Mad

Bedtime with Natasha is a fight every night. It is the most detested part of my day. Once they are asleep I get time to myself but the process from bedtime to sleep is sometimes sooooo long. My two girls are alike and opposites in so many ways. Anyway tonight we had some fun before it was lights out. Both of them think mad faces involve scrunching your face and closing your eyes. Natasha had a fit of giggles, because of her clown sister, so her mad faces are made in between fits of laughter.

Snowfall Warning

I really hope we get lots of snow. I love snow I just don't like the blistering cold.

Snowfall warning for: Leduc-Camrose-Wetaskiwin-Tofield
Issued at 3:15 PM MST TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 2008
10 CENTIMETRES OF SNOW EXPECTED BY WEDNESDAY MORNING.
AS OF 3 PM RADAR INDICATES BANDS OF SNOW DEVELOPING TO THE NORTHWEST OF EDMONTON VICINITY THE SWAN HILLS. THIS AREA OF SNOW IS FORECAST TO INTENSIFY AND TRACK SOUTHEASTWARDS THIS EVENING. A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL DEVELOP NEAR CALGARY LATER THIS AFTERNOON AND THEN TRACK RAPIDLY SOUTHEASTWARD INTO SOUTHWESTERN SASKATCHEWAN BY WEDNESDAY MORNING. THIS SYSTEM WILL TAP INTO A WARM STREAM OF MOIST PACIFIC AIR AND IS EXPECTED TO BLANKET THE ABOVE REGIONS WITH 8 TO 12 CENTIMETRES OF FRESH SNOW. IN ADDITION THESE AREAS WILL EXPERIENCE STRONG EASTERLY WINDS AND REDUCED VISIBILITIES IN BLOWING SNOW ESPECIALLY IN EXPOSED AREAS. BRIEF PERIODS OF FREEZING RAIN ARE POSSIBLE AS WELL FOR THE GRANDE PRAIRIE EDSON AND DRAYTON VALLEY REGIONS LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY THIS EVENING.

PLEASE REFER TO THE LATEST PUBLIC FORECASTS FOR FURTHER DETAILS.

Definitions

The definition of life support:

1)of or pertaining to equipment or measures that sustain or artificially substitute for essential body functions, as breathing or disposal of body wastes

2)of or pertaining to anything that fosters or sustains life, success, or continued existence, as of a person, thing, or nation

The definition of treatment:

1. care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)


Life support and letting someone go is very personal and emotional. I think you need to share your own personal beliefs long before the "situation" arrives and have someone that will/can carry out your wishes when those around you aren't ready to say goodbye. I am not demeaning anyones ideals or beliefs on the subject just sharing my own. I think, when dealing with death, it is hard to put your own beliefs aside and carry out the wishes of those dying. Our family is dealing with a very sad, personal and emotional situation involving someone very dear to us. Though I am not part of the decision process I hope in the end the decision is based on what "she" would want not what "we" want.

Gone Again...

I will get back on my schedule once I return from a sad but needed trip the farm. My dear Baba is in the hospital and this time will not get out. At 89 and many "comebacks" the final outcome looks to be more final. While I am terribly sad I also feel lucky. I am 27 years old and have been blessed to have such a wonderful person grace my life as long as she has. I will be thankful for another day, week or year...whatever she is willing to give.

Jamaican Natasha

My pictures of Natasha. Next to come is pictures of the girls together. Some of the pictures may not look like much but to me tell a little story about our trip.

Jamaican Ashley

Some of my favorite shots of Ashley during our trip to Jamaica.













These pictures should tide some "waiters" for a bit. I have some more but I need a break from loading.

Jamaica

I took 950 pictures on our trip however you won't really see Jamaica as I was capturing my daughters. Here are some pictures to tide people over until I have time to myself to go through everything and post a detailed review/description of our trip.

Home

After a wonderful trip and a horendous trip home (36 hours) we are HOME. I will update with pictures and trip details when I am feeling a little less worn.