Long Picture Recap... hope you make it through

So tonight I went with my sisters (Kathy, Keah and Laura) to see the movie The Last Song, which I was excited about because I read the book and LOVED it. I enjoyed the movie a lot, it brought tears to my eyes, but Miley wasn't Ronnie for me. Read the book, it's so good. The movie was made even better because of this stud muffin, Australian born actor Liam Hemsworth, he was pleasant to watch.

So I felt like a real teacher tonight because as I was waiting in line, I saw a student from my grade three practicum class. When we were closer together I said hi and she jumped up and gave me a big hug... turned out she was going to the same movie. I saw her come in and look around but her dad took her somewhere else to sit. After the movie she waited out side with me and we chatted about the movie for a few minutes and she walked out with us. Laura wanted a girls night group shot and my student took it for us. It was very cute.

Easter was a busy weekend for us. Thursday we finished student teaching, Friday my brother-in-law Jaccob got married, Saturday was Easter brunch and Sunday was conference and Easter dinner at the O'Hearons. Busy, Busy, Busy... we've been enjoying sleeping in this week. Laura took my camera for some photo fun outside on Sunday. I love this idea she had with the sidewalk chalk. The Nelson 5... too cute!

Didn't his name turn out cute, he wrote it himself and I helped him plump it up.

Love this little girl... our Sarah Grace, such a beauty

Look at those baby blues... not loving the grass.

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As mentioned about my brother-in-law got married in the Halifax Nova Scotia Temple on Good Friday and it was a BEAUTIFUL day. The weather was perfect and everyone looked amazing. I took over 400 pictures, and they're all on facebook, but here are a few of my favourites.

Me and my sweetie enjoying the reception- he looked so cute in his tux

Sarah and Jaccob cutting the cake, I like this shot because you can see the flower in Sarah's hair, which looked awesome. The cake is actually not real, it's a fake cake that my mother-in-law and sister-in-law made and it smelt and looked so good.

My adorable in-laws, I'm very lucky to have them in my life- don't they look amazing!

My youngest sister-in-law Brittany and her super funny boyfriend Ian, they are super cute together. Brittany looked amazing at the wedding- such a cute couple

This is another shot credited to Laura and her love of unique pictures... such a beautiful shot of Sarah and her flowers

Mr. & Mrs. Jaccob Bing- thought I'd chosen one where he wasn't blinking... he was having a hard time with the sun that day.

aren't they just adorable- Sarah looked STUNNING!

The newly expanded Bing family... we are down to one person to be married. We like doing things in pairs, we got married in August, Meaghan was married in October. Chelsey was married in January, Jaccob was married in April. Brittany will have a wedding year all to her own.

They did a dove release and I thought this shot turned out awesome

They had a large wedding party filled with special people in their lives

The Bing Girls... just missing out newest addition

Brandon and I

Jason and Meaghan

Ryan and Chelsey

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Thursday was my last day of school, which was bitter sweet. I'm excited to be done and one step closer to graduation, but sad because I'm going to miss my class so much. I took a bunch of pictures which I can't post but we had a great last day and I cried of course. The kids made me a really cute book, and Michelle my teacher gave me a silk screen and tool to use to silk screen t-shirts, which I'm super excited for. We did art in the afternoon and we did block printing which was super cool to do, something I will be doing with the nieces and nephews for sure.

The last week of school was also the week before the wedding so we had a few events for that, such as a rehearsal dinner. I took a few shots of the night, it was a great celebration with so much delicious food.

Meaghan and Jason

Chelsey and Ryan

Brittany and Ian

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In March we celebrated Jacob's 6th birthday with cake and ice cream. It was a great celebration and a lot of fun. Here are a few shots from that great celebration.

Miss G liked her brother's new cape that we gave him

Together 6 years, I was there the day he was born... I sure love this big boy

sitting on his new ride... wow!

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I was also able to go to a girls night at the Buxton home. It was a great night of friends, food and New Moon. We chatted throughout the movie, but we'd all seen it before which was okay. Beckey had a festive set up for the night which included and Edward that sparkles!

We also had a bridal shower for Sarah in March. Laura took this great shot of all the Bing ladies, now that Jaccob is married we are complete for the Bing Girls

Sarah also celebrated her birthday this month and got to wear "the hat"- we all have the pleasure of wearing it on our birthdays, and looking as cute as Sarah did!

Over the March break (it's been that long-i know) I was able to go hangout with Sonja and the kiddies for a little bit. Sonja's baby bump is growing all the time... I'm excited to meet Baby Girl Nelson this summer

Over the March break we had the opportunity to celebrate Emmy & Finley's birth with a baby shower. Keah was showered with so many amazing gifts and outfits for the girlies... they will look so cute when they can start wearing it all. Here are some pictures from that day...

Miss G taking a bike break and laying on the Dining room table

Chubby boy getting some exercise in the jolly jumper... he's working off those thunder thighs

This is one of the 20+ hugs that my students made for the twins the day they were born

Keah's face is awesome in this one... can you tell she was excited about the following picture...

twin tutu's for the babies made by great-aunt julie- they'll be so cute in them

Proud parents hanging out with the chunky monkey

The O'Hearon Girls, those three always plan their outfits without me... what can I say I prefer color in my life.

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March also brought this kids first birthday and goodness was he fun to celebrate with. Dinner was delicious and cake was YUMMY. He enjoyed it a lot! Can you tell?

