Family Introductions

I thought I would start our blogging experience by introducing each member of our family. This is my husband Brad when he was about 3. This picture says a lot about him actually. Notice the ball in one hand and the cookie in the other? It mirrors his attitude about life, enjoy it! Find the things you like and make them important parts of your life. Also take notice of the unapologetic way he is wearing the one-piece, velour sailor suit! Thankfully he doesn't still dress this way but he does live his life without worrying what others will think about his decisions. I'm a little jealous of that characteristic actually! :)

Brad was born in Sarnia, ON as the youngest of 6 children to Ralph and Carolyn Layne. As the youngest, he got picked on a bit and learned he had to talk loud to be heard, and he was instilled with a strong desire to prove himself. He also has a deep love of family and unshakeable loyalty. After high school, he went on a 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to Madagascar and South Africa. He LOVED the people and the experience! He got back in Dec '02 and by the following Dec, we were married and he was going to university for his Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Now, he is a Registered Nurse working in the community and loves every minute of it. He also enjoys basketball, Wii, playing with his kids, watching movies, get-togethers with family and friends and planning trips we will one day get to take!