29 and holding....

Well, actually not yet. I won't be GASP 29 until Monday, the 25th, but I've been thinking of it a lot the last few days. I'm very confident that I will not be the type to hide my age, or be upset at the number that is quickly increasing. I KNOW and hope I will always want to celebrate my special day with others and reflect back upon the year that got me to my birthday! This past year has been full of changes, excitement, sleepless nights, poopy diapers, round the clock "morning sickness" and much more. It's going to be a tough year to beat, but here's a little list I have had going in my funny little brain about the upcoming events that are going to make my LAST YEAR in my twenties a memorable one:

Rhyan will be starting Junior High. Crap. Well, that flew by. I remember her at Aedhyn's age like it was yesterday. I'm not (that) worried about her starting this next chapter. I know she is a smart, kind and special girl who will make the right decisions that will help carve her into the person she will become. But I'm also not naive enough to think she won't make a few bad decisions.....that's what teenagers do.....don't you remember?

Aedhyn-Ann will be turning one in 5 short months. Everyday she is growing and learning more and more. She is just as special as her big sissa, it's easy to see. She is funny and happy and devilish already.

Trip to Red Deer for one of my most favorite girl's wedding. Not only do I have the pleasure of being there for her and her Hubster-to-be, but I'm so honored to be the MOH. I CANNOT wait to see them and spend some much needed girl time with some of my besties. Three of the bridesmaids are from CB.....look out Alberta! It's going to be a beautiful wedding. 4 months and 25 days until I arrive!! XO

Rhyan's soccer season will be starting up very shortly. Lemme tell you, that girl brings it to the field. She is an excellent athlete anyways, but Soccer really is her strongest. Her team brought home SILVER medals last year in the Under 12 Cape Breton Cup and this year they are hungry for the GOLD!!

A fab family wedding. Mark's cousin is getting married in June here is Cape Breton and we are already anticipating a great time with lots of relatives and dancing!

Mark and I's three year wedding anniversary....Time sure does fly when your having fun!

That's just a few of the events fast approaching us. So, how the heck would I even have time to worry about how old I'm going to be? :P

Check This Out

I came across this video a few days ago. Its amazing, touching, a bit sad but filled with hope.

A lot of you know that I have always carried a torch for children, and adults, who have Autism. Even though nobody within my family has been diagnosed I still feel an overwhelming connection with these special people. I always look past the tendencies and see the real personality inside, and let me tell you, there hasn't been a time that I haven't found it. My career has led me to learn so much more about this puzzling condition. I have been trained by the best in the field within our school board here in Cape Breton, and I feel that I will forever carry the knowledge they have trusted me with and put it to good use.

Please watch this, it will bring tears to your eyes. The courage and ambition you will see within this young girl AND her mom and dad is inspiring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4XMlhCfp3Q

All About Me

listening to 90's music to educate my Daughter on "good" dance-y type music unlike the crap that's played now
eating nothing since supper
drinking a big glass of water with lots of ice, as always
wearing comfy pj pants and my fave t-shirt from old navy that says "Save Nature"
feeling loved
weather crisp, cold but refreshing
wanting a day of major retail therapy
needing someone to do my laundry
thinking about who would work for monopoly money
enjoying a night in with Rhyan
creating this blog post
pondering lots
loving my little family
anticipating next weekend :P

Inspiration:
www.newlyb.blogspot.com

I Heart

My Blackberry



Thought this was gonna be a mushy post didn't you? Nope, not this time :P

Bucket List - Concert Edition

This post was inspired by a concert hubby and I, along with my parents and another couple went to see last night. Anyone familiar with "Classic Album's Live"? If not....check it out here:

http://classicalbumslive.com/calwordpress/

I'll give you the rundown. It's a group of extremely talented musicians who recreate, word for word, note for note entire albums. Last night was my second experience with the band, which covered "Back in Black" by AC/DC. The first concert I attended by them was "Thriller" by MJ, which was also fantastic! Last night, it was AMAZING, they sounded EXACTLY like the band, which, if you've ever listened to this album, you know is no easy task. It was a great night with good music and even better company. Already we are left wondering which album they will be covering next!

So, I decided to ask all of you a question.....what are some of your concert wishes? Just for fun, lets say you can wsh for bands who are no longer playing, or artists who are no longer with us.

I could write pages and pagesm but just to name a few:

*Michael Jackson
*The Eagles
*Zac Brown Band
*INXS
*April Wine (Again)
*Lady Antebellum
*Nirvana
*Rod Stewart (Again)
*Madonna (Just to say I did!)
*Beyonce
*Dixie Chicks

I'm sure everyone has their own list, name a few for me!

I'm back!

Wow! My last entry was December! It's been awhile, that's for sure. I have to admit that I just don't have as much spare time as I would've thought at this point. I started back to work when Aedhyn was 10 weeks old, and I've been lucky enough to have lots and lots of substitute days rolling in which is wonderful. I also do some private intervention work with a darling little boy 3 nights a week, so needless to say, I'm just trying to stay awake during the day and get all our housework done when I can! :)

Both our girls are doing wonderful! Rhyan, or Rockstar Daughter, turned 12 yesterday....crazy, and Aedhyn-Ann turned 6 months on the same day! Our girls are exactly 11 years 6 months apart!

Things are great here in our happy little home :)

C'mon, deep down yo knew that (insert Arnold voice here...) I'd be back