We recently went to a Strawberry Festival. It was a beautiful day outside signalling that Summer is on the way. We enjoyed strawberry themed foods and the Sugar Snaps experienced theme park style rides for the first time. We loved the strawberry crepes and strawberry slushies. Ryder loved riding the carousel. … [Read more...]
Spending time with our Surrogate
If you read my recent post with photos of the two pregnancies, you know that Griselda was our surrogate and that Griselda, Peter and their children will always be part of our family. We had a wonderful time when they recently joined us at our house for a get together. They played with the Sugar Snaps. Our children played together … [Read more...]
Memory Lane–Pictures from the Beginning of Capri + 3
If you've read our story, you know that there were two pregnancies that resulted in our four children born in November of 2010. Our surrogate, Griselda, and her family will always be part of our family. They are amazing, warm and wonderful people. We feel so privileged to have them in our lives. We get … [Read more...]
Visit to the Dentist
We took the Sugar Snaps to the dentist who also happens to be their uncle. We have found that they do better with outings if we prepare them by talking about it for a few days beforehand. I played a game with the Sugar Snaps, telling them, "we are going to see Uncle David and he's going to look at your armpits." They all responded, "no!" Then, I would … [Read more...]
Family Fun at the Gardens
We spent some time with Aunt Leanne, Uncle Eric and Cousin Emma at lunch and then stopped by a beautiful botanical garden. Grayson, Aunt Leanne, Capri and Emma explored the gardens. What you don't see in this photo is that Ryder and Uncle Eric are also there while Greg is off to the side and I walked several steps … [Read more...]