#1, #2, FINISH...........GOOD RACING

A.J. did it!!! He won 1st @ Toronto. Way to go....good driving. A.J. also won 3, 1st place finishes as of today. It has been 12 years since an American Driver in Champ Car has won a (hat trick) 3, 1st finishes in a row.

P.T. The Thrill From West Hill...........won 2nd @ Toronto today. Way to go P.T. you are my hero!!!

Two weeks from today, is the race in Edmonton. I am soooooooo excited. I can't wait to meet with the drivers, get their autographs, and cheer loudly in person at the race track.

Let the celebrations begin.

And the winners are

1st A.J.

2nd P.T.

3rd Sabastain

RACING WEEKEND TORONTO

Sorry I do not have a new picture of the kitty yet. The breeder usually posts new pictures of the kittens Tuesday...........but nothing this week so far.

Race weekend @ Toronto. July 9th @ 10:30 am live on tv. Be there.

Paul Tracy at practice in Toronto July 7th.

Starting positions: A.J #2. P.T. #4. Good luck drivers. Stay safe and win #1 &#2.

KITTY UPDATE

Here is a new picture of Skye-Blue. She is now 4 weeks old. I think she is turning color though--she may be a Seal Point instead of a Cream Blue Point. I am hoping and praying she is a Cream Point. (Will know in 3 weeks). New pictures of Skye-Blue every Tuesday.

RACING WEEKEND AGAIN

It is racing weekend again. I LOVE racing.The race is being held @Burke Lakefront Airport - Cleveland, OH, USA, on a street course. Sunday, June 25th @12:30 on t.v. Remember to tune in.

Last years winner was my man "Paul Tracy". Good luck P.T. Stay safe and win first place!!!

Only 28 more sleeps until the Edmonton race. Can't wait!!

WE ARE HAVING A BABY

You read it right. We are having a baby @ The Bell Home.No silly it is not a human baby. Been there, done that. It is a baby girl kitty.

She was born in Saskatoon on May 27th. She is a Blue-Cream Point Himalayan. She will be ready to pick up in 7 weeks. I will post new pictures of her as she grows.

1 week old

3 weeks old (June 20)

This is what she will probably look like all grown up. Her eyes are a pretty blue, but you cant' see it in the pictures.

Think we are gonna call her "Skye Blue" Bell.

I am saying my prayers that Rocky, our older Flame Point Himalayn cat will like his new roommate.

STANLEY CUP

What a game Monday night. Carolina Hurricanes kicked the Edmonton Oilers butts big time. Final score of the game was 3-1 Carolina. GOTTA LOVE THAT!

3-1

Group Picture

The Stanley Cup was finally hoisted by veteran captain Rod Brind'Amour

UNTIL NEXT YEAR

RACING WEEKEND

It is that time again........racing in Portland Oregan. Race is on Sunday @ 1:30pm.

A new team mate was added to Paul Tracy's team. Meet A.J. Allmendinger .

Wishing Paul a first place finish and a safe race. Wishing A.J. a second place finish and a safe race. I will be glued to my tv set cheering loudly.

STANLEY CUP

F.Y.I

Did you see the hockey game tonight? WHAT A SHOCK!!! Edmonton Oilers kicked butt. They beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0. Sooooo that means a 7th game to finish the Stanley Cup playoffs, Monday, June 19th @ 6:00.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

THE SENILITY PRAYER: Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.

It's my birthday.............woo hoo. I started celebrating yesterday. Sharilin took me to Red Lobster for a HUGE lunch. We had a blast and stuffed ourselves with appetizers, cheese bisquits and of course shrimp and crab.Then we went shopping. Thank you for a good time Kiddo!!!

This is my favorite birthday cake. Strawberry shortcake, but I like chocolate drizzled on it too!!

Sharilin got off work early and it is raining here, so I don't have to go to work on my birthday. Sharilin is coming over and we are gonna eat Chinese Food and watch a movie.

On Friday Da Prince will be here to celebrate my birthday. We are going to go wine and dine and go to a movie. Can't ask for a better date. Da Prince already gave me my birthday present last month. It was a Pink Ribbon Day Timer and matching Lipstick holder I have wanted for a long long time.

UPDATE: I decided that I wanted to go to Peter' s Drive-In for a huge burger instead of fine dining. It was so nice outside, and food tastes so much better outside at a picnic table.

On Saturday, June 16th, the staff at the Golf Course helped celebrate my birthday. This birthday is going on forever. I am liking it.

This is a praying garden frog with wings I received as a gift.

This is a pink rose I received as a gift. It came with a glass coke bottle, for my coke collection in my office.

