tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48920682941945773732024-03-05T19:39:51.751-06:00Chronicled MomentsThe good, the bad and the ugly. We've got it all each and every day. At the end of the day I only hope the good prevailed!Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-92013219807213829612017-07-04T01:00:00.003-05:002017-07-04T23:51:24.063-05:00Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-56721464027520771242009-10-04T13:31:00.003-05:002009-10-04T14:41:48.991-05:00PhotoShootIt was quite the challenge to take these three out as mother and photographer but they did a great job cooperating and I managed to get some pics!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlWpaBKEFc5jv2Pufw5CRgAR-90t4WW6n5J6hWvBfITiWReSF4Z27ns-j0l6mjopl1fyMuarjKT_2O_3B_OMmD95dkYTqSBnAxVEjjSmE8827QQWVCCs570zJ2Z9V2PWylFt4j1fMEU09/s1600-h/IMG_2844-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlWpaBKEFc5jv2Pufw5CRgAR-90t4WW6n5J6hWvBfITiWReSF4Z27ns-j0l6mjopl1fyMuarjKT_2O_3B_OMmD95dkYTqSBnAxVEjjSmE8827QQWVCCs570zJ2Z9V2PWylFt4j1fMEU09/s320/IMG_2844-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388832039254718322" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdiv1-eB9IrYKsS-hWVik4u_Zi4QDcJ4eaJu-AHfPEVIJaJv_wwy1qKHMaJgHOemy3wRdsHsNU98ZnfNShMkHXidkot7sBlrhGdL5uVZ57kix_38cNUZnbV2wcCe2WHOmxPv_uG9fy_Ny/s1600-h/IMG_2856-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUdiv1-eB9IrYKsS-hWVik4u_Zi4QDcJ4eaJu-AHfPEVIJaJv_wwy1qKHMaJgHOemy3wRdsHsNU98ZnfNShMkHXidkot7sBlrhGdL5uVZ57kix_38cNUZnbV2wcCe2WHOmxPv_uG9fy_Ny/s320/IMG_2856-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388832047929630914" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYncCdLEJRUCczfliCIg9PLSOU6rxG7T0mxt5a-m-PzsXjP14Hb-cvjtZXPRWSNBrgXdbaYDJWy1opmZKAAQIm371vrBp4Jt46gKJadS4y_jMeNlITzfeIgchja-IRgMt1t39QBrdmJjrn/s1600-h/IMG_2906-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYncCdLEJRUCczfliCIg9PLSOU6rxG7T0mxt5a-m-PzsXjP14Hb-cvjtZXPRWSNBrgXdbaYDJWy1opmZKAAQIm371vrBp4Jt46gKJadS4y_jMeNlITzfeIgchja-IRgMt1t39QBrdmJjrn/s320/IMG_2906-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388832057013509122" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuK90o9nzJKYj6RJF8BUo6sjceHzywJfvjWbPFk9feukyi-wmvKEtuONqJplaU3laR8dpZk2cZMhUxyYHup6YJwtBHN4n0Ms0AmeDUcdX1v-LZsZhNmEYkNn95dHyayfaSIayovNG7PDW/s1600-h/IMG_3080-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvuK90o9nzJKYj6RJF8BUo6sjceHzywJfvjWbPFk9feukyi-wmvKEtuONqJplaU3laR8dpZk2cZMhUxyYHup6YJwtBHN4n0Ms0AmeDUcdX1v-LZsZhNmEYkNn95dHyayfaSIayovNG7PDW/s320/IMG_3080-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388832181448037522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0AVyxswDRf80dzZyGuSprzFCEnAQvDA7qEPRuhRZGbaXnr0sD-MiS5LAcxddPfYksatWxfE2KENEYh3GcyIYNdR5bhVqkK090fPVsN31N6Cg-eAbB1u73nH5q5UKUBmxIfjtjOooyHSHS/s1600-h/IMG_2994-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0AVyxswDRf80dzZyGuSprzFCEnAQvDA7qEPRuhRZGbaXnr0sD-MiS5LAcxddPfYksatWxfE2KENEYh3GcyIYNdR5bhVqkK090fPVsN31N6Cg-eAbB1u73nH5q5UKUBmxIfjtjOooyHSHS/s320/IMG_2994-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388832065407173186" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyi9tB3ShYw0JMNskZXfabW5jnv5gU-uct0IRwYiSlmFqwaYWocxFlU1cEU-Y1RhyphenhypheniTHrI4pfynizJmU7yR43EA9VlGt-rXAQVpt0Y_vZSEKAvuXlNL12ETNTSOtB-JqRa1sR-bI8xfOkD/s1600-h/IMG_2900-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyi9tB3ShYw0JMNskZXfabW5jnv5gU-uct0IRwYiSlmFqwaYWocxFlU1cEU-Y1RhyphenhypheniTHrI4pfynizJmU7yR43EA9VlGt-rXAQVpt0Y_vZSEKAvuXlNL12ETNTSOtB-JqRa1sR-bI8xfOkD/s320/IMG_2900-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388832054401491826" border="0" /></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-23818138347189259342009-09-23T13:29:00.009-05:002009-09-23T14:20:18.583-05:00Catching Up...I had a fantastic trip to Vancouver last week. A great opportunity to catch up with old friends and family. I love this city.<br /><br />Thanks Marni & Bev for making such a huge effort to make this happen. I can not believe it has been 15 years. I was made aware of how fortunate I am to have crossed paths with so many interesting, fun and caring people. You two rock! I can not wait to see you again and hopefully this time it will not be another 15 years!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwS5nOM3C4g66a1JsKK_s9GOLxcs5NxoVASzGKMNn_11PbvMQqoGhQjHfhfx9_mxL6rzWj8FJexe85mzgIRj9zSJON8fElrrupbTTOAwGE3LntpDJ8u0ol6kmd4qvffo7zQ16OnU0TzA7/s1600-h/IMG_0573.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixwS5nOM3C4g66a1JsKK_s9GOLxcs5NxoVASzGKMNn_11PbvMQqoGhQjHfhfx9_mxL6rzWj8FJexe85mzgIRj9zSJON8fElrrupbTTOAwGE3LntpDJ8u0ol6kmd4qvffo7zQ16OnU0TzA7/s320/IMG_0573.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384735356092879666" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D-yoFMT4b-ea4II3sFU5V0hGFO_ID49e1Yz_TNzr0OvNhxit_93WppGg2JK7cUZhuFTaSI_iZ_m6VMHRgvqlvBn09gu6XdDhLFLYHKzzIa_9Jx8-jVKm8IUV_GF3nByKBEczBWNdaqq8/s1600-h/IMG_0601.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-D-yoFMT4b-ea4II3sFU5V0hGFO_ID49e1Yz_TNzr0OvNhxit_93WppGg2JK7cUZhuFTaSI_iZ_m6VMHRgvqlvBn09gu6XdDhLFLYHKzzIa_9Jx8-jVKm8IUV_GF3nByKBEczBWNdaqq8/s320/IMG_0601.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384735363510127650" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNAL-jVy56VqjpIXdz-m1R_MWqYGaFX00-YECfRsiOxaSkgU7frWVmfOmpM8jj0DGUjqkmyUivaWti0hPsr9LvLTh4B6IJaiZvV8CE1qey_mCUZZFsYXZIaFJ2tmlFbb-JyIg5yJVfL4w/s1600-h/IMG_0603.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNAL-jVy56VqjpIXdz-m1R_MWqYGaFX00-YECfRsiOxaSkgU7frWVmfOmpM8jj0DGUjqkmyUivaWti0hPsr9LvLTh4B6IJaiZvV8CE1qey_mCUZZFsYXZIaFJ2tmlFbb-JyIg5yJVfL4w/s320/IMG_0603.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384735369714890722" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My hosts were absolutely amazing. I have NEVER eaten as I did on this vacation. Fine dining was where it was at. This school friend and I have ALWAYS picked up from where we last left off. So thankful for this unique and sincere relationship. There is never a moment of silence and in the rare case there is we are typically thinking about the same thing. I swear she can read my mind. She has made such an effort to know me ... and for that I am thankful. I love you E!!!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTXjQzg6avHZZSDgvtIJRT8Wb6R5EHIAKkT6_geOJnssTxHgPFtaQbZIPVAZzxs7P8-sh7pYBm2eY420zWiVnZbzaZMueuWXBJlBIF7_GVCywDjPToYAtzur_LzWbtJIiY9E-tqpSTYwL6/s1600-h/IMG_0605.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTXjQzg6avHZZSDgvtIJRT8Wb6R5EHIAKkT6_geOJnssTxHgPFtaQbZIPVAZzxs7P8-sh7pYBm2eY420zWiVnZbzaZMueuWXBJlBIF7_GVCywDjPToYAtzur_LzWbtJIiY9E-tqpSTYwL6/s320/IMG_0605.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384735376758047330" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTSuZO8Fblv-XtNH9MxOsLg0dldwkYjClNWlHb7uuEYB5EfwJlcQhMV3_2c7tUTKSZFaziBeatRWXG8CYuIDt_iVn8Aaz-KRz6KYM09TBGvedK-hnV6XRJDXhcGd01gS4WUH_YbdDW2hH/s1600-h/IMG_0640.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTSuZO8Fblv-XtNH9MxOsLg0dldwkYjClNWlHb7uuEYB5EfwJlcQhMV3_2c7tUTKSZFaziBeatRWXG8CYuIDt_iVn8Aaz-KRz6KYM09TBGvedK-hnV6XRJDXhcGd01gS4WUH_YbdDW2hH/s320/IMG_0640.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384735379521279682" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygz8ivZuYDKCwSgoKBekXDfD2G8H6WJJr97GcCym00uC9Qkh0R3LEP5f9J3K6zLwuaNfZN14M4U3N5ptvjry9UkgR3IPaOPRWnx_VNNPohHidvDIfOsBIPvmfnC8A_BStlwbd3GSrREsr/s1600-h/IMG_0651.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhygz8ivZuYDKCwSgoKBekXDfD2G8H6WJJr97GcCym00uC9Qkh0R3LEP5f9J3K6zLwuaNfZN14M4U3N5ptvjry9UkgR3IPaOPRWnx_VNNPohHidvDIfOsBIPvmfnC8A_BStlwbd3GSrREsr/s320/IMG_0651.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384737395755688802" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTM06prmcEjF73q1oZfVvbUPeMxktnFHRb0CelRddoaQliihG9w_5hQg6ZJuTjma8ajAMD3iSr4eyMMzKqeOrhZ7vmAjR-PkdToTWmdNF8U4kYhiD_C8sPPOkjjZKBgt0ABEgKuKYGZmq/s1600-h/IMG_0700.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXTM06prmcEjF73q1oZfVvbUPeMxktnFHRb0CelRddoaQliihG9w_5hQg6ZJuTjma8ajAMD3iSr4eyMMzKqeOrhZ7vmAjR-PkdToTWmdNF8U4kYhiD_C8sPPOkjjZKBgt0ABEgKuKYGZmq/s320/IMG_0700.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384737406141441282" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyI-AE65JpaCkXRCFA4pxygp363Wt0kK6DuYhx3rQ9YYSt2epDUrSIfsZxKhfeWKlRm7AnVzDOtYuGV5p8YgcIw0MGAbG0H8AGaQTRWA4MN2JPQU4eW7XoOEwYg_KVfJN5UHCXBoh0JY7F/s1600-h/IMG_0708.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyI-AE65JpaCkXRCFA4pxygp363Wt0kK6DuYhx3rQ9YYSt2epDUrSIfsZxKhfeWKlRm7AnVzDOtYuGV5p8YgcIw0MGAbG0H8AGaQTRWA4MN2JPQU4eW7XoOEwYg_KVfJN5UHCXBoh0JY7F/s320/IMG_0708.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384744188801340114" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It had been 4 years since I last saw my grandparents. These two people have been such a huge influence in my life. My grandmother does not have a harmful bone in her body. She has ALWAYS taught me to accept what life brings you. To grab hold of each day and make it as good as you can. She loves poetry and has written many poems in her lifetime. She is the queen of inspirational quotes and poems. One I will never forget which I remember seeing in her house for a VERY long time is:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyy4RwRsRVFenpLPrWLNDCRnPQhjNXdeeoKnnfSwABo2tuEUDbIIk1_88fa0F2wvEhy6EqykjcqnurEeVYF2o0scA6VzSNbtlckDdirw39yACEMedzOkH_rrhgeSeDZy-mGtc2MKsy7VpM/s1600-h/IMG_0797.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyy4RwRsRVFenpLPrWLNDCRnPQhjNXdeeoKnnfSwABo2tuEUDbIIk1_88fa0F2wvEhy6EqykjcqnurEeVYF2o0scA6VzSNbtlckDdirw39yACEMedzOkH_rrhgeSeDZy-mGtc2MKsy7VpM/s320/IMG_0797.