I had another evening with that occasional, unfamiliar, slightly out of place feeling that led me to realize again...we're not in Canada anymore folks.
My lovely friend and neighbor is having a baby and I went with some other ladies from our base to her baby shower the other night. As the evening conversation is flowing, a number of moments remind me that indeed, I am a foreigner.
Firstly, when mace on your key chain and a loaded gun concealed under your clothes enters the conversation, you know you are not in Canada.
Secondly, when talking about what people might rob from a Dollar General store.....what in the world is a ding dong? Or a ho ho? To be honest, I just goggled them for a visual. Again, you know you are not in Canada.
There you have it folks. Though it seems as though there wouldn't be large differences since we are on the same body of land, same continent and generally what you would think is the same culture, do not be fooled!
We are not in Canada anymore. These moments prove it.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Great News!
We have GREAT news!
Instead of taking 30-45 days, we have heard from the lawyer in just 2.5 weeks! What a delightful surprise! Shane got an email last Sunday, on Father's Day as he was getting out of bed. I wanted to share it days ago but we had a few people we needed to contact first so instead I hinted on my last post that it was a great day with moments of happiness =)
Our visas are approved!!!! Until December 2015! Wowers.
Before I take the time to let that sink in, all I can think about is a trip home to Canada! A long-awaited trip to the homeland! I'm so excited! I can't wait to be reunited with my fam and especially for Noah to spend some time with his grandparents, aunts and uncles!
We are awaiting papers in the mail and when they arrive, we can make a trip! So, we hope to see them arrive this week so we can begin making plans!
Yay! Let the celebration begin!
Instead of taking 30-45 days, we have heard from the lawyer in just 2.5 weeks! What a delightful surprise! Shane got an email last Sunday, on Father's Day as he was getting out of bed. I wanted to share it days ago but we had a few people we needed to contact first so instead I hinted on my last post that it was a great day with moments of happiness =)
Our visas are approved!!!! Until December 2015! Wowers.
Before I take the time to let that sink in, all I can think about is a trip home to Canada! A long-awaited trip to the homeland! I'm so excited! I can't wait to be reunited with my fam and especially for Noah to spend some time with his grandparents, aunts and uncles!
We are awaiting papers in the mail and when they arrive, we can make a trip! So, we hope to see them arrive this week so we can begin making plans!
Yay! Let the celebration begin!
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Celebrations!
I love special celebration days! And this week we got to celebrate on 2 special days!
Wednesday was our 9th Anniversary! We had a special celebration this year, relishing the fact that Noah's beloved Auntie Stephanie was in town and able to be with him all day long =) We really enjoying that and with the blessing of Shane's boss, we took the day to be together. So. Lovely!
We started the day off right....in the prayer room getting prophetic ministry =) Then we headed to the Plaza (a ritzy area of town with shops and fountains), walked around and ate Brazilian BBQ for the first time! Shane LOVES meat so it was special to try a new place that was all about meat =) We had been given a Starbuck's gift card specifically to celebrate our anniversary so we hit up Starbuck's and another walk after lunch, before heading back to check in with Steph and Noah. The little man was happy to see us and we hung out for a bit before heading out once more to wander the aisles of Target and try on some glasses. I'm in the market for new ones! We relaxed at home in the evening and got to spend some time with Stephanie. What a lovely day!
And then today! Father's Day! It was a nice day, full of family quality time and moments of happiness =) We tried a new park, played outside, napped, played in the toy aisles at Walmart and I picked up Chipotle for my hubby for supper =) I also had to bake him his own cake =)
I love reasons to celebrate good things, beloved people and special milestones!
Wednesday was our 9th Anniversary! We had a special celebration this year, relishing the fact that Noah's beloved Auntie Stephanie was in town and able to be with him all day long =) We really enjoying that and with the blessing of Shane's boss, we took the day to be together. So. Lovely!
We started the day off right....in the prayer room getting prophetic ministry =) Then we headed to the Plaza (a ritzy area of town with shops and fountains), walked around and ate Brazilian BBQ for the first time! Shane LOVES meat so it was special to try a new place that was all about meat =) We had been given a Starbuck's gift card specifically to celebrate our anniversary so we hit up Starbuck's and another walk after lunch, before heading back to check in with Steph and Noah. The little man was happy to see us and we hung out for a bit before heading out once more to wander the aisles of Target and try on some glasses. I'm in the market for new ones! We relaxed at home in the evening and got to spend some time with Stephanie. What a lovely day!
And then today! Father's Day! It was a nice day, full of family quality time and moments of happiness =) We tried a new park, played outside, napped, played in the toy aisles at Walmart and I picked up Chipotle for my hubby for supper =) I also had to bake him his own cake =)
I love reasons to celebrate good things, beloved people and special milestones!
Sunday, June 09, 2013
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!
This week we borrowed a camera from a friend on base and my lovely sister took some pictures of our family! We drove to a little lake nearby that she recently discovered and took some pictures of our family of 3. I love them =) I am so blessed to have my boys to journey through life with =)
Today, Steph and I went outside to take some pictures of Noah for a little 18 month photo shoot. He did so great and turned on some great moves =) He is SUCH a handsome boy!
Sadly, I still haven't figured out how to post pictures on here =( But, I uploaded a few to facebook! Check it out!
Today, Steph and I went outside to take some pictures of Noah for a little 18 month photo shoot. He did so great and turned on some great moves =) He is SUCH a handsome boy!
Sadly, I still haven't figured out how to post pictures on here =( But, I uploaded a few to facebook! Check it out!
Monday, June 03, 2013
THINGS ARE MOVING FORWARD!!!
After a long delay in our visa process, we received great news last week!
We have been waiting on the further documentation the government asked for and that whole step in the process began way back in February. It has had many challenging moments...as you've read along the way.
The accountant was able to gather all the information....and there was a ton of information they were asking for. We assumed it would take weeks for the lawyer to process all of it before submitting it. Alas, we were wrong for the better!!!! As of last Thursday we got an email saying it has been filed!!!! We should hear something from the government in the next 30-45 days! What glorious news!
We are anticipating a summer trip home to Canada =) It has been way too long since we've seen loved ones....especially since Noah has seen his aunts, uncles, grandpas and grandmas!
Thank you Lord for this news!
We have been waiting on the further documentation the government asked for and that whole step in the process began way back in February. It has had many challenging moments...as you've read along the way.
The accountant was able to gather all the information....and there was a ton of information they were asking for. We assumed it would take weeks for the lawyer to process all of it before submitting it. Alas, we were wrong for the better!!!! As of last Thursday we got an email saying it has been filed!!!! We should hear something from the government in the next 30-45 days! What glorious news!
We are anticipating a summer trip home to Canada =) It has been way too long since we've seen loved ones....especially since Noah has seen his aunts, uncles, grandpas and grandmas!
Thank you Lord for this news!
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