Weddings and Birthdays and Updates Oh My!!!

SHHHHHHHH! I don't want to hear it. Not one little word about how HORRIBLE I've been at updating my blog lately. Ugh! I know....but I am here at last typing my little thoughts away and that's all that matters right?
Where to begin....ps - ya might wanna get comfy! I'll add some pictures to make it a little more interesting.


I finished my accounting class in the middle of July and wasn't quite sure how I was going to do. I had really felt like I had bombed my final exam but lo and behold, I checked my final mark online last week and I ended up with A! Wahoo. I felt pretty darn pumped about that let me tell ya because I did find the class challenging. So now I need to figure out what the next step is. I know I want to pursue more classes in accounting but we just need to figure out where we're going to be living first before I can decide.



It looks like the University of Guelph won't be changing or improving our life!!!(see pic) Mike unfortuately did not get accepted this year. We found out, from the Dean of the program, that 70 people were trying to squeeze into 9 seats that they had available. I was mad, downright red in the face, steam comin' out of my ears mad. This was our 2nd year attempting to get in and alas it looks like it's just not in the cards. We are now trying to figure out what our next move will be. Mike has to find a completely different career path which is pretty stressful but luckily he has A LOT of interests! He has applied to a job in Calgary doing what he is doing now, so were thinking of possibly making the move back out west. We'll see what happens.



Our little Jack-a-loo is now 1. I can hardly believe it that a year has gone by already. It brings tears to my eyes knowing that his 1st year of life is over and all those little baby moments with it. He is also no longer breastfeeding. I planned on weaning him at a year and it seemed like he was losing interest as well. We had a few different parties for him. One down in Windsor when we were there for my sister's wedding. One back at home here in Burlington with the Ryan's and then another mini one so we could eat the AMAZING cake that Uncle Devon and his girlfriend Mackenzie made for him. I'll have to post pics later as my camera is being a wee bit tempermental. He got spoiled rotten and it was a ton of fun watching him eat cake for the 1st time. I can't wait to see what this next year brings!!!


Emily and Mark tied the knot! It was a beautiful wedding and a oh-so-fun reception. She was a BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEUTIFUL bride and made her big sister proud. It still hasn't quite set in that my little sister is married. I'm sure it will take a little bit of time. We're so excited to have Mark in our family and we LOVE his family!!! They are so cute! Emily lucked out big time. I got to see my sis Liz, bro in law Dave and there cute family as well for about a week. It was so good to see them. It really makes me miss them though and oh how I long for them not to live so far away FOREVER!!! Maybe one day. Keep your fingers crossed Diz!


Mike's little sister Mandi aka Mandizzle, Mandeep, Mandi Poo Poo(she is actually the same age as my sister Emily and they knew each other before Mike and I did) got engaged a couple of weeks ago! They are planning for an October wedding and we couldn't be more excited. We love Jordan to bits and pieces and can't wait for the big day.


We're off to Hawaii this Saturday for Tyler and Julie's wedding. Mike and I thought about it long and hard and finally came to the conclusion that this might be a once in a lifetime chance to go (although I sure hope not) and that we should just bite the bullet (and close our eyes as our bank account dwindles away) and go! My lovely, wonderful, bestest Mom is going to watch Jack for the week as well so we'll be childless! I haven't been separated from my lil' Jack for more than 8 hours so I'm not quite sure how I'm going to cope. I think I'll be the one having a wee bit of separation anxiety but at least I have blue skies, and sandy beaches to soothe my aching heart (and knowing that it's my own Mom watching him). Mike and I really are so excited and it should be a grrrrrrrrreat time. Post to follow with those details FOR SURE! ;;)



Looks good doesn't it? It's what I'm eating right now. Just in case you were wondering. Well that's about all for now. Buh-bye to all my follow bloggers and ALOHA Hawaii. I'm off to go polish my coconut bra! hee hee