Sorry, still no photos downloaded as Paul just finished his last two essays for his OPME course on military history today. Now he's done! (and I get to nag him about downloading photos, lol!)
In our news:
1) Milena's CT scan was completely normal with no loss of cerebellum. A big relief, as there's no tumour behind her bad eye, just the retinal disease to worry about. :)
2) Nathan had his CT scan Friday 20th, and after they gassed him they were finally able to get the IV in. We'll find out about his report in a week or so. He's going for another EEG in Regina General Hospital May 15th, as his one in Moose Jaw showed "some abnormalities" but the neurologist couldn't determine what they were.
3) The CMHA in Winnipeg is "tentatively" holding the 4 bdrm house we want at 277 Ubique Cres. It has a nice yard and garage, which we have to have for the bike, etc. However, if another family is set to move in May or June they have first dibs. The CMHA told Paul they'd phone him if that happens and see if we want to pay rent on it early, in order to hold it. Plse pray that doesn't have to happen! We'd really like that house.
4) We've finally got some weekend respite at a group home in Regina. Only 3 weekends of it before we move, but hey, it's better than nothing! :) The kids will get to go swimming, to the movies, the parks, etc. so they'll be nice and busy.
5) I'm working away on rewriting my "biker book", which I hope to have done in June and queries out to agents during the last two weeks of June. I'm turning it into a romantic suspense/mainstream book instead of the "category" Harlequin way I had to write it before. (only to be rejected)
6) Paul has his french course till May llth, and we're hoping his oral and written exam go well. He's worked really hard, and this "standard" of his bilingualism will stand for the next five years.
Loved the new pics on Kev & Becky's blog! So nice to see more of Eva, too. That's what this family blogging is all about - keeping in touch.
love to all,
Laurie
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Monday, April 9, 2007
Winnipeg in March!
We had a whirl-wind visit with Kevin & Becky at the end of March. I'll have some pics up as soon as Paul downloads the last batch of our various adventures from the camera.
Kevin & Becky graciously put up with our Base house-hunting, trying to get to know Winnipeg "in 2 days or less" :), and shared their church with us on Sunday. They took Milena and Nathan to see "Happy Feet" and then to McDonalds for supper (Milena was in heaven!) while Paul and I celebrated our 19th anniversary at "Tavern on the Green" (if I have the name wrong, plse forgive me!) which was a beautiful restaurant in the center of Assiniboia Park. It was fancy cuisine a la "The Dove", unlike anything you can get it Moose Jaw! About the fanciest thing you can get in Moose Jaw is Houston Pizza! Lol!
The night was completely fogged in, so that even though we were seated in the Atrium and open to the night sky, the closest thing we could see was the candlelight and each other. :)
We had to limit Milena's sweet hands from feeling baby kicks, otherwise she would've been glued to Becky's stomach everywhere Becky went in the house. :) Milena & Nathan are very excited about the soon-to-happen birth of their new cousin.
Kev & Becky also threw a fancy dinner for us on our last night - celebrating Nathan, Paul, and my birthdays, as well as our anniversary. Kev decorated the LR/DR with balloons and streamers, and bought Spiderman napkins and Happy Feet cups to complete the atmosphere for Nathan's birthday. A sensitive, and loving aunt and uncle! Nathan was thrilled with his Spiderman PS2 game from Gramma & Grampa Wood as well. Not to mention his Superman birthday card which plays the theme song. :)
We did find a house which is perfect for us, as long as it's still available in July. A beautiful 4 bdrm, detached house with a garage, on a quiet crescent across from a play park. Nathan and Milena don't play on swings and jungle gyms anymore, but it was a hopeful sign that there're children in the neighborhood. The address is 277 Ubique Cres., so plse keep this in your prayers, as it would be wonderful to have a house with all the things we need/want. Did I mention that the basement is finished? Not to mention extra shelving etc. in the laundry room. A military wife's dream house!
A big thank you to Kev & Becky for a wonderful visit, and the Birthday Party. It was so nice to get together with family again. As I said, pictures to follow as soon as Paul gets some time from studying etc. Stay tuned!
Kevin & Becky graciously put up with our Base house-hunting, trying to get to know Winnipeg "in 2 days or less" :), and shared their church with us on Sunday. They took Milena and Nathan to see "Happy Feet" and then to McDonalds for supper (Milena was in heaven!) while Paul and I celebrated our 19th anniversary at "Tavern on the Green" (if I have the name wrong, plse forgive me!) which was a beautiful restaurant in the center of Assiniboia Park. It was fancy cuisine a la "The Dove", unlike anything you can get it Moose Jaw! About the fanciest thing you can get in Moose Jaw is Houston Pizza! Lol!
The night was completely fogged in, so that even though we were seated in the Atrium and open to the night sky, the closest thing we could see was the candlelight and each other. :)
We had to limit Milena's sweet hands from feeling baby kicks, otherwise she would've been glued to Becky's stomach everywhere Becky went in the house. :) Milena & Nathan are very excited about the soon-to-happen birth of their new cousin.
Kev & Becky also threw a fancy dinner for us on our last night - celebrating Nathan, Paul, and my birthdays, as well as our anniversary. Kev decorated the LR/DR with balloons and streamers, and bought Spiderman napkins and Happy Feet cups to complete the atmosphere for Nathan's birthday. A sensitive, and loving aunt and uncle! Nathan was thrilled with his Spiderman PS2 game from Gramma & Grampa Wood as well. Not to mention his Superman birthday card which plays the theme song. :)
We did find a house which is perfect for us, as long as it's still available in July. A beautiful 4 bdrm, detached house with a garage, on a quiet crescent across from a play park. Nathan and Milena don't play on swings and jungle gyms anymore, but it was a hopeful sign that there're children in the neighborhood. The address is 277 Ubique Cres., so plse keep this in your prayers, as it would be wonderful to have a house with all the things we need/want. Did I mention that the basement is finished? Not to mention extra shelving etc. in the laundry room. A military wife's dream house!
A big thank you to Kev & Becky for a wonderful visit, and the Birthday Party. It was so nice to get together with family again. As I said, pictures to follow as soon as Paul gets some time from studying etc. Stay tuned!
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