Category Archives: Birthday

Chubby baby skit – Happy 4th birthday Alexis!

Posted on March 9, 2013 by admin

Happy 4th Birthday Alexis!  Here’s a look back to the Chubby Baby Skit your Auntie Joy did on you when you were only a few days old.  What good laughs we’re having, in the present, and looking back at the … Continue reading →

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“Depression & the holidays – not always the most wonderful time of the year” ~ It’s my turn movement

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin

Today is Family Day.  For those without family, or close-knit families, this may be a tough holiday to enjoy.  In fact, you may be wondering how you’re going to survive it! I was recently introduced to a website called It’s … Continue reading →

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June 17th: Father’s Day, and Neil’s Birthday

Posted on June 16, 2012 by admin

This June 17th is not only Father’s day, it is also Neil’s birthday.  Neil, my late-husband, would have been 35 this year. This video shows Alexis and I introducing the song Walk Away, by Ben Harper, and we explain the … Continue reading →

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HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY Alexis!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by admin

At 6:52pm on a cold grey day in March 2009, my beautiful baby girl, Alexis, shone a light onto the world as she was released from my kangaroo pouch, and I heard her cry the most beautiful song I’ve ever … Continue reading →

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A YEAR AGO TODAY – MY BIRTHDAY

Posted on December 3, 2011 by admin

You may be surprised to find that we’re not all perfect.  Hard to believe I know, but it’s true.  Throughout this blog you will find many defects.  Typos, grammatical errors, glaring character flaws…every day things like that.  As I write … Continue reading →

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