Meet The Wedding Party

10 is the new 4...right?? I mean...the wallet is going to be hurtin a bit after we buy the wedding party gifts BUT there was no cutting when it came down to the girls I picked. Here are the reasons why I have the best wedding party ever.

Lindsay Nield. Shes not your typical girly girl. She may look feminin and may I add shes beautiful on the outside but boy does she have some man in her. Shes not only a great yard worker but she would give Jamie a good run for his money in the building department. Keep in mind...Jamie has called me once to tell me he put together a tv stand with a butter knife...kid is talented I tell you!!! I had the privilege to live w Linds for 2 years while I was in University and she would always greet me at the door with a coors light after a hard day ( clearly a true best friend) and send me flowers and cards when I was being a debbie. She is my maid of honour because I seriously couldnt have gone through everything ive gotten through without her.. she corrects my grammar, introduced me to my backbone & has been the flip to my flop from day one.. I love you needle...please dont cry on the big day.... your big bug eyes get me everytime....

                                                         Always there when ya need her. 

Shaylyn Doyle. We`ve been best friends ever since we were 8. We are the founders of the itsy bitsy titty club. I use to help Shay deliver the paper bahhaha and sometimes we got lazy and threw them in sewer...if anyone works for the Observer.. please dont come after us ( thats the paranoid side of me coming out).... We use to compete to see who had the blondest hair and she would always win. This beauty might be a knockout now but she def had a boyish mushroom cut stage ( I never judged her for it tho)...Ill have you all know that even though she looks like shes never played a sports in her life... she is one of the best soccer players ive ever had the privilege to play with ( Sarnia Spirit...cough cough) and SAME w hockey ( but I never played.. papa prev didnt think I was coordinated enough) She would do anythingggg for her friends and thats why I love her...just a beautiful dear soul. ( dont let her fool you with her good looks though.. shes a tough girl.. between her and Linds...im set for backups if I ever get in a fight...pita grill...)

A hidden gem.

Stephanie Debbie Lee. I probably couldnt even find the right words to describe her other than you will never find anyone like her. I think I burn about 100 calories minimum when we talk on the phone ( so we clearly need to keep it up until the wedding if I want to fit in my dress) If it was up to Steph and I we would plan our weddings around the store Deb in the Birchwood mall.. for those of you who arent familiar with Deb...shipment day is tuesdays and cheap sales are wednesdays.. leopard, sparkles you name it.. they`ve got it. Ive never ever met anyone that makes me laugh as much as Steph.. I mean, I thought my funniest year ever was 2006.. she puts me to shame on a daily basis!!! She legitimately thinks shes a Deb because shes likes to stain her couch on the regular. Mike & Jamie judge us because we say the word Deb way too much and we cant be taken seriously when we are together...One of the most generous souls ive ever met...even if she didnt have a dime, shed give you the sweater on her back...You are so beautiful Steph, on the inside & out... love you, dont ever change... if everyone had you as a friend people wouldnt have to go to the gym..theyd be burning calories one call at a time....

May I add... Steph has won Bud Light fan of the game while Jamie & Mike played together.

Michelle Moons. The first time I met Michelle I did not make a great impression...she for SURE thought I was a dud. She had put a bunch of clothes on hold while I was working at American Eagle and I completely forgot about it and it went right back on the shelves. I redeemed myself with my dance moves when she came to visit in windsor and we danced to save a horse ride a cowboy while carrying around small pitchers.. We became best friends instanty. Michelle would do absolutely anything for anyone and shes come to visit me everywhere i've gone. Our trip to NYC will remain one of the best times of my entire life ( bertha).. & she also came to visit me in Texas last year.. A note to anyone that wants to get ready with her though.. dont do it or you will find yourself putting on layers of makeup trying to look decent beside her ...Summer 07 we lived at my house and we were our own people attending glow stick parties, boat cruises..I adore you Michelle...thank you for never judging me, gluing my flip flops together and pretty much telling Jamie to not give up.. we would date sooner or later...Love you so much cant wait to meet Izzy!!!

