Archive for the 'Firsts' Category


Olympic Torch Relay: A Chance For Aidan to Shine

When Anthony and I moved to Vancouver almost 13 years ago we knew we loved the city, but plans for after his PhD were murky. When Vancouver got the games seven years ago all we knew is that we really wanted to stay and experience the games as much as we could.  When Aidan [...]

One Year and a Birth Story

Last year this time I was a bit of an uncomfortable mess.  I was ready to not be pregnant, but Anthony and I were a little worried that my mom wouldn’t make it here in time.  I really wanted my doctor to be the one to deliver Quinlan and she was on call the Friday [...]

Ladner May Days

As I search for interesting things to do for families with children for Being Savvy Vancouver I come across things I like to try with our family and today was one of those times.  We went to Ladner for a day of May Days fair fun and geocaching in another local park.  Aidan got to [...]

Preschool and the First Day

So today was the big day.  Aidan (and Mommy) went to preschool for the first time.  We took some pictures before school some early and some just before.  Since I had an appointment with the Diabetic Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital, Anthony stayed home with the boy and took some pictures.  I took some after [...]