Congratulations Naomi. We are so proud of you!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
BRILLIANCE RUNS IN THE FAMILY
Last Thursday Naomi got a message from the office at school - they had something for her. Somehow I'm pretty sure she knew it would be something positive. It turns out that she received 2 awards - one for earning a spectacular grade in Spanish last year and the other for earning Academic Honours. Unfortunately we missed the awards ceremony because the letter regarding it was here in Ross River while we were in Whitehorse.
Congratulations Naomi. We are so proud of you!
Congratulations Naomi. We are so proud of you!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
CRAZY WILDLIFE
Brian posted this on his blog and I thought it was just too good to let it go unmentioned on here too.
Friday, October 3, 2008
HOME AT LAST
What a week and a half it's been. We left home on Wednesday, Sept. 24 for a two day teacher conference. The girls stayed at the hotel with us - it was so nice to have all the family together again even if it was at the hotel. Brian and I deserted them all day on Thursday and Friday while we were at the conference, but they had a good time relaxing and doing their own thing.
The weekend was spent relaxing and getting shopping done before I went into the hospital. Monday was pre-op and getting myself mentally prepared.
Tuesday was the big day. Here I am about 8 hours after surgery. I still hadn't moved from my bed at this point and the epidural was still effective so I felt pretty great. Brian and the kids brought me some sunflowers and a musical card. They were so thoughtful.
Naomi came and had breakfast with me at the hospital since she didn't have a class first period.
Part of the joy of preparing you for surgery are these wonderful stockings you get to wear. They are supposed to help with circulation until you are up and moving about again. Just extra-long Spanx really.
These flowers were sent to me from the staff at work. They came with a box of chocolates that are being kept under lock and key until I can enjoy them fully. 
My mom and dad sent me this beautiful bouquet. My room looked so bright and cheerful.
I was released from the hospital yesterday and had to spend the night in Whitehorse before coming home. It was a little scary leaving - I was so well cared for while I was there. But it was inevitable. This morning Brian and Josh finished the grocery shopping, then bundled me into the truck for the long ride home. The bumpy roads didn't both me too much, it was more just having to sit in the truck for such a long time. But we made it home safely and now it's time to just take it easy and recover.
Thanks to everyone for the thoughts and well wishes.
The weekend was spent relaxing and getting shopping done before I went into the hospital. Monday was pre-op and getting myself mentally prepared.Tuesday was the big day. Here I am about 8 hours after surgery. I still hadn't moved from my bed at this point and the epidural was still effective so I felt pretty great. Brian and the kids brought me some sunflowers and a musical card. They were so thoughtful.
Naomi came and had breakfast with me at the hospital since she didn't have a class first period.
Part of the joy of preparing you for surgery are these wonderful stockings you get to wear. They are supposed to help with circulation until you are up and moving about again. Just extra-long Spanx really.
These flowers were sent to me from the staff at work. They came with a box of chocolates that are being kept under lock and key until I can enjoy them fully. 
My mom and dad sent me this beautiful bouquet. My room looked so bright and cheerful.
I was released from the hospital yesterday and had to spend the night in Whitehorse before coming home. It was a little scary leaving - I was so well cared for while I was there. But it was inevitable. This morning Brian and Josh finished the grocery shopping, then bundled me into the truck for the long ride home. The bumpy roads didn't both me too much, it was more just having to sit in the truck for such a long time. But we made it home safely and now it's time to just take it easy and recover.Thanks to everyone for the thoughts and well wishes.
Monday, September 22, 2008
GRAD 2009
I just got an email confirming that Naomi's graduation ceremonies will be on the weekend of June 26, 2009. It's so hard to wrap my head around the idea of her graduating from high school. I'm just not old enough for this.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
CATCHING UP
I just realized that it has been over 10 days since my last post and it's time for an update. Life has just been so busy. School can easily take over everything in the first few weeks. As you may know I've been filling in as a teacher for the past couple weeks because the teacher we had lined up for the job decided not to come. They finally found another teacher to take the position. The kids have been great and we've had a fantastic couple of weeks, but it will be nice to pass the reigns to someone else. Then I can relax again. The new teacher will start on September 29. Unfortunately for him (or maybe lucky for him), I won't be there. I am having my surgery on Sept. 30, so will be in Whitehorse for pre-op on the 29th. I'm feeling quite nervous about it now that it is coming so soon. The fear of the unknown. However, after so many years of pain, if all goes well, I will be much better off.