                                                                 Beauty & the Beast

Stephanie Prevost. Twinner.Thank God moms egg didnt attach and we didnt turn out to be siamese twins...I dont think I could have handled my life being glued to YOU! One of a kind this one is... I came out first though.. so I am and was CLEARLY the more mature one. Jamie & I get SUCH a kick out of her though.. she is the life of the party & as we all figured out at our 21st bday.. she has no esophagus..she can out drink any guy in a beer chugging competition...Her bootyshake is undeniably ( big word I know..) the best in town. She has a way to embarass pretty much every human being that walks through the doors. I couldnt imagine sharing moms stomach with anyone else.. pure beauty twinner.. we love ya!!! Ps...your monster stick on your car has to go through.. :)

                                                  We are siamese if you pleaseeeeeeee..........

Joelle Celyne Prevost. Barbie. Joelle use to be a FULL blown nerd. Not only did she lick her bangs to the side and have round glasses but she also use to imitate people and win every award in the school. Joelle use to compete with people to win the award for never missing a day of school. She made a MEAN Ace Ventura and Forest Gump. She is almost too smart for her own good. Joelle use to tell me I copied everything she did when we were little...mostly the prom bun ( I think she thinks she invented it.. oh and two wet pieces on both side of your face)She is also one of a kind.. her and twinner LOVE Halloween and you can find them 4 days before dressed up for every night...they think I am amish. She has turned into the swan though...just a beautiful smart woman who deserves nothing but the best. Love ya Jo!

                                    One of the 4 halloween costumes.....clearly a Pink Flamingo

Katrine Prevost. Dear Soul. Although we teased kat a lot growing up because she is the youngest ( born 1 minute after her twin Carolyne) it was all in good fun. We use to think the youngest twins had problems because they would rock back and forth to music and make weird sounds... Kat also believed that the air vents were holes that we would push her into if she was mean and told on us. She is sooo gullable but thats what makes her her.... She thought the freezer was the refrigerator and the refrigerator was the fridgerator...I mean it doesnt get any frencher than that... She has a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. Just a beautiful soul...love ya Kat

                                                                  Dear Soul.

Carolyne Prevost. All Star. I mean she has enough publicity as it is that I probably should keep this short.. but she is the gifted child. I mean.. its almost sick how amazing she is at everything she does...BUT at the end of the day.. she is the most humble human being I have ever met. If I were her.. id have no friends and my status updates would be how amazing I am... maybe thats why God chose her and not me as talented one... Carolyne is the family monkey/the brains who everyone wants to be best friends with so we can get shout out in the paper... She has mentioned to me that her fav memory ever after wining against USA was her trip to Texas...( no big deal) because she got to spend time with. her fav ;) Love ya Care xo

                                                   Besties.. hello Sarnia Observerrrrr

Lynsey Philipsen Fraser. Sister in Law. I wasntttt even mad when she called me to tell me her due date was our actual wedding date ( now thats love!!) She is expecting her first child in july...if her water breaks on the  wedding day I may have a small heart attack...Lynsey is a family girl and thats what I love most about her. Seeing as Jamie & I are planning a small wedding.. lyns & her hubby offered to let us stay in their house/ beautiful loft in their new house for the summer before we head off to Europe. We are already sisters and shes probably the nicest person you'll ever come across in your life.. Love you sis...the dearest soul. Shes a country girl at heart.

                                                                    The Philipsens

Jennifer Fraser. Sister in Law. What can I say...shes got the perfect family!!! Shes got one of the best sense of humours ever!! Her and Jamie battle it out posting incriminating (another big word.. write that down linds ;) ) pictures of each other every year...she gives ricky a bbq brush as his christmas present for a toothbrush...I mean... clearly we are meant to be sisters!!! She created my niece and nephew who I actually have withdrawl from if I dont see them...I could eat them they are so cute! Shes always there to hear about your emergencies & tell you  that everything is okay!! Love ya sis...cant wait till ains & ash babysit our kids :)

                Being our own people on the green             

        Arent they something?????? Thank you to my WONDERFUL fiance Jamie who didnt argue with me for having ten girls in my wedding party. Anyyyy takers to take some spots on Jamies side?? haha just kidding Jamie...you know I love ya cement... hes got 8 handom men that are going to have a hard time picking me up if I dont get my butt in gear and to the gym haha We coudlnt be happier to have you stand with us...4 months away :)

Being my own person.

