Christmas

Good Evening all....Hope you all had a wonderful Chistmas together...We had a very nice Christmas ..We got together Christmas eve with our good friends Beth and John...Their first Christmas together as a married couple...We had a great evening..We had a dinner called Gourmet..You sort of cook your food with these little pans and bunson burners..You make like stir frys and wraps with beef or chicken or pork and veggies...It was really fun ....Christmas day we opened presents with the boys in the morning and later in the day we headed to my sister and brother-in-laws for dinner and the evening...The boys got spoiled ....My hubby LOVED his fish camera and can not wait to put it to good use ice fishing...Which officially opens the 1st of January ...Or when the ice is frozen enough to be safe...Which my safe and the guys safe are two different things lol ..So needless to say we had a nice Christmas and are ready for some company in a few days who are coming for New Years to visit...Can not wait to see everyone...!!! Have a nice evening and until next time...

Our basement...

Hello all...Just wanted to share our basment that is currently under construction...Well it all began in June of this year...We had a partial basment that was unfinished...Our house was a cottage at one time and was only about 700 square feet ...15 years ago they added an addition and basment ..So there was a crawl space under the back end of the house..Soooooooo..My constuction husband decided to dig out the crawl space and add a full walkout basement..Well it was quite and undertaking and experience and let me tell you a few sleepless nights...When they dug they hit a main water source and it was a little scary for a few days with our house up on (I call stilts) and the ground eroding underneath...Yes scary..But now its all done and all went well...Needless to say...So now it is strapping it out and building interior walls ..We hope to have a sort of utility room for freezers washer dryer etc...A spare bedroom for when we have company..(well needed)..A bathroom, and family room..And the old existing part is going to be a MUDROOM..Well needed in this house for boots and snowmobile suits and ETC.......And the furnace room for storage wood etc..So yes it is adding alot of extra space..I am REALLY excited for the extra space...So my hubby has been working on it all week...He is very determined when he puts his mind to somethingand we might even be using it before this winter is over...Now that is exciting....Well I posted a few pictures of when it was being dug out his past summer and the current pictures of the work right now...Have a wonderful day and weekend.....Till next time...

Snowing Again...!!!!

Good day all....Yes thats right it is snowing again...The faithful weather man predicted 4 cms ...But I think its more like 6 inches...lol..But yes we have gotten ALOT of snow so far this year ...I think if it keeps going we will break some records for snowfall ..My hubby took the snowmobile out for a little run Monday and he got stuck about 3 times...The snow on the lake is about 3 feet deep..He was trying to make a path out back down to the lake but the snow is just too deep...Will have to figure out a way to get the ice hut out this year...He will find a way I am sure....I bought him ..(He does not read my blog..) a fish camera for ice fishing...You can actually see the fish swim up to the lines and see how big they are and when they are biting...He will be very excited..I am a little worried it might keep him awake at night thinking about that the big ONE got away..Now that he will actually be able to see it...lol..Oh well I am officially done shopping ..Went to Walmart this morning at about 630am and got some odds and ends and then I did my groceries and do not have to got back to town again..YEAH..!!!!!!!!!..I have some baking to do and some housecleaning ..But thats OK..I bought the game Cranium to play when we have company for New Years...It looks like a lot of fun...Well I had better get busy while my littlest man is still asleep...But have a great Wednesday...And 5 more days till Christmas....Till next time...

So excited..!!!!!

Good Evening all...We here in the North are doing great...It is VERY snowy here...We have about 8-10 inches already and it is still snowing...But so pretty...Not so pretty maybe when we got stuck in the driveway on our way home from church...lol..but me trying to be optimistic I said to Will well at least we are home and its after church and not on the way...He said Yes Momma and smiled..And the car is still exactly where we left it at the end of the driveway and in about a foot and a half of snow...Tomorrow we dig ...lol..Well I wanted to post some VERY exciting news about a REALLY special friend of mine..My good friend Carolyn got engaged on Friday night...Her awesome man Grant proposed and she is officially engaged..Now this gal is sooooo great...She is one of those people who is just so giving and kind and fun and just wonderful....We have been good friends now for quite a few years ...5or 6 actually I think already...How time flies...Well she is so deserving of such a wonderful man and to be married and have someone to share her life with...She is a wonderful cook and baker...If you have had any of her goodies you will agree...lol..She has taught me lots and not just about cooking ,but about life and always has been there for us .. A true friend ...Grant is a very special man and we wish you both a lifetime of happiness together....Congratulations......MUCH LOVE and BEST WISHES the Dehaans......