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384737421641509810" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It now sits in her room in the care home where she lives daily with a smile on her face. She is no longer the woman I remember. She has been fighting dementia for many years and although it has created a mask, she continues to show us and the staff just how loving she is. This woman had fun no matter what she was doing. I remember having bubble fights with her while we would wash the dishes, seeing her with bubbles hanging from her chin! I remember how much she loved to dance the chicken dance. I remember the stories she told us from her childhood. I remember how she always had a smile, a hug and kind words for me. It is truly amazing to think they have known one another for 79 years, married for 70. My grandfather's love for her is evident in the way he looks at her and how he insists to faithfully see her each and every day. My heart melted when he said "I have been a lucky man ... to be married to her ... I could not have been blessed with a better wife, and mother for my children."<br /><br />Thank you grandma and grandpa for being amazing grandparents. My grandfather continues to support me to this day. He calls me to check on me. We have spent up to 45 minutes chatting and laughing together on the phone. He makes tapes of himself singing, and telling stories of his childhood for my kids. This is one cool man! A person I will always cherish. I love you grandma & grandpa!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsEr4rTXr0uDTvPFGSNH6S9HnD2EJbbw7gkMftWVChZShv1R58LanhWiBGAsTcCceQWHWf6xdnbXsFay3mb1Jau3_RJj2zI70wM6iq6m1DhLTAIFd3s8ObULOm1wg1OTKfj2bjkE_-g5x/s1600-h/IMG_0789-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsEr4rTXr0uDTvPFGSNH6S9HnD2EJbbw7gkMftWVChZShv1R58LanhWiBGAsTcCceQWHWf6xdnbXsFay3mb1Jau3_RJj2zI70wM6iq6m1DhLTAIFd3s8ObULOm1wg1OTKfj2bjkE_-g5x/s320/IMG_0789-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384744179967254658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEenR-onfPSDRUPAmjdrXP3VJKWu3V3_jT2lWmnAubh1RyYfMmZBdMUqOfXwc3gDavakjJ6_iqpFeMRyX0AElY7TV68FBrVc0QtcVmg2SQnJnEWY-kaWhBwTLZ1w4BebLJYW2vvmc9zZCM/s1600-h/IMG_0803-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEenR-onfPSDRUPAmjdrXP3VJKWu3V3_jT2lWmnAubh1RyYfMmZBdMUqOfXwc3gDavakjJ6_iqpFeMRyX0AElY7TV68FBrVc0QtcVmg2SQnJnEWY-kaWhBwTLZ1w4BebLJYW2vvmc9zZCM/s320/IMG_0803-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384739229746931042" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49VxYWBxBls1dO8o_G48Xnqd3FIGfBeZsOvvxaOJvUKhDgJdpyUEXGltIxJ_1Hk-df9nJlL8swMbyjxwSnvA6dgcsOZDvZfs2gD_l-RADBHFLZqnrCnDJMbwmHii4qd_otEGx0qMfmo1Y/s1600-h/IMG_0800.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh49VxYWBxBls1dO8o_G48Xnqd3FIGfBeZsOvvxaOJvUKhDgJdpyUEXGltIxJ_1Hk-df9nJlL8swMbyjxwSnvA6dgcsOZDvZfs2gD_l-RADBHFLZqnrCnDJMbwmHii4qd_otEGx0qMfmo1Y/s320/IMG_0800.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384739219763761618" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcTMTf7wRCmx2TXpW1Et9p-NsVBnx2VFk85zfhhaFPqc9hMQMDJ5BO5WQvv-jrsbyw8M_vlZH-AX_wr-AFNVXGVcAz8-pJ9v23k2zWfjX3PAYwItEe21U_I8WFHuwz6i_G9ObYtwrCeL1K/s1600-h/IMG_0896-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcTMTf7wRCmx2TXpW1Et9p-NsVBnx2VFk85zfhhaFPqc9hMQMDJ5BO5WQvv-jrsbyw8M_vlZH-AX_wr-AFNVXGVcAz8-pJ9v23k2zWfjX3PAYwItEe21U_I8WFHuwz6i_G9ObYtwrCeL1K/s320/IMG_0896-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384738359560829522" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbq1w5Fl99DzxLxujQFaJ81yPeU8WWoWAyOahE8LKe2MdXNfG_rMpETisjfmGgtkZ9lFutTy6CeaPFYhM4oLx7IGjQ2jpLxfkXlVVPvz0NZp8DHaFrqM2U4ZF4JU-fBxlQY7NSH0_q-coI/s1600-h/IMG_0750-2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbq1w5Fl99DzxLxujQFaJ81yPeU8WWoWAyOahE8LKe2MdXNfG_rMpETisjfmGgtkZ9lFutTy6CeaPFYhM4oLx7IGjQ2jpLxfkXlVVPvz0NZp8DHaFrqM2U4ZF4JU-fBxlQY7NSH0_q-coI/s320/IMG_0750-2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384737412109210530" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Goodbye Vancouver! Until the next time! :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZUItb9OnuW38KB6PnwS54OWUoqxL6SSjJ0L5p9qigEeSpONyOlx-IcEe_WUFZIbr8bRCjHaG6HcOwh5AvGS1Xq9zANFMADmCXp6VG-807KDSZDbouSo8NMNcv5JU0nt47yYmAkROZ0ed/s1600-h/IMG_0858.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbZUItb9OnuW38KB6PnwS54OWUoqxL6SSjJ0L5p9qigEeSpONyOlx-IcEe_WUFZIbr8bRCjHaG6HcOwh5AvGS1Xq9zANFMADmCXp6VG-807KDSZDbouSo8NMNcv5JU0nt47yYmAkROZ0ed/s320/IMG_0858.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384738358272740786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_g5_33Xumx72Y0fkfTVicZx6AfwSNd-9qxuHC11dgh6t3GlOdYaryU3viDG79PucPUvqLQD_ZOB_O5_Lm7_6wWensmPck6dIgqtN1Kfd_4sBRfMO7Dye3UX0rUlwydw6Ns8y-WTCVY5W/s1600-h/IMG_0889.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT_g5_33Xumx72Y0fkfTVicZx6AfwSNd-9qxuHC11dgh6t3GlOdYaryU3viDG79PucPUvqLQD_ZOB_O5_Lm7_6wWensmPck6dIgqtN1Kfd_4sBRfMO7Dye3UX0rUlwydw6Ns8y-WTCVY5W/s320/IMG_0889.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384738363381175602" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr03zim-4a8QKeQ3oyyGG63TdOjOjdCpR_Ft_krcl1iFu4fhohr3XaVzKS5iIYC5gBg95Ex0taAQx0374eL2EPb3SraI8qAUs6AcsP9Rd97ErgViy8-xoFQr7Fdw4KS55n6wpCPGvn6Dn4/s1600-h/IMG_0943.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr03zim-4a8QKeQ3oyyGG63TdOjOjdCpR_Ft_krcl1iFu4fhohr3XaVzKS5iIYC5gBg95Ex0taAQx0374eL2EPb3SraI8qAUs6AcsP9Rd97ErgViy8-xoFQr7Fdw4KS55n6wpCPGvn6Dn4/s320/IMG_0943.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384738375114169538" border="0" /></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-2613500767422883182009-07-19T22:13:00.005-05:002016-05-08T09:24:13.300-05:00Sleepover!The kids had a BLAST at their "camping" sleepover last night. The best part of all was hanging out with a really cool woman! I love this woman, we have been through so much together. I am incredibly fortunate to have her in my life. Thanks for the "vacation" Tara! I kept commenting on how it felt as though we were on vacation. She really took care of us. :)<br />
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And yes! It was a VERY early bedtime tonight.<br />
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I cannot believe he will be finished grade one tomorrow. There has been so much change this year and he has managed unbelievably well. I have seen so much progress with his motivation to build friendships. I have heard from other adults about conversations he has with them. He is becoming more comfortable at school and seems to be enjoying it.<br />
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Tomorrow will be a tough day for this little guy. He has difficulty moving on to new stages because it makes him sad to leave the old behind. He will miss his grade one teacher and his principal who is moving on to other opportunities. A huge thank you to the fantastic staff who have had such a positive impact on his school experience.<br />
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I love you little man! Congratulations on a successful year in grade one. I am proud of who you are!Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-66810681754513095622009-01-04T23:44:00.006-06:002009-01-05T00:02:32.396-06:00TWO!It's her big day tomorrow! We celebrated one day early. She certainly knew something exciting was happening but did not quite grasp the concept. She did sing Happy birthday to herself and ran around the house in anticipation. She was very excited to see her cake and all of the excitement in the house got her pretty hyper. It was very evident that she was trying to figure it all out... it was obvious to everyone how much she loved the attention and all the fun!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4VQSVKD8OoTddfB9xs2k4e8GA4t3Vk7p7flGyvPyhfRqJgamjWNIuuTsrqKzJhxbIh-9oxAl4P7l5Z3lY_BN4NyA07cPHjvioqKs-JdpstCWTluBKeqgNM2ZreLevln59W53IvZiz0N5/s1600-h/delight.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo4VQSVKD8OoTddfB9xs2k4e8GA4t3Vk7p7flGyvPyhfRqJgamjWNIuuTsrqKzJhxbIh-9oxAl4P7l5Z3lY_BN4NyA07cPHjvioqKs-JdpstCWTluBKeqgNM2ZreLevln59W53IvZiz0N5/s320/delight.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287683308840500066" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFd5SMfFGImZ_wTyWT1Y7QsjLZ1AjfWMZja0R_TLf1afgFf4P6nEyNzRebcwGUKqLZTNE7AQ3HMX5pRU3mZWAFE2O42lV7xpKEcpMKabUHM_J8UIFX6UXO5ttuNtn1sBh0sm9nbaD4YR14/s1600-h/teeth.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFd5SMfFGImZ_wTyWT1Y7QsjLZ1AjfWMZja0R_TLf1afgFf4P6nEyNzRebcwGUKqLZTNE7AQ3HMX5pRU3mZWAFE2O42lV7xpKEcpMKabUHM_J8UIFX6UXO5ttuNtn1sBh0sm9nbaD4YR14/s320/teeth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287683529556780018" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BQGc8SjSt07Gu-__aRSNAOl-WStOBeVFWMQaLfqL-KcUonnhpOTF2wpAX-9tnFmLthCFyGoMjRBfegaydqq_f4S4K1dmOygrJN5rn_h87PkWqN28r0xzSVQoTHeNgD1Omnjs2usr6ct8/s1600-h/yum.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7BQGc8SjSt07Gu-__aRSNAOl-WStOBeVFWMQaLfqL-KcUonnhpOTF2wpAX-9tnFmLthCFyGoMjRBfegaydqq_f4S4K1dmOygrJN5rn_h87PkWqN28r0xzSVQoTHeNgD1Omnjs2usr6ct8/s320/yum.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287683536363968898" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kp09cGlr0roOdVSpMB79nlmbvYTsxc7izwp9PWaep3dDeROBV7jjqp11w04rXb271WScG1EfC6nCLBvvkmEaGN0R4jYVlh9E0zu29SesmeXoFRcv-koqQWt6JkWUkmY1vuwWo6XVVpq8/s1600-h/cake.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 255px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-kp09cGlr0roOdVSpMB79nlmbvYTsxc7izwp9PWaep3dDeROBV7jjqp11w04rXb271WScG1EfC6nCLBvvkmEaGN0R4jYVlh9E0zu29SesmeXoFRcv-koqQWt6JkWUkmY1vuwWo6XVVpq8/s320/cake.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287683303646295458" border="0" /></a><br />I was VERY impressed by your Dad's Makka Pakka cake. Way to go DAD!