I love voice lessons!
I just have to say it out loud and write it down =) It's Thursday, which means voice lessons. I actually made it there, with the awful roads and weather making it a little tricky.
It has been such a blessing to have thoroughly enjoyed the last 5 weeks in my newest adventure. My teacher is absolutely wonderful and I leave her house having had a really fun time and challenged to want to learn more and improve! I can't wait to see what time and training will do with this voice of mine!
Monday, February 25, 2008
Baby Shower!
Tonight we had a fun night celebrating the coming arrival of a very special little person! We had a shower for Jacquie and Justice!
It is a ton of fun watching someone open a whole bunch of gifts! It is fun to be around a bunch of women sometimes =) And, it is great to eat party food!
Here are just a few peaks of the evening!
The gifts BEFORE
Jacquie giggling over the Peepee Teepees!
Opening a beautiful gift from her sister!
An amazing scrapbook!
And now a peak at the some of the friends!
The gifts AFTER
Tonight we had a fun night celebrating the coming arrival of a very special little person! We had a shower for Jacquie and Justice!
It is a ton of fun watching someone open a whole bunch of gifts! It is fun to be around a bunch of women sometimes =) And, it is great to eat party food!
Here are just a few peaks of the evening!
The gifts BEFORE
Jacquie giggling over the Peepee Teepees!
Opening a beautiful gift from her sister!
An amazing scrapbook!
And now a peak at the some of the friends!
The gifts AFTER
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Singing, singing and singing!
I had my first type of voice recital tonight! We had a Master Class where my teacher brought in another voice teacher to listen to us students sing and then commented with suggestions. The "master" of the night happened to be her mom who has been teaching voice for 45 years!
I haven't really been thinking about it too much, so I haven't been nervous. Until this evening. I got a little nervous just before leaving for the recital. Then, when we arrived and it started, I got SUPER nervous. I was more nervous for my piece than I was over any of the 3 surgeries I've had since August! I hate that feeling!
I was the third singer on the program. It was nice to see how it worked with the critiquing with the two students before me!
Well, I had more wavering in my voice than usual because of the nerves, I sang the wrong word in the exact spot that I had hoped not to and then there was my right leg. It was shaking like a leaf! Just the right one. And it was incredibly distracting!
But, Shane was a great cheerleader, like he always is! He is so supportive! He said I did great!
I am really pleased that I did it! It was a great experience and I'm proud of myself! It really reinforced to both Shane and myself that these voice lessons are an incredibly smart investment if I want to be singing in a House of Prayer context for many years to come!
Getting ready to leave for the recital!
You can see right up my nose and way down my throat! Attractive!
My husband is so hot!
I had my first type of voice recital tonight! We had a Master Class where my teacher brought in another voice teacher to listen to us students sing and then commented with suggestions. The "master" of the night happened to be her mom who has been teaching voice for 45 years!
I haven't really been thinking about it too much, so I haven't been nervous. Until this evening. I got a little nervous just before leaving for the recital. Then, when we arrived and it started, I got SUPER nervous. I was more nervous for my piece than I was over any of the 3 surgeries I've had since August! I hate that feeling!
I was the third singer on the program. It was nice to see how it worked with the critiquing with the two students before me!
Well, I had more wavering in my voice than usual because of the nerves, I sang the wrong word in the exact spot that I had hoped not to and then there was my right leg. It was shaking like a leaf! Just the right one. And it was incredibly distracting!
But, Shane was a great cheerleader, like he always is! He is so supportive! He said I did great!
I am really pleased that I did it! It was a great experience and I'm proud of myself! It really reinforced to both Shane and myself that these voice lessons are an incredibly smart investment if I want to be singing in a House of Prayer context for many years to come!
Getting ready to leave for the recital!
You can see right up my nose and way down my throat! Attractive!
My husband is so hot!
Monday, February 18, 2008
Family Day...
