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16 years ago
Monday, December 25, 2006
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
Merry Christmas from our house to yours!! We are spending Christmas Day at home this year, and I think I could get used to this! Everything is so relaxed - no rushing around. It's quite nice.
We had our turkey dinner last night, and for my first bird - I have to say it turned out pretty good!! Yum!! Today we're having the leftovers and tomorrow morning we leave for Regina.
2006 has been good to us. The year was busy - but fun!!
In January I was promoted to Specialist at my work, this is an entry level management position and while challenging - I find it to be extremely rewarding as well. I really enjoy each and every one of my co-workers and couldn't have a better work environment.
In May Allan went to a Design/Build studio in Minnedosa where he helped in designing & building a park and developing the school grounds of the local Elementary school, he had a lot of fun on the project and was recognized for his hard work.
While Allan was in Minnedosa, the girls and I spent a week in Regina, had lots of fun!!
Allan spent the summer working in Saskatoon at Stantec - an Architectural firm. He had a great time and learned a lot. His work was even on the front page of the Saskatoon Star Pheonix in November.
Allan came home every weekend in the summer, as well as we had lots of help from his family. Jennifer and Haylee came out for a week, Joan came out for a week and Laura came out for a week. Then Madison spent the last week of the summer in Saskatchewan at Granny & Grandpa's cabin. We couldn't have survived the summer without you guys!!
In September Madison started Kindergarten! She absolutely loves it! Her teacher is wonderful which helps a lot. Madison is already reading about 20 words and can sound out even more.
In November Allan received an extremely large bursary which paid off his Manitoba Student Loan. *phew* What a load off of our shoulders!
Allan also won 3rd place in a Design competition for Barkman Concrete last month.
Annika is doing great - very outgoing and friendly. She loves to sing and surprises us with all of the songs she knows. It seems like she only needs to hear something once to commit it to memory.
We are looking forward to 2007 and what it will bring. Allan graduates this year - which is exciting on its own!
Happy Holidays,
Love Sarah, Allan, Madison and Annika
We had our turkey dinner last night, and for my first bird - I have to say it turned out pretty good!! Yum!! Today we're having the leftovers and tomorrow morning we leave for Regina.
2006 has been good to us. The year was busy - but fun!!
In January I was promoted to Specialist at my work, this is an entry level management position and while challenging - I find it to be extremely rewarding as well. I really enjoy each and every one of my co-workers and couldn't have a better work environment.
In May Allan went to a Design/Build studio in Minnedosa where he helped in designing & building a park and developing the school grounds of the local Elementary school, he had a lot of fun on the project and was recognized for his hard work.
While Allan was in Minnedosa, the girls and I spent a week in Regina, had lots of fun!!
Allan spent the summer working in Saskatoon at Stantec - an Architectural firm. He had a great time and learned a lot. His work was even on the front page of the Saskatoon Star Pheonix in November.
Allan came home every weekend in the summer, as well as we had lots of help from his family. Jennifer and Haylee came out for a week, Joan came out for a week and Laura came out for a week. Then Madison spent the last week of the summer in Saskatchewan at Granny & Grandpa's cabin. We couldn't have survived the summer without you guys!!
In September Madison started Kindergarten! She absolutely loves it! Her teacher is wonderful which helps a lot. Madison is already reading about 20 words and can sound out even more.
In November Allan received an extremely large bursary which paid off his Manitoba Student Loan. *phew* What a load off of our shoulders!
Allan also won 3rd place in a Design competition for Barkman Concrete last month.
Annika is doing great - very outgoing and friendly. She loves to sing and surprises us with all of the songs she knows. It seems like she only needs to hear something once to commit it to memory.
We are looking forward to 2007 and what it will bring. Allan graduates this year - which is exciting on its own!
Happy Holidays,
Love Sarah, Allan, Madison and Annika
Monday, December 11, 2006
Saskatoon vs. Winnipeg - Take 1
What $169,000 will buy you in Saskatoon.
