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Healthy eating is extremely important to me and my family. That being said, there is something so … [Read More...]
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Boys definitely have a tendency to think they are starving… ALL.THE.TIME. It doesn’t just kick in during the pre-teen years, nope, it starts at birth with many of them (though it kicks in a little later for a few). Since I do not have an “open kitchen” policy, we occasionally have some interesting moments! You [...]
Our oldest son CJ has been missing his smile for several years now. Even when he laughed he would cover his smile so it was very rarely seen. We didn’t fully understand this phenomenon until recently, but we missed that smile terribly! A couple months ago CJ got braces, something that we had put off [...]
Easter has come and gone, but like many families, the hope that the message of Easter truly sticks with us through the year is ever present. This year, having our two oldest boys sitting through Easter service with us and enjoying the sermon was so much fun. As I stood there, feeling pretty miniature in [...]
I have wanted to post this for a few days, but unfortunately haven’t been able to connect well to the blog from my iPad. So, here’s the photo gallery of just a few images I took from Butchart Gardens in Victoria, B.C. I took about 200 or so pictures while there, so I figured I’d [...]
Gone are the days where we would throw our things into a suitcase and run off for the weekend. Long gone! Now it takes a full three days to pack and prepare for a trip. That figure doesn’t even include the amount of time spent planning for the trip and setting everything up. While I [...]
Isn’t it funny how everday life can move so fast? Ok, so sometimes it isn’t so funny, but things have been busy as usual around here. Amidst the everday activities that are enough to keep anyone hopping, we also have CJ starting Driver’s Ed. and hubby and I are actually going on a vacation. Ok, [...]
Today, the average household has a plethora of technical gadgets and devices. With each new phone, computer, device, etc comes new cords and messes. That’s why I love inductive chargers like the one that Energizer offers! These chargers take the cords and wires out of the equation and make life seriously easier! My husband uses [...]
Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly in a moment (or conversation, etc) where you suddenly realize just how much you’re blessed? It can be an amazing, humbling and eye opening experience. To realize that yet again, your life isn’t all that bad comparatively. It’s all about perspective. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not trying to [...]
