Where Life Takes Me

Don't Bother

2008-01-15T16:32:00.000-05:00

Don't bother going to this blog just go here. My new awesome life

Riker

25

2007-12-09T18:42:00.000-05:00

When did I turn 25?

What I still have this blog?

2007-10-18T10:52:00.000-04:00

As you can see I never update this blog anymore. I still might keep it up and running but most of the updated are on our family blog. So check there before you check here. Anywho that's all for now.

Riker Clan

The Boys are finaly together

2007-08-26T10:33:00.000-04:00

Liam came home on Aug 21 and we are just so happy and delighted. If you want to see pics of the boys check out our family blog

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Funny

2007-08-09T21:31:00.000-04:00

You must watch and you will laugh

http://www.starz.com/features/bunnyclub/napoleon_dynamite/index.html

Looking Back!

2007-07-21T07:57:00.000-04:00

One of my favortie pictures. My daddy with my boys. How cute!

Subway

2007-07-19T22:33:00.000-04:00

Something that made me laugh really hard!

My Heart Aches

2007-07-15T19:02:00.000-04:00

There are so many times where I sit at home alone and cry. Wishing that this would all be over with and I can have my little Liam home with his twin brother. Sometimes I don't get why we are given some challenges in life. I feel like I've done something so horrible and now God is punishing me. But then I think God doesn't work that way. I know God doesn't it just satan making me turn on God which I won't allow. But it's hard not to think that way, I mean I am only human and all I want is Liam home and this to be over with. Yes I am greatfull that I have twins and they are both alive and one is well and one isn't. You may see me laugh and smile all the time but deep in side half of those smile and laughs are fake. I'm drained emotion and physically. I sometimes feel as a mom that it's my fault Liam has this heart problem and I know it's irrational and i know it's silly but until you've walked in my shoes you have NO idea what it's like. I hate seeing him in the NICU being cuddled by these nurses when he should be at home cuddling with me or with Matt or his grandparents or uncle and aunts not some random nurse. Yes I am glad Liam is there and he has nurses and Dr's to look after him I get that, I am happy about that but 11 weeks of not seeing your son everyday and wanting him home my heart aches. I know someday Liam will be home with us it's all of matter of when. I pray everyday that God will give us strength to carry on and HE does. God has been nothing but faithful to us. Us people that have done nothing but sin and pushed God aside and only need him when things are bad. Well I've changed my attitude about that I need God is good and in bad times and I think Liam having his heart problem made me realize that.

All I think about is Liam, and how I feel so bad for Zefram and wonder if he misses him brother or realized that something that was there isn't anymore and wondering where is brother is? I don't know but me thinking that makes my heart ache more. I don't want pity or a lecture I just need prayers. Prayers for strength and for Matt (don't forget about him it's his son too, he hurting as much as me) and for his twin bro Zefram. I day dream about the day Liam is home and his heart surgery is gone and I think that is my way of avoiding this all. I usually just cry and carry on or watch an episode of "Friends" and forget about how i feel or just eat away at my pain. But tonight I needed to get it out on paper and so I have. Thus I leave you with how I feel today.

Psalm 32:1
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Psalm 42:5
Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior

Romans 15:13
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 3:23-24
for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

13 years

2007-06-25T19:25:00.000-04:00

Happy 13th Anniversary!

8 weeks

2007-06-24T08:54:00.000-04:00

Who else can't believe that Liam and Zefram are 8 weeks old today. Not me it's going by so fast. Which I kind of like cause they are both starting to smile and be so cute. Matt and I are going to go visit Liam today and maybe get some news when he might be coming home. Anywho here are some pics of the boys. Enjoy!

Zefram, Daddy, Liam

Liam, mommy, Zefram

Riker Clan

2007-06-18T10:05:00.000-04:00

don't forget about our family blog.

http://rikerclan.blogspot.com/

Babies

2007-05-31T20:13:00.000-04:00

Longing for the day that my boys can sleep together again

One month old

2007-05-29T18:23:00.001-04:00

I cannot believe that Liam and Zefram are a month old today. Time sure does fly by. But it's also sad, it's one month that I've hardly seen Liam or got to hold him or kiss him. One month less that I'm not apart of his everyday life. If I could I would be at that hospital everyday, but that's not possible. I hate it and cannot wait for the day he comes home and he's better and his heart is normal again and he can be with us and our little family will be compete. Some day... some day soon.

Liam

Zefram

But for now I am very grateful that I can have at least one baby home. He eats and sleeps and poops and pees and fusses and cries and cuddles. He's not a hard baby at all nor is he a easy baby. I've gotten the handle on this mom this pretty quickly. The first week at home was really nice but it was getting to know what he wants when he cried for fussed. Now I know and I'm more relaxed and know what to do. I love when he's up set and I hold him and talk to him and calms right down, cause he's momma is there. It's true, mom's make it all better and now it's my turn. :0)

But for now I ask God for strength and He grants me that prayer everyday.

One baby home one baby in NICU... counting the days till Liam comes home :0)
Mary

Faith and Jumper

2007-05-22T21:52:00.001-04:00

My sister Brenda sent out an e-mail of Faith and their cat Jumper. The last pics is of all of her kids. Can't believe one day our boys will be that big. :(

(Garrett 5, Faith 1, Haden 7)

35 years...holy shite

2007-05-19T08:51:00.000-04:00

HAPPY 35th ANNIVERSARY MOM AND DAD!

