Last week we ventured into the city once more, and as usual, we had multiple reasons for being there. However, unlike most of our trips to Edmonton, this one was mostly spent enjoying time with friends and having a new experience just for fun! On…
Last week we had our first medical trip of 2022 to the city. Luckily for us, December and January were left open and we didn’t have to make any trips down. We were able to enjoy a very long holiday season without interruption. It was…
I’ve never believed in New Year’s resolutions. I always thought they were a farce. People make them up and they usually stop following them before the first month of the year is even out. By “people”…I mean me! However, something about 2022 feels like a…
The past week seems like it has been busy, yet also simultaneously relaxing and rejuvenating. Christmas came and went as quickly as it always does, but this year, we had the biggest reason to soak up every moment of joy. This year was Arden’s second…
It’s December 15th, and that means Arden has officially been home for ONE WHOLE YEAR! I must say, what an incredible year it has been! On December 15th last year, after Arden had spent 230 days in the hospital (5 at the Royal Alexandra Hospital…
I often get the comment from other women that Brodi is a very “hands on” dad. It’s meant as a compliment. It’s meant as a way of saying to me that I’m very lucky, because I have help. However, the sentiment is lost, because to…
On December 15th last year, after I had spent 236 days in Edmonton, we brought our sweet Arden home. As we inch closer to that date, I’m feeling a wide range of emotions, and in the safety of our home and community, I’m allowing that…
While we were in Edmonton last week, Arden had a consultation with the ophthalmologist, and it was decided that he will require surgery to correct his ptosis (Ptosis: drooping of the upper eyelid due to a congenital condition). We knew this procedure was likely coming,…
This weekend we took a five day trip to Edmonton, and although the trip was planned primarily for Arden’s medical appointments, we tried to make it a relaxing and enjoyable time for our family. On Thursday night we drove down from Grande Prairie after Brodi…
Over the past year, our house has become a lot more crowded. We live in a small home to begin with, and filling our space with Arden’s equipment and toys definitely causes us to live in closer quarters. But I wouldn’t change that for anything.…