tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41259932548635660802024-03-18T11:05:50.023-07:00Everything "Oh I Know"Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.comBlogger719125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-78585254799773515522024-03-18T11:05:00.000-07:002024-03-18T11:05:15.271-07:00Two Decades Down!<p>This is the Atwood's year of Big Birthdays! Sunday, March 17th was Ashton's 20th birthday. The years, for me, have gone by so quickly. We started the birthday celebrations on Saturday. </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHAjhIkGxT6e8GSvtusqp0L50o4nwKHK8R8HO4K-0t1MAXVvQByT_-0yqYcJir3FTJJFJ0AMvj-gL48KnjtvYlztq_M4ezSoam_F5bfNyYjkJsf0NM3RTXa_LfhIe8it4uHbTkUobnUBbxZ6134qt4AYXDqtm6v-FsSUFQhPGz3wtyZtyiLL-FatS2h8/s1080/IMG_20240317_190402_338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOHAjhIkGxT6e8GSvtusqp0L50o4nwKHK8R8HO4K-0t1MAXVvQByT_-0yqYcJir3FTJJFJ0AMvj-gL48KnjtvYlztq_M4ezSoam_F5bfNyYjkJsf0NM3RTXa_LfhIe8it4uHbTkUobnUBbxZ6134qt4AYXDqtm6v-FsSUFQhPGz3wtyZtyiLL-FatS2h8/w400-h400/IMG_20240317_190402_338.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Ashton decided he would like some lego for his birthday so we headed to the Lego store at the mall. After careful deliberations he came away with a couple of new sets. We also bought him a couple other little gifts, and his sister gave him a big birthday bag full of chocolate and treats.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIML3rbzI5_tKZ9526AXMXkf7FCsVaroQyt9tvsi45zSSXxHxLPFJXLtBOUrhQnh2-9Op0l84AX7AvKayCbCUw78NzYk7r7hxNUO6N7KDqqbMRUhMgnuly95zDWK8_-WHA1vi2c5ag6y-GIkc3L5YKCb8GLPcmcwbkni4j18bxakfKL75KBpxZQAeMoxw/s4032/20240316_134755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIML3rbzI5_tKZ9526AXMXkf7FCsVaroQyt9tvsi45zSSXxHxLPFJXLtBOUrhQnh2-9Op0l84AX7AvKayCbCUw78NzYk7r7hxNUO6N7KDqqbMRUhMgnuly95zDWK8_-WHA1vi2c5ag6y-GIkc3L5YKCb8GLPcmcwbkni4j18bxakfKL75KBpxZQAeMoxw/w300-h400/20240316_134755.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9-chbf5Bi5mai5AdqIo_rq5EEohut8sF9TLr8VZyHroO3-tSnwGD_BE1orFNBCzvVyV9E5ZJNn3Mum0nBgXV4FVv-zZTvxjF-6STOzKSjr6Hx219uh4RTtgm8mAJsfRIahjzmYEBW9z-7i4B-iDxGopWmwNlkuvlcFWTqPj1poZZVP64QkgOHA33Tz8/s4032/20240316_134553.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD9-chbf5Bi5mai5AdqIo_rq5EEohut8sF9TLr8VZyHroO3-tSnwGD_BE1orFNBCzvVyV9E5ZJNn3Mum0nBgXV4FVv-zZTvxjF-6STOzKSjr6Hx219uh4RTtgm8mAJsfRIahjzmYEBW9z-7i4B-iDxGopWmwNlkuvlcFWTqPj1poZZVP64QkgOHA33Tz8/w300-h400/20240316_134553.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>After the mall we headed to Wendy's for burgers, fries and frostys! It was also great that Grandma was able to join us. <br /></p><p>Later that night Ashton, Bowen and Jason went to the cheap theatre to see Robocop (the original). It is fun that the theatre shows old movies and the last two years they've played favorites of Ashton's on the weekend of his birthday.</p><p>On Sunday, his actual birthday, we had breakfast for supper (one of Ashton's favorites). Pancakes, with whipped cream, berries, and syrup; with bacon, sausages and eggs.</p><p>No celebration is complete without a DQ birthday cake!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb92PmC_v-DV5C_kk7tzD1k8xnIy8oDYp_Jt5JF0LClcbMjtUpRFRgvLExAWRBYx0aLl87iAlpRTd-GDcl8q2Zyk3Zs8Ja6DIB0A7GKbx-gK5SzISDuJlwVd6BA87IpEHNpBGLQahmUV1JUAm-3Dq326praFbV8CmZ0PJPtMtcdOk4yzAPsVenHOO-qF0/s4032/20240317_192308.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb92PmC_v-DV5C_kk7tzD1k8xnIy8oDYp_Jt5JF0LClcbMjtUpRFRgvLExAWRBYx0aLl87iAlpRTd-GDcl8q2Zyk3Zs8Ja6DIB0A7GKbx-gK5SzISDuJlwVd6BA87IpEHNpBGLQahmUV1JUAm-3Dq326praFbV8CmZ0PJPtMtcdOk4yzAPsVenHOO-qF0/w300-h400/20240317_192308.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Happy Birthday Ashton! We are so proud of you. You are an amazing young man. We hope you have a fantastic year, and we look forward to seeing all the things you will accomplish in the future.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-53212735577019028862024-02-28T10:46:00.000-08:002024-02-28T10:46:48.175-08:00A Big Birthday for Bowen<p>This past weekend was Bowen's 18th!!! birthday! I can't believe he is 18. The years are going by so quickly. Bowen is an amazing young man. He's smart, kind, funny, sensitive, loving, and a loyal friend. I can't wait to see all the things he will accomplish. </p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizuqLP_Y8gmzA-DU096mG9jY6zJjn0uvOeofkTJ_EF9zdXu7tnt3KD5w24b9ColrFo84mP75gluONbcFN1IdWSFNOvnBp_InLNJwliet_9GrEbjVl4SezyYkstqLpbACQqt32QIEhX2GmN8WqT4IoU1Sj-3MCnmr9X1RtjG6MaoVFNVOcgCFt0sLMU9kg/s1080/IMG_20240226_104317_405.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizuqLP_Y8gmzA-DU096mG9jY6zJjn0uvOeofkTJ_EF9zdXu7tnt3KD5w24b9ColrFo84mP75gluONbcFN1IdWSFNOvnBp_InLNJwliet_9GrEbjVl4SezyYkstqLpbACQqt32QIEhX2GmN8WqT4IoU1Sj-3MCnmr9X1RtjG6MaoVFNVOcgCFt0sLMU9kg/w400-h400/IMG_20240226_104317_405.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>He started his birthday celebrations with a gaming and pizza party hosted by one of his friends. We went for dinner to Red Lobster with Grandma, opened presents and had chocolate dessert. Then on his actual birthday the day started with eggs benedict and ended with his favorite meal - butter chicken. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdC60WG-5KacTEQNkN_6yxWJTSf5Wu3HlUMCllffYAhidDI24fpHUkfCrBmcb6G7CWDd0hOFkHMG8fEXuMe1t8QSCoSxevOYfd7na2Id02shlHLG5zPC-i5W88pL8u4TpcNZQRYQt24Z5BKzAaWmPqGHo9CDcmT8kYYFTEnBcK5V5igvjRe9gGK7RLai4/s4032/20240225_143829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdC60WG-5KacTEQNkN_6yxWJTSf5Wu3HlUMCllffYAhidDI24fpHUkfCrBmcb6G7CWDd0hOFkHMG8fEXuMe1t8QSCoSxevOYfd7na2Id02shlHLG5zPC-i5W88pL8u4TpcNZQRYQt24Z5BKzAaWmPqGHo9CDcmT8kYYFTEnBcK5V5igvjRe9gGK7RLai4/w300-h400/20240225_143829.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXIBeQePJ5-8Ui6I3fRjRG3NE6qv50kLJg6ZRV_3aqKWhiz5VOcwtjlR0TBSDEt591S_MF4gfkWMh7IAE0vtyamnye1kznobpo_ZyOOsbmUSXvU0YFxr4uz3PAm-wNYAuHDLVc4xEkoDTH6xVvH3LzBP0yUqRC3t8aTA1yd8pebjRKPMBaih_9jaW11jM/s4032/20240225_143734.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXIBeQePJ5-8Ui6I3fRjRG3NE6qv50kLJg6ZRV_3aqKWhiz5VOcwtjlR0TBSDEt591S_MF4gfkWMh7IAE0vtyamnye1kznobpo_ZyOOsbmUSXvU0YFxr4uz3PAm-wNYAuHDLVc4xEkoDTH6xVvH3LzBP0yUqRC3t8aTA1yd8pebjRKPMBaih_9jaW11jM/w300-h400/20240225_143734.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOr20gkVUSMHFMO5DEyCu6E9JU-Zp5_FRm4eT1eKGbeE3KQZxBSGbdwdKDxbZNccGs-Dlx5tOEG2_2pgi2kcjmFSDEu0ZaPoIdTY4MikXFVvXIpX7wuBvVmHfN6U6-bwlhJ_hafj_kwon877WJn3ar_xfRlRi__BB0YAzb3IfA6N_7j5jJsvD_k1z2zn8/s4032/20240226_080253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOr20gkVUSMHFMO5DEyCu6E9JU-Zp5_FRm4eT1eKGbeE3KQZxBSGbdwdKDxbZNccGs-Dlx5tOEG2_2pgi2kcjmFSDEu0ZaPoIdTY4MikXFVvXIpX7wuBvVmHfN6U6-bwlhJ_hafj_kwon877WJn3ar_xfRlRi__BB0YAzb3IfA6N_7j5jJsvD_k1z2zn8/w300-h400/20240226_080253.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhboVi7gFcoiEqdYjmQXa2LSTqmAPYmIbDMYP0qWPrCggxoSM-HPhCkdIzrmlUTkjEBy8QFKeMu4Q_k6gVfS8rKi_dItRXbHBDoxPj1ROT6OpGZd2t_AND6Ky8jOTF5qvN_HkIZXs29hf5jXYlPGcNhJRyYLVGFJ5WflSmyqs7qLfQ-S1eaazGxKfJ71uk/s4032/20240226_175123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhboVi7gFcoiEqdYjmQXa2LSTqmAPYmIbDMYP0qWPrCggxoSM-HPhCkdIzrmlUTkjEBy8QFKeMu4Q_k6gVfS8rKi_dItRXbHBDoxPj1ROT6OpGZd2t_AND6Ky8jOTF5qvN_HkIZXs29hf5jXYlPGcNhJRyYLVGFJ5WflSmyqs7qLfQ-S1eaazGxKfJ71uk/w300-h400/20240226_175123.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>I hope you had a fantastic birthday and that this year will be one of the best!<br /></p>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-32106440958387647142024-02-10T22:21:00.000-08:002024-02-10T22:21:46.435-08:00Sign Dilemma<p> So for Jason's birthday on January 18th I hung a little Happy Birthday sign in our family room.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALVrGSvADWcjVEMA6q2Vvg0dnMs88TxvSgGnxhiY8eLePd2BgEUtCwmQSgkC7dmGTsmIAGlZqDjM72Bco8b5rnIfSJTe_LpqLTE4WEGqzrFANsk8e_DSbrI65oRQJuWzeOd8KtFFkjI55t6jsYmrtBCeaiL3JQwVK49JMyQxFufnE7ufLQ0R1kunmXQo/s4032/20240208_090223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALVrGSvADWcjVEMA6q2Vvg0dnMs88TxvSgGnxhiY8eLePd2BgEUtCwmQSgkC7dmGTsmIAGlZqDjM72Bco8b5rnIfSJTe_LpqLTE4WEGqzrFANsk8e_DSbrI65oRQJuWzeOd8KtFFkjI55t6jsYmrtBCeaiL3JQwVK49JMyQxFufnE7ufLQ0R1kunmXQo/w300-h400/20240208_090223.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>It is now February 10th and it is still hanging there.</p><p>So now my question is - Bowen's birthday is on February 26th - do I take the sign down now and then hang it again in 16 days?