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A Night at the Beach
June 7, 2011
Staying with my parents has transported us to a weird sort of reality. A working vacation. Maybe our new life will always be a bit like this. Isn't that what following your passions and doing the work you love kind of looks like? I don't know for sure, we're only ...
Because Why Not
June 5, 2011
For the past two weekends the kids have been helping Nana & Papa build a garden. There's been lots of digging, mulching, stone laying, and watering. Celine has helped Nana with plant purchases and overall design. Laurent has helped Papa a lot with digging and hauling soil. And Brienne... well, ...
Launching Life 3.0
May 31, 2011
Last weekend, after years of heart-to-heart discussions, prayer, money management, dreaming, scheming, waiting, preparing, hoping, and hard work we took the leap. We moved so we could position ourselves in a place where we can actually follow our dreams and live the life we want as a family.
Our New Digs ~ Kitchen, Dining and Living Room
May 26, 2011
That I get to live here for the next four months - in this gorgeous house, next to a beautiful river, surrounded by nature, hanging out each day with my mom - is well... awesome.
A Day for Celine
May 24, 2011
Two days after our move Celine turned twelve. We celebrated her special day together with my parents, something that hasn't happened since her first birthday. We left Canada to move to New Jersey shortly after Celine turned one so most birthdays and holidays (except Christmas) we have been spent with ...
Arrived ~ Safe (& Tired)
May 22, 2011
After a nearly 20 hour day we arrived at my parents last night at midnight. We were up early yesterday morning to do the final, final load of our sleeping bags, cleaning supplies and toothbrushes (which I still can't locate). In the morning rush we found one kitchen cupboard that ...
Creating An Urban Oasis
May 18, 2011
Whereas Damien did most of the renovations inside, with help at times from my Dad, I have been largely responsible for the transformation of our yard and garden space.
