Things Change...I'm excited!

Things most definitely change! These last months have been full and exciting. Many new things going on in our family.

In April, my beautiful sister FORCED us all to Cuba to see her get married in paradise...

My sister Leanne, and her new hubby Trevor.




Making out on the Catamaran.




This beach had the whitest sand I have ever seen.


A Veradero market.




My hubby thinks he's a local.


Canadian ICE CREAM!!!


My mom.


My brother Blair and his girlfriend Andrea.


My dad and sister.


It was an amazing holiday spent with family.

I was also accepted to Brock University's Pre-service Teacher Education program for this fall! I am SO excited!!!! You have no idea! When I was little, all I ever wanted was to be a teacher...that might have something to do with my birth order ranking...I do love to boss people around. But really, kidding aside -- the joy of watching a child learn has always been a passion for me -- and I can't wait to take that to the next level. It is so exciting!

Also in April, Rory got her first pair of glasses. Chris has been dreading the day since we got married...since all of the Gunby's are blind as bats! However, Rory is far-sighted -- a trait we Gunby's don't hold! Apparently Chris' cousin's kids have the same issues (over-focusing) as Rory...so....who's really to blame here?? Tee hee...who cares! She looks adorable! And she chose the frames all by herself!




Asher has had two beautiful years at Hansel and Gretel Pre-School. But next year he goes to Junior Kindergarten (or BIG school as he affectionately calls it!). He looks forward to his new adventure...but as he graduated from Hansel and Gretel he realized that growing up and moving on means no more beloved pre-school -- and more specifically, no more beloved teacher -- Miss Paula...he will really miss her!






Chris is busy busy busy writing his dissertation. He completed two huge chapters in a very short period of time...but was asked to re-structure them by his mentors. SO -- back to the drawing board...but he's making good progress.

In May, I was asked by Rory's voice teacher to consider taking part in the Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts' Opera Workshop Program. So, returning to my classical music roots, I am back to studying voice with an amazing teacher -- and will be seen as the Countess in Mozart's Marriage of Figaro sometime next spring! It's going to be a busy year...but it feels great to be doing some things I'm really passionate about!

One last thing: I did complete my fast...and lost a whopping 5 pounds! However, I promptly gained all of it back...plus a few. I have made a decision to get back on track...I know you might not believe me...but I have new and exciting plans for how to change my lifestyle and get myself healthy and in shape. More on that later. It's all part of the changes I'm making in my life!

So...did I mention...I'm excited???