I love pink, so Kim decided that I needed a pink cream cheese cake. The inside cake was cherry and almond.........delicious. On the outside of the cake it was decorated with candy frogs and smarties. How amazing is that?

Thank you everyone........it was a great birthday!!!

THINKING OF YOU

HAPPY MONDAY

A bible verse that is heavy on my heart today: "Love One Another".

This is a card that was hand delivered to me from the staff at the Vet Clinic where Elijah Blue was treated. I would say that this is going the extra mile and LOVE in action. The staff at the Vet Clinic were patient as I had to make the decision to put Elijah Blue down. They explained the procedure so there was no suprises as Blue passed on. They cleaned up Blue for me and packed him in a box with a blanket and plastic so that I was able to go have a funeral for my baby.

Instead of the Vet and staff treating the death as a procedure, an every day thing, a way to make a living, they wrapped me with compassion, hugs and love. And to honor Blue, they donated their hard earned money in his name to the Morris Animal Foundation. I cried when I was handed the card and read it. Someone would do that for me in my time of grief? AMAZING!!!

One more "Love One Another" story.

My mother is an active alcoholic. She is totally out of control and there isn't a thing anyone can do about it. Well not true.

Let me tell you about my little sister,step brother,AA,Da Prince, family friends, and endless family members that have gone the extra mile to try and save my Mother from herself.

Each person has taken my mom prepared meals. Gone and got groceries for her house. Taken her to the hospital, only to realize my mom didn't want to stay at the hosptial or detox centre.Stopped her from drinking and driving. Prayed non stop for her sobriety. Each person has had to deal with a belligerent rant from my mom. Some have had to deal with my mom injured from a fall in her place, then take her for medical care.

All in all, all these wonderful people continue to love this drunk and stay by her side. They remember that underneath there is a person that once upon a time was sober and a good person. These great people reach out to my sister and myself with support, encouragement and love. To all of you I say "THANK YOU!!"

To Sharon (my little sis), I am sorry that I live so far away. But I am thankful you are there. The endless time and love you invest into people is a testimony to the BIG HEART you have. Never change...........you are perfect the way you are. I LOVE YOU!

FOR LAURIE

Meet my friend and colleague Laurie. On June 04, 2006 a fund raiser was held on her behalf. Laurie has Colon Cancer and is presently receiving chemo to help manage the disease.

What is colorectal cancer?

Most colorectal cancer starts in the cells that line the inside of the colon or the rectum. The colon and rectum are part of your digestive system, where food is changed into energy and the body rids itself of waste matter.

The colon (known as the large bowel or large intestine) joins the small intestine to the rectum. Food moves from the stomach to the small intestine, where your body continues to break it down. When food is completely digested, it moves from the small intestine into the colon, where water is removed. The last part of the colon is known as the rectum. This is where waste is stored. When you have a bowel movement, waste leaves the body through the opening called the anus.

Cancer of the small intestine is very rare, so when people talk about bowel cancer, they usually mean colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer for both men and women in Canada.

To help raise funds for Laurie's treatment and for The Tom Baker Cancer Center(Canadian), a silent auction was held, along with personal pledges from friends and family members.Head shaving was the feature of the fund raiser. And a hamburger stand was set up. Anyone wanting to make a financial contribution can contact me at: shebell41@hotmail.com .

These are the brave ones that shaved their facial hair and heads.

Hair gone............after pictures. Aren't they all cute with bald heads?

The event is over for today. But the cause is on- going. Please prayer for Laurie and for a cure to be found for Colon Cancer. Let's do our part by giving generously.

RUN FOR THE CURE

My "Precious Daughter" Sharilin sent me an amazing email tonight. Here is a copy of the email.

Hey guys,
I am going to be doing the CIBC Run for the Cure this October 1st!! It's a definite way to raise awareness and support for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. As most of you know, I have been personally touched by Breast Cancer (my mom), and it is a cause that is close to my heart. Finally it seems that things have settled a little in my life that I will be able to do the Run for the Cure this year. If anyone is interested in joining me or donating please let me know! My email address is: miss_shoe@hotmail.com .
I haven't registered as of yet, but am planning to do so next week. So if you'd like to join me, please do! The prizes for raising money are awesome, plus just knowing you're doing something for a great cause is a great motivator. If you'd like to check out some info on the Run or just Breast Cancer itself check out: https://www.cibcrunforthecure.com http://www.cbcf.org)

I am proud of you Sharilin for taking up this cause. I will help you with the fundraising and volunteer at the run. See you there!! Sorry I am not able to run with you.