Yesterday Brian, Josh and I went hunting. Can you imagine us, the mighty white hunters, looking for a moose? LOL. We didn't see any moose, but we didn't have a really serious look. We are so busy in the next few weeks that we don't have time to deal with cutting up all that meat. But Josh did shoot his first grouse. He made a beautiful shot - right in the head as it was walking away. Obviously it wasn't a very smart bird, but it sure was tasty.
Things have been so quiet at our house without the girls. Josh is enjoying getting all the attention. Both of the girls have settled in to life in Whitehorse quite well. Hannah is loving dorm life. I'm sure the kids there are much more interesting that Brian and I - apparently we are "old". (direct Hannah quote) I keep waiting for her to phone and tell me she's homesick, but I'm not holding my breath. She's having too much fun. Naomi decided to change her courses to get into the university she wants (hoping for Memorial in Newfoundland). So she is taking more academic courses. At the moment she is still waiting for one course that she has to do by correspondence, and since she has a spare she is just doing 2 courses until it arrives. It's still so hard to believe she is graduating this year. She has signed up for a jazz dance class and will be performing in the Nutcracker at Christmas. She decided to quit her job at Please Mum because she wants to try something different. Overall, they are both really enjoying life in Whitehorse and they are doing very well. Before we know it they will be home for Thanksgiving.
We head into Whitehorse on Wednesday for a teacher's conference. Then we will stay there for my surgery. That means about 10 days in Whitehorse. Yikes. Then we are hoping to come home on Oct. 3rd. Brian has to go back to Whitehorse for training on the 5th and he will come back on the 8th. Then it is almost Thanksgiving. Looks like this year will fly by. Josh isn't too excited about the amount of time spent in Whitehorse, but he's bringing his xbox and he will have homework so that should keep him busy. We are getting a kitchenette suite while there just because that is far too long to be eating in restaurants. So, if I don't post before we leave. I will post an update sometime after we return home.
Yesterday Brian, Josh and I went hunting. Can you imagine us, the mighty white hunters, looking for a moose? LOL. We didn't see any moose, but we didn't have a really serious look. We are so busy in the next few weeks that we don't have time to deal with cutting up all that meat. But Josh did shoot his first grouse. He made a beautiful shot - right in the head as it was walking away. Obviously it wasn't a very smart bird, but it sure was tasty.
Things have been so quiet at our house without the girls. Josh is enjoying getting all the attention. Both of the girls have settled in to life in Whitehorse quite well. Hannah is loving dorm life. I'm sure the kids there are much more interesting that Brian and I - apparently we are "old". (direct Hannah quote) I keep waiting for her to phone and tell me she's homesick, but I'm not holding my breath. She's having too much fun. Naomi decided to change her courses to get into the university she wants (hoping for Memorial in Newfoundland). So she is taking more academic courses. At the moment she is still waiting for one course that she has to do by correspondence, and since she has a spare she is just doing 2 courses until it arrives. It's still so hard to believe she is graduating this year. She has signed up for a jazz dance class and will be performing in the Nutcracker at Christmas. She decided to quit her job at Please Mum because she wants to try something different. Overall, they are both really enjoying life in Whitehorse and they are doing very well. Before we know it they will be home for Thanksgiving.
We head into Whitehorse on Wednesday for a teacher's conference. Then we will stay there for my surgery. That means about 10 days in Whitehorse. Yikes. Then we are hoping to come home on Oct. 3rd. Brian has to go back to Whitehorse for training on the 5th and he will come back on the 8th. Then it is almost Thanksgiving. Looks like this year will fly by. Josh isn't too excited about the amount of time spent in Whitehorse, but he's bringing his xbox and he will have homework so that should keep him busy. We are getting a kitchenette suite while there just because that is far too long to be eating in restaurants. So, if I don't post before we leave. I will post an update sometime after we return home.
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