Resolutions for a life (hopefully) well lived

Resolutions for a life (hopefully) well lived

The life I desire to live is not in some far away place (although the French Mediterranean does sound wonderful), it's in the here and now. And my goals, my New Year's "resolutions" are lived out in the simple and sometimes busy day-to-day. I can easily fall into the trap ...

The long way home

The long way home

Presently, the family arrived home, safe but tired, after a long journey from a distant land. During their time in that land there was much eating, drinking and merry making. Many laughs and much fun was to be had. As their time in the distant land drew to a close ...

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

I don't have many words to speak... I think it's almost Wordless Wednesday. What day is it anyway? I've lost track since we've been on holiday. I have nothing profound to say but I'm wishing you all a sparkly New Year full of hope and possibilities.

upgrading, holidays and hikes

upgrading, holidays and hikes

My blog is supposed to be under going upgrades, hence commenting is turned off and I'm really bummed because I love reading comments. But I guess I'm not that bummed because I'm still on holiday. Eating my mom's gourmet food, sleeping in everyday, staying up late or going to bed ...

Christmas Happiness

Christmas Happiness

Happiness is: - eating my Mom's healthy, gluten-free (on account of Damien), gourmet cooking. Oh my goodness she is such a good cook. - arriving a day earlier than planned to avoid the nasty weather even though it meant driving 12 hours through the night (not so happy). - singing ...

Recycled wrapping paper

Recycled wrapping paper

Two more sleeps till Christmas! I love wrapping presents and in years past (before children) I would get very creative. I had hoped this year to sew gift bags with Christmas fabric a friend gave us. But you know how that goes, those last few items on the "to-do" seem ...

Red and white (with a smidge of pink) and happy all over

Red and white (with a smidge of pink) and happy all over

I'm giddy with excitement at the prospect of Christmas with my kiddos and hubby, my parents and my brother's family. Even better, my Mom & Dad are hosting so all I have to worry about is getting us all packed up and there. That and putting together the last finishes ...