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3E1I5AcE6aBb-Rd-D0XouBjUKzW249vO0pabTDhs-owlkDwhtobkdlLvUZkZlp9VeZp5yJb5CGr155wuTNMocuX-LMswNgVVjK5Kqdp8V0uMrlDH_pyJUK4X0uujv1E70U5WDiZ5NXxG9/s1600-h/2_2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 219px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3E1I5AcE6aBb-Rd-D0XouBjUKzW249vO0pabTDhs-owlkDwhtobkdlLvUZkZlp9VeZp5yJb5CGr155wuTNMocuX-LMswNgVVjK5Kqdp8V0uMrlDH_pyJUK4X0uujv1E70U5WDiZ5NXxG9/s320/2_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287683301345279090" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iW2933qNzdbpfPQhdFfKktbV-2cQwbSgx8_1JjoVuQqS2KhbHsP9_1lWS-Xl2uL7bLsua8u96gpQk7iqpixrJl7AOqiAuSy-zqs9KLrcQ741J1MN5JZUDccMn6_fkNlHbBGsc3636g84/s1600-h/2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iW2933qNzdbpfPQhdFfKktbV-2cQwbSgx8_1JjoVuQqS2KhbHsP9_1lWS-Xl2uL7bLsua8u96gpQk7iqpixrJl7AOqiAuSy-zqs9KLrcQ741J1MN5JZUDccMn6_fkNlHbBGsc3636g84/s320/2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287683286968739250" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWNRMbu4IjOoEWpX6Bzmlz8YqF4Ry4F0vnSKNVNOzf7Y5t41oTWuuZchNtFuv9ibvh6sAuBbBBqdGj7W0ACIYb0NiN8xYDJGNS7UQ08sqzCnQTnPmjVhgW8q54pxBJV6Ti4-PlpRCyziM/s1600-h/2_1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfWNRMbu4IjOoEWpX6Bzmlz8YqF4Ry4F0vnSKNVNOzf7Y5t41oTWuuZchNtFuv9ibvh6sAuBbBBqdGj7W0ACIYb0NiN8xYDJGNS7UQ08sqzCnQTnPmjVhgW8q54pxBJV6Ti4-PlpRCyziM/s320/2_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287683297968180914" border="0" /></a><br />I can not believe two years have passed! Her birthday always sneaks up on us with the Christmas prep and festivities. It was only in the past few days that I really realized how much she has grown up. Her pronunciations are a little delayed, apparently that happens when you are lower in the birth order, but she is trying most every word which I am typically able to decipher. She watches her brother and sister intently and tries to do most everything they are doing. In fact most of the younger toys are being set aside for playmobil and pixos! :) She loves to cuddle and hug. She loves to read, and colour. It looks like she may be a lefty! She is abosultely adorable. I have looked upon her with awe over the last few days thinking of just how fortunate I am. Happy Birthday little R!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGdadzzwxJwB0ZoCj4NmpCPztHJTRnoFCU4cO28QP1C1SlPfHc8W0exSpr2P_hPmCtB7tHSVuHeBdN3n5Eg9zqHCNDRg5O2sY4zdVJZv8TtoouhyphenhyphenyA5_G5ielmiPqSWP3RCtXz77cb0hd/s1600-h/Love.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxGdadzzwxJwB0ZoCj4NmpCPztHJTRnoFCU4cO28QP1C1SlPfHc8W0exSpr2P_hPmCtB7tHSVuHeBdN3n5Eg9zqHCNDRg5O2sY4zdVJZv8TtoouhyphenhyphenyA5_G5ielmiPqSWP3RCtXz77cb0hd/s320/Love.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287683510663896018" border="0" /></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-26727615122444533402008-12-01T21:45:00.005-06:002016-05-07T08:42:55.672-05:00It's December!A month has passed since I last blogged. November was a busy month for our photography business. I managed to squeeze out a card design for myself last night...so I may actually have my own cards to send out this year. :)<br />
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I have certainly seen the impact of this busyness on the kids. I have not had the time they have needed lately. I am happy to be slowing down and be more"present."<br />
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I have decided to do another photo a day album for December and am looking forward to documenting our December/Christmas traditions. The kids are getting so excited for Christmas which certainly motivates me to do the baking, shopping, and preparing. Day number one starts Nov 29th with our shopping day and their day with Grandma and Grandpa. Here is a shot from day two of what will be my album ;)<br />
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It is the annual Christmas tree shot after finishing the decorating. As always it was tough to get them all standing still (or in this case sitting) and cooperating. But we managed to get this one even though they don't look too pleased.<br />
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I will do my best to post some of my mini album creations. But with my busy life I won't be surprised if it doesn't happen before next Christmas. It is on my radar...trying to stick with it..if there were only more hours in the day.Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-69766072043358483462008-11-01T00:00:00.003-05:002008-11-01T00:08:50.160-05:00I'm done!I actually finished my August mini album on time! It was a push at the end...worked on it in between trick or treaters tonight! I think I will do another for December! This time I plan to create my album first and just add the pictures as I go. It would be so much easier if I had a photo printer at home!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWqiQPhWv7xBAfK97OyOlko_jR4SiHVu-hkMV81fjbpZW9rAm3iT7ooZXlARNWBktTudNzOS8DGuIJgrqgPQ6eglxP8FX_8lQpy123QfDuQvYlOj0hnfFSqSVBBuQMJe4SexC1bIlqp1b/s1600-h/august1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 295px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPWqiQPhWv7xBAfK97OyOlko_jR4SiHVu-hkMV81fjbpZW9rAm3iT7ooZXlARNWBktTudNzOS8DGuIJgrqgPQ6eglxP8FX_8lQpy123QfDuQvYlOj0hnfFSqSVBBuQMJe4SexC1bIlqp1b/s320/august1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263550925128530194" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAEkQDu69Hfbucth15VuIealXKd4LdfgQATaqLbiysjr3ykZYLgYx74ITzCHnYXg8GcV05C689nJVdF_s0e8XiECCyzFUD-aevvy8DkLDAwCaCiN0tX3LofRaF6VsrMzREHQp1lTyAv2PV/s1600-h/august2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 179px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAEkQDu69Hfbucth15VuIealXKd4LdfgQATaqLbiysjr3ykZYLgYx74ITzCHnYXg8GcV05C689nJVdF_s0e8XiECCyzFUD-aevvy8DkLDAwCaCiN0tX3LofRaF6VsrMzREHQp1lTyAv2PV/s320/august2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263550928643813282" border="0" /></a><br />P first took the kids out trick or treating and then I took my turn going out with the kids. They had a blast. R was introduced to candy and LOVED it! You can't see my striped tights in the pictures :(<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXdfBjnK8hJrg2ZV5nbEucd3py8UGZ4xYmT_4wSHNlHkiVF0Prt8ihvM-S-olXeziTV3__z6LPEtc3yy3PbiVdBJmg914vEOmdb7mQiOme8UFYWFfYWLDTBErYKq_oB-eQcrvm-Ns7Kv3/s1600-h/halloween2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXdfBjnK8hJrg2ZV5nbEucd3py8UGZ4xYmT_4wSHNlHkiVF0Prt8ihvM-S-olXeziTV3__z6LPEtc3yy3PbiVdBJmg914vEOmdb7mQiOme8UFYWFfYWLDTBErYKq_oB-eQcrvm-Ns7Kv3/s320/halloween2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263550942625630930" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOHMzh6T53-nna64kI3uvWanE2EZLirunFeLAkRGrbYVQmXAB6zJixoT_CuvprCYmrHJdv6q-SS6q6HD5lDFDx9OeSQ7YrLydLXxNhmHiF8xs82xXRmHD8GrtSMjraTEqxjd2m8ww8_7S/s1600-h/halloween.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixOHMzh6T53-nna64kI3uvWanE2EZLirunFeLAkRGrbYVQmXAB6zJixoT_CuvprCYmrHJdv6q-SS6q6HD5lDFDx9OeSQ7YrLydLXxNhmHiF8xs82xXRmHD8GrtSMjraTEqxjd2m8ww8_7S/s320/halloween.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263550936289590306" border="0" /></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-53838593462926369792008-10-28T15:11:00.003-05:002016-05-07T08:44:48.387-05:001st snowflakesI won't even call this a snowfall but there were a few flakes on the ground when the kids woke up on Sunday morning. They ran in to wake us up and asked if they could go out. Sure enough they bundled up and away they went! It was so fun watching how excited they were to see the snow and play in it! It brought back many fond childhood memories!<br />
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Giving couples hope as they attempt to build families! By reading about the program and following some links I came across <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqfGqOx2iDQ">this</a> . It hits so close to home and reminds me of how fortunate and blessed I am to have my children in my life. After trying for a couple of years and finally being successful after surgery, I know how painful it was with each failed attempt. I lost my grandmother only days before finding out I was <u>finaly</u> expecting and had never felt so scared in my life. Scared that something would go wrong. Squeeze your children a little tighter tonight. Tomorrow morning, when they come bounding into your room at unruly hours...look into their eyes and remember how fortunate you are to have them. Nothing has fulfilled me more than sharing my life with these little people! Raising children is not our right but rather a privilege!Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-27806365329692314312008-09-23T23:16:00.002-05:002008-09-23T23:23:05.281-05:00Lovin' ThisLittle T has taken over the older sibling role since her brother has been away at school! She has been SO loving and caring of her little sister. I love seeing this relationship develop. Any time R gets upset about something she looks to her sister for comfort in the form of a hug. The roles are also reversed if T is upset R searches her down and gives her a hug! So very Sweet!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdPs8idtmXQ1qCjQfa_ZLnOyQo6vHhyphenhyphenGfEu7SEeY2vGPtlPJXU1BXOSvDmiNMhtncMPkYMS340hK002UzZ9vd47mx50-uzK-ed3VX3y7Nam49dBXZz0KGdgHi38BMniAqNRixkaysYDMn/s1600-h/sis.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdPs8idtmXQ1qCjQfa_ZLnOyQo6vHhyphenhyphenGfEu7SEeY2vGPtlPJXU1BXOSvDmiNMhtncMPkYMS340hK002UzZ9vd47mx50-uzK-ed3VX3y7Nam49dBXZz0KGdgHi38BMniAqNRixkaysYDMn/s320/sis.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5249438619577088322" border="0" /></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-31018401621397069522008-09-13T16:13:00.003-05:002008-09-13T16:20:04.759-05:00Your TurnSince I frequently go out to do photo shoots of other children and families I thought it was time my kids had a turn in the studio. It is a bit of a challenge getting pictures of the 3 of them together and I almost got everyone looking this time ;) This is the first time I have brought them all in to do pictures together (actually T is the only one who has been in). Here are just a few from the afternoon.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhLo0UCrOiPhL2GF92RXOpT33FejQv7OO0_mUhG41lgnU1BcaoA4WZv-9PNscLIbQlKyG5BgJ45V6QNZxz2IvoAuWPDYaLYfG34S8tH1Hym1r54krQ3ft9h1p9eNXZkaFq5fZmtIn1X6Z/s1600-h/them.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkhLo0UCrOiPhL2GF92RXOpT33FejQv7OO0_mUhG41lgnU1BcaoA4WZv-9PNscLIbQlKyG5BgJ45V6QNZxz2IvoAuWPDYaLYfG34S8tH1Hym1r54krQ3ft9h1p9eNXZkaFq5fZmtIn1X6Z/s320/them.