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Still have Jetlag

I think this is the first time I can officially say I have jetlag.  Either that or I am just exhausted from a week of tending to Apple by myself (I did have a little help when Mom was there, but Apple just wanted to be with Mama) or from flying with two kids all day long.  We had another stellar trip with Westjet, I may just have to write them a letter saying Thanks.  The six AM flight out of Regina was uneventful and Apple slept, hooray!  Our three hour layover in Calgary was spent having breakfast and letting the kids play.  The time passed quickly and we were back on an airplane before I knew it.  Both Apple and J were sound asleep before take-off and I had a two hours to watch tv uninterrupted.  It was amazing.

As much as it pains me to leave my Sister and her family, I miss home and Hubby and despite J asking to move to Regina, I told him to talk to his Uncle about moving back here.  It was another great trip and J is alreay making plans for next year.

Here is a photo recap of our last few days.

Meeting up with fellow bloggers, Anna and Kami.

I won a little giveaway from Anna’s blog and she delivered it in person, or I should say her beautiful little girl delivered it to me.  Bling for my fridge!

I made a little purchase from Anna’s Etsy Shop.  It is a very beachy painting to me and it matches my decor, so I had  to make a purchase.

The Corner Gas Set.  They just started filming their last season.  My last two visits we intended to get out to the set, so this year we went due to the fact that they won’t be filming next year.  Unless of course they do the movie that we heard talk about in town.

One of the many photos I took of farms on the Praries.  There is something to be said for the flatness.  You can see for miles and miles.  Farms and buildings are the only things on the horizon, it is stunning and beautiful.

And the last photo for today, Mamalang and I were exchange partners for the Organizational Swaparooni.  Her package was waiting for me when I got home.  She found a beautiful set for my kitchen one to hold all the mail bills that come in the mail and the other for  business cards.  I love them.  They have already taken up residence beside my computer on our little half wall.  The colours  match our kitchen paint and family room colours perfectly.  Mamalang did a fantastic job picking this out for me.  And we found out we love the same beach!!  Now that doesn’t happen that I find someone who has even heard of my beach let alone loves it.  Thank you Mamalang.

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Categories: About Me, Gift Exchange, Organization, Playdates, Travel

A little while ago, Kailani over at An Island Life suggested and old fashioned gift exchange through snail yesterday (although it could have arrived Monday, but I forgot to check the mail box).
I was partnered with Lisa, from Sew what’s up? and got set on putting my package together. Not sure if has arrived at it’s destination, so I will just tell you the wonderful things that arrived in mine.
Lisa put together a package of really cool things.
I have some Sunset Red Popcorn and some Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil dip from her local farmers market (mmmm… can’t wait to try the dip) and a car candle shaped like a lighthouse. The car candle smells very yummy and I think it will keep our car nice and fresh for a while to come (I knew there was something yummy in there because my post box smelled like flowers when I opened it).
In addition to these treats, Lisa included some seeds from her garden for Spanish Bluebells, complete with a photo! I have the perfect spot to plant them (along the side of my house that was just waiting for the perfect plant or flower). I am so excited.
Also included are some very beachy stickers that J was coveting, but I am going to find the perfect spot for them, most likely with a photo from the beach in a frame. There are also three sheets of alphabet stickers, complete in totally beachy colours. And to top it off Lisa included a coupon for a Gillette Venus razor, which is perfect beause my last razor bit the dust on our vacation and I need a knew one to keep these legs nice and smooth.
So thank you very much Lisa, it was really fun to receive my package and see all the wonderful treasures that were awaiting me on the inside.
And thank you Kailani for arranging the exchange.
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