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The first time I met Rachael, she was barely 15. I was a leader at a local youth conference. She and Zach were put in the same group and became fast friends. That friendship turned into a little bit more… … Continue reading
Category Archives: Birthdays
Another one leaving the teens… entering adulthood. How did I let this happen!?!? We went to Ottawa this weekend to visit Josh. We had a nice lunch, hung out a bit and then met some of his new friends. Gone … Continue reading
With my expanding family I gave myself permission last year to change up the birthday posts a bit – bcs it gets pretty intense between the months of May and July (we had two new additions to the family last … 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
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
Yes, yes I’m cheating a bit by only writing one post lol. But their birthdays are 2 days apart and we don’t know Ilyah too well yet – so I am going for the two for one! And with my … Continue reading
I had posted this on my facebook and instagram, but I’d say summing up my 40’s deserves a blog post:) The 40’s have been good to me.. This is the last day of my 40’s.And I’m celebrating! Personally I learned, … Continue reading
This is officially the first birthday I’m not with this guy. Funny the things you think of as a mom 😂 I think of all the younger years… ^^^ (He’s changed bit since he was 12 and we went to … Continue reading
It’s birthday time!! It has been big year of transitions for Gabe and Shannon! And I have loved watching this girl face every adversity, challenge, and opportunity with such grace, humility, gratitude and sense of adventure. From graduating last Dec … Continue reading