Today wasn't feeling like a holiday, but after returning from Sanctuary this morning and seeing faces that we don't always get to see because of the holiday, it is starting to have a holiday feel to the day. It makes me feel relaxed!
So, my brother is over. He spent last night at our place and was going to head home this afternoon, but he's going to stay another night and hang with us! We're going to relax, study, read and enjoy each other's company! I'm sure the boys will pull out hockey or football on the playstation sometime today. It's entertaining to watch them play!
I'm in the mood to dive into a little more Song of Solomon today. I've been on a book of Joel kick lately and have centered most of my study/teaching time to that book. I'm trying to balance the urgency side (Joel) with the intimacy side (Song of Solomon). It is a fun combo!
Have a wonderful, relaxing holiday Manitobans!
Today wasn't feeling like a holiday, but after returning from Sanctuary this morning and seeing faces that we don't always get to see because of the holiday, it is starting to have a holiday feel to the day. It makes me feel relaxed!
So, my brother is over. He spent last night at our place and was going to head home this afternoon, but he's going to stay another night and hang with us! We're going to relax, study, read and enjoy each other's company! I'm sure the boys will pull out hockey or football on the playstation sometime today. It's entertaining to watch them play!
I'm in the mood to dive into a little more Song of Solomon today. I've been on a book of Joel kick lately and have centered most of my study/teaching time to that book. I'm trying to balance the urgency side (Joel) with the intimacy side (Song of Solomon). It is a fun combo!
Have a wonderful, relaxing holiday Manitobans!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
Ahhh...the day is coming to a close and I'm feeling very loved by my wonderful husband! Shane did a great job today! I'll fill you in with the details.
We awoke this morning to start the day off right, with a snuggle and my morning voice singing some rendition of "happy valentine's day" made into a song. We got ready, did a few things around the house and headed out for our Valentine's Day Date.
First stop was at U Puttz, a glow mini-golfing place! We had a lot of fun together and it was great to be the only customers in the entire place at 12:30pm on a Thursday! We got some fun pictures!
Then we headed to Earl's in St.Vital for a great lunch! That Pan Bread as garlic bread is awesome! We really enjoyed the atmosphere this time and the company and conversation was lovely =)
We headed to the mall as Shane wanted to show me a gift he had wanted for buy me! So, we left the mall not too much later with a lovely gift for me! How sweet! Shane bought me a very nice sweater!
Then we made a pit-stop at Sobey's for milk, as we are normal married people in the midst of a romantic date together!
Then it was off to the movie store to rent a movie for later that evening. We ended up renting No Reservations...more on that later in this play-by-play!
We headed home, as I had to leave shortly for voice lessons, which I must add, I LOVE!
On the way home, I picked up Shane and we headed to Subway to pick up Valentine's Day supper as Shane was previously planning on cooking me dinner, but is still feeling under the weather...
We had Subway at home and watched the end of the news. We finished the evening with the movie we had rented. It wasn't great. Slow, a little boring and kinda depressing. Not one that I would suggest.
Now we will do the usual and have tea together before bed!
What a lovely Valentine's Day and I have the best valentine!
Ahhh...the day is coming to a close and I'm feeling very loved by my wonderful husband! Shane did a great job today! I'll fill you in with the details.
We awoke this morning to start the day off right, with a snuggle and my morning voice singing some rendition of "happy valentine's day" made into a song. We got ready, did a few things around the house and headed out for our Valentine's Day Date.
First stop was at U Puttz, a glow mini-golfing place! We had a lot of fun together and it was great to be the only customers in the entire place at 12:30pm on a Thursday! We got some fun pictures!
Then we headed to Earl's in St.Vital for a great lunch! That Pan Bread as garlic bread is awesome! We really enjoyed the atmosphere this time and the company and conversation was lovely =)
We headed to the mall as Shane wanted to show me a gift he had wanted for buy me! So, we left the mall not too much later with a lovely gift for me! How sweet! Shane bought me a very nice sweater!