~ Happy 7th Birthday Haden ~

2007-05-18T17:27:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday Haden

My precious boys

2007-05-14T20:06:00.000-04:00

Don't forget to check out our family blog

http://rikerclan.blogspot.com/

Liam Matthew Henry and Zefram Carson Jacob

2007-05-02T21:55:00.000-04:00

Well my babies are here and are doing well. To know what's been going on check out our family blog at

http://rikerclan.blogspot.com/

So happy to be a mom

35 week belly shot

2007-04-27T17:56:00.000-04:00

so here is my 35 week belly shot. I'll be taking one more in hospital on wed. Soon you will be looking at baby pic not belly pics :) Only 5 days to go

7 days, 1 weeks

2007-04-25T19:59:00.000-04:00

Exactly 7 days, from today our twins will be born. Lord willing I have them the same day I get induced and not have a long labor. Who knows. :) Had my last dr and ultrasound today. Babies are great and I am half a cm dialed. Only 9.5 to go. :) For those who don't know how far that is...it isn't very much. But I am still happy that I started dilating on my own. So this is Matt and I's last week alone before these twins come. We have everything now and everything is ready. I still need to pack my over night bag ... which I think I should do that soon...maybe tomorrow, no I am going to pack that tomorrow.

I am feeling very ready to have these babies. Everything hurts and the word comfort doesn't exist in my life anymore. No matter how I lay in bed or how many or little pillows I have I'm still not comfortable. Which is normal for having twins and any kind of pregnancy. But b/c I have 2 of everything in me the weight is that much heavier. But it's all going to be worth it when I meet these twins for the first time. Matt has tomorrow off so we are spending the day together. Doing what? no much since I'm not very mobile and very uncomfortable. Don't have pity on me, I hate when people pity me it just me venting. Matt still makes me laugh and still makes fun of me and I still love him for all of that cause it makes me laugh and I feel better. I do have the BEST husband in the world.

Mommy in T-7 days
Mary

~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARRETT~

2007-04-24T13:50:00.000-04:00

33 week pregnant belly

2007-04-14T21:03:00.001-04:00

I didn't think I could grow anymore. 17 more sleeps and you'll be looking at our babies. But for now it's my stretch marked belly :)

19 days...WATCH OUT!

2007-04-12T14:08:00.000-04:00

so if you wanna know what's new in the Riker house check out Matt's blog.

http://mriker.blogspot.com/

I'll post a 33 week pregnancy pic soon

A mommy in 19 days
Mary

Twins

2007-04-10T09:26:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone

Yesterday Matt and I went along with my mom, my 2 sisters Brenda and Marlene and my cousin Cindy and went to the Paediatric Cardiologist at Mc Master Hospital in Hamilton to find out what could be wrong with Twin "a's" heart. I was there for almost 2 hours on the ultrasound table, ( this isn't uncommon for me for ultrasound taking so long cause with twins there is obviously twice as much to do.) the Dr that was doing my ultrasound couldn't really find anything that was wrong with twin "a's" heart. It was hard to tell as they normally only do these types of ultrasounds of the heart between 18-22 weeks and me being 33 weeks. So what she could see, she didn't see anything odd or to worry about. But there might be a small hole in twin 'a's' heart, but that will most likely close once the baby is born. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support oh yeah and twin 'b' is fine. Ha I guess I should mention that one too. I go for another ultrasound tomorrow to see about the twins abdominal growth. Thanks again

Mary

concerned

2007-04-04T12:28:00.000-04:00

Well just got back from the ultrasound and this is what's happening at 32 weeks...

Both twins are a bit behind on their abdominal growth, so we've got to keep an eye on that. The dr said that the babies are smart in that if they're not getting enough nurishment, they'll grow what's most important (ie. their brains rather than their stomachs)
She also said that my belly according to last time hasn't grown much and she said that also could be an technical error. In addition, there is a concern about twin A's hearts... it's aeorta or ventricle is smaller relative to the other. So we have an appointment with a pediatric cardiologist sometime. Just waiting for a phone call from the dr's office. Just pray for us and that everything will be ok.

Mary

~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAITH ~

2007-03-28T09:51:00.000-04:00

*~*~*~*Happy 1st Birthday Faith*~*~*~*

I cannot believe this little girl has been around for a year already. Her birthday party is on saturday and I can't wait to kiss those checks. Happy Birthday Faith

Haden Garrett and Faith

2007-03-22T10:44:00.000-04:00

last night I got one of the best e-mails from my sister.

Garrett (5) Faith (1) (Haden 7)

lol she is so funny. She's a little puppy here. Anywho can't wait to see those kids again. I'll be seeing them next week sat for Faith 1yr birthday party. Man I can't believe she's already 1. Time sure does fly.

Mary

~ Happy 4th Birthday Ruby ~

2007-03-14T09:05:00.000-04:00

Happy Birthday Ruby

Ruby

2007-03-13T14:21:00.000-04:00

This is what happens when you are on maternity leave from work. You start taking pics of your parents dog..isn't she cute though?

Surpise Baby Shower

2007-03-06T10:07:00.000-05:00

On Sat March 3, 2007 my 2 sisters and my mom throw me a surprise baby shower. I was floored... it was amazing and I couldn't have asked for a better baby shower. There was over 30 people there family and friends and I got a lot of stuff. We still need a few things but I am so grateful for what we got. Here are some pics of the me opening some gifts... now you all can see how large I've become. :)

27 weeks

Blankets that my cousin Barb and Cindy made for the twins

Me and my 2 older sisters

Opening 1 of the 2 car seats :D 2 car seats people :)

Opening one of my gifts

Opening a gift

So that was my great baby shower. March 9 is my last day of work. As sad as it will be, and I will miss all the kids at my daycare, I am really looking forward to this next chapter of my life with Matt. I'm getting excited to meet these little babies and hold them and love them and see what they look like. Oh and for those who don't know they are identical twins. hehe

Well this is all for now. That's what's new and happening at the Riker household.

Mary

Kaed Rhys Siemans

2007-03-01T10:20:00.000-05:00

Yesterday at 1:45 Calgary time my Cousin and her husband, (Hilda and Travis) became parents to a little boy, Kaed Rhys 7lbs 1oz 20.5 inches. Mom and baby are doing great. Here are some pics.

Matty pancake

2007-02-20T20:38:00.000-05:00

So I was going through our honeymoon/1 year anniversary/trip before babies come pictures and I came across this pic.

I absolutely love this pic of Matt. We went on the tea cup ride at Disney World and Matt's laughing and I just think he look so cute. love you hun!

