Peace out 2012

Happy New Years Eve Day! :) I thought I'd do a little post of some Highlights of 2012 (and 1 lowlight).  We had a great year, we are ext...

Merry Christmas Eve...

This weekend was fabulous - mixed in with a lot of yuck - and it sure was a cold one! Friday we dropped Cruz off at my parents. Visited with...

Free...

Holidays starting...now. Actually at about 1:15pm yesterday afternoon but it really feels like it this morning as I am sipping coffee on the...

New recipes: Take 3

Well ya win some ya lose some when you try new recipes. I am pretty easy to please. My hubby  - not so much. But I really enjoy trying somet...

Work?

Happy Wednesday - I had no post ready for today and it wasn't until after our assembly this morning that I knew what this post would ent...

Quiet time. No words from me today...

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Weekend rewind...

I love weekends...and this one did not disappoint! Though my heart ached {and still does} for those affected by the tragedy in Connecticut. ...

Friday.Family.Outfits.

via Heck yes it's Friday. Why? 1. I miss my husband  - it's always a long week without him (and I had to shovel! That's HIS job!...

Bathroom makeover!

So like I said while my parents were enjoying sunny Florida and then a fabulous cruise Justin and I took over 2 of their bathrooms. They had...

Christmas Blog Swap

Leigh and Lindsey organized another swap this year and I was lucky enough to be paired with the awesome Amber.  She send me a fabulous packa...

10 {randoms} on Tuesday

1. I wrapped 3 presents last night. Made me feel productive. :)  I went with this look but with thick candy cane ribbon and the photo on top...

Blurr of a Weekend

Hello and happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend - ours was busy but wonderful. Friday night we were able to get over for a quick...

I win for Fridays longest post ever. Then end.

 Yesterday started bright and early when I could hear Emerson calling "Auntie get me outta here!" meaning her play pen she was sle...

Nixon

Happy Thursday!! Guess what! I am an Auntie again!!! eeekkk!! I am so thrilled that HE is here! :) Isn't he the sweetest!!  I cannot wai...

Viva

We had the most wonderful few days in Vegas together. We had so much fun, laughed a ton, shopped our hearts out, ate great food, enjoyed del...

Home & Thank you!

Happy Monday!! Just a quick THANK YOU for all your comments on my last post. I was super nervous about those damn shorts but I appreciated e...

The Messy Project - The Reveal!

Today is the day. To say I am nervous is an understatement! ha ha A huge thank you to Kelly over at Messy.Dirty.Hair for putting this togeth...

Tuesday Tidbits

Not much to report today. Let me think... Cruz has a rough life. You should all feel very sorry for her. Poor thing was so uncomfortable las...

Weekend rewind. Just late.

Whoa I am a little late to post but better late than never...onto our weekend rewind... - I put some Christmas decorations up. 29 days!! - I...

Outfits and Deals

Happy {Black} Friday you guys! I know it's a Friday since on my way to work I realized I had the crock pot all ready to go this morning ...

Dog shaming...

I know we have all probably seen a ton of these but they seriously make me giggle...maybe it's because Cruz has a few of these shots her...

Random Wednesday

 Thank you Because Shanna Said So for giving me reason to be random today! Well I have nothing specific to talk about today so this will mos...

Christmas Trees.

Oh what happened to Monday? oups.  Yesterday morning I was lucky to be a "chosen one" at work to unload approx 5,000 Christmas tre...

Cruz the photo bomber!

Happy Friday everyone! I'm super excited for this weekend is almost here! Cruz is headed to the lake with my parent so we are childless ...

Awarded

Jen over at nutcaseinpoint sent me these questions to answer with the Liebster award - thanks Jen!!  (if you haven't checked out Jen...

oh, how pinteresting...

Linking up with Michelle today... Now some pins I am loving... 10 recipes for home made dog treat - Cruz likes this pin.  I love this...but ...

A Tuesday post

Well we had a great long weekend. I wish all weeks were long weekends... Friday night Blake and Karen came over for appies and drinks.  Jeff...

Kiki La'Rue

I love little boutiques. Online boutiques or little home town shops. You can always find unique items and often at a great price.  Enter Kik...

DIY. Outfits. Snow.

