tanisandsteve

Favorite Website

2007-12-07T16:26:00.000-08:00

Check it out:

http://www.comicssherpa.com/site/feature?uc_comic=csjcy

How did you spend your long weekend???

2007-10-10T15:54:00.000-07:00

Before:

After:

And yes there was even time for turkey. I love the room !!!!!!

Alive

2007-09-29T07:36:00.000-07:00

Yes I am still alive. Just have been really busy, I check everyone else blog to see what is new but just have not had time to sit and write.
I will be back with updates hopefully really soon.

The Wedding

2007-08-01T20:19:00.000-07:00

My baby brother is all growed up. Welcome to the family Laura!!!!!!! Never had a sister, but now I do.

From one happy couple to another, Married life is great with your best friend.

Dreams Do Come True

2007-07-15T07:48:00.001-07:00

There are some pictures of my dream last night.

Last night was the concert of my life. I was so excited yesterday I could peed my pants, and there she was. It was one of the best nights of my life.

Don't drive in Quebec

2007-07-04T19:57:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile....

2007-05-26T19:52:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile sence I wrote. I have been busy. Here are some pictures to prove it.

Camping May Long Weekend

girls roasting mashmellows

The out house smelt so bad we made our own.

Out for a walk

Made a Teepee

Woke up to snow monday morning

Car Rally -Today

This picture does not really show how burned my face really is.

Dreams

2007-04-28T21:00:00.000-07:00

Not much is going on there right now. Steve has just started a new job. It sounds like he is really enjoying it. The increase in wage does not hurt either. My job has just under gone a owner transfer. They say that nothing will change but only time will tell it that is true. I have faith that nothing with but......

I found some very exciting news this week. Reba is coming to town. I have always wanted to see her in concert but never thought that she would come. I got tickets and can not wait for July 14 to come. Have you ever had a dream as a kid that you thought would not come true and does. It is great. This is number 3. The first was graduating from college. I was told many years ago that with my learning disability that I would be luck to finish high school and never go to college. Well I did both (I have never used my diploma in the workforce but I know that I did it.) The second was ,may sound funny but, I went to see Stars on Ice a couple of years ago. I was so happy, it was a dream come true. I even shed a couple of tears at the end of the program. It was almost an out of body experience.

The next couple of weeks a going to be really busy. I am going camping the long weekend, the weekend after we are helping with a car rally. In June, I have to go to Edmonton for a dress fitting (bridesmaid dress), a wedding shower. Then in July 7 I have a stag in Edmonton, July 14 the concert, July 21 my 6th anniversary (to my wonderful and loving husband), July 28 my brothers wedding. And who knows what else could be added to the calender.

On that note just remember that no matter how busy your life is ..... Dreams do come true.

Sniffle... sniffle

2007-04-18T20:45:00.000-07:00

OK, it is the middle of April and my allergies are the worst that they have were been in awhile. If this is only the beginning I don't know what it will be like in the middle of summer. Puffy eyes, runny nose, sneezing,head pressure, itchy watery eyes. I've got it all. Just like having a cold that will not go away. Can I have a little relief!!!!!!!!!!!!

Back to reality

2007-04-08T07:45:00.000-07:00

Just when you think everything is going great, something happens to knock you back into reality. I went to work on April 29 just like another day. Everything was get or so it only seemed. Then on of my co-worker can up to me and said she need to speak to me. (this only happen when there is a issue with another co-worker.) We went into the a back room and she proceed to tell me that one of our xray tech had had a heart attach and didn't make it. He was 50 years . I was shocked. Here was so many tears that day. I am not sure how we all functioned and kept it all together in front of the patients. Last Wednesday was the memorial service. So it has not been a great week at work. I will really upset last weekend by it. Steve asked me if I knew he really well. I said that I have known him for 10 years and spend more time with him a day then my husband. I knew all about his family's ups and downs.
But after I grasp the concept that he really gone, I have been reminded that life is short . Sometimes you think death is only for old people, but it can happen at anytime. Thank god everyday that you are able to get up and go to the job that you may not like all much. That you are able to talk on the phone to loved ones far away (may not be able to see then in person but take what you can get.) Remember always to let loved ones know that you do love them.

I have had a hard week but it also reminded me not to take things for granted.

hello all....

2007-03-24T21:43:00.000-07:00

I thought I better write something soon, seeing as my mind frame in the last post was not the best. I am feeling much better mentally these days. Last week steve and I can down with one of the worst colds I have every had. (sweats, chills, cough, sinus headaches, the feeling of wanting to die). We only started to feel better this past Monday. So I have spent the last couple of days cleaning up. It is amazing how a place can so messy in such a short amount of time. But when walking to the kitchen in much to far to go..... things get out hand. But everyone here is feeling much better.
Today was our run around town day. We went to get Steve sized for his tux for my brothers wedding. When off to the mall, steve needed a new hockey stick because the other 7, in my kitchen, are broken. I don't know he brings his broken ones home but I am sure he will brake the brand new to night and off we will go next week for another.(those things aren't cheap either).
Then I made Steve go with be the his favorite place on earth, Costco. After hour and half there we both were ready to come home. I don't have time to go on the weekdays so I have to go when everyone else is there.
Tomorrow won't be much of a day. We are off to our friends place to watch the race. Yes NASCAR. I have turned into a fan. It is all because of my husband and friends.