But aside from this pic Matt's been a great hubby while me being pregnant. He does so much for me, I don't even know where to begin. That's how great he's been . He's been amazing and I know he's going to be an amazing dad too. Love you dude.

25 weeks

2007-02-18T13:31:00.000-05:00

Here it is my posse, my 6 month belly shot. Everything is going well with the babies and me. Lots of movement and kicking and hips are really sore and not getting much sleep at night cause of the sore hips, but other then that it's great :)

Puppy Paw

2007-02-15T11:19:00.000-05:00

I saw this perfect paw print in the snow. It's my parents dog Ruby's paw print. I just love it.

Missing Person Found

2007-02-12T18:24:00.000-05:00

Just to let everyone know that they found him and he is in the hospital right now. Keep praying for the family as it still is going to be a while before he's back to normal and healthy again.

Mary

Missing Person

2007-02-09T12:05:00.000-05:00

Hello anyone that reads this. There is man that goes to my parents church and I went to highschool with their oldest son ( afew years yonger) He's been missing since Feb 5th. Please pray for this family. I'm including the e-mail I recieved and a pic.

Seeking help locating missing person Jerry VanEgmond. Last seen at home early Monday morning February 5, 2007.
Possibly wearing blue winter coat, winter boots and blue jeans. Greying dark brown hair, medium build, 175 Ibs. and 5' 6" tall.
Heavy smoker. May have left the Niagara Region & be travelling. Could be in distress and possibly in need of medication.
Jerry's wife and 3 children would appreciate anyone who could provide any information.
Please contact the Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111 ext 3222.

Thanks

Mary

Imps

2007-01-31T13:29:00.000-05:00

Well had my ultrasound and everything is wonderful. Babies are great and healthy I feel so blessed and on cloud#9. Here is a pic of our babies.

Facebook

2007-01-28T10:40:00.000-05:00

Facebook has totaly taken over my life. Which isn't a bad thing...cause I've been reunited with friends from highschool and KLBC peeps and Niagara College people... but on the other hand it's like I'm always on it to find more people that I know and to see who comments on who's site. Soon this will wear off and I'll be on to the next site... or maybe not.

Matt and I did our baby registry yesterday. Fun times. No it really was. I laughed, he laughed, we all laughed. Then we went to the Pen Centre in St.Catharines and did some walking around and talking. Ahhhh good times good times. Matt has this new nickname for me: "little penguin" Which I think is my Indian name now. Oh you ask why he calls me that? It's cause I waddle like a penguin, yes I already waddle only 5 month pregnant and I look about 7 months or so. And the thing is I'm only gonna get BIGGER. Can't imgaine how large I'll get. I've been feeling lots of kicking and movement which is so amazing to feel. I feel so blessed.

Someday I will post pics of our honeymoon/one year anniversary trip. Don't hold your breath you might die, so just wait and maybe read a book or 2 or 3.

But I think this should do it for now. Later Skaters

Mary

21 weeks

2007-01-21T13:41:00.000-05:00

So we are back from our vacation and it was a blast and we can't wait to go back. I'll post pics some other time. But for now here is a pic of my 5 month belly...it's crazy big now.

So those are my babies. Everything is going well. I go for my 2nd ultrasound next week. Feeling Extra movement and kicking and it's so much fun. We have some baby things but nothing major yet. Need money for those things which we are saving for. Back to work tomorrow but don't know for how long. Write more later.

Mary mommy to be on twins

Disney World and Disney Cruise

2007-01-08T09:15:00.000-05:00

This time tomorrow I will be flying my way to Disney World. eekkk how exciting. We just have to pack some more things and I'm just about to leave to do some last min laundry and then pack our little heads off. Well off I go now. Pray for us as we travel tomorrow and when we come back on he 18th. And just that we are safe some danger all around. That's all folks

Mary

~~* Happy New Year ~~*

2006-12-31T16:28:00.000-05:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR to everyone.
Saying good bye to 2006
Hello to 2007.

2006-12-25T14:37:00.000-05:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Wishing you the Lords Blessing today and everyday.

Merry Christmas

Matt, Mary and babies

4 months

2006-12-22T18:03:00.000-05:00

Here is a pic of my finally here baby belly. I am 4 months and it's so cool to start to feel them move I get kicked on one side and then the other. So fun to be pregnant with twins. Anywho here's the pic

Changes

2006-12-15T10:25:00.000-05:00

Sometimes the thought of having twins overwhelms me with joy. When I tell most people that I am having twins, negativity seems to be the first thing that pops into people heads. And it makes me wondering, do these parents not like being parents? Cause I can't wait to meet these 2. I know it's going to be hard work, twice as hard with twins, but I still can't wait to have them and meet them. I think being a parent is the best thing anyone can ask for. They are apart of Matt and I. How crazy is that? God sure is amazing.

Well heading into my 4 month of pregnancy... it hasn't been enjoyable. I've been really sick and tired. I can handle the tired part but the being sick...all the time since I was 6 weeks pregnant, I've had enough. So I went on medication for pregnant woman for this reason. And let me tell you. I feel great now. I can eat whatever I like and not throw it up. I've lost 10lbs because I was so sick and not eating properly or much for the matter cause nothing seemed to stay down. But now, I can eat and eat and eat. I have some catching up to do. (wink wink)

Matt being the great hubby that he is, ordered some books about twins. I can't believe the difference between signal pregnancy and a twin pregnancy. I won't go into detail but they said be prepared to be on bed rest the last 3-4 weeks of your pregnancy. Which I knew being pregnant with twins you don't go the full 42 weeks. Mostly you will go around 32 weeks. Which means I can have these babies as early as the first week of April. But I'm gonna hold on to these 2 babies as long as I can. Anywho....

Other then baby talk all the time life is great and I still can't believe sometimes that I am having twins. Still not really showing too much. As this is my first pregnancy but just wait a few weeks I'm gonna be HUGE. :) And waddling like a duck...hehe. I have all my Christmas shopping done... it was really just my 2 nephews and niece. My family and I don't give presents anymore just stocking stuffers. Which is fine by me and saves Matt and I alot of money.

