December blessed us in many ways and we were so honoured to be chosen as winners of Brunswick Square's "Be an Elf" contest. They put out a request to find people giving back to others and "paying it forward" throughout the month of December. My mom approached us and encouraged us to enter the contest with our "good deed" calendar that we do each December. We were already several days into our calendar and agreed to send in a photo. I sent a photo of Kaiden donating his box of toys to Romaro House (this was the third year we have done this). The response was overwhelming! We were sent kind words and throughts from friends, family and complete strangers. We received requests for copies of our good deed list so that others could begin this tradition with their children. This was more than a good enough reason to enter the contest..the idea that it would encourage others to begin traditions like this. We were surprised and deeply honoured when we received a phone call from Brunswick Square letting us know that Kaiden's act of kindness was exactly what they were looking for. We were awarded with a large Brunswick Square gift card as well as a large donation to be given to our charity of choice. We asked Kaiden, who felt Romaro house should receive the money. We finished up 2013 by presenting Romaro House with the donation on New Years Eve. To say it was an incredible, humbling experience would be an understatement. Kaiden told us when we left that "that made my heart feel good". All was right in the world at that moment <3 So despite all of the difficulties the weather brought this December, it will sure be one we will never forget and we can't wait to continue our acts of kindness throughout the year as well as again next December.
Currently we are very excited to leave January as it has been a sicky one in our house! We are looking forward to all that February has to bring with Valentine's Day and a wee little Princess turning 3! She is very excited that her Birthday is finally here! She has requested a Pink Bubble Guppies party so that is what she will have! The kids are doing well, both filling our lives with so much joy. School is going very well for Kaiden and we cannot get over the huge change in him since last year. We had a tough year with his transition to Kindergarten being a huge change that took some time to adjust to. He has come so far and we are so proud of him! He has also been skating like a champ and has really learned so much since last year!
Hurricane Avarie keeps us laughing on a daily basis (as well as exhausts us haha!) She is excited about joining gymnastics again this spring and loved Dance, which finished in December. Right now they are both getting over the flu so hopefully it leaves our house for this year soon! I have to take a moment to gush about my husband who is such an amazing dad and thankfully takes such good care of all of us! It is times like the sickness that really make me see exactly why I love him so much. He is so kind and sweet and a comfort for the kids, willing to do anything to keep them comfortable and feeling safe. These are the real moments in marriage that test your patience and teamwork. He is amazing and I am so happy to share my life with him. Okay that's enough mushy stuff for now as Valentine's day is just around the corner..I will try to keep the gushing to a minimum but I can't promise anything as I have such a great hubby who never stops doing the little things that make me love him so. Stay tuned for Valentine photos and an Under the Sea bubble guppies celebration!
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