Congratulations Les

Today was Les's first day at his new job (he was delayed by a week). He was very happy to report that it only took him 35 minutes to get to work and 45 minutes to get home.

Congrats Les!!

Tickets Are Purchased!

In September the adults (myself, Les, my sister Trish, my brother Mike and my SIL Nikki) are heading to see these guys......

Great Big Sea I only wish I could've bought tickets for the kids too but this is an adult night only (besides I figure they'll have their concert years soon enough)!

Delicious!

I tried out a Baked Sweet Potato Fries recipe. Other then finding out that what the US call sweet potatoes we call yams all went well. Very, very delicious!!

Attempting To Create A New Talent

With the help of these......

I'm going to attempt to make something beautiful. I am so excited!

Family Time

The last part of Adrianna's birthday celebrations was to spend the day as a family at Castle Fun Park. It's very unusual for Les to have a Saturday off unless he's on holidays but with the job change coming up he had today off so finally we were able to head to the park!



A whole in one?!
















Adrianna waiting for everyone to take their turns

















Just about done the first round of golf

On our way home we went to my favourite restaurant
Mission Springs.

Mmmm good!

Bloom'n!

I Have Mine. Do You Have Yours?

I picked up the Quickpass for the Golden Ears Bridge yesterday! Hard to believe that the opening celebrations are only a month away. This means quicker travel times for us to reach places like: family, the Temple, the border, etc. We're excited!

The Best Three Words A Mother Can Hear

She said it!

'LOVE YOU MOMMY'.

I haven't heard these words for months.

Does this mean we're onto a new phase?

I am one tearfully happy Mom!!!

Unexpected Kindness - The Best Kind!

A thoughtful heart brought me the above

Let me explain. There is a lady that visits me fairly regularly who is Jehovah Witness, her partners often change but she is always consistent (the visits started when I was going through chemo). She knows my religious views and never says anything that would offend but comes to see how I am and to share an uplifting message. I'm sure most close the door before she can even utter a full sentence but her kindness and soft nature keeps my door open.

While I was in the hospital she stopped by only to find out I was having surgery. She showed up this morning with her usual reading material, a bag of chocolate and a heartfelt message that she was thinking of me and hoping recovery is going well! Sometimes you just never know where the caring hand you need is going to come from.

Something I Haven't Done In A Long Time

It's time to be creative again so with the help of these threads I hope to build something beautiful!

May Brings Big Changes

We're not even half way through the month and already it's been very busy with lots of change. In somewhat of an order here it goes:

1. I had surgery on the 29th of April but not just any surgery this was THE surgery! Yes, reconstruction is complete the implants were inserted and nipples created (eventually I'll get the areola tattooed (I know way too much info but you got it anyway)). I've had one follow up appointment and everything looks well and is healing well. I'll have another follow up in a couple weeks. Almost exactly two years from mastectomy to reconstruction. What a journey it has been and how grateful I am! Of course we can't forget to mention how grateful we are to Martie (MIL), as always she drops everything to come and take such good care of us all. Thank you.
2. Eli can tie his shoes!! While grandma was taking such good care of us we asked her to teach Eli how to tie his shoes because everything we tried wasn't working. It took grandma a whole 3 minutes to teach him. I swear she has some sort of magic touch because it worked with Adrianna too (back in grade 1). Again, thank you :)
3. The kids started their 3rd term of school. We had so much fun together in April it's been hard to get back into a routine and send them off to school.
4. Adrianna turned 10! It really is true when they say time goes fast. I'm trying to soak it all in but feel like I'm not getting it all.
5. The BIGGEST change in our family is the fact that in a couple days Les works his last day at Cooper's Foods. He starts back up with Save-On Foods next week located in North Vancouver. Yes, he has to go from no commute to commuting but the long term outcomes are way too great to pass it up. It's been fun to watch his excitement he's going to the busiest store in the chain and will go from a couple employees to just over 20 employees. I know he's up to the challenge and will do a fantastic job!

Well....I think that's it in a nutshell!

Birthday Celebrations

In the month of May our family has three girls with birthdays. Adrianna, Kaya & Abby. Today we got together with family (that live close by) and celebrated Adrianna & Kaya's birthday (happy 2nd birthday to Abby in Boston).

Kaya & Adrianna blowing out the candles

Adrianna about to open her present

I love watching the cousins play together and enjoy the adult conversation. At one point I never thought I'd have a chance to live near family again but I do and I LOVE IT!!!

Happy Birthday Kiddo!

It's still hard to believe that she is 10! Is it really possibly true that we only have 8 more years of rearing this beautiful child before she leaves the nest? Now that thought is just way to scary!

I couldn't imagine our family without this sweet girl. She brightens our day with her serious charm. Her little brother would be lost without her, she is definitely a loving big sister.

HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY ADRIANNA!!