Are you there Bloggers? It's me, Amy...

Ok, so I have some downtime here at work and am shocked that it was before Christmas I even posted my last blog!! As for specifics of everything that happened, I don't remember much as it has been a whirlwind of a few months and I am still stuck in the middle of the whirlwind and months are flying by without even realising how quickly they really are going! I can see how peoples whole career just flutter by in the blink of an eye as I will be celebrating my 2 year anniversary in the gov't this coming June! Crazy! Some things that are happening at the moment are pretty exciting :) I went last night to my salon to have my hair done and my nails done in preparation of our late honeymoon!! We are leaving this Saturday at 6:55 am on a plane and heading to Cuba! We have heard many mixed reviews so we decided to play it safe and stay at the Sandals, a 5 star resort where we are guarenteed to have fun and have to worry less about the food and water than at some other resorts in Vara...

What a busy, busy week!! And no end in sight until the New Year!! On Monday after work Tyler picked me and Dolly up and went to Peggy and Terry's for dinner. We were there for a few hours before heading home. Late night getting to bed #1. On Tuesday at 2:00 we headed out for our divisional Christmas Party at Maxwell's on Elgin. Complete with appetizers, drinks and a tacky gift exchange. Tyler picked us up from there as well and brought us home. I was so wound up from being out that I didnt get to bed until late. Late night getting to bed #2. On Wednesday we headed to the market at lunch to go to the Crocs store. My dad was recently diagnosed with bone spurs in his feet, austio arthritis and something facitious (dont know what it's called or how it's spelled but he needs physio, medication and to get some prescription orthotic shoes and insoles which are pushing $1000 a pair). The doctor told him Crocs are ortho approved as well so he advised him to get some. I bought...

Here are this week's questions: 1. Are you a party person? Or do you prefer an intimate gathering with just a few friends? 2. Would you rather be a guest at a party or the hostess with the mostess? 3. What is your favorite party food or drink? (I'd love to see the recipe!) 4. What is the best party you've ever been to? 5. What is your favorite party game? 1. Are you a party person? Or do you prefer an intimate gathering with just a few friends? I much prefer intimate gatherings. It gives you more of a chance to have some one on one time with each guest and it doesn't get as loud, messy and often they don't go as late into the evening. I'm a homebody that likes to go to bed early. Sue me!!! haha 2. Would you rather be a guest at a party or the hostess with the mostess? I like having people over more. Like I said--I'm a homebody. I like baking for people to come over and making the house all up with candles and such. The only part I dont like is w...

Here are this week's questions and my answers: What is your favorite cookie to eat?  By far--Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip!! With a big glass of milk!!!! :)   But throw some shortbread in there for good measure and because it's the holidays! :) Have you ever done a cookie exchange?  Yes--well it was a "treat exchange". We do them at work--I am not doing it this year though because between all the shopping and baking I already have to do, I just dont have the time or patience for it this year. How are you doing on your holiday shopping?  Haven't really started. I have a couple small things right now but this Saturday and the 21st are my shopping days! Going to start baking soon too.   What is your holiday shopping style? (A little at a time, or power shopper? Early in the season or last minute? Online or part of the crowd?) I usually like to start early so it's not such a big chunk of change coming out at once from my account. This way, everyone gets more ...

Wow--What a long and crazy weekend! With no end in sight!! Friday I was off work--I had a doctors appointment in the morning (all went well but he is still sending me for a Colposcopy and possible Biopsy but he is certain there is nothing even remotely cancerous about it this is just a precautionary measure to see what it is and keep an eye on it). So he said in the next 2 months the hospital should be calling me for a consultation and then we'll book the appointment from there. The afternoon, I took off as vacation. I met up with Ty and we had some lunch and we went home to relax a bit! I started getting ready and headed out to dinner at Boston Pizza with the girls for Ashlee and Shan's birthday! I have never blown through 55 WW points so quickly! Just from a pasta dish and a dessert :( Oh well! Good thing I saved all my extras for the week and was good that day! I went home after and Ty was already in bed (got home around 10:30 or so after dropping Shan off at home on my wa...

Ok so it's been a while. Can't remember how long (I'd have to look) but I know I won't be able to properly catch up--but I'll try anyways:) So first news first! One of my best friends (Shannon) got engaged to Ty's cousin (Casey) on Nov 16!! :) She tried to call but it happened to be a night we decided to go to bed early (by like 8 haha) but Casey got through to Ty and told him. On Friday the 18th, Shan and I went for lunch alone together and she asked to to be a Bridesmaid. Of course I said yes :) Ty will be MC'ing with Stephane (who was our best man) so they should do a fantastic job! I can't wait to help her start planning all the little events that goes along with a wedding :) Yay! On the night of the 18th I was a busy girl finishing up laundry and dishes and putting the finishing touches on the cake for one of the guys in Ty's paintball squads birthday, the cupcakes for Shan's birthday and all the appetizers I had made from scratch. Then ...

I'm having a very good day--nothing in particular has happened but I am just in a good mood! :) Feelin' Good! This eating right thing is addictive! I feel great :) Pounds are starting to come off as well so that keeps the ball rolling too! :) Yesterday my parents came over to the house and while me and Ty were at work, checked off a few things on our never ending to-do list! The house is looking great and I'm very excited for Saturday to finally share it with our friends and family:) Since it's our first dinner party thing in our new home, I've decided to try some new appetizer recipes :) No frozen/store bought things. So hopefully they turn out good!! I think I have about 4 or 5 recipes on the go right now--I started the fillings, etc for them all last night and the kitchen was smelling mighty fine and nothing has even started cooking yet! lol Tonight I have to make homemade wonton wrappers since I can't find them in the grocery store pre-made and make th...