Some of you might know about my recent trip to the hospital...Ive been deathly sick for the past 2 weeks...It started with a sore throat and it escalated to something far worse. I am terrified of hospitals and doctors so I tried everything to cure it on my own. That throat spray Choroceptyl... is good for nothing...fishermens friends are medium but its all mental cause you think you are fine for a second then it hurts again...cough medecin, I dont even believe in anymore.. Vicks..is vicks...warm on your chest while you emphasize how sick you are because you smell like a mint and its burning your nose... Throat tea is terrible.. and Buckleys commercials need to off the air because its not only terrible and taste bad but its the worst taste next to oregano oil..who leaves you burping up every type of discusting herb ever made....You can imagine the frustrations I went through waking up every hour of the morning with a cough, headache, pain & swollen tonsils.. ( HENCE why I havent been blogging)

I thought I was dying...I started experiencing pressure in my head because it now became a sinus infection.. sometimes I would feel air bubbles in my head ( dont need smart remarks..)  I decided to go to my friends baby shower and troop it out BUT I had trouble swallowing AND my left tonsil started drooping :s The next morning.. I woke up.. looked at my throat and KNEW the doctor would be SO mad at me for leaving it this long.. I was 87% sure I needed surgery to remove my tonsils cause the one was in bad shape... I packed a small overnight bag w the necessities and called my gf April who is old faithful and knew how serious my sickness was. I had her look at my throat probably 8 times in the car ( she later revealed to me.. she wasnt paying attention) So I sign into emerge ( my worst fear) put on the red bracelet and tell them I have a mix between 4 different things... The wait was about 2 hrs...welcome to Canada... April took the light thing in the emergency room and finally took a good look at my throat BUT thats when the doctor came in laughing...

My doctor was a dear soul...BUT I think he was working nights and was really tired cause not only was I for sure he was going to admit me ( I indirectly told April to get a babysitter cause she was spending the night at the hospital w me) ... He checked me out and told me I have a small viral infection going around and I didnt even need antibiotics. You can JUST imagine the embarassement I felt...packed a small overnight bag, told Jamie I was dying...had my mom worried sick texting me.. but I didnt even need ANTIBIOTICS... so this really reinforced the disease I have :

 I am a hypochondriac ( a disorder characterized by a preoccupation with body functions and the interpretation of normal body sensations or minor abnormalities (such as minor aches and pains) as portending problems of MAJOR medical moment. Reassurance by physicians and others only serves to increase the hypochondriac's persistent anxiety about their health)    MedicineNet.com

Its a sad disease. I am also paranoid due to shows like the First 48 and Cold cases. ...I wish I could change it, i`ve tried... but Im my own person and I feel like that is what defines me.. A hypochondriac paranoid freak. Luckyyy guy Jame.

Those who are on Team Danielle.. who believe in my sickness and think I need a second look.. my update is as followed: I am taking it day by day..I feel much better.. but I still think there is something wrong with my tonsils and I believe surgery is in my near future.. thanks for all of you kind words...Im just being my own person
 xoxo

Kids say the cutest things

Heres a couple funny saying the kids at the school have said lately.... just a bunch of dear souls....

" Madame, your hair looks like my mommies...half yellow, half black"
- Clearly I booked a small hair apt after school that day

" Madame, I think my mom made a huge mistake. I think she put kitty food in my sandwich today. She was running late" ( grade 1 girl w a tuna sandwich)

" Find words that have the sound "ph"....student says "phoque" ( a seal) but right away his eyes open huge and he says "sorry madame....phoque in the water, phoque in the water"

 " I think theres a friend in the class with the chicken pops"

"Are you Justin Biebers mom?"   ( ummm...cause I look that old?)

There`s just something about kids... you just have to love them!!! Im clearly in the right profession.

Life in Texas

There are just no words to describe the feeling I get when I get off the plane and see the Houston sign. I was SOO excited when Jamie`s agent called him and told him Minnesota had given him an offer again. After being in a hole (Windsor) for 5 years of school...moving to Texas with Jamie was a dream come true. I didnt really know what to expect but our appartment was so cute & my windows were sweating in november!! I will admit, living on a full blown beer budget and being a broke student made me appreciate everything so much more once I got there...So, the girls show up in their nice clothes, purses and beautiful cars to come and get me (a little nervous) seeing as I feel like such a deb... But I soon realized that none of that mattered...I brought my claires accesory purse with a smile on my face to the game and nobody judged me ( well...maybe...but at least they let me borrow their purses after they met me..dear souls I tell ya!)

Thank you Nikki Smith. 

