When my sis-in-law told me about this amazing idea she was working on with her 3 sisters, I was so excited for her because a) the concept is awesome and b) how cool is it that she was starting a … Continue reading
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A few lessons I learned, in no particular order, having spent this time with family and friends: 1. 18 people + 1 toilet + 5 days = disgusting. Lavender air freshener helps minimally. Etiquette lessons from Rob should have happened … Continue reading
“Sam-wee” is the name of choice in our house for this not so little guy right now! Rob started calling him that and Sam loves it! But unfortunately, he’s not going to be wee much longer… Today he turns 9!!! … Continue reading
Sweet 16. Do boys have sweet 16’s? Not sure. But this guy is 16. And he’s pretty sweet. He was pretty sweet from the moment I met this 9 year old kid. He has blossomed into an incredible young … Continue reading
We woke up really early so we could go see Venice in its sleepy state. That is the best way to see a city – or anywhere for that matter… the sun is rising, the lighting is perfect and there … Continue reading
The hills are alive… with the sound of music…. I wish I could just pick a few favourite things from this day. The majestic alps? The guide who played Sound of Music songs during the train ride? The Abbey? The … Continue reading
For years I have wanted to go to the Neuschwanstein Castle in Fussen, Germany (about two hours by train from Munich). Today was the day! It is the castle that inspired Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, and the most visited … Continue reading
“Mom, do you like your job?” A simple question, asked by Zach, as I sat down finally at 10pm to write my progress notes for the clients I saw that day. (The older kids were still up watching a hockey … Continue reading
“There should be no yelling in the home unless there is a fire.” David O. MacKay This quote reminds me of a post I did several years back. I feel like I need to revisit this post. Not because my … Continue reading
We have had a few exciting weeks around here!! A couple of weeks ago Zach’s soccer team participated in the first tournament of the year. For the past two years, his team hadn’t done well. They had this crazy coach … Continue reading