Archive for the 'milestones' 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 [...]

Awe and Tears

Both my boys love music and it plays a big role in their everyday lives.  I guess that this isn’t a real surprise because music has always been a huge part of my life and Anthony’s.  Not only was I a choir geek from early on, but both Anthony and I were band geeks.  I [...]

First Day of Preschool in Pictures (Both Boys)

I may have been doing a dance yesterday thinking with glee about the first day of preschool, but this morning I was not nearly as excited as a certain 4 year old boy.  It was hard to get him to stay still at all and the number of times if he asked me if it [...]