graduation

Education vs. Wedding?

Published September 11, 2012 | By cjblythe

Lately I’ve come to realize that if our kids are going to be able to make it in this world, we, as parents, have to get OUR priorities straight.

Today’s media has our focus shifted away from where it ideally should be – on our children’s education.

There are plenty… Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Family, Finances, Kids, Marriage, Mom Stuff, Photography, Relationships, Shopping, Teenagers, Wedding | Tagged BBQ, college, cost, degree, diploma, expenses, future, garden, graduation, income, investment, marriage, money, planning, wedding | Leave a comment

Can’t Help It, Must Beam With Pride!

Published July 3, 2012 | By cjblythe

Considering everything going on (or should I say not going on) in my life right now, I must admit I do tend to live vicariously through our kids – Erin and Stuart.

They have both graduated now, are making plans for college, and are working their ‘butts’ off at their… Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Employment, Entertainment, Family, Hockey, Kids, Modeling, Mom Stuff, Photography, Photography, Relationships, Sports, Sports, Teenagers | Tagged commencement, employment, erin, games, graduation, hair design competition, hair model, jobs, model, peter classen, photographer, photography, prom, Sarah Baird, stu, suit and tie, teenagers | Leave a comment

Stuart Graduated!

Published June 10, 2012 | By cjblythe

Yesterday was a good day. As hard as it was for me to get past the anxiety to get there, and work through it once there, I was really glad I managed to attend my son’s graduation ceremony – especially when he gave me a big hug later and thanked… Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Family, Household, Kids, Mom Stuff, Photography, Photography, Photos, Relationships, Teenagers | Tagged anxiety, ceremony, education, family, graduation, graduation ceremony, high school, photography, photos, stu, teenagers | Leave a comment

I Love to See My Kids Happy!

Published May 31, 2011 | By cjblythe

Erin at the Valley Model Meet and Greet in Abbotsford

Much of our family life has been spent enjoying and supporting our son, Stuart’s love of hockey.

Although Erin used to be very active in gymnastics and dance, she had to stop several years ago due to a physical disability.… Continue reading →

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They grow up so fast!

Published March 11, 2011 | By cjblythe

Erin and Stu in their early years.

As much as we try to think about and plan for the day our kids will be out on their own, they are still very much present.

Our 18 year old daughter Erin is very intelligent and trying to find her path into… Continue reading →

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