</p><p>So if I decide to just keep it there until Bowen's birthday, do I take it down after that or leave it up for Ashton's birthday 27 days later? </p><p>If I keep it up until Ashton's birthday, then do I take it down, or leave it up until Cadence's birthday 14 days later? <br /></p><p>Then lastly if I keep it up until Cadence's birthday do I take it down, or leave it up until Kenny's birth anniversary and Daisy's birthday 25 days later?</p><p>I think I'll just leave it up until birthday season is over in May.</p><p>Haha! What do you think?<br /></p>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-21105826831610681422024-01-31T13:11:00.000-08:002024-01-31T13:11:03.097-08:00Milestone Birthday<p>January 18th Jason turned 50!!</p><p>I wanted to plan something big but with time and budget constraints those plans will need to wait a bit. The day of his birthday we had dinner together as a family and opened presents. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXjmwQdz08GM5CnUPQ4qhg44w6iZ6hyphenhyphen9f_BCwwQKtG4aMxLjMn7_CDoumjWkl0W6ispLgNHZTmCXTw3NDS8muFnHPP03JEIwA-9p3IlKXh3E2CR7t8oOzJ0vRBZ4HEwVgsFawkFdkRMXxUZDNvMrka-Yh1-EfVr2F6iLgOLQoAWQIZhFUY4CJaq3_Y1NQ/s4032/20240118_174134.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXjmwQdz08GM5CnUPQ4qhg44w6iZ6hyphenhyphen9f_BCwwQKtG4aMxLjMn7_CDoumjWkl0W6ispLgNHZTmCXTw3NDS8muFnHPP03JEIwA-9p3IlKXh3E2CR7t8oOzJ0vRBZ4HEwVgsFawkFdkRMXxUZDNvMrka-Yh1-EfVr2F6iLgOLQoAWQIZhFUY4CJaq3_Y1NQ/w300-h400/20240118_174134.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>He got a 1974 T-shirt, new ear buds and tickets to a National Geographic Live about the Wild Cats of India.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4mUE6YDhT2fwEgj3lDXRsjwRezCMukWJEwsywYemOKV15B8_YPc7lDsKgTpEnRfj5HaQUa6SqxbvWYks96c4AwrNpHC5_6zx78-QbXHWYteizVkQlNSUXzGHFB7gGVs_orGhiyoI42qUMlQFZ_8CSOuk4BkH46jLNo6za8SnA3UMQl3IT1BsW6i0pwM/s2220/Screenshot_20240131-135436_Amazon%20Shopping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2220" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4mUE6YDhT2fwEgj3lDXRsjwRezCMukWJEwsywYemOKV15B8_YPc7lDsKgTpEnRfj5HaQUa6SqxbvWYks96c4AwrNpHC5_6zx78-QbXHWYteizVkQlNSUXzGHFB7gGVs_orGhiyoI42qUMlQFZ_8CSOuk4BkH46jLNo6za8SnA3UMQl3IT1BsW6i0pwM/w195-h400/Screenshot_20240131-135436_Amazon%20Shopping.jpg" width="195" /></a></div><p>After I finished teaching for the evening we had birthday cake and then Jason and I went to the movie The Abyss at the cheap theatre.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4eBoK5bfAge_i1y4fzHrb2K-vCL6SBiVLrku0dYAxy1k1tJBENhl2xsc6Z_5qn52dytXNigmB6BCFh-0dtvqhbqZQSWifynhM7IAgFb8tabHT4dnfpOc9nRgJ9gg942smnr9j_vKwSktin-yPllZlk-WV9jdsjapnGDT8hyphenhyphenJBAmzwl-lEKDuUOQPkrs/s4032/20240118_194519.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI4eBoK5bfAge_i1y4fzHrb2K-vCL6SBiVLrku0dYAxy1k1tJBENhl2xsc6Z_5qn52dytXNigmB6BCFh-0dtvqhbqZQSWifynhM7IAgFb8tabHT4dnfpOc9nRgJ9gg942smnr9j_vKwSktin-yPllZlk-WV9jdsjapnGDT8hyphenhyphenJBAmzwl-lEKDuUOQPkrs/w300-h400/20240118_194519.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>This past Monday I took Jason to the show on Wild Cats at the Jack Singer Concert Hall. It was actually really good. Informational and the speaker was very engaging and entertaining. The presenter Sandesh Kadur is a photographer for National Geographic. The pictures and videos he showed were amazing.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhBBVtDjVpk14IAxPsGSCgcp8FW71K1tSorgoy72vUBmVtTX1Z04grhj-Pz-Ys4g7KyV6eGygufAdvFZZqVzNBMHNRQbR00-H6jiM3ubDF5MVQJR1LBwuWRNQLxMYv-HPnAznB6-kiOxg6dVzyYb7L3jXJDntiIOZ97-cFJ1QryX9btXVErr6gWowXI0/s4032/20240129_184947.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmhBBVtDjVpk14IAxPsGSCgcp8FW71K1tSorgoy72vUBmVtTX1Z04grhj-Pz-Ys4g7KyV6eGygufAdvFZZqVzNBMHNRQbR00-H6jiM3ubDF5MVQJR1LBwuWRNQLxMYv-HPnAznB6-kiOxg6dVzyYb7L3jXJDntiIOZ97-cFJ1QryX9btXVErr6gWowXI0/w300-h400/20240129_184947.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ3VYmuyWGWl0yXkPSicZqj0ge0UhvNkL8Xvj_wZJiXnxmoazXo4ItJwGLSow5QKQltOAUtexmkKM3kPJ7oZXVNilQYOkLsYnTYkHQiQ7fsAOkvmbeLkOtRnZ4TrdZMb-EXQsbd2b7RjJBprwWNWbskTW8pEZyp6pX_sjVr-Eem4E4o6yHcyPHKXORH8Y/s2640/20240129_184928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2640" data-original-width="1980" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ3VYmuyWGWl0yXkPSicZqj0ge0UhvNkL8Xvj_wZJiXnxmoazXo4ItJwGLSow5QKQltOAUtexmkKM3kPJ7oZXVNilQYOkLsYnTYkHQiQ7fsAOkvmbeLkOtRnZ4TrdZMb-EXQsbd2b7RjJBprwWNWbskTW8pEZyp6pX_sjVr-Eem4E4o6yHcyPHKXORH8Y/w300-h400/20240129_184928.jpg" width="300" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Birthday Jason! I'm so lucky you are mine and hope this year is your best one yet. <br /></div>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-29919719146098333452024-01-27T17:55:00.000-08:002024-01-27T17:55:22.071-08:00Dinner and a Show<p>Well, I'm in just under the wire to do a blog post this week.</p><p>I had a great girl's afternoon with my cousin Sheri today. As a Christmas gift I said I would treat her to dinner and theatre tickets. So today we went for brunch and then to the show "Meteor Shower" at Theatre Calgary.</p><p>Brunch was good. I had eggs benedict. I love eggs benedict. It is definitely my go to breakfast out selection. Then we headed to the matinee showing. It was fun to have time together to catch up and chat. Doesn't really matter what we are doing Sheri and I always seem to have a good time. Every time we get together I always think why don't we do this more often, but then life is busy and we have a tough time finding time. Definitely should make it more of a priority!</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuLs_varFE_acLvL6FSA95gX2KSfuYT3gDpaPPM_LpRA00lAD1E4gNLHM_YkrF21My0v834_VnBYAFOaPTgQbXVOfdJBl-IveSNcwfVmMdsr3eAB3Dt55bew2PukCs2lrSe32hHYLni2RDTmBzEtBAtsxFME-SBPyjt4-zgyPR7_dzcwFv4TxngVF-qI/s1024/IMG_8611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfuLs_varFE_acLvL6FSA95gX2KSfuYT3gDpaPPM_LpRA00lAD1E4gNLHM_YkrF21My0v834_VnBYAFOaPTgQbXVOfdJBl-IveSNcwfVmMdsr3eAB3Dt55bew2PukCs2lrSe32hHYLni2RDTmBzEtBAtsxFME-SBPyjt4-zgyPR7_dzcwFv4TxngVF-qI/w300-h400/IMG_8611.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJFV1xEL6RN-9bBvCec1wz_U76P_OjmJ5DIidhofjg6PZr0mWkRxbjD2MCvewDrpWH7wxEyyLL1yo8E88ASHYiDIUjHoUMxQb9zmQ8CljF6WeruRJ-cYYyLtTF53VGp0C4GWrwESR2JY0Ts5h5KQfMtHRz_X_uBGdNG2j6DxPAn-ITciT-xo5nhPwitY/s4032/20240127_134834.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJFV1xEL6RN-9bBvCec1wz_U76P_OjmJ5DIidhofjg6PZr0mWkRxbjD2MCvewDrpWH7wxEyyLL1yo8E88ASHYiDIUjHoUMxQb9zmQ8CljF6WeruRJ-cYYyLtTF53VGp0C4GWrwESR2JY0Ts5h5KQfMtHRz_X_uBGdNG2j6DxPAn-ITciT-xo5nhPwitY/w300-h400/20240127_134834.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>It was an insane and zany show written by the Wild and Crazy guy Steve Martin. Not quite what I was expecting but I had a good time and enjoyed it.</p><p>Sheri had grabbed Crumbl cookies on the way so we enjoyed that treat afterwards. I hadn't tried out the new store in Quarry Park yet. Delicious!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRNZ0qFzOyDUS_Mjzw3thDg-HCWaSxVj8jWs-36Ti30FJJvnxMOUYB_bH9GcBFo44WQe8GXopY3l3GOXvzyKuFytn6Yi_NGQQSnBAGlGwILFF1oSyo1I4x9QCFC5xeFNNdJoTobIzyTYbdVNtP0KxnVD6_n7YFOyku1XHMM4QQ1iDrqMK05po1EM_5XI/s4032/20240127_152820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwRNZ0qFzOyDUS_Mjzw3thDg-HCWaSxVj8jWs-36Ti30FJJvnxMOUYB_bH9GcBFo44WQe8GXopY3l3GOXvzyKuFytn6Yi_NGQQSnBAGlGwILFF1oSyo1I4x9QCFC5xeFNNdJoTobIzyTYbdVNtP0KxnVD6_n7YFOyku1XHMM4QQ1iDrqMK05po1EM_5XI/w300-h400/20240127_152820.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIJJh8Lj2ZwcAprit5uGhlLls-YgbAijdNDZ8DKv_ER43MOxy4YORGD2qaw2Hdb7On2L1v0jRjGhWublDedfuVDC1EViA8w6ZtkqFWf6X2GaAoZ7O-h2w5TuF9Mbt-OL4glGlfDUNcf2GbvQDXZgigXe55I4m0MmTImXRQ0tLK77IqbMi-D0RHDvnHO8/s4032/20240127_152835.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRIJJh8Lj2ZwcAprit5uGhlLls-YgbAijdNDZ8DKv_ER43MOxy4YORGD2qaw2Hdb7On2L1v0jRjGhWublDedfuVDC1EViA8w6ZtkqFWf6X2GaAoZ7O-h2w5TuF9Mbt-OL4glGlfDUNcf2GbvQDXZgigXe55I4m0MmTImXRQ0tLK77IqbMi-D0RHDvnHO8/w300-h400/20240127_152835.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Thanks Sheri for our fun afternoon. Til our next adventure.