What I Wore Wednesday - Niagara Falls

So I haven't been as good at taking pictures. I think being sick hasn't helped that much.  We had a busy week, after we returned from KY last Wednesday we went to Niagara Falls with my parents for a few days. It was a nice little get away for all of us.

I am excited about this Friday, to attend  Shes Connected and I get to meet Lisa Marie. I have know her for years on-line from a local parenting group but now I will actually get to meet her.   I still have to figure out my outfits for the days. I will be volunteering, in hopes to get over my shyness.  I am extremely shy when I don't know anyone or get put into a new situation but once I am comfortable, watch out.

This week wasnot so productive  in terms of my projects, Lots of sketching and crocheting going on. You can check them out here where I hold myself accountable on a weekly basis and post my pictures on facebook and twitter daily. 
 
 As with previous weeks I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy , and the Transatlantic Blonde.

Thursday - Niagara Falls

 hat - made by met

jacket - from a friend

 Thursday night - dinner at Jack Astors

t-shirt - Fashion Bug

sweater - Lane Bryant (one of my new one piked up in KY)

belt and bracelet - Forever 21 

skirt - Penningtons

Friday - Clifton Hill

The only outfit picture I got was in the Fun House mirror.

hoodie- Walmart
jeans - MXM
brace - physio
running shoes - Running Room 

More Clifton Hill pictures

Saturday - My Godson's Baptism

 I coloured my hair Thursday for this night. It ame out darker then I wanted it to but I decided to rock a 1940's hairdo. I love how it turned out.

flower pin - gift from my mom

earrings - made by my mom

top and sweater - Lane Bryant

belt - Forever 21

skirt - Penningtons

tights- Target

shoes - Walmart 

My 3 cuties

My little man, looking so grown up. A new haircut and gel. sigh.

My dad and my little man after an outfit change (the indoor fountain was too much for him to resist).

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cousins, my Godson and Tutu

 Monday

Taking pitures after a long day doesn't look flattering. I tried the 1940's look again but it didn't hold up at work with my headset.
sweater - Lane Bryant
flower pin - gift from my mom
jeans - MXM

I hope that everyone had a great week and  creative week.

 

Ania

 

What I Wore Wednesday- Rocking Hair

OMG I sucked at taking pictures this week. But the one day I did take pictures was the best day.  My hair ROCKED on Sunday and I'm glad I have the photos to prove it, even if they are kinda poorly lit.  It was by soon to be Godson's 1st birthday and party on Sunday.  

I can't believe that just over a year ago I help support my cousin while she gave birth.  Can I just say that it is soooo much harder to support then to give birth. Mind you when she started pushing a fever hit me so it might have been better if I was feeling ok.   Also if any of my labours and pushing took as long as her's did that I would not have 3 kids. Seriously, she was in labour for over 24 hours (I was with her for 23 of those hours) and pushed for over an hour. My longest labour was 10 hours, and my longest pushing was 15 both with Monkey, with Muffin I was in labour for 8 hours, I went from 3cm to baby in 1 hour and 5 minutes. And 5 minutes was pushing, she just shot out. And Tutu was messed up labour with everything going on but it was about 9 hours and 8 minutes of pushing. So you an see why I kept having kids (it was easy for me) and I still would if Rock hadn't stopped me ;).

This week was a semi-productive week in terms of my projects. You can check them out  here where I hold myself accountable on a weekly basis and post my pictures on facebook and twitter daily. 
 
 As with previous weeks I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy , Mama Go Round and the Transatlantic Blonde.

And the post is going up early today as Rock took Monkey and Muffin to gymnastics and I stayed home with Tutu and just hanged. I normally clean Tuesday nights when I only have 1 helper around but after the major cleaning I did on the weekend (cleaned, purged, organized and moved furniture) I needed a break.  I was still cleaning last night too. 

Sunday

My cousin and I and Muffin.

headband - made by me (I am so loving this one and wearing it all the time, the colours make me happy)

pearl necklace - very old left to me by my Aunt

top - it's either Thyme Maternity or Penningtons

cuff - made by me

jeans - MXM

shoes - Walmart

I forgot to mention last week that I got new glasses (because my old ones broke 4 times in a year, so the Dr had that company replace them for me free of charge) and new shoes. 

Usually in my posts you don't see my shoes because when I come home the first thing I do is take off my shoes and if I go out I go outside barefoot to enjoy the grass under my feet while I can and the weather is nice.  But these ones are so pretty and colourful and make me happy,  I love pink.

And an we talk about my hair? These pictures don't do it justice but it looked awesome. I got so many compliments on it.  I love it.  Bu seriously an hour to do my hair, no way that's going to happen on a regular basis, before kids I spent that kind of time but not now. It's so simple I teased the top and put it up half-way. I pinned the back into a little flower (I was trying for a bow but my cousin said it looked like a flower), then I curled every so often.  Now if only I would go an colour my hair so it would look decent, I haven't done that since the beginning of the year (over 6 months ago) and may get a trim that hasn't been done sine October when Rock's grandfather did it for me on our trip to Louisville.   I think I may go and get that done next week when we are on vacation.

