Happy Holidays

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Family Pictures

Massage for a Cause

Simply spooktacular

Peek a boo

Tarzan and his jungle babies

and these aren't even the "real" halloween costumes....

You can't make this stuff up

I am at the check out at Shoppers Drug Mart with the kids. Naomi is wiggling around in the seat area of the cart and starting to freak out because she's had enough of being restrained and wants to get out and rip things off of shelves. I am desperately trying to find my Optimum card, because for god's sake, I will not make another purchase and miss out on the points that will never amount to enough to be of any real use. Evelyn says," What's that on her nose Mama?" I look up, and see a life size witch (Halloween decor) at the end of the checkout, and she has a big wart on her nose. "It's a wart." (still looking for my card) Evelyn says "What's that on her chin Mama?" "It's another wart." (and it is), I say as I find my card and finally look up as I pass it to the cashier and notice first the strange look on her face, and second that she has her nose and chin pierced.

Oh yes...and Naomi got her first tooth about a week ago.

Philosophy...is the talk on a cereal box

Smoke 'em if ya got 'em.

Naomi can...

Naomi can...

• say Ma ma, muuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmmmmmm, and hi (appropriately)
• crawl
• pull herself to standing
• cruise
• create havoc on the entire main floor while using an upside down laundry basket as a walker (as shown below).

Whilst watching Diego

Diego: Help me call to Alicia.
E: It's hard to call her - because she's in the T.V.

On the Move

Audience Participation

Some people are asking how much alike the girls look....who's who?

You do not always die...

It doesn't seem to matter what size pants I buy...I spend an awful lot of time pulling them up.

HELP!

Does anyone know the trick to installing Adobe CS from your burned back-up version of your fully licensed product? (nudge nudge)

For those of you who think the casino is all light-hearted fun and games

CASINO RAMA
Player Development Analyst
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Orillia, ON, CANADA
Job Category: Analyst, Marketing
Industry: Entertainment
Relevant Work Experience: 3
Number Of Positions: 1
Salary:
Posted Sep 5, 2008

Work & Play.. in beautiful Lake Country, 90 minutes north of Toronto and between the bustling ski resorts of Collingwood and back-country at Algonquin Park. Casino Rama is an exceptional employer with a culture built on 'Rock Solid' values and provides superior compensation and rewards, learning and advancement opportunities, and an engaging work environment.

Player Development Analyst

You will assist with various marketing and player development initiatives that require data mining of customer interests and player profiles along with lists for casino functions and events. Able to work under pressure and accommodate all shifts, your teamwork and collaborative skills are supported by a minimum of three years' experience in system design and development, advanced skills utilizing Access, Excel, and AS400-based applications, and intermediate knowledge of MS Office programs.Interested candidates should apply online at: www.casinorama.com/careers

Thank you to all those interested candidates who apply; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.http://www.casinorama.com/

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Does anyone know if there has ever been a law suit against a casino re: catering to people with addictive personalities? The title 'Player Development Analyst' implies, to me, that they are looking to 'cultivate' long-term gamers, not just the average person willing to dump $200/year into the place....

Has anyone seen a TV commercial for a casino?

just for fun

She's her. um, errr, father's daughter

N: (whilst watching Cory pop his head up from behind the truck full of mulch) Da da da.

Wrapping up July

Recap

Ok Ok. So my postings have been sparse, but for good reason. One, of course, I am *on fire* with the energy most Canadians feel once summer arrives and have been cottaging and enjoying the outdoors. Two, I need a new computer (this thing is soooooooooooo slow). Three, I've yet to transfer this site to Livejournal to facilitate filters so I can tell some of you what's *really* been going on (the good, the bad, and the ugly that goes along with both).

So at the start of June I got to see one of the two artists in this world I admire most - Leonard Cohen. It was such a remarkable experience and well worth the insane amount of money the ticket cost. I've been a fan since I was a teenager and to see that man live, on stage, at the age of 75 - with his dark humour, and wise spirit - well, it was just more than I could have hoped for.

Cory also got to go and see one of the things he admires most - (thanks to two of the nicest and funniest people I know) the Stanley Cup.

Naomi is hilarious - just simply hilarious. She laughs whole-heartedly at her sister all the time. She's pulled herself to a sitting position from laying down, and she isn't afraid to express her opinions (I wonder WHERE on earth she gets that...). She often reaches up to feel the face of the person putting her in her crib after she's fallen asleep- and if the face has whiskers - well LOOK OUT!

On Georgian Bay

Let me tell you 'bout the birds and the bees...

E: (while watching a young lad of 4 or 5 at Kiwanis park) He's a boy. So...I bet there is a penis under that swimming suit.
Rowan the Girl: 'Cuz boys have penises and girls have baginas. (my friend) is a boy, and he has a penis.
E: Jeremy...do you have a penis?
Jeremy: Yes Evie. I do have a penis.
E: 'Cuz your a boy, right Jeremy?
Jeremy: That's right. I'm a boy.

Naomi rolled over today!

yellow buttercup, helicopter, orange butter cat chasing after the crazy bee mad about somebody...

big hands = big heart

tee hee

a piece of my mind

Any suggestion that a stay-at-home-dad is any more *special* than the dads that go to work to support their families is ridiculous. Apples and oranges, people.

If a stay-at-home mom wants to compare a stay-at-home-dad to anyone, it should be to herself. You know, because they are stay-at-home-parents - doing the same job, regardless of gender.

little neigh neigh @ three months

She's only 3

E: (holding her Arthur: Explorations CDROM) Mommy. I need my very own laptop to play this on. Can you go and buy me one?

Me: (two glasses of wine past): I love my family.
C: You know what I love?
Me: What?
C: Beer.

when life bites you in the ass

I'm looking for a good lemonade recipe - preferably one with a lot of gin. Or should that be bourbon?

As spoken by Evelyn during a lengthy car ride...

"Mommy...I think I need to shave my arms."

"I am old enough for chewing gum and walking in the parking lot by myself."

And, while entering the city of Hamilton:

E: "Mommy...what's that blue stuff there...in the sky...all over."
Me: "It's smog."
E: "No really Mommy, what is it?"

Two months old

The last two months have been a bit of a whirl wind. Little Naomi is giggling (especially in her sleep), smiling, reaching, and turning on her 'Ocean Dreams crib aquarium (though I suspect that was a fluke). She loves to watch Evelyn and look at new faces.

I have lots and lots to say...but not the time to write it all down...

Mrs. M. King - there is my 5.5 week post baby body shot.

Opal - be sure to take note of the shirt Cory is wearing.

Happy 3rd Birthday Evelyn

I'm so tired.

Two weeks

Naomi Sweet, 6lbs 8 oz, 19.75", February 21 @ 4:18 am

and holding...