Miracle Mom, This is Keaton’s Story: Keaton was born with Duplex Kidney, meaning there were two kidneys on the right side also {a rare occurrence}. When Keaton was born, doctors put him on antibiotics and all seemed fine until he was almost six months old. Then, he started screaming for hours. Doctors ordered x-rays and found…
As a parent, there is one wish I always wanted to give my kids. One dream I always had. And finally, I got to be THAT parent. That parent that announces to their kids that they are going to Disney World. Being able to do this was more heartfelt that I could have ever imagined!…
The above are hearts that the twins drew. So proud that they have finally mastered ‘the heart’, they are now seen on every piece of paper they can find. {#Love} Homemade Photo Valentines in hand, they ran excitedly to preschool after lunch. Today is one of those days when I can’t get them to stay…
Why 2011 Highlights? In one of my recent posts a reader commented with amazement of how much my kids have grown this year. The main reason why I cherish this blog so much is that I can go back to posts from years ago and see photos and stories of my children. A true chronicle of…
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Part of our holiday festivities is attending our local Festival of Trees. It starts the season for us, all the beautfiul trees and activities are so warming. Here are my favorite memories from our 2011 visit… And of course, a phone call from Santa. I really thought the twins’ eyes would pop out, they were…
Sisters – It’s a tradition each Christmas for Isabelle to go with her Grandparents, to the Garden Center. They have a lovely display of ice sculptures, trees and other holiday decor for purchase. And, each year my daughter gets to choose her favorite ornament to take home. This year she came home with this…
Parenting is never easy and I’m certainly not one to paint a motherhood sky of lollipops and rainbows. No day is ever done without some degree of frustration. Case and point, my Isabelle and I stayed up late one night to make Trash {refer to post if you are confused}. We were having a great time…
My Holiday Comforts: With each decoration I see and mention of Christmas from the kids {which is pretty often}, I’m very quickly getting into the Christmas spirit. It’s not even mid-way through November and I’m getting the itch to decorate and start my holiday baking. Those in the US still have Thanksgiving to tend to, but…
Once again the tree is up and my house is filled with evidence of Christmas. Just like last year and years before it, I smiled at the sight of my perfect ornaments. There is a story behind this particular ornament, and why I treasure it so very much. {Please leave me a comment and link…
One of the advantages of living in Central Alberta is that the beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains are just a short drive away. Because of this fact and because it’s just one amazing place to visit, I have gone to Banff {Alberta} many times in my life. A couple weeks ago we ventured there for a…
At the last yearly check-up for the twins, I was asked to get gowns on them before the doctor came in {that was a first!}. Looking around, I only seen the usual blue adult gowns. Huge on the girls, but it served the purpose. And, they made the cutest photo! Then I realized, my twins…
In September we got Fall Family Photos taken by April Meyer Photography. Always opting for {the same ‘ol} studio photos year after year, it was so refreshing to take the kids into the beautiful Autumn sunshine for photos. And it was one gorgeous day! We got photos of each of the kids {alone}, the…
I am the last of 7 children from Freemont Close, with 2 large apple trees perfect to climb. An overgrown garden filled with food and grown with love. I am from a neighborhood of friends which was safe to wander, from sun-up to sun-set and the occasional missed curfew. Sounds of song filled the…
It was 10 years ago to this day, I said goodbye to my Father. Though I know he’s still with me, I still feel such regret and sadness. So much I should have said. So many times I should have listened. The last time we talked, smiled and hugged one another was on my wedding…
There’s still plenty for me to do, in order to be ready for the Christmas festivities this year {my to-do list never ends!}. So, I’m signing off for a much needed break. I may post a few goodies between Christmas and the New Year, yet for the most part – I’ll be enjoying the holiday…
Each year I long to have the perfect Christmas tree, arranged and brilliantly coordinated. A theme of similar colors, matching ornaments and enthusiastic grandeur. You know, the tree that looked to be right out of the page of a magazine. Yet every year, as I take the many seasonal containers out of storage, I…
Preventing cold and flu, and what you need to know! Parents will agree that preventing someone in the family from getting a cold or flu, is pretty much impossible. Though occurrence can be at any time of year, the fall seems to be the worst for catching a bug and getting sick. As a Mom,…