WE'RE MOVING TO YARMOUTH....VERY SOON!!!
No, I didn't get a job there. I applied for almost 40 jobs this summer. Didn't get one. Got one interview for a job in Yarmouth. I didn't get it. Will I substitute teach? Yes. Why Yarmouth? To live with my parents and save money. Why? Cause our family ain't getting any smaller, or younger (especially me)...and we'll actually need to get a house and van some day. So, along with the fact that Emma loves Yarmouth and is very happy there, we also figured we could save as much in one year there as we would be able to in maybe 5-6 years living here in HFX.
So, with all that being said...we move, and soon. Like, Tuesday soon. Emma starts school down there on Thursday. And by the way...she is going to have the same school bus driver that I had as a kid.
So a new adventure begins in the life of our family. We are excited, but also sad. Nervous, but also optimistic. There is a lot of packing to do in a very little amount of time. Kelly says "It'll get done". Amen, sister. So, for those of you on the Halifax Squadron, we are going to miss you. We wish we could spend a bit more time before we go, but it's been a super last minute decision. Maybe some of you will come to see Yarmouth now. It's a nice place. It produces crazy folk, but it's a nice place. And there is always room at my parents place if you come down (I can talk them into anything-I'm the youngest child).
Adios HFX.
Our Big News
this is a photo blog. aka- i hve been a lazy blogger
Well, a lot happened in July. Most likely it was one of our busiest months. We were gone a lot, I worked a lot, and we had some visits here, too. And we are still trying to adjust to 3 kids. Well, I am, at least. So, since my blogging has been so sparse, I decided to upload a bunch of photos, and let you see what we have been up to.
Before I get to those, just so you all know how hectic it is adding another child into your family...we went away to PEI this past weekend, and didn't take ONE picture. It was crazy trying to keep Ruby happy, and chase Morgan everywhere, while struggling to show Emma a fun time. Can't wait for the next 4 kids. Just kidding. I already feel my hair turning gray more and more each day. Some days I want to pull it out. But anyway, the point is...much like my own parents discovered...the picture taking goes down a bit after each kid. Hence, there are not as many baby pictures of me as there is my brothers. Sorry to Ruby for not photo documenting her first trip to the Island.
Big sister doing a great job with littlest sister
Pops and Morgan (I hear she looks like me)
Mommy and Ruby...so cute together
Pops and his girls (Pops' Angels)
The Family at the Public Gardens
A Walk in the gardens (note Morgan's cute harness...a horsey)
The girls. My girls.
The buddies, being pulled in a boat by Uncle Buck
Morgan enjoying a swim in leech infested waters
the matching cousins. Audrey and Co. were up for a visit
Ruby June looking Purday
So that's all for now. Ruby doesn't want me to blog anymore today. She says it distracts me from giving her some attention. Adios.
A quick little blurby from Yarmouth
Well, I just wanted to make a quick post while I am in Yarmouth with the Fam. Greggy sent me a couple of pictures of Job and Morgan playing together. They are quite the duo, and Job is always calling for Morgan to play with him. It's very cute. Anyway, I think these pictures are better than any I have taken of the two. A well centered photo, in a cool setting.
Ruby and Audrey's Blessings
So last weekend we took a little trip to Yarmouth. Yarmouth is a place where kids like me grow up. It's a place that makes a boy a man. It's a place where you take your new baby to be blessed if her cousin was born within the same week, and you think they'll be the best of friends; and if the rest of your family lives there.
We were excited to be able to have both of these little girls blessed on the same day. It was great that Ralph and Debbie were able to come down to Yarmouth, too. So we had all of our family there. It's great when all the kids can get together. Emma got to play with my cousins (who are her favorite playmates). It was just a fast trip, but we enjoyed it. It was nice to finally see Audrey in person. She is so much bigger than Ruby, as you can see in the pictures below. She was so much quieter than Ruby, too. Ruby seemed to be on her worst behavior while we were down there. She isn't always so fussy...but it seemed like she was on a fussing rampage while we were there.
Anyway, here are some pictures of the blessing girls in their outfits. Kelly made Ruby's dress that week. It turned out great. Oh, and I worked the midnight shift the day we went down...so I was super tired out (cause you know I wasn't getting any sleep in the car, with the three girls in the back)...and I was still super tired on Sunday. Well, when I started the blessing, I almost started saying a regular prayer. I was so tired, I didn't realize what I was doing. I quickly corrected myself though. It was great. Anyway, that's all.
Ruby June MacLean
So, today was the day. The day the kid came out. It was a cold and windy day, and the seas were unkind. It seemed that all was lost. Okay, hold on...that's a different story. But yeah, today we hit the road to the hospital. Kel was having contractions last evening, and in the early morning hours, it was too many, too close. So we did it. We decided not to give birth in our apartment, and got our buns to the hospital.
So, to make a long story short (which included a sucker-sucking anesthesiologist, our neighbor the nurse, and some miracle epidural happening)...at 7:58am today, June 8th, a 6 pound 12 ounce, 20 inches long girl popped out of Kelly's body. She went flying across the floor, and into the arms of her Pops. She screamed "What's up, Pop", and then went to her Mom's body for food. It was quite the time. And best of all, the label on her leg said her name was Ruby June MacLean. How perfect.
Anyway, most of that is truth. I have to get back to the hospital...but here are some pictures to keep the masses happy. Peace out. Oh, and by the way...yes...I realize I am VERY outnumbered now in my home. Ah well. I always loved the company of girls!!!
PS-These pictures are not in order. I am in a hurry.
Congrats Greg, Jocelyne, and Job
HERE ARE THE PICTURES!!!
(this little blurb is in addition to the post I did yesterday...so if you didn't see yesterday's post, it is below the pictures).
Greg just sent these today. He said that Audrey's face is swollen, but she is doing better. Also, Joce is doing better than yesterday, too. Very exciting. Wish I could be in Yarmouth to see the little girl in person. Anyway...there she is....
Well, I wish I could say Kelly had our baby today (I am getting a little tired of the pregnancy, and am ready for that little person to hop out). But, the next best thing happened today...Jocelyne had their baby!! She went to the hospital in the wee hours of the morning today (June 3rd), so she didn't even have to be induced.
As the story goes...she popped that little girl out at 1:03pm t'day. I don't have any pictures so far. I just got home from work and had a couple messages on my answering machine to say she arrived. Now...I bet everyone is wondering what they named her. Well, I am not going to say. Just joking....
Welcome to planet Earth, and Yarmouth County, Audrey Eloise Veinot.
Now, the best part (not for Jocelyne) is that the little girl was not so little. She weighed in at 10lbs, 1 ounce. WOWZA!!!! We are waiting to get a call back from Greg, to hear the story of that whopper. Anyway, hope everyone is okay with me not posting a picture to go along with this post. Congrats Greg and Joce, and Job....we are excited to see your new little baby.