This was a long week. Was it the time change? The fact that Justin was sick all week? Dunno. But it was a long one so I am thankful it's...

Lists of three...

I'm stealing with idea today from Leigh. But changing it a bit cause I am not crazy like her and run all these races. BUT she may have c...

A new batch of recipes...

I am still loving meal planning - why did I not start this sooner!? Okay here some more recipes we tried and our take on them... Roasted Ran...

Looks I'm loving...

Today I thought I'd share some looks & items I am loving... Perfect for our chilly winters via I'm loving fun tights...  I order...

Weekend love

We had another great weekend - other than Justin having a nasty cold that is. Poor guy. Hopefully Cruz is looking after him today. Friday Cr...

Friday Outfits...

Happy Friday! First off - A big happy birthday to my sweet friend Katie. Katie posts the best outfits, inspired me to start these Friday out...

Randoms...

I know you were all dying for a randoms post. I know I know, I aim to please. Cruz wanted to share these with you... First Halloween Second ...

Happy Halloween!

On Monday night Nana came to carve pumpkins with us. This is Lily's... Lily loved it!! Halloween to her is like Christmas to most kids. ...

ChaLEAN Extreme...

On Monday of last week I started Day 1 of my 90 Day ChaLEAN Extreme experience.  I decided to start this after my friend Jen became a beachb...

DIY. Movies. PJs.

We had a pretty low key weekend. Lily has had a cold all week so I knew we had to take it easy and not do all the fun things we had planned ...

Wishes. Outfits. Love.

First of all - HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEIGH!! Hope you have a great day {off work} and a fabulous year! :) I sure am thankful for this blog as it in...

I believe..

These "I believe" posts have been floating around the blog world so I thought I'd join in... I believe in the color pink. I be...

Loves...

Well Happy Wednesday - at least this mornings drive was better than yesterday! yuck. Today for some loves...  I am loving that this sweet gi...

Cranbrook.

It's kind of become a tradition to head out to Cranbrook to camp at Blake and Karen's trailer lot for September long weekend. We sti...

Snowy Weekend

Happy Monday!! It is a chilly one here. We got a pretty good dump of snow over the weekend. Joys. On Friday while grocery shopping I found t...

Boot socks. Neon. Cruz.

Well hello there Friday. Aren't you just my favorite day right now! Today I will be sitting in a computer lab learning a new system for ...

Meal Planning so far...

First off - the winner of the Babee Producks giveaway  is lucky #13 and that was Whit! Proof: Thank you again to Nicole for hosting this giv...

Loves...

...my little family ...photographs ...Whitney Cowan Photography ...best friends ...capturing memories & moments ...perfect fall weather ...

DIY Wreath obsessed...slightly.

It's no secret I love wreaths. I always have one on our front door and perhaps another one somewhere in the house. This one has been on ...

Another one bites the dust...

Another weekend that came and went far too quickly for my liking. This weekend was a good mix of being busy and productive as well as relaxi...

Happy Friday

Happy Friday...it's been a loooonngg week even through it was short (?). Last night I was vegging in bed with Cruz,  Justin was out for ...

Turkey time - with no turkey. ;)

We had a wonderful thanksgiving weekend. The only thing missing was Jeff. To celebrate thanksgiving, we sprinkled pumpkin spice on our coffe...

babee producks: hope

First of all - thank you for all your sweet comments on Ripken's post yesterday. She sure was loved, will be missed but lived a GREAT lo...

17 of the greatest...

She was named after a phenomenal baseball player.  And it's safe to say she by far exceeded in being MORE than a phenomenal dog. The dec...

I heart boots.

Oh hello Friday. I am excited for our 3 day weekend and Thanksgiving with the family!  We (Just, Jols & I - [Cruz is at the lake already...

Loves...

My Loves for this week - postponed from yesterday... I LOVE this sneak peek from Whitney of our family photos we did on Monday night. I cann...

Blown away...

I had a Wednesday Loves post all ready to go, but it's going to have to wait until tomorrow...Mrs. Underwood-Fisher is taking over! Last...

Oh summer...

I know I have already shared the above photo but I love it that much so you get to see it again. ;) It's on our fridge and I just adore ...

Well hello October...

This weekend: ~ We went for a midnight walk with Cruz in the ravine. ~ I went to a huge community garage sale with Auntie Cathy. Found some ...

