Our Family & Our Life

Dear Diary, 37 and a few more grey hairs.. As of 11.20pm last night I officially aged another year, and I must say over the last few weeks I can feel it. Ever since my nephew Matthew asked me to play 11-a-side football in Ontario I have realised that either I have to give up or get going to the gym. I have no excuse though as there's a free one about 100 yards away from my bed.. :) Anyway just wanted to say thankyou for all of you guys who left a happy birthday comment on the blog, it was much appreciated. Also to Merlin and Janet who sent me an ecard and the folk at Metro taxis who got me a cake and were all gathered together to surprise me with it. Mum and Dad Vandenberg, thankyou for the birthday card, and whether it said Son in Law or Son makes no difference to me, I know what you mean and feel very thankful that you see me as a son.. Heather, Isla and I went out last night to a Sushi restaurant, even though Heather's not all that fond of Sushi. But we had a nice evening an

Dear Diary, Isla and I arrived at the Ranch (check out link) just over a week ago. The apartment is lovely, it's just like living on a resort. The grounds are impeccably kept and we have access to a pool, a kiddie splash pool and a hot tub along with a gym and weekly pilates and yoga classes. I certainly have no excuse for not losing the baby weight! Oh yes, and there is a onsite car wash and Colin has learned a readily supply of quarters must be handy at all times to ensure the car is not covered in pink foam. My first impression of Colorado has been good. It's really pretty, even desert like in our area, and clean. The people have been friendly and the shopping is great!!! We have spent alot of greenbacks at Walmart during the past week! Right now we are in the process of buying a company car and opening a personal bank account. As with my move to the UK, nothing is easy especially when you don't have a social security number but we hope to have both sorted by this weeke

Dear Diary, Happy Birthday to my wonderful husband! We are very thankful and blessed for having you in our lives....

Dear Diary, Just an update on the days of our lives here in Waterdown. We're still doing a bit of visiting and Isla is enjoying all the cuddles and hugs she gets. Of course, the sparkles in her big blue eyes and that little cheeky smile are enough to melt your heart. I could look at her all day but then I might be a bit biased! My cousin Fran Geurts came by last week for a nice chat. I haven't seen Fran since I left 3 years ago and we had a nice visit. Fran and her family used to live in Burlington and she used to come times to watch Sue Thomas FB Eye a few times. I also went to visit my friend Elsa last Friday morning. We had a nice chat and her daughter Katelyn thoroughly enjoyed having another girl around the house. Poor Katelyn has three brothers!!! When we arrived in Canada we brought our British car seat with us, however, they are illegal to use in Canada. Mom and I have been on a car seat search and to date we bought two, not that I need two but anyways a long story shor