Back to Work

Last Wednesday night I hurt my back while I was taking the garbage out and cleaning up the basement. Thursday I went to work, but by the end of the day I couldn't get up out of my chair. So my boss drove me and my van over to the babysitters to get the kids and then took us home because Warren was in Saint John. I went down to Blacks Harbour to outpatients and the doctor put me off work for TWO WEEKS. I was in a lot of pain, but I didn't expect it to hurt for 2 weeks, so today I went to my doc and got a note saying I could return to work. So it wasn't exactly perfect timing with a 10 year reunion on the weekend, but I managed to feel better by resting all day Friday and part of Sat. in between events. Had fun at the reunion. A little disappointed that I didn't get to talk to everyone, but still pretty good. I managed to stay up late Sat. nite. I think Warren was way bored at the dance since he doesn't dance (rythmically challenged and all), but he was a trooper and chatted with the other hubbys that didn't dance. Us girls kept going until the last song. The family BBQ at the beach was great. It's amazing to see all the little look-a-likes of the people you used to hang out with. A lot of work went into it and thanks to all the people who worked so hard on it!

Our Weekend

We had a busy weekend with Dragon Days-formerly known as Family Fun Days. Apparently, Saint George slayed a dragon to save a princess, hence the name. Lauryn and Brooke were in the Little People's Parade. They both dressed in cute little sun dresses from Auntie Steph and Lauryn drove them in her motorized Barbie Jeep. There were over 60 entries. I think St. George is having a baby boom. Then Warren took them over to the Szemerda's to swim while mommy had a nap. It was wonderful. Then we just hung out enjoying the heat. BBQed for supper then headed to Tim's for an ice cap and some Timbits. Ordered 4, got 5 in the bag and she didn't charge us for them-the timbits, I mean. Why does Warren get served like that and not me. I think I'll make a recording of his voice giving our order and play it when he's not with me then I can get extra timbits!!!! Anyway, enough timbit talk. We had a little fire in the backyard with the neighbours and Jada and Leah. Jada played with the girls until it was time to go to the fireworks. We found the most awesome spot to watch them. The grave yard. We didn't have to worry about disturbing anyone. Well, I hadn't been up there for awhile so Lauryn & I walked around for a little bit until it got too dark. I'm gonna go back there during the day and look at the old headstones. Some of them are so huge from the 1800's. Is it morbit to like that stuff?
Well, Lauryn liked them, but Brooke sat the whole time in her car seat plugging her ears. Then as soon as they were over she closed her eyes and went to sleep.

Sunday the church service was outside at the Day Adventure Center(DAC). It was a joint service with the Baptist & Anglican. Good, but hot. We had BBQ at the DAC for lunch. Kids & mommy got hot & cranky. When we were leaving & I was putting Brooke in her carseat she reached up and grabbed my hoop earring and ripped it out. It was a good thing it was thin gold because instead of ripping my ear it bent all to heck. So we came home and put Brooke to bed while she screamed and promised me she would never do it again.

We made up and then went back to the DAC for the petting zoo and pony rides. Got some floggy dogs-fried dough. Yummy. Lauryn went on the little waterslide they had set up. It was so hot. Me and Brooke decided we wanted ice cream so we all packed up and went to Pete's. Brooke fell asleep with her cup of ice cream between her legs and her spoon still in her hand.

Then it was time for me to go help decorate the credit union float for the parade. Then Warren dropped the girls off so they could ride on the float in their princess dresses. It was a full weekend. Fun for all.

Now, this weekend is my 10 year high school reunion. Wow, where have the years gone? I'm looking forward to it. I don't know how I'm going to stay awake for everything. I get tired by 10pm now. The dance doesn't start until 9pm on Sat.

Speaking of bed, it is time so goodnight!

We're Back!

I'm just posting quick to say we are back from vacation and everybody has gone home. We had fun. I write more detail later and maybe post some pics. Lauryn and Brooke made some new friends at the cottages beside us in PEI. And please, Jeff, tell your poop story. Since Kristy has a poop story, Jeff could not be outdone, but it is his story so hopefully he'll tell it in his blog!!!