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Archives for December 2009

we’ve been invaded! #chickenpox

December 30, 2009 by Wendy S

Muchkin has the Chicken Pox.

When I have had enough sleep and a lot less whiny people around me, I’ll be back to post the wonderful details.

Until then, I leave you with this…

Filed Under: Life, Uncategorized

Christmas in Heaven

December 23, 2009 by Wendy S

Even with all the excitement leading up to Christmas, part of me is sad that my Dad isn’t with us anymore.  This poem makes me feel a little better knowing he is at peace.


Christmas In Heaven

 
I see the countless CHRISTMAS TREES around the world below
with tiny lights like HEAVEN’S STARS reflecting on the snow.
 
The sight is so SPECTACULAR please wipe away that tear
for I am spending CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS CHRIST this year.
 
I hear the many CHRISTMAS SONGS that people hold so dear
but the SOUND OF MUSIC can’t compare with the CHRISTMAS CHOIR up here.I have no words to tell you of the JOY their voices bring
for it is beyond description to HEAR THE ANGELS SING.

I know HOW MUCH YOU MISS ME, I see the pain inside your heart
for I am spending CHRISTMAS WITH JESUS CHRIST this year.

I can’t tell you of the SPLENDOR or the PEACE here in this place
Can you just imagine CHRISTMAS WITH OUR SAVIOR face to face

I’ll ask him to LIFT YOUR SPIRIT as I tell him of your love
so then PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER as you lift your eyes above.

Please let your HEARTS BE JOYFUL and let your SPIRIT SING
for I am spending CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN and I’m walking WITH THE KING.

~ by Wanda Bencke
© Copyright 1999
 

Merry Christmas, Daddy!  I miss you.

Filed Under: faith hope love, family, Life Tagged With: Christmas, dad, death, Heaven, loss

nothing beats dancers on roller skates

December 21, 2009 by Wendy S

Saturday morning. Peanut says to me, “Mommy, I loved the dancers on roller skates!”

And all I could do was laugh.

“You loved the ice skaters?” was my reply.

“Yes, the ice skaters”


Friday night we got to go see Disney on Ice: Princess Classics and we had a great time!

We sat in row 7!!  I was shocked at how awesome our seats were…

We got there 5 minutes before the show started.  That worked out well because we were able to avoid purchasing over-priced pink souvenirs and snacks.  (Sorry, Feld Entertainment, but $20 for a t-shirt that she’ll out-grow in 6 months is hard to swallow)

Here we are waiting for the show to start:

They covered all the Princess… Jasmine, Aurora, Snow White, Mulan, Ariel, Belle, and of course Cinderella (she was after intermission).

And Peanut just took it all in:

Here are some pics of the awesome costumes:

The quality of the pictures aren’t that great because I had only take my little point-and-shoot camera with me. You weren’t supposed to have any cameras. However the mom sitting 2 rows behind me had a nice DSLR with a telephoto lens. Guess that’s what I get for following the rules.

I highly recommend this show. The costumes, the set, the special effects are all so amazing. The girls loved it!

You can still get the awesome Mom Central Family package of tickets through Ticketmaster.

Toronto Area families can get four tickets for $44 Monday-Friday (excluding Friday evening), and $4 off tickets for all weekend performances.

  • The tickets can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.ca/ and by entering the MCC code in the “MC promotion” box when purchasing tickets.
  • Minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each during the week and $4 off on weekends.
  • Offer not valid on Rinkside or VIP seating.
  • Cannot be combined with other offers. Service Charges, facility and handling fees will apply. 
  • The Disney on Ice show has a Toronto Facebook fan page.   Head over to their page, become a fan and get a chance to win some tickets.

    I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Feld Entertainment. Mom Central will be sending me tickets and a gift to thank me for taking the time to participate. 
    I am also part of their Feld Family Activator program.

    Thank you again, Mom Central and Feld Entertainment for letting me be apart of such a wonderful campaign!!

    Filed Under: family, fun, momcentral, munchkin, peanut, photos

    nothing beats dancers on roller skates

    December 21, 2009 by Wendy S

    Saturday morning. Peanut says to me, “Mommy, I loved the dancers on roller skates!”

    And all I could do was laugh.

    “You loved the ice skaters?” was my reply.

    “Yes, the ice skaters”


    Friday night we got to go see Disney on Ice: Princess Classics and we had a great time!

    We sat in row 7!!  I was shocked at how awesome our seats were…

    We got there 5 minutes before the show started.  That worked out well because we were able to avoid purchasing over-priced pink souvenirs and snacks.  (Sorry, Feld Entertainment, but $20 for a t-shirt that she’ll out-grow in 6 months is hard to swallow)

    Here we are waiting for the show to start:

    They covered all the Princess… Jasmine, Aurora, Snow White, Mulan, Ariel, Belle, and of course Cinderella (she was after intermission).

    And Peanut just took it all in:

    Here are some pics of the awesome costumes:

    The quality of the pictures aren’t that great because I had only take my little point-and-shoot camera with me. You weren’t supposed to have any cameras. However the mom sitting 2 rows behind me had a nice DSLR with a telephoto lens. Guess that’s what I get for following the rules.

    I highly recommend this show. The costumes, the set, the special effects are all so amazing. The girls loved it!

    You can still get the awesome Mom Central Family package of tickets through Ticketmaster.

    Toronto Area families can get four tickets for $44 Monday-Friday (excluding Friday evening), and $4 off tickets for all weekend performances.

  • The tickets can be purchased from http://www.ticketmaster.ca/ and by entering the MCC code in the “MC promotion” box when purchasing tickets.
  • Minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each during the week and $4 off on weekends.
  • Offer not valid on Rinkside or VIP seating.
  • Cannot be combined with other offers. Service Charges, facility and handling fees will apply. 
  • The Disney on Ice show has a Toronto Facebook fan page.   Head over to their page, become a fan and get a chance to win some tickets.

    I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Feld Entertainment. Mom Central will be sending me tickets and a gift to thank me for taking the time to participate. 
    I am also part of their Feld Family Activator program.

    Thank you again, Mom Central and Feld Entertainment for letting me be apart of such a wonderful campaign!!

    Filed Under: family, fun, munchkin, peanut Tagged With: momcentral, photo

    tonight’s THE night

    December 18, 2009 by Wendy S

    Tonight is the night that I become the best mom on the planet.  They don’t know it yet, but tonight Munchkin and Peanut are going to see

    They are going to be so excited! 

    Big thank you to Mom Central for this awesome opportunity.  Click back to this post to see how you can get a deal on tickets.

    What’s neat is over the last little while I’ve come across a few other bloggers who will be there tonight:

    • Her Bad Mother
    • Ladybug Soup 
    • Crumbs in the Minivan

    Who else is going???

    Filed Under: fun, momcentral

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