Once again just wanted to say I was sorry for the depressing last post but I am better now. Thanks for all of your comments to help me get through.

2007-03-11T08:06:00.000-07:00

Lately I have been feeling like my life is soooo boring. I go to work, come home, make summer, watch a little TV and then go to bed. The next day I start the routine all over again. Maybe I am just in a little funk. But it kind of sucks. Maybe now that the sun is shinning and the snow is melting things will get better. Work has been so stressful these days and I have work some long hours. I need to do something for me. (the more I talk about it I am feeling better, thanks). I don't know what that is but I will have to find something. I must go and find something to do. hope you all have a good day and I will too.

Happy Birthday

2007-02-27T19:22:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Dad!!!!
sorry no picture (they are all on the other computer , if you want to see one go the stef's blog).I know the older you get, The older I get.

PS: For all you Oiler fans .... Goodbye Ryan... and Mark Messier is a cry baby! Go Flames

Long Weekend

2007-02-19T19:21:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a great Valentine's Day. We didn't do much. Dinner was prepared when I came home (got to love those crock pots). I ate by myself, Steve was at the dentist. When he came home he said something that Hallmark could not put in a card.

Steve: do you love me because I am french???

Tanis : I love you for other reasons

Steve: But do you love me because I am french??/

Tanis: Why would you ask that question? It is like me saying 'do you love me because I am dutch?

Steve: Well when we are old I will love you more because then you would be Old Dutch. Then you will be good like the chips.

That was one of his best lines yet.

This weekend we were out at my best friends house in Drumheller. Even though the weather was a little above freezing we were able to get in a couple of days of skidooing. It was a blast. A little slushy at times but very fun.

Me on the left in the green and Teri on the right.

Blake and Teri

Steve taking a break

Teri and Me talking over very loud skidoos

Steve racing himself

My New Addiction!!!

2007-02-12T19:55:00.000-08:00

Well the Tupperware party was a hit. I am having another one in May. I must admit it, but I am now addicted to it. I can't seem to get enough of it. I always put something in tupperware. My whole lunch is put in Tupperware. Not Gladware or the Ziplock..... but Tupperware. Did you know that the Gladware and Ziplock containers are not to be used more than 6 times in the fridge and only 2 times in the microwave. It says it on the box and on their websites. Very small print but it is there. Those containers are meant to be disposable and not long term. So that is my little tip of the day. Hi my name is Tanis and I am a Tupperware addict.

Careful what you say

2007-01-27T21:53:00.000-08:00

When I was younger I said that I would never do what I am about to do on Friday. I am still in a little bit of denial but it is going to happen. I know that I have turned into an adult just by doing this. I am hosting a Tupperware party. Only old people are suppose to do this but now I am one of them. I have learned careful what you say. There are things that I said when I was younger, that I would not do or say. Now I am finding my self doing and saying these thing.
1. I will never listen to country music-- I do now
2. I would never make my bed-- do now.
3. Never marry anyone like my father -- got one just like him now (down to the snoring and shaved head)
4. Nag my husband --- all the time
5. Never stay a job for more than a couple of years -- been at my job for almost 10
6. Never own a formal couch -- wanted and got one for Christmas
7. I will wear my shoes in the house if I want -- Take your shoes off at the door.

Some days I have a hard time believing that I am almost 30.

work makes me laugh

2007-01-12T19:59:00.000-08:00

As some of you know, I am a clerical supervisor at a xray and ultrasound clinic. I have worked for this company for almost 10 years (my how time flies). I have almost hard and seen everything weird there is but today, I think I heard one that is now at the top of the list.

A lady sticks her head out of a change room and says "excuse me, but do I get changed in there or somewhere else?"
And I replied "In there, that is why it is called a change room." It came out of my mouth before I had the chance to think what I was saying. I am normally a little more careful with my words but this time it just came out.

If you think that was funny, I was get a man changed for an exam. I said to him take of your pants and your shirt off then put a gown on so it ties in the back. A couple of minutes later I came by the change room and there he was in the hallway. No shirt, no pants, no underwear, and the gown wrapped around his head like a turban. I quickly put him back in the change room and made him put something back..... anything. It was scary at the time but now I just laugh liking about it.

If little things that didn't happen I would have to cry some days. At the clinic everyday we have sad stories. (Baby losses, cancer, sick kids, etc) So when things like happen it lightens the mood just a little bit and makes the day a little more tolerable.

