Such Is Life

...in friendly Stayner

 

Don't I look cute?

Hi!  My name is Thomas and my mommy knit me this soft sweater so that I can keep warm.  She crafted it with tender loving care, and I will treasure it forever and ever.  Today, I am 7 months old and because I am growing very fast, I may not get to wear this sweater again.  Soon, I will have to pack it in a box.  Aunt Natasha says she loves this hat on me too (apparently, I'm adorable).  I think I will have to pack it away with my beautiful sweater. 

The weather is also changing and the little birds are singing songs in the trees.  These are all new experiences for me because I am not quite a year old yet.  I am learning things so fast though, because I am very curious and this world is so interesting.  Mommy and daddy are always teaching me things too.  They're the best. 

As much as I enjoyed the snowy winter, I believe that I'm going to really enjoy the sunny summer too!  I hear that the grass can tickle your feet and this is good because I really love to laugh.

posted by: staynergirl at 12:45 | link | comments |
family, summer

Happy Birthday, Seamus!

Birthday wishes to you, KID!  Hoping you have a beautiful day on this, your 31st year!  I look forward to seeing you here in Ontario again next month.  Since you left two weeks ago, I miss you already! 

XX

posted by: staynergirl at 11:24 | link | comments |
travel, family

How dare you say I look old?!

So much has happened since my last post, and I have disappointed many people because they check this site daily.  Please accept my apologies for not writing sooner.  Those who are close know why I have not written.  Thank you for your understanding.

I hope I have not forgotten 'how' to blog.....  These are my brothers and my sister (my sister, who is a new mom of a whopping 9lb, 13 oz teenage boy!!!)...

and my eldest brother...  Happy 40th birthday, Michael! 

November 3rd was such a great party and I'm pretty sure many people are still nursing their hangover...  Not for you to worry about Michael - We will all be okay.    Thanks for flying out from Newfoundland Seamus - You made the party very special and Michael was SO SURPRISED!!!  WOW~

Much love to everyone....I will post more in the next coming days. 

SEE PICTURES FROM THE PARTY AND MORE:

www.flickr.com/photos/staynergirl

posted by: staynergirl at 21:08 | link | comments (3) |
family

How do we thank you?

Mr. Craig Halliday (bottom-left) pulled Seamus Jr. & Riley O'Brien (two blond boys at bottom) from a burning house on April 27th, in Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. My brother's estranged girlfriend left the boys at home with two women who became intoxicated and passed out. 4-year old Seamus & 2-year old Riley found a bbq lighter and started to play with it. By the grace of God, Mr. Halliday and his son, Elliot (top-left) were passing by and saw the smoke. He heard the children's cry for help and went inside to save them. Now, my brother has full custody of the kids and we are all so VERY grateful for the gift of these boy's lives.

Thank you for being there, Mr. Halliday and Elliot.  

Your heroic actions will never be forgotten.

posted by: staynergirl at 10:55 | link | comments (4) |
family