Speaking of vacation my Creative Journey post that is normally done on Sunday nights will be delayed until Monday when we come back from the cottage. Also there won't be any pictures on facebook or twitter as no internet connection up there.  We have 6 days off from work and they are jammed pack. Up at the cottage for a few days, then visiting the Ex on Tuesday, Wednesday we will go to Canada's Wonderland, Thursday I hope to get my hair done and Monkey and I have Dr's appointments and I want to take the girls shopping for their back to school shoes, Friday another trip to the Ex and then rest and relax over the long weekend. We may take a trip to Marineland  at some point but I would rather not after the week we will have.

I hope that everyone had a great week and  creative week.

Ania

What I Wore Wednesday - Having Fun

This week was pretty good for taking pictures. I also tried to have more fun with them this week.

This week was a rainy week so we spent most of the time inside and I worked on my projects. You can check them out  here where I hold myself accountable on a weekly basis and post my pictures on facebook and twitter daily. 
 
 As with previous weeks I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy , Mama Go Round and the Transatlantic Blonde.

And the post is going up early today as Rock took Monkey and Muffin to gymnastics and I stayed home with Tutu and just hanged. I normally clean Tuesday nights when I only have 1 helper around but after the major cleaning I did on the weekend (cleaned, purged, organized and moved furniture) I needed a break.  I was still cleaning last night too.

Thursday - work

 headband - made by me

shrug -Fashion Bug

dress - from a friend

Friday - work

headband - made by me

t-shirt from a friend

jeans - MXM

cuff - Rustik Chic 

Saturday - Muffin's soccer, running errands and McDonald's for lunch and play-land

cowl - made by me

t-shirt - Motherhood Maternity

jeans - MXM

Monday - work

So yesterday I decided to have fun with my photos. I felt pretty, fun and colourful and had a mini-photo shoot.

headband- made by me

dress - Walmart

cuff - Rustik Chic

 Tuesday - work

 headband - finished by me last night

scarf - made by me

top- Lane Bryant

pants - Penningtons (they were lost in the back of my closet for almost 2 years)

I hope that everyone had a great week and  creative week.

Ania

WIWW - Niagara Falls and Creative Journey

My regularly scheduled post for Sunday/Monday didn't happen because we were away in Niagara Falls for a few days and the room we were staying at had bad wi-fi reception. We had a mini family vacation. So this week I will be combining my What I Wore Wednesday post with my Creative Journey post (week 29) and posting it on Tuesday. Yes I know that makes perfect sense but I am so tired and don't have the energy to do 2 separate posts.

 As with previous weeks I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy , Mama Go Round and the Transatlantic Blonde.

Thursday - work

cardi - Target
tank top - Fashion Bug
skirt - Penningtons
Don't you love the classy place I hide my cell phone when I don't have any pockets in my outfits.  Keeps it close by and safe (when I remember I put it there).

And the girls got new outfits from my mom from Bonnie Togs.

Friday - work

cowl - made by me
t-shirt - from a friend
pants - very old don't remember where I got them from

Saturday - soccer and out with a friend

These pictures were taken by Monkey
t-shirt - Penningtons
cowl and flower  - made by me
jeans - MXM

Sunday - Niagara Falls (Maid of the Mist and Journey behind the Falls)

Taken down by the Niagara River's edge just before and just after a trip on the Maid of the Mist.
The lovely blue garbage bag quality poncho courtesy of the Maid of the Mist.
flower in the hair - gift from my mom
dress - Target
flower and belt - made by me
short - Penningtons
running shoes - Running Room
bracelet - Forever 21
ring - garage sale

Pictures taken off the boat and by the river's edge.  A view most people don't get to see.

And these were taken down beside the Horseshoe Falls. It was a great experience for all of us. M first visit to the Falls was when I was 4 days old but I never experienced all this until this weekend. What an awesome thing to see the Falls from down on the river.

Monday - Marineland, dinner at Outback and Clifton Hill

This is me after melting at Marineland
t-shirt - Walmart
flowers - made by me
belt - Penningtons
shorts - from a friend
knee brace - physio

And here we are enjoying Marineland

t-shirt - from a friend
belt - Penningtons
shorts - Penningtons
bib necklace - made by me
bracelet - Michaels

And I like the way my hair turned out in the high ponytail.

The family enjoying Clifton Hill

Tuesday - Niagara Falls before we headed home

t-shirt, belt and shorts  - Penningtons
cute kid- made by me

Creative Journey - Week 29

I can't believe it's believe I've been doing this for over 26 weeks, it all started here. The year is halfway over, when did that happen. I have been doing at least one creative act everyday. There has been days when I haven't taken a picture of what I have done every day but I have been creative. 

This week was pretty good in terms of productivity, I've gotten back into the grove with sketching plus working on my crocheting. I'm keeping the momentum going.

If you want to see what I am up to on a daily basis you can check me out on facebook or twitter.

Monday

  started on a new bow

Started a new sketch

Tuesday

Finished the bow

Finished the sketch

Wednesday

A new sketch started and finished

Started on a new bow

Thursday

 Progress on the bow

Friday

A little Art Journalling

Progress on the bow

Saturday

The bow completed

Sunday

Started working on a cuff bracelet

Monday

Sketch done in Monkey`s sketch book.

I hope everyone had a creative and productive week, and the upcoming week is as productive and creative.

 Ania