Someone thought using a fork after the fact would look more mannerly

The Bing's with the birthday boy- LOVE him!

We also had the four Nelson kiddies sleep over on the first official day of March break. We did crafts, had snacks, watched movies, built a tent and went to the play ground. This was the funniest picture from that adventure. We wanted to get a picture of all the kids hanging on the bar, we had everyone up and then added Georgia and then everyone else fell before we for the picture, we tried to get everyone else back up, and in the process forgot about Miss G, this picture shows B remembering that wait she is still hanging up there. Too funny!

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Hope this blog finds everyone well. We are enjoying sleeping in and preparing to head back to the Mount for one more week. I'm on a job hunt, keep me in your prayers that I'll find something soon, I really want to work at Chapters.

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Also keep the twins in your prayers, I haven't been able to see them in person for a little while because I've had a cold, it's almost gone and I can't wait to see the girlies again. I've heard they are both getting bigger and both have opened their eyes. I miss them loads and cannot wait to talk to them again.

Times have been busy but GOOD!

Well friend, I have to admit, I have had so many moments over the past few weeks where I've had a blog idea come to me, but I just haven't had the energy to post about it. I've started teaching full days and although it is tiring, I'm loving every minute. Grade three is wonderful and challenging. The kids say the funniest things. This week in health we were talking about grain products, and my teacher mentioned to the kids during my lesson that fiber helps you do number two. So that got the kids giggling, and this one little guy who I love is looking around at everyone, and then says "what's number 2", so the kids explain to him what it is, he pauses for a moment and then says, "Why is everyone laughing it's just natural." It was so funny and true! I'm excited that it is March break, I'm looking forward to catching up on some sleep and some other tasks non school related that I need to do. Here is some more of what I've been up to.

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The TWINS were born this week! Although it is scary because they are so tiny, we are so thankful that they are here, safe and getting the best care possible. It will be a long time before we get to cuddle and kiss these girls, but they will be feeling our love in all sorts of other ways. Finley Anne was born first and is 31 cm long and weighs 1 lb. 5.5 oz. and her little sister Emmy Jacquelyn is 28 cm long and weighs 1 lb. 4 oz.

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Kathy and I were able to go down to see them last night in the NICU. Mike prepared us that they would be tiny, and maybe not what we were expecting to see. They are PERFECT! They are very tiny, but just perfect, they have little wrinkles on the bend in their fingers, they have long fingers and legs, and tiny little finger nails. Their noses are so adorable, and beautiful round little heads. Although they are in incubators and have lots of tubes and wires you can't be amazed at their beauty. Mike and Keah are doing great, but tired. I'm hoping they both got a little bit of sleep last night. Mike was such a proud dad taking us down to see the girls. When Kathy got to see them first he was even given the chance to touch little Emmy, Kathy captured the moment for him which is so special. I could have stayed and looked at them all night, I can't wait for the day when we can cuddle them and when they can play with their cousins.

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We are keeping these little girls in our prayers and ask everyone else to as well. Think lots of positive thoughts and send them this way! We have been taking lots of pictures, but are keeping them within the family right now. More updates will come from all of us!

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I've also been busy making cards galore. I owed some people some cards, so I finally was able to make them, and I couldn't have been happier with how they turned out.

These sets were for Helene and Lesley... I also made some slightly different ones for Kathy. I was glad to get them done. It was such a fun giveaway that Tanya did on her blog, I had to honour it!

I also helped out my little sister and made a card for her father-in-law to be. This is based off a picture of him diving- I guess they found a toilet and he sat on it for a picture. I loved how it turned out. Hopefully he did too!

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We celebrated my brother-in-law Ryan's first married birthday with a country themed surprise party. It was a really nice time and very themed. I think he was pretty surprised too. I love getting together with family, celebrating and taking pictures!

My brother and sister-in-law: Jason and Meaghan

My sister-in-law and her boyfriend: Ian and Brittany

Me and My baby sister... my face looks fat, what a horrible position for a picture

My brother-in-law and soon to be sister-in-law: Jaccob and Sarah

The birthday boy with my wonderful sister-in-law: Ryan and Chelsey

Some of the festive food: Mac & Cheese with hot dogs, deviled eggs and veggies & dip

The festive card I made for Ryan

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We also had a literacy night at school recently. Our class did pictures of animals in their habitats and a write up about them. We are doing an entrepreneurship project, and these little sketches will eventually be turned into large canvas paintings. We plan to make a little book about the art work and have an art show. It should be pretty cool.

This was one of the kids sharks it's pretty awesome!

This is our display in the gym- turned out really fun!

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I've also recently been given a new calling at church. I'm second counsellor in the Relief Society. I don't know if I'm quite ready for the calling, but I think I am up for the challenge. If you have any good ideas for enrichment activities, send them my way please! We are preparing for the RS birthday party, and we have a cool program planned. I had to make 60 invites this past weekend and I was so pleased with how they turned out, and they didn't take nearly as long as I thought they would!

We are getting ready for a busy few weeks after march break. We finish student teaching, and then we have a family wedding, which we could be more excited about. Then we have a seminar week at school and eventually we graduate in May. This week Cooper turns one, and I'm excited for his birthday party! He's going to be awesome digging into his cake- look forward to a post about the party! Hope your all enjoying our 8th day of sun in a row, let's hope spring is on it's way!