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245617756643586626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkz2blvfsb14p_G7JKCfIDKal4cU_6pLZ_u2aWgHCo_e2nbrjJE5WK-ygnKvT8HEpIBEopOgmCVDhyphenhyphenDl9hlNQOe9it2088Gi2hrK4bDJo4QZvOqGKDD_w9IV-bcqX3gjo4l0ce08XrZsP/s1600-h/5004c.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNkz2blvfsb14p_G7JKCfIDKal4cU_6pLZ_u2aWgHCo_e2nbrjJE5WK-ygnKvT8HEpIBEopOgmCVDhyphenhyphenDl9hlNQOe9it2088Gi2hrK4bDJo4QZvOqGKDD_w9IV-bcqX3gjo4l0ce08XrZsP/s320/5004c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245617750818719330" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrxaNMEWABDvkTtYFkzysZLtPTaiGc3l7lbRTICpW9dHnOxtm5x2NAf29Dr0AF0MGe1CaPdGLMBrLyEjDSnN_eyf-8KbBCL2zWdOsb1-8ibIsxUH4gr7PGQsJ_4EePX5rtMo0V2AZRYRc/s1600-h/4880age.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzrxaNMEWABDvkTtYFkzysZLtPTaiGc3l7lbRTICpW9dHnOxtm5x2NAf29Dr0AF0MGe1CaPdGLMBrLyEjDSnN_eyf-8KbBCL2zWdOsb1-8ibIsxUH4gr7PGQsJ_4EePX5rtMo0V2AZRYRc/s320/4880age.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245617748781192050" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxkRDHxkvCfQ1uevz5GwK5ctw7fBhNyhT7qc3cGfMGmTQwCiYFcy79qDKk6glLvJtJ5cilYyFiR8739wDHfXWNgHH1Va6kf5vNDLh3z_WJ3cMMLbT51IKSfFjCAljo2O9gq5blC8ToY0T/s1600-h/two.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDxkRDHxkvCfQ1uevz5GwK5ctw7fBhNyhT7qc3cGfMGmTQwCiYFcy79qDKk6glLvJtJ5cilYyFiR8739wDHfXWNgHH1Va6kf5vNDLh3z_WJ3cMMLbT51IKSfFjCAljo2O9gq5blC8ToY0T/s320/two.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245618681137789906" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtk3R9YPbZUoOQF7kD3TaX4z9DBJIAy3Cx9Nv0tNZldNwcy4ozcjF1DaQ-SMJX8e1BsddZ_850uTwTdb-05ymARD5365sC_y7Fd2zO4RpHrTAd2wEFZIeUQ-6GNAcx3Ge7laGwWHJB4-2s/s1600-h/4930c.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtk3R9YPbZUoOQF7kD3TaX4z9DBJIAy3Cx9Nv0tNZldNwcy4ozcjF1DaQ-SMJX8e1BsddZ_850uTwTdb-05ymARD5365sC_y7Fd2zO4RpHrTAd2wEFZIeUQ-6GNAcx3Ge7laGwWHJB4-2s/s320/4930c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245617751005217602" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfiF_WJraWLWoK6_XJ8jPfM1D8iZqaET1Kyz1cKU-bJ_AL3IhuwNe_0x9JBNpf9vhejHwpw2YReO36EhE2t8UjCr9vFQlPc4vWPj3etPpGfIOIvYxoyhTC6jh5Pfx9dLqPnr2GNEneEnnM/s1600-h/4912bw.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfiF_WJraWLWoK6_XJ8jPfM1D8iZqaET1Kyz1cKU-bJ_AL3IhuwNe_0x9JBNpf9vhejHwpw2YReO36EhE2t8UjCr9vFQlPc4vWPj3etPpGfIOIvYxoyhTC6jh5Pfx9dLqPnr2GNEneEnnM/s320/4912bw.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245617748006531522" border="0" /></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-5376609070165729392008-09-11T14:03:00.003-05:002016-05-07T08:53:55.001-05:00Isn't it too earlyto be struggling with empty nest? S is in grade 1 which means full time school. I am happy for him that he is enjoying it but already miss the preschool stage with him. And then there was T off to preschool today. She woke me up this morning completely dressed, hairband in and her bag packed. Of course she needed to take her box along which houses her new gem that her cousin found at Grandma and Grandpa's. She rarely leaves home without it.<br />
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It was really strange to have only one child at home albeit only one morning a week. It is great for some one on one time with little R who has grown up so much in the past few months. She is watching her brother and sister and wanting to do what they do. She figured out how to play a favorite pre-programmed song on the keyboard this morning. I don't even know which buttons to press to make it work ;) Life is passing by too quickly and I am being given a glimpse to the future. Slow down guys...this nest will be lonely without you!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GrvqUBbBx_3_1dJhdTQiBP4cwF6OZuyoATiKd1xFTeCWbjyW_1Zy9GX6zdYd0dtcVk4bRs0ofY-keWQg64K9mZkIS93h2PjmCExc0Cwny0lfzG_jz2kvmZa9u0UYAYOHvsq-sH_WYeh9/s1600-h/rpiano.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244843147838003906" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0GrvqUBbBx_3_1dJhdTQiBP4cwF6OZuyoATiKd1xFTeCWbjyW_1Zy9GX6zdYd0dtcVk4bRs0ofY-keWQg64K9mZkIS93h2PjmCExc0Cwny0lfzG_jz2kvmZa9u0UYAYOHvsq-sH_WYeh9/s320/rpiano.jpg" style="cursor: pointer;" /></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-28611710377439791492008-09-02T12:14:00.005-05:002016-05-07T08:59:25.917-05:00The Last Days of SummerHere are my pics for the final days of the August photo a day challenge. A huge thank you to Laurel for all of the great challenges.<br />
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Aug 29 - a great close up of little R. You can see her red swollen ear after just being bit by a wasp :(<br />
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Aug 30 -I took TONS of pictures this day...I shot a wedding. My forearm sure was sore when this day was done (my new lens is VERY heavy). We had a blast!<br />
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Aug 31 - 1 or 3 challenge. There are many pictures with 1's in them throughout the day. Go-Karts with 1 in the number, mini golf hole #1. We started off our day at K's birthday party and then headed to Wpg with my parents to Thunder Rapids and out for Chinese food for supper. S was so proud of himself for trying some new foods (he typically only eats chicken balls, fried rice and consome soup). What a fun day and great way to spend one of the last days of summer.Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-91209830621514291062008-08-29T13:29:00.004-05:002008-08-29T13:53:29.746-05:00Almost the last weekOnly a few days left of August and I am proud to say I haven't missed a day of pictures and I have already started on my August album (I have only completed 2 pages but I am pleased that I have at least started).<br /><br />Here are my pics for the week.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCergjZSMI2Wo3wSRNvGvcNy9Vvbyy87gmcipUiKaLhnskbnOJJemQ9E_UfxT4MBEZcHGJAi_rAWl-keeYhiztzjVNauWQf-GAfqcdWuwLv7OAkY8kac9C2iGwHaiotKeJG9uJsIAzE5I7/s1600-h/aug22_1Iwant-to-see-you.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCergjZSMI2Wo3wSRNvGvcNy9Vvbyy87gmcipUiKaLhnskbnOJJemQ9E_UfxT4MBEZcHGJAi_rAWl-keeYhiztzjVNauWQf-GAfqcdWuwLv7OAkY8kac9C2iGwHaiotKeJG9uJsIAzE5I7/s320/aug22_1Iwant-to-see-you.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240009522885554546" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIKnIqbcap8PhGZ9ETrfP2OR5cdxMKLuq9eHoN3YKMW5-zM-Q0RtrkSUaSf-unXuP1YA1CzQ_6IvM2C_FPdxzBi_B1hYkNLv_cn0tJxQu5v-MYTjZnmPnqYojXhbGgttiJNooh-ZiJrZl/s1600-h/aug22.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTIKnIqbcap8PhGZ9ETrfP2OR5cdxMKLuq9eHoN3YKMW5-zM-Q0RtrkSUaSf-unXuP1YA1CzQ_6IvM2C_FPdxzBi_B1hYkNLv_cn0tJxQu5v-MYTjZnmPnqYojXhbGgttiJNooh-ZiJrZl/s320/aug22.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240010141881806946" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 22 - I got a new lens today and I got to go out with a great friend (it's been WAY to long) So this is my double I want to see you challenge. I want to see everyone through my new lens :) and I want to see more of this woman!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdI1M05Cda2zsIfzk5MwVJlWjw7phAhSdMAA8kECBbbO-eLzsbL_1gVr9h9ZldiRJkk4iTkyTkpEY2xYQXBPDIiI4sORA50AmdmrBdCNn9sVmdaqzbPt3aefKqM7Ca8TU9sWereLDvgqN/s1600-h/aug23.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhdI1M05Cda2zsIfzk5MwVJlWjw7phAhSdMAA8kECBbbO-eLzsbL_1gVr9h9ZldiRJkk4iTkyTkpEY2xYQXBPDIiI4sORA50AmdmrBdCNn9sVmdaqzbPt3aefKqM7Ca8TU9sWereLDvgqN/s320/aug23.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240009522106773026" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 23 - I woke up this morning with a fever. It was a tough day as P was out picking up our van (8 hour day) and I was fighting a virus with a fever, the chills, and body aches. S & T were very good and even sang me some lullabies :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGi7SrF1CwdSLRZtBE2JuFCzUMHNbwt0kIUAZ9ZAQZTbuo6PqxGv2W1igvP0YmwSatcijAeXAxdpKER7QljaoTWne6O_ASU9FpaJQRcs5Sb5dPMuN8JPuS31_nFxa3vCWWq73-YLhboRTn/s1600-h/aug24.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGi7SrF1CwdSLRZtBE2JuFCzUMHNbwt0kIUAZ9ZAQZTbuo6PqxGv2W1igvP0YmwSatcijAeXAxdpKER7QljaoTWne6O_ASU9FpaJQRcs5Sb5dPMuN8JPuS31_nFxa3vCWWq73-YLhboRTn/s320/aug24.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240009520919986258" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 24 - Another sick day :( I did manage to get up and tidy up a bit. My Hard Work challenge is about asking my kids to clean their room. I get so fed up with tidying their room and then having it all pulled apart half a day later. So I told them if they do not put their toys and belongings away after playing with them I will put them in this garbage bag because it must mean they don't want them. I feel like such a militant mom some days.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNjpH-1kkmB4ZYuir_a33C9vah_9GgEseFBIGr-WwmTRFEZXtL2IhQbarcZFpi0ql8O6_uaw_fpffqAo7uFS9q1eiKyBnYG-DtBzXwXBjSkZXOR3ZwzIUNDuXplokKz810aBduLB4cwks/s1600-h/aug25.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisNjpH-1kkmB4ZYuir_a33C9vah_9GgEseFBIGr-WwmTRFEZXtL2IhQbarcZFpi0ql8O6_uaw_fpffqAo7uFS9q1eiKyBnYG-DtBzXwXBjSkZXOR3ZwzIUNDuXplokKz810aBduLB4cwks/s320/aug25.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240009526010391730" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 25 - We celebrated my mom's birthday a day late. The kids love birthday parties! Happy birthday mom. We love you!<br />Look down challenge - the pic of T and grandma playing Guess Who.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KY96gfHtMV6KoDCtIrhQdOqDtq-TauFfuO_Tmg8cpyxq1weWj_di29fMxwa7wBZIf69h3b04U5zvzR-ucoBlrnW2WX0sTr2eHjf32Ip1Lm8PQ0yO9NRN7JjYadMeMt4ueACGRxiJ8LDA/s1600-h/aug26.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2KY96gfHtMV6KoDCtIrhQdOqDtq-TauFfuO_Tmg8cpyxq1weWj_di29fMxwa7wBZIf69h3b04U5zvzR-ucoBlrnW2WX0sTr2eHjf32Ip1Lm8PQ0yO9NRN7JjYadMeMt4ueACGRxiJ8LDA/s320/aug26.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240010143287307010" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 26 - Good Night challenge - I can certainly tell that my kids are ready for some routine and new challenges of school/preschool. They have been fighting and acting up lately. I have been so frustrated some days but then I see this and wonder how I could let things bother me so much. I am so fortunate to have these guys! I love them to pieces and are they ever sweet (especially when they are sleeping ;) ).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QkpgEl81jM56mib2yqL-xaPHrBKaIAsiF6ix62weSdhH3Tpd1185e7NMilJYZ_xsZBwsuba-2xlHxld7KzNjtRCeU5g22n9ZmpZGfDiGXolMN0f24dFII1jJg5Sx7muHTdKHYvLs1xTB/s1600-h/aug27.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QkpgEl81jM56mib2yqL-xaPHrBKaIAsiF6ix62weSdhH3Tpd1185e7NMilJYZ_xsZBwsuba-2xlHxld7KzNjtRCeU5g22n9ZmpZGfDiGXolMN0f24dFII1jJg5Sx7muHTdKHYvLs1xTB/s320/aug27.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240010150018872834" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 27 - Still not feeling great, so I managed to sneak a nap on the couch while the kids played board games in the afternoon. It is getting a little tricky getting games out of the closet. I think I should reorganize ;)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKuB6ow9NJSSOKHRL45D7cj3QreXaZJiP4qzNwwSVSrZYQqNPDs7fK4YN0LYTXL1oS6n62zAYC6X3hoOtR7EW7fn4Tg7Sr-bVD_RXMeLqBAxMhNKitBAAymb2vFZl3NuatpvCvBQAMa5N/s1600-h/aug28.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKuB6ow9NJSSOKHRL45D7cj3QreXaZJiP4qzNwwSVSrZYQqNPDs7fK4YN0LYTXL1oS6n62zAYC6X3hoOtR7EW7fn4Tg7Sr-bVD_RXMeLqBAxMhNKitBAAymb2vFZl3NuatpvCvBQAMa5N/s320/aug28.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240010152152259890" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 28 - Morning cuddles on the couch. I was asked to take this picture! Wow, do I ever love these moments! :)Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-43043108958442758732008-08-22T14:33:00.008-05:002008-08-22T14:50:11.636-05:00Week 3Here are my pictures from this weeks challenges.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWh3WDUt3HPAvlnM8pkurwPuwxe2LxSdRiUa2DNP_jTTkwkGXSohM9IO-iA_kNwztivEyQgBCByBkIiLJGd-_l_ar_d7EZNhtkz6b9s4tE1Rcd8JA0BwzmoJMCZw-sQ1eigRBx3IbyjL3/s1600-h/aug15.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLWh3WDUt3HPAvlnM8pkurwPuwxe2LxSdRiUa2DNP_jTTkwkGXSohM9IO-iA_kNwztivEyQgBCByBkIiLJGd-_l_ar_d7EZNhtkz6b9s4tE1Rcd8JA0BwzmoJMCZw-sQ1eigRBx3IbyjL3/s320/aug15.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237427637715121938" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 15 - on the highway leaving Albertsville. No idea we were not going to make it home this day.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0s-XzSCbbbDU46UbjArmruoz8lD7CuqWmgrMB99TJ-kTj5wUhnvWwxjDyxMRj2Zo1075jRwwHifuikwMytTyRqk7UQRI_G6ilwPJt59wUUt3WyV6FAMFgZYEL6jOYU44Ol4gl62A1njJl/s1600-h/aug16.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0s-XzSCbbbDU46UbjArmruoz8lD7CuqWmgrMB99TJ-kTj5wUhnvWwxjDyxMRj2Zo1075jRwwHifuikwMytTyRqk7UQRI_G6ilwPJt59wUUt3WyV6FAMFgZYEL6jOYU44Ol4gl62A1njJl/s320/aug16.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237427831170145906" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 16 - the loaner car from the dealer in our driveway. Home sweet Home, at last!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtqD42FFFhA5vllr-N77SrOpAUQ6Az1JQgCDwfNqh79aEkFOGw3YRBlRKd9kx_e8vWiDgCczpgz0mDlJqYkoW15ZJ2PI8T3FpVtC-qNPlcCdfCZL6zJTJonqdDjuTcTqvhj2B9O-Wzsq0/s1600-h/aug17onmyplate.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJtqD42FFFhA5vllr-N77SrOpAUQ6Az1JQgCDwfNqh79aEkFOGw3YRBlRKd9kx_e8vWiDgCczpgz0mDlJqYkoW15ZJ2PI8T3FpVtC-qNPlcCdfCZL6zJTJonqdDjuTcTqvhj2B9O-Wzsq0/s320/aug17onmyplate.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237428010162010194" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 17 - On my plate challenge. All of the stuff I had on my plate this day. There is always so much work to do when returning from a holiday. The toughest part was everyone getting sick :(<br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_MFS5mQ5BwDsX1BodYlnJZZ8HvUd0_sQWF5r0w0YHMCPvAakz9MW94Lv6RXh9CpI6ExHtJ6MHE0Wf4FKVFv-Ii_e-Tp3MEoMlfEjUpjQ2aZ1yhFlmhpRoVDw3XFI1OJWYC2xKJKpDtRF/s1600-h/aug18.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_MFS5mQ5BwDsX1BodYlnJZZ8HvUd0_sQWF5r0w0YHMCPvAakz9MW94Lv6RXh9CpI6ExHtJ6MHE0Wf4FKVFv-Ii_e-Tp3MEoMlfEjUpjQ2aZ1yhFlmhpRoVDw3XFI1OJWYC2xKJKpDtRF/s320/aug18.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237428353453900434" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 18 - a morning walk to the post office to pick up the mail after a week. Hooray way fewer bills then I imagined :)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJkdoa_wLBXU96rPkIclhHLZZrfT0CgxT9r73QtS69P3qz2ueKV_mz5oSbvXA77Ac5IrtnGMAv-7oDJvKEpyTzn8uQ2A3kIQk-x2ZAQw0zpm_IYKq7kEsuMgj57pQYXfIqpWqoTUkh_Nt8/s1600-h/aug19tripod.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJkdoa_wLBXU96rPkIclhHLZZrfT0CgxT9r73QtS69P3qz2ueKV_mz5oSbvXA77Ac5IrtnGMAv-7oDJvKEpyTzn8uQ2A3kIQk-x2ZAQw0zpm_IYKq7kEsuMgj57pQYXfIqpWqoTUkh_Nt8/s320/aug19tripod.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237428900173498546" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQB8ElV8gk8ohQZdjDUNM5iNinxkTBdFuEuRBBbGoUv1p6Rrt6RNoqUJTGRleipVnINUl8mLtsWSmLJeFHsLR6RURG1g1_O5ONbBsjeVC54PSp6HMyVmnMP_qYwNW5OJnHOvFyECrkC6Q/s1600-h/aug19tripod1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQB8ElV8gk8ohQZdjDUNM5iNinxkTBdFuEuRBBbGoUv1p6Rrt6RNoqUJTGRleipVnINUl8mLtsWSmLJeFHsLR6RURG1g1_O5ONbBsjeVC54PSp6HMyVmnMP_qYwNW5OJnHOvFyECrkC6Q/s320/aug19tripod1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237428899745159714" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 19 - my picture and my tripod ;) I actually do have a tripod but this worked just as well. An evening of putting our feet up and watching Olympics (oh yeah and eating nachos) after kids were in bed.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHd89H4iGNNWwCJJl6pga2dcK4zkrBKvXEe23bs2sQuV_sjFWsPB8jHKRWkeHGxgY9f_pmcdZ9YbtCt33g9dOkniznwQgnnyLNGM5YXKPVuo2BhewQC1tfqPwHXCRwL5lxW8dgDQejtLwk/s1600-h/aug20August.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHd89H4iGNNWwCJJl6pga2dcK4zkrBKvXEe23bs2sQuV_sjFWsPB8jHKRWkeHGxgY9f_pmcdZ9YbtCt33g9dOkniznwQgnnyLNGM5YXKPVuo2BhewQC1tfqPwHXCRwL5lxW8dgDQejtLwk/s320/aug20August.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237429418117035202" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 20 - August photo challenge. This speaks August to me...being outside and then eating ice cream (which replaced supper since she had a fever).<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2BJFldgHQl2AM67k5eBPqVVdadJDBrEfPCTScPq066D3E-L4wxDVICgW3w-jOaF0GFBCJcadj7uBl2JBrJ4ZnQQfXgeePh59LeLJNRTcC-cImMBnG-Y3wpIx6qgXa_5JbzesEcv1vSfI/s1600-h/aug21.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq2BJFldgHQl2AM67k5eBPqVVdadJDBrEfPCTScPq066D3E-L4wxDVICgW3w-jOaF0GFBCJcadj7uBl2JBrJ4ZnQQfXgeePh59LeLJNRTcC-cImMBnG-Y3wpIx6qgXa_5JbzesEcv1vSfI/s320/aug21.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5237429786768081298" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 21 - a great end to a long day at the store. She recently was faced with the unexpected loss of her sister. She and her family have been on my mind daily. This is a friendship that withstands time! This is one strong, amazing woman. I love this girl to death and have been so fortunate to have her in my life. The smiles were less about posing for the picture and more about laughing at me practically belly flopping into the tub before the camera took the picture.<br /><br />This is my week in review. Despite all of the illness in my house, the lack of sleep and no van/transportation...it has been a good week but I certainly look forward to the start of a new week without illness, on a little more sleep and having a van.Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-15285576655183036342008-08-17T14:36:00.006-05:002016-05-07T09:11:06.301-05:00Happy Holidays!We are back from our holiday. Despite an eye infection (US medical bill which will be covered by our Blue Cross), a fever for my other daughter and a leaking transmission we made it home in one piece. Our van on the other hand is still in Fergus Falls getting repaired. We currently have a US rental which according to the border patrol we cannot drive in Canada. I quickly edited a few pics for my picture a day August challenge. My zoom lens is in the shop so I'm using a portrait lens for candids which was REALLY frustrating and made for some not so good shots. But the good thing about this is it encouraged me to put my camera away and enjoy. Here are my shots for the week:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj638ztUJ0ShnMzWT4b4LAHy9FoxAJhgkhx38bkGhBPSWi35BvYmt4ITyOGisME43q8hDkz0o7qq9L6fHuEwylwIs2DZXsuKIdt9KYVAaZ3_ezLwAcbwbJj4f1CT6eSUGbk2_UlHwyAhvAB/s1600-h/whatsonyourfeet.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj638ztUJ0ShnMzWT4b4LAHy9FoxAJhgkhx38bkGhBPSWi35BvYmt4ITyOGisME43q8hDkz0o7qq9L6fHuEwylwIs2DZXsuKIdt9KYVAaZ3_ezLwAcbwbJj4f1CT6eSUGbk2_UlHwyAhvAB/s320/whatsonyourfeet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235573688545487266" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 8 - What's on your feet challenge. What a great time for this challenge since baby DD has been wearing every shoe she can find. She loves the one that make noise when she walks! :)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33QssaWO6jj_Z0AFNMfooHDh2cvodLdLyn_rE4O4s9brJeELSopNfzAEfMKObYdWjV-D1IC0L94hka3ukX0DlJOp3qk6xYTpjWlDjwEkDJgbUErp74D-rABJtaA2jABUhxYdgy1UKB_mh/s1600-h/aug9blog.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33QssaWO6jj_Z0AFNMfooHDh2cvodLdLyn_rE4O4s9brJeELSopNfzAEfMKObYdWjV-D1IC0L94hka3ukX0DlJOp3qk6xYTpjWlDjwEkDJgbUErp74D-rABJtaA2jABUhxYdgy1UKB_mh/s320/aug9blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235573686753778978" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 9 - A trip to Winnipeg . A stretch for the put out the trash challenge going to Wpg to bring my lens in before my warranty ran out and my lens became trash ;0)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDRwmCfaxGV6eVzBJBFNNALTiNOLZq639Re2xi-YBHDauvhZYvc7T6jY9GKAJ8H20FBHXQsAthd_LYbslFFlNOyp1LFo_zZPc0vOdw9N_LoNcdjjamDp6ZQDlzKtlVNk367I8yCvVFkyc/s1600-h/aug10blog.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDRwmCfaxGV6eVzBJBFNNALTiNOLZq639Re2xi-YBHDauvhZYvc7T6jY9GKAJ8H20FBHXQsAthd_LYbslFFlNOyp1LFo_zZPc0vOdw9N_LoNcdjjamDp6ZQDlzKtlVNk367I8yCvVFkyc/s320/aug10blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235573689763194162" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 10 - at our hotel in Grand Forks. DS never plays with his Elmo or Cookie Monster but chose them as his toys to bring along on our trip. Guess it was a result of the Elmo Makes Music Show that we saw in Grand Forks this same day.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcJYiIuaaXwfonCwKyWrxGbO0BLe1uVuegZcrG-BhVYM5WJm54lS544RfGQMLJJlb8V475GSfSZxr0-3fpF-F6exqJz5y85f1p80186ow8qV0kahk1m_2ilx28Z43K9qvlglSxkhByh14/s1600-h/aug11blog.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcJYiIuaaXwfonCwKyWrxGbO0BLe1uVuegZcrG-BhVYM5WJm54lS544RfGQMLJJlb8V475GSfSZxr0-3fpF-F6exqJz5y85f1p80186ow8qV0kahk1m_2ilx28Z43K9qvlglSxkhByh14/s320/aug11blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235573689572690594" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 11 - A quick stop in Albertville at the outlet mall resulted in this...much more in the bags! This was only the beginning because we stopped on our way home as well.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjDqVjqmDWn1Ukk2TH3mEnxhpngML9mTdQD2yXPhOboMwC3-ZmzBYjzOyBbVyx1j65IJ3h-ey0-JucWhU6g2nf9LRaFFL1VjwLYjkmmlZ3jwQMv3FdFIPFHc995vNFl-gCN4I2ruuzhpT/s1600-h/aug12blog.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimjDqVjqmDWn1Ukk2TH3mEnxhpngML9mTdQD2yXPhOboMwC3-ZmzBYjzOyBbVyx1j65IJ3h-ey0-JucWhU6g2nf9LRaFFL1VjwLYjkmmlZ3jwQMv3FdFIPFHc995vNFl-gCN4I2ruuzhpT/s320/aug12blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235573696265410738" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78r_kq4NY9poZxlS6gMg7W-nAFcx21pq9P-Ke1l7yyw5NEY0HQN8tzRXqPCWq48HzZPiMu9TYZGfhtxuHR3CxXFhKYik8J-mBlrXL9sQVX-TkEz7obL6Hws9IEM-ClZTLoxtE8RKoTuMO/s1600-h/gogogo.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj78r_kq4NY9poZxlS6gMg7W-nAFcx21pq9P-Ke1l7yyw5NEY0HQN8tzRXqPCWq48HzZPiMu9TYZGfhtxuHR3CxXFhKYik8J-mBlrXL9sQVX-TkEz7obL6Hws9IEM-ClZTLoxtE8RKoTuMO/s320/gogogo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235573865498878786" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Aug 12 - Mall of America. I wasn't sure if I should take the kids on this ride with me but went for it anyways. DS was pretty scared. DD was scared as well, but she didn't have much of a reaction. I loved it! In the above picture the kids are showing off their new build a bears!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN37GfhE_rF9GtwM4GI66k8hVZygWUfQONp3yE8PCB2zbla5NQg2KXchImTDObjwG0-HdQP4eEXl_nMrQGyeclJSVIubgpcSCyc3lZvXR1uMwXLigHsD4JvJKfycmR7A9s0wA0Zp2UgNDe/s1600-h/aug13blog.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN37GfhE_rF9GtwM4GI66k8hVZygWUfQONp3yE8PCB2zbla5NQg2KXchImTDObjwG0-HdQP4eEXl_nMrQGyeclJSVIubgpcSCyc3lZvXR1uMwXLigHsD4JvJKfycmR7A9s0wA0Zp2UgNDe/s320/aug13blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235576703702916402" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 13 - Como Zoo. I couldn't decide on one picture so did a quick little collage. My favourite thing was the Gorilla - very cool to watch. We even saw him pick his nose (Yuck).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HPxlBGzOb9VYPixPPM0eQU6rTbBGNnRvJSkYN1E_e4vMrybil6ZmkA2tNfX4ShrcQKnlQlkYNaZQiC5jC7lpUyfdu70Uk3rD673MwuPfOMt3VwLm7noPfEy_oXOcu1ru9oJ7TwOGa69i/s1600-h/aug14blog.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7HPxlBGzOb9VYPixPPM0eQU6rTbBGNnRvJSkYN1E_e4vMrybil6ZmkA2tNfX4ShrcQKnlQlkYNaZQiC5jC7lpUyfdu70Uk3rD673MwuPfOMt3VwLm7noPfEy_oXOcu1ru9oJ7TwOGa69i/s320/aug14blog.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5235573869031729442" border="0" /></a><br />Aug 14 - Valley Fair! GO, GO, GO challenge. The kids started off on the cautious side but then got braver as the day went on! They loved the monster :) I even went on the <a href="http://www.valleyfair.com/public/attractions/rides/thrill_rides/wild_thing.cfm"> Wild thing </a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"Valleyfair's hyper-coaster, </span><strong style="font-style: italic;">Wild Thing</strong><span style="font-style: italic;">, features one of the world's largest weightless zones and a 200-foot, 60-degree drop!"</span><br /><a href="http://www.valleyfair.com/public/attractions/rides/thrill_rides/wild_thing.cfm"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-14664511977131161082008-08-08T23:48:00.002-05:002008-08-08T23:52:47.149-05:00Go Team Canada!A huge congrats to my cousin Brooks McNiven who is currently in Beijing for the Olympics. I can't wait to see him on the pitching mound at the Olympics...WOW, what an accomplishment. I love the Olympics and always waited for them as a kid. What a dream come true to represent your country amongst some of the best in the world! Go Brooks, we will be rooting for you!Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-30081509249754269912008-08-08T23:31:00.011-05:002011-06-21T18:09:31.586-05:00Photo Challenge Week 1Thanks to Laurel for putting on a great challenge over at <a href="http://forum.sdschedules.com/Forum/tabid/54/forumid/24/threadid/794/scope/posts/Default.aspx">Rhubarb Roots</a><br /><br />It has been great getting that push to use my camera for taking pictures of my own kids ;) I am still missing some of the moments that have defined the day but I am generally remembering to get snapping a whole lot more!<br /><br />Here are my pics from the first week:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lEy3SiRGXj-9IyrMzcyN7E9ZHYZIw523F8MdM8g7TG_Psk-0reBe9WrxcF1q5QK2JipKA7CU29FYuk5empJT0ebUFRB-JpmXiz5g_7HaEWlw0AkhpU8wrfyL5C8n0W_wF36GDhw7ePI2/s1600-h/august1.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232371476004095458" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lEy3SiRGXj-9IyrMzcyN7E9ZHYZIw523F8MdM8g7TG_Psk-0reBe9WrxcF1q5QK2JipKA7CU29FYuk5empJT0ebUFRB-JpmXiz5g_7HaEWlw0AkhpU8wrfyL5C8n0W_wF36GDhw7ePI2/s320/august1.jpg" /></a><br />Aug 1 - Good Morning Challenge. A great way to start off the morning with an oatmeal bath :) Teaches me for sneaking away to check email while the kids were eating breakfast.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDypO0EqqljptNvtA2GSE55DjkW_eOwwyEEV3b_IQ2Nh7UjbZzaAsXXeTDg3wCxIcYEvsbkFYBo3VTcKCttjqcHCNP0LjrZelecJQvEBVk8oe6TWjVBHg50UnYPZX53WjNvb-kLV5ge3In/s1600-h/August2.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232371769940815778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDypO0EqqljptNvtA2GSE55DjkW_eOwwyEEV3b_IQ2Nh7UjbZzaAsXXeTDg3wCxIcYEvsbkFYBo3VTcKCttjqcHCNP0LjrZelecJQvEBVk8oe6TWjVBHg50UnYPZX53WjNvb-kLV5ge3In/s320/August2.jpg" /></a><br />Aug 2 - "These are a Few of My Favourite Things" (this was the song they had playing on the keyboard and were playing along. If anyone was walking by my house this morning they would have been graced with my fabulous singing:) I love the <span style="FONT-STYLE: italic">Sound of Music<br /></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIw0soG7L8Q4RTkPfK6RlO5WxSiDM0SFAiU_fiATeWmSXLoCdQTABrnlUPgj5rGcAIPP_DEtC9yrfu6RPvFBeh0-vuF7bHUuQssGMAv_4YfZTA9N5s4aeOKQGVjdjATLM_1bmBzPIL2UKo/s1600-h/August3_Iwanttoseeyou.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232372442597998722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIw0soG7L8Q4RTkPfK6RlO5WxSiDM0SFAiU_fiATeWmSXLoCdQTABrnlUPgj5rGcAIPP_DEtC9yrfu6RPvFBeh0-vuF7bHUuQssGMAv_4YfZTA9N5s4aeOKQGVjdjATLM_1bmBzPIL2UKo/s320/August3_Iwanttoseeyou.jpg" /></a><br />Aug 3 - I want to see you challenge. This is just one pic from a fantastic day which all started off with this breakfast:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7srd2-VYMnJqntJL-8Gfm5ICba4cncN1fMOAFQPGNYaM7PqhZEzSCf3S8l4pH_skBZlbrEhWqQN3e2BEmiEjXAYo8vC8MzDPS2JHEB-_IGKyASeCEfzRmUYf0l8MbdE8z3-FSbM5vzdW/s1600-h/August3_goodmorning.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232372733663652322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7srd2-VYMnJqntJL-8Gfm5ICba4cncN1fMOAFQPGNYaM7PqhZEzSCf3S8l4pH_skBZlbrEhWqQN3e2BEmiEjXAYo8vC8MzDPS2JHEB-_IGKyASeCEfzRmUYf0l8MbdE8z3-FSbM5vzdW/s320/August3_goodmorning.jpg" /></a> <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvUb6yNwRknSx6KFgHCWFWOwCeZ_G0Jg0tm7oDAaNOOQlDvpR2mKXbn_uQZorz15fIokTD1L77GHtzcwwRDlYfcrbxY44vcZg2atI8RdMcoapvviaihjtc1co7geTN9Z8HX0NlxxxL8di/s1600-h/august4.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232373309472126466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvUb6yNwRknSx6KFgHCWFWOwCeZ_G0Jg0tm7oDAaNOOQlDvpR2mKXbn_uQZorz15fIokTD1L77GHtzcwwRDlYfcrbxY44vcZg2atI8RdMcoapvviaihjtc1co7geTN9Z8HX0NlxxxL8di/s320/august4.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Aug 4- a shot of the moon at the end of a fun photoshoot. I came home to my kids dressed in one anothers pajamas and in each others beds.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFdAly1kaO_8kK9O5cSRCugoTT_nZpWPjwpbxZ5NmTStjIVJetnO3X2PdpEYZV6BxawZvAxl6z-DvlPOKpP3lQg88ncP00ZMW8an1SAlU3vHUSmjvLLLZ7QlLMiwkjLmpjsMsxKVTa4OL/s1600-h/august5.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232373773968259810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFdAly1kaO_8kK9O5cSRCugoTT_nZpWPjwpbxZ5NmTStjIVJetnO3X2PdpEYZV6BxawZvAxl6z-DvlPOKpP3lQg88ncP00ZMW8an1SAlU3vHUSmjvLLLZ7QlLMiwkjLmpjsMsxKVTa4OL/s320/august5.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Aug 5 - Swimming lessons consumed most of our week. It was nice to have a place to go each morning.