Ladybug sightings...it's an epidemic!!

If anyone believes in signs...

Our dogwood bushes/trees have aphids we were advised to get some ladybugs (ok, that may be a weak sign)

I was weeding the garden and a ladybug landed on my hand (a more convincing sign)

I went to the bookstore and there was a display of ladybug kitchen accessories (I didn't buy anything)

I was walking Charlie and we met a dog named....Ladybug!! (what are the chances??)

This was all in a matter of days. Then I saw the recent rumors about referrals and decided that maybe Ladybugs are just a sign that it is springtime. Ho hum... Pass the chocolate

Toronto, Toronto, Toronto...

...another business trip to Toronto. I really can't complain actually! The travel companions were good, the hotel was fantastic and I went up the CN Tower...again! I am very tired however and I wish this weekend was a few days longer so I could just sleep before going back to the office.

Though being away from home was a great distraction from obsessively checking the internet for updates on CCAA referrals.

Master Bedroom Phase 1: Complete

It's been a couple of months since I posted anything about our home renos. You may have thought we were finished based on that. Nope. We just took a few weeks off...kind of. The most current project is the master bedroom. On the list are: hardwood floors, paint, build new closet (the old one did not maximize storage), have two new windows installed and put on the new trim. So far the floors are in and the old closet has been demolished.

The new pantry finally arrived so we picked that up yesterday. It is too heavy for me to carry so it is currently sitting in the garage waiting for someone with muscles to help Al put it in the house.

I better hurry up here so I can go help with the framing of the new closet.

A May November Romance?

No, I'm not talking about Calista Flockhart and the old guy that played Indiana Jones, ya'know Harrison Ford!! I am talking it's MAY and the CCAA is into NOVEMBER. Now that's romance!! It's like the little glimmer of flame has been relit. A faint glow of hope is illuminated in the darkness. A reason to break out the dark chocolate M&Ms I received in my most recent swap. Woohoo! I know the CCAA only referred up to and including November 1 but at least we are in my month!!! They say it's good luck if a baby is born with their birthday close to their mom's. I wonder if our daughter will be born in November?? I'm not making this up wither....I heard it on Lost. I know, I know. I need a life. Well, at least for the next few months and then I can focus all my energy on 'the kid'. I hope the CCAA is well rested after another holiday and that they get right back to work. I wonder if they have heard of Red Bull...maybe a tastfully wrapped crate should arrive at the office and see if we can't speed things up just a little bit. Okay, I need a distraction before I start planning my outfit to wear on the plane...oh yeah, chocolate.