The love between these two is such a gift...
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Happy Sweet Sixteen Victoria!!!!
How hard it is to believe that it was 16 years ago that our darling Victoria was born! The time has definitely flown. Victoria is a very special girl. She has big dreams and an even bigger heart. We couldn't be more proud of who she is at sixteen. Happy Birthday my love.... (Victoria's actual birthday is January 2nd!)
To celebrate Miss Victoria's special day, we bought her tickets for her and 4 friends to see the Broadway show, Legally Blonde. She has always ADORED these movies and when she heard that it was coming to town, over the holidays and finishing on her actual birthday it seemed like just the solution to WHAT to do for her Sweet Sixteenth! We had family stop in to our home from 2-4pm for refreshments etc. Then the plan was that Kev would drive Tori and her friends in to the city where they had dinner reservations and then would take in the show and her girlfriends would spend the night. What we didn't tell Victoria (or a soul!) was that Kevin and I and my parents rented a limousine to drive her and her friends in to the city. So, at 4 when the limo arrived, we were almost bursting to share this surprise! Victoria and her friends were hurried upstairs and outside to see their chariot! What excitement!!!! They were absolutely thrilled! They loved their dinner and the show and they were up most of the night laughing!
I hope that this very special birthday is one Victoria will always hold dear.
We love you Sweet Victoria. xoxo
To celebrate Miss Victoria's special day, we bought her tickets for her and 4 friends to see the Broadway show, Legally Blonde. She has always ADORED these movies and when she heard that it was coming to town, over the holidays and finishing on her actual birthday it seemed like just the solution to WHAT to do for her Sweet Sixteenth! We had family stop in to our home from 2-4pm for refreshments etc. Then the plan was that Kev would drive Tori and her friends in to the city where they had dinner reservations and then would take in the show and her girlfriends would spend the night. What we didn't tell Victoria (or a soul!) was that Kevin and I and my parents rented a limousine to drive her and her friends in to the city. So, at 4 when the limo arrived, we were almost bursting to share this surprise! Victoria and her friends were hurried upstairs and outside to see their chariot! What excitement!!!! They were absolutely thrilled! They loved their dinner and the show and they were up most of the night laughing!
I hope that this very special birthday is one Victoria will always hold dear.
We love you Sweet Victoria. xoxo
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas thoughts...
Thinking of all those we have lost this year...
Our many memories and thoughts are with Gran as we celebrate our first Christmas without her here in person. I know she is watching over us with her undying love.
It brings great comfort and joy thinking of you, Gran celebrating Christmas this year with all those in your family that you were so lonesome for for so many years. We love and miss you Gran xo
Here is a poem my mom will be reading at Christmas this year...
Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees, around the world below, With tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
This sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, For I am spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs, that people hold so dear, But the sound of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here. For I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, For it's beyond description to hear an angel sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart, But I am not so far away, we are really not apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear, And be glad I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above, I send you each a memory, of my undying love.
For after all "Love" is the gift, more precious than pure gold, It was always most important, in the stories Jesus told.
So please love and help each other, as my Father said to do, For I cannot count the blessings, or the love He has for you.
So have a Merry Christmas, and wipe away that tear, For I am spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
I can't tell you of the splendor, or the peace here in this place, Can you imagine Christmas, with our Savior, face to face?
I'll ask Him to lift your spirit, as I tell Him of your love, So then pray for one another, as you lift your eyes above.
So please let your hearts be joyful, and let your spirits sing, For I am spending Christmas in heaven, and I'm walking with the King!
(Author Unknown)
Our many memories and thoughts are with Gran as we celebrate our first Christmas without her here in person. I know she is watching over us with her undying love.
It brings great comfort and joy thinking of you, Gran celebrating Christmas this year with all those in your family that you were so lonesome for for so many years. We love and miss you Gran xo
Here is a poem my mom will be reading at Christmas this year...
Christmas in Heaven
I see the countless Christmas trees, around the world below, With tiny lights, like heaven's stars, reflecting on the snow.
This sight is so spectacular, please wipe away that tear, For I am spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
I hear the many Christmas songs, that people hold so dear, But the sound of music can't compare with the Christmas choir up here. For I have no words to tell you, the joy their voices bring, For it's beyond description to hear an angel sing.