Going to relaxing my changing body
Mary

Cartoon

2006-12-07T11:54:00.000-05:00

This made me laugh and it's so true...I'm always in the bathroom peeing.

Say WHAT?

2006-12-03T18:08:00.000-05:00

Well I think I should update my blog as some of you know but, some who may not know, Matt and I found out on nov 30th that we are blessed to be having TWINS... yes that is right TWINS. We both are very happy and excited to been given these 2 little babies. My due date is May 30th but I will be going early b/c they are twins and you don't normally carry twins full term. But here is my ultrasound picture of our 2 little babies... hehehe

Chow for now the mother of twins

Mary

11 weeks

2006-11-08T17:54:00.000-05:00

This is what my baby is doing at 11 weeks.

Maybe you’ve noticed… your child is a stupendous grower! They will be gaining a substantial amount of weight this week, and have already achieved fruit-size-status comparable to a plum. Your little scientist is already starting to explore their body, focusing most intently on touching their head, and especially their face and mouth. The mouth in particular will provide them with hours of entertainment. This happens not only because your baby is gaining coordination, and is therefore able to move a hand on command, but also because their palms have gained sensation and can actually “feel” what it touches.They're also developing their swallow refllex this week. And lastly, your baby's smelling and other olfactory senses begin developing this week, which when combined with the maturing taste buds, will provide your baby with their first experiences of taste and smell.

Pretty cool eh? I'm not showing yet, but my lower stomach is getting tighter and harder to just bend over I need to go throw my legs now. I still have morning sickness...well it's actually all day sickness throwing up morning and night...which sucks, lost weight cause I've been so sick. But I found this artical on one of my pregancy web site. It's pretty funny. I totaly understand what this lady is going threw.

"Some women are lucky; they don’t get morning sickness. There are some that have a little less luck; they get some morning sickness. Then there are the rest of us, the women with weeks of nonstop vomiting.

All that nonstop vomiting has a name: Hyperemesis. I have a feeling that hyperemesis is Latin for “Poor woman that vomits everything in sight.”

Since hyperemesis isn’t that well known, most people tend to ask questions such as “have you tried crackers?” or “I hear that ginger works.”

For many women, the only thing that works is having an 8-pound baby shoot out of her crotch
.

I know that people are trying to be helpful, but it is really hard not to go postal on someone offering “advice,” especially if you spent the night before in the emergency room, getting IV fluids for dehydration.

I can’t tell you how many times I wanted to say “Crackers? Really? That’s all it takes? Eating a few stinking crackers? I’ve been vomiting for five months straight and all I needed to do was eat a stinking cracker?”

Anywho I hope I be feeling better soon and eat food again and non of this dry ass food. I want to eat pizza or chicken again. But I guess I have to take it one day at a time.

Chow for now
Momma Bear and baby bear cub

Moved

2006-10-02T16:13:00.000-04:00

Making this quite b/c I am at work with a room full of kids. We are all moved in and the place looks great. Just unpacking and getting things in order again. I will post pictures once the place is looking normal and no boxes around. Calli is getting used to the place already, so that's great. Anywho that is all for now just letting you know we moved in and it's great.

Mary

Moving

2006-09-30T20:37:00.000-04:00

So we are out of our welland apartment here at my parents house for the night and moving into our new apartment tomorrow. I can't wait. Its so much bigger and better and close to where we are both working. So close i'm gonna bike and walk to work. So we are all pretty tierd right now. But tomorrow is a new day and going to be soon, i will be up and ready to move into our new home. Thanks Barb, Cindy, mom and dad for helping us move today.

If you would like to know out new address I will e-mail it out as soon as we have internet again...which won't be for 5 days...crap-ola...oh well glad I can come to mom and dad's for internet. Once we are settled and everything in place I will post pics of our new aparment. Aight off to sleepy land I go.

Mary the Moving Mouse

Stuff and Life

2006-09-11T20:04:00.001-04:00

So the Ohio trip was a blast. I had so much fun and it was so nice to see my mom and dad again. They are FINALLY coming home friday I can't wait. If you wanna see some pics of the Ohio trip then you should look on my msn space, and if I'm not on your msn, well sucks to be you doesn't it. HA

So our honeymoon is coming up. I can't wait. Here is a pic of the cruise we are going on and a view of where we are staying once in Dinsey World.

Man I do have the best husband in the world.

Other then a $600 bill for getting the sunfire fixed, Life is great. Being back at the Y is so amazing and I can't believe how much I've missed the kids. I can't imgaine not working there.

Hmm. OH we are moving in 3 weeks. I can't wait. Gotta get me a helmet and a lock for my bike. I think that is all for now. Kind of tired, since getting up at 6am and playing with kids all day, kind of makes me sleepy. I will be really nice once living close to where I work.

Chow for now
Mary

10 months, honeymoon, OHIO, back to the YMCA

2006-08-30T18:55:00.000-04:00

So summer has come and gone so fast. But I had the best summer with Rebecca. We did lots together and she is so much fun to be with. I forgot how fun it was to be a kid again, but she's a pretty great 8 year old. I go back to the YMCA Sept 5th, can't wait. My shifts are 7:30-9:15 and then 2:30-5:15. What do I do in between those 2 shifts you might ask? Clean houses. I have 2 so far, Thurs and Fridays. And the other 3 days I keep busy with planning my week for childcare, and packing since we are moving Oct 1....er, did I not mention that? Hehehe whoops. Yes Matt and I are moving to Grimsby Oct 1. To a wonderful 1,000 sq ft basement apartment. All open space... it's an amazing apartment, and BIG, and a really good price. Couldn't have asked for a better apartment. So close that I can bike to work, and Matt only has a 10 min drive if that. We are both really excited.