If that wasn't enough excitement, my friends at the golf course (I work with), informed me that someone is participating in the "Weekend to End Breast Cancer" again. Each walker for this 60 kilometer walk needs to raise a minimun of $2000.00. I hope to be a volunteer at the event this year as a way to support and thank my golf course friends. You have all been beside me from the time of diagnois to recovery with love and support.

http://cl06.endcancer.ca/site/PageServer?pagename=employ

What is the Weekend to End Breast Cancer?The Weekend to End Breast Cancer is simply this - an awesome life changing adventure. During one amazing weekend, July 28-30, 2006 (not the August long weekend), thousands of women and men will unite in Calgary to walk 60 kilometres in a bold display of courage and commitment. It’s a weekend of hope, as we honour lives lost, celebrate survivors, and help bring breast cancer care to those who so desperately need it. This extraordinary weekend is about finding the hero in yourself and discovering strength you never knew you had. The money you raise will benefit the Alberta Cancer Foundation, a leader in the fight against cancer at the Tom Baker Cancer Center and throughout Alberta One in every nine Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Maybe someone in your life has been affected - your mother, sister, wife, daughter, son, or a friend. The Weekend to End Breast Cancer is your chance to go the distance in the fight against this disease; it’s your chance to be a hero for someone you love or someone you may never even meet.

Anyone of you blogger fans, friends and family members wanting to donate to this cause, can email me at shebell41@hotmail.com

Ladies, "One in every nine Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer". A monthly self breast exam is essential for your health. Help us all find a cure for this disease......give of your time and money

IT'S RACING TIME AGAIN

9The Milwaukee Mile - West Allis, WI, USA

Sunday, June 4th

On SPEED TV

Racing fans....okay my fans;this is my man, Paul Tracy in 2005 Milwaukee race kissing the Roadrunner. He won first place. PT rocks!!! And he is Canadian!!!

Wishing you well this weekend, best looking race driver in the world. Only 49 more sleeps until the Edmonton race, and then we will meet and chat. Stay safe.

UPDATE:

Paul Tracy - DNF - #3 INDECK Ford-Cosworth/Bridgestone/Lola

"It's very frustrating; this is the second time that Mario and I touched in four races. I saw Mario and Bruno go into Turn 3 side by side and they were very close, they touched and started spinning and I did my best to avoid it. I went in between them and I thought I was going to have enough room. Mario was in a slow spin and he barely touched me, I floored the gas pedal to try to keep if off the wall but it didn't work and I smacked the wall and that was it for the weekend."

Ahh....not a good racing weekend for my man Paul Tracy. Better luck next time.

SURPRISE

Look at what i got for my birthday. But...........my birthday is 15 days away. So this was an early "Surprise Present".

This a Pink Ribbon, Breast Cancer, Day-Timer from Da Prince. How amazing is that?

And this is the matching lipstick carry case.

New Addition

Finally...........Angelina Jolie gave birth to Brad Pitt's daughter Saturday in Africa, Pitt's publicist announced.

"The night of May 27, 2006 in Namibia, Africa, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed their daughter Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt."

It's a boy for Gwen Stefani and her rocker husband Gavin Rossdale.

Kingston James McGregor Rossdale was born by caesarean section Friday, May 26, 2006 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, said Stefani spokesman Dave Tomberlin. The baby weighed 7 1/2 pounds.

AMERICAN IDOL

And the winner is: TAYLOR HICKS!!! My hero.

HAPPY SUNNY DAY

YAY............Taylor Hicks has made it to the finals on American Idol!!!

Mother's Day continues in this house. Da Prince showed up on Tuesday evening bearing gifts. What did he bring you ask? A pretty Gerbia Daisy Plant. Check it out.

He also brought me some cosmetics. I like these surprise presents.

Today, we went out to Canmore. Da Prince drove me there to go see a new doctor. The doctor had a good bed side manner, but he had no answers to fix my tummy problem. Left the appointment disappointed. Not sure what to do?

After the doctor's appointment, we decided to go for a drive and a picnic. The weather was hot. Got a nice sun burn. Was great to get away from the city and go for a hike. I found an old glass coke bottle. I washed it and have put the coke bottle in with my other coke collectibles.

Leaving for BC with Da Prince Thursday afternoon. Will be back for work on Sunday morning. Sunday is car racing day............woo hoo. Go Paul Tracy!!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all you ladies out there. Hope you are spoiled rotten today by your partner and kids.

Last night, Saturday night was race time. WOW was it an exciting race!! My man, Paul Tracy placed 2nd and his partner Mario place 3rd. Lots of crashes and one injured driver. I think it was the best race I have ever seen.

This from the race Saturday night in Houston, Texas. Paul is on the left, and Mario is on the right side.

This is Paul's car at the end of the race.