I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart, But I am not so far away, we are really not apart.
So be happy for me, dear ones, you know I hold you dear, And be glad I'm spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
I send you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above, I send you each a memory, of my undying love.
For after all "Love" is the gift, more precious than pure gold, It was always most important, in the stories Jesus told.
So please love and help each other, as my Father said to do, For I cannot count the blessings, or the love He has for you.
So have a Merry Christmas, and wipe away that tear, For I am spending Christmas, with Jesus Christ this year.
I can't tell you of the splendor, or the peace here in this place, Can you imagine Christmas, with our Savior, face to face?
I'll ask Him to lift your spirit, as I tell Him of your love, So then pray for one another, as you lift your eyes above.
So please let your hearts be joyful, and let your spirits sing, For I am spending Christmas in heaven, and I'm walking with the King!
(Author Unknown)
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Sharing at it's best!
As I was publishing the reindeer food post a minute ago, I look at our littlest girls and see them sharing some water! Too cute!!!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Holiday Cheer
The last time I wrote, I mentioned being on our way to meet with our travel group from our trip for Hannah. What a wonderful time it was seeing everyone, most especially our beautiful girls one year later... We will forever have a special bond with these other families. We looking forward to many more reunions! xoxo
The countdown is definitely ON!!!!! We are all so excited for Christmas! The anticipation and preparation for this incredible time is absolutely magical. Although this time of year can be a little daunting in respect to all of the preps, it is such a wonderful honor to witness the excitement and magic of this season. I hope that as a family, we are fully prepared, and that we all have the true meaning of Christmas close in our minds and hearts.
The countdown is definitely ON!!!!! We are all so excited for Christmas! The anticipation and preparation for this incredible time is absolutely magical. Although this time of year can be a little daunting in respect to all of the preps, it is such a wonderful honor to witness the excitement and magic of this season. I hope that as a family, we are fully prepared, and that we all have the true meaning of Christmas close in our minds and hearts.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Thursday, December 16, 2010
So......
I am doing the dishes and come in to see this sight! Even Lady is in on the action! Kev is snoring btw!!!!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Cannot wait!!!!
On our way to meet with our travel group (Hannah's) for lunch at our favorite Chinese buffet! We are so looking forward to seeing everyone one year later! Xo.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
A proud Mama Moment coming!
(Victoria is center, with clipboard)As mentioned, Victoria played the role of Louise in her school play, "Epic Proportions". This play was reviewed by critics who had this to say today in the city's paper!
"Louise Goldman, the love interest of both brothers and the film’s supervisor, was masterfully brought to life by Victoria B, who exhibited the complexity behind her character. On the surface, Louise was a put-together woman with her life in line, as shown through Bs precise enunciations and commanding voice. But in reality, she was unsure of herself and her true desires. Faced with the dilemma of choosing either Benny or Phil, B effectively displayed the emotional side of Louise and her inner instability."
O. Citizen
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
The last month or so...
Aside from my frazzled post yesterday regarding Hannah's Family Day, I have been really struggling to find the time for a proper update. So much has been going on here lately. It just seems like a frenzy of activity! Wonderful memories, but my days haven't left a lot of time to blog...
Here is a little catch up on some of the highlights of the last few weeks...
Mara-Grace celebrated her 5th birthday, and as promised, here are some pictures from her birthday party. She really wanted a Barbie theme this time around. Mara wore a Barbie princess dress, and I made her loot bags, invites, cake, crafts etc. to centre around a Barbie Princess. We decorated tiara's and Barbie bookmarks for our crafts, and Mara's birthday cake was a Barbie cake which I made. It was a lot of fun, and thankfully, quite simple to make. After lunch, Mara and her cousins decorated their own sundaes. Of course Mara-Grace was so excited for her special day. It never ceases to amaze me to see how she is growing and blooming! At 5 she is still the spicy little noodle she was at 15 months. She is sensitive and loving and has a very big heart. She is a busy bee and hardly stops from morning till night. She loves Dinosaurs and crafts and she ADORES pretending to be a cat! I even had to pull her from Winnie's scratching post! She has a wonderful imagination, and happily puts it into play! How we all adore our Mara-Grace.
