Important Life Lessons Our Boy Cat Taught Me
It is the end of an era – nearly two decades – for us, as pet owners, as we said…
Category: Family
A Family First: Road Trip to a Wedding in Alberta
As a dedicated homebody, the idea of going on a road trip with my family is not my first choice,…
April Fun Facts and Finds
A fun fact about April for our family is that it is usually fueled by a whole lot of cake.…
Eleven Things To Know Before Turning Eleven
Our second child, Blythe, will be turning eleven tomorrow. Born on a Wednesday, she used to be a child full…
When Your Teen Daughter Shops Your Closet
If you are at all into fashion, you are familiar with the phrase “Shop your closet”. If you have a…
Things I Didn’t Know About Cats Before Owning One
There were many things I didn’t know about cats before owning one. As someone who grew up with dogs, I…
What are Your Top Two Fears?
Our middle child, Blythe, has asked me on several occasions, “Mom, what are your top two fears?” I may have…
A Boy on the Cusp of Eight
Brighton, our youngest, will be turning eight in less than a week. His birthday is April 1st, so it falls…
What’s in a Name?
Over the years, each of our kids has asked me and Matt how and why we picked their names. In…
Year of the Dragon
We have just entered into the Year of the Dragon, or should I say Loong. One of my nephews was…