End of this chapter

This will be my last blog post. I have enjoyed writing, sharing and interacting with everyone in the last year. But as life gets busier with the kiddies and our lives get, back to normal, its just average every day stuff. Some people are great at making light of the little and normal everyday things but I honestly do not think from here on in I will have enough to say that have you seeking out my blog. It has been a fun and amazing experiene this past year and I love having this blog as a record of it all.

We are settling in really well in our new home. We LOVE the neighborhood and the girls are glad to have somewhat of a routine back. Darryl is really busy getting his practice up and running and it has been exciting but hectic. We are so thankful for every step of the journey that has finally led us here and for where it will lead us tomorrow.

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Heather

Back in O-town

We have finally settled back in Ottawa, and in our own place. Feels good. Feels different, but feels good. I will not be packing a suitcase any time soon let me tell you. For two months the girls and I have been living out of a suitcase and in hotels or with people and while it was fun, it gets old.
It is a little overwhelming to be unpacking everything, things that I've forgotten about because its been a year since we've seen them. The girls are excited with each new box of toys they open as they are finally not deprived of toys, movies, and DVDs anymore.
The weather here since our arrival has been smothering. Funny how initially I wasn't too happy about having to spend 3 weeks of my summer in NL because usually the joke is that NL only gets two weeks of summer so you better not miss it. Well I have to say that pretty much the entire time we were there, the weather was great. It really was the best time to visit NL because the weather will be at its best around then, the capelin were in so that meant a lot of whales, the George st. festival is on along with many other festivals. It was a fun trip and very... eventful.

Ottawa is the same but different for me. A new home, in a new neighborhood so I have to find all the key places to go in this end of the city. I had to get used to a new grocery store this morning and we have a new routine with Darryl having his own practice now.
I am longing a little for the beautiful fresh ocean air of NZ with every suitcase I unpack containing things we had with us there. Lots of great memories. Its also hard to believe that this whole past year is over with. So much anticipation leading up to it and here we are...leaves me asking, Now what?? :)

 

 

 

 

NL summer

We picked the perfect weeks to come to NL. While everywhere else in Canada is not having the best summer NL is having a great one. The weather has actually been really decent while we've been here.

The last 14 years has come down to today for Darryl. He has his first full clinic in his own office with his own referals. So exciting that he is really finally done and has his own practice. I am a little dissapointed that I won't be there at the end of the day to celebrate with him but knowing how busy he will be the next few days starting out, its nice to know that he won't have to be worrying about us. We are being well taken care of by family.

Here are a few pic's for the last couple of weeks...

NL Wedding week

PHEW! I can finally catch my breath a little. It has been a whirlwind. Being the Maid of Honour for two weddings in three days is a little insane. Thank goodness for my wonderful in-laws who were so great at helping D and I with the girls so we could run errands, party, and enjoy all the festivities that go along with weddings. We had an amazing time but I now need to detox my body a little from caffeine, wine and food. Such a great way to see everyone again though. The weddings were both beautiful, different and a a great time overall. Congratulations to my beautiful Cousin Lesley and her husband Brendan and to my beautiful sister Ainsley and her husband Coleman. The last wedding is in two weeks and this time I can sit back and enjoy.

We also were able to enjoy a typical NL RV camping experience that is becoming tradition with D's brother and his wife. The week has flown.

Now, for the relaxing part of my trip...:) Some pic's to follow soon hopefully.

Another day, another plane

We have had a busy 10 days back home in Ottawa and now we head on holidays back home to NL for a few weddings. Literally a "few" as in 3! I am maid of honour for two of them which take place three days apart and D is standing and Mc-ing one and the girls are flower girls for one of them. It will be madness but it will be fun. The 3rd wedding takes place two weeks later thankfully...a little break :)

We moved our stuff into our house this week which was really exciting and the girls were delighted to open their boxes of toys they haven't seen in over a year. Ella is not so delighted at the thought of going on another airplane tomorrow though. She said "I don't want to leave Canada again! To which I explained that NL is still Canada and that this flight will be much shorter.

Nothing better than a wedding to catch up with family and friends though so we are really excited to go home, have some time to ourselves without the kids, hang out with family, celebrate and breathe in the fresh atlantic air.

I will still have a few more posts on here before I shut down the blog and hopefully a few pic's of the weddings. Until then....