19 Years Later

First Picture together in 1990

Christmas Eve 2008

19 Years today, Jason and I first started Dating. I Can't believe time has flown that fast.. Where did it go ? I remember us going out to a new years eve party and then me coming home the next morning and telling my mom that Jason was the guy I was going to marry. Well after 3.5 years of dating, I was right.. Jason was who I married. I think it was fate that we were meant to be together for sure..God had a hand in it. We worked at the same Daycare together and had no clue that we even worked together because he came into work at 2 and I left at 1. We went to the same community college although I did afternoon classes and he did morning. We also went to the same church and it was funny when I saw him at work and thought... Wow, I just sat across you last Sunday at Church. I love him more and more each day and after 2 kids together I am so blessed to have him in my life. We have a wonderful family that includes his daughter Jessica and even though I am not her mother.. I am blessed that I consider her one of my kids
So Happy 19 Years Jason. You mean everything to me. I am so blessed and thankful that I have you in my life

Here's to 19+more

Kelly :)

Toy Town Fun

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Whose Got me ?


Logan into the Train set

Taylor and Megan hanging out by the Libary

Help!! I am in Jail.. At the police station

Although I don't seem to mind :)

Hanging out in the play Resturant. Anyone want Pizza ?


Last Tuesday, I decided I had missed Lauren and Shannon and Megan way too much so I went and called them up and asked them if they wanted to go to Toy Town with me. It's a little town mainly for Birth to 8 years with little houses. Its only down the street from there house. It's in Awhautkee. When the girls were little I used to take them there all the time and they just loved it. Althought they are now older.. They went and tagged a long and h elped me out with Conner and Logan who had the time of their life.. Both of them were so into the play houses and cars and train sets they didnt want to leave. They even have a bounce house in the back. It costs 8.00 for the first child and 6.00 for the second. I didnt have to pay for the girls.. I did pay for Taylor although I probably didnt need too.. She really couldnt play all that much. It was just a nice day with the girls again.. I miss them a ton :(... I have such good memories of them growing up.. Its hard to believe that time of my life has passed.. I really loved that Job. ( It was really more then a job for me) Afterwards we ate in the car because I knew the boys would be hungry and ready to go to sleep since we had a long drive ahead.. I took the girls home and got to see my friend Penni who I met in 94 at the first house I nannied for. I just love Penni. She is a wonderful Friend and a Christian. She makes the best cookies at Christmas time and I am greatful for her remembering to give me a plate. I miss our lunch dates and our every other week getting to see each other. For 2009 .. I plan to spend more time seeing you more Penni, even though we live on opposites ends of the earth.

I had a great day..Although I didnt think about it till I left.. Me and Penni should of gotten a picture together.. I think my brain was not working with the 2 year olds running all over a house they could easily get lost at in a matter of seconds. It was a nice day though :)

Going back to school------- Hopefully

I have decided that I am going to try and go back to school. I have always dreamed of being a teacher. I will be 38 in 3 weeks and I need to figure out what I am doing with my life so going back to school is what I have to do. I went to community college right after highschool from 89 to 2005.. I know I should get the words biggest award for being the longest in community college without a degree.. Ha! I am going to try and take online courses. I need to still be able to work. I am also going to apply for finincial aid. Jason's student loan will be payed off in August of 2011.. So hopefully I can get some and then have to pay mine off after I graduate.

So pray for me.. It's going to be a slow process but I am so determined to get it done and reach my goals

Kelly :-)

It's all about Jesus

I have always believed in Jesus. I learned from a young age that going to church is a part of life just not on Christmas and Easter but in everyday life. As I got older, I have started to realize that Christmas has such a deep emotional meaning and it's sad to me that people are so full into themselves and what they can get ( material wise)when they do not even realize they have been given the greatest gift of them all. Jesus born to Mary and Joseph born in a manager in Bethlehem came to this earth for a reason and a purpose. We all seem to be missing the mark when we focus on other things then what Christmas should be about.. It's all about Jesus.. He came to love us, to forgive us and to be the saviour for us all.. So I hope this season that you take the time and realize that Jesus is the reason for the Season. He is our hope and our future .. Without him .. there is no life.. There is nothing..

