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It's "Kebec", not "Kwebec"

We have been in Quebec (pronounced “Kebec” not “Kwebec”) for about the last 6 days. The first thing I have to bring to your attention immediately is how BIG Ontario and Quebec really are! I mean, seriously, if you haven’t looked at a map in a while, pull one out right now and really take a look. Secondly, since getting through Ontario and now having driven through Quebec, there are NO bugs… Now this may SEEM great, but I don’t think it is. Our windshield has been basically clean since we left Winnipeg. Now I hate mosquito bites as much as the next person, but we all have to admit it takes ALL things to make the world go ‘round… Thirdly, we have noticed more smoking! I cannot say for sure that they ACTUALLY have more smokers than the west, but we are sure noticing a lot more people lighting up in general. I think I speak for everyone in the family when I say Quebec has been wonderful. The campground we stayed at in Montreal was about an hour from down town. We haven’t known much a...

The Zoo, Avon & Weeds a.k.a. Life

Finally I’m able to sit down with my thoughts and blog! I know I’m beginning to say this every time, but alone-time is a precious never these days. I wouldn’t change it for anything. Last weekend was Father’s Day and I think we were able to show Daddy just how much we love and appreciate him. There’s no denying Nola is her Daddy’s girl and she was pleased to be able to wish him “Daddy Happy Day!” Kevin received a new watch and ball cap that I think he’ll actually wear! Score J Lots of things have been going on with our Macleod Momentum. The three of us girls were able to go to the Zoo with beloved cousin Stephanie, Aunt Laura and cousin Chris. Nola had a great time as long as she was in the comfort of her wagon. She was quite cautious about everything and I think pretty overwhelmed at the actual size of the lions and tigers and bears. Oh my. She’s only seen them in books, after all. We’ve also been on our fi...

Part 2: A Pacemaker and a Caged Animal

Heidi Faith Macleod was born at 1:10 pm on March 13th 2012 weighing 4 lbs 13 ounces. They claimed her length to be 19 1/2 inches long...but I think that might be inaccurate. After Heidi was taken away to the U of A to await surgery, I hung out in the recovery room before they took me to my room. Kevin decided it would be nicer for me to have a private room, and after he made sure I was all set up he left to go be with Heidi. Luckily, everything lined up perfectly for Heidi to get her pacemaker. 5 short hours after her birth, the operating room was empty and the surgeon was ready to go. I was told this doesn't often happen and it was a great stroke of luck for her. The surgery took about two hours and her chest took an incision about 2 inches long. The pacemaker itself can be felt just underneath her rib cage on the right side. It is about the size and weight of three stacked quarters. After the pacemaker was installed she was perfectly fin...

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