The Holidays Kind of Got to Me This Year

I didn’t ever really get the Christmas spirit this year. I come from a long line of women who love Christmas. Every year, I get excited about the holidays. I am touched by the music, I love doing the decorations, I love the presents, I love entertaining. I usually love it all. This year, I… Continue reading The Holidays Kind of Got to Me This Year

An open letter to my husband after 10 years of marriage…

To my husband, You are the love of my life.  You make my life richer, fuller, more interesting and so full of love.  When we decided to join our lives together I had dreams of flowers and romance and making each other happy.  And there have been days like that. But the reality of our… Continue reading An open letter to my husband after 10 years of marriage…

I Accidentally Met My Goal

I went for a hike yesterday that took every bit of me.  Before lunch we took a quick trip to Tiffany Falls.  It is about 1.2 km and it was an easy walk.  After lunch we went on the “long hike.” We went to Sulphur Springs road and we were walking on a loop that… Continue reading I Accidentally Met My Goal

Day Trip to China-Town and the Art Gallery of Ontario

Grandpa Bill helps Emerson with more wonton soup

Mel’s dad was in town and we were looking for something to do.  He had heard about an amazing exhibit of Florentine Art at the Art Gallery of Ontario and he took us out for the day.  We had a great time!  It was also a fun day for 8-year-old boys which was unexpected. I… Continue reading Day Trip to China-Town and the Art Gallery of Ontario