Family Life & Kids


Seasons past, remembering

Seasons past, remembering

We got a new computer this week. Our apple laptop was over 4 years old [Damien's post publish edit: it was actually 6 years old][Renee's post publish edit: was it really that old? wow] and with my new found love for photography and RAW files that eat up huge amounts ...

The boy likes yarn

The boy likes yarn

Not surprising really since he wears his knitted-by-Nana toque all day, every day. At night he lays it next to his pillow. So sweet. Laurent's doll Ruby: you can't see the hat but it's there Even so, I was delighted with his comment yesterday as we drove by the local ...

Mama needs chocolate

Mama needs chocolate

My son was sick today. Thankfully it was over quickly, kids do that, but I still didn't want to venture out for our usual Tuesday afternoon errand run. Plus, I'll grab any excuse to delay errands, my least favorite home management task. So I didn't get out till after supper. ...

Seeking Winter Adventure

Seeking Winter Adventure

Wondering what kind of winter activity we can do that's cheap and gets us outdoors for a whole day together as a family.

Play that fish song Mom

Play that fish song Mom

I'm not sure how my six year old got introduced this week to 70's Heart music. I'll blame it on my husband, he must of been singing a phrase or tune or something that piqued the kid's curiosity. I know I certainly wasn't the one who said "here, let me ...

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 ...

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 ...