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today is my 34th b-day. nothing really special about that number or this day but, I know it’s going to be a great day!

birthday’s always cause me to reflect:

my daughter Adriah gave me the most incredible present…as a write this I’m in a state of shock…she learned to read. Yesterday she was listening to Matt read to her and she turned the page and she read to him. It was like a switch went on and she gets it! We’ve tested her out several times today (got brand new books out of the library so there’s no chance she has them memorized) and she continues to amaze us.

my son Leyton is learning new words every day…today i feel like he talked and I understand him. every day he makes me smile.

my daughter Clara just turned one month…she’s opening her eyes all the time and I feel like she knows me. I could look into her eyes for hours – wondering her thoughts and trying to figure out what she’s like.

my husband Matt…it’s been almost 10 years and he’s still the person I want to spend every free moment with. We’re in this together and there’s no one else I’d rather share my life with. He is my gift.

my sister Elizabeth is pregnant with her first. I will hold her baby after turning 34…can’t wait. Her child already has a special place in my heart.

my sister Cindi just got married and comes to visit in two weeks! When they come we’re going to dressed up, eat at a fancy restaurant and go see a musical with our husbands – I chose this as my b-day gift so…no one can complain.

my brother Alexander just got back from Haiti and I know the experience changed him…I’m so thankful for his missions heart. check out his pictures: www.lifeimages.ca/blog

I just saw my mom and Matt’s parents are coming soon. I love our families.

I’m blessed with friends that are as close to me as my sisters.

I am in need of nothing. I feel full of love.

thanks for sharing this day w me…i love blogging.

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After having Adriah (5 years ago) people told me all the time, “Sleep when your baby sleeps!” I never took naps cause I had much better things to do -like clean, sort and tidy. I think there was a part of my “driven” self that didn’t want to admit that I needed to slow down and rest because of having a newborn and losing sleep every night.

After Leyton I wanted to nap so bad but I had tons of the things to do like edit, call or email clients, clean the house and PACK – we moved that year! I got over-tired and it effected everything. I don’t know what I would’ve done differently because he was born right before my busiest season and I had to follow through with commitments I had made before I even knew I was pregnant. It wasn’t an easy transition for me and it’s what made me realize I NEED a maternity leave after every baby!

With Clara my goal is to take a nap every day. I need it! Yes, there are still lots of other things to do but, I’m different this time. I’m willing to see that napping makes me a better parent and wife – that’s more important to me then a clean house. (Don’t get me wrong – it’s not easy to look at the dust growing on my blinds but, I’m willing to overlook it for a season.) This time around I’m more settled in myself…willing to slow down and not see it as weakness or failure BUT as a necessity for recovering quickly.

I’m feeling great! I love being a mom of three…it suits me! Good thing, eh?

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I’m so loving bring on maternity leave during the Olympics! Every night I curl up with my new little bundle and take in the competition. It’s amazing. Everything about the Olympics draws me in…the competition, the world coming together, big stars rising, little stars getting a chance to be seen and heard, the touching stories behind each athlete…need i go on?

Canada is in my heart and I watched the opening ceremonies with pride and tons of emotion. Being Canadian but, living in America makes me cheer for both countries. My daughter is learning to do that as well. It works out well that we are both cheer leaders at heart! Adriah loves screaming “Go USA! U-S-A” throughout the whole race thinking she helps the person through the TV. So cute!

these days I’m learning the rhythm of three kids, enjoying everything little about Clara, trying to take naps every afternoon…enjoying friends and family – sharing our family with theirs. It’s a special time where time slows down but, everything is happening so fast – I can’t believe she’ll be 3 weeks on Wednesday. I’m loving my life even though I’m super tired and my brain is mush.

If you haven’t watched the games yet turn on your TV, press record, and watch it everything – but the commercials. then write and tell me what’s your favorite!

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i couldn’t resist…

The girls…we out number the boys now!

Our little princess was trying so hard…I love that she wore her tiara to meet Clara for the first time.

Who says newborns don’t smile!?

for those of you wondering where this adorable outfit came from…Oh baby in the Galleria Mall, Edina, MN

Have a mentioned that I married the most amazing man? He’s a wonderful husband and an amazing Father…here he is loving on his new baby!

Thanks for sharing in my family with me. I’m totally content. thankful. at peace. I am blessed beyond belief.

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