Lots of families are getting ready for back to school. It is definitely normal to have mixed emotions about back to school, no matter what that looks like for you. These times are different and this school year is certainly a path to the unknown. As a family we have thought long and hard about... Continue Reading →

Our summer was flipped upside down back in the Spring along with many other people. We had been counting down to spending a month in Alberta for the last few years. We were all pretty bummed to miss out on the family time we had been looking forward to. I knew we were going to... Continue Reading →

My nephew Ryan loves going dulsing. It was his birthday a few weeks back and that was one of the big plans he wanted to happen on his big day. He asked if that could be his birthday party. He wanted to be able to take his friends and family and show them what it... Continue Reading →

The other evening on one of our nightly walks we chatted about what would have been different if Covid didn't exist. So much has been taken from us all by the appearance of Covid, it is sometimes really easy to list those things. We really have been trying to focus on what we would have... Continue Reading →

We make history every day, but this time period in our lives will be one that is taught for many years to come. My great great grandchildren will hear about Covid-19 and how it changed the world. Time passes quickly and before you know it, certain feelings and memories are forgotten. I wanted to take... Continue Reading →

About 3 years ago, I had my own Day Home. No one can ever say I didn’t get the kids to wash their hands enough lol. My bathroom counter told the story. Most of the kids washing their hands were under the age of 5, so even though they were great hand washers, they often... Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →