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Friday, November 22, 2013

Miss Kiki Anne

I think it's only fair to write a post all about Miss Kiki since I wrote one about Sonia.

This summer I think she ate fertilizer because she has GROWN.

Her feet have grown 3 sizes and she has gone from a size 18m-24m to a size 3T

She is a beautiful little lady.

She loves to draw

She is HILARIOUS

She was a bee for halloween... until she wanted a costume change RIGHT before we left. She wanted to be a princess like her hero (Sonia)

She is almost always happy. Even when she's freezing her buns off.

Sonia Faye is Growing Up

Oh. My. Goodness.

Sonia on her way to her first day of school

My little baby has started school ... kind of.

Even though she's only there a few hours a week, she has learned how to write her name, gone on a field trip, learned about Diwali (and Indian breads and spices), made halloween/remembrance day crafts, had a Halloween party and made a few friends.

Sonia's Halloween costume

There are 15 kids in her class and they are ALL SO ADORABLE. Teeny little 4 year olds (including one little girl who is the same size as my Kiki!!) running around and learning how to socialize. Sonia already has a crush AND had her first kiss.. hahaha

(The boys mum told me that he said "a girl at school kissed me...ON THE LIPS" and she asked who in the photo it was - it was Sonia. HAHAHA)

Sonia's school photos... sigh

I can't believe how OLD my baby is now. She is growing into a beautiful, strong, funny and sweet little leader. I can't wait to see what's ahead for her and what is in store for her life.

Happy Movember everyone

Big things I'm sure.

Wedding Overview

Hello

I think I have finally gotten my brain back to a normal operational level...

I think I can finally take the time to sit down and share my days... however boring.

This summer was a whirlwind. The defining events of the summer were Sheridan's wedding and Jackie's wedding.

I'm sure you remember me counting down to these two beautiful days. I had to take a bit of time off from the blog as I traveled around BC for the weddings and visits. I didn't realize I would need two more months afterwards for recovery.

The weddings were wonderful. WONDERFUL. I had a BLAST. There were parties, family, friends, good food, good music and great times.

Both weddings were held in the most beautiful and best the BC has to offer - the forests of Squamish, BC and the magnificent oceanscape of Ucuelet, BC.

Both brides were stunning and both grooms were beaming.

Jason and Sheridan - photo by SNAP Photography

Jackie and Kyle - photo by Georgia Johnston Photography

Thank you Sher and Jaka for asking me to be a part of such beautiful days. I love you both.

Friday, August 30, 2013

Also...

Also...

This happened..

Sonia.. you're basically Tom Sellick

- How am I going to fit everything in the car? -

That is my question. How? HOWWW?

In a few days the girls and I are going to smoosh ourselves (and all our crap) into the the jeep and take an estimated 15 hour drive across Western Canada.

Our Route!

I'm actually excited. The kids are surprisingly good in the car and at least I won't have to do dishes....

We make our first stop in Vancouver where we get to catch up with my cousins and friends until we make our way up to Squamish for Sher and Jason's wedding! WOO!

I'm getting really excited. I'm beginning to pack...I should have started earlier..and I should be packing now.

(Instead I've been hanging out and watching old seasons of Big Brother...)

This is the first leg of a long wedding-journey. Lots of friends to see and family to catch up with!

I'm sure I'll have more interesting and fun blog posts soon... once I begin adventuring... but.... just keepin' y'all updated on ma life.... because you were probably wondering... or somethin....

Just remember to pray for me. Two young kids, me...bags.... in this:

My home away from home.

Friday, August 23, 2013

the man... err... girl cave

I am now the proud owner of a man-cave. Girl-cave? Whatever.

My basement used to be a place of storage and laundry...and spiders.

Things have changed (obviously right after I had all my summer visitors. Sorry guys!).

A friend of mine started working up north and needed a place to store some boxes, a queen size bed and (hallelujah) a TV. A big TV. A nice TV.

All I can really say, is that I might be doing a whole lot more laundry now.

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

...

I was going to write about my new (wo)man cave in the basement..

Instead I would like to say that I just won a contest.
I nevvvver win anything.

The question on the station was "what was the strangest way you have ever woken up".

When Jackie and I were little, and visiting our dad, he would wake us up by BLASTING "Man of Constant Sorrow" (from the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack) as loud as he could.

It would shake the house.

Oh, and when THAT wouldn't work, he would throw toilet paper rolls at us.

Thank you dad for the story, and thank you Amp Radio for the Gabriel Iglesias tickets!!!

(for Gabriel Iglesias clips, click here)

Thursday, August 15, 2013

I'm. SO, Excited

I really don't have a lot to write.

I'm just really, REALLY excited about September and the two beautiful ladies who are the main event(s).

My amazing month starts of with, my dear friend, Sheridan's wedding.
Sher and I met a long time ago in a mystical land called Qwanoes. We had rigid routine (which were bent), strict bed times (that were broken) and a certain rule called the '6 inch rule' that was completely ignored.

We went on to a life of aquatics and propane 'sales'. (Hank Hill would be proud).

I can't imagine a life without her. We have had SO many laughs and ridiculous adventures.. nothing of which should be documented on the internet..

Basically, I love this girl. And I love the guy she is marrying.

Sher, I love you and I wish nothing but the squarest, best and scratch-and-winniest life together.

Sher and I /w fishbowls; en route to Lethbridge; my wedding; BBJ's; my bachelorette party

The second wedding of the season is for my little sister Jackie.

I have clearly known her for a little while.

She has been my best friend for 24 years. We have laughed together, cried together, lived together, traveled together and even shared a car...together..

(it was a firefly. it was badass)

As I was looking through photos of the two of us, I realized just how many memories I have with her. Every photo reminded me of the moment, which reminded me of another moment.

Bystead's Hill, sea-doo ing in Winnipeg, countless ferry rides, snow sculptures on mum's car, bed jumping, dark tag... we literally have a lifetime of memories together.

You and I together will have more memories than our two marriages combined. Insane.

I couldn't have asked for a better little sister... except for when you stole and sold my diary... or when you told my middle school peers that I was a lesbian...that was less fun.

I love you so much Jackie Bear and I can't wait to see you walk down that aisle and marry one of the most awesome guys ever.

Kyle, I am so excited to have you as a brother. You made my sister's world brighter and so so SO much more fun. I have never seen her so happy. I love you!