Mika's bday was so fun!!!

Mika's party was really fun! There were alot of kids that came, too! Parents even stayed and watched and chatted with me. I'm new to the area, so it was so nice to see and talk with new people. Mika's good friend Jennica's mom (Tanya) stayed and helped me with the games,food, prizes and clean up! She's such a nice person and we all had so much fun!

The day before the party there was alot of snow that came down. I was alittle worried how the roads would be the next day for the party, but it was fine. Manny drove me, Daichi and Mika to St williams school where we were going to have the party. I told theschool organizer Christopher that we'd be in early at 12pm to set up for the party at 1pm.  Thank goodness I did that because he came around 12:40pm. I just had enough time to put up flower balloons, the banner, set up the games, put out drinks,snacks,plates, cups, napkins and put the cake in the fridge. Kids came running in and Mika and Daichi were so excited! This is her FIRST official party with her friends. We always do a family party with cake, presents and games. But, when manny got his permanent residency status in Canada I knew the kids needed a big girl/big boy party!

Kids loved the idea of the party at the school cz there was the gym with equipment there, a huge room for eating and activities and a long hallway to run back and forth to. Emi was left at home with grandma and grandpa cz she caught Mika's cold from school. Mika had a high fever and a bad asthma cough for almost 4 days.

Well, the kids had fun! I sewed four minions and put beans in them for a bean bag "hit the minions" game! And we did dodgeball, tag, pinata (a big number 7 that I made), decorating cookies and a cookie contest, etc. It was great and the kids were all smiles! They ate pizza and drank juice and cookies and cake. We had so many games and prizes that the time really did fly by! Mika loved her many wonderful gifts she was given!! Mostly Barbie dolls and stuffed toys which she loves! The party was a success and I have to go through it all again next month january for Daichi's 9th birthday!!

Mika's 7th birthday party plans

Well, Mika's going to be 7 yrs on Dec. 14, 2013. She is going to have her first official birthday party with her friends. She's never had one before with friends because we were separated distance wise from their dad (Manuel) for a few years. He had to wait for his Permanent residency in Canada, so Mika, Daichi and I came ahead to live in Canada to settle in. I promised the kids that they will have their own party when their dad comes and he's been with us since June 25, 2012. So, Mika is all excited and so am I about the party!

We're thinking of a girl party. But, now Daichi wants to invite people to the party, so we'll go with boys and girls. I have to think of food, where, games, prizes, cake and see who can help me watch over these kids! hehe..Lots to think of but, it's exciting, too!

I'll let you all know more when I figure things out:)

Ballet/dance class

Sorry, it's been a while! I've been busy with the Young Living oils. Now that I'm an independent distributor, it's been busy with signing people up and talking to people about my experience with the essential oils. On Tuesday night 6-7pm I took my son Daichi and daughter Mika to the St. Williams school. They got to see girls/boys do ballet/dance. Daichi got right in and did the stretches and the technique steps. Mika who was so excited and looking forward to it, shut down and was nervous and started to cry. I was just so surprised because Daichi didn't even want to go and he ended up doing really well! I wish I had taken a video as he was so good and followed all instructions and really tried his best! I was proud of him! I'm not saying I want him to become a dancer, but he can definitely benefit from being more fit and using his body.

Mika and Daichi will go again next Tuesday night. They know lots of people from their school (Port Rowan Public School) so they should feel comfortable next week as well. Mai Tran is the instructor and she's also our neighbor! Her and her husband Roger owns an apple orchard on the corner of 1st con rd (port rowan). We always get our apples there (empire, red delicious, mutsu, gala). She's trained in the russian ballet and has been doing ballet for 30 yrs she told me! She is very talented and very fit! Makes me want to take her class:P

I'll let you know how this goes with the kids! Also, I need to talk with her about a payment plan..

