Ryan. Her dress was one of the most beautiful I've ever seen.


Island of Oahu.


Doesn't the bridal bouquet really bring out his eyes?


Oh palm trees, how I love thee!


The Ryan Clan - best in laws EVER!

and that's all folks!