A Year in Pictures 2008

Dec 31

2008-12-31T10:45:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!
I can't believe how fast the year went, it seems like not long ago we were ringing in 2008.
Since this is the last day of the year, this is also the last day of my blog. I will still be posting in 2009 but I'm switching over to my other blog. You can find me here:
http://brennas-scraproom.blogspot.com/

I plan to do a lot of organizing in the new year, especially in my scrap room. I got a head start on some it yesterday and feel better about it already. I hated that I couldn't find things or forgot what I had.

Have a safe and enjoyable evening and I'll see you next year!

Dec 27

2008-12-27T11:10:00.000-08:00

This morning we woke up to find a tree had snapped in half and landed in our backyard. I'm so glad it missed the house or the surrounding power lines etc...

Dec 26

2008-12-27T11:07:00.000-08:00

Here's Sebastion under the tree checking out my new sewing machine.

Dec 25

2008-12-27T11:02:00.000-08:00

This is Jack & I on Christmas night in our new jammies and we're coloured co-ordinated. I didn't even notice until I loaded the photos, lol.

Dec 24

2008-12-24T23:31:00.000-08:00

Jack and I spent the evening at my mom and dad's. Just the 4 of us, it nice and quiet. Here are a couple of images from the night.

Dec 23

2008-12-23T08:11:00.000-08:00

Our Christmas Tree

Dec 22

2008-12-22T12:00:00.000-08:00

D & R came over for a Christmas visit on Sat night and we exchanged presents...this was the photo album we gave them.

This is the photo album they gave us...almost identical and we had no idea what each other would buy. It was so funny.

Dec 20

2008-12-20T09:27:00.000-08:00

Last night we went to Jack's Christmas Party...we all thought we were going for you're typical dinner, drinks and mingling. Well it didn't take long to figure out that we were smack dab right in the middle of a murder mystery. It was a lot of fun witnessing the "murders", checking out the "evidence" and trying to figure out who dunnit. It made for a great night out and not another typical Christmas party. Oh and the food was amazing...I had traditional turkey dinner and Jack had NY peppercorn steak, and for dessert we had the yummiest Egg Nog cheesecake I've ever had (see photo below).

This poor teddy was sent to one of the victims before she "died". Moments later she was poisoned, lol.

This was our "Head Waiter" who had a good time with Jack and vice versa.

Dec 18

2008-12-18T09:15:00.000-08:00

The fesitval of trees at the Four Seasons Hotel in Vancouver. Jack & I had some time to kill before the hockey game on Sunday night. So we wandered Pacific Center and ended up at the Four Season looking at all the trees.

This is a row of trees in the front lobby

Basics for Babies tree decorated with baby wipes

A Big Mac ornament on the McDonald's tree

Dec 17

2008-12-17T20:04:00.000-08:00

After all the cold weather and snow we've been having lately, a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows is the perfect drink to warm up with...and of course chocolate cookies.

Dec 16

2008-12-16T23:18:00.000-08:00

This is the very large tree in front of the Vancouver Art Gallery...it's so beautiful all lit up at night.

Dec 13

2008-12-13T10:54:00.000-08:00

Mom & I went shopping in Langley and I snapped this shot of Santa while he's waiting for the next in line. He didn't really smile but it didn't turn out too bad.

Dec 6

2008-12-06T09:42:00.000-08:00

Last night Jack and I had my god-daughter and her sister over to build gingerbread houses. My best friend is their mom and we all had a blast esp. the girls who ate more than they built!

Before

During

The finished project

Dec 3

2008-12-03T19:37:00.000-08:00

Sebastion in his Christmas hat, hehe

Dec 2

2008-12-02T17:28:00.001-08:00

My brother's birthday isn't until the 7th but we celebrated early this past Sunday.

Dec 1

2008-12-01T11:49:00.000-08:00

Happy Dec 1...can't believe it's here already!

Nov 30

2008-11-30T10:23:00.000-08:00

Well the tree is up and it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. I just need to do some shopping now, lol.

Here's one of my favourtie ornaments hanging on the tree that I've had since I was 8 years old.

Nov 18

2008-11-18T08:51:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to my dear friend Trish.

Here's a couple of shots from the party on Sat. night.