I found out where we are going on our honeymoon. Matt's been planning this honeymoon for almost 2 years and I figured it out...thanks to one of the teachers at my work, (I stopped by my work on Tues) and she had mentioned something about a Disney Cruise. WELL, we are going on a 4 nights 5 days Disney Cruise and then we make a stop to go to Disney World. Eeeekkkk I cannot wait. We are going Jan 9-18, 2007. I am so happy we didn't go on our original honeymoon right after the wedding but waiting a little over a year and then went. This honeymoon is going to be amazing. 10 day honeymoon, only 129 more days till the wonderful vacation. I still cannot believe he planned this all on his own, he's so great.

Hmmm what else???? OH I am going to OHIO this weekend with Barb and Cindy and Marlene. Dad has been working there all summer so mom goes with dad and they take the trailer. So we are going there to visit them. ROAD TRIP. Us 4 grills are leaving early Saturday morning and coming back Monday night. I will definitely have pics of the trip once I get back, which reminders me, I better go charge the batteries in the camera.

We've been married for 10 months. It's been going by so fast it's retarded. Fun, but so fast. WOW I think I am finally out of words... didn't think that was possible. Ha!

The girl who ran out of words...FINALLY
Mary

Obituary

2006-08-22T21:52:00.000-04:00

Obituary for Alice (Windhorst) Lesage

LESAGE (Windhorst) Alice The Lord took Alice to himself on Sunday afternoon August 20, 2006 at 76 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Jake Lesage and the late Gerrit Windhorst; dear mother of Dirk and Gerri Windhorst, Marion and Ron Bergshoeff, Caroline and John Werkhoven, Susan Dykxhoorn and LeeAnn Bennett; stepchildren Ted and Diane Lesage, Roger and Lucy Lesage, Jasper and Phyllis Lesage, Frank and Bertha Lesage, Dieni and Henry Gerryts, Wilma and Whitney Numan. Loving Oma to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survived by five sisters and one brother. The family will receive friends at Trinity Orthodox Reformed Church, 99 Scott Street on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service in the church on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations will be greatly received by the Arthritis Society of Canada. Arrangements entrusted to the HULSE & ENGLISH FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 75 Church St. (905-684-6346).

My cousin Cimmy sent me the link to my Grandma's obituary, it's online. Anywho next 2 days are gonna suck

Grandma

2006-08-20T19:36:00.000-04:00

My Grandma Lesage passed away in the hospital this afternoon. Man all this death crap sucks. First my Uncle Bill is May now, my Grandma. But she was ready to go to heaven. She's been sick on and off for a quite a few years. So some comfort knowing that she wanted to go and be with Jesus. It's just sucks.

Computer

2006-08-14T15:42:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone, who may or maynot read this....

Our computer decided to dye on us. Matt knows what's wrong with it, so it's just the matter of getting it fixed...SOON. Because I am not liking this no internet hoopla. So if you don't hear from me don't panic and think that I feel off the side of the earth, i just don't have a computer. I am at work now doing this....shhhh..j/k.

Signing off as the girl with no computer/internet (how will I servive) ;)
Mary

Accident

2006-08-08T22:05:00.000-04:00

So while camping my brother Chris calls my dad's cell and leavs a message letting us know that he was in an accident. He's ok wansn't his fault. He was turning left into a gas sation on Hwy 20 and some lady re-end Chris. She was going 80km and rammed right into my brother's car. Aparently she wanted to go threw him not around. Here are some pic's below of the damage. His car is totaled and isn't driveable. Chris has whiplash and let just pray that nothing else goes wrong down the road. Also pray that nothing will go wrong with the insurence company and all goes well for my brother Chris. love ya bro

Home and I want to go back camping

2006-08-07T17:52:00.000-04:00

Back from camping and I want to go back. Got me a nice tan though...sweet... here is a pic of Matty and me at the camp ground.

Update later

Mary

1 more sleep

2006-07-27T13:43:00.000-04:00

TOMORROW TOMORROW TOMORROW...

That's right this time tomorrow I will be officially at Port Burwell Provical Park. Away from computers, tv, and all other hydro like things. I cannot wait. I absolutely love camping. (I will be gone from July 28- Aug 7). Especially now since my mom and dad bought a 2007 32' Trailer. This is one fine trailer people. I definitely be taking pics of the trailer and post them later tonight when I am at mom and dad's dropping off my sister Marlene. Just thinking about this massiveness of a trailer makes me drool.

So far I've been packing, clothes and more clothes. The sad thing about leaving for 10 days, Matt isn't coming with me :0( He just got a full time job, (at another house) so we figure it wouldn't be a good idea to just not take holidays. But there is a silver lining to this, he will be coming up the last weekend, so Aug 5-6. He tried to get someone to take his Friday shift but it's Aug long weekend so no luck there, but at least he's coming up. But we thought since I already have 2 weeks of b/c the people that I am a nanny for are gone, for there holidays, we both decided that I should go camping rather then staying here bored while everyone else is gone. Matt won't be here much cause he's working fulltime, so I am glad that I'm actually having a holiday.

Just cleaned the apartment. So I hope when I come back home it will be clean still, *crossing fingers* It probably will be since Matt works 3-11 for 7-3, so I'm sure he will keep it clean

Well I think I am out of words... WOW that's a first. It's starting to thunder and lighting out... don't really like thunderstorms, but glad Matty is here (his day off).

Mary

How to weigh yourself and get the most accurate result.

2006-07-22T12:13:00.001-04:00

I can't believe I was doing it wrong all these years.

We must get the word out.

One more

2006-07-20T19:15:00.000-04:00

oh here is one more of Haden (6) and Garrett (4) playing in mom and dad's 'cool tub"

awwww

2006-07-19T17:36:00.000-04:00

Brenda and the boys and Faith came down monday to tuesday. It was nice to see them. There are some pic's below of Faith in my parents 'cool tub'. She's so cute and sweet, I just wanna kiss those checks all the time.

Well 9 more days still I am off camping for a much needed vacation. I can't wait. Friday is my last day for 2 weeks. The people that I'm baby sitting for are leaving out east for 2 weeks and it's the same time I'm going camping. I can't wait. Only 8 more sleeps ladies.

Enjoy the pic's of Faith.

2006-07-14T17:55:00.000-04:00

2006-07-09T13:19:00.000-04:00

*~* Happy Birthday BAG*~*

where ya going?