As I have posted, we were able to pile our wood, and a few days after that effort, it fell. Not sure what went wrong! Yikes! 6 cords of wood to be stacked again. Since we were to have freezing rain, Kev worked at in in the cold last night. And was able to pile it all again. How frustrating, and cold for my poor Kevie!
A month has come and gone since the loss of my beloved Gran. Although we are adjusting, we still miss her dearly. I think of her daily and often think I must tell her something etc... She was so special to all of us. I talk to her often, and the other day I made some of her yummy squares. They were not turning out and I said, "Come on Gran, please help me out on this one... Did you leave an ingredient out of this or what?!" As I was shooting off my mouth I swear she told me add more peanut butter, so I did and they were suddenly scrumptious! hehe It is the little things I miss about my Gran. Making her laugh and teasing her about her love life (ok, my match making ways would always suggest 'someone') to her and she would get such a kick out of this. hehe She was so innocent and sweet and such a terrific person to laugh with and as I say, tease!!!
I have to say, I don't often blog about my darling Victoria. She is almost 16 and a lot of her 'life' is definitely off limits to blog land! But, I just cannot hold back! I must say she has settled in to her new High School with such grace and ease. She is an incredible girl and has gotten involved in so much that makes me so proud. This year she will be participating in an exchange where someone her age will come to stay with us, and she will go West for a week to do some work in their community (staying in cabins). What a terrific opportunity. She is doing really well in school and she is one social butterfly! We had parent/teacher interviews this week and I was very touched by the kind things they all had to say about our Victoria. She is indeed a special girl.
I have been bursting to share that Victoria auditioned for the lead role in the school production of, "Epic Proportions" and she got it! I was really impressed that they put such trust into a new girl at the school! She was incredible in the role of Louise Goldman. Funny thing is, I thought Kev was going to have a stroke watching the performances. She had some pretty intense kissing scenes. Yep, you read correctly. :)) Ok, now would be the blogging OFF LIMITS part! Enough Said then~! (These pics were taking from the play, but Louise is in character as an actress... I don't have pics of Victoria in plain dressed Louise yet on the computer!)
Apart from this excitement, we have been preparing our home for Christmas. I enjoy doing it around my birthday as it then allows us to feel less busy in December! I kind of cringe writing this, but I have dreamt (yes I am a dreamer!) of how it would be to have our three girls home to decorate our tree. I dreamt of soft music, laughter, peaceful tree trimming, with mugs of hot chocolate and many hugs.... Well, I have to say, reality was a bit different this year. Instead, I had Mara-Grace who seemed VERY tired that day, and at the same time she was hurrying everything! That is typical, but the cranky pants wasn't! Tori was busy most of the day, so the tree trimming was later than it should have been, and well... Hannah took, "Christmas Balls" literally and threw with glee I might add, numerous 'balls'. Thankfully the non glass kind! All the while, Winnie who is precious beyond imagination, was enjoying EVERYTHING fully! OOOOH how kind of us to bring a tree indoors for her! She was so excited, as a kitten should be really. But, let's just say the reality was a bit different from the dream!!! I am not forgetting for a second how it felt last year to decorate our tree without our Hannah home.... We really are so very blessed.
I will do my best to update again soon. Much love from our home to yours... xoxo
P.S. Did I mention that my brother and his wife bought a new home just 5 minutes from ours? I am so happy to have my nieces even closer!!!! That is something that is an incredible result of our move... We are able to have our nieces and nephews over so much easier now. Today we had Kev's sister and her sweeties and our other little nephew over for the day. It was so wonderful! We rolled, baked and painted Christmas ornaments! And Hannah made her first, and didn't throw them, I might add!!!! xoxoxox
Here is a little catch up on some of the highlights of the last few weeks...