I'm not sure what she was doing here but it had something to do with the 2 ribbons pinned to her chest, lol.

Her hubby making a speach.

Nov 14

2008-11-14T09:53:00.001-08:00

I can't believe Nov is half over where did the year go?

Here's another one from when we went to Central Park.

November 1

2008-11-01T22:30:00.000-07:00

A couple more Halloween pics.

My god-daughter and her sister.

Happy Halloween

2008-10-31T12:50:00.000-07:00

We couldn't let Halloween go buy without dressing up Sebastion, this year is an adorable witch. He wasn't too happy about it but I think he did

better this year than last.

Oct 29

2008-10-29T15:18:00.000-07:00

My Goofy husband

Oct 28

2008-10-28T00:08:00.001-07:00

Experimenting...I'm having fun with a new program I found call Picasa.

Oct 27

2008-10-27T22:11:00.000-07:00

Rae and Darrell came for dinner Friday night and we celebrated her birthday.

Oct 24

2008-10-24T08:32:00.000-07:00

Sebastion in the dryer again....I can't walk away from anything for 2 secs without him checking things out.

Oct 23

2008-10-23T08:40:00.000-07:00

First of all I want to start off by sending birthday wishes to my wonderful friend Rae. It's been a great year of good time and look forward to many more ahead. All the best to you!!!

Second of all here is a couple photos from the pumpkin patch, the weather was perfect for it.

And this is my mom being silly....

Oct 22

2008-10-22T09:43:00.000-07:00

This is a house I found in Coquitlam all decked out for Halloween

Oct 21

2008-10-21T20:30:00.000-07:00

Here's another one from Central Park....such beautiful trees.

Oct 18

2008-10-18T22:49:00.000-07:00

Jack and I in Central Park today.

Oct 16

2008-10-16T11:59:00.000-07:00

Jack won $260 in gas coupons from JackFM but because they have typical 9-5 hours he couldn't pick them up. So mom and I headed down to Vancouver last week to get them and went for lunch at Vancouver City Square. It was a cold windy day but here are a couple photos I took.

Vancouver City Hall

This one obviously has the wrong subject in focus but in the one that had mom in focus, her eyes are closed so I'm posting this one, lol. We'll have to try and do this again somewhere else.

Oct 9

2008-10-09T09:09:00.000-07:00

Jack at the hockey game

Sept 30 Happy Birthday Dad

2008-09-30T08:52:00.000-07:00

Here is my dad on my wedding day and today is his birthday so want to send out birthday wishes to him. Hope you have a great day!

Sept 27...Paul Newman dies

2008-09-27T18:42:00.000-07:00

These aren't my photos but thought I'd pay tribute to a great actor who lost his battle with cancer today. Here's a link to the whole story:
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/paul-newman-dead-9pm,0,3747035.story

A real hottie in his younger days

And of course my favourite Paul Newman movie

Sept 24

2008-09-24T19:07:00.000-07:00

I found this photo on my mom's point and shoot, I think she took this last year up in Whistler, I thought it was kind of funny.

Sept 22 Bridal Party

2008-09-22T08:56:00.000-07:00

Here is my bridal party on the eve of the wedding, opening their thank you gifts.

Sept 19

2008-09-19T12:06:00.001-07:00

My brother and his girl....don't they look great together?

Sept 18

2008-09-19T12:06:00.000-07:00

This is Jack & I with my parents...I like how this one turned out.

Sept 17

2008-09-17T10:40:00.000-07:00

We had fun opening all those presents and cards. We sure got spoiled.

Grey's Fans

2008-09-16T14:26:00.000-07:00

Please tell me this is a dream....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfen9k1ix24

Sept 16

2008-09-16T10:38:00.000-07:00

As of Sept 28 this is where I'll be working. Yay!!!

Sept 15

2008-09-15T09:05:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it's all over already. The day was absolutely perfect, I couldn't have asked for better weather. It was a really long day but it was beautiful. Everything turned out just as I wanted and everyone had a great time. The food was amazing, the cake was beautiful and yummy, and the music was awesome. Thanks to everyone that helped make our day so special.

Here's a couple photos from my mom's camera while we wait for the ones from my amazing photographer Rae!!!

Sept 11....2 more days!!!

