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I’m finally back in my room…tired as anything.  I get to sleep in my own bed. NO MORE TENTING IN SUB-ZERO WEATHER!

I’m a positive person (it’s a blessing and a curse) and even though it took us 11 hours to get to Canada I always think it’s going to be shorter on the way home. Like we’re going to make up time somewhere…we didn’t! It was indeed a long drive. My two year never slept…no, not even for a moment! We let her watch WAY TOO MUCH t.v. but, it was survival mode and we will start a new tomorrow!

I have two photo shoots tomorrow and I can’t wait! Two families that I’ve never met but I can’t wait to capture them. Good thing I love what I do because I sure do a lot of it!

I know I promised photos from my trip…don’t worry, they will come!

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The wonderful thing about being on vacation is that you are away from all the distractions of normal life. Time to read, laugh with family, stare at the stars, and so much more…I had big plans for today (canoeing, hiking etc) but, it’s raining! So, we’ll have to figure things out and be inside! Yikes.

My big mission today is to capture Adriah and her cousins (Jomei and Tayus) so I can print pictures! They change so quickly and I want to remember every stage, every vacation, every moment…it’s tough living in different countries from your family!

I can’t wait to share the pictures I’ve taken so far! AND the amazing pictures my brother took of our family yesterday! I feel like I personally know why people pay the big bucks for photographers to capture their families. It’s an amazing feeling to have this moment frozen with style;to be cherished forever. I’m so busy taking the pictures I can forget the gift it is! Adriah will never be this age again!

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I know I promised pictures but I’m going to have to re-neg (sp?) because my mom has dial-up…and I had no idea that it would take me all day to get the pictures up! So, hold on, I’ll put my vacation pictures up this weekend! Thanks for understanding!

Today Matt, Adriah and I are going to have a photo shoot of our very own. I’ve mentioned before that my brother is an amazing photographer and he has volunteered to do a family shoot for us and I can’t wait! I know the value of pictures and can’t wait to have a few great ones of my family! You’ll have to wait on those too…sorry!

I remember when we used to have to wait for pictures all the time. My daughter has no concept of that. I shoot a picture of her and she says, “CHEESE…I see it!” I love it!

by the way, tenting in the great outdoors is going ok. A little cold and damp but, I’m surviving! I feel so hardcore.

This vacation is shaping up to be packed with fun: bonfires (listening to Bryon Reagan on Matt’s laptop and laughing our heads off!), long walks down country roads (trying to work off the pounds of “Canadian” candy we consumed during the day), playing games (My sister brought CSI:the game and we didn’t finish it because we are all experts and figured out who done it) and eating great food (there’s nothing like my mom’s homemade french fries!)

Wow, that pretty much sums it up for now. Is this anything like you vacations? I want to hear it! Everyone comment and let’s compare notes!

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We made it! We got here last night at 1:30am (12:30am Minnesota time)! Adriah did not nap the whole ride. She normally is in bed by 7:30pm and falls asleep sortly after, but not yesterday! She finally fell asleep at 10pm and that was because I was rubbing her head and tickling her face.

And yes, she watched a ton of movies. I lost count of how many! How embarrassing.

To top it off, she ate tons of junk food…McDonald’s, Fritos (chili flavor) and the old faithful Fruit Snacks! Nothing like a 12 hour car ride to make you undo everything you normally enforce with diligence.

Anyways, we all woke up at 9am, had Tim Horton’s bagels and cream cheese; a very Canadian breakfast! Matt and Wayne (my step-dad) have been working all morning tearing down a shed and Adriah went for a swim with her Grandma…life is good.

It’s a gorgeous day. Perfect breeze. The kind of day that forces you to stop, point your face towards the sun, breathe deep and smile!

My sister, brother and nephews arrive today! Their driving up from Toronto. So, that makes 7 adults and 3 kids in a 2 bedroom house! We (Matt and I) have graciously said we’d sleep outside in a tent. I can’t remember the last time I slept in a tent. I’m praying for no little (or big) critters to come and visit.  

Enough babbling for today. I’ll get some pictures up tomorrow!

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There is so much going on in my life right now…it’s hard for me to keep up! So, instead of doing any of it, I decided to sit down and blog. The one thing I don’t “need” to be doing but it makes me smile!

Here’s some random stuff I’m thinking about:

1. For all of you faithful readers, (those who have been with me from the beginning) I got my ring fixed! For those of you who are really confused let me explain…I lost the center stone of my ring while I was in Vegas last march. It was one of those heartbreaking moments when you look down and panic; knowing there’s no way you can fix it! Anyways, Matt went to get the stone replaced this week and they fix it for free! And they cleaned it too… it’s the little things.

2.  My family is convinced that we (Minnesotans) have the best milk products that they’ve ever tried…ever! So, I’ve been asked to bring cheese, sour cream, and Hidden Valley Ranch dressing on my vacation next week. We’re happy to contribute!

3.  My husband is amazing! Adriah was needing to blow some steam, and he knows how much work I need to do before we leave, so he took her for a walk. I love him for that!

4. The carpet for Ryan and Brianna’s townhome was supposed to be laid this week! The move-in date gets closer and closer. I’m so happy for them!

5. We finally broke down and purchased a portable DVD for the long drives to Canada. Adriah doesn’t know how good she has it. Now we’ll be able to watch: The Wiggles, Raffi, and Barney for hours. Can’t wait!

Well, I feel better. Back to editing pictures for your future viewing pleasure!

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