<br /></p>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-50468429057158567962024-01-17T20:44:00.000-08:002024-01-17T20:44:27.235-08:00The One Time I Caught Something<p>Saturday morning I was getting ready to attend a baptism and was curling my hair. I had my hand above my head and some how lost grip on the curling iron and dropped it. </p><p>I was worried about it landing in my lap and instinct kicked in. For one of the first times in my life I caught it - unfortunately it was the hot barrel end. I screamed and jumped up off the chair I was sitting on and dropped the curling iron, it briefly hit my left hand and as I jumped to the side it fell to the floor.</p><p>I ran to my bathroom and started running cool water onto my hand. Burns are the worst. It was so painful. I can't imagine the pain people who have severe burns experience. I thought of Stephanie Nielsen, blogger and author who was burned in a plane crash with her husband. Over 80% of her body was burned. The pain must have been excruciating.</p><p>I unfortunately had to skip the baptism as I kept water running on my hand while my family headed for the church. After about 30 minutes it was still hurting so I kept it in a pitcher of water for another hour of so and then switched to my water bottle full of ice water which I held for the rest of the day. Switching out the water and ice frequently.</p><p>This was how my hand looked before I finally wrapped it before heading to bed. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlb3YNFFRyAbgw00CcBGXwf3jHh6cJvAP9uExmuGkNnIN4gF1dYnQuPV324n2BafZNY6cVsHgHDL2OJQYDLA2-Z7ummaE4mN2E6sCR0mspXgRwFTO6r2Lu3-ELXjrv1aztC-jKAWDxg4F07lcR9eLb5RtThXXEbDBJ77oztYd3Zrp8eW-2BF2gnoXYks/s4032/20240113_112907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSlb3YNFFRyAbgw00CcBGXwf3jHh6cJvAP9uExmuGkNnIN4gF1dYnQuPV324n2BafZNY6cVsHgHDL2OJQYDLA2-Z7ummaE4mN2E6sCR0mspXgRwFTO6r2Lu3-ELXjrv1aztC-jKAWDxg4F07lcR9eLb5RtThXXEbDBJ77oztYd3Zrp8eW-2BF2gnoXYks/w300-h400/20240113_112907.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOouODeFiGKKmIkjEeOFJ_vc1cP0tWuM5uqucjOiSmyvSk5rxfldm8iQeSFFScVHVil0S2qdEhjs0DbZArYHlFl5xiBvrIFkwDFRG4-F1qDQv3DeMSwDU7m9j93uK59rhvj1dKlj0-fkSYuTYZB4wfPIMMuYffRyYJdFvFnena000znHhjh_DHtzYoYQ/s4032/20240113_132216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOouODeFiGKKmIkjEeOFJ_vc1cP0tWuM5uqucjOiSmyvSk5rxfldm8iQeSFFScVHVil0S2qdEhjs0DbZArYHlFl5xiBvrIFkwDFRG4-F1qDQv3DeMSwDU7m9j93uK59rhvj1dKlj0-fkSYuTYZB4wfPIMMuYffRyYJdFvFnena000znHhjh_DHtzYoYQ/w300-h400/20240113_132216.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>I think the first aid efforts paid off as it has been feeling a lot better. Big improvements just a couple days later.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5VCgxUCnSpOnOUYZUIiCfKrOmi1ihCqCko0rVieDDgvEMa-2fWjj67jdGLQkPW6WxpxE2LOZmYCrJGHzzW5-KNWpmobLepXB6hTzrHmWgwcCz475tAxzoBAJrN6jlzv9Slfh93okvBG_BkZsWueXNU6ODjXzXWyWK4XxFG35YPGOEvADwZ4_EeDR6SY/s4032/20240115_101349.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5VCgxUCnSpOnOUYZUIiCfKrOmi1ihCqCko0rVieDDgvEMa-2fWjj67jdGLQkPW6WxpxE2LOZmYCrJGHzzW5-KNWpmobLepXB6hTzrHmWgwcCz475tAxzoBAJrN6jlzv9Slfh93okvBG_BkZsWueXNU6ODjXzXWyWK4XxFG35YPGOEvADwZ4_EeDR6SY/w300-h400/20240115_101349.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTcr0rT7I-qKk14VZXcd17-cnki8lUhgEvWjf1kbwrpC-yre5crY9hZRqbrY86lxTdHYwn-MhlOBbr6o9dE7inGEm41-DjW9ev3jSDOTOmrPIWnJi6M12L2EBEv8Qw7sFNi50AtsrVMgD1DLh5xClKJ3yNCjxeKvd48DK2KXVBxk0-ISRpxfSE0Adue90/s4032/20240115_102011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTcr0rT7I-qKk14VZXcd17-cnki8lUhgEvWjf1kbwrpC-yre5crY9hZRqbrY86lxTdHYwn-MhlOBbr6o9dE7inGEm41-DjW9ev3jSDOTOmrPIWnJi6M12L2EBEv8Qw7sFNi50AtsrVMgD1DLh5xClKJ3yNCjxeKvd48DK2KXVBxk0-ISRpxfSE0Adue90/w300-h400/20240115_102011.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Next time I drop something I'll just let it fall.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-28603065010834939882024-01-11T10:48:00.000-08:002024-01-11T10:48:41.432-08:00Graduation 2022<p>Time goes by so quickly. Ashton graduated from JCS High School in May of 2022. We are proud of Ashton for reaching this milestone. High School was no easy feat with typical teenager struggles, and Covid and additional challenges that came along with it. <br /></p><p>Almost 700 graduates, school teachers, administrators and family and friends congregated for the ceremony at the University of Calgary Campus on May 24th, 2022. It was exciting to be among such a large group.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgid95tk45ye4r8_j3LEuhQNOLE_Rip-vrUO-7lvCsN50HvYgHcjVmh2iz1J9wJxdsnAo8RAaOJXXzj_2-GWR4og5-AE1fcBnQfhEx6b67vuyyK7Cdn7lSH2oi62DA27v9Y2dlNov5u7sTKSQ9LD4aPDuR-qZG-VGEDhdzG2QDf-RBuBo9dbCQGB5HKb3g/s4032/20220524_091415.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgid95tk45ye4r8_j3LEuhQNOLE_Rip-vrUO-7lvCsN50HvYgHcjVmh2iz1J9wJxdsnAo8RAaOJXXzj_2-GWR4og5-AE1fcBnQfhEx6b67vuyyK7Cdn7lSH2oi62DA27v9Y2dlNov5u7sTKSQ9LD4aPDuR-qZG-VGEDhdzG2QDf-RBuBo9dbCQGB5HKb3g/w400-h300/20220524_091415.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9MmRMdVRqTzjJWmc7ugu59BSAPpvXcFNVo88k54xFhND-FKRXHNV6gWRF8ll1iwAlf64BWz9MHPjMnIbG1BbOqPgZ0GqT1ZYeQSvqLn2FSj2rDtd04A7-TOZhLEDa35C7v4Wquhopfid-2zIpQTaYgqQTgMyBMvLpzF09PsJ7tWw1HMGemWewyCz0kGA/s2386/IMG_0636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We think you are amazing and we look forward to seeing what things you will be able to accomplish and achieve in the future.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7gyM4zqdrFrUHvUyJsbwvIt-44hRS1P2znwHh6GIlQEVUQuIQu8FiFJ6A2ceAJ1lLwBiCIwvMEE4blARkyIQ2WfFVD2cyt5UHrmhWEJZLhFdhCl06Nlww-nSuDnb2aNZPG5heDE13Qi4KaQ0WlkNzvpZaW8_xjWUVDw0lk9N6rwpCI4vHoSZ9Eeb0R70/s4032/20220524_124926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7gyM4zqdrFrUHvUyJsbwvIt-44hRS1P2znwHh6GIlQEVUQuIQu8FiFJ6A2ceAJ1lLwBiCIwvMEE4blARkyIQ2WfFVD2cyt5UHrmhWEJZLhFdhCl06Nlww-nSuDnb2aNZPG5heDE13Qi4KaQ0WlkNzvpZaW8_xjWUVDw0lk9N6rwpCI4vHoSZ9Eeb0R70/w300-h400/20220524_124926.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-r_eSUn0ftmRZMqi6YlAdng7Bv8Tzd1Du9-VQXUsopIoqoVAoc_EbxKe_RSBI5j_QFgmy_hsD0uad0K_2oM1okAz3dpUFkrA4p0OvK3QcBQvFWzHyI8bpgfJsV1cimYtxUBdkOQzpNP1Wb4e4Ahbi1liQwQxyQEJS2jJO6B3civ46ncWmuCc6kOqLos/s4032/20220524_125018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-r_eSUn0ftmRZMqi6YlAdng7Bv8Tzd1Du9-VQXUsopIoqoVAoc_EbxKe_RSBI5j_QFgmy_hsD0uad0K_2oM1okAz3dpUFkrA4p0OvK3QcBQvFWzHyI8bpgfJsV1cimYtxUBdkOQzpNP1Wb4e4Ahbi1liQwQxyQEJS2jJO6B3civ46ncWmuCc6kOqLos/w300-h400/20220524_125018.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVM2msUGT2W7YD5OPqM4mjMLEyc7YyqGiGA-zf0hXJdGR95vgjQ-3ZN4VvQZLEGf55ZDNg9WbV3hMoe3RmT72k2Ls6v_8B6jLK81FvU6fsOCtBb07KyxZCZB0-JGrnwTLkPn5__ZNdDwokrDFP7yCBMGCdNj-KfVl3vzlp_HKnEhX0rzgCsQPMiirt6lI/s4032/20220524_125000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVM2msUGT2W7YD5OPqM4mjMLEyc7YyqGiGA-zf0hXJdGR95vgjQ-3ZN4VvQZLEGf55ZDNg9WbV3hMoe3RmT72k2Ls6v_8B6jLK81FvU6fsOCtBb07KyxZCZB0-JGrnwTLkPn5__ZNdDwokrDFP7yCBMGCdNj-KfVl3vzlp_HKnEhX0rzgCsQPMiirt6lI/w300-h400/20220524_125000.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-74818653144919680942024-01-10T12:28:00.000-08:002024-01-10T12:28:11.162-08:00Cadence's Special Day<p>To backtrack a bit today, Cadence turned 8 years old on April 7th 2022. 8 years old in our church is a special age as it is when you can choose to be baptized as a member of the church. Cadence chose April 9th, 2022 as the day she would be baptized. We held a lovely, intimate baptism at our church building here in Calgary and then had family and friends over for a luncheon at our home.</p><p>Cadence asked me to braid her hair so it would be easier to take care of after her baptism It turned out so cute.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRy6eW47g4QhxHw44fGOWclLSlzQA2Zf4SREYt7yTN5IPPxzEo2l7GyH2SshGOcF3VlJJgbkVyIa8svkv7zj_3rodXiBOrby7L3VG9bI4rXlcJFu_bqYWxh2feHNcrruFZgoxsZvAZSdJFbltRRuft0HDIjYmfpx5vNhWecyqvoNXwJwEs-QQ0qqV83AA/s4032/20220409_091920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRy6eW47g4QhxHw44fGOWclLSlzQA2Zf4SREYt7yTN5IPPxzEo2l7GyH2SshGOcF3VlJJgbkVyIa8svkv7zj_3rodXiBOrby7L3VG9bI4rXlcJFu_bqYWxh2feHNcrruFZgoxsZvAZSdJFbltRRuft0HDIjYmfpx5vNhWecyqvoNXwJwEs-QQ0qqV83AA/w300-h400/20220409_091920.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>Cadence was baptized by her father, her brothers witnessed, her grandma and Uncle Jared gave talks and Cadence and I sang a duet. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9EuoVegvwBvhczWV8Hq_DaSXl3g5jqn_SijJG7w7Q-GgGxna8W-ykufuGODsV7XxXKBzEyyitqYvSj0-rLH9rIj7KAB2f2SHhA7ljHlR3hSJJDvgP6TO0umfSB1U5Ko2NJfCw0GssuZdT0pyUhZhEh09d5_PTuIqglDcPHpFL3jYyFj6DCycNCK2gnqc/w300-h400/20220409_140620.