princess photos

After all my blah, blah, blah about the wonder of the life of a Disney princess I thought I'd better show you some lousy snaps I took of the parade so you can see why my fire was lit.

Here is Belle & the Beast. WHO wouldn't want to hang out in that dress?! It's LOVELY!

This is Alice in Wonderland. Not as glam as Belle but not too bad.

And here is Ariel from The Little Mermaid. She's riding atop the float. Again, not as sweet a get up as Belle but certainly unique.

Here we have Gepetto with is dancing puppets.

Eureka!

Yes, it's been awhile. I've had the worst case of blogging writer's block imaginable. When faced with the thought of "I need to update my blog" I'd sit and stew and think, "Huh, I guess I have nothing to say." Those who know me know that I typically have plenty to say. Anyhow, it's been a long and winding road but I've realized that what has been at play is that several months ago JDM & I bought a laptop computer. I've essentially ditched my old faithful PC in favour of using the computer in the living room on my lap. We upload our photos onto our PC. No photos = no inspiration from yours truly. (Uh, and we just took a couple hundred photos off our camera from all the way back to Christmas day!).
I must continue to wax on and tell you all that I start a new job at the beginning April. I'll be a Clinical Nurse Educator. I've been pondering adult learning styles as a large component of my job will be teaching. When JDM & I were sitting at the PC going thru MONTHS of photos It hit me like the proverbial slap in the face that, I'M VISUAL! Without something purdy or interesting to look at I check out. Good thing I married a handsome devil, huh? Anyway, that was my little eureka moment as to why blogging lost it's luster for me. And the side note is that when I'm presenting at work I'll be sure to wear something divine to keep attention... will this work?! Nah.

Now back to our regular scheduled programming.

Yeah, the new job. Holy cow. It's half time, whew. I'm sad to leave the liaison gig I'm doing now but I'll still lurk around it a couple time a month. This CNE opportunity was one I couldn't pass up and my new boss is someone I've watched in the health authority over the years and am thrilled to work for her. So off I go. Wish me well. I'm much better with heads than gastro parts but I *guess* I can learn. Eeep, I'll also get back to a bit of bedside nursing to start out and throughout the job. I'm quite looking forward to that part once I rewet my feet in that part of nursing. It's been 3 years since I've poked anyone with a needle. Hang on, I gave JDM his TwinRix vax for Costa Rica and he screamed like a girl-- does that count? Did I do a crappy job or is he a big ol' baby? You can message me privately to answer if you like.

Jamie & I went to Disneyland for spring break! We met my folks down there so we had a 3:1 adult:child ratio which is perrrrrfect for a zoo like Disney. I really enjoyed traveling with Jay. He's so civilized and reasonable. The guy is 7. He rules. Below are some photos. (Charlie went to DL last year with my folks & my niece so he stayed home and bachelored with his dad).

Look a the pure bliss on my son's face while he hugs Mickey Mouse.
He said meeting Mickey was the highlight of his trip.

I love this photo of my boy.

All set for the Bug's Life 3D movie.

Disney absolutely exceeded my expectations. It was simply wonderful. I really, really loved it. I felt like a little kid, it's true. The princesses are so beautiful. It's amazing how a 36 year old woman can hip check a 4 year old girl out of the way to get at Cinderella for an autograph. Uh, not that I did that or would ever do that... man, if I could do it all again I'd love to go to Disney University and be a princess! Wouldn't that be such a fun gig for a gal in her 20's? Belle dancing down the street in her lovely golden gown, Cinderella giving a regal wave from her carriage... Hell, I'd even be an ugly stepsister given the opportunity.

That is all for now. Good night my friends.
xo

It's a brand new year!

I pledge to you, the people, to update my small corner of the world wide web on a monthly basis, minimum. I recognize that I've been remiss, lame, substandard... whatever else you wish to say about keeping it up. That said, it's a new year and it's time for a new start.

We are still a frenetic family of 4 plus one doggy. Henry probably deserves the most press from July until now. I'd like to tell you he is a very good dog but that's simply not true. He is a wreck of a dog who loves to throw his weight around (all 9 lbs.of it) by barking his fool head off. Thanks to him we had a visit from the kind folks at Animal Control so we've put a citronella collar on the guy which gives him a blast in the face when he gets too uppity. It's working... he may not be the best dog in the world but he's OUR dog. And we love him.

Jamie and Charlie are kickin' it old skool in grade 1 and junior kindergarten respectively. All is well... really nothing new to report on that front.

Jim and I are still slogging it out at the universities and that fine old establishment VIHA.

I recognize this is a lite post but let's take baby steps my friends. Baby steps.

Happiest of '08 to you all and I do look forward to rappin' at you throughout the year.

big love,
Trey xo

This post is light on the photos