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewgMcKvMjFk_eYXnYbQ5u8Y0CuBxpJBzA1-2dPF9Zu2UCf_zSiKkECiLlx8Gpg4UlGzmhwRGzIXh01qV_M3u6kSIjt4i_4W9vE_MJ7KNQP1wJjolVe26wQSsuaVTxf3oEvmivZz5rE4s8/s1600-h/august6_houseisahome.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232374146928953074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhewgMcKvMjFk_eYXnYbQ5u8Y0CuBxpJBzA1-2dPF9Zu2UCf_zSiKkECiLlx8Gpg4UlGzmhwRGzIXh01qV_M3u6kSIjt4i_4W9vE_MJ7KNQP1wJjolVe26wQSsuaVTxf3oEvmivZz5rE4s8/s320/august6_houseisahome.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Aug 6 - Challenge A House Is a Home. The last coat of paint went on in the living room. These are the colours I chose, the grey for the kitchen, beige for the hallway and entrance and brown for the living room.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7RG1UN0qbwjsABR7dDQk1-yohhPhIaiE1ji8N7ae2Q8pEe1beZfYnpcZe_Cro3TMtCo1RFChQpw5wAM7J3OhQtfJmntYyTroqNT8FWFWTxUCuS65tA_J6RK3nkPLHlyAEiz4Y7cFq7T5/s1600-h/August7_lookup.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232374152154513186" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7RG1UN0qbwjsABR7dDQk1-yohhPhIaiE1ji8N7ae2Q8pEe1beZfYnpcZe_Cro3TMtCo1RFChQpw5wAM7J3OhQtfJmntYyTroqNT8FWFWTxUCuS65tA_J6RK3nkPLHlyAEiz4Y7cFq7T5/s320/August7_lookup.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Aug 7 - Challenge Look Up. Practicing for the show they were about to put on. He found my old clown costume in our dress up trunk and decided to juggle as part of the act.Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-86020310233706608872008-07-28T22:31:00.003-05:002008-07-28T22:46:22.299-05:00Peter Pan and a taste of royaltySo our fairy hunt has taken a new turn. T has come up with the most brilliant idea to trap Peter Pan and that way Tinkerbell will certainly come to find him. She was telling me the most intricate plans tonight as we were lying in her bed about how she will make Tinkerbell some clothes from paper and if she doesn't like them, then she can just wear a diaper. You can guess what type of toothpaste she chose last week - Tinkerbell. She thought spreading a little of it in her bug catcher may help in her quest. Good luck little T...I'm rooting for you!<br /><br />Besides our fairy hunts we have started our two week swimming lesson sessions today. I think it will go quite smoothly. The kids are very comfortable in the water, much more then last year and seemed to have a good time. It is a nice place to spend the mornings.<br /><br />T had the honor of passing the flowers to the 2nd princess at our local festival. She was a little nervous considering "the whole universe would be watching," but did absolutely fantastic! It was such a highlight for her and I'm sure she will remember it for years to come!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusZ3iPQ6X_oCGDXvMCL_6fLBTPwKd1lNNhffbY_H-kbDN70qS3KHsPwhjPwEtBXXq5XO-KnJB7Csi4x_dSxYScWN2dLoCHk0-35u-BDf007Fg3jEz3vM2CXsjCIvyTUgzuuJSSPqCXacs/s1600-h/royalty.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiusZ3iPQ6X_oCGDXvMCL_6fLBTPwKd1lNNhffbY_H-kbDN70qS3KHsPwhjPwEtBXXq5XO-KnJB7Csi4x_dSxYScWN2dLoCHk0-35u-BDf007Fg3jEz3vM2CXsjCIvyTUgzuuJSSPqCXacs/s320/royalty.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228277303509544786" border="0" /></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-76436882669813678582008-07-16T23:42:00.004-05:002008-07-16T23:53:29.963-05:00Fairy Hunter<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-U1p4lL0oddRMQz8IrLCRKfk9TawJBi8xq4LOinGd0l9YCDWFAjLBulxSZ9PVM_0-B_6yRm9APpq82gRo8CpVCnPVsH-9__WyeTMqb1I_B38UIkOT-9U87oxSKwe7cyuEHuXC8HeIu5Y/s1600-h/fairycatcher.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-U1p4lL0oddRMQz8IrLCRKfk9TawJBi8xq4LOinGd0l9YCDWFAjLBulxSZ9PVM_0-B_6yRm9APpq82gRo8CpVCnPVsH-9__WyeTMqb1I_B38UIkOT-9U87oxSKwe7cyuEHuXC8HeIu5Y/s320/fairycatcher.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223840787485460914" border="0" /></a><br />Anyone that has been within earshot of my daughter over the last several days will be no stranger to her fairy fantasy! She has become completely obsessed over catching a fairy. I have no idea what she saw or where she came up with the idea. It happened the day we gave her a new book about fairies but before we started reading the story of a little girl who had a chance to befriend some fairies. She only was able to see them because she believed in them. So this is not helping our situation ANY!<br /><br />The night before we started reading the book she was up until 11:30pm crying because she wanted to catch one and trying to devise a plan. She even thought she should take its wand away to ensure it didn't cause trouble. We were outside at 11:00pm, flashlight in hand because she needed to show us where she thought there may be one.<br /><br />She has made a home for these fairies in her new bug house (which she saved up her allowance for). She even made a sign for her "fairy house" asking me how to spell yes beside her drawing of a fairy. It is amazing to watch her imagination soar and at the same time sad to see my little girl longing for the impossible. The first of many dreams I wish I could make come true! I love this girl to pieces!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQBcHgx7Y15BRnKdQyneo904RiRS9NI2sGDosVLVhqAEqCFV6BRV-wn99QrJddiweHggWI9Nlzuvq4huf_DdE8j_insRuTFLtl4TL3L32-fTs4zgF7CTDQj5dJsvksSMWJnOpaPsxdI6oV/s1600-h/fairy.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQBcHgx7Y15BRnKdQyneo904RiRS9NI2sGDosVLVhqAEqCFV6BRV-wn99QrJddiweHggWI9Nlzuvq4huf_DdE8j_insRuTFLtl4TL3L32-fTs4zgF7CTDQj5dJsvksSMWJnOpaPsxdI6oV/s320/fairy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223840786276776530" border="0" /></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-52321008248274843702008-07-14T23:29:00.002-05:002008-07-14T23:52:00.128-05:00He's 6<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiXD53xo1oAhMBQyUfhzE_ZXBEx5qvMgWoQJA_uXXmaP781S37nOtvazyxlaj-R45zbNR9hEV6w81wX9Ou7nqr5lwUMdHCERT50_N3WkI7R2AgRdb0a-yHbkCUn3c0JveachfJNcmiPLo/s1600-h/s6.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiXD53xo1oAhMBQyUfhzE_ZXBEx5qvMgWoQJA_uXXmaP781S37nOtvazyxlaj-R45zbNR9hEV6w81wX9Ou7nqr5lwUMdHCERT50_N3WkI7R2AgRdb0a-yHbkCUn3c0JveachfJNcmiPLo/s320/s6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223099051849312034" border="0" /></a><br />I can not believe 6 years have passed. This little guy is growing up right before my eyes. Teaching me so many things and bringing so much joy to our lives. I love that he still loves to cuddle, give hugs and kisses, tell us how much he loves us and is not TOO embarrassed by our craziness (although he does sometimes ask me to stop singing while rolling his eyes). He had his birthday party on Saturday and had chosen a small party with 2 friends and his 4 year old sister (by choice :) ). We went mini golfing and go-kart racing and then out to Dairy Queen for lunch. It was so much fun being able to focus on such a small group. We had a singsong in the van (Barenaked Ladies Popcorn is a favourite in our house right now)!<br /><br />Tonight we had another little get together. He seemed so excited last night to say "see you when I am 6," but tonight is missing being 5. :(<br /><br />You are such a blessing little man. I'm looking forward to many more days, months and years with you.Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-62145619435953944482008-07-07T23:49:00.006-05:002008-07-08T00:22:20.929-05:00Out of RoutineSummer always comes with a change in routine. All of the activities end and there is an abundance of free time. This I am thankful for because there are also many more things I want to do. Every year I say I am not going to the let the summer pass so quickly and I try to cram as much in as I can. We have been participating in the reading program at the library this summer. It is a bit of a chore to get my kids to sit down for any length of time for stories. They are just too busy but this has given them some motivation! S is reading many of his own and is constantly surprising us with how well he is reading. T is busy crafting away. She loves to paint and I am always getting little pictures from her with little words on them. She is asking more and more how to spell things and is interested in practicing her letters.<br /><br />Back to this library club...and being out of routine...my kids have been a little off and are having to relearn how to spend 24/7 together. Everyone is staying up later and getting up at the normal time which means too little sleep which of course impacts behaviour. For those who saw us walking home from the library last week my daughter does not typically lie on the sidewalk shouting "No, Mommy..." but yes it does happen and when it happens I feel an urge to flee the scene :) Just keep on walking and hope she decides to catch up. One day it will be a distant memory but some days that parenting thing sure is hard. Managing 2 spirited kids with a baby to tote along can really wear a person out. I love it and am so happy I chose to stay home with them but some days...well let's just leave it at that :) [insert image of S on his bike about a block ahead of me almost colliding with an older kid, baby sitting in stroller on sidewalk and T clinging to me like a monkey as I try to rationalize with her - all the while what feels like 30 cars pass by wondering who this crazy family is].<br /><br />This summer has started off with some long awaited renovations. I know...bad time of year for it. The drywalling should be complete tomorrow and then we are going to paint. Who wants to stay indoors painting during the summer? That will only happen if we can agree on colours before September hits :)<br /><br />We had a nice relaxing weekend of sleepovers for the kids at Grandma and Grandpa's. On Saturday we got a wake up call from S asking when we would come for breakfast. When we got there he escorted us to our seats, handed out the menus and then brought activity place mats that he and Grandpa had made. I kept their menus and placemats as souvenirs! The weekend continued by being spoiled senseless! I am so lucky to have such great parents and to have them nearby!