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>A special day for a special girl. So proud of our little girl who is growing up way too fast.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUr_DsHduV3vj9DPEZK9BPoMi0Sh44CU_mL_1sI_DKzwXBTOrUFPgBvaX0l_qhu34-Up96o6fI6DU1IGhSUdC4wYm0wfZF-6Da8Yc-6Ivy3zOQeivr1rNVwSf-k_b2bObpah_VcoeA3ZEkpseU1lYC4KBjzTLERNxasycyNno4ku5MG4C3G4TEK5VKf4/s4032/20220409_121004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLUr_DsHduV3vj9DPEZK9BPoMi0Sh44CU_mL_1sI_DKzwXBTOrUFPgBvaX0l_qhu34-Up96o6fI6DU1IGhSUdC4wYm0wfZF-6Da8Yc-6Ivy3zOQeivr1rNVwSf-k_b2bObpah_VcoeA3ZEkpseU1lYC4KBjzTLERNxasycyNno4ku5MG4C3G4TEK5VKf4/w300-h400/20220409_121004.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-82914700674309394762024-01-08T10:00:00.000-08:002024-01-08T10:00:01.905-08:00New Year, New Goals<p> Happy New Year!</p><p>I was at my mom's ward a couple weeks ago and my sister in law Amber gave an excellent talk on goal setting. So I've decided since it's a new year that I would try and set some New Year Resolutions. One suggestion Amber gave was to make realistic goals, and to not try and set to many goals for yourself. So here goes, my 2024 goals.</p><p>1. DAILY STUDY<br /></p><p>In my church we have a home/church study program and this year it is on the Book of Mormon. I must admit I didn't do a very good job with my home study last year. So my first goal for this year is to study each morning for a minimum of 15 - 30 minutes. I also want to do better with a once a week study as a family as well.<br /></p><p>2. UPDATE MY BLOG</p><p>I don't keep a journal, and feel like I should be keeping a record of myself and my family. My second goal is to keep this blog more up to date. I have a lot of backtracking to do. I set the goal of blogging at least once a week, at least until I feel like I am caught up and then perhaps move to blogging once a month.<br /></p><p>2. INCREASE HEALTH AND CONTINUE TO LOSE WEIGHT</p><p>Now I've set this goal a lot! But here is my plan. Since June I've lost 50 pounds and I would like to lose at least another 50 this year. I've been tracking all my calories, and drinking at least 50 - 72 ounces of water a day. To these goals I'd like to add more exercise. I'm going to start by walking Daisy daily (once this recent cold snap is over). </p><p>I looked for a picture of me to show where I started and honestly there are hardly any pictures of me over the past few years. Here is one from Ashton's graduation (June 2022 - blog post to come in the near future), I'm probably at about my heaviest here.</p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLA34HHw-uFVpTdFreFCugozDcfIvzJUzlwIniGVS8GvRz36jXy7ulSYVDPLydNzk8n9gVF_jc6Z-W__P8DLi8qZZjPOUKGUs4gMkLicET36weI-P4Jl0_-QuZGQkZhRcXFHRRjnbdpm4MGDVdCsTBnwJdu-cB3ziPj8tgfmdKLVlcR4jLadFVKrVZasM/s1080/FB_IMG_1704733402283.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLA34HHw-uFVpTdFreFCugozDcfIvzJUzlwIniGVS8GvRz36jXy7ulSYVDPLydNzk8n9gVF_jc6Z-W__P8DLi8qZZjPOUKGUs4gMkLicET36weI-P4Jl0_-QuZGQkZhRcXFHRRjnbdpm4MGDVdCsTBnwJdu-cB3ziPj8tgfmdKLVlcR4jLadFVKrVZasM/w400-h400/FB_IMG_1704733402283.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>And here is our family photo this Christmas 2023. A ways to go but I'm happy about the progress I have made. Honestly the biggest thing for me is how much better I am feeling. I have more energy, stamina, and mentally feel so much better as well.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXPG-_BEY3p1j9PH8OI6djcnD-kjVnvppuKiZ-JzQFex8bhJzg95EWpKW9kiykqtyCamL81tpaK2QYo0d4AtXLiWiOwldvR1NuBZI7X-VVtIPh65Y_v2pG1nDrzJ6LjGfjNJoRzqYuDJNJpGcGhPHQO_rhNlf2hyphenhyphen65WolrD6OzLVwDma3aS_Bi4giuj8U/s4032/1702529774587_IMG_0591.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXPG-_BEY3p1j9PH8OI6djcnD-kjVnvppuKiZ-JzQFex8bhJzg95EWpKW9kiykqtyCamL81tpaK2QYo0d4AtXLiWiOwldvR1NuBZI7X-VVtIPh65Y_v2pG1nDrzJ6LjGfjNJoRzqYuDJNJpGcGhPHQO_rhNlf2hyphenhyphen65WolrD6OzLVwDma3aS_Bi4giuj8U/w400-h300/1702529774587_IMG_0591.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>So I think I'll start with these 3 goals and see how it goes. I'll be back to report in a couple months on my progress.<br /></p>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-56938581606488405432022-02-25T14:23:00.001-08:002022-02-25T14:23:44.060-08:00Daisy, our Support DogDaisy has never been trained as a support dog but she sure comes by it honestly when it comes to Jason. Jason had back surgery on February 17th. He was supposed to be in the hospital for 2 - 3 days but instead they sent him home the following day. The surgeon was very pleased with how the surgery went and felt Jason was strong enough to come home. Recovery will be painful and slow but he is making good progress so far.<div><br /></div><div>Daisy's favorite person in the whole world is Jason. She eagerly awaits his arrival home every day and can barely contain her excitement when he finally arrives. She whines for him to sit down so she can lavish him with kisses and cuddles.</div><div><br /></div><div>Since Jason's surgery I think she can sense something is wrong and she barely leaves his side. I don't know how she knows he is home (usually he leaves before she wakes up) but every morning she'll go out for her morning bathroom break and then run up the stairs and whimper at our bedroom door until I let her in to see Jason. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsJHI-2AdEtwilmxj1bicHhUJGw64pIilSy-JMVVDr4oZqJ29u_26uooTiXNLwmcTFUC_OOOWNU5RGp-Uz1Ay2hR01jlo2R1L80ycsacmgMu3EV3kTJRX-fgv76JTXoAuHBgrD0g5le9qnuembeWOf-NYko_yMJ9h2E3tRhtvEk19EYTyO_qJqnGZO=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsJHI-2AdEtwilmxj1bicHhUJGw64pIilSy-JMVVDr4oZqJ29u_26uooTiXNLwmcTFUC_OOOWNU5RGp-Uz1Ay2hR01jlo2R1L80ycsacmgMu3EV3kTJRX-fgv76JTXoAuHBgrD0g5le9qnuembeWOf-NYko_yMJ9h2E3tRhtvEk19EYTyO_qJqnGZO=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpekVqGuUVvj8URQoU0hlvpm2-xpLAHHfVQCM81CQ9PL5yY0XsacfD4tHk4YRWhevwqsxatRabSr8CEtMI8lvBvZ0AwpE4r7HXKvkGJMOynfpYcLHa3A4gc7zOwc1F1U3Ann-QPLj3t0Pz4ByPAbkoGspg8CGFQi2aAH7HBUd_zpG5GfpwafChZoGp=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhpekVqGuUVvj8URQoU0hlvpm2-xpLAHHfVQCM81CQ9PL5yY0XsacfD4tHk4YRWhevwqsxatRabSr8CEtMI8lvBvZ0AwpE4r7HXKvkGJMOynfpYcLHa3A4gc7zOwc1F1U3Ann-QPLj3t0Pz4ByPAbkoGspg8CGFQi2aAH7HBUd_zpG5GfpwafChZoGp=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbaAJBHRGJKYwobhZfC47lP3v1zlrCaj3KT-NpiHR-HBbZ8B5Qw55TubCww64UIQ-t9SIT0HWwpFq9NOj0_EIitmqOdn00FYbagWiawHJfQq6TIvszHtLQcTsoX3aWV8PiSfE8WtUakZf4X1ej3ctqhit9IwPlfAC4YsX-dGsSBn0Lq6KSwkp556NJ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbaAJBHRGJKYwobhZfC47lP3v1zlrCaj3KT-NpiHR-HBbZ8B5Qw55TubCww64UIQ-t9SIT0HWwpFq9NOj0_EIitmqOdn00FYbagWiawHJfQq6TIvszHtLQcTsoX3aWV8PiSfE8WtUakZf4X1ej3ctqhit9IwPlfAC4YsX-dGsSBn0Lq6KSwkp556NJ=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghTEc0Qror8f_rvxigK1rWnVSzKcnP8RuJtGaNUQwF8Pw_2xOT3PwcXzlGt-oA4LWa5-eFAw7cxqqoK-oUqdEdyWFhm9mlRng7fBn7ugV_fiMGK-k8Qiqi1wUvtWRBNxgF-yQ1dvE6iDINtfYQ7C-tKlRmVOcgUmUMNq20TYykVmzHiX_u5rboVTxB=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghTEc0Qror8f_rvxigK1rWnVSzKcnP8RuJtGaNUQwF8Pw_2xOT3PwcXzlGt-oA4LWa5-eFAw7cxqqoK-oUqdEdyWFhm9mlRng7fBn7ugV_fiMGK-k8Qiqi1wUvtWRBNxgF-yQ1dvE6iDINtfYQ7C-tKlRmVOcgUmUMNq20TYykVmzHiX_u5rboVTxB=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Such a sweet support dog.</div>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-9303407793240948792022-02-25T13:07:00.000-08:002022-02-25T13:07:05.989-08:00Love Day 2022<p> For Valentine's Day this year we decided to have a quiet night at home. Jason offered to cook me dinner. It fell on a Monday night so after I took Cadence to her dance class and got her to bed we had a quiet dinner with just the two of us. We may have had a few interruptions with kids begging a bite or two.</p><p>The dinner started with bacon wrapped scallops. I love these so much.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEYwLrf9PHWQmYCi6B7RPYcs8rYz9pRTm7T-JrACVtqtQvOqxUB6HvdrfRnUshptX0rSRE3GtJ5bDYwHwjuGtb7csNpsSVGuWaRPXN_Rs8qBZ3WrtvvQhdp3MKIrZkGwXpNgZu6tJhomfgKnOHYuoLrwUPTgeyyZ-2Er0Of1pwwIgBjOZnROl6SJFE=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEYwLrf9PHWQmYCi6B7RPYcs8rYz9pRTm7T-JrACVtqtQvOqxUB6HvdrfRnUshptX0rSRE3GtJ5bDYwHwjuGtb7csNpsSVGuWaRPXN_Rs8qBZ3WrtvvQhdp3MKIrZkGwXpNgZu6tJhomfgKnOHYuoLrwUPTgeyyZ-2Er0Of1pwwIgBjOZnROl6SJFE=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Then a delicious main course of roasted potatoes, carrots with balsalmic vinegar and bacon wrapped steak.