4 eyes? Firmoo! & outfits too!

First of all the 2 winners of the Hope necklaces are: Ashley from Life as I Know It and Michelle from Prepare to be impressed... #2 & #1...

I can't think of a title.

Seriously coming up with post titles is tough. The day I posted the Kreative Corner Design's giveaway my vinyl came! :) So Saturday I go...

Dog for sale.

via Happy Wednesday! Cruz begged me last night to let her guest post today and her tell you for herself what she did yesterday but I she has...

Meal Planning?

Happy Tuesday! Not a whole heck of a lot to report on today... Sara and I were treated to a wonderful birthday dinner last night by my girl ...

30

First of all I want to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for all the kind comments, prayers and emails I received from Friday's...

Hope, outfits & awesome comments.

Happy Friday - I am so glad you are here! I'm ready for a couple days off. You? Today's giveaway is from me! It has to do with somet...

Black's Bar & Grill

Good morning! I have to start by showing you this masterpiece Whitney took.  I mean really. Now you understand why this is my happy place. P...

We love food.

Today I have a special guest post and giveaway from my 'in real life' friend and blogger Amy. Amy is Justin's best friend Blake...

4 giveaways for 30 years

Happy Tuesday everyone. I was sleepy this morning. You? I took Cruz to the vet yesterday for a "practice run" as she has her yearl...

A wish and a weekend!

Today I want to wish my Mom a VERY happy birthday. I know I have said it before but we really hit the jackpot when it comes to parents. Mom ...

Who wears white after labour day?

I do. Well this week was much more "normal" for outfits - even though I was still moving boxes, setting up desks and cleaning up -...

Thursday Randoms

First things first - have you ever tried these? They are amazing.  If you see them - buy them. If not for you - for me. :)  I miss this girl...

Fishing for positives...

Well we have been in our new building a couple weeks now and slowly is it becoming home. We had a few snags to start out the year so the kid...

Ronan

It's no secret that I love Taylor Swift. Ever since I first heard her song "Tim McGraw" on the radio I was hooked. She is my h...

A much needed weekend.

We had a busy weekend but a great one for sure. Friday night we ran over to Cross Iron mall as I had my eye on a couple blazers for work - f...

Bestest.Birthday.2 Outfits.

HAPPY FRIDAY!!   Today is a special day  - it's Whitney's birthday! Whitney has been a staple in my life for the past 2+ years.. I h...

Loves...

oh hey guys - Cruz here!  I know it's been a while but I figured I would jump in here since Mom is so busy with work. Lately she gets ho...

What I Wore: Chevron

Hello Friday! This week was tricky for outfits as it was mainly spent loading and unpacking the school. It has been pretty darn right chaoti...

Bobby Dazzler...

is my husband. This guy: That's what my Gran would call him if she could see what he was up to. Bobby Dazzler! This deck has been Justin...

New Start...

Well today is a little bittersweet - and a royal pain in my behind... You know what's worse than moving to a new house? Moving an entire...

Auntie

Looking back on this summer I was lucky enough to spend a bunch of time with my favorite kids. I am so thankful for these 5 kids that call m...

"Too Old"

Well the weather did hold up and we headed out to Two Jack lake for our annual camping trip with Crystal, Troy and Emerson. While we were se...

Fall Fashion Friday

Oh Friday - how I heart you...  EXCEPT we are supposed to head out camping after work with Crystal, Troy and Emerson and it's pouring - ...

thoughts...

I don't have much to say today. I'm tired. I want summer back.  I feel like this elephant from dumbo today and most days honestly. b...

Loves...

Well Wednesday's here. It's been a long first week back! We have been super busy but I have been so sleepy! I cannot seem to get a g...

Wedding. Staining. Sweating.

Happy Monday! Well we were sad to leave the lake on Friday but knew we had a good weekend ahead! Before leaving I went for another ski and g...

Big girls don't cry...

Happy Friday...today is my LAST day of actual holidays. Sigh... Some random shots: I'm going to miss doing this on a rainy day with my g...

It's true...

...life is better at the lake. We have had a great few days at the lake. Kayaks. Reading. Workouts. Thrift store. Boat rides. Family dinners...

