Amber

We were lucky to have out dear friend Amber come and stay with us for a few days.  We have known this amazing family for a lot of years and they have stuck by us through some really hard times.  My kids have grown up in New Mexico being part of their family.  We spent Holidays with them, birthdays, graduations.  I have watched Amber grow up into an independent woman.

She would help out with my kids and give me a break. Soren fell in love with her and would always tell her that he was going to marry her when he grows up.  When Amber went away for college, Soren asked her to wait for him.  

 It was so cute to watch the kids with her.  They talked her ear off!  Amber spent so much time playing games, making the famous Porter deviled eggs and visiting.  I kept teasing her that she was probably wishing she didn't come.  

 I'm sure glad she did.  Although she probably froze.  She had left a heat wave in New York City to come to Calgary where it snowed! 

 I will always treasure this photo.

 My kids couldn't get their feet off the ground and then there's the leprechaun Amber.

 Ella!  Oh my gosh, look at Anna's arms.  I don't think she even tried to jump.  

We ended up walking through the rain trying to find the Market Craft Beer restaurant.  Found it and it was the best!

 One of the nights while she was here, we all walked over to my neighbors house to play board games.  It was snowing when we left our house.  The kids made this snowman while we were playing.  Love the hot dog nose!

We sure do miss the Porters.  They have been such an strength and example for us.  Miss the laughs and the hugs.  Thanks Amber for the visit!  Anna's looking forward to coming to see you!