Birthday Week

2007-01-06T22:15:00.000-08:00

This week has been a little busy. On Dec 30 was Steve's 30th birthday. I had a party planned. We meet with family and friend for a couple cold beverages and fun. He finally found out all of the little secrets that I had planned for him. Number one secret was the gift that I got him. If you don't know Steve, he is a big NASCAR fan and a collector of Dale Earnhardt things (and I mean any thing). He has been dieing to get one of these hoods. And as you can see he was very happy.

Here is a little better picture of it.

The second of my secrets was that I had a special cake made for him. I think it is soooo cute. He was a little cranky that I put that picture on it but he got over it in a hurry. Let me tell you, the cake was soooo good.

The picture was from kindergarten.

This is what the cake looked like after Steve got his fingers on it.

Then on the 31st (new years eve) our previous plans feel though so we went to a friends place and watched the hockey game and played a couple of board games. It was a pretty quiet night but that was ok. New years day was "lay around in your pj's day".

Both of us did not go back to work until Jan 3. It was a short work week but mentally it took for ever for the weekend to get here. On Friday afternoon I was sitting at work and in comes a man holding this big thing of flowers. I was kind of hoping that they were for me because have always wanted flowers sent to me. Then he said that they were for Tanis ... I had to think for a minute.. hey, that's me. I finally had flowers sent to me. This has never happened. They are beautiful. I have a great husband.

Yes this picture is taken in my bathroom. I have to put them there because if I don't my cats will eat them (Laura you know that to well) and besides shouldn't every girl have flowers in her bathroom. That way you can't she the soap scum building up on the bathtub.

Well now it is January 6 2007. I am now 29 years old (I have no problems saying it....talk to me next year, it might be a different story). Everyone keeps asking how it feels.... I tell them - Great because I am not as old as Steve. We went to dinner at Red Lobster. I love seafood but don't get it very much. It is hard to make when Steve won't eat it. But today was my day so we went.

christmas recovery

2006-12-29T11:28:00.000-08:00

Well Christmas is over and I am tired. On Christmas Eve I went to morning church with my family then we went to Steve's aunts for dinner and presents. It was a nice night, not as crazy as it has been in the past. Our 2 God-sons (4 and 6) were there which made opening presents a little entertaining. Got home about 10:30pm.

On Christmas morning Steve and I opened a couple of presents from family and each other.Then Corinne (my mother-in-law) came up for breakfast about 10:30am. At about 2:00pm we headed to High River where my aunt was hosting dinner. If I counted right there was 17 people there. (Steve, me, dad and his wife -Helen, Helen's 2 daughters, grandma, grandpa, Howard, Jane, Christopher, Hannah, Lynn, Mark, Sam and Tessa. the other person, I am sorry but I don't remember her name but she is Sam's taekwondo teacher.Our family believes that there is always room for one more.) Not the biggest group but big enough. After dinner we all played pass the phone around speaking to uncle Kevin in London ON., uncle Rick in Medicine Hat and my baby brother Stef in Edmonton. Once everyone had a chance to talk to everyone and the turkey kicked in we left there about 9:00pm.

On Boxing Day my dad came to picked Steve and I up at 10:00am (no we did not go shopping- please I had my father and husband with - they do not "do" shopping) off to the Max midget AAA hockey tournament. Seeing as Stef has left, we have to fill in for the annual trip to the games. I got home about 5:00pm and was absolutely frozen. I spent my night trying to warm up.

I have spent the last couple of days cleaning house and getting things together for Steve's birthday party on Saturday night. There is a lot of whispering around here and he doesn't like it. Steve is trying everything to get me to tell him what is going on. He knows where it is and who is all coming but that is it. I can keep a secret. On my next post I will let you all know the secrets.

So today I have sent him to play video games with Keith (his cousin) and the 2 little guys and then he will be going to poker. At least he is out of my hair and not asking me every 2 seconds what the secrets are.

Hope you had a great Christmas and have a safe new years.

deep sea fishin'

2006-12-24T21:46:00.000-08:00

Steve wanted to post this great picture of him and Blake during their deep sea fishing in mexico. This was their prize fish. A sail fish measuring 9 feet long and about 180lbs. It took them 30 min to reel it in. Pretty nice!!!

introductions please

2006-12-23T20:25:00.000-08:00

This is a picture of my husband (Steve) and I. Not a really good picture but it will do. We recently returned from Mexico. I called it our honeymoon and anniversary present, all wrapped up into one great trip. We have been married for five and a half years. We have no child but we do have 2 cats which is enough for right now.

In just few days Steve will be turning the big 3 0. I don't have find out for another year what that is like.

So that is a little bit about us. Keep watching, our life is never boring.

Merry christmas

2006-12-23T17:27:00.000-08:00

This is the first blog I have ever done. So give me time to figure it out. In the mean time have a merry christmas and a happy new year!