Back in 2010 the Fisher family started a new tradition. They invited a bunch of us families over to their house during an Easter weekend. We made Easter baskets and they hid plastic eggs filled with yummy treats all around their yard. When the baskets were created and decorated, the kids would go hunt for... Continue Reading →
I have been thinking a lot lately about writing about these times. After-all, this time period will be a time talked about for many years to come. How do I want to remember this or be remembered? I have to be honest, 2 weeks ago I was a bit of a mess and it has... Continue Reading →
This sweet girl told me the other day that she felt like she should be turning 15 instead of 14. As much as I want time to slow down, I agree with her that she is older than her actual age. She has an amazing balance of having fun and being silly, but also being... Continue Reading →
For some people the color of anything simply doesn't matter. It doesn't affect their mood and they are really indifferent to choosing colors.I am NOT one of those people. I learned early in life that the color of my surroundings, walls, clothes, bike, car, etc. etc. actually mean a lot to me and my overall... Continue Reading →
A year ago we had to make a big decision with Caile regarding which direction her last 3 years of High School would take. When Caile was 4, I contacted both of the High Schools in my area that offered French Immersion. After chatting with some teachers it was a no brainer for me... Horton... Continue Reading →
When I had my own day home I baked a lot for the kids that I cared for and with all that baking, came recipe hunting. I stumbled across a delicious sugar cookie recipe that I use so many times a year. It is simple and makes soft sugar cookies that melt in your mouth.... Continue Reading →
Some days it is still a little strange to wrap my head around being a Nana while I am still very much a Mom to school aged kids. But regardless of the ages of our children or when they have children of their own, I will always be a Mom. I always wished to be... Continue Reading →
Recently you asked me why I often say your name together... "Caile Beth" instead of just Caile. I really do love your name. I love how it sounds together. I love that the first time I ever heard the name Caile was from meeting the sweetest little girl in the Preschool Sunday School group I... Continue Reading →
Wow! Saying those words out loud makes me realize how fast time really does go by. I am so excited for your 20th year, because I truly believe it will be your best yet. In this past year you have grown so much. You started your 19th year wanting to be very independent, but that... Continue Reading →
It is hard to believe that 10 years have passed since we met our sweet boy. Time has passed so quickly. The girls were so excited to have a brother and he has certainly been well loved, cuddled, carried around, etc when he was little by all of his sisters. Noah learned to fake cry... Continue Reading →
Some of you know that our oldest daughter and I as her support person are going through DBT Skills Training (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) and have been for almost a year now. This therapy is designed to equip Alex with skills that she can use throughout the rest of her life to deal with emotions, stress,... Continue Reading →
Noah isn't a kid that just loves playing basketball, he is also a kid that loves to watch basketball. He likes watching videos of past plays and during the season, he always wants us to record the games so he can wake up and watch them before school. His favorite team is the Raptors and... Continue Reading →