2006-07-07T20:34:00.000-04:00

SUPER KITTY

where'd ya get your cape?

Toby Has Finally Been Saved!!!!!

2006-07-03T09:43:00.000-04:00

Remember when I posted a web site about a cute bunny named "Toby"? It was a while back... well I just went there now and this dude didn't eat the bunny. But I know that it was just a scame so he could have the money. It's funny to read what these people wrote though. But the even funnier stuff is that theses stupid people actually fell for this and gave the guy money. Oh man stupid people make me laugh.

Later
Mary

YMCA

2006-06-29T19:43:00.000-04:00

Yesterday was the last day of day care ( I go back come sept). I am really going to miss all those kids this summer. I had a blast, I learned so much there. I've been working with kids since I was 14 so for almost 9 years and in all those years, I learned quite a bit but working for the YMCA I've learned that much more. I had a blast working with my co-workers ( even though one might be leaving..stephine...don't) the kids, I can't even explain how much those children mean to me. I've become attached to all the children there and even the parents I 've really grown to respect and love. It's amazing and sometimes over whelming knowing that this is where God wants me to be and that I've found my knack in life at a young age. I feel really blessed. *sigh*

Aight, so this summer i am baby sitting a girl, i start at 11am-5 or 6 pm. I drive for 40 mins but i am totally excited about baby sitting her. We are going to go shopping, swimming, biking and the best of all we are going to build a bear. ohhh we are both so excited. This girl is 8, and so much fun to be with. I start Tuesday so I have a few days off which is nice.

Today I was at work cleaning, up the daycare, everything needs to be disinfected and put away for the summer, so i cleaned for 7 hours ( got paid though so all good) . I am physically exhausted. We had to take all the chairs and table and sensory bin and art easel and anything else you can think of we disinfected and put out into the hall ways of the school, so the room can cleaned and our rugs steamed.... i can't wait come Sept to put the class room back together and start fresh.... I'm so looking forward to going back to work Sept 5th.

so now what do I do for the next 4 days, clean my apartment, do some laundry and sleep sleep sleep. so nice not having to get up at 6:30 every morning.

but now i am off to chilax on the couch with Matty.

as Tigger would say (or Brenda my sister)
"Ta Ta For Now"

2006-06-25T12:58:00.000-04:00

*~* Happy Anniversary Brenda and Tom *~*
June 25, 1994

I cannot believe that my oldest sister has been married for 12 years. How crazy is that.

2006-06-19T11:04:00.000-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVEN

2006-06-18T14:42:00.000-04:00

Happy Father's Day DAD

2006-06-17T14:18:00.000-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CINDY

(ps I know it was yesterday but and I did send you an e-mail)

GOOD GOOD NEWS

2006-06-13T21:31:00.000-04:00

Happy news here over in Riker land, Matty finally has a full time job. After much prayer and struggling for 7.5 months with money and borrowing from my parents and other family members, we can finally pay them back and start saving for our future.

PRAISE THE LORD

Signing off as the happy wife , who's husband just received a full time job
Mary

Uncle Bill

2006-06-01T17:03:00.000-04:00

February 26, 1944- May 28, 2006

Come with me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

Rest In Peace

2006-05-28T12:58:00.000-04:00

My Uncle Bill went home to be with Jesus.

Sad Day

2006-05-27T11:18:00.000-04:00

2:00pm this saturday afternoon, my unlce Bill will be taken off he respirator. He was getting better but now he has taken a turn for the worse. His body can no longer fight for his life. Jesus may be taking my unlce home, soon. Please pray for my aunt and my cousins and there children as a loved one is been taken away.

Faith Breanne

2006-05-23T10:33:00.000-04:00

Here are some pic's of Faith, she is 7 weeks in these pic's. I cannot believe how much my little niece is growing up. STOP GROWING!!!!!!

34 Years Together and still going strong

2006-05-19T12:29:00.000-04:00

HAPPY ANNIVERSAY MOM AND DAD

Mom

2006-05-07T23:19:00.000-04:00

Just a quick blog before I go to bed. If you could just pray for my mom. Tomorrow she is going in for a DNC and laposcopic (sp) surgrey tomorrow. It's not major surgry but she still needs to be put under. But just pray that all goes well and that mom is fine.

Mary

6 months and still going strong

2006-04-29T21:06:00.000-04:00

6 months ago today, we were just married. Where has the time gone. I cannot believe we've been married for 6 months. It's been really great though. I can't complaine. God surly has been keeping us strong. But for our 6 month wedding anniversary Matt took me out for breakfast, which I thought was really sweet of him. :0) Also this coming saturday, he has something planned for me, he's not telling me, cause he knows surpises kill me and drive me insane. haha oh well.

But that's all for now I've been a busy beaver, working 2 jobs now and all. But I will write sometime this week about Jill and I and how much fun we had when she was down. But here are a few pic's just to see how much fun we had.

Oh man looking at those pictures again, I almost peed myself laughing. Jill I miss you, by man was that fun.

Mary

Is this her bed?

2006-04-11T10:55:00.002-04:00

Last night getting ready to go to bed, I was going to go brush my teeth, wash my face, and this is what I found in the bathroom sink

---->
Yes that is right, Calli decided, to sleep in the bathroom sink. What a kitty.

More of Faith

2006-04-10T20:45:00.000-04:00

I have more pic's of Faith. My mom just spent a week there, to help Brenda out. Which is nice for Brenda cause then she can concentrate on Faith while mom looks after Haden and Garrett or vis-versa. So enjoy here are some pic's.

More Pic's

2006-03-31T21:55:00.000-05:00

Haden 5 (almost 6) holding little siter Faith

Garrett 3 (almost 4) holding little sister Faith

Peek-A-Boo

2006-03-30T21:39:00.000-05:00

Just wanna kiss her eh? Oh Faith, you are so loved already :0)

Faith

2006-03-30T11:19:00.000-05:00

Meet Faith

Faith Breanne

2006-03-29T09:50:00.000-05:00

Yesterday on March 28, 2006 at 5:12pm my sister had a little girl named Faith Breanne. 9lbs 3oz, Brenda and Faith are doing good, and I can't wait to meet my little niece. So Haden and Garrett have a little sister. Picture's will come later. But my brother in law, is just so excited and just can't stop talking about Faith.