Then we made a pit-stop at Sobey's for milk, as we are normal married people in the midst of a romantic date together!
Then it was off to the movie store to rent a movie for later that evening. We ended up renting No Reservations...more on that later in this play-by-play!
We headed home, as I had to leave shortly for voice lessons, which I must add, I LOVE!
On the way home, I picked up Shane and we headed to Subway to pick up Valentine's Day supper as Shane was previously planning on cooking me dinner, but is still feeling under the weather...
We had Subway at home and watched the end of the news. We finished the evening with the movie we had rented. It wasn't great. Slow, a little boring and kinda depressing. Not one that I would suggest.
Now we will do the usual and have tea together before bed!
What a lovely Valentine's Day and I have the best valentine!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Birthday Celebration #2!
To finish off this year's celebrations, we spent a few more hours together! We got beautiful and relaxing pedicures!
First lunch at our apartment!
Then to Giselle's School for pedicures!
I've developed really ticklish feet as an adult!
Tomorrow is one last family birthday celebration at mom's for supper. Otherwise, the birthday plans are complete!
To finish off this year's celebrations, we spent a few more hours together! We got beautiful and relaxing pedicures!
First lunch at our apartment!
Then to Giselle's School for pedicures!
I've developed really ticklish feet as an adult!
Tomorrow is one last family birthday celebration at mom's for supper. Otherwise, the birthday plans are complete!
Saturday, February 09, 2008
Steph's Birthday Celebration #1 - Warning! Many pictures!
Steph and I had a wonderful day together! I put together a type of treasure hunt, where she had clues to read throughout the day. We started by heading to Pineridge Hollow for a wonderful lunch, amidst the "travel not advised" road conditions! And I'm so glad we did! The atmosphere, food, company and conversation were lovely!
Then we were supposed to head over to St.Vital Park to go skating. Well, it is STINKIN' COLD today! So, we headed to the Forks to look around!
Then it was off to Pharaoh's "Hideaway From The Everyday" Spa on an exclusive resort in Egypt! We had facials, complete with the cucumbers over our eyes and lay on our beach towels in the sun to the sound of Norah Jones =)
It was time for supper! We can't leave tradition alone, so it was time for brunch! Our favorite....waffles, white sauce and berries! Mmmmmmm!!!
Then it was off to get another favorite....slurpees and 5 cent candies from 7-11!!! We got cozy in comfy clothes and watched a chick flick, Sydney White, a spoof off Snow White. We laughed ourselves silly in a few scenes and had to pause the movie to laugh. Unfortunately, the ending was a little inappropriate =(
Here are the ladies after the party =) And a shot of the birthday girl with the treasure hunt clues!
Happy early birthday Steph! I had a wonderful day with you!
Steph and I had a wonderful day together! I put together a type of treasure hunt, where she had clues to read throughout the day. We started by heading to Pineridge Hollow for a wonderful lunch, amidst the "travel not advised" road conditions! And I'm so glad we did! The atmosphere, food, company and conversation were lovely!
Then we were supposed to head over to St.Vital Park to go skating. Well, it is STINKIN' COLD today! So, we headed to the Forks to look around!
Then it was off to Pharaoh's "Hideaway From The Everyday" Spa on an exclusive resort in Egypt! We had facials, complete with the cucumbers over our eyes and lay on our beach towels in the sun to the sound of Norah Jones =)
It was time for supper! We can't leave tradition alone, so it was time for brunch! Our favorite....waffles, white sauce and berries! Mmmmmmm!!!
Then it was off to get another favorite....slurpees and 5 cent candies from 7-11!!! We got cozy in comfy clothes and watched a chick flick, Sydney White, a spoof off Snow White. We laughed ourselves silly in a few scenes and had to pause the movie to laugh. Unfortunately, the ending was a little inappropriate =(
Here are the ladies after the party =) And a shot of the birthday girl with the treasure hunt clues!