Carolyn and Grant at John and Beths wedding October 2007...

Christmas Time is a comin.....

Good Morning you all...Hope you are all having a good week..We are great here in the North...It is very cold about -10 today but beautiful and sunny...I know that Christmas time is coming because in the last 24 hours my calender has begun to start to fill up with dinners and get togethers and such..But that is awesome..I do love to visit and spend time with family and friends...We did not go to Southern Ontario this year for our annual Christmas gatherings and I am sort of feeling a little sad as I LOVE to see everyone and get together for Christmas..But due to Wills work situation this year we had to miss out...But we are SO hoping to go and visit in January maybe as a family and see everyone...Can not wait..So we are getting some company over the holidays and have some fun things to do..This Saturday we are going to go and get our Christmas tree at a farm in Trout Creek and they have sleigh rides and events there...Should be fun for the boys...So I am making my lists for the different events..What I have to bring and my master grocery list ..I only want to have to go there once...lol..So yes it is a busy time of the year but so special..One of our families from church ...The Leighs might be home for a few days over Christmas..I have mentioned them in previous posts ..So that will be so special to see them and maybe have them in church for the first time in a few months...We miss them so much and pray for strength for them and for Daryls recovery...I am done my shopping for the kids..Which is so nice ...I just have to wrap and that is done...So some baking and some serious housecleaning...I figured I would wait for the cleaning until after we bring in the tree...lol..Very messy job...Actually taking it out is the messy part...lol Needles everywhere...Well I had better keep going and make my time use full well my littlest man is sleeping...Till next time...The Dehaans...

Walmart on a Saturday 2 weeks before Christmas

Good day ....Just wanted to say I braved Walmart today and did survive..I decided to just park right at the back as soon as I got there but there were NO SPOTS ANYWHERE..I had to wait for a spot to park and hike about 2 kms to the entrance..I was smiling though...Needless to say others were not so joyful...There were no carts to be had anywhere...The sweet little old lady usually handing out the carts was a meet and greeter...lol. Change of job description for her...So i got my things which were not very much and balanced them in my arms as I shuffled through the 1000's of people and some happy some not...Got to the counter and only had to wait 5 mintues and got out of there...But the parking lot to get out was another story...Trying to make a left hand turn took about ...No lie...15 minutes...Needess to say I am glad to be home and in one peice and I will return to Walmart but not on a Saturday...lol...Its open 24 hours so maybe at about 2am...lol..Tis the season...Have a great rest of the weekend....

Good Evening Everyone...How are ya all?? We are great here in the North..Daddy is home safe and sound but with a bad head cold and is early to bed tonight...We have had a bit of a calmer week ...Snow wise..But flurries every day and it is snowing again now..I think we are in for a real old fashioned winter...Lots of snow...Thats why I thought the perfect gift for Jesse is a toboggan..Well I am heading out to Walmart in the AM..The very AM..Walmart in North Bay is open 24 hours from now until Christmas...So I am heading out early to maybe miss some of the Saturday crowd...I do not have to much to buy but a few hours in Walmart should do it..And some time in the mall and I will hopefully be done..Some goodies...and chocolates to have in the house...Always a treat over the holidays...Tis the season to eat....lol..Well sorry to be short and sweet but it had been a long week and catching some zzzzz's early tonight would be good for Momma...Have a GREAT weekend and till next time....

Winter Storm

Good Morning You All...We are all well here in the North...A little buried under some serious snow...We got about a foot and a half maybe...Well it was up to my knees when shoveling yesterday...Our really nice snowplow man came and dug us out ...So I can now drive my car out the driveway...My hubby has a 4 wheel drive truck and I have a grand prix..Does not do well in a foot and a half snow...lol..My hubby just drove right out yesterday ..No Problem..Momma needs a 4 wheel drive too..In time..We had a great weekend..Just a relaxing one actually..Not too much going on right now...Thats Ok because the holiday season is coming and busyness too...But thats Ok ..Its such a nice time of the year to visit with family and friends...We usually have a New Years get together ....Which is so much fun..We have friends up from the South and we eat and visit and eat...Did I mention eat...lol..Always so many goodies ...But tis the season to eat right...Then tis the season for the treadmill..Actually I am starting that NOW..Gettin ahead of the eatin...lol..Well I was going to start yesterday and I ended up shoveling snow f0r about 45 minutes so I thought that counted for some physical activity..Well I am going to put up a few Christmas decorations this week and hopefully get some shopping done on the weekend..Time is ticking...Have a great Tuesday and till next time...