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZLONPeYxVjVkikQx2H0hJ_OgmIsIgUhi5S4cvsfsHN47f39EW-qMW94WtCksWY5-fcDS4oJlcvia1oLN2-KN8yOap19XOa79u3Hzpuj6p0cchHgsGckuBI26aMxd_o-zZI72eHwpVHBuqNIS2iHJDN6bnOnuVGMpqjQzIUyjwYpjXqBUK5YfPDqnY=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZLONPeYxVjVkikQx2H0hJ_OgmIsIgUhi5S4cvsfsHN47f39EW-qMW94WtCksWY5-fcDS4oJlcvia1oLN2-KN8yOap19XOa79u3Hzpuj6p0cchHgsGckuBI26aMxd_o-zZI72eHwpVHBuqNIS2iHJDN6bnOnuVGMpqjQzIUyjwYpjXqBUK5YfPDqnY=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Dessert was cheesecake with a strawberry coulis Jason had made. I was so full already but I still ate every last bite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtVFk03avaYV7yqbQpUGg5U9CxAJ5Tw2a8onwmSSAqtv5YDPpBv2kK5syPsG0wtVh0NFj6nSMK3Sr1c43qS_kmGqWwKXZeReQxQPKKh1dzser5lmMkYTqd9qU4sOpeIBBRx_ZHoU9BymerPpLBy1roH6dGbZ1hvHmc7Phy5KjffxYuv_SKZwpiV_oJ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhtVFk03avaYV7yqbQpUGg5U9CxAJ5Tw2a8onwmSSAqtv5YDPpBv2kK5syPsG0wtVh0NFj6nSMK3Sr1c43qS_kmGqWwKXZeReQxQPKKh1dzser5lmMkYTqd9qU4sOpeIBBRx_ZHoU9BymerPpLBy1roH6dGbZ1hvHmc7Phy5KjffxYuv_SKZwpiV_oJ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It was very nice to spend some time together. Love my Valentine.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtY8Dt71S4VpjRo4jC5bHcFduLYyHQMpX_fdD_eVfFOxR-YVvCQzruaIUAqmMq6ApS6QLqrmqvRXOJ3zOSeiPi3ImudaOUmP9PE-j7W4QPbwK7fYuNCMAqIbDPwdC56Xyuve8cBFJb7u4C7HqimRnlM87_ASGsCGAiw-bIanUOnIa0qRtuoMXV8mts=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgtY8Dt71S4VpjRo4jC5bHcFduLYyHQMpX_fdD_eVfFOxR-YVvCQzruaIUAqmMq6ApS6QLqrmqvRXOJ3zOSeiPi3ImudaOUmP9PE-j7W4QPbwK7fYuNCMAqIbDPwdC56Xyuve8cBFJb7u4C7HqimRnlM87_ASGsCGAiw-bIanUOnIa0qRtuoMXV8mts=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-3103103049704119182022-01-31T19:33:00.003-08:002022-01-31T19:33:44.216-08:00Our Little Dancer<p>Our Cadence has been enjoying taking dance despite covid. She's had times where she has had to have classes over zoom and some interesting, creative year end dance recitals. I've been pleased with how her dance studio has handled the difficulties that come with covid restrictions. She's been having a great time.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgi-dpj2a6uWxGN6MsjJOunOCr5LjW37sg3UjwlEl23jooKaoK1q8P0F1dAia2jeBnQmm80RUPQtlU6fCVzFky0CEo_B9ovKZKCQmFlniaJyiQ_7bKeZDRgshmlwcnjrNu9UJKJB2Muo76lKwkdz5n5n-bog0QzH4Q-b7zG83tw9tDmmG0SiA-9jPnb=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgi-dpj2a6uWxGN6MsjJOunOCr5LjW37sg3UjwlEl23jooKaoK1q8P0F1dAia2jeBnQmm80RUPQtlU6fCVzFky0CEo_B9ovKZKCQmFlniaJyiQ_7bKeZDRgshmlwcnjrNu9UJKJB2Muo76lKwkdz5n5n-bog0QzH4Q-b7zG83tw9tDmmG0SiA-9jPnb=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Cadence started a Primary Ballet Class in 2019. Classes were in person until March 2020 when covid hit and classes moved to zoom. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0nsOcGePLvfSVgkWKq0Utiiz4dCodCeYaWqZ2LWwo4l42_Mjle65nm_GK48RylpKNuPuaiK6UnaVU2e7WWZ6vEiNtuEoze7_O62NKi4Ap8VxGFVDCsald9UHBdtj8NHt3T3shk7uTjHR_EUH-ePo0NmuEIr8Q37o6ER7Pq0_ZXly8ewEfoQZfabGW=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg0nsOcGePLvfSVgkWKq0Utiiz4dCodCeYaWqZ2LWwo4l42_Mjle65nm_GK48RylpKNuPuaiK6UnaVU2e7WWZ6vEiNtuEoze7_O62NKi4Ap8VxGFVDCsald9UHBdtj8NHt3T3shk7uTjHR_EUH-ePo0NmuEIr8Q37o6ER7Pq0_ZXly8ewEfoQZfabGW=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>That dance year finished in June 2020. Due to covid they recorded each classes final numbers outside behind the studio and gave each parent a CD to watch. They had a backdrop for pictures and gave each dancer a rose.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWH9PkYe1HP-r2JDWsoyo9jk0j4rjlBY6F5pdrZ5GTh6xeJJnJHZ5HcrIMcY2OckYVp61IQlhFrmX0u96yvctBwrQokji4XASarGNKIqUkIY6lAldZuVDtC5yXX9w2FfJDzHD1kpe4IBZ84Mf0poTm9t2Yugw6I7wl4uQyA4H2FgFEKzJYanlOYys7=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjWH9PkYe1HP-r2JDWsoyo9jk0j4rjlBY6F5pdrZ5GTh6xeJJnJHZ5HcrIMcY2OckYVp61IQlhFrmX0u96yvctBwrQokji4XASarGNKIqUkIY6lAldZuVDtC5yXX9w2FfJDzHD1kpe4IBZ84Mf0poTm9t2Yugw6I7wl4uQyA4H2FgFEKzJYanlOYys7=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuaZUIgwYN0uly0LckALxIZKjoBUEF6x35Uu62NLVFcMR_DYvgkCKWS2t5aoPtii8M_rF8xAP_ZuF3GScS7QTXy14651qqjTzZbUWHZg2Hu__K1p8q57ADCgoimhHCKR01NsVa1VtNg6rbR3ONfTApbG2Q0xsGVR91PRUX_BeE6LK7VFgM3407aqZI=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjuaZUIgwYN0uly0LckALxIZKjoBUEF6x35Uu62NLVFcMR_DYvgkCKWS2t5aoPtii8M_rF8xAP_ZuF3GScS7QTXy14651qqjTzZbUWHZg2Hu__K1p8q57ADCgoimhHCKR01NsVa1VtNg6rbR3ONfTApbG2Q0xsGVR91PRUX_BeE6LK7VFgM3407aqZI=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><p>In September 2020 she started a Jazz/Ballet Class. Classes moved from in studio to online several times throughout the year. Cadence preferred to be in person of course but she was a good sport about it and still had fun. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhALkPnk9N4fsp4eqGFnuIyR3HqJqbsPI24Yt6Tw1UeJKWnOdTnXe8Mlrm8ypzJGjYKdLqZhFaImf3_PTzrJRb9W-F3r8AUymljJQPwHfiOY7Y2JJvE55YpRfr9-UZoj237WiAG5gpdMUbj1zznW6odVuPIuSgCG9E7zkcVj7BqN_Vr5dIg0AUHNRhM=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhALkPnk9N4fsp4eqGFnuIyR3HqJqbsPI24Yt6Tw1UeJKWnOdTnXe8Mlrm8ypzJGjYKdLqZhFaImf3_PTzrJRb9W-F3r8AUymljJQPwHfiOY7Y2JJvE55YpRfr9-UZoj237WiAG5gpdMUbj1zznW6odVuPIuSgCG9E7zkcVj7BqN_Vr5dIg0AUHNRhM=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf9bnJFtmUBLEJBzvUK98D57_sJ0VS7nd8OmLMp5Vo4-W0BV6kJJnY2rfFLwuPQiAvJWCyhrFTXAUqnpMaHPGFqf6m3-Cp2vi1EI6AtaJ0DLY4DN1ZiXn40J8uCC8OHqAZVpjKOaHV9TCF1rioPQE2TmeNoExQCrfyTG8CqfSifOKTkCS62WKS5GgQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjf9bnJFtmUBLEJBzvUK98D57_sJ0VS7nd8OmLMp5Vo4-W0BV6kJJnY2rfFLwuPQiAvJWCyhrFTXAUqnpMaHPGFqf6m3-Cp2vi1EI6AtaJ0DLY4DN1ZiXn40J8uCC8OHqAZVpjKOaHV9TCF1rioPQE2TmeNoExQCrfyTG8CqfSifOKTkCS62WKS5GgQ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoB3qsgxRYP4oqonOCYt61qezG40FUQwKoynRwT8KmIYBQHxk7gA2T-hYHHRp9PyKTQuygqDBwrFjhrbeTLA25nID9jCd7N-ipNMtOImcIdaX2wHzPxOp0wodx5_CE3EMjKWocvadxJdVQ73DYNioY049c-jiMfW407TiQ9gt9FAzL13ixP_HxOmWz=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgoB3qsgxRYP4oqonOCYt61qezG40FUQwKoynRwT8KmIYBQHxk7gA2T-hYHHRp9PyKTQuygqDBwrFjhrbeTLA25nID9jCd7N-ipNMtOImcIdaX2wHzPxOp0wodx5_CE3EMjKWocvadxJdVQ73DYNioY049c-jiMfW407TiQ9gt9FAzL13ixP_HxOmWz=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihGy6pEgaIAAGYx6UNV9ZyxghXzLaylsW-dzze2FGJDnAhW3Fnu8G-x1WrniokTqZ3duZM6jz1Q4tQaoBibLTnBHH4z_FgPl0wqCJP8vA4NPLS8KZDwOIYK8gMSSiwh90HLVmIBIOBANcwmOyB2DU31sZZmxEgesfo7CZ7mbpfnQbdVvJYkJA6gJfD=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEihGy6pEgaIAAGYx6UNV9ZyxghXzLaylsW-dzze2FGJDnAhW3Fnu8G-x1WrniokTqZ3duZM6jz1Q4tQaoBibLTnBHH4z_FgPl0wqCJP8vA4NPLS8KZDwOIYK8gMSSiwh90HLVmIBIOBANcwmOyB2DU31sZZmxEgesfo7CZ7mbpfnQbdVvJYkJA6gJfD=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crazy Hair Day</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Since we still couldn't have indoor recitals the year end recital was held outside at the High River Drive In Theatre. The dancers were onstage with the image being displayed on the movie big screen. The parents all parked and either watched from inside our vehicles or on lawn chairs beside our vehicles. It was a great idea! The only downside was it was about the hottest day of the year. We sat outside in the shade for as long as we could. After Cadence danced we had a picnic lunch from the back of the truck and then turned on the air conditioning and sat in the truck until all the dancers had finished.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvlEYNO5Iym_UXG6Pw8uoXjoSxGqVXp9kGW7NIlxsQrkAIp23jQw2YYFCOLAVZP-BfhnYA6P5LFb-xbuZ5Ze6gP_-DiJX-aqP70WZ3Nq8gRe9cwT0cF-qVM03GedbMkPWEn8aJjE9rTEyBAFjTJROGHgffBj392x8_v3hNR0w0KGQptUltVMNXQ9xu=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvlEYNO5Iym_UXG6Pw8uoXjoSxGqVXp9kGW7NIlxsQrkAIp23jQw2YYFCOLAVZP-BfhnYA6P5LFb-xbuZ5Ze6gP_-DiJX-aqP70WZ3Nq8gRe9cwT0cF-qVM03GedbMkPWEn8aJjE9rTEyBAFjTJROGHgffBj392x8_v3hNR0w0KGQptUltVMNXQ9xu=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2pkke9cl4g0SBwMp-TlXh5cc4Xvz6YsZJAjyforB6COtq_5xwHSiuVTn8DXsd-Ry0qwfxb3tX7CGZsFDXkv114Tvdifb-vBQv_nwF2CwibT7rbl00STEqtiD-KqtSS21UGvP7AquY5WJzbMbij3c7enWTYnUYMaX90EbIAKTXmMsDWFDZ0zJ6UVYs=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh2pkke9cl4g0SBwMp-TlXh5cc4Xvz6YsZJAjyforB6COtq_5xwHSiuVTn8DXsd-Ry0qwfxb3tX7CGZsFDXkv114Tvdifb-vBQv_nwF2CwibT7rbl00STEqtiD-KqtSS21UGvP7AquY5WJzbMbij3c7enWTYnUYMaX90EbIAKTXmMsDWFDZ0zJ6UVYs=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigZGqpcW-asXcWIl8WHnJhDqdCsONihM4PtvbFj_szjK6Bju9Q2lBGP6A-uMwNH36wlI--5HuzweGId5xBFCxB2CG4H0MavZ3MlY1iMm4R0bOlv8j1306htHbN-yd714qKacXRTBPbyCxvQ4Yq-p9iKq5HaHyEYdWZ2TDoJda0oiN52LhqS8cd8RI8=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigZGqpcW-asXcWIl8WHnJhDqdCsONihM4PtvbFj_szjK6Bju9Q2lBGP6A-uMwNH36wlI--5HuzweGId5xBFCxB2CG4H0MavZ3MlY1iMm4R0bOlv8j1306htHbN-yd714qKacXRTBPbyCxvQ4Yq-p9iKq5HaHyEYdWZ2TDoJda0oiN52LhqS8cd8RI8=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's been fun to watch her dance and improve. Hope she has another great year of dance.