All of my kids were born in the summer: July, August, September. I got to waddle through the hottest part of the year in a muumuu, swollen with the sweaty weight of Life strapped to my gut, with a 4-litre frappuccino in hand and NO ONE could judge me. It was awesome. The thing with summer … [Read more...]
FotoFriday: Flu Friends
It sucks when the Pillow Pets you ordered for your kid don't arrive in time for her birthday. It's awesome when they arrive the day she's lying on the couch with a fever all day. Made the day a little less awful for her. … [Read more...]
Surprise!
Despite my big, fat mouth, I was able to pull off a surprise party to celebrate Steve's 30th birthday. With a whole lot of help from willing friends, we threw together a fantastic night filled with food, laughter, memories, music and good times.I hope he felt as special as he is.Happy (almost) … [Read more...]
Ten
Ten years ago today this happened: Today my baby boy is ten years old. TEN. Ten. 10. Double digits, baby. What a wild ride it's been with this kid. We celebrated with his friends on Sunday. He invited 5 of his friends and his favourite teacher to the movies to see Wreck-It Ralph (loved … [Read more...]
She’s Four!
Karenna turned four and last week we celebrated by having a horse-themed party at a ranch in town. It was perfect.The golden light of an autumn afternoon streamed down on the kids as they took turns riding horses, then we had a bonfire and roasted weenies. There was nothing Pinterest about it: we … [Read more...]
Look who’s HOT @ 175!
Pop the champagne corks! It's not everyday you see a Canadian retailer turn 175 years old! Holt Renfrew, the luxe retailer to those who appreciate the finer things in life, celebrates in style! What started off as a small and humble hat shop in Quebec City, the store has evolved into a destination … [Read more...]
Thirtysomething.
I turned 30 this week. No big deal.Except, my friends made it a HUGE deal and threw me two amazing parties. The first I knew about, the second was a total knock-me-off-my-feet surprise. So far 30 is good. I know so many women who adore their 30s and I hope I feel the same way. I am done … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk About Six, Baby
Six years ago, after 40 hours of labour, she was placed on my chest and let out her first cry. I was forever changed. She made me a momma.I blinked, and now she's six years old.Happy Birthday, Avelyn. We love you so much! … [Read more...]
Look who’s 5! And you’re invited to the party!
Are you ready to party? Throughout the month of August, MOMSTOWN will be hosting birthday events in 17 communities across Canada! That's a lot of partying! Our friends at MOMSTOWN invite YOU and your family to join in the birthday fun! FREE activities are planned across the country at … [Read more...]
Birthday parties – yes or no?
Over the past fourteen years I have hosted so many birthday parties that I have lost count. Each year it became more and more of chore and expensive. Having them at the home was an option on some occassions but when you have as many children as I do it gets harder to focus on the … [Read more...]