Excitement & More Change

I posted a something on Facebook recently stating “I used to run and hide from change, now I chase it down and clobber it into submission”. It is what I feel like now. I did used to hide from change, I didn’t want change, didn’t see the need. I did see the need for growth,Continue reading “Excitement & More Change”

Our 1st Christmas

Our First Christmas has passed since Dave passed away. It was filled with laughter, joy and a little sadness. I keep wondering where I pull my strength from, how I can move forward without feeling lost in pain and sadness. Maybe it’s just who I am and that I don’t get lost in those feelings.Continue reading “Our 1st Christmas”

Preparing for the Winter Holidays

Every year you prepare for the holidays. Purchasing gifts, making plans to spend time with family and friends. This is the cycle that we live due to holidays that we celebrate. It doesn’t change with the loss of a loved one. It doesn’t change even though you are not sure you can think about beingContinue reading “Preparing for the Winter Holidays”

Kids back to something normal

On September 1, 2021 the kids started back at school, in person. They are very happy to be back among friends and being in a physical school. This also makes me happy as I don’t have to fight with them every day to do their schoolwork and focus on what needs to be done relatedContinue reading “Kids back to something normal”

Christmas Up North 2016

Christmas 2015 was spent in the Great White North (well not that far north) – High Level, AB with my side of the family.  It was about -17C for most of the time we were there or colder so we didn’t get outside much.  It was nice to spend a few days with Grandma, GrandpaContinue reading “Christmas Up North 2016”

Zoo Lights 2014

It was a chilly night, but still they had fun.  This was Dax’s first experience with Zoo Lights and I think he expected there to be more things to do and more things to play with.  Not so much just looking at the lights.  Seth was too little to care much, but did stay awakeContinue reading “Zoo Lights 2014”

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Our year has been extremely eventful and has also gone by extraordinarily fast. This year Daxen turned two years old and had his first experience with ice cream cake. We got our boat out on the water this year too, even though it was near the end of the season due to some required repairsContinue reading “Merry Christmas & Happy New Year”