Family Life & Kids
Treating my anxiety like an injury or illness
February 16, 2017
A injury presents an opportunity to pay attention to patterns of motion. To notice activities that cause pain and others that heal and strengthen. It's a wake-up call. Anxiety is somewhat similar.
A snowy Saturday in February (and the kids are growing up)
February 11, 2017
Photographing my heart's joy and delight, it's what I do. But as my "delights" grow and move to independence, as they have experiences completely apart from me, in such healthy and beautiful ways, I guess I'll content myself with photographing the morning snow.
Christmas Stories: Celebrations
December 30, 2016
It was an eight day trip: two very full driving days and six days with family. My brother's family, my parents, and our family - the Toews/Tougas clan were all together for a few days.
Christmas Stories: First Day of Skiing
December 16, 2016
Things change over the years. Skiing together is something we've managed to hold on to, though it too has evolved.
Christmas Stories: Walk to Bethlehem
December 6, 2016
Walk to Bethlehem is an outdoor production and is a popular holiday outing and tradition, thousands of people attended this year.
All that sparkles, shines and glows
November 23, 2016
Advent is a time of year that beckons me to recognize the principles of a both/and life. A life of contemplation and celebration. A life of busy kids and thoughtful meditations. A life of light and dark.
