I turned forty a few weeks ago. The day was harder than I expected it to be, and I don't really know why. However, the day passed and now it's just a number. With the milestone birthday, I paused to reflect on the past, the present and the future. Time is flying and there are … [Read more...]
It’s Easy Being Green
Growing up, my daily veggie intake looked like this: three reluctant bites of iceberg lettuce, drenched in ranch dressing. On a good day.I am determined to pump our kids full of fruits and veggies, knowing that it will be much easier for them to continue a healthy lifestyle if it starts early. … [Read more...]
FotoFriday – Happy Faces
This is proof that they can be near each other without trying to maim each other. A rare moment of sibling love. … [Read more...]
In The Beginning
Dan and I met in High School. We hung out in the same group and over time we just became a couple. We were together all of the time anyway so why not? Looking back I see that our relationship was really formed on convenience. It worked for us to be together and it was easy. We loved each other in a … [Read more...]
The long and (not so) short of it
I'd first like to thank everyone for weighing me down with all the pressure in the world for Eva to donate her hair. As much as I would have loved for her to do that - this time just wasn't going to be the time.We got to the salon and she was a little nervous. When her hairdresser came to get … [Read more...]
Have a Dessert…or Two!
During my university days I lived with a great group of girls. We were always there for one another, and in times of heartbreak we'd all dress down in sweat pants and head to the amazing bakery down the street. We'd each choose a dessert and bring it back to our house, where we'd eat it out of the … [Read more...]
My First Concussion – the klutzy mama!
As parents we constantly worry about our children. With 6 boys running around I have certainly worried about mine and have spent many days and nights in the Emergency room at our local hospital for various things such as concussions, stitches, asthma attacks, and other various illnesses. … [Read more...]
Honorary Auntie
The last time my friend Kristin came to visit, Brinley looked like this:Fast forward a year and a half and Kristin is back from Switzerland and this is what you get:My dear friend flew across the ocean to spend time with me and my family and I am so thankful. She is one of those extra-special … [Read more...]
Wildwood
This hefty tome by Colin Meloy (of The Decemberists) came out with lots of fanfare last fall, and I completely see why. Wildwoodby Colin MeloyBalzer + BrayISBN: 978 0 06 202468 8This fantasy novel rings in at 540 pages - but do yourself the enormous favour of not being put off by the sheer size of … [Read more...]
Pair of Aces Detective Agency – Cross Border Traffic
Gumshoes need their tools to run the operation. Twin gumshoes need double the equipment and it doesn't come cheap. Without the tools of the trade even the most proficient dicks become flat...footed.The fledgling agency was a bust, until...mysteriously...Does our duo have a source of … [Read more...]
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