2008-09-11T10:59:00.000-07:00

Sept 10

2008-09-10T10:03:00.001-07:00

This is my new favourite photo of Sebastion...
I caught him sticking his head through
the railing on the stairs, so cute.

Sept 9

2008-09-09T08:44:00.000-07:00

Here's Sebastion basking in the sun

2008-09-08T00:46:00.000-07:00

Mom on her birthday....not sure what was so funny

2008-09-04T13:08:00.000-07:00

Bird watching...

Sept 1

2008-09-01T15:05:00.000-07:00

We have this big tree in our yard that has these berries growing on them. Anyone know what they are and are they safe to eat?

More from the PNE

2008-08-21T09:39:00.001-07:00

I snapped a few of this big guy

as he was chewing his hay

and this one looks like he's got

a big smile on his face...it cracks me up.

Aug 17

2008-08-17T11:14:00.001-07:00

We spent the day at the PNE yesterday and we ran into the BC Lions doing some media stuff, playing games etc...for the news. My mom picked this cutie to have her photo with, a local BC boy, Dean Valli.

Aug 12

2008-08-12T22:30:00.000-07:00

Not the best lighting in this one but this is me and my friend Tina who will be making our Wedding Cake.

Agrifair

2008-08-09T09:03:00.000-07:00

Jack and I spent a day at the Agrifair last weekend,

here are a few images from the day.

No, we weren't on the rides,

it was just as fun to watch from the ground.

July 29

2008-07-29T09:13:00.000-07:00

This is my Grandpa on his 91st birthday...looking pretty good I have to say

July 15

2008-07-15T08:38:00.001-07:00

Another one of my crazy cat, playing in his tunnel

July 14

2008-07-15T08:35:00.001-07:00

We had a lunch in the park on Sunday and I was trying out different angles

July 13

2008-07-14T00:29:00.000-07:00

Here's another one of my crazy cat....it's a little dark but you get the idea. He loves to roll and stretch on the stairs.

July 12

2008-07-12T16:30:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure what this is but thought it was interesting.

July 11

2008-07-11T15:55:00.000-07:00

Isn't he handsome?

July 9

2008-07-09T09:19:00.000-07:00

I can't go too long without posting a photo of Sebastion. Here he is through the railing on our stairs.

July 8

2008-07-08T23:52:00.000-07:00

Tonight Jack and I had some photos taken by our wonderful photographer Rae. Here she is laughing it up for my camera.

Happy Canada Day!

2008-07-01T01:11:00.001-07:00

2008-06-30T21:26:00.000-07:00

I went to a wedding this past Saturday...she was so beautiful

June 27

2008-06-28T09:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday at work we surprised our manager with a bridal shower. This is the gorgeous cake made by our cake decorating instructor.

June 15

2008-06-15T22:57:00.000-07:00

The sun has finally come out but who knows for how long. Sebastion even got to go out and enjoy it too.

2008-06-14T07:54:00.000-07:00

So, obviously I didn't take this one but it's so cool I thought I'd post. If we ever get some decent whether I might take some more photos....so frustrating.

2008-06-02T08:05:00.000-07:00

I'm getting terrible at keeping up with this....last weekend I went to a bridal shower for a co-worker and we all got pampered. Here I am getting the facial treatment.

May 25

2008-05-26T11:35:00.001-07:00

Isn't she so adorable? This is little Jada Marie, the daughter

of a former co-worker.

May 23 & 24

2008-05-26T11:29:00.000-07:00

Here's a couple more from our day in Vancouver.

The first is of a water fountain near Canada Place

and the second is of the old steam clock in Gastown.

May 21 & 22

2008-05-23T19:51:00.000-07:00

May 21

We found some horses beside the lot where we parked at Stanley Park. They're used for the horse drawn carriage tours throughout the park. They were so friendly and loved the attention we gave them.

May 22

My favourite flower is the tulip and I just love this shot I got.

May 20

2008-05-22T23:38:00.000-07:00

Here's another one from Stanley Park. This is Jack patiently waiting for me while I'm taking photos of flowers, lol.

May 19

2008-05-22T08:51:00.001-07:00

I can't believe I'm posting this one of me, zit and all. Obviously Jack got hold of my camera during my cat nap, lol.

