happy mother's day

The best Mother's Day article I read this year ...

 

Our Mother's Day gifts for the Grandmas ...

I know a lot of moms who can related to this ...

We celebrated my first Mother's Day with a yummy breakfast, a beautiful card, a bottle of perfume, a cold glass of wine and tons of playing outside in the fresh air and sunshine. Hope your Mother's Day was also a delight! 

happy earth day

Our daughter is only 6 and a half months old but in the future, I would like to recognize events like Earth Day so that she can learn valuable lessons to practice the whole year through. Do you have any suggestions of good activities to do with little ones to celebrate Earth Day? Because really, the next few generations MUST make a difference - both as individuals and for mankind - don't you think?

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PS - Be sure to check out this awesome blog: Small Footprint Family.

hoppy easter

may the luck of the irish be with you today

But I would so watch it!

 

happy valentine's day

Enjoy all the love, chocolate and wine that should be a part of your day today! xo

Who doesn't love a good old someecard?

1st Time Mom Review Series will continue next Friday!

Are you a 1st Time Mom and trying to figure it out as you go along too? Feel free to leave me a comment with any questions and I will be more than happy to get back to you. Thanks for reading!

happy new year friends!

From my crazy little family to yours ... Cheers to a fantastic, happy and healthy 2014! xo

 

me too mom!

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happy canada day

We were up super early to head into Vancouver to spend Canada Day with my cousin, Danielle, and her little guy, Charles, our family from California.

They were upgraded to a suite at the Renaissance so we enjoyed their view for a bit before heading out to enjoy the sights and sounds around Canada Place.

It was a beautiful and hot day in Vancouver. A perfect kick off to the summer!

Charles loved the street activities and entertainment - especially the BMX bike show and the strange tin can band.

Chad and I did a little daydreaming about one day sailing away on a Disney cruise. I've heard they are fabulous and amazing but super pricey. One day :)

At about 12:30, it was time for Charles' nap so Chad and I headed back into Langley. No surprise that when we got home, it was Chad's nap time too!

Happy Canada Day from my American/Canadian family! I hope you all had a wonderful day too - and can manage to stay awake long enough tonight to watch some fireworks!

happy love day ...

Happy Valentine's Day from my cousin's little guy Charles in California! Isn't he adorable?

And from these cute little creatures!

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happy groundhog day

No matter whether or not the cute little critter sees his shadow or not, Groundhog Day marks the start of a fabulous month. But truth be told - I definitely wouldn't argue with an early Spring :) Happy weekend friends! xo

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a little more and a little less

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Happy 2013 Friends! We had a fantastic New Year's Eve celebrating with good friends and delicious fondue. It was low-key and perfect. Today was my first day back in the office and it went really well - my boss even let us go a bit early to ease us back into the working schedule - ha ha. It helped :)

 

I've been thinking a lot about this year and what I want to accomplish. There is a lot of talk around the blog world about "One Word" - choosing one word that you focus on throughout the year. I have chosen two words: positive and gratitude. Whenever I am feeling down and out or stressed, I will focus on being positive and remember all that I am grateful for. I started doing this in 2012 and when I did, it made a huge difference for me. It's amazing that I have to make an effort to think positively in some situations and to remember to be grateful but life gets out of control from time to time - this helps me get back on track.

 

I have a list of personal goals for this year but these are my general resolutions - a little more and a little less:

1. Save more.
2. Blog more.
3. Create more.
4. Do more.
5. Read more.
6. Cook more.
7. Attend more.
8. Focus more.
9. Write more.
10. Decorate more.
11. Judge less.
12. Gossip less.
13. Spend less.

What is your focus for 2013?

 

PS - We broke down Boxing Day Week and bought a new computer so this will really help me with blogging in 2013. Having a computer at home that works well makes all the difference and makes me happy!



happy may day

found this beautiful image here

wishing you a happy easter weekend!

Today is my last day at work and then I am for 5 glorious days! Will have lots to report on when I return. We aren't going away but do have a lot of family activities planned including a special day/service from Grandma Donnelly. Wishing you all a very happy and sunny Easter weekend! Enjoy every minute of it no matter how you celebrate - by going to church or colouring eggs. Just have fun!

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valentine's day love

My Valentine's Day cookies from Momma VBD. So freaking thoughtful!

My Valentine's Day card to Chad this year. I pity the fool that fell in love with me! xo

celebrating the start of 2012 in big white