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I know this really amazing woman that I feel honored to have had to opportunity to meet during the time I called Saskatoon home. She is the type of woman who is inspirational to others, who empowers a community and who is passionate about what she does. She has given of her time, energy and passion, over and over again, to her jobs (yes, many jobs), to her community, to her students, to her colleagues, to her family. Marla has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. I feel very incapable of helping her, being 5 provinces away, but she is often in my thoughts. I decided to do something for Marla, here in Fredericton, to let her know how much I think about her, hoping that my positive thoughts reach her and brighten her up a bit. 
So I cut my hair today!!! For those who know me well, my hair is a big part of ME, who I am. (I look pretty tired and not really put together in this photo, but it's the end of the day... and I really am that tired right now!) I've NEVER had short hair... but for Marla, I have chopped off 12 inches and have donated it in Marla's name, to make wigs for cancer patients going through chemotherapy. Marla, it is because of people like you that Saskatchewan is a special place for me, and for others. I am so greatful to have had the chance to work with you (and "climb" more than a few "mountains" together or "break down" a few "walls"!!). You are an amazing woman and I have a great deal of admiration for your passion, dedication and strength. My thoughts are always with you and I hope I was able to bring you a bit of sunshine and positive energy.Get well, we'll chat soon!Chrisxox
Pauvre Louis-Pascal, il a tombé endormit dans son backpack pendant qu'on faisait du jardinage sur le terrain. Jean-Michel, qui le portait sur son dos, s'en est pas apperçu tout de suite. J'ai de la difficulté à croire que c'est comfortable cette position là... C'est l'heure du dodo je crois!Poor LP, he fell asleep in his backpack while we were gardening in the yard. JM, who had him on his back, didn't notice he fell asleep until we came inside for a break. It doesn't look like a very comfortable place to sleep... I think it's bedtime!
C'était la fête à Jean-Michel mardi et nous avons célébré avec un peu de temps de couple... Louis-Pascal est allé visiter grand-papa et grand-maman pendant que nous sommes allés au restaurant, avons visionné un film et but beaucoup de vin! Et nous avons dormi jusqu'à 8h le lendemain matin!! Louis-Pascal n'était même pas si excité que ça de voir Christiane ce matin là lorsque grand-papa l'a rapporté à la maison... on s'est amusé sans papa et maman apparament!! Je crois que quelqu'un sera pas mal correct lorsque maman recommencera à travailler, et ce n'est pas maman. Et oui, Christiane a eu un emploi et commence le 16 juin. Enterprise Fredericton l'a accueilli comme Agente de développement d'entreprises; une nouvelle aventure.It was JM's birthday on Tuesday, and we celebrated with a bit of alone time... LP went to visit grand-papa and grand-maman for the evening while we had reservations at a nice restaurent, watched a movie and drank lots of wine. A date! And we slept in until 8am the next morning!! LP wasn't even that excited to see Chris that morning when grand-papa brought him home, he obviously had fun. I think someone will be ok when maman goes back to work, and it isn't maman. So now is the time to announce that Chris found a job and her first day is June 16th. Enterprise Fredericton has taken her in as a Business Development Officer; a new adventure. Voici quelques photos de Louis-Pascal dernièrement (remarquez qu'elles ont été prises AVANT sa coupe de cheveux, il a encore ses ailes). Il est trop drôle quand il mange, un petit monstre qui INSISTE se nourrir seul, sans l'aide de papa et maman. J'envisione des aventures très intéressantes dans le future pour papa et maman avec cette attitude!
Here are a few picks of LP eating recently (notice they were taken BEFORE the hair cut, he still has the wings). He's hilarious when he eats, a little monster that INSISTS on eating without help. I can sense great adventures in the future for papa and maman with that attitude!
Je n'ai pas pu prendre de photos, mais Louis-Pascal a eu sa première coupe de cheveux hier! Nous sommes allés "Chez Aunt Carol", la coiffeuse extraordinaire de la famille et elle s'est occupée des "ailes" qui flottaient sur les oreilles à Louis-Pascal. Il a pleuré fort, donc je suis contente qu'on a eu cette expérience avec quelqu'un qu'on connait!I wasn't able to take pictures, but yesterday LP had his first haircut! We went to "Chez Aunt Carol", the hairdresser of the family and she took care of LP's "wings" floating over his ears. He cried the entire time, so I can't imagine what he would have done with someone he didn't know!Merci Aunt Carol!!Thanks Aunt Carol!!
J'ai trouvé quelques photos que j'avais oublié... Louis-Pascal qui "m'aidait" à faire nos valises pour notre voyage en République dominicaine.I found a few pictures I forgot about... LP "helping" me pack for our trip to the Dominican Republic.J'aide maman à faire nos valises. I'm helping maman with packing.
Maman, dépêche-toi - on part demain! Maman, hurry up - we leave tomorrow!
So I cut my hair today!!! For those who know me well, my hair is a big part of ME, who I am. (I look pretty tired and not really put together in this photo, but it's the end of the day... and I really am that tired right now!) I've NEVER had short hair... but for Marla, I have chopped off 12 inches and have donated it in Marla's name, to make wigs for cancer patients going through chemotherapy. 
...je devrais y goûter pour faire sur que c'est de la crème solaire...
Ok, on est prêt. Ferme la valise!
