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Our Family

Friday, July 16, 2010

My new toy

Michael's job has been going really well. He's breaking all sorts of company records. And most importantly our bills are being paid! It was a rough go for awhile. With me being put on bed rest and losing my income which also means me losing Maternity leave. Michael then was layed off from his job and until now hadn't found anything. Anyways that's not the purpose of this post. I do want to add, that I believe we owe the Lord for Michael's success. 3 Months ago we paid our tithing with the last money in our account and didn't know where any more was going to come from. That's where we were blessed and Michael's new business took off. One downside to his success that most of it was in Calgary. So every week for 3 or 4 days we would make the trek up. It was hard on Cameron, the constant change in schedule, not being able to sleep in his own bed, and constantly just being away from home. They only reason we went with Michael is because, I didn't want to be stuck in Nobleford, in case of an emergency. Sure I could ask neighbours/ward members but what if they're not available. Plus I like to go out and do things, not be stuck at home all day. And as much as I love Nobleford, there isn't much to do here.
Another blessing, Michael's grandpa owns a Chevy dealership. We called him up, told him what we were looking for and asked him what he had available........ And it all worked out! I actually got more than I expected! My new toy; a 2003 Chevy venture. Comes with all the bells and whistles you can imagine. Automatic everything, including buttons that open my doors for me! A/C, Cruise control, CD player, DVD player and a huge cargo space plus it seats 9. (can you tell I'm excited?

Now Michael can go to Calgary and we can stay home. I am mobile and he doesn't have to worry about us. But it's been even greater than that. Because we only had the one vehicle juggling between both our schedules was quite the act. And now it doesn't even matter!
I am loving it!




Turning 30

I remember the days when I thought 30 was old. Now I'm there and kids are thinking I'm old. Funny thing is I don't feel it. I still feel like I just turned 20. A rookie in the adult world. they say with age comes wisdom, if that be the case I still have so much to learn.
Turning 30 wasn't as hard as turning 28. Why? I'm not quite sure. Perhaps because I had an ideal of where I wanted my life to be at a certain age and I wasn't there. I felt I had nothing to show for my years. So what makes thirty different? First and most important, I'm a Mom to an amazing baby boy. Who makes me feel like I'm the most important person in the world. I have an amazing husband, who supports me in everything I do, unless it's not a very smart pursuit and then he's there to stop me. He stands by me no matter what and in my opinion that's pretty impressive because I can be pretty crazy(in a fun and also a not so fun way) at times.
I have a home I can call my own. I could go on and be all mushy etc. etc.
I think Tim McGraw's song " My next Thirty years " describes what I'm feeling best.

I think I'll take a moment, celebrate my age
The ending of an era and the turning of a page
Now it's time to focus in on where I go from here
Lord have mercy on my next thirty years

Hey my next thirty years I'm gonna have some fun
Try to forget about all the crazy things I've done
Maybe now I've conquered all my adolescent fears
And I'll do it better in my next thirty years

My next thirty years I'm gonna settle all the scores
Cry a little less, laugh a little more
Find a world of happiness without the hate and fear
Figure out just what I'm doing here
In my next thirty years

Oh my next thirty years, I'm gonna watch my weight
Eat a few more salads and not stay up so late
Drink a little lemonade and not so many beers (Root Beers of course)
Maybe I'll remember my next thirty years

My next thirty years will be the best years of my life
Raise a little family and hang out with my [Husband]
Spend precious moments with the ones that I hold dear
Make up for lost time here, in my next thirty years
In my next thirty years

Cameron's first camping trip

After Canada Day celebration we went camping with Omi and Opa and Uncles Matt and Mikey. At first I didn't think we'd be able to go with them because they were going to glacier park(which by the way happens to be my favourite camping destination). Anyways Michael and my passports had expired and Cameron still needs on. That would have been an extra $200 expense. Luckily (for us) the weather in glacier sucked, so they rerouted to The crown lands down in the pass.
The weather wasn't really ideal for us either but we had fun! Cameron is a natural camper. He was content no matter what we did. If it meant sitting in our lap by the fire or going for a walk in the stroller and best was going to bed. He slept through the whole night! He hadn't done that at home yet! Cameron loves being outdoors, there's just so much to explore. I look forward to many more camping trips!


















Thursday, July 15, 2010

So Busy!

I have about a kazillion posts going on in my head. I have been so busy! When I finally lay my head down at night that's when my brain goes into "compose" mode. I also lost my camera, and I thought, who wants to read a blog without pictures? I sure don't. So fair warning, in the next little while there will be lots of catching up!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Happy Canada Day



Hey,
I'm not a lumberjack, or a Furtrader,
and I don't live in an igloo,
or own a dogsled.
And I don't know Jimmy, Sally or Suzy from Canada,
although I'm certain they're really, really nice.

I have a prime minister... not a president,
I speak English and French, not American
and I pronounce it About, not A-boot.

I can proudly sew my country's flag on my backpack,
I believe in peacekeeping, not policing,
diversity not assimilation,
and that the beaver is a truly proud and noble animal.

A toque is a hat,
a chesterfield is a couch,
and it IS pronounced Zed,
not Zee... ZED!!
Canada is the 2nd largest land mass,
the 1st nation of hockey,
and the best part of North America.

My name is Barb...
and...
I......AM......CANADIAN!

This used to be a Canadian beer commercial, no I don't drink beer but I liked it anyway. While I was serving my mission amongst a horde of Americans, me and my Country were the cause of many jokes. It was all in good humour of course, or was it? maybe they were all secretly jealous that I live in a superior country.

The Foothills Stake in Calgary did a Canada Day Celebration. A mini patriotic ceremony was held. Afterwards it was like a mini carnival with Hot dogs, cake and cotton Candy. Bouncy houses, a fire engine with Fire men, a petting Zoo, face painting, crafts, fishing etc.

Cameron loved his Canada flag, was absolutely adorable with the animals and found the fire truck fascinating.

Happy first Canada Day, my Cameron!