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-106944423709626612022-01-27T19:38:00.001-08:002022-01-27T19:38:41.277-08:00Birthday De-ja Vu<p>Covid has been rough on everyone. The isolation, wearing masks, difficulty finding staples at the grocery store, the price of EVERYTHING, job security worries, vaccine debates, missing loved ones, not being able to travel etc. </p><p>Another downside to the pandemic has been a sense of de-ja vu, of one year feeling like the next. I'm not just making this up. I have photographic proof.</p><p>My amazing hubby's birthday January 2020</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhv5PwGfmKKHvURojvlJKJwgc9Vj7HOlcfYo6hUUI7Nynhikv1uF7yCPf4HGjj5Qm1sByNkcfoOu_u8qdO0OxgSjffCZuBPMu6nlH7HWYaMrM1IjiDUg0VsJPZlSJSAjefI1wn9Vkp_u2BYu9t2pXzbNGrPsHurqeJgRaZi_WpO0FtQMI6raKsbN6MO=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhv5PwGfmKKHvURojvlJKJwgc9Vj7HOlcfYo6hUUI7Nynhikv1uF7yCPf4HGjj5Qm1sByNkcfoOu_u8qdO0OxgSjffCZuBPMu6nlH7HWYaMrM1IjiDUg0VsJPZlSJSAjefI1wn9Vkp_u2BYu9t2pXzbNGrPsHurqeJgRaZi_WpO0FtQMI6raKsbN6MO=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My fantastic hubby's birthday January 2021<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6sjcljHjKBQ3UOqeh2PYBNh46Zzl639UTnSFbjs1XnwZ-9ZuEl5iuOyGfAbpm0a1WxicYbRiHpohxWXmafCSw92lcPX-4K-xaQ12_eD8yG4RIUiHHZXsmCe5ISzlnoUBdWxxN73JT-7d1FFn5DYFadYGGvHuH9xHF2UTvZTbB4O6B_IhCsyLbluWU=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj6sjcljHjKBQ3UOqeh2PYBNh46Zzl639UTnSFbjs1XnwZ-9ZuEl5iuOyGfAbpm0a1WxicYbRiHpohxWXmafCSw92lcPX-4K-xaQ12_eD8yG4RIUiHHZXsmCe5ISzlnoUBdWxxN73JT-7d1FFn5DYFadYGGvHuH9xHF2UTvZTbB4O6B_IhCsyLbluWU=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My extraordinary hubby's birthday January 2022</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjplvlS6HSAgZ0Ybti5ReJozb1jIJnHvV4iwbLVlwHnsHe0XqeR3SRwqTqwl6AvPEU0cnEK7r8rvU8Gzam0S3yBPlhDNn1UmhxHs897coQl4wkHCn2CwIk8Vk2kkkWs25YagIJhlZ-lQQSZ2q_wdVd33ac0FvP7SL8qNE_zhyyp33NMO9zW6K6X1iwJ=s320" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjplvlS6HSAgZ0Ybti5ReJozb1jIJnHvV4iwbLVlwHnsHe0XqeR3SRwqTqwl6AvPEU0cnEK7r8rvU8Gzam0S3yBPlhDNn1UmhxHs897coQl4wkHCn2CwIk8Vk2kkkWs25YagIJhlZ-lQQSZ2q_wdVd33ac0FvP7SL8qNE_zhyyp33NMO9zW6K6X1iwJ=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Even though the last few birthdays have been nothing special, I sure hope the birthday boy knows how special he is to us. He is such an amazing man. A great husband and father. We are sure grateful to have you in our lives. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!<br /><p><br /></p></div>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-1657243044599538012022-01-26T21:48:00.001-08:002022-01-26T21:48:16.039-08:00I'm Back!!<p>I'm back!! I am sure my vast readership will be thrilled. I'm not sure how to catch up but I guess I'll just start and catch up best I can. So since I last blogged a lot has changed, but then a lot has stayed the same - mostly covid. </p><p>One big change is we now have another driver in the house. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd9fu6R3HMDfQEl9Ip0VwGZIo7YYjydE1k5ygDIo3Oh_zaPNSbm9ax57ZusSQqGJBMpnMHsboH8S05M5NTfL6Md6PZjguxibar8CVCBWijNqpOrDwqBwWugRx-vX1zFCRlvwtikhCxNsKRJtYBgbE2EdQbmdwfErLW2n2SkLOz6_ojGwbJQA0GapH5=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjd9fu6R3HMDfQEl9Ip0VwGZIo7YYjydE1k5ygDIo3Oh_zaPNSbm9ax57ZusSQqGJBMpnMHsboH8S05M5NTfL6Md6PZjguxibar8CVCBWijNqpOrDwqBwWugRx-vX1zFCRlvwtikhCxNsKRJtYBgbE2EdQbmdwfErLW2n2SkLOz6_ojGwbJQA0GapH5=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>In January 2021 Ashton bought himself a 1991 Mercury Topaz.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhch_37GTS6zm0RcuivoiKdvnyZWIYY0-IF5nH9UPmXGf-pv-zPmT7mD2zk9RV4ltJA9U0XY70vFLPIIFeUqTRLh-3JnCyf3_ktHL7sm_gdfUV5SV1LBRE88bXmS5-Xzeva576ckmqFiAt8UpONZv61WJ-Y3BvYqT8IyoRBcEOYz0-p7uD26YVW5G17=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhch_37GTS6zm0RcuivoiKdvnyZWIYY0-IF5nH9UPmXGf-pv-zPmT7mD2zk9RV4ltJA9U0XY70vFLPIIFeUqTRLh-3JnCyf3_ktHL7sm_gdfUV5SV1LBRE88bXmS5-Xzeva576ckmqFiAt8UpONZv61WJ-Y3BvYqT8IyoRBcEOYz0-p7uD26YVW5G17=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4o1tM1XfkdsG9IOixlQH_gGyWqzFR6efRtyR6zEyPIDeJXABgXRw6XYRFF0leFNLYzyPLb1GWtHdnFTsVtR-QZk_74AsyaJSyjjJx0j-TC3qzOMzRkOIr2rLyMPDJ6JcVYmLHdc8l-pwgCuMTmCwr5NYsZQ-MEIYVuD_SPvQhEhJwzTCu2aN_t2C7=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh4o1tM1XfkdsG9IOixlQH_gGyWqzFR6efRtyR6zEyPIDeJXABgXRw6XYRFF0leFNLYzyPLb1GWtHdnFTsVtR-QZk_74AsyaJSyjjJx0j-TC3qzOMzRkOIr2rLyMPDJ6JcVYmLHdc8l-pwgCuMTmCwr5NYsZQ-MEIYVuD_SPvQhEhJwzTCu2aN_t2C7=w400-h300" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvSGfVx6qifsSh-zzpomT-MdM5ZHJ79a9JWET6qozXWR8W4PX8nnmDtsTJM3gERFCKbc3ZIUVzccQYKsMPb2TqIWcAqcHexnjF5m8rubLHhxRdWvttTmXM91wlnf9Ab6jNpCCeOWfcUNtbcK9XiyY1dFcu5JDyv6X2ulBomIw4Bl9i1OsAUxIKWEzb=s800" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvSGfVx6qifsSh-zzpomT-MdM5ZHJ79a9JWET6qozXWR8W4PX8nnmDtsTJM3gERFCKbc3ZIUVzccQYKsMPb2TqIWcAqcHexnjF5m8rubLHhxRdWvttTmXM91wlnf9Ab6jNpCCeOWfcUNtbcK9XiyY1dFcu5JDyv6X2ulBomIw4Bl9i1OsAUxIKWEzb=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>He has named it Tiberius.</p><p>Ashton has spent hours cleaning, fixing and tinkering with his car. He has had a few problems he has had to repair and I've been amazed how he can research what is wrong, buy replacement parts (well usually his dad and I buy the parts) and then be able to fix it and get his car back on the road. He has certainly enjoyed being able to drive his brother and himself to school rather than having to take the bus.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr4bCHWi9KPvIo9zbOhcbhgo4qAlqGzZ66-8wMIqFAIKlHX6XHtVe0wxJkiO4nV2R1yaONbhPMZnSLdqXYKUsuKnpLXjyx2QWNVKTARZt3fcbWFGPpgvufnK_LS5gLmXmmQ1xRHxUVwcjzdygmd6oNO0YuuE8v7xFDxb9e8ODEu5vhZjjRXru4Gvbl=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr4bCHWi9KPvIo9zbOhcbhgo4qAlqGzZ66-8wMIqFAIKlHX6XHtVe0wxJkiO4nV2R1yaONbhPMZnSLdqXYKUsuKnpLXjyx2QWNVKTARZt3fcbWFGPpgvufnK_LS5gLmXmmQ1xRHxUVwcjzdygmd6oNO0YuuE8v7xFDxb9e8ODEu5vhZjjRXru4Gvbl=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>It has been awesome to have another driver, and Ashton is always willing to run errands for me, including going for groceries which is fantastic. Safe Driving Ashton!</p>Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-20857200811375520112020-07-16T09:51:00.000-07:002020-07-16T09:51:45.843-07:00CousinsQuarantine has been tough on my kids. They have been missing their friends, and especially their cousins.<br />
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We enjoyed a visit from Grandma, and Emry was able to come along. Everyone had a great time together. The only trouble was fighting over Emry's attention. Good thing she is so patient and kind!<br />
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Then we were so excited to have a visit from Jill, Dane and Bennett. The kids had a great time playing together and then we had homemade pizzas. <br />
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The same day Cora flew home from her mission. Of course, with Covid we aren't able to see her until her isolation time is over, but we knew they would be driving past our house. We put up some balloons in the backyard over the brick wall so she could see them from Deerfoot. Welcome home Cora!!<br />
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This past week Rachel and her kids were able to come up for a little visit and a trip to Ikea. Unfortunately I forgot to take any pictures. The kids were excited to see each other, especially Cadence and Freya.<br />