Kamloops = Hotness, ER & Stunt Rope Swing

Once arriving to Kamloops we checked into our B&B. Justin and I had stayed there 2 summers ago and we loved it so we were excited to sta...

Whistler: A Bear? A Bear?

Between my obsession with photo taking and Leigh and I swapping photos - I am breaking these vacay posts into 2. Whistler today. Kamloops to...

Back. But not really.

Hello! I know you all prefer Cruz posting but I am back and I gotta say, Cruz kinda slacked on her posting too, what can I say she must be o...

Loves...

Hey there guys! Cruz here again!I am having a super time at the lake. This really is the life!!I am here to tell you some of my loves... I l...

ABC's of Brutis

Today we are making the long drive from the lake to Whistler so I handed the blog over to Cruz this week. Hope she keep you entertained! ***...

17 in dog years is a lot.

Just a quick post to say a big huge Happy Birthday to our sweet Ripken. She is 17 years old (yesterday)!!! We love you so much Rippers!! Loo...

Winner. Feet. Peace. Love.

Hey hey! I am just popping in quick to tell a lucky someone that they will be rocking the parliament of owls dress...yes Katie that is you!!...

Welcome to the crazy house!

Holy moly 3 kids under 7 is tiring. I give Logan sooo much credit - super Mom is currently staying in my house I swear. Did I mention she ru...

Lake Love

We had an awesome weekend with Blake, Karen, Dustin, Whit, Easton, Mom, Dad...[and dogs]! {I love this place!} The weather was perfection - ...

This & That

Hello Friday!! This week flew by! I'm not even sure how it's Friday already. I love how so many of your got your entries in for the ...

eShakti. Dress for me - dress for you!

I love dresses and dressing up. It's true I love lounging in yoga pants and a tank but if I have the chance to dress up - I will. So you...

Canola Field Love..

As cheesy as it sounds, I have always wanted to run through a field of wild flowers. I have yet to find my field but Friday night after our ...

If you really knew me...

If you really knew me... ...you would know that I iron my outfit on the floor [almost] every morning. I iron everything. ...you would know t...

Dear Deck. I heart you.

 Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a good weekend! Ours was very productive. It finally feels like we have a deck! Whoo hoo. Cruz and I just...

Calgary & Area Blogger Meet Up!

Anyone else doing the Friday happy dance with me? Come on! I had to go into the office this morning but I can't complain can I? Nope. We...

Tid bits today

Happy Thursday - today Jolie and I are REALLY going to see Magic Mike, I have triple checked the movie time and we are going to a different ...

Loves...

Happy Wednesday! I am happy to see the sun out today! On to some loves... I'm loving Shutterfly! I have always used Photobook Canada for...

Four-One-One

 I had no idea what to blog about today, then saw this on Becki's blog and decided it would be fun! How long have you been blogging? And...

Enjoying Summer!

Happy Monday! I have decided I prefer my summer holidays when Justin is off too. :( We missed him today! But Cruz and I managed on our own! ...

Friday Randoms

Today we are headed out to the lake with Jeff and Jols and Gran will be there!!! YAY!!! We love when she visits and we haven't see her s...

Krink

Well yesterday Justin went to a Stampede party at Cowboys and apparently they teach you a foreign language and brain wash you into believing...

Loves...

Happy Wednesday! Is anyone else melting? I won't complain but it's been hot! Today Jolie and I were supposed to go see Magic Mike bu...

East

1 year ago today - a very special little boy was born. I was lucky enough to have Whitney a huge part of my life during her pregnancy and th...

Summer found Calgary.

This weekend finally felt like summer! It was super hot all weekend (and today too). Love it. I also loved not having to get up super early ...

Free...

Well today is my LAST day of work until August 20th...I will pop into the oddice to pack up a little more mid July but that's it! :) ahh...

Fit is the new skinny

Anyone else complete the June Abs Challenge?? :) Mom and I did!  (Dad would have if he had not broken his collar bone and being the crazy ma...

Loves...

That Justin and Jeff worked hard on the deck last night. Despite a couple screw ups and steps they didn't know they would need to take t...

Found it.

Summer that is. It's at the lake. Not here at home. Already today it's cloudy with very dark clouds.You best stay away rain! We have...