Beautiful 1800 sq ft. two storey Open Concept, Kitchen/Dining with island, upgraded kitchen and trim package throughout, 3 bathrooms, professionally finished basement, excellent street appeal.
In a neighbourhood I would want to live in I must add!
What $165,000 will buy you in Winnipeg.Just move in and enjoy this unique 1 1/2 stry home in River Park South close to all conveniences including schools and parks. Main floor features large living room or could be combination living-dining room, spacious eat in kitchen with oak cabinets plus built in dishwasher, closet and 4 pce ensuite, upstairs, with 2 bedrooms and 4 pce bathroom. Full basement is unfinished and awaits your finishing touches. Extra's include central air, shed, garden area, apple tree, patio area, fenced yard & 2 car parking.
Again, in a neighbourhood I would want to live in.
The Holiday
Last night I went to see The Holiday with Anita and Rebecca.
The movie seemed promising, with a great cast of Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black. It's about two woman who are trying to get over past boyfriends and find themselves in the real world. They decide to switch homes over Christmas in hopes to not feel lonely having nobody to share the holidays with.
The movie was good, it really was. A good tear jerker of a film. However - so many parts just did NOT make sense. Without ruining the film for those who haven't seen it, Olivia and Sophie having their own telephone numbers, really? Staying at his sister's after nights out at the pub a few times a week?? Driving in the car for 3 minutes and then having to run across the town for 30 minutes when you get out??
Maybe I am putting too much thought into what was a good movie. But many parts just did not make sense!
If you see it - let me know what you think!
Friday, December 08, 2006
Jobs, Jobs, Everywhere!
Allan received his second job offer today.
Three months away from being finished with classes, about 9 months away from being finished his Thesis and done with school COMPLETELY and he already has two firms wanting him when he's done.
Thank God the past six years of University have paid off.
Three months away from being finished with classes, about 9 months away from being finished his Thesis and done with school COMPLETELY and he already has two firms wanting him when he's done.
Thank God the past six years of University have paid off.
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Madison's Parent Teacher Interview
Yesterday was Madison's first Parent Teacher Interview. Well, I guess it was Allan and my's first Parent Teacher Interview, not Madison's. But, it was about Madison, and it was great!
She is right on track, if not a bit ahead, with the rest of her class. She can write her name, write all of the letters A-Z and numbers 1-10. She can count to 100 and pick any letter out of the alphabet. She can write about 10 words and can read around 25.
We got to see the things that she has been doing this year in school - wow, what an eye opener! I really am old ROFL!
One thing was the self portrait that they drew of themselves in September. In June they will draw another beside and compare how they've changed in skill, like drawing fingers, etc.
Well - I can remember doing this in Kindergarten MYSELF and now my DAUGHTER is doing it. Wow!
Allan was a bit worried about her shyness but the teacher says she always volunteers answers and asks questions and is very involved with her peers. Daycare has definitely done her a lot of good. When she started Daycare in September 2005 she wouldn't talk to the teachers at all. She would talk to 1 or 2 kids and that was it!
Tuesday is the Christmas Concert - I can't wait!!
Sarah
She is right on track, if not a bit ahead, with the rest of her class. She can write her name, write all of the letters A-Z and numbers 1-10. She can count to 100 and pick any letter out of the alphabet. She can write about 10 words and can read around 25.
We got to see the things that she has been doing this year in school - wow, what an eye opener! I really am old ROFL!
One thing was the self portrait that they drew of themselves in September. In June they will draw another beside and compare how they've changed in skill, like drawing fingers, etc.
Well - I can remember doing this in Kindergarten MYSELF and now my DAUGHTER is doing it. Wow!
Allan was a bit worried about her shyness but the teacher says she always volunteers answers and asks questions and is very involved with her peers. Daycare has definitely done her a lot of good. When she started Daycare in September 2005 she wouldn't talk to the teachers at all. She would talk to 1 or 2 kids and that was it!
Tuesday is the Christmas Concert - I can't wait!!
Sarah
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