Happy early birthday Steph! I had a wonderful day with you!
Thursday, February 07, 2008
Shane's poor head....the saga continues....
Well, December 15 it started. Shane got a concussion on the way in to the first Christmas family gathering of the season.
Daily headaches followed amongst other side effects.
December 31, Shane hit his head again on the way to get the mail.
More headaches have continued.
Tuesday to Wednesday during the night....well....I somehow manage to head butt my husband hard in the right temple. He saw stars and I rolled over and slept on!
Wednesday morning and afternoon, Shane is feeling quite sick, has a really bad headache and actually pukes!
Did I add to the head trauma in the middle of the night? Oh, my poor husband!
Well, December 15 it started. Shane got a concussion on the way in to the first Christmas family gathering of the season.
Daily headaches followed amongst other side effects.
December 31, Shane hit his head again on the way to get the mail.
More headaches have continued.
Tuesday to Wednesday during the night....well....I somehow manage to head butt my husband hard in the right temple. He saw stars and I rolled over and slept on!
Wednesday morning and afternoon, Shane is feeling quite sick, has a really bad headache and actually pukes!
Did I add to the head trauma in the middle of the night? Oh, my poor husband!
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Pictures of the Hotel Weekend....better late than never!
Shane and I coming down the slide!
And hurt ourselves! Ouch!
Steph and Shaun hanging out...literally =)
Early birthday celebrations at Red Lobster!
Mom blowing out her candle!
Steph blowing out her candle! (They share a bday!)
The family together before we parted from a lovely and relaxing weekend! Until next year!
Shane and I coming down the slide!
And hurt ourselves! Ouch!
Steph and Shaun hanging out...literally =)
Early birthday celebrations at Red Lobster!
Mom blowing out her candle!
Steph blowing out her candle! (They share a bday!)
The family together before we parted from a lovely and relaxing weekend! Until next year!
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Monday, February 04, 2008
This side of heaven...or at least life on this earth prior to the return of Jesus....
Man, there has been bad news after bad news these last 2 weeks. The death of a baby, the death of a young woman, someone being diagnosed with cancer and someone having a horrific car accident. What is going on?!
There is so much that needs prayer. I long for the day when wrong things are made right and when there is no more bad news! I long for the day when we get to be with Jesus and He wipes every tear from our eyes. For now, I trust in Him and pray....
The safest place is in the palm of His hand. That's where I want to rest.
Man, there has been bad news after bad news these last 2 weeks. The death of a baby, the death of a young woman, someone being diagnosed with cancer and someone having a horrific car accident. What is going on?!
There is so much that needs prayer. I long for the day when wrong things are made right and when there is no more bad news! I long for the day when we get to be with Jesus and He wipes every tear from our eyes. For now, I trust in Him and pray....
The safest place is in the palm of His hand. That's where I want to rest.
Friday, February 01, 2008
Off to the Hotel for the Weekend!
Like we do each year, my mom, the siblings, Shane and I are off to a hotel this weekend to relax, eat, swim and be together. It is our Christmas present from my mom each year and we love it!
I am totally looking forward to it! Even though we're not even leaving the City, it feels like we're going away for a bit! So nice!
Hot tub here I come!
Like we do each year, my mom, the siblings, Shane and I are off to a hotel this weekend to relax, eat, swim and be together. It is our Christmas present from my mom each year and we love it!
I am totally looking forward to it! Even though we're not even leaving the City, it feels like we're going away for a bit! So nice!
Hot tub here I come!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
The Millennial Kingdom....fascinating!
Tonight was our third session of Omega. The group of ladies that we have this round is awesome! Fabulous people! The questions and discussions are great!
Tonight we learnt about the Millennial Kingdom. I've heard this exact teaching 4 times over and still am both shocked and excited by the truth of the Word of God.
Knowing what is to come is such motivation to live rightly now! Forgiveness is the door into the Kingdom....not the whole story! There is so much more!
How exciting!