Guess what???? I have finally found a Himalayan Blue Point kitten. The breeder is about an hour outside of Calgary, so in a week I am driving out to see the kitten. If I like the kitten then I will pick it up in a month. The great news is: the kitten is a female. I wanted a female kitten and only could find male kittens, so I am excited about finally finding a female. The other good news is the kitten has a good lineage, which means..............she is a show cat. I just may enter her in a few shows?? She also has an extremely tiny nose............the breeder said that is good feature for a show cat.

Sharilin is coming over some time today for a visit and to celebrate Mommy's Day with me, then I work at 4 pm.

This is a bouquet of mixed flowers I received from Sharilin for Mother's Day...........aren't they pretty? Smell good also.

UPDATE

Good news.......I went to the Eye Doctor today.........was worried about needing glasses. NO glasses needed!! Woo hoo. The doctor said I was near-site in one eye and it does not need to be corrected with glasses. He said I did not have any cataracts forming. I take a drug that can cause cataracts.

But let me tell you about the Eye Doctor............unique in personality. I walk in and he says........."My office assistant didn't show up for work. Must be out partying still from the hockey game". Whenever I call his office, he always answers the phones. I think he is on crack.

He does not have a computer. He uses an electric typewritter to fill in my medical chart. Then when he is done with the exam, he gets out his code book to look up the health care code to bill out the services to Alberta Health Care. If he had a computer billing program he would not have to search for his code book. I died laughing at the eye equipment...........think it was from the 60's. And I am sure he is well past 60 years old...........time to retire doc.

He asked me if I was married. Nope I say. He says did your husband leave you because of the cancer? Nope I left my ex-husband years ago. He goes on to tell me that MEN leave all the time and watch out. MEN are not good!!I said my boyfriend met me in the middle of my cancer and he has stuck like glue beside me. The doctor said..............he is a man, he will leave. How funny is that? The doctor has a huge wedding ring on his finger. I was tempted to ask him how many women he has left?

His next subject to inform me about was breast cancer. He says I got it from drinking milk. In the 60's cows were fed steroniods which caused breast cancer in Europe. Thanks for that information. Why then doesn't my sister have breast cancer? She is only a year younger than me? Drank the same milk.

Did you know that 4 out of every 100 men get breast cancer? That was his next subject to inform me about. He said he had a mammogram to check to see if he had breast cancer, but he didn't . He must of drank the same milk as me in the 60's, that is why he had a mammogram. WEIRD

Car had to go the the doctor today also. The car doctor fixed it up good. It needed a new gasket and new front pipe. Now it is quiet again.

Had 3 hours to kill while the car was being fixed. Went shopping and found all the stuff I was looking for yesterday.

All in all a good day :o)

BUSY BUSY BUSY

Hello. Life flies when you are having fun. And fun I have been having!!

Made it to Vancouver last Friday evening. Da Princes' kids arrived safe and sound from Europe. A group of friends and family were there to greet them as they got off the plane. After de-planing, we all went out to eat and chat. Good to have the da Princes' kids living close to home. Now we get to spoil the 2 angelic grandkids.




Also go to shop at my favorite store in Langley, BC. I love Dutch Gouda Cheese and Dutch droppie candies. I stocked up on both yummie treats.

Last Saturday we drove back to Kelowna stayed there until Sunday afternoon. Got to play in the dirt in the beautiful flower gardens @da Princes' place. And got to visit with da Prince's son.

Got in the car and headed back to Calgary last Sunday night. Arrived in Calgary @ 3:00 am. Had to work early Monday morning........so was a zombie by the end of my work day.

Tuesday jet lag set in..........we had been through 3 time zones and we had traveled through all of western Canada in less than a week. I went to the chiropractor and then slept the day and evening away.

Wednesday was hockey night. It was do or die for the Calgary Flames. They died............lost the game 3-0. SO SAD........they didn't make it to the Stanley Cup :o( .

Thursday, today has been a busy day. Talked with my lawyer's office and finally we are ready to settle the car accident case. Maybe soon I will be house shopping? Went to the chiropractor............I feel wonderful. He has great hands. Then went shopping for stuff for the house..........didn't do very well with finding the items I needed. The cashier forgot to give me a bag of stuff I purchased, so I had to make a trip back to the store to get the bag....growl. Da Prince left for BC today.............so sad. I will miss him a lot. As always, Da Prince spoils me, his princess. He left me a suprise package. In the package was a 5 piece bath spa treatment scented Pear-Raspberry. It smells so yummie...........long bath coming up tonight. Also in the package was an assortment of Melaleuca toiletries. Thank you Stuart!!!

Friday I go visit the eye doctor. Hope I do not need glasses. I hate wearing glasses.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND

P.S. Help me find a Blue Point Himalayan kitten. Seems people are breeding Ragdoll kittens instead of Himalayn kittens.