Ever have a moment in life where you feel like you have a glimpse into the future? Well when Alex first told me she was pregnant, I had a glimpse. Alex was 20 when she had Ezra, which I know is young by some standards and not young by others. She was excited and I... Continue Reading →
The dance world was certainly shaken up along with many other extra-curriculars when Covid wiped through. It was 2 years ago that we were in Saint John for our very last in person Dance Competition with a live audience. Last year a couple of the competitions happened, but they were either virtual or on a... Continue Reading →
These two years have certainly flown by and in a blink you have grown so much. I am so thankful for you. You have so much excitement for life. You love the outdoors, buses, trucks, cars, anything with wheels, cats & dogs and all of these amazing kids that enjoy spending time with you. Your... Continue Reading →
One of my favorite birthday celebrations with you, would have to be your Little Ray’s Reptile Party. I’m sure to this day, most people would never believe that you wanted all kinds of reptiles, snakes, a tarantula, etc. at your house for you to hold. I still don’t know what inspired that birthday, but it... Continue Reading →
19 years ago, you were turning 3 and it was our very first birthday celebrating together. Some days it feels like yesterday and other days, many lifetimes ago. You had an excitement for life that was contagious. Big plans, big dreams and lots of stories. Even in that first year, we had many ups and... Continue Reading →
How is it that my future NBA player is a preteen? I’m so thankful for you. I love your competitive drive, even if it does make us a little crazy during games lol. I love your passion for basketball and how hard you work to improve. I love the respect you show for people and... Continue Reading →
A year ago we made the decision to keep our kids home, with the exception of Caile attending one in person class to keep her French Immersion. I never once regretted that decision. No one knows how to navigate a pandemic, so we made the best choices for our family. There were challenges, but overall... Continue Reading →
It hasn’t been a year since Oakley came into our lives, but he is a year old today! It’s hard to believe how quickly the time has gone. Oakley has a unique personality, but don’t they all?! He loves people so much, almost too much at times lol. He is starting to become a bit... Continue Reading →
When I was 17 I hopped on the ferry in Yarmouth and headed for a 2 week vacation to visit my friend from Acadia in Boston. She picked me up in Portland and toured me around for the 2 weeks showing me lots of the city and surrounding areas. During my visit I wanted to... Continue Reading →
I could not be more proud of these 3 amazing kids! They ventured into a very different school year this past year, leaving behind classrooms full of friends, teachers, a structure they were familiar with and all that was familiar to them for a year of homeschool. We made our decisions as a family and... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, our friends, the Fisher's had a cupcake bake off, girls vs boys. My kids loved this idea and since that time wanted us to spend our next rainy day having a similar bake off. Today was the day! We divided into teams. Caile, Sandy & Noah vs Ella & I. We... Continue Reading →
Like everyone else, our family has had to make a lot of big decisions over the past year. My parents live in an apartment within our home and my Mom has an auto-immune disorder, which puts her at a higher risk. No one knows how to properly navigate a pandemic. We each need to do... Continue Reading →
