It's been a crafty month...

So Valentines Day has come and gone and as I'd mentioned Brandon and I had spread out the celebration since we knew we wouldn't really get to see each other since I worked in the day and he worked in the night...which totally sucked...but what can ya do. We don't need a special day to tell each other how much we love each other...but maybe next year we'll get to spend it together because I do enjoy the day don't get me wrong. So on Valentines day I was at work and we had a fun day...I sported my pink polo layered with my heart printed shirt...I was feeling the love. I brought in Valentines for everyone and Jeff bought us lip shaped cookie. This is a picture of Maria and I with our new lips. The picture doesn't do it justice because they were sooooo sparkly and pretty it was awesome, I hated to eat it but it was delicious! Luckily Valentines was on a Thursday so I got to spend the evening with my girls watching survivor...Kerry and Natalie made us dinner and I brought some Valentines treats so it was a great night!

I've got to be a bit craftier this month too, which I'd been missing since the holidays were so busy at work. I haven't had the chance to scrapbook yet, but I've been making cards and loving it. I found a style of cards that I really liked so I re-created it for Brandon for Valentines Day and I think it turned out pretty dang good...I was way proud of it, and actually like it more then the one I saw in the store. Brandon didn't want me to buy him anything for Valentines day so the card included some coupons which I thought was perfect...things like a back rub, and a date night. I think he really liked it, and appreciate it, which is what I was going for...check out the pictures!! Oh and I think I am slightly crazy because it is stitched around each coupon, and i did it by hand, it took forever but was so worth it because it looked awesome in the end.

My sister Kathy has introduced me to this new magazine and I love it. It's called Scrapbooks etc. and it has some really awesome ideas for scrapbooks and cards, so I printed off the pattern for one of the cards and attempted to make it and it turned out super cute...well I think so. I think it will turn into one of those cards that you make to give people all the time, because it's easy and adorable. I made these first three for the sisters at church that Jessica and I visit teach. I wanted to be able to leave them with a little thought and a little Valentines wish. The card in the magazine used some patterned papers, which was really cool but I didn't have any that I thought would be suitable, so eventually I'll get some and make the card again using that idea but for now I love using the bring colors. I actually bought this paper for the cricut machines that they sell which I wish I owned but i don't...but the paper is really awesome and kinda textured. So it was really perfect for the card! I don't know what it is about card making and cards in general but I do love love love them. I love giving them i love receiving them i love the look on peoples faces when they open a card and appreciate the message in it. I just can't explain the extent that I love cards. I keep them too and it's such a great thing to look back on when you are feeling blue or just want to remember the fun day you were given the card. It's dangerous though when I get into a card store because I just can't contain myself...I have a three drawer plastic storage container which I store cards in...it used to be this little fan folded box but I out grew it, and now they're in the three drawers. It comes way in handy when I just need a card. My favorite card store is called Duly Noted and it's on Quinpool Road. The cards are a little pricey but they are so worth it because they are absolutely beautiful. I also got my wedding invitations from there too! I don't get there often which is probably good because I'd be BROKE...but it's a special treat when I do!!! I hope that you've all enjoyed this little rant about cards, but I just thought I would share my passion on them. Oh and I should mention as well that my husband gave me the cutest Valentines card this year, it has the cutest little money couple on it and it fan folds out a few times...I will treasure it always since it was our first married Valentines Day together. It was sitting out for me when I got home from girls night on Valentines Day and it brought tears to my eyes.


I also wanted to share a picture of my table from my first dinner party. We haven't had anyone over yet for dinner, since one I'm not the confident in my cooking yet, and it's hard to find time when Brandon and I are both home. So I had the girls over for Survivor night and we had dinner first, I made my sisters curry chicken, with rice, rolls and carrots and I think it turned out pretty well. I don't think anyone was sick the next day! It was super fun to hangout with the girls and have a delicious dinner. Plus I got to set my table super fun and use my turquoise and brown plates which I have yet to be able to use and I loved it so much that I had to take a picture...I am a GOOF! I guess next time I'll get a picture of us with the table but my batteries died..boo! But it was a fun night so the memory will last regardless of if I caught it on camera or not.

The last thing to mention is some exciting news in the Bing Home...as everyone knows we've been applying to school next year...and we've just been waiting now to hear if we were getting interviews or not. Well so far we both have interviews at the mount this week and next week we are driving up to St.FX for my interview there. Hopefully Brandon will hear from X soon, but he wants to do high school so the interviews would be at a different time. I'm way nervous about the interviews so keep us in your prayers, but I think we'll be okay. I'm hoping all my time in retail will pay off in this situation! I do have to brush up on my math skills this week since i do have a math test on Saturday at the mount...it's been awhile since I've done math...so i need the work.

Hope everyone is having a great week....I've been loving the updates from everyone...Kristi has some great pictures on hers...Kristine has a baby update, nothing yet but hopefully this week...kathy's family's been gaining and loosing teeth and my friend Meghan from high school has just started a blog and I'm super excited about that! So check out all the blogs because everyone has been updating and there super fun to read! Thanks everyone for the updates I love them and will try to comment more!!

It's been a GREAT month so far and it's only begun

There has been lots going on this month and it's only the 10th of February...so I thought I'd put up a post to share some of life this week!

February is a big month for Brandon and I...why you may ask?