I am going up tonight after work with mom, dad and Marlene to see my new niece. I can't wait and I don't know if I can control my excitment anymore. I talked to my Marlene on the phone and all we talked about, was of course, Faith and how weird it is to have a niece let alone Brenda has a daughter. *~ * sigh*~* Life is good.

Excited and Happy

Suvey

2006-03-23T20:37:00.001-05:00

1.WHAT TIME DID YOU GET UP THIS MORNING? 6:30
2. DIAMONDS OR PEARLS? diamonds
3. WHAT WAS THE LAST FILM YOU SAW AT THE CINEMA? oh boy it's been a while since i've been there but I think it was "Flight Plan"
4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE T. V. SHOW? Friends
5. WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST? Banana muffin and a coffee
6. WHAT IS YOUR MIDDLE NAME? Jeanette Rose
7. FAVORITE CUISINE? Whatever Matty makes... he makes dinner everynight
8. WHAT FOODS DO YOU DISLIKE? seafood...it belongs in the sea
9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CHIP FLAVOR? ketup
10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CD AT THE MOMENT? Backstreet Boys "Never Gone" yes I'm a
backstreet boy fan, and no mom I will never grow out of liking them
11.KIND OF CAR DO YOU DRIVE? sunfire
12. FAVORITE SANDWICH? Ham and chesse
13. WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU DESPISE? people that complaine ALL the time, and are always negative and just say random stupid crap, just so they hear themselves talk (I work with a girl everyday like that....grrrr...)
14. WHAT CHARACTERISTICS DO YOU LOVE MOST? Humor, and caring
15. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING: my ducky pj's
16. IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ON VACATION, WHERE WOULD YOU GO? On our honeymoon...we haven't been on one yet
17. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHROOM? pail yellow
18. FAVORITE BRAND OF CLOTHING? don't have one
19. TO WHERE WOULD YOU RETIRE? somewhere
20. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE BIRTHDAY? when I was a kid and I got lots of barbies
21. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? meh...don't watch
22. FURTHEST PLACE YOU ARE SENDING THIS? I'm not it's going on my blog
23. WHO DO YOU LEAST EXPECT TO SEND THIS BACK? santa clause
24. PERSON YOU EXPECT TO SEND IT BACK FIRST? Peter Pan
25. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY? Dec 9, 1982
26. WHEN IS YOUR ANNIVERSARY? Oct 29
27. ARE YOU A MORNING PERSON OR A NIGHT PERSON? depends
28. WHERE IS #28?
29. PETS: what about them? do I have any? yes I have a cat...oh you mean how many pets I've had...LOTS
30. DO YOU HAVE ANY NEWS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US? not at this present time and place.
31. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE? hahahha I want to be a bus driver
32. HOW ARE YOU TODAY? I'm good thanks...just tierd...the daycare children are exhusting
33. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANDY? does chocolate count?
34. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER? Roses
35. WHAT IS A DATE ON THE CALENDAR YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO? none
36. FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? Mississippi
37. NAME A SMALL THING YOU REALLY ENJOY? my kitty...she's small only 6lbs

Update #4 on my uncle

2006-03-20T22:12:00.000-05:00

So where do I begin. Well, my uncle Bill had a mild heart attack, his body is refusing oxygen and he has pneumonia, and he's on life support. So my uncle is just a big mess and we don't know what's going to happen. This afternoon my mom and dad went to go pick up my one of my cousins from the hospital and my mom saw my aunt Margaret and she isn't do good, she just a wreck, and I feel bad for her and my cousins and there kids, but there isn't anything we can do. Praying sometimes seems pointless b/c we want an answer now and we want result now...well at least I know I do. But God only knows best. So keep on praying is about all we can do now.

Keep ya updated

Sigh

2006-03-19T12:20:00.000-05:00

My Uncle Bill isn't doing good at all. The family was called in. He had trouble breathing. My mom noticed that after church my Aunt Margaret had called and so my mom called back and Regina (my aunt's sister) answered the phone and said that the family had been called in. So now we are just waiting and praying.

Signing off as sad

Update on my Uncle Bill

2006-03-18T21:01:00.000-05:00

So I'm talking to my mom right now and she said that my cousin Richard just called my mom and dad's place, and mom said Uncle Bill isn't doing good. He is on dialysis cuz his kidney isn't working, so I kind of feel un easy and kind of sick to my stomach, so just keep praying for my uncle and my aunt and cousins.

Uncle Bill

2006-03-17T16:35:00.000-05:00

My uncle Bill is in surgery from 1-7pm for a triple bi pass and valve replacement. So who ever reads this keep him in your prayers as he recovers and that God will guide the Dr's hands. I will keep you up dated.

Mary

~~* HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~~*

2006-03-14T21:21:00.000-05:00

Today my parents dog Ruby turns 3. Happy Birthday Ruby

Wedding Bells

2006-03-13T14:52:00.001-05:00

Congrats Jodi and Jeff on your engagment, wishing you the
Lord's Blessing as you plan for your October 2006 wedding.

Katie and Chum

2006-03-12T16:08:00.000-05:00

Katie this is for you.
(she had to give Chum away,
but he went to a good
home, and is having fun :0)

These are fun

2006-03-11T22:21:00.000-05:00

You Belong in Rome

You're a big city girl with a small town heart
Which is why you're attracted to the romance of Rome
Strolling down picture perfect streets, cappuccino in hand
And gorgeous Italian men - could life get any better?

What City Do You Belong In?

Your Celebrity Style Twin is Gwen Stefani

Trendsetting, unique, and stylish.

Who's Your Celebrity Style Twin?

Your 80s Heartthrob Is

John Stamos

Who's Your 80's Heartthrob?

