My New Year's Day

A year ago today, I arrived in Kamloops. One whole year has gone by since I have been surrounded by Tim Horton's, dozens of different ethnic groups, my family, my friends, my old life. In one year so many things have changed.

A got a good job that involved a 7 minute walking commute. The people are great, the work is great, my boss bi-polar at best.

Made a friend. Actually he is my husband's best friend and I have stepped in. We became great friends, perhaps a little too close for some people, but he and I are cool. He can be cranky, he's got issues.

Then January 7th, 2006, my life changed. A BFP (big fat positive). It seems over Christmas, we conceived a baby. And since then, I'd say 80% of my waking hours are spent thinking about this child. Words cannot express who I feel about becoming a mother, so I won't even try.

So here I sit. I am very pregnant. I have a great job as does my husband. We have a home that we moved into back in April. We have 2 vehicles--one of which is a minivan. One of my dearest friends moved to Kamloops and hopefully will also get close to my husband's best friend!

Yep a lot can change in a year. Last year at this time, none of those statements I just made were true. I am happy here. Sure I miss my family and friends. Sure I miss the amazing shopping malls and diversity. But this is my home.

Don't tell anyone here that I shared this...They may get the wrong idea!

Its My Party!!!

F irst beginning last Friday, it went like any other. We got an invite to a dinner at my mother in law's place. No biggie since we get invites all the time. We pull up, I see my brother and sister in law's car. I said, 'oh Dan and Denise are here too.' Thinking to myself oh she must have invited them too. I notice my father in law's car. That's strange since they are divorced. Then it happens. My father in law's wife asks my husband to carry my gift inside.
Surprise no more.
I walk inside and figure that 4 or 5 women are there, all my inlaws throwing me some lame party. There was another surprise--the real surprise I guess. My best friend from Toronto was there. It was like a dream. Was it really her? Why would she be here?
And it gets better... She brought me gifts from my family. It was awesome. Stuff from my mom, sister, aunts and family friends. It was awesome.
We ate, took pictures, opened presents. It wasn't the shower I always thought I would have, but it was a perfect party. I have such a generous family and they can't wait from this little baby to pop out. And N coming out to Kamloops was great. We had tonnes of fun and she left too early Monday.
Now I get the fun part of putting it all together and putter around until this little snuggle decides to officially join our little family!