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Family is the best and we look forward to seeing more family in the future.Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-81263065752727936542020-07-14T10:21:00.000-07:002020-07-14T10:21:26.494-07:00Well .. Hell Must Have Frozen OverAnyone who knows me well, knows I'm not the biggest animal lover. Growing up on a farm we always had animals but I tended to keep my distance. Jason has always wanted to get a pet, and the kids have asked to get a dog for years.<br />
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I must be getting soft in my old age because I have finally relented and we recently got a puppy.<br />
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We purchased her a few weeks ago and were waiting for her to be old enough to leave her mom. I can't even count the number of times the kids have said to me in those weeks "I can't believe you are letting us get a dog, mom".<br />
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Cadence has been so excited. We made a countdown chain to help her visualize how many more sleeps she had before we picked up the puppy.<br />
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She did a lot of practicing with her kitty toy.<br />
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The next morning we headed about 40 minutes out of Edmonton to pick up Daisy. She is a Beagle and 10 weeks old. After we first decided to get her I asked Jason to ask the breeder what her birthdate was - so we can celebrate her birthday every year of course. So when Jason asked we found out her birthday is May 2nd. May 2nd is the birthday of our third baby Kenneth David who was stillborn 12 years ago. That news made me smile - almost like she is meant to be our puppy.<br />
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Daisy did great on the ride home. We stopped a couple times for food, water and potty breaks. She didn't have any accidents and seemed to like her crate and slept quite a bit.<br />
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Since having her home the past couple days she has only had a few accidents in the house and seems to be bonding with everyone, especially Ashton. Sleeps well in her crate downstairs and seems to love her bed in the family room already. The kids are enjoying playing and walking her and I even like her quite a bit.<br />
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Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-13786854894291357172020-02-04T14:18:00.001-08:002020-02-04T14:21:16.640-08:00Edmonton Trip 2020Every so often I check the Edmonton Science Centre to see what exhibits they currently have as they have had some really great ones we have visited in the past. A few months ago I saw they had a Marvel Exhibit that was on until the middle of February. Jason and I decided to plan a little family trip to Edmonton to see it.<br />
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Our plan was to leave this past Friday morning nice and early as we had tickets for the exhibit at 2 p.m. We got out the door early as planned and gassed up and top up the air in the tires. When Jason went to put air in the last tire he bent down and heard a hissing sounds. We had a nail in the tire!! It isn't an Atwood holiday without a little extra adventure.<br />
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Across the parking lot from the gas station is a tire shop so Jason ran in and luckily they were almost finished with a tire and could fit us in. We piled into their waiting area and enjoyed hot chocolate and popcorn while we waited for the tire. In the meantime, I called Edmonton to make sure we could arrive a bit late to the exhibit and still be able to enter. An hour later we were back on the road and very grateful we had noticed the nail and avoided a flat tire on the side of the highway.<br />
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The Marvel Exhibit was great. We all enjoyed it. Cadence said she was just a little bit bored, but that it was mostly good.<br />
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After the Science Centre we headed to "Ice Castles" it's an acre-sized frozen castle crafted by hand using only icicles and water. We went at dusk and it was quite beautiful to see it become lit by the LED lights. It housed a few slides, and a fireplace and throne. Expensive but definitely a fun one time adventure. Cadence loved the slides. We had a really mild night so we could enjoy for as long as we wanted.<br />
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We ate at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Jason and I ate there on our honeymoon and it has now become a family tradition. The remainder of the weekend included the World Waterpark (for nearly 8 hours), Galaxyland, and shopping.<br />
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I think it is funny how much my kids love going to Edmonton. It is a quick, fun getaway. I was grateful for good weather and good roads. Love spending time with my little family!!Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-74158605870488655132020-01-22T08:12:00.003-08:002020-01-22T08:12:56.770-08:00First Sewing Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
A couple years ago Jason bought me a sewing machine. I want to learn how to sew but I felt intimidated. I wasn't sure how to thread the machine and didn't know how to get started. A great friend of mine, Karen, is a wonderful seamstress and she offered to come over and help me get started. She came with supplies and an idea for a cute little bag for Cadence.</div>
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We got my machine all set up and in no time at all I had made this adorable little bag for Cadence. Cadence loves it and I'm feeling more confident in using my machine. Thanks Karen for the sewing lessons. Now to find some easy sewing projects!</div>
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<br />Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-30803573505665391352019-12-10T10:43:00.002-08:002019-12-10T10:47:03.685-08:00A Tight FitA couple months ago my washing machine broke and so we went shopping for a new one. I wanted to keep the washer and dryer matching so we decided to buy both. We found a good deal and were told if we bought an additional appliance we could get 15% more off our purchases. We had planned on replacing our fridge (which had a broken handle, 2 broken crisper drawers, and the water dispenser no longer worked) in the New Year so we thought we'd go ahead and buy it now.<br />
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The fridge arrived at the store and Jason with the help of one of our ministering brothers, who has a truck, went and got it. Getting it into the house was a huge ordeal. It barely fit through our front door even with most of the packaging removed. Jason and Ashton had quite the time.<br />
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Got our old fridge moved out into the garage and went to move the new fridge into place. It was TOO BIG!! Jason had measured from the cupboards not noticing the countertop stuck out over the cupboards. Left the fridge in the middle of the kitchen while he was on a business trip for a week, and on his return he got the area tarped and then got to work grinding down the countertop. It was a tedious job.<br />
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It was a very tight fit! But she's in!!<br />
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Cadence played timbit soccer. She did well and had lots of fun. I wasn't able to go to many games with my teaching schedule but she enjoyed having daddy and her brothers come watch.<br />
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The boys had their final band concerts. I was so amazed at how well they played. Bowen's Grade 6/7 band had competed in a competition a couple weeks earlier against 40 other bands and they won first place. It was a great concert. Both the boys also spoke. Bowen introduced a number that his friend Ben had composed. I was so impressed how good the piece was. Ashton was asked to write a speech to thank the band teacher. He wrote the speech himself and it was funny, witty and heart-warming. I was very proud of both of my boys. Bowen also won the "Most Improved" award for his class.<br />
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<br />Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-47617308776814798162019-06-17T12:28:00.001-07:002019-06-17T12:28:54.171-07:00First School Field TripBefore the end of school, Cadence went on one field trip - to THE ZOO!<br />