ABC's of Cruz

Good morning! Cruz here. Finally right! My Mom has been hogging the blog so this morning on our walk - right after I chased the deer and rol...

1096

1096. That's how many days we have been married. :) (and they say I am bad at math...I even added the leap year. Smartie pants right her...

5,4,3,2,1

I saw this on Janna's Blog Perception is Everything a while ago and decided it was a good Tuesday post. :) 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,  5 words to de...

Highs & Lows

Our weekend was filled with highs and a couple lows... Highs ~ Justin and Blake getting started on the deck on Friday.  (before)  Our super ...

weeeeeeee!!!!

Amen. This weekend we don't have too much planned other than getting a good start on the deck (if weather permits - please please please...

It's ok...

It's ok... that I wish I was at the lake with the rest of the family. ;( It's ok... to want this outfit for the 1 day of Stampede I ...

Loves...

Well hey there Wednesday! Calgary has got this [not so] cool thing going on, it's called DAILY rain. It's not so fun. I'm lookin...

Summer Fever!

Last night Justin had dinner with a buddy and then they came back to our place to play vids. So I had the night to myself. So after I worked...

Boxes, Bikes and Best Friends

 We had a great weekend! {Other than missing Cruz - yes Cruzie we miss you. And we are sad we are without you again this week.} But seeing y...

Fabulous Friday

Well I am so glad you are here Friday. Can I just say how weird it is without Cruz this week...our house seems so much quieter, it would hav...

Thursday Funnies for Pops...

So my Dad is a little bummed out right now and so I thought I'd post a few funnies today that made me chuckle.  Poor pops crashed while ...

Loves...

Happy Wednesday! I'm loving our new bedroom fan. Justin tackled installing it last night (we bought it at the Rona closing out sale!) an...

Tuesday Tid bits

Happy Tuesday! It's a beautiful day. I'm wearing this new dress (which I LOVE)  and it was our staff appreciation lunch today! whoo ...

A little German..

Well I didn't want this weekend to end...but it did. Hate when that happens. Friday Justin had the day off so he headed out to Bragg Cre...

Thankful Friday

Happy Friday! This pretty much sums up how I am feeling today. Mom and Dad (& Ripken & Cruz) were in a scary car accident on the hig...

Auntie A & Uncle J

 I had no inspiration for today's post until Whitney sent me the candid shots she took of Easton and I on Monday and then a post came to...

Tuesday Tid Bits

It's a rainy day in Calgary so I am not all the inspired for a post today. So it will be a couple random tid bits but important none the...

Monsoon Camping is fun.

Hey all. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Ours didn't [exactly go as planned] but was still great. {Friday} We packed up and headed ou...

Friday letters.

Dear Friday. I am so glad you are here. It's been a long week. Dear Justin. Thank you for being so understanding with me, I know I am no...

Thankful. Grateful. Sometimes. Always.

I have 2 things to share today.  Life is not always pink puffy hearts, rainbows and unicorns - I know this. I try and keep this blog as posi...

Loves...

Happy Wednesday Loves! I'm loving that we had a wonderful birthday night with Cruz.  Mom - throw my new toy pleeeeaase!  I finished wash...

Birthday girls...

3 years ago on May 29th something very special happened.  This sweet girl was born. My family has always grown up with dogs and to be more p...

"Pick your life, don't let it pick you"

(Whit sent me this quote [which I love] and I added it to a photo of the lake) I hope everyone had a great weekend. I came home Friday after...

BodyCombat 51

So I have a little story for you today... so sit back - grab a coffee and have a read. Nikki over at My Life My Way and I have followed each...

Currently...

Today I am linking up for Currently with Jenn over at Perfectly Imperfect.... current book current playlist I'm loving the song "Sp...

Loves...

Happy Wednesday! Time for some love... I'm loving hot water with a half lemon squeezed into it. I drink this on my way to work every mor...

May Long in Instagram!

 Friday I was able to go over to our "new" school. It is so cool and old! I love it, it has so much character and history. They ar...

Thursday Randoms...

Hello out there! All I have are randoms for today... ~ I barely survived my workshop yesterday. It was painful to say the least. Why Alberta...

Recipes Lately & Bob

 Happy Wednesday! I am in a workshop all day and I am soooooo not looking forward to it. Oh well. Last night after dinner Cruz decided a swi...