Mara-Grace celebrated her 5th birthday, and as promised, here are some pictures from her birthday party. She really wanted a Barbie theme this time around. Mara wore a Barbie princess dress, and I made her loot bags, invites, cake, crafts etc. to centre around a Barbie Princess. We decorated tiara's and Barbie bookmarks for our crafts, and Mara's birthday cake was a Barbie cake which I made. It was a lot of fun, and thankfully, quite simple to make. After lunch, Mara and her cousins decorated their own sundaes. Of course Mara-Grace was so excited for her special day. It never ceases to amaze me to see how she is growing and blooming! At 5 she is still the spicy little noodle she was at 15 months. She is sensitive and loving and has a very big heart. She is a busy bee and hardly stops from morning till night. She loves Dinosaurs and crafts and she ADORES pretending to be a cat! I even had to pull her from Winnie's scratching post! She has a wonderful imagination, and happily puts it into play! How we all adore our Mara-Grace.
As I have posted, we were able to pile our wood, and a few days after that effort, it fell. Not sure what went wrong! Yikes! 6 cords of wood to be stacked again. Since we were to have freezing rain, Kev worked at in in the cold last night. And was able to pile it all again. How frustrating, and cold for my poor Kevie!
A month has come and gone since the loss of my beloved Gran. Although we are adjusting, we still miss her dearly. I think of her daily and often think I must tell her something etc... She was so special to all of us. I talk to her often, and the other day I made some of her yummy squares. They were not turning out and I said, "Come on Gran, please help me out on this one... Did you leave an ingredient out of this or what?!" As I was shooting off my mouth I swear she told me add more peanut butter, so I did and they were suddenly scrumptious! hehe It is the little things I miss about my Gran. Making her laugh and teasing her about her love life (ok, my match making ways would always suggest 'someone') to her and she would get such a kick out of this. hehe She was so innocent and sweet and such a terrific person to laugh with and as I say, tease!!!
I have to say, I don't often blog about my darling Victoria. She is almost 16 and a lot of her 'life' is definitely off limits to blog land! But, I just cannot hold back! I must say she has settled in to her new High School with such grace and ease. She is an incredible girl and has gotten involved in so much that makes me so proud. This year she will be participating in an exchange where someone her age will come to stay with us, and she will go West for a week to do some work in their community (staying in cabins). What a terrific opportunity. She is doing really well in school and she is one social butterfly! We had parent/teacher interviews this week and I was very touched by the kind things they all had to say about our Victoria. She is indeed a special girl.
I have been bursting to share that Victoria auditioned for the lead role in the school production of, "Epic Proportions" and she got it! I was really impressed that they put such trust into a new girl at the school! She was incredible in the role of Louise Goldman. Funny thing is, I thought Kev was going to have a stroke watching the performances. She had some pretty intense kissing scenes. Yep, you read correctly. :)) Ok, now would be the blogging OFF LIMITS part! Enough Said then~! (These pics were taking from the play, but Louise is in character as an actress... I don't have pics of Victoria in plain dressed Louise yet on the computer!)
Apart from this excitement, we have been preparing our home for Christmas. I enjoy doing it around my birthday as it then allows us to feel less busy in December! I kind of cringe writing this, but I have dreamt (yes I am a dreamer!) of how it would be to have our three girls home to decorate our tree. I dreamt of soft music, laughter, peaceful tree trimming, with mugs of hot chocolate and many hugs.... Well, I have to say, reality was a bit different this year. Instead, I had Mara-Grace who seemed VERY tired that day, and at the same time she was hurrying everything! That is typical, but the cranky pants wasn't! Tori was busy most of the day, so the tree trimming was later than it should have been, and well... Hannah took, "Christmas Balls" literally and threw with glee I might add, numerous 'balls'. Thankfully the non glass kind! All the while, Winnie who is precious beyond imagination, was enjoying EVERYTHING fully! OOOOH how kind of us to bring a tree indoors for her! She was so excited, as a kitten should be really. But, let's just say the reality was a bit different from the dream!!! I am not forgetting for a second how it felt last year to decorate our tree without our Hannah home.... We really are so very blessed.
I will do my best to update again soon. Much love from our home to yours... xoxo
P.S. Did I mention that my brother and his wife bought a new home just 5 minutes from ours? I am so happy to have my nieces even closer!!!! That is something that is an incredible result of our move... We are able to have our nieces and nephews over so much easier now. Today we had Kev's sister and her sweeties and our other little nephew over for the day. It was so wonderful! We rolled, baked and painted Christmas ornaments! And Hannah made her first, and didn't throw them, I might add!!!! xoxoxox
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