May 18

2008-05-21T22:08:00.000-07:00

Love this shot of a Heron and it's nest in Stanley Park

May 17

2008-05-20T11:21:00.000-07:00

On Saturday Jack and I headed to Vancouver and spent most of the day in Stanley Park. What a great time of year to go with so many flowers and trees in bloom. It was beautiful.

May 16

2008-05-20T11:15:00.000-07:00

Sebastion loves laying in the sun, I love the shadows in this one.

May 15

2008-05-16T16:55:00.000-07:00

This is the sign as you enter into Golden Ears Park, located in Maple Ridge. It's so beautiful out there and only a 10min drive from our house.

May 14

2008-05-14T23:23:00.000-07:00

My crazy cat sleeping upside down, lol

May 13

2008-05-13T22:03:00.000-07:00

This is the flower on a plant my mom got for Mother's Day...

anyone know what it is?

I'll send a RAK to the first person to tell me what it is.

UPDATED(May 20):

Yes Cyndi it is a Martha Washington, congrats!

I've got a little something ready to send your way.

May 11 & 12

2008-05-13T09:44:00.000-07:00

This is my mom with her dad on Mother's Day.

This is the card I made my mom for Mother's Day.

May 10

2008-05-10T23:24:00.000-07:00

My goofy god-daughter, notice the tiger stripes she drew on herself, lol

May 9

2008-05-09T12:14:00.000-07:00

The hall where we're getting married in 4 months!!

May 8

2008-05-08T09:03:00.000-07:00

Mmmmmmmmm cookies

May 7

2008-05-08T09:01:00.001-07:00

I just love the angle of this one and how intently he's staring at the birds outside.

May 6

2008-05-06T15:14:00.000-07:00

This is Sammi, I think she feels neglected in the photo dept.

So today is her day.

May 5

2008-05-06T00:53:00.000-07:00

Here's one of everyday life; the clock that sits on my mantle.

May 4

2008-05-04T23:39:00.000-07:00

This one is a bit fuzzy...the lovely Tara, Norwex/Tupperware extraordinaire

May 3

2008-05-04T23:37:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry more pictures of Sebastion....I just can't help it, lol

May 2

2008-05-04T23:36:00.000-07:00

May 1

2008-05-04T22:58:00.000-07:00

One more birthday shot...Jack bought me this balloon, I think he's finally figured out how much I love balloons. I'd buy balloons for everything if I could.

April 30

2008-04-30T09:11:00.001-07:00

More birthday photos

April 29

2008-04-29T10:58:00.001-07:00

So yesterday was my birthday and this is what I got spoiled with. I'm so excited...now I just need to learn how to use it, lol

2008-04-28T23:58:00.000-07:00

Cake at 8808

2008-04-24T09:32:00.000-07:00

Mmmm cake...thanks Rae

April 22

2008-04-24T09:29:00.000-07:00

Another weird shot of Sebastion yawning, lol

April 20 & 21

2008-04-22T09:40:00.001-07:00

Jack and I took advantage of some of the sunshine on the weekend. Even though it was still cool, it was great to get out in the fresh air. I'm so sick of this winter. The first photo is of a flower that was growing wild out of a tree, not quite sure what it is. The second photo is of Jack chillin on a park bench, lol.

April 19

2008-04-22T09:34:00.000-07:00

Jack and I headed out to Abbottsford on Saturday and we stopped in at my favourite coffee shop. Yes, it's better than Starbucks. It's called Ethical Addictions and I recommend it to anyone in the area. I always get the Hedgehog Frapp...it's amazing!

Not the greatest pic of me but oh well.

April 18

2008-04-22T09:10:00.001-07:00

OMG I can't believe I scrapbooked!!!

April 17

2008-04-20T00:31:00.001-07:00

I just love Cherry Blossoms, they're so pretty when in full bloom

April 16

2008-04-16T23:26:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to see who would notice and what you'd say, lol

I don't recommend doing this with your chinese food, lol

April 14

2008-04-15T10:48:00.000-07:00

Here's Sebastion sleeping on the couch...waiting for me to go to bed, lol

April 13

2008-04-15T10:46:00.000-07:00

Another interesting shot...trying different angles and perspectives

April 12

2008-04-15T10:44:00.001-07:00

Not the best shot, I was just playing around