Most of our kids have done a humanitarian trip with an amazing organization (previously called HEFY) HumanitarianXP. Sam left for 2.5 weeks to go to Kenya to build a school. He had to fly to NYC to meet his group. … Continue reading
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When Josh took a gap year last year I was kind of happy bcs even though he would be gone working and travelling, it delayed the university drop off which seems so much more permanent. This is it – the … Continue reading
It was many moons ago that we had a big Busing Family reunion (my mom’s side). We had a few ones growing up, but mostly we got together for birthdays, weddings, and unfortunately funerals. When Granny (and Papa) were alive, … Continue reading
When Zandra got married in January she had to then start the whole green card process which meant she was not allowed to leave the country. We were pretty bummed about that given it meant she could not come to … Continue reading
The last in our family’s biggest birthday month: Happy Birthday Zach! I always get a bit nostalgic and emotional for Zach’s birthday bcs this is where motherhood all began for me. Where telling time was different, where my thought process … Continue reading
One of the challenges with a big family that is getting older is it is harder and harder to get everyone together for any family vacations. When Gabe went off to University, he was no longer available to come on … Continue reading
I remember when Gabe turned 17 and we were thinking how everyone is getting so old! Now the baby of the family turns 17! Happy Birthday Sam! He travelled alone to Mexico to join us a few days after we … Continue reading
The July birthday extravaganza has started! Happy Birthday Gabe! After not seeing Gabe for over 2 years due to the pandemic and green card delays, this past year we have had the privilege of seeing him much more often! 2 … Continue reading
Another year, another birthday! What a sport… waking up in the middle of the night to get up to go to the airport to leave on a family trip to Mexico 😍😍 One of the many things I love about this … Continue reading
In our faith, there is another ceremony that is a highlight – it is when the couple is “sealed for time and all eternity”. Their appointment at the Toronto Ontario Temple was bright and early – a perfect start to … Continue reading