<br /><br />We spent a lot of time chalking Grandma and Grandpa's driveway this weekend.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXTourvNJ0Nt_7Ywru4s-51LgbuC_8U2_i2MOPnoK2-w4-ny4s9nTkZiv-ehQ26M4oIks88KazRsgSo7ZVCaUFfZXb_WX4Rgu8S0IBmuL1tSg5Yj6WJqZmZ8mre0uLwxAbbKEx9DO-98z/s1600-h/draw.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXTourvNJ0Nt_7Ywru4s-51LgbuC_8U2_i2MOPnoK2-w4-ny4s9nTkZiv-ehQ26M4oIks88KazRsgSo7ZVCaUFfZXb_WX4Rgu8S0IBmuL1tSg5Yj6WJqZmZ8mre0uLwxAbbKEx9DO-98z/s320/draw.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220503874018628066" border="0" /></a><br /><br />S went for a bike ride with his dad on Sunday and they made it all the way from town to the golf course and then called for me to come pick them up. S was so proud of himself that he made it all the way. I couldn't believe it either, just more proof that he is not my little guy anymore and is becoming more and more independent!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmWbGHYGY-QacmDJpn3Am4wWQ1mZmX8PBlBhslhyjoZF0aIlzz2WNal_5crsYsxwKKMpVgCkAq3icIGJ8qdMxISemg6P24wE17gf8DQWz8pOMhzrZy9-nnECnBqAowSyGXNzr0BhD02Sh1/s1600-h/Ride.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmWbGHYGY-QacmDJpn3Am4wWQ1mZmX8PBlBhslhyjoZF0aIlzz2WNal_5crsYsxwKKMpVgCkAq3icIGJ8qdMxISemg6P24wE17gf8DQWz8pOMhzrZy9-nnECnBqAowSyGXNzr0BhD02Sh1/s320/Ride.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220503341378092962" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This little one has a new favourite word - "No." She is trying to follow along with S and T and they are pretty accommodating but at times are frustrated by the pre-two's stage. I had to post this picture because S said it makes him nervous...he is afraid she is going to fall and could I please not take pictures like this of her.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4v7C0kiamCUqoZdPXoNqtRmr4zuIGd4gN2X2Kb4YM1BsnkwJuCYGNKPvcMevMbDZJz4eptfg6xHMx5PfzKOJaIEDMCCS8LmN4nNannx3s3TETsfbsDQAuOWKr0rPbUB3q4osW3rfA01cQ/s1600-h/climb.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4v7C0kiamCUqoZdPXoNqtRmr4zuIGd4gN2X2Kb4YM1BsnkwJuCYGNKPvcMevMbDZJz4eptfg6xHMx5PfzKOJaIEDMCCS8LmN4nNannx3s3TETsfbsDQAuOWKr0rPbUB3q4osW3rfA01cQ/s320/climb.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220504257041035346" border="0" /></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-34520846624388013042008-06-25T21:26:00.005-05:002008-06-25T21:41:35.994-05:00Days of SummerWe made it through the last day of kindergarten last week and had T's preschool program the same day. The day wasn't without tears but S was happy to have the distraction of a classmates birthday party! He got a webkinz for "graduating" and apparently the whole class had to go on a hunt for snuggles a few times throughout the day. LOL!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFqd_WXXIgDDckEklexehpvDUq1Ns1-sE0-n3y98LicOvoBd6L18DEWPpquK5XJODLvjZY6FGVDZehC3XGaDAf3W9RicwWJ0-exjOzFN4PhqOt4QgdzN9HfSrXxfYFMxXbz4Ghr44SKYi/s1600-h/tprogran.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRFqd_WXXIgDDckEklexehpvDUq1Ns1-sE0-n3y98LicOvoBd6L18DEWPpquK5XJODLvjZY6FGVDZehC3XGaDAf3W9RicwWJ0-exjOzFN4PhqOt4QgdzN9HfSrXxfYFMxXbz4Ghr44SKYi/s320/tprogran.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216013673869642178" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmc7kvNR0XTKuaPXBee8NaTHAWV-iAfzc3uYdfRym9uoOtk02GoU18uCBYz3HVfOzwzX97H1sTOI3AGldLnU7kYhRsfdfEMxp0vUKkl57MR6nxfIU6ebKdmXCnb92eO4g2cpFToBxzewN7/s1600-h/lastday.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmc7kvNR0XTKuaPXBee8NaTHAWV-iAfzc3uYdfRym9uoOtk02GoU18uCBYz3HVfOzwzX97H1sTOI3AGldLnU7kYhRsfdfEMxp0vUKkl57MR6nxfIU6ebKdmXCnb92eO4g2cpFToBxzewN7/s320/lastday.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216013342410796194" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKU3IZacW7N2f6r8AhLK8oZOl1E41Bg7Br3M8fUPRcLSXchCul3RO3bt_effEsz6CzIGX4ESli6GMVKZ5LtuWa6qKvi08EQOk7fVgdC3pXC6frYyhaW96zkqcSqqI1qNZS7ZE5NtngFb8K/s1600-h/lastdays.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKU3IZacW7N2f6r8AhLK8oZOl1E41Bg7Br3M8fUPRcLSXchCul3RO3bt_effEsz6CzIGX4ESli6GMVKZ5LtuWa6qKvi08EQOk7fVgdC3pXC6frYyhaW96zkqcSqqI1qNZS7ZE5NtngFb8K/s320/lastdays.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216013347230199762" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />The days of summer have begun at our house this week. Everything has finished until the fall, except for swimming lessons. So today the kids were busy with crafts as I was getting the Rhubarb Roots forum going! Hooray, it is finally back up! Here is what they made.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfF7CIrlh2TCn2Grs8tC0iGTuGBzjIBHtjHX9IkZRoH3YfgG23XVe8NPhxszpmaQm0_bCEcwAlVEHVmmbPLO0SueqE_CtuaVcrX0LQyMPlZ9ntdO8-e6SfSrtf8byX4z0CtGyWn8SV1eC/s1600-h/paperdolls.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWfF7CIrlh2TCn2Grs8tC0iGTuGBzjIBHtjHX9IkZRoH3YfgG23XVe8NPhxszpmaQm0_bCEcwAlVEHVmmbPLO0SueqE_CtuaVcrX0LQyMPlZ9ntdO8-e6SfSrtf8byX4z0CtGyWn8SV1eC/s320/paperdolls.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216011830067429330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMPJaIzm-BvR0RJhw_gtW8XkpTXcLQJdFNK_CrXbH4quMe1t8G0IWsOV1Id_QDLXYlJdA-8VovZ7oYaGyfbyJQrC5hB3zA2ippn7ArR_cLUDbQI9ViRngrJ5tOIG8XBlUPy2WGXyt5Mj7/s1600-h/tcard.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivMPJaIzm-BvR0RJhw_gtW8XkpTXcLQJdFNK_CrXbH4quMe1t8G0IWsOV1Id_QDLXYlJdA-8VovZ7oYaGyfbyJQrC5hB3zA2ippn7ArR_cLUDbQI9ViRngrJ5tOIG8XBlUPy2WGXyt5Mj7/s320/tcard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216011827439403842" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTYC9soC5aw-CDh1T7P0q7LadQ_X8vQ0q2Pgp0N8VMLL7yZBKp4yDkrOfPayAn0Wh7LO9uGX-ROaDAH7ieVb_AP6-ltnoOyiyE7dzk45rU-j58tbfCoVy8pkF89Jq0IpZpNP1R9vIKAkl/s1600-h/tyracard.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDTYC9soC5aw-CDh1T7P0q7LadQ_X8vQ0q2Pgp0N8VMLL7yZBKp4yDkrOfPayAn0Wh7LO9uGX-ROaDAH7ieVb_AP6-ltnoOyiyE7dzk45rU-j58tbfCoVy8pkF89Jq0IpZpNP1R9vIKAkl/s320/tyracard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216011834027663410" border="0" /></a><br /><br />We had some friends out visiting from BC. The kids always play VERY well together. They got together and planned a few performances for us. Unfortunately I was taking pictures without the memory card and missed all the good ones, but it was SO cute. Spencer was the narrator and directed the show! Little R and G had a chance to kind of meet. They are old enough now that they could interact. It was so cute when they were playing with the puzzle at the table and she moved in beside him, put her arm around him, started rubbing his back and giving him hugs!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEjYilpWcj1_5xVtYbXrQ4Ztdl5JVm5meugQbbX2Xxxo2lj5OccG2_M919fktC-4zohOdUZp7f-lywofgNQCZEA-jSryUKfNZe7vzc56gT8cYkkFu1242HArcy90L9YeeHfcMc1YJhVUz/s1600-h/perform.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdEjYilpWcj1_5xVtYbXrQ4Ztdl5JVm5meugQbbX2Xxxo2lj5OccG2_M919fktC-4zohOdUZp7f-lywofgNQCZEA-jSryUKfNZe7vzc56gT8cYkkFu1242HArcy90L9YeeHfcMc1YJhVUz/s320/perform.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216013344832036434" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBcwuxjeTeLlQiFh3huiAloyD5L4FN2BaWEkf66uioK8aLNzkwZWKBgxpBolfy-TdxPJnBaQ5b2IKo2SfE0fowkW07paGyM06pAiCwEVt5lwgSPx2I-McpMNFbni7t0561_g46I1DOTCw/s1600-h/friend.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkBcwuxjeTeLlQiFh3huiAloyD5L4FN2BaWEkf66uioK8aLNzkwZWKBgxpBolfy-TdxPJnBaQ5b2IKo2SfE0fowkW07paGyM06pAiCwEVt5lwgSPx2I-McpMNFbni7t0561_g46I1DOTCw/s320/friend.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5216014708534191234" border="0" /></a>Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4892068294194577373.post-40790355090485543802008-06-17T22:17:00.002-05:002008-06-17T22:34:31.756-05:00Emotional Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqIrNBFx0wsM8OgVITwhI2ix9nDW5w5uOWeQzMrY27cEP9D1FFC_icGlHYhLpxt676zCocVACqxRqUwekpYgX4MNK3VV2v1_CLZ-G7yCdVE7cwBzoZUyYuNlYjU669nWKdBCSVaG0tbnm/s1600-h/hooray.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyqIrNBFx0wsM8OgVITwhI2ix9nDW5w5uOWeQzMrY27cEP9D1FFC_icGlHYhLpxt676zCocVACqxRqUwekpYgX4MNK3VV2v1_CLZ-G7yCdVE7cwBzoZUyYuNlYjU669nWKdBCSVaG0tbnm/s320/hooray.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5213059761526733362" border="0" /></a><br />S had his kindergarten celebration today. I knew I was feeling a little sad about it being over but thought I'd be able to fight through it...well...the tears started flowing during the first song they sang. By the very end there was not a dry eye in the room. His teacher was such an awesome match for him, she was so understanding of him and his temperment which made things easy on me. She helped him grow so much, encouraged so many positive relationships and taught him many valuable skills in such a fun way (I don't really think he realized he was learning :) ). She ended the program today with a slideshow played to music of pictures throughout the year. It lasted for about 10 minutes and gave us such a great visual of what the year looked like...that alongside some very moving music and most of us were trying to focus through the tears, she even got Preston with it. It was obvious how attached she had become to these kids over the past year. I am so proud of S...what he has accomplished this year...trudging off to school even when things were tough - he got there every single day and received a certificate recognizing his perfect attendance. He has learned to read and write (still need to work on that spelling ;) ). He said his favourite thing about kindergarten was singing and he wants to be a nurse when he grows up, that or a computer worker. We got a fabulous me book with a collection of works from throughout the year. I'm going to miss kindergarten and the innocence we are leaving behind. Thank you to his great teachers and their ability to ensure a positive start to the journey.Kerrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00858773231053574808noreply@blogger.com1