A Carrie Inspired Workout & Winner

 A couple months ago I dog eared a page in my SELF magazine about a workout Carrie Underwood does and explained. I also saw that Caroline ...

Birthday, Weekend, Sunshine = Heart Happy...

 Before I get into this weekend there is a VERY important topic we need to cover... Justin's BIRTHDAY is today!! Cruz and I will forever...

Friday Letter

Dear School Fundraiser: You sure are a lot of work aren't you?! Please be worth it. I know you will be fun tonight but I sure will be ha...

:::3 Things Thursday:::

{1} We had a great time at Dad's retirement do last night. It was so nice to have so many of Dad's [former!] work collegues come out...

:::Loves:::

Love, love love! I'm loving that last night my brother surprised me and popped over for a visit. I can't even tell you how great it ...

Cruz has a giveaway for you!

Well do we have a treat for you - errrr more for your pet!  Cruz had this one.   Now has this one. Square. In the lime/raspberry. Kona font....

::Weekend Rewind::

I was not ready for this past weekend to be over. What else is new? But we have lots of fun things happening this week so I guess it's o...

::Friday's Letters::

Well hello Friday's Letters with Ashley from Adventures of Newlyweds! Dear Justin: You are a dork. Only you would send me this. But my S...

Thursday tid + bits

tid + bits with Crowley Party! First things first... See this guy? 4 sleeps!!! See this girl? 63 sleeps!!! Make me sooooooo happy!! So I hav...

Loves...

Well if the rain would stop I would LOVE that! But I think we have couple days yet... On to some loves... I love that Justin surprised me wi...

Pretend shopping anyone?

To celebrate May 1st and the end of my shopping freeze (yipppee!) let's play a little game shall we... So let's pretend I was given,...

::Weekend Rewind::

{Link up with Tami!} Friday night We had a little surprise Happy Retirement party for my Dad. Gift from his brother! It's huge. It was n...

Rickter has left the building...

Well today marks my Dad's very last day of work. After 32 Years with Shell. This is where it all begins! The every day weekend! The neve...

Thursday Randoms

Well hello there Thursday.  I am ready for you to be over and your friend Friday take over. Any one else with me? Yesterday I had my hair cu...

Loves...

Happy Wednesday! It's a little gloomy here today, I hope the sun decides to join us later. via On to some loves... I am loving that Jeff...

Deck Dreams...

Justin has been designing our deck and this beautiful weather we have been having has made me really start to dream about it. Whatever he do...

New White Beast

This weekend the weather was beyond gorgeous. It was so nice to be outside in shorts and a tank top and have the patio door wide open!  This...

That time Friday couldn't get here fast enough!

Happy Friday! :)  I'm glad the weekend is here, it's been a long week for whatever reason!   After our walk yesterday afternoon Cruz...

Brooke Burke: A Giveaway from ME!

Ok guys. If you read this blog you know I LOVE a new workout DVD.  Since I do mainly all my workouts at home and get bored easily - a good s...

:::confessions:::

Confession time again! :)  I confess... Leigh's confession cracked me up this morning...go check it out and link up. I confess... I coul...

J squared.

Today I just have to share some photos of Jeff and Jolie's Spain trip. 1. Because they are adorable. 2. Because it looks amazing there. ...

Low key & Lovely

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Ours was low key which was great. Even though it was a snowy, cold weekend Spring is coming. It was light...

{Friday}

Well hello snowy Friday.  April snowstorms are lovely.   I don't have much to say today.  We don't have much planned for this weeken...

Genius I tell ya.

Before we get to the reason behind my title I have to show you this: My mailbox made me very happy yesterday. No not for the Bike mag, that ...

Questions Galore!

I don't have a lot to say today and I have had this sitting in drafts for a while - so voila.  The lovely Sarah from simply sarah tagged...

{Easter weekend and a Winner}

 Well I hope everyone had a lovely Easter weekend. We did. At the lake. :) On the drive up, I had fun on the iphone. Ripken got a haircut. S...

Currently

It's my Friday and I won't be back until Tuesday! YAY. So I'm linking up with Jenn today for Currently. current book(s) Started ...

Confessions.

Confessions time... {1} I told Lily this morning that the Vibe 98.5 radio station wasn't working. That station drives me nuts. I swear t...

