Calgary Zoo

We haven't really done a lot in Calgary yet.

 

We did have some family get-togethers.. lot's of playtime with cousins and friends.. shopping..

But mostly it's been a bit too cold and crappy out to do a whole lot.

Except the one time we went to the zoo. 

I don't think I have ever seen Sonia so excited. She jumped from the car to the gates. She was RUNNING from enclosure to enclosure.

Speed-viewing.

Us at the zoo. Kiki missed most of it.

Sonia was pretty pumped to get to see her favourite animals. Especially the giraffe. She shrieked and ran over to them jumping and yelling, "It's real mommy! It's a real giraffe!".

Pretty cute.

Some of the fan favourites.

All in all it was a great day. I hadn't been there since Sonia was a tiny baby. It was really cool seeing her get so excited over all the animals and I can't wait to take the girls back there once it warms up. 

Sonia and I: 2009 / 2013

I'm Back Baby!

So... this took longer than I thought. 

I figured I would have gotten back to this earlier... but the day before I moved to Alberta I spent a whole day at hospitals getting x-rays and all that, because I broke my thumb while doing the worm (facepalm).

Turns out that I broke the piece of bone that is connected to the ligament right off. And broke a bunch of cartilage.

So, because of all that, I needed surgery as soon as I got to Alberta. I had two pins put in... but not all the way in.. they stuck out of my skin. It was disgusting. (I have pictures if anyone wants to see them...but I was not going to post them since they are not for the faint of heart...).

A few weeks later I had to go back to Lethbridge to have them removed. The crazy part is that the doctor just yanked them out with pliers. I demanded the freezing needle...he wasn't going to give it to me. 

After all that, I now have to go to rehab for my hand about twice a week...for a few more months. Ugh.

BESIDES all that... move went well. We are settled into our house in the northeast of Calgary. The house has a great layout but a lot of wallpaper. So a lot of that is coming down and there is a lot of painting to do... but that's ok! Something to do!

Now to get 100% unpacked and ready for life and our upcoming 5th anniversary party! 

Sorry..

Sorry. 

I have been neglecting my blog. I found that using my time getting ready for the big move was a better use of time...

So, that being said, I am basically just officially announcing that I will be taking a blog break until I get to Alberta.

The plan is that we'll be leaving Victoria around the 26th of February. So until then I'm going to be packing and doing as much visiting as I can fit in. 

loooove!

WEDDING LOOOOOOVE

I have no real reason for this blog... but then, do I ever have a reason?

I'm just really excited. A few of my favourite people are getting married and I kind of want to showcase them!!

 The first wedding coming up is my older sister Beckie. I got to go dress shopping with her when Sonia was just a baby, and she has had the dress ready ever since. She lives in Lethbridge but is getting married in Vancouver. This wedding has been a long time coming and I'm just so pumped that it's getting closer (though I'm sure she is a little stressed about that fact...) We didn't really grow up together, but we grew really close when I lived in Lethbridge. I love her so much and I love having someone I can look up to as a wife and mother (of FOUR!!!). Beckie, you are so strong and I'm so proud of you.

Beckie and I in a family 'human' pyramid.. approx 1998

Next wedding will be Sheridan's. Sheridan and I go way back to the Camp Qwanoes days. We have had many adventures...most of which should not be broadcast on the internet. She is one of the funniest people I know and a true soul-mate. Soul-lover? Her and Jason have been together forever and I have been WAITING ANS WAITING for him to pop the question. Sher was one of my bridesmaids and I'm pumped to get to be her flowergirl... haha

Sher and I at my bachelorette party - the first day I met her fiancee Jason!

Next on the docket will be my baby sister Jackie. She is 21 months younger than me so we grew up very close. We also probably almost killed each other once or twice...I have too many stories about Jackie...and I'm sure I will tell more than one at her wedding. But the fun fact about Jack's wedding is that she is marrying a friend of mine from high school! I'm so happy that she has found a great guy who makes her laugh more than anyone. I'm so proud of you Jaka Bear. And I'm so honoured to get to stand up with you on the biggest day of your life so far!!! I love you!

Jackie and I at about 3 and 5

The beautiful card Jackie gave me yesterday after dress shopping!

And last but not least, my friend Meghan. Meg and I have been friends since middle school. We lost touch for a little while but found each other again when I moved back to Victoria. She has always been a great friend and was a great support for me through the roughness of middle/high school and through all of the harad times being pregnant with Kiki. She is such a loving person and I am so excited she has Dave in her life to love her as much as she deserves. I'm so excited to be a part of your life and your wedding party Meghz. 

Meghan and I in grade 9

Again, I'm so proud of all you ladies and SO EXCITED for your weddings! All this being said, if any of you have some wedding services that you can cut them a deal on, I'm sure they would love it. I know they deserve it. They are amazing women and I love them very much.