Last family gathering before the big move

All the cousins.. how cute are they?
Me and Kelsey.. can you guess who is who??
Amy and Emma doing their makeup.

Me and Jakey.. Amy in the background plugging her nose.

We are leaving Sunday early early for Toronto! We are going through the States.. first stop Mall Of America! Then off to Chicago.. then up to Niagra Falls and on to our new home. I am looking forward to the trip. This would be our first family holiday. Cant wait. I am a little scared.. but I think I am more excited than anything. Saying goodbye to the family wasnt fun on Wednesday. I am already homesick. I will miss everyone!! Love you guys so much.

Lata Skata

Poem

Before you head east, way out yonder
Here are some things for you to ponder
This poem not once did I rehearse
The one about you moving to the "Centre of the Universe"
Opportunity knocks, and you must fly
Before it all passes you by
Who will I call ten times a day?
I know, I know, you'll only be four hundred dollars away
Thanks to technology, we can stay in touch
The distance between us will only feel like this much
The fun you'll have will be like out of a book
And when you see him, say "Hi" to Dan Cook
The concerts, the games, you'll be living the life
You'll be the envy of Kenny's wife
Who's going to make fun of my poker style?
No one to laugh when I have chips in my pile
I still don't understand how to play that game
But the times we did were fun just the same
The kids have become so darn close
It's the family times we'll miss the most
But we'll save and we'll save and we'll plan and we'll plan
So we can take them all to Canada's Wonderland
Jenn, I'll call as much as I can
Because, you know, I'm your biggest fan
Jeffery, Jeffery, you're one of a kind
I'll keep you as my brother in law if you don't mind
Jarret and Amy, well what can I say?
Those two little beauties brighten anyone's day
We all wish you well, good fortune and luck
But please don't cheer when the Leafs have the puck
So long, farewell, it's not the end
It's the start of a new life, a new job, and new friends


Wow.. what an awesome poem. I will post pictures from last night later. I just wanted to put the poem on here. Thank you so much for that Char. Thank you and Kenny both for an awesome party for me and George!! I had so much fun. I will always remember last night. I also want to thank you and Kenny for being so supportive these last few months!! You dont know what that means to me!!

Lata Skata

So we are moving to TO! I'm sure everyone is aware of that. We have 15 days until we leave. I am excited but sad at the same time. This is a great opportunity for George and for us. Its a new adventure for us. I feel like we are going to be grown ups for once. I feel sometimes we are playing house. I am already getting home sick and I just started packing today. I am so close to my family and the closer it gets the more sad I get. I dread saying goodbye to everyone. I am going to miss everyone so very very much. Ok.. I have to stop now I am getting sad.. there will be plenty of time for that in 2 weeks.

We are driving out to TO. I think we are going through the States. Stopping in Minneapolis, then Chicago. We are hoping to spend some time in each city. I have never been to Chicago. It should be fun. This is our first family vacation. I think the kids will have a blast. I know we will. I am going to post some pictures of what we did the past few days. We were at my moms and her apartment has a swimming pool. So we went swimming a few times. Unfortunately Jake couldnt be there.. he was at daycare. Maybe we can all go before we move.

A bit about me

FIRST NAME? Jennifer
WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Not my first name but my middle name was after my Grandpa
WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? A few days ago I think
DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Not at all
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Steak
DO YOU HAVE KIDS? Yes Jarret- 6 1/2, Amy- 3 1/2
IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Yes
DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? I guess my Blog is a type of journal
DO YOU USE SARCASM A LOT? YES
DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes
WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? Not anymore..when I was younger I wanted to..
DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No
DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? Physically no..
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Anything chocolate
SHOE SIZE? 9
RED OR PINK? Pink
WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My weight and I talk way too much
WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? My sister.. feels like I have moved already.. Char where are you??Lol...
WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU BORN? Feb 9th 1978,Winnipeg Manitoba
WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Beige summer pans and silver sandles
WHAT IS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? A donut..or two
WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Alison talking to me.. and people taking calls
IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Purple
FAVORITE SMELL? Clean kids
WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED WITH ON THE PHONE? George
THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU MEET? Their eyebrows
DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Nope.. so sad
FAVORITE DRINK? Coffee
FAVORITE SPORT? To watch:Kelsey's basketball, to play:baseball
EYE COLOR? Blue
DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Yes
FAVORITE FOOD? Corn on the cob right now.. it varys
SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING? Happy endings
LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED? Stealth
.WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING? Black
SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer
HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs
FAVORITE DESSERT? Anything chocolate
WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? None
WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? No mouse pad
FAVORITE SOUNDS? Kids laughing right from their gut
ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Umm.. neither
THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? Toronto
IF YOU COULD PICK ANY TWO PEOPLE TO HAVE DINNER WITH, WHO WOULD THEY BE? Char and Eminem

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