Tonight was our third session of Omega. The group of ladies that we have this round is awesome! Fabulous people! The questions and discussions are great!
Tonight we learnt about the Millennial Kingdom. I've heard this exact teaching 4 times over and still am both shocked and excited by the truth of the Word of God.
Knowing what is to come is such motivation to live rightly now! Forgiveness is the door into the Kingdom....not the whole story! There is so much more!
How exciting!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Here we go....Physio!
Today I started physio again for the new year of 2008. Post-op physiotherapy started!
How I love my physiotherapist! She is wonderful! The benefits of continuity of care....she knows my wrist so well and has walked with me since February of last year with my whole wrist issue. I trust her more than anyone in the area of my wrist because she knows it so well!
We didn't do much with this lovely wrist today, as it is still trying to heal up and scar up since surgery. I did some ROM (range of motion) and am feeling a little sore this evening.
Back to the torture in the next few weeks! But it is for a good cause!
Today I started physio again for the new year of 2008. Post-op physiotherapy started!
How I love my physiotherapist! She is wonderful! The benefits of continuity of care....she knows my wrist so well and has walked with me since February of last year with my whole wrist issue. I trust her more than anyone in the area of my wrist because she knows it so well!
We didn't do much with this lovely wrist today, as it is still trying to heal up and scar up since surgery. I did some ROM (range of motion) and am feeling a little sore this evening.
Back to the torture in the next few weeks! But it is for a good cause!
Monday, January 28, 2008
The Wind is a Blowin'...
Sometimes I enjoy a good storm. My husband sure does!
I kinda like the creaking and blowing sounds that the wind causes our apartment building to make! It's so nice to be in a warm home when you hear those sounds.
Thankfully, with the new windows we got in October, there is a no more of the rattling noises when the wind picks up! I sure don't miss that noise!
Ah...the joys of Manitoba winters and apartment buildings =)
Sometimes I enjoy a good storm. My husband sure does!
I kinda like the creaking and blowing sounds that the wind causes our apartment building to make! It's so nice to be in a warm home when you hear those sounds.
Thankfully, with the new windows we got in October, there is a no more of the rattling noises when the wind picks up! I sure don't miss that noise!
Ah...the joys of Manitoba winters and apartment buildings =)
Friday, January 25, 2008
Date Night!
I sure do love date night! And, I enjoyed watching The Game Plan with my hubbie tonight! It was fun!
Whether it's a walk in summer, a movie rental, a night at the kitchen table working on a puzzle together or a date at the ballet (because after watching the movie I'm in the mood to go to the ballet), I sure do like the guy I married 3 and a half years ago! I hope to have date nights for a very long time with the man I love!
I sure do love date night! And, I enjoyed watching The Game Plan with my hubbie tonight! It was fun!
Whether it's a walk in summer, a movie rental, a night at the kitchen table working on a puzzle together or a date at the ballet (because after watching the movie I'm in the mood to go to the ballet), I sure do like the guy I married 3 and a half years ago! I hope to have date nights for a very long time with the man I love!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Orientation
It's 8:30pm Thursday night. There are 19 people in my living room. It's Orientation Night for Sanctuary House of Prayer and our living room is the location for it this time around.
A few months ago, we fit in Starbuck's with 5 people. Now there are many more people who are here to hear about who we are as Sanctuary and why we exist. They would have taken over the whole coffee shop and even then not had enough chairs. People are sitting on our chairs, couches, stools and the floor because there is not enough space.
That is the Lord.
It's 8:30pm Thursday night. There are 19 people in my living room. It's Orientation Night for Sanctuary House of Prayer and our living room is the location for it this time around.
A few months ago, we fit in Starbuck's with 5 people. Now there are many more people who are here to hear about who we are as Sanctuary and why we exist. They would have taken over the whole coffee shop and even then not had enough chairs. People are sitting on our chairs, couches, stools and the floor because there is not enough space.
That is the Lord.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
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