Where to begin?

Good evening!

I hardly know where to begin tonight.... I have neglected updating our blog, and feel it! There is so much I want to say.

I will try to summarize as much as I can!

Our holiday at Mom and Dad's was great! It was so wonderful to be there for the week. Sadly though, my beloved Gran had to be taken to the hospital. We suspected she had had a stroke and has had such a rough time of it lately... She is still at the hospital and is responding well to her physio. Please keep her in your prayers. On another note, I was able to introduce Hannah Faith to her other Great-Grandmother. It was wonderful seeing Grandma (who even gave me a new pair of her handmade mittens!!! I cannot begin to express how much I treasure mittens from Grandma!) and having her hold our girls and meet Hannah for the first time. Hannah wasn't sure about me leaving her on Grandma's knee to take a picture, but she seemed to love Grandma from my arms! A few more visits and she will be rocking along with Grandma in her chair!

Hannah Faith had her first check up and will soon have some blood work done. Today, she had her first dental appointment after Mara-Grace! No cavities for either little lady!

HUGE news, Hannah received her Canadian Citizenship!!!!!! Officially!!!! Now, we will work on her passport so we can do some travelling beyond the borders!

Hannah has also taken flight!!!! She is WALKING! Really walking!!! And proud as punch doing so!

We celebrated Chinese New Year and began the year of the Tiger with much celebrating at home!

We also celebrated Valentine's Day! Our home has been decorated for Valentine's Day and Chinese New Year for the last month! Can you tell we were excited for both holidays?

Now, here comes some rather shocking news. It was completely unanticipated. I cannot even really begin to explain how this wasn't in our plans, and yet it all seemed to fall into place as though it was just in HIS plan. Long story short, my parents have been talking of selling their home. This was always something that made me sad inside for many obvious sentimental reasons. Not only did I grow up there, but Kev and I have many incredible memories there.... We had our Graduation pictures taken there, we also had our wedding reception on the grounds, we also lived with my folks for a year and brought Victoria home from the hospital to that home, not to mention our first kiss was had there etc... as I said, sentimental reasons. Regardless of so many years of incredible memories, I fully understood that my parents were ready to downsize and move into town. Well, as my parents were talking with Realtors, we all kind of happened on the idea of our moving back to the area and buying their house. Honestly, it still baffles me as to how it just all happened. We had thought of this in the past, but didn't think a move would be wise or possible. Now, however, it just all mapped itself out. The decision made sense. We have listed our home for sale and are crossing our fingers that it sells quickly. The move comes with mixed feelings. We have been in this area for 12 years and have loved our time here. We have made many wonderful friends and roots here and it will be sad to move from them... At the same time, it will be special to be close to our families again and have our girls see their Grandparents regularly. We will miss so much here, but we are also looking forward to the prospect. All is a go with Kevin's work and he will work from home many days and also out of the Ottawa office. Victoria has surprised me the most with this. She was the most sure about the idea of moving. At 15, she is excited about starting a new school and making some new friends. She is one brave, confident cookie!!! Hannah continues to smile through life and at 18 months has no clue what this means! :) Mara-Grace at 4 has needed much reassurance about the little things. She is now excited about the idea and seems more secure knowing that we will remain together and our things will come with us to our new house. Of course, this move will be contingent on the sale of our home... Ideally, we would like to move in the summer....

I pray that all continues to fall into place and that we can continue to hold on to all that has become so dear to us here.... You know who you are!!!!

Much love and blessings from our home to yours. xoxo


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