They went to the same high school but being five years apart, they weren’t exactly high school sweethearts. Fast forward ten years where they meet in a local bar up in cottage country. Amanda knew this handsome guy from highschool, John claims he doesn’t remember Amanda but I find that hard to believe, I think you’ll agree when you see her in these photos!
The connection was hard to deny as they laughed the night away and they quickly fell in love. John proposed a year and a half later up on Georgian Bay where they also married in June 2010. This tie to cottage country is something they can’t wait to share with their beautiful little Addy. Having children was something John and Amanda both wanted more than anything. Amanda will joke that they couldn’t hold off too long because “John’s getting up there is age, you know”.
Their biggest joy as parents so far has been the realization that this sweet little baby is actually here and all theirs to love. No one can prepare you for the love you feel for your child, it is a force to be reckoned with. I remember being told by a friend, before Em was born, that I will never love anything more than my child. At the time I thought… what about my husband? But it’s just different. The love you have for this tiny little person fills your heart so completely it almost feels like it could burst.
I asked Amanda to share the story of her daughter’s name as I love Adalyn so much.
“I have always adored the nickname “Maddy”, but our nephew, Matthew gets called “Matty”. So, I thought Addy was a really pretty alternative. We thought “Addison” was too popular, so when I saw “Adalyn” on a blog, it just seemed right. Her middle name, Rose, is also my middle name, my mom’s middle name and two of my great grandmother’s first names. There was never any doubt that we would use it as our little girl’s middle name too!”
Lastly, a fun fact about Adalyn;
“Adalyn was born 9 days early, so she was small- 6lbs, 2 oz, but she had huge hands and feet! After 2 weeks, she nows weighs 7lbs 7 oz- i think she’s going to be tall and will eventually grow into those hands and feet!”
Stepping into Amanda, John and Adalyn’s life for a few hours was a joy! Thank you for sharing your experience with me and a few cuddles with Addy!
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my favourite sunday starts when my daughter caitlyn wakes up. we snuggle in bed, and maybe read a story before we get up. we have her favourite eggs for breakfast, get dressed for the day, then head outside. we got to the park, or search out canada geese. after lunch, she naps while my husband and i relax, me with a book, him with the tv. when she wakes up, we read books, sing the itsy-bitsy-spider, and play. we have a great home-cooked meal for dinner, have a bath, then cuddle in bed until we all fall asleep.
My favourite Sunday is the kind of Sunday we spend together as a family; relaxed with no agenda for the day…whether we take the kids out to the park, or just have a pj day