On the weekend we had to say a teary farewell to a family we have grown so close to over the past three years.  It was that long ago that Hailey, just 16 months old, was playing in the ‘big park’ near our home and noticed a very cute blond boy by the monkey bars.  The appeal of someone her own size started a close friendship with a family that we are so grateful for.  They happened to have moved in just around the corner from us and we have spent countless hours and days and visits since then.  Our neighbourhood is truly an amazing one full of fun and caring families and the Horns fit in perfectly. 

I remember at one point in my life being mad and upset at the number of goodbyes I’d have to say to those I had developed deep friendships with.   Over the years though I’ve realized how lucky are we to have this goodbyes that are this hard to do.  It means the time spent together meant something to us, it made us care, have fun, trust, hope and support and  in some way made us better people. 

A couple weeks before our friends left we went for a final photo shoot .   It was definitely a wintry Canadian day and although we were freezing… for this I am thankful.  We know winters are a big part of Canada and I think they will treasure these images enjoying the white stuff that visits us often.   It must have been the quickest family photo shoot ever!  I think we were in and out within 25 minutes as poor Daniel was getting very chilly!  In true bright and beautiful Danish colours, we were able to capture what I considered the traits I treasure most in this family.    Friendly, real, happy, loving.    Simple adjectives but speak volumes.