My girls

Technically there are not all my girls except for the youngest one in the blue striped.. That's Taylor she is actucally mine but the 3 girls with her I consider mine even though they have a different mommy. From 1998 to 2005. I was the girl's nanny. I remember the first time I met them. Lauren was 5 years old, Shannon was 2.5 and Megan was almost 2 months old. Lauren was doing cartwheels around the house, Shannon was playing in the sink until her dad asked if she wanted to go downstairs and watch Peter Pan and Megan of course sleeping.. She did that for most of the day for 2 years..( Megan loved to sleep) Now it's a bit harder for her that she is 10. I joke with her now and tell her that she sleep so much when she was younger that she is all caught up. The girls and me spent so much time together that I feel like my are " My Girls' even though I know that they belong to Joan and Dave.. I have been so blessed in my life to be able to watch them grow. I miss them so much and there is not a day that does not go by that I wonder what they are up too and what they are doing. Megan is now 10, Shannon is 13 and Lauren is 15.7 months ( So eager to drive I am sure). They have alll grown up so fast and have turned into amazing young ladies. I remember having so much fun with them. Summer movie program, Libary summer reading, Kids klub at the mall. Bowling. Park.. Taking them all over creation to their swim lessons and swim class and swim team. I still can't believe how much time passed. I started with them and a year later Taylor was born. Taylor and Megan were only 2 years apart and everywhere I went..Everyone asked.. Are they twins ? Both with their big brown eyes!. I will always hold a special place in my heart for them no matter how much older they get and even if they don't need me anymore. They will always be a part of my life. I miss them daily but thank goodness for School holidays and breaks. We spend time together then. I am sure I will be there when they get married etc. Each one of them has their unqiue abilities, Megan loves archery, Softball and Recorder. Shannon plays on the softball team and plays Piano and Lauren is into softball. They are all very bright students and will do well in life, I am sure of that :)

Just thought I would share how much I love and care about these girls.. Thanks Joan and Dave for loaning me your girls

Some Quotes and saying I really like.

~If you meet me and forget me you have lost nothing, BUT... if you meet Jesus Christ and forget him you have lost everything~~ Author Unknown

It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy that makes happiness~ Charles Spurgeon

If you have built Castles in the sky, your word need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them ~ Henry David Thoreau

Seek the Lord your God, and you will find Him if you look for Him with all your heart and all your sould. Deuteronomy 4:29

I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still posses. ~Martin Luther

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile ~ Albert Einstein~

This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

Happiness is inward not outward; and so it does not depend on what we have but on what we are~ SmHenry Van Dyke

The really great person is the one who makes everyone feel great ~ G.K Chesterton

The joy of Jesus will be my strenght- it will be in my heart. Every person I meet will see it in my work, my walk, my prayer- in everything.~ Mother Teresa~

Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small Child and the smiling faces. Smell the rain. and feel the wind. Live life to your fullest potential and fight for your dreams.~ Ashley smith~

Christmas Fun

Christmas is one of my most favorite times of the year. Besides the fact of Course that it's christ's Birthday. It's a wonderful time to do fun things with the kids. I have always loved watching the kids and their eyes light up when it's Christmas time. I think that Christmas is about Christ's birthday but also about making Memories with the one's you love. Spending time with them and letting them know you love them by the simple things you do. I love doing crafts with the kids and creating. I guess that is maybe why I went into the early childhood field so I could enjoy things through their eyes. When you are having a rough or bad day.. Just like a child and their toothless grin will just melt your heart. Or just listen to their logic about how things work or their ideas on life. It's amazing what you can learn from a child. Take the time to make a difference in the life of a child today. You will b glad you did.. I am blessed because I get to spend time with my niece and nephews everyday. One day I will look back on the memories we made and we can say.. Look at what we did.. Do you remember this :)Since Jake and Hannah won't be here next week, we decided to have a small Christmas party today. We had popcorn, Chocolate covered Pretzels, Ritz Crackers and the kids made their own reindeer cookies out of Nutter butter's, Red M& M's, Frosting, Pretzels and Chocolate Chips. They had a lot of fun making them and eating them. Here are some picturesYummy Reindeer Cookies :-Taylor, Hannah and Jake creating their CookiesAfter the kids ate, We made a craft. We made Lanturns. They were just adorable after they were finished. I found them at Michael's. The orginal price was suppose to be $3.29 but I got them on Sale for $1.68. They loved making them although it's alittle hard for anyone under 7

Jake created Santa, Hannah made Frosty and Taylor made Frosty as well :) They turned outreally cute. It's fun making arts and crafts.

After we made crafts, the kids danced to Christmas Music, I couldnt find my ballons because my aret supply closet is full of Christmas tubs but they had fun dancing :)The kids had lots of fun making the crafts although sometimes it's hard to keep Logan and Conner from getting into everything. I will be glad when they get alittle older and they can make crafts as well Merry Christmas :)Remember the reason for the Season.... It's all about Jesus!!