If anyone asked me 10 years ago where I saw my life, I would never have imagined it where I am. I have 2 amazing kids, where yes I could write a book on the experiences I encounter everyday because of them; however what parent couldn't? I would never have imagined me doing life as a single mom, or having to make the choices that come along with it. Being a single mom is like having a split personality. I am the dance and hockey mom for most of my days, but then its like I am given 4 days off a month for good behavior. The kids go to their dads, and my single life begins. Sometimes I feel like I get a glimpse of what life would be like if I hadn't of had kids and got married, but then where would I be without all the lessons learned along the way. I can get lost in this thought sometimes.
On a lighter note, being a single mom also has it's extremely good points. I currently don't have to share the blankets or my popcorn with anyone, I can choose the channel on my tv, I now only have to yell at Brayden to keep the toilet seat down, but most importantly I have 2 little people who give hugs and kisses as good as gold and make me cry when they tell me they "Love me up to Jesus".
I've learned the people who you surround yourself with will make you or break you. I have an amazing group of friends. Not just friends who wish me a Happy Birthday each year on Facebook, or ask how I'm doing and don't pursue it past my "I'm good". They're friends who accept me for my version of normal, who push me to be better, to dig deeper in my walk with God, and to get out of my own world and push them back. I don't think a day goes by that I don't thank God for these people. I also thank God that they like hockey and wings.
So after all has been said and typed - I love my life. It reminds me of what God has done and continues to do. I love the unknowingness of where I'm going to go or what I will achieve...it's become an adrenaline rush. I am excited for the next chapter in my life, where I'm going to jump and see what comes my way and who's left standing with me when I land.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Saturday, February 12, 2011
A little bit of heaven...
Recently, I have found this blog that contains the worlds best baking. It has transformed my identity in the kitchen, I have started baking things from scratch instead of taking them out of a package and putting it in the oven. One would start to worry about all this baking and how quickly one could consume it - as everything I have made from this blog has been AMAZING. However that has been most of the fun, finding friends family and co-workers to share it with.
However the dessert I made tonight - I WILL NOT be sharing...umm, well I should say what's left of it after girls night. Take a look, and feel free to drool.....
All you need to know is that it has cream cheese, peanut butter, caramel, pecans and chocolate. The rest is history. This is going to make an excellent breakfast while the kids are away this weekend, and it will be well worth the 5 pounds gained from it.
However the dessert I made tonight - I WILL NOT be sharing...umm, well I should say what's left of it after girls night. Take a look, and feel free to drool.....
All you need to know is that it has cream cheese, peanut butter, caramel, pecans and chocolate. The rest is history. This is going to make an excellent breakfast while the kids are away this weekend, and it will be well worth the 5 pounds gained from it.
Monday, January 31, 2011
I says pardon me??
Well, for anyone who knows me - they know that I have a slight shopping addiction to the United States of America. But who wouldn't when you can get everything for half the price! My last trip to Bellingham was purely for groceries, and I did pretty awesome. I started the fine art of "couponing" with my friends and it paid off - I saved an extra $81 off my already reduced grocery bill...WAHOO!
Now I know us Canadians keep the mentality that we are the "politest country", I mean - it was one of our HIGH POINTS of our 2010 olympic display. However I am starting to disagree. The more I shop down the US, the more I am finding that they have it in the bag. I don't know the last time that I went to a store and was asked how my day was going without getting the push to buy something? Having people working in the drive thru on minimum wage who actually cared about their job and the product they were selling. Or having someone else not only bag my groceries, but bag them according to product and strategically placing them in my buggy so that nothing gets squished.
So to say that I am impressed would be an understatement. These might be simple things I have mentioned, but its sadly the things that have been lost.
So I guess the only conclusion to this post - is that I need to meet a good looking american man, get married and move. I will keep you posted.
Now I know us Canadians keep the mentality that we are the "politest country", I mean - it was one of our HIGH POINTS of our 2010 olympic display. However I am starting to disagree. The more I shop down the US, the more I am finding that they have it in the bag. I don't know the last time that I went to a store and was asked how my day was going without getting the push to buy something? Having people working in the drive thru on minimum wage who actually cared about their job and the product they were selling. Or having someone else not only bag my groceries, but bag them according to product and strategically placing them in my buggy so that nothing gets squished.
So to say that I am impressed would be an understatement. These might be simple things I have mentioned, but its sadly the things that have been lost.
So I guess the only conclusion to this post - is that I need to meet a good looking american man, get married and move. I will keep you posted.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
A new memory
Yesterday was my best friends wedding. It was New Years so we got to watch her get married and ring the new in together. It was so much fun being in her wedding party!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
The little things...
Tonight was the Christmas Eve service at my church - it was awesome. I took my camera along to snap some photos and this is my favorite one....
Friday, December 24, 2010
Christmas Time
Well....while going through the motions of December and everything that comes along with it, Christmas is finally amongst us - and it still doesn't feel like it. My kids have been gone for the past week, so maybe that has something to do with it. Here is one the vices I have been holding onto while they have been away....sanity is key right?!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Day 29 - The finale...
Or is it? This photo challenge has started something in me again, something that I haven't had in a long time. It's the joy of taking photos, capturing that moment, and seeing the finished product in your head as you're taking them. I don't think this will be the end for me...
I figured I'd make my last official day a photo of myself:
I figured I'd make my last official day a photo of myself:
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Monday, November 29, 2010
Day 28 - Obsession
My little boy has two obsessions in life - one is Buzz Lightyear and the other is hockey. Every week we go to Prospera Centre and he patiently awaits to get on the ice, I think he would live there if he could.
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Sunday, November 28, 2010
Day 27 - Glow
There is something calming about these lights....and everyone needs some calming in life:
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
Day 26 - Tis the season...
Today we decorated for Christmas.....my favorite time of year ;)
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Friday, November 26, 2010
Day 25 - Planning makes......
WHATEVER. Jenna won tickets from her school to the Bruins game tonight, and we got front row tickets that were perfect for some action shots. I charged up the batteries, off loaded my pics from my card onto my laptop and off we went. Once the game started I turned my camera on and realized my card WAS STILL IN MY LAPTOP :|
So this is what you get today. Enjoy...
So this is what you get today. Enjoy...
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Thursday, November 25, 2010
Day 24 - It's all about the shoes
I LOVE CONVERSE SHOES...especially on boys. So when Brayden got these and announced they were his favorite I couldn't contain myself. I have always wanted to do a cool shoe shot - so voila!
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Day 23
I love the grainy look on today's photo. Was a quick snapshot of my niece who has never had a snow cone before. She would not put it down....
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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Day 22 - Drip drip splash
Ok, I started getting bored of the usual artsy close up or cool colored photo I was getting. So today I decided to play with my shutter speed. It's not the prettiest of pictures but I love that I was able to get the water falling.....
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Day 21 - Let there be light!
No commentary today.....I was having a hard time uploading my pics today so you get nothing!!!
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Day 20 - Sugar high...
Today I had about 25 women in my house to celebrate the upcoming marriage of my long time best friend. I made cupcakes for the event, after all was said and done everyone was afraid to eat them....so now I have a bunch left over :|
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Day 18 - Leaves...
Well it's catch up mode for me - got a little busy with my almost perfect WICKED WEEKEND!
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Thursday, November 18, 2010
Day 17 - Did I call it or what...
Did I think we were actually going to get snow? NOPE. But we got it....and actually a decent amount :) So I thought I'd take picture of the same flower that from yesterday, now covered in the fluffy stuff.
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