Hot Tub Time

2006-03-05T19:21:00.000-05:00

This is what I did this afternoon at my mom and dad's. It's my mom cousin Barb me and my cousin Cindy. Mmmmm it was great.

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

2006-03-03T11:52:00.000-05:00

Your Linguistic Profile:

45% General American English

25% Yankee

15% Dixie

10% Upper Midwestern

5% Midwestern

What Kind of American English Do You Speak?

Our sanity is here to stay

2006-03-02T21:03:00.000-05:00

So our kitty Calli finally went into the vet today to get spayed. No more cat inheat and driving up bonkers. Matt and I get to keep our sanity. YES!!!! She when in this morning and done by around 11:30, she's doing good and we can pick her up tomorrow anytime after 11am. Can't wait to pick her up. I know it's only been one day but I miss her already. I miss picking her up and kissing her and hugging her and hearing her loudness of a purr. She really is the best cat ever. But only 14 more hours till I get to see my little spaz.

TTFN

Say WHAT?

2006-02-20T11:52:00.000-05:00

Hey my peeps, that read this. Nothing really has been going on in the life of Mary Riker. Basically work, cleaning, and eating. Matt's been getting a lot of shifts... a lot of night shifts. Which we both don't really like, but hey it's work and it pays the bills so beggars can't be choosers. I haven't seen Matt too much these days, cause when he work from 11pm-7am, he comes home and I'm gone already and he sleeps till 1-2 in the afternoon and I'm gone again at 2:30 to go back to work. I back home at 6:15pm and sometimes he works the 7pm-7am or 7pm-11pm. But I've been keeping myself busy at my mom and dad in there new HOT TUB!!!! Yeah that's right my mom and dad have hot tub and let me tell you. It's great. It's so relaxing and wonderful. I went there yesterday to see it and take a dip or two, and mmmmm it's so relaxing.

So who ordered this weather? I was really enjoying this spring weather and now it's cold again...blah. I mean I don't mind the snow I just don't like driving in it. Makes me nervous just thinking about it. Because I've been in the ditched 3 times in the winter while someone is driving so I'm not too crazy about winter driving. But I do love the look of it and playing in it. Making snowmen and catching snowflakes in our mouths. That's what I do with my kids at daycare... not Matt and but could you imagine Matt and I catching snow flakes in our mouth. hahahha makes me laugh just thinking about it.

My sister Brenda is due soon. Another month or so to go and I get to meet my little niece or nephew. I just got an e-mail from her saying we can come over this Saturday for my bro in laws birthday and I think Matt is working so I will just go up with mom and dad, assuming they are going which I'm sure they are. Well that's how exciting my life is right now.

Off to finish the dishes.
Mary

Happy Valentine's Day

2006-02-14T19:03:00.000-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day to all.

Here is something for you to do if you are home alone on Valentine's Day. Matty is working a 12 hr shift from 7pm-7am. So me home alone and apprently i'm gonna die when I'm 81. Pretty good eh?

Happy Valentine's Day

3 months today

2006-01-29T12:59:00.000-05:00

As of right now we have been married for 3 months. Seems alot longer, maybe cause we see each other all the time and talk all the time. I don't know, married life is stil great and I love being with Matt and married to him. But here is one of my favorite wedding pictuers of us.

Well Matty if you read this. I love you very much and I am so happy that God brought us together. I am so happy you are my husband and I cannot wait to see what the Lord has in store for us.

Walmart

2006-01-18T10:33:00.000-05:00

Well on Thursday Jan 19, 2006 a new Walmart is opening here in Welland. The old walmart was attached to the mall here but now it's expanding and it's bigger and I going to go shopping with my mom, my 2 sisters, Marlene and Brenda and my 2 cousin Barb and Cimmy to go check it out. I've been studying the map of the new walmart (yeah I know I'm a geek) and it's on my fridge. I cannot wait to see this new HUGEastic Walmart.

That's all for now back too work after 2 weeks and I really missed work happy that I'm back. Anywho just wanted to let ya'll know that a new Walmart is opening here in Welland.

Mary

~~* HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD ~~*

2006-01-14T11:33:00.000-05:00

Where Life Takes Me

Don't Bother

25

What I still have this blog?

The Boys are finaly together

Funny

Looking Back!

Subway

My Heart Aches

13 years

8 weeks

Riker Clan

Babies

One month old

Faith and Jumper

35 years...holy shite

*~* Happy 7th Birthday Haden *~*

My precious boys

Liam Matthew Henry and Zefram Carson Jacob

35 week belly shot

7 days, 1 weeks

*~* HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARRETT*~*

33 week pregnant belly

19 days...WATCH OUT!

Twins

concerned

*~* HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAITH *~*

Haden Garrett and Faith

*~* Happy 4th Birthday Ruby *~*

Ruby

Surpise Baby Shower

Kaed Rhys Siemans

Matty pancake

25 weeks

Puppy Paw

Missing Person Found

Missing Person

Imps

Facebook

21 weeks

Disney World and Disney Cruise

*~*~* Happy New Year *~*~*

4 months

Changes

Cartoon

Say WHAT?

11 weeks

Moved

Moving

Stuff and Life

10 months, honeymoon, OHIO, back to the YMCA

Obituary

Grandma

Computer

Accident

Home and I want to go back camping

1 more sleep

How to weigh yourself and get the most accurate result.

One more

awwww

where ya going?

Toby Has Finally Been Saved!!!!!

YMCA

GOOD GOOD NEWS

Uncle Bill

Rest In Peace

Sad Day

Faith Breanne

34 Years Together and still going strong

Mom

6 months and still going strong

Is this her bed?

More of Faith

More Pic's

Peek-A-Boo

Faith

Faith Breanne

Suvey

Update #4 on my uncle

Sigh

~ Happy 7th Birthday Haden ~

~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARRETT~

~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY FAITH ~

~ Happy 4th Birthday Ruby ~

~~* Happy New Year ~~*

~~* HAPPY BIRTHDAY ~~*

~~* HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD ~~*