Some Easter Pics

We had a visit from Paul's good friend Richard last week. He now lives in Calgary but came over to see Paul and Maya while he was in town. He also took some great photos of Maya, and we'll try to post them soon.

The beautiful flowers are from Paul for our anniversary - is he a great guy or what ?

For The Love of Family

Paul and I were recently blessed by a visit from his sister Susan and her loving husband Donald. They live in Naples, Florida but they also have a beautiful home in Maine.
After a long nine hour drive from Maine, they arrived in Toronto and met Maya for the first time.
Those of you who know Susan, know that she is Maya's biggest fan. (Paul and I don't really count- we're her mommy and daddy - so we admit to being more than a little biased!) Susan wrote a lovely letter of reference for us, and was tremendously supportive throughout the adoption process. We think that after spending just a few short days with us that she has stocked-up on her Maya hugs and kisses until we see her again in June (for a very special 80th birthday - Paul's mom Genevieve!)
The top picture was taken last Christmas in Deep Creek, Md. Maya's uncles Glenn and Don, aunties Beth and Susan, Oma Genevieve, and cousins Robert, Genessa, Kendra, Jenael and Genny were all in attendance. Miss Maya was present also - in photographic form, and in our hearts.

True Friends

Lynn and Susan are my 'oldest' friends. Since they (read Susan!) never hesitate to remind me that I am older than they are, that would make me 'ancient'! We spent our teen-age years (close to thirty years ago! ) in Nova Scotia, and now we live in various parts of the country. A true friendship is not limited by time or geography. If we spoke to each other after several years absence, it would still feel like only yesterday - threads are never dropped from the fabric of a true friendship.

Paul and I are both blessed to have such friends in our lives. One of our fondest wishes is that our daughter Maya have dear friends such as these.