REALITY CHECK

When we decided to bring our boys to school with us, we fully understood that they would be mingling in a different financial bracket from our lives.  K and Q understand it and so far, so great.  Perhaps with time it will become even more apparent, or more difficult for them to understand or appreciate, but for now, it is ok.  Quinn's grade three teacher told me a funny story at lunch yesterday that had me laughing so hard, I had tears in my eyes.  With the long family day weekend coming up, the class was sharing what they were doing for the long weekend.  Many are going up to their chalets to ski for the weekend, a handful are going somewhere warm and sunny and one boy shared that his family was going to Madrid, Spain to see a soccer match for the weekend.  Quinn explained to the class that his family was going to ride the new UP (Union Pearson) express train to Pearson International Airport.  The class asked where they were flying off to, to which Quinn responded, "oh, we aren't going anywhere, we will just ride the train back to Union Station and go out for dinner somewhere downtown."  Ms. Barker said that Quinn was pleased, proud and excited about our Family Weekend ahead.  And there it is...  A long weekend in the city can be just as much fun as going to Madrid to watch professional soccer.  :)

Our weekend plan...  :)

Madrid

LOVE EACH OTHER...

Always and Forever.  xxoo

JUST WANTED YOU BOYS TO KNOW THAT...

FAREWELL SWEET GIRL

Last night we said goodbye to our gorgeous girl, Mae Socks I'll Pull You Forever Fitzpatrick.  We didn't have her any where near long enough, but we are incredibly grateful for the time we did have with her.  She brought an immense amount of love and joy into our family and we are all the better for having shared just shy of a year with her.  Rest well sweet girl, you deserve it.
We will love you forever and ever and ever.  You are never to be forgotten.  I hope dog Heaven is even better than I imagine it.  Until we meet again...  xo love your family.

Mae, I hope you know how much you were wanted and oh how loved you were and continue to be.

Our first night with Mae.  The boys were OVER THE MOON thrilled!

It was INSTANT LOVE!

She seemed so happy.  You could often find her with a smile on her face.

Happiness is...  Mae

Mae got a Valentine made for her from Quinn...

Ironically, I did not!  :)

We loved you too, Mae.

Three cute faces

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A beautiful, peaceful place to rest

Right beside Zaphod Beelbeeblebrox Fitzpatrick

PLANET ZORBADOR

Ever since Quinn could talk, he has been playing with language.  For a long time we joked that he was from Planet Zorbador.  We pretended to speak back to him in "his chosen language".  This morning he broke out into randomness again and I caught it on video.  Q, you are hilarious and unlike anyone I have ever met.  I Love you all the way to Zorbador and back.  Thanks for always making me giggle.

Zorbador - kind of like a bouncy ball planet

HELLOOOOO!

Late Sunday afternoon, Quinn and I wandered down the street in our hood to get a much needed haircut.  On our way home we decided to pop into our local optician to try on some glasses.  Every pair of glasses I tried on Q laughed at me.  He decided to get in on the action and tried on a pair or two.  The funny guy that emerged with those glasses on had my giggling all the way home.

SUNDAY NIGHT SHOW NIGHT

For a very long time we have been doing Friday Night Family Movie Night.  As of last week, Quinn suggested we do Sunday Night Show Night, as in we all take turns performing for one another.  There are no rules attached, you can sing, dance, tell a joke, perform a headstand etc.  This was the opening performance for "Sunday Night Show Night", helping set the tone for this new found family time in the Fitz household.

A DECADE

I am not sure how it happened but Kieran is officially double digits, never to be in the single digits again!  I remember Kieran joining our family as though it was just yesterday, it is frightening to think that 10 years has gone by.  Everything that I understand from other parents is that the next ten years goes by even faster.  We started the celebration early, like 6am early with snuggles, gifts and breakfast.  A day of school and a birthday party followed at the Monkey Vault.  Kieran had some old buddies from Annette as well as some new friends he has made at RSGC. Happy Birthday Kieran! You are one of our greatest gifts in life. 

The tradition of decorating so they wake up to a decorated house

And bedroom door

6am. November 11th, 2015

His very own ukulele, some music and picks

A new watch from Grams and Claw

Lego Ninjago spinners from Quinn

Thank You Quinn!

Thanks for being such an awesome brother gift...

Quinn is so thrilled with his new Lego he picks Kieran right up off the floor!

Slowly...

Figuring...

This Gift...

Out...

Shocked and Excited...

We are getting another dog!  Welcome to our family FRODO!

Birthday Cousins!  Nora turned 11 on November 8th.  We had a family celebration at Milestones.  The server asked if they were twins and Kieran quickly replied, "I am her brother from another mother born a year apart!"  Pretty much!

Sunset Monkey Vault styles

Opening his gift from his buddies.  A new LiteHawk Quad copter

Poppy and Nana, appropriately gave Kieran money.  10 cents in pure edible chocolate and some real money for his bank account.