Happy Anniversary

November 5 is my husband Manny and I wedding anniversary. We will be married for 12 years! I still can't believe that sometimes, but then somedays I really can! We got married November 5, 2001 in Las Vegas, Nevada. No, it wasn't at a drive thru:P We got married at Candlelight Chapel and it was very quick and I felt kinda nervous and it was very strange to me really. I didn't even know about "Vegas quickie weddings" and well, it did happen quick and I was kinda scared. I wasn't sure if Manny and I would really last. He was always really good to me, but we had issues like our culture backgrounds and our big age gap of 10 years! I was always hoping and wanting to overcome those, but I just hoped that they wouldn't be too much for us. We're still together after 12 years of marriage and three kids, so we must be strong enough:)

I really don't mind what we do that day of our anniversary, as long as we can have some time to talk and laugh. I am very lucky to have a good husband and who is such a good father.

Hunt's Honey in Port Rowan, ON

Mark Hunt and his wife and 4 boys came to our house a few days ago. They brought us honey! I just love honey! Just for on toast, in my tea, baking with it, beauty recipes, and using it when I'm not feeling well...There are so many uses for it and it's unpasteurized and local:) I love having honey in our house because with three kids and a being busy all the time, it's a natural way to keep healthy. 

They gave us buckwheat honey (dark honey), wildflower honey (regular), creamed honey, and cinnamon honey (mixed with ground cinnamon). My favourite is the wildflower one. Mark's wife also uses the bees wax for making products like chapsticks and lip balms as well. I believe Mark said that they have 900 bees, but will expand to 1200 bees.

Mark Hunt and his bee farm is on: 47 concession rd, Port Rowan, ON N0E1M0. Their number is: 519-586-7979 and email is: huntshoney@hotmail.com.

Really nice people and cute kids. Mika knows a few of their sons at Port Rowan Public School.

I'm planning on making some throat lozenges with the honey! Mark invited us to his place to see the bees later as well. Looking forward to that!

Part-time job

Well, I started working couple of days ago at a greenhouse. Just doing some things with plants. It's weird because the last time I worked was when i was 19 years old. I'm in my thirties, so yeah I'm kinda nervous to get back out there again. I know it's only greenhouse stuff, but well I'm a shy person and for me that's a step.

I do like working and it's nice because my husband works there too. He was showing me what I need to do. Nice to be working at same place he is at and to see what he does there.

My mom and dad watched Emi for me and picked up kids at bus stop. My mom also made dinner and it was nice because I was kinda tired and I cook all the meals every night and every day. I'll probably work 3 days a week as my parents are busy with farm things right now and their business in Toronto.

This is a start for me. Glad to get out there again.

Norfolk county fair was fun!

We went to the simcoe norfolk county fair yesterday. We were planning on leaving at 9am to get there early and have a good parking spot. We ended up leaving the house after 10am. That's what happens when you have kids. hehe..

We got a nice parking spot and we hit the ticket booth. Manny got the kids a ride all day bracelet pass and we had to get them from the booths. They weren't even open yet so we waited in the long line up (kids P.A. Day). We finally got the bracelet passes and the kids were off! They went on a Nemo ride, a bee ride, car ride, motorcycle ride, etc.,...I think they went on all the rides that they 'could' go on (for their height requirements). It was still kinda cloudy and cool out. I decided to bring Emi to the kids learning centre area. It's a room where you can change diaper, give feedings, play and rest if you need to. I really love it there because it's so friendly and a nice size room for kids to play in. We stayed there for about 30mins and then decided to go back out. The weather was beginning to get warmer, so we walked around and then decided to eat lunch. We ate hamburger, fries and hot dog at Knights of Columbus booth. Food was pretty good and then the kids were off to go on more rides.

Emi and I stayed in the food area by the bandstand. We got a good spot to see the Bandaloni play. He's a one man band with guitar, drums, cymbals, microphone, harmonica, etc.,...He's really fun to watch and Emi was so happy through the whole performance. She got out of her stroller and started stomping and dancing and spinning around. How cute! He played a few kids songs like 'twinkle twinkle little star', 'you've got a friend in me', etc.,...He's always so much fun to watch! Definitely have to buy his cd & dvd set next year!

Mika was happy to see her classmate Kaitlyn there. They played games and won goldfish, too. Mika's fish died before we even got in the car.

All in all it was a great day! Can't wait for next year! Wonder who the performer will be? This year it was Carly Rae Jepsen. Last year Chantal Kreviazuk. Year before Barenaked Ladies. Gets better and better!