Update

Eric and I are getting a little more organized with things. Eric is still working on the office. It a culmination of 11 years together. It's a long job but way over due. I'm working on tastier things. I've scheduled a weekly shopping time with Eric so we can be prepared for the week. This is the first week. So far so good.

I made muffins. I tried new carrot zucchini ones. They're quite tasty and hearty. Right now chili is in the slow cooker. This chili Eric's favorite new dish. It's very sweet especially this time because I can't find my hot pepper sauce.

I have found something cool on the internet. I have discovered you can make save books in a list on the Quebec Library website. I found a few I would like to read so I'll make the trip this week. Does anyone know of a nice place to eat near Berri metro? Maybe I'll buy the bus with metro pass and I won't feel guilty about buying 2 tickets to go to the library. I know it doesn't make sense but anything to get me out and doing something is good.

Tonight we're going to my parents for tacos and home made ice cream. I got an ice cream maker this week and I'm looking forward to trying it. I think I'm going to try cookies and cream.
I'll let you know how it goes. Too bad I can't provide samples as you click on the site.

Critchlow Christmas 2005

Yippy! Mommy and Daddy are home. Safe and sound. They had an ok flight. It was late and a little bumpy on the landing but they didn't loose their luggage and were only 60 min. late. This is them opening their Christmas presents. They got much needed shirts and a head set and mic to talk to Pamela, mostly, on the internet. Christina bought them a web cam so they could see too.

Today I made the most involved dinner yet but with a little planning it went very well. To bad I called my lifeline after the custard was made. We had Roast Beef medium rare with a Red Wine sauce. Broccoli with cheese sauce and mashed potatoes. Yorkshire pudding as a bonus. The Yorkshire pudding was a lot of work for what you got. I don't think I'll do that again.

I got up the nerve to make trifle. It didn't turn out as planned. The custard was runny. I didn't cook it long enough. It's been suggested that I use a double boiler and cook it for 20-30min. I think it should be a like a thick milkshake. I've got enough pound cake in the freezer to make another batch so I'll try it again in a couple of weeks. Since we can't possibly eat it all, who will be the lucky guests. I'm taking bribes now. lol

Getting Organized

So exciting! We traded desks with Jo-Anne. She wanted a smaller desk and we were more than happy to take her large corner desk off her hands. We even did the moves right down to setting up her pc. Eric and I have taken the inspiration to organize our papers and the office. It was really a mess and was getting me really stressed. I couldn't find anything. I still can't find anything but we're getting there. The shredder is getting a work out.

We bought a new wooden lateral filing cabinet. It's about the same space as both of our small filing cabinets but the old ones were bent and the draws didn't work well. This new one has really nice sliders. Christina came over and put together the filing cabinet. It looks great. We talked about this new shelving unit that we saw at Ikea that we really liked. It's the same one my mom already has but now they have other colours and sizes. We agreed it would be best for our belongings.

The next day we walked over to the restaurant and went out for breakfast and then to the hardware store. When we were walking into the house Christina called and asked where we were. She said she had a surprise for us. We were on our way to MJ and Ron's to show them our videos and see their new electronics. We suggest we meet her there. We didn't realize how big this surprise was. Eric and I joked about her buying us the shelving but decided it was too large of a gift. She showed us. She had gone out early in the morning and bought it. We were thrilled. It fits perfectly. She and I watched Eric put it up. He followed each instruction and it went smoothly. Soon we'll put baskets in it to put our bits and pieces in. It will look fabulous.

Once it's all tidied and organized, I'll ad more pictures. The room is a joy to be in now. We can at the desk and have the sun shine on us with no glare in the monitor. We put the lights in the empty space behind the desk so that the room is less dark. By next week-end we should be organized.

Happy New Years!!!!

Eric and I had a great new years. We had dinner with Glenn, Heather and Melissa. Mmm steaks on the bbq and lovely sides. The company was wonderful also. Melissa is turning out to be a very lovely young lady. We played some board games and wished them Happy New Years.

We welcomed 2006 at the Iverson's with some other friends. Here are a few pics from the evening.

Jamie and Karl

Mark. We compared cameras.

Karl and I. Boy does Karl get around !!

The Picture Perfect Girls and a guy I wouldn't want to mess with.

They were also fun.

Thanks guys. I had a great time! Morgan next time we'll take some nice pics of you too.