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You know, I've been so blessed by having this blog. The people I've met.... the ability to share Nate's journey with so many people.... and the feeling of support and care our family has received as a result of people reading it are some of the big reasons why I do it. And I thank you!!!

We know we're about to embark on a new experience - and although waiting for the surgery date isn't always easy - I know there is a whole crew of people out there who are praying for us! So keep checking in here, knowing people are stopping in to read the updates makes the time spent all worth it! And I love hearing from you all too (hint hint!)!!

So here it is: the official Randomly Chosen Number is....

Comment #9!!!!

Yea for Rachelle!!! She can now watch the Olympics in style, with her fuzzy red mittens!!!

And GO CANADA!!!

Thanks everyone for playing along! I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day! February is "Heart" month, so if you remember, say a prayer for all the heart babies, kids and 'big' kids, too!

I *Heart* You all!!

So, here it is....the first ever little giveaway on the blog! I super excited about it, cuz I'm super in love with the prize. Up for grabs is a brand new adult (size Large) pair of Canadian Olympic mittens!

These things have been in hot demand - and I'm considering entering this contest myself (but I won't!). Hope the lucky winner enjoys them!

Here's the deal. You've got to leave a comment to enter. One comment per person, and you've got till Sunday evening, 11:00pm (CST) to enter.

It's super easy to leave a comment, even if you've never left one before. Just go the bottom of the post and click where it says "Post a comment". If you don't have any of the ID's that are listed in the next screen, just click on 'Anonymous', and leave your comment. Just be sure to leave your name in your comment so I know who the winner is!

I'm looking forward to hearing from LOTS of you! I'll announce the winner Monday morning!

And to make it more fun, here's a question you can answer in your comment:

Which winter Olympic sport are anticipating watching the most? or Tell me what your Valentine's Day plans are!

And just for fun, here is Brady's version of an Inukshuk and the Olympic flame!

A Giveaway??? On this blog?!?

You bet....it's my little way of saying thanks for the support we get from everyone who reads our blog!

Check back this evening for details and instructions for how to enter. We're on our way to Winnipeg for an appointment right now, so I'll get things going as soon as we get back!

Here's a pic of what is up for grabs.

Just a few...

Just a few quick pics of some the memories of our little holiday!

Lego Land proved to be a hit with both boys.

The Rainforest Cafe provided some nice scenery, good food and great thunderstorms! Loved the aquarium at our table.

The Underwater Adventure was pretty cool for the boys. Brady loved the tunnel. He snapped this picture as a shark swam over him!

The rides gave the Harvest Festival a run for it's money!

And then there was this...

Which led to a few of these...

And of course ended up with a few of these...

Hi Mike. Nice mouthguard. I approve. Good Canadian boy.

And after all the busy days, some afternoons ended in this!

Overnighted in Fargo on our drive back, while they got 8 inches of snow. Good thing we found this pirate ship to hole up in!

Fun times!

Almost Home!!

I haven't been able to post anything via my iTouch, so I've been at the mercy of hotel lobby computers!! (By the way, can anyone help me with the iTouch issue? Can't get into the body of the post!)

The time away has been great! We were so pleased with our hotel choice (I'm a bit anal that way), it's location was right across the street from 'the' mall, so we always walked, which was great! Spent time there, at the Underwater Aquarium, going on rides, fun restaurants like Rain Forest Cafe (Brady loved the thunderstorms!), the Flyer's game (they lost!), swimming, and of course there was Ikea! I'm not allowed to buy furniture there (something to do with my husband's job!!) but I sure love the other stuff....I mean, can you ever have too many napkins?!?

Right now, we are en route to Winkler. We were warned about the storm heading into the area, so we beat it out of Minneapolis, but caught up to it in Fargo. So we're spending the night here. Found a great hotel with an awesome pirate ship type pool area. We're on night #6 away from home, so in some ways I am looking forward to getting back!

Halfway there?

Our holidays have begun!!!

Yesterday I was at work and Don was home with the boys (and packing us all up!!!). Throughout the day, however, I kept thinking, what if that call comes TODAY. Well, it didn't, so we are off to our little get away, and keeping that other thing far from our minds!!

We made if to Fergus Falls, MN last night just around midnight. It wasn't the most relaxing or quiet ride ;) but it also could have been a lot worse!

So, we'll continue on today! Hoping for a fun day and a much better 'night time'!

Don is mocking me for posting a blog at the hotel computer. Whatever!!

Cheers!