My Trip to the Dentist

6 months ago, I found out I had a very small cavity in my back right molar. My dentist figured it was small enough that I could get it filled with out freezing. First of all, the last time I had a cavity I was 16 years old, second of all, the freezing made me pass out. They had to turn me upside down to get me breathing properly again. It was scarey...the room was spinning. I swore I would never go back. Then when I was 22 I had to get my wisdom teeth pulled and lived through it. I've gone to the dentist regularily since then. So, this morning the dentist is telling me that they will have some freezing on hand just in case..but I was strong and made it through with out the freezing. The worst part of it was the drilling. I guess I have lost my bragging rights for being cavity free for 18 years. I've had the same dentist for over 30 years and he's still the best. I hope he never retires!

Shopping and Shopping and more Shopping

I had a great time in Maple Ridge this weekend. We drove my Dad to the ferry on Good Friday, just in time for the 1pm boat. There was a huge line up for walk on passengers because they didn't open the ticket booth until 10 min. to 1pm. They shut off ticket sales 5 min before sailing. Good thing they decided to keep selling tickets. We arrived at Horseshoe Bay at 12:45pm. We drove up front, told my Dad to get out and we would park and come back to make sure he got his ticket for the next sailing. We found a parking spot right away up near the water front. Then we waited in line with my dad to make sure he was getting on that ferry and he got his ticket at 1:57pm. So, we go back to the car and find we are pinned in by another car that parked on an angle behind us where there was no parking spot. Sean went to use the washroom and when he came back, the car had moved so we could get out. Yay!! We were on our way to Maple Ridge to see my sister and her family for the weekend.
Saturday was such a nice day, but I spent most of it inside Malls shopping for a dress. I found my dress right away, well actually I saw it in Kamloops and really liked it, so we went to Sears in Coquitlam. We were looking for a dress for Robin's oldest daughter, which was hard because she wasn't there with us. We didn't find Robin a dress, but there are lots of possibilities. I am sure she'll find one just in time. Reminds me of my wedding dress nightmare...which turned out just perfect in the end. After we were done shopping, we went for Lunch at Mr. Mike's. I just love eating there. I worked at Mr. Mike's in WL for 4 years (it was my first job). The burgers tasted just like I remembered them. MMMM MMMM good. Then we stoped at Tim Hortins for a coffee before we headed back to Maple Ridge. I didn't win a thing on my cup, however Robin didn't tell me if she won anything. She'd better not be holding out on me!!! Hee Hee Hee. When we got back to Maple Ridge, my mom and sister were ready to go to Costco, so we hopped in her truck and headed out again. It was so hot I bought a cute denim skort and a light sweater and a t-shirt. On the way back, we stopped at the Superstore and I bought a cute pair of sandals to go with my new dress. My sister bought me a pair of chocolate brown flip flops. It was great. On Sunday we went shopping for wedding decorations with Robin. That went very well. I am getting so excited!!! Less than 5 weeks til her wedding. Then it was back in the car after lunch on Sunday and headed home. It was another whirl wind trip Sandi style, but it was an awesome weekend!!!

Happy Easter

Quick Trip

We are back home. My eye appointment went well. Things are clearing up in the back of my eye and the swelling has gone down. I can see much better now with my left eye. About 75% better than 5 weeks ago. I'll have to go back if there is a severe change in my vision.
We went to a Greek restaurant last night for dinner and it was very good food..I ate too much...but it was so good. We had the Greek Treat, which came with chicken breasts, mushrooms, potato wedges, rice and pita bread. Yummy!!! Then My friend and I went to Starbucks for coffee and a 3hour chat. It was so much fun. This morning she came with us to Hello Toast for breakfast. I love eating out for breakfast. We had some time to kill before my appontment, so we went to Wal Mart and bought a game for my daughter that she really wanted. Turns out if was on sale...lucky girl. then we looked at coffee tables and found nothing we like better than what we found at The Brick. We will look some more this weekend when we are in Vancouver.

It's Cold again

Last night I had a hard time sleeping and the furnace kept turning on all night. I woke up and checked the temperature outside this morning and it was -17 celcius. What??? That is way too cold for April. What happened to our Spring. It sprung for a day only and then April fools came. It was snowing in Maple Ridge yesterday, so it must be all over the province that we are getting unusual weather.
We are going to Kamloops this afternoon, so hopefully it is warmer there. I see the eye specialist tomorrow and hopefully I get some results. It's frustrating waiting and waiting. It's hard to believe I've had this eye problem for 5 weeks already. I would really like to see properly again!!!

Pictures of the Birthday girl

My Daughter is officially a teenager!!!

13 years ago today I became a Mom for the first time. Kelsey was born on Saturday of Easter weekend that year. My parents went to Salmon Arm to visit my grandpa. My Mom said to me, "Don't you have that baby while I'm gone." I said not to worry because my due date wasn't for another 3 and a half weeks. Funny how that worked out. My parents left on the Friday and I went into labour at 6am on that Saturday and headed off to the hospital. When I arrived at the hospital, I was 8 cm dilated and my baby girl was born at 9:40am, weighing 8 lbs, 14.5 oz. A big girl for being 25 days ahead of schedule. My how the time flies by...from diapers...to crayons...to reading...to writing...to teenager(i-pods/internet who needs a phone when you have your own computer?). I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful daughter, who has turned into a real treasure to me.