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She was very excited. I wasn't able to volunteer but the mom assigned to watch her was kind enough to send me some photos.<br />
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See how she is a foot taller than some of the other kids. I seriously wondered if I had signed her up for the wrong class at first.<br />
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They stopped for lunch and then were playing at the playground. It was while they were at the playground I got a call from the mom and Cadence's teacher to tell me she wasn't feeling well. Maybe overheated and too much running around. So I headed to the zoo to pick her up. <br />
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She slept all the way home and then when I went to get her out of the truck she says to me "I feel better now". Good grief. She was a little disappointed that she had missed seeing the tigers but had had a great time while she was there. We'll have to head back as a family this summer to see the rest.Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-13264284106720900482019-06-13T08:23:00.001-07:002019-06-13T08:23:14.606-07:00Mother's Day Tea - 2019 EditionIn May my absolutely favorite day at preschool happened - The Mother's Day Tea. I look forward to this special day all year. I remember going with my sweet little boys and how happy they were to have me at school with them. I was very excited to share the experience with Cadence.<br />
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We got ourselves ready, arriving very early so we could get a parking spot. Even finished getting dolled up by applying lipstick in the truck.<br />
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The kids had prepared a little song for us - "A You're Adorable". I took a video but it isn't letting me upload it for some reason. She did such a great job, she is going to sing it at my recital this year.<br />
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Then we had a little luncheon. Yummy sandwiches, fruit, and lots of goodies.<br />
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They gave us the cutest little gifts. A plant and a jewelery holder in the shape of her hand. So cute!<br />
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We decorated easter eggs. The boys did get in on this activity as well.<br />
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Later in the afternoon, the girls (and Ashton) decorated sugar cookies. I don't know how they managed to eat them with so much icing.<br />
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After church we had a delicious ham dinner. I made a ham on the bone this year - so worth it!<br />
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So fun to have holiday traditions. Happy Easter!Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-22076746555211803632019-06-06T10:12:00.000-07:002019-06-06T10:12:03.842-07:00First Friend PartyCadence was very excited to have a birthday party with friends this year. She invited all the girls from her preschool class. 6 girls were invited and 4 were able to come. She wanted a unicorn theme, of course. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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At 1 p.m. the girls started arriving. They did some colouring while we waited for everyone to arrive. Then they played a few games. I had to leave all the arranging to Jason as I had planned on getting everything ready on Friday. He took right over, got everything ready and took care of the party. He banished me to the couch to observe and take pictures.</div>
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Then it was time to open presents. Cadence was thrilled with everything she received. </div>
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Daddy doesn't know how Confetti Little Pony presents work - hahaha - covered in confetti!</div>
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I had planned on making these adorable little unicorn cupcakes I had seen on pinterest on Friday but since I was in the hospital Jason bought the cutest rainbow cake and cotton candy icecream. Cadence was thrilled!</div>
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After snacks and cake the girls made bead necklaces with unicorn charms. They had a great time and it was nice to have a quiet activity before they headed home.</div>
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Happy Birthday sweet girl! We sure love you.</div>
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Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4125993254863566080.post-52976715810050645782019-06-06T09:20:00.000-07:002019-06-06T09:20:24.805-07:00Crazy, Eventful Birthday WeekendApril brings our sweet Cadence's birthday. I can't believe she is "5" already. Time has just flown by. She is so incredibly fun. She's smart, sassy, funny, and a pure delight to me. We are all so grateful to have her in our family. The beginning of April I was busy with birthday plans. Getting ready for her special day at preschool and her first friend party. Then the craziness began ...<br />
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It all started on Thursday night, April 4th. I was making unicorn sugar cookies for Cadence's special day at preschool. We were in charge of bringing a treat and Cadence was excited I was going to stay at school with her. I was having some back pain while icing the cookies and after I had finished the glaze and was about to make the rainbow icing to add to the mane and tail the pain started to get worse. I had Jason rub my back but then it was impossible to find a comfortable position. For maybe a half hour I kept waiting for the pain to subside but it just continued to get worse. Finally, around 10 pm we decided I'd better go to emergency.<br />
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I didn't have to wait in emergency too long probably because of the racket I was making. Crazy pain. After waiting for a bit while they took blood work, got me hooked up to an IV, they gave me some pain killers. The instant relief was fantastic and I felt so much better. Since the ultrasound department was closed for the night they decided to keep me until it opened again at 8 am since every time the drugs wore off the pain came back.<br />
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I was most upset that I was not able to finish Cadence's cookies the way I wanted to and that I would miss her special day.<br />
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Jason went home to get a bit of sleep and sort out the kids in the morning. He had Ashton stay home from school so he'd be able to walk Cadence home after her preschool class and once everyone was at school Jason returned to the hospital. In the meantime, I'd had an ultrasound. After a couple more hours I saw doctors who informed me I had several gall stones and they recommended I have my gall bladder out. They were hoping to do the surgery that day but depending on time it might have to wait until Saturday.<br />
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I spent Friday in the hospital on pain meds and waiting. Jason went home later in the day to see how the kids were doing. At 8 pm I was informed my surgery would happen at 8:30 pm. I was very nervous but grateful I was being taken care of. The surgery went very well, but I ended up in recovery longer than expected which worried my poor husband who had returned to the hospital. I made it back to my room about 2:30 am.<br />
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Now my biggest worry was - will I make it home in time for Cadence's birthday party. About 10 am the doctors were doing their rounds. They said I could go home, so I asked if I'd be able to leave in time to make it to my daughter's birthday party at 1 pm. They said I could and the nurses were great about getting me discharged first. Jason came and got me and we returned home about an hour before Cadence's little friends were to arrive.<br />
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Such a crazy couple days. Very grateful for the care I received and that now I'm as good as new except for 5 tiny scars.Lalainiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05832196038877859621noreply@blogger.com0