Well February is when Brandon and I had our first un-official first date, we went to Montana's with some friends after instutite and February is when we had our first official date at the movies...we will never forget the movie MONSTER. We didn't enjoy the movie at all, but it will always be significant because that was what we watched on our first date. So we've now been together for four years...wow wow wow...who would have thought four years ago when we sat through that not so good movie that we'd be married! And here we are! February is also significant because on February 4th we'd been married for SIX WHOLE MONTHS...it's crazy that it's already been half a year...i guess time flies when you are having fun!! February is also the month of love, since Valentines day is coming up...I figured we wouldn't be doing much for this holiday since we both have to work...me 9-5:30 and brandon 7-7...so there is not any time when we'll see each other, but we've actually been doing more, just spread out over the month. Last Friday Brandon surprised me with my Valentines gift early...he bought me some boots, and I couldn't have been happier, because they are the UGGS I've been wanting forever. Some people think they are ugly, but they've never worn them...they are so cozy and warm and I love love love them. I've really wanted them because i can wear them at work and in every day life. So I'm super excited about that. Then this friday we were able to go out to dinner together which we haven't in awhile, and of course we headed out to Montana's. It only seemed appropriate since it was the first place we'd ever eaten at! I've been working on Brandon's Valentines card....it's coming together slowly...but I think it's going to look great, I'll post pictures when I'm done. So this month so far has been a blast, I'm loving the time Brandon and I have gotten to spend together and just to celebrate being together! Hopefully the rest of the month will keep going this way!

Happy Birthday Wishes go out to my MOM!

This Saturday was my mom's birthday.. and if you called my house she would have told you that...hahha she was too cute. So of course a birthday in our home usually brings us all together and mom's birthday was no exception. Mike and Keah came over, Kathy and the kids drove across the bridge and I bused over since Bran had to work. We had a super yummy Chinese dinner followed by some Super Store Cake...YUMMY! Aunt Julie and Uncle Bill also came over to celebrate in the festivities and I know that mom loved being surrounded by so many people that loved her. I'm going to admit to all my blogging friends that I love High School Musical and High School Musical 2...I know they're made for young people, but I love the story and the catchy music...I can even sing along. Now that you all know I'm a geek, it does come in handy because my nieces love it too...they borrowed my copy of the movie and then I showed them some of the second one on the computer, it was so much fun. I think that Sarah could have sat up there with me all night and just watched and learned the song. It was too cute!!! We also had a fun game night...playing Catch Phrase which I LOVE! and also WIZARD...which I do love even though the game drives me crazy...it's a card game and we own it now, so if anyone wants to come over and play a super fun game,let us know!! Another big milestone occured last night and that is that...

Sarah Grace Nelson lost her FIRST TOOTH!

Sarah came home from a fun day playing with her buddy Madison and her tooth was super loose...it was literally just hanging on by a thread. She can be like me, which is SUPER shy, and a little nervous about new things. So she didn't want it to come out...it was driving me crazy and I was offering her so much to let us pull it out...75 cents, candy, stickers, lip gloss...you name it if I had it, it would have been hers. Eventually she let her mother pull it out, and she called me down to the bathroom first to show it off, we were all so excited and happy for her and this big day! Of course she didn't forget anything that I'd offered her, and I was good to my word. She was hesitant to show it off at first because there were so many people over, but eventually she was all grins. So I hope she sees this because I'm very proud of how brave she is!

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Goodbyes

are also in the books this month...

as any one who has talked to me lately or have read my blog they will know that we have been managerless, well we have a new manager, but now we're just waiting to get her in our store. We are excited to have Laura joining our team at Spring Garden. We are sad though at the store especially me to see Monika leaving. She is moving out West to oversee British Columbia Roots stores which is super exciting for her, but sad for us to have her leaving. Monika is the coolest person ever, we got to go to Moncton together for Roots and we had a blast together. So I had to make her a goodbye card from the store, a store one just wouldn't be appropriate so posted below is my little fisherman card and a pic of monika and me!! Good Luck Monika...we'll miss you!!!

I hope you all have enjoyed my little update and all my pic's, eventually the rest of them will be posted on facebook...so check them out!! I hope you all feel the love of this month, and have a wonderful Valentines day!! Just know that I love ya all!!! Keep your updates coming, I check them daily!!!

Welcome Madison Lily Maxwell!

Congratulations

Mat, Nancy and Madison Maxwell!

It was an exciting morning in our home, my cell phone rang at 7am and it was sonja calling to let me know that Mat and Nancy had their baby this morning. I was not expecting that at all! Nancy wasn't due for another week, so we were not expecting the news. We are sooooo happy for them. They have a beautiful baby girl, Madison Lily Maxwell who weighed 7lbs 13 ounces. I think I told every customer who looked at the baby items in the store today about the latest arrival. I chatted with Nany in the afternoon and she sounded so great and the labour sounded pretty nice too...check out sonja and kathy's blogs...they may mention more. I hope someday far away when we have children that I can have a labour like Nancy's. Phil, Sonja and Ethan picked me up from work and we headed down to meet little Madison. She is ADORABLE and has the softest brown hair ever. Sonja and I think she looks a lot like her mommy! It was so fun to hold a tiny baby again, she was so peaceful and only made one little peep!! Mom and Dad seem to be doing really great and have fallen into their new role of parents very naturally! Nancy was a little bummed that she might miss survivor...hopefully their DVR will work so she can see it, because it was GREAT,,,,fans vs. favorites...and I love the favorites. I'm rooting for the team of Ozzie, James, Parvati and Amanda...I'm hoping somehow they can get Yau in on their alliance, because then life would be perfect! Kerry, Nat and I were super excited to watch the showe and can't wait to see next weeks episode, where some new relationships develop!!! Here are two more pic's from the hospital tonight, check out my facebook for more!! Kristine is up next and I cannot wait to go visit her in the hospital and meet baby podeszwa... Madison will either get a new boyfriend or a new best buddy! Congratulations Guys!!! Love you all!