White Pumpkins

No, you're not seeing ghosts. Those really are white pumpkins, and not painted white either. My Mother-In-Law happened to spot these at a grocery store called Longo's the other day. The kids think they're spooktacular and can't wait to carve them!

Don't Lick The Ice

Finally, a moment to myself. I'm sitting on the couch watching the movie The Devil Wears Prada with a glass of red wine (can you believe it? I think I've finally come to like the stuff. Don't worry white wine, you haven't lost me yet) and a box of those little mini Kit Kat and Coffee Crisp bars that are supposed to be for Halloween but, oh well, I can always buy more.

Sorry, I haven't posted much in the last little while. Things have been hectic lately. Doing what? I don't know but when you have two kids everyday seems to be busy. Good busy, for the most part, but busy none the less.

Steve is out doing some sports pool thing with the guys and watching UFC because I'm sure it's THE BIGGEST FIGHT OF THE YEAR yet again. Bella has been sleeping for the last hour and a half and I just finished watching the movie Beetlejuice with Lucas. Now I'm waiting for him to wake-up in a cold sweat yelling BEETLEJUICE, BEETLEJUICE, BEETLEJUICE. His last words before he fell asleep, "If I had three blades on my skates it would make skating much easier."

And why might Lucas have skating on his mind? That would be because we decided it was about time we all go to the local rink together as a family and enjoy an hour of Public Skating. While I haven't skated in almost 15 years, I thought it was about time to prove to myself that MS hasn't turned my legs to jello just yet and that I can still stand on ice and glide around like a true Canadian. I actually didn't do too bad. No broken hip. No fingers sliced off by some speed demon on skates. No burnt tongue hot chocolate accidents. It was quite enjoyable.

To add to the excitement, it was Bella's first time on the ice. We put on those little Bob skates (the one's that strap onto your boots) and held her up under her arms as her legs flailed on the ice. She had a blast!

I heard myself more than once tell Lucas "Don't lick the ice". He thought it was fun to scrape his skates along the ice to create snow, touch it with his hand and then lick it off his fingers. Dude, haven't you heard of yellow snow? Shesh. Then he decided it was more fun to toss the snow down daddy's hole in his jeans. The giggles were infectious. Innocent child's play at its best.

I didn't skate long and it was exhausting but I had so much fun being out there with my family. Something I hope I can still do for a long time to come!

Physician's Formula Organic Wear Eye Shadow

I'm always looking for a good neutral eye shadow that I can wear all day long -- one that looks good both day and night. I was reading another blog where she mentioned an eye shadow she had started using so I decided to try it out too.

The line is called Physicians Formula Organic Wear and I picked up the eye shadow right at my local Walmart. I've also come across the line at drug stores and grocery stores too.

The shadow comes in a few different shades but I decided to try the one that's for brown eyes (I have blue eyes) since I was looking for a mocha colour. The round container fits in my palm perfectly and I love how the two colours, a mocha and lighter cream colour, are shaped into leaves -- just that little added something. The powder shadow blends smoothly and can be layered to intensify the look for night.

The bonus, it all comes in recycled packaging!

30 Bunches Of Celery In A Box

30 bunches of celery -- that's how much celery I cut up today to feed almost 750 students for part of tomorrow's Healthy Snack!

Thank goodness I like celery because after washing my hands a few times now, they still smell like celery.

Wedding Dress Princess Costume

Halloween 2008

Last year, my son asked what I was going to be for Halloween. I'm not one to dress-up but I'll do anything for my kids so I asked what he thought I should be.

"A princess," he replied.

So there I was, the day before Halloween, thinking how am I going to come up with a princess costume with so little time -- when I got an idea.

I ran upstairs to my closet pulled out my wedding dress that had been wrapped in plastic for years and tried it on. OK, it didn't fit as well as it did on my wedding day (it has been over 8 years). It was a bit loose around the top and a bit tight around the waist but, hey, it could work. I found a tiara I had from my stagette and pulled out one of my sparkly necklaces.

It worked out perfectly!

There were a few little girls that came to the door who were absolutely stunned. Their moms said they thought I was the real deal. They were just too cute!

If you never thought you would ever wear your wedding dress again, here's your chance! I had a blast wearing it that night and I'll definitely be wearing it again this Halloween!

We will end MS

Every so often I'll see an awareness message on TV about Multiple Sclerosis -- the one of the mom sitting in bed while the daughter brushes her mom's hair comes to mind. The other day I saw one for endMS.ca. One of the features on the site is a scrapbook (here) of videos, photos and stories filled with inspiration and determination -- some positive words to warm the heart!

Pink Jacket

I was never a bright colour person when it came to my wardrobe. I always played it safe -- gray, brown, navy, jeans. Slowly, I've been coming out of my shell. During my trip to Brooklyn to visit Sheba, she took me on a wonderful shopping adventure through the streets of New York. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun shopping! To add to the excitement, I saw this fuchsia jacket. I decided it was time to be daring and add some much needed colour to my closet. I'm so glad that I did! Now that the weather is cooler, I've brought out my little gem to add too the fall colours that seem to be in full swing everywhere this week.

Jacket: Forever 21
Striped Top: Forever 21
Pink Tank Top: H&M
Jeans: Le Garage



And that's not all. The inside is dotted with cute little flowers -- that little added something that made me love this jacket even more.

I am...

getting frustrated that all the wonderful things I see on blogs lately are only available in the US. Gah! We need a Target, damn it!

A beautiful Fall evening

Have I mentioned how much I love where we live? Of course I have (here, here, here, here and here and I'm sure a few other posts have me beaming with glee about our neighbourhood) but I must tell you again -- I LOVE IT HERE! Close to the lake and not too far from the city.

One of my favourite spots in our neighbourhood is along the Waterfront Trail that runs along Lake Ontario. There is the path to follow along, benches scattered along the way to sit and pause at the spectacular view of the lake and big trees surrounding you. It's breathtaking!

I was driving by today and just happened to have my camera with me to capture a beautiful fall evening.

If you click on this picture to make it bigger, in the distance you can see
the CN Tower in downtown Toronto

Keep on going!

One of my worries -- if I stop, I might not start again.

I take a break when I need to and do as much as I can, when I can.

Always look forward and keep on going!

Happy Thanksgiving!