Being a housewife was a difficult task at first. I had to show Jamie I wasnt a dud. Boy was I nervous making my first big dinner for him. I started the steak before the baked potatoes and veggies ( BIG MISTAKE)...I started sweating as I saw Jamies big smile ( playing his video games) and thinking I am SUCH a great housewife. I microwaved the potatoes secretly so he wouldnt think I failed and same w the veggies... I mean the steak can only be tin foiled for so long!!!  I redeemed myself after a few tries....and even invited people over for a small spread.... here I am slaving away in the kitchen.... ( Thanks to Andrea DiSalvatore for teaching me all I know this year)

                                      notice the knife... I wasnt equipped yet.. slicing up the salmon

                                        Small spread I made for Michelle when she came down

So I worked my way around the whole kitchen thing.. calling Nielder ( the housewife) & Jamies mom ( no offence mom, you are a great cook;) ) and they gave me the low down on the whole timing and measuring thing. The whole living together thing seemed to be working amazing.. until Jamie started pulling pranks on me around the house ( he later realized I could play his game too)  When I didnt want to wash my hair he would throw shampoo on it and then tell me to use the blow dryer ( that was filllled with baby powder)...so GAME ONNN.... One morning,I seran wrapped the toilet on him and took the light bulbs out so he wouldnt notice....

                                                                    Succeeeeesssss

There was 15 of us girls last year who pretty much lived in the same apt building. This was amazing for many reasons
1) My driving... I was terrified that the highway had 6 lanes...so if I HAD to go out.. I stayed on the far lane and white knucked it...Having 15 girls around was great because I didnt drive once to the rink...Andrea was old faithful and drove me and my best friend Gabriella to every game
2) We could drink and roll home
3) we could all cannon bomb in the water at 3am and roll home

This year, Jamie decided to live with the DiSalvatores who bought a beautiful house in Richmond TX. The DiSalvatore are such an amazing family. Jamie & Jon were besties last year... Jon is like Jamies older brother..they were SOOO excited to get fitted cowboy hats from the Rodeo last year that we joked around that they were the guys from brokedown mountain ( " I cant quit you" )... and Andrea.. I mean theres just no words for her... One of the most phenominal women ive ever met in my entire life. Id like to add that her daughter is 1000% one of my best friend.  Couldnt ask to live with a better couple...we are known as the FraSalvatore ( we secretly adopted their dog Stewie Fraser).

                                                      Our Texas Family ( minus Stewie & Gia)

                                                                  I cant quit you.

                                                     Me & my besties Andrea & Gabriella

We had quite a bit of visitors come and visit us..which was DELIGHTFUL!!!! Our first visitor was one of my best girlfriends Michelle then Jamies sister and brother in law, ricky & my little sister Carolyne :)

                                                                      Michelles visit

                                                                     Caros visit

                                                                  Lyns & Kev

We just about did everything there was to do in Houston last year ( literally)...My fav thing was clearly the Houston Rodeo...we went to two concerts even though we were itching to go every single night... The rodeo is like no other...not only is there concerts but theres also bull fighting, muttin bustin( I think thats what its called) 2 yr old gets on top of a sheep and its quite possibly the cuttest thing ever ( Andrea is itching to get Gabby signed up lol) ect....we did learn that you cant mix corn dogs( pogo sticks) w funnel cake ( try it I dare you..) Anyways... I think ive blabbed enough...Just go to Texas and see for yourselves... its Amazing!!!!

Just Bloggin'

So i`ve become a blogger. Some of the fabulous hockey wives I have met, have opened my eyes to this FANTASTIC way to keep your friends and family updated. Seeing as Jamie & I will be moving overseas next year...I figured this would be a great way to share our adventure with the people we love. Now, I am French...­sooo... for those of you who don`t know me... my friends like to laugh at the way I write...even though 99.9% of the time, I am medium at spelling ;) To Nielder, Shay & Jehann... I hope that by reading my blogs, I will redeem myself and you will all think i`m sooo good at spelling!! Today is Valentines day and im just being my own person...while Jamie is 1436.38miles away in Texas probably being his own person. This is our first valentines day being away from each other so its a bit depressing...but I am heading back to Texas for the third time this year for march break!! Seeing as the wedding is this year, I decided to stay home and teach while I plan the wedding.. cause lets face it...had I lived there again... nothing would have been done. Houston 2009-2010 remains the best year of my entire life. Heres a few memories of the wonderful girls I met. Happyy Valentines Day to all you lovers out there!!!!