Autism: Giveaway

April is Autism Awareness Month.  I first started working with students with autism when I was in high school. I currently work for a privat...

Weekend Highlights

First things first. My girl Taylor. Did it again.  Winner for Entertainer of the Year! What I would do to be back at her concert... And I th...

Friday Randoms

Friday already! Say what!! Today Leigh and I are going to visit with Nicole and meet baby Audrey! Then tonight we are going for dinner and t...

Sunshine-y Day

 Well Hello! The wonderful, ever so adorable Sarah from simply sarah tagged me in the Sunshine Award! :)  Thanks Sarah! I need a little sush...

Loves...

Wednesday already? How did this happen. :( I have had a good few day so far so I wont complain but I really love spring break!! Well on to m...

Tail Wagging Tuesday

Hey readers! Cruz here. Mom metioned that Tail Wagging Tuesday was back today so I was quick to hijack her blog for the day! This week: Inst...

{Weekend Recap}

Well happy Monday. It was nice to leisurely wake up a little later than normal and walk Cruz in the ravine on a Monday! I love Spring Break ...

Did someone say 3:00pm?

BREAKING NEWS!! Last night we got the BEST news EVER. Jolie will be moving to Calgary!!!! She was accepted in to the Masters of Teaching her...

Canadian Girls

Happy Thursday!   Today I have a fun new song for you. :) [Brother - you heard this one?] It's a little country so not everyone will lov...

Weekend Away: Seba Style.

 It was so nice to getaway to the lake this past weekend. It's great just to leave town, the house and all that behind. And even better ...

:::Happy Endings:::

Who doesn't love a story with a happy ending right! So here's a little story for you. Sit back, grab a coffee and enjoy. We met thes...

Friday Fun Things!

 That title took me a long time to come up with can you tell? ha Today is all about random things that I have going on in this little head o...

Pallet DIY!

 Well HELLO Thursday. We are so close to Friday I can smell it!  Last night Lily slept over and we were busy.  Walked Cruz, she played in th...

Loves...

Happy Wednesday!  Time to list my loves for today and there seems to be a lot!  These photos by Seth Casteel are seriously so fun. The ones ...

Beachbody

It's no secret that I love Beachbody workouts. They are in constant rotation in my workouts.  We have the 10 Minute Trainers, P90X, Insa...

{weekend wrap-up}

Oh Monday. Seriously? Already? I much prefer days that begin with S. :)  We had a terrific weekend.  We had great weather. Friend time. Fami...

A Friday Award!

Well Happy Friday! We are excited for a weekend at home with CRUZ. We missed her so much last week so I think a Starbucks walk may be in ord...

Mayan Riviera

 ***Reader warning. This post is going to have  A LOT of pictures. Beware.*** I will try and let the photos do most of the talking... This p...

Making KONY Famous. Do it.

My brother emailed this to me this morning and I just finished watching it. Incredible. It's now all over facebook and blogs which is pe...

Wedding Wednesday: Mexico Style!

Well since the reason we were lucky enough to head to the Mayan Riviera in the first place was for Rachel and James's wedding I figured ...

Brother Brother birthday birthday!

Well today is a special day. It's my brother's birthday! Let's all sing..."Happy Birthday to you....." I did send him ...

She's back!

Well..we are back. And not super thrilled about it. :) We were welcomed back this morning to lots of snow. Typical. BUT we were so happy to ...

Fun Friday

 So. Let's get down to business. All this snow we just got and the next dump they are calling for tomorrow - no thanks. Tonight I will s...

Thursday Randoms

Hello! How are you? Ready for Friday? Ok good. Me too. We announced some exciting news to our staff and parents of our school yesterday. We ...

Headline: Downtown dinner causes breakdown for Calgary Woman

 Half way through the week. Amen.  Last night I had my monthly dinner with my high school girls.  (missing 1) Not sure why I call them that,...

Tuesday Tid Bits...

....because I don't really have much going on and all I can think about is Mexico! :) But first and foremost, I have a winner to announc...

Monday Fun Day

Monday in randoms...  No work today means I love this Monday. Thank you Family Day. What makes me love it even more you ask? That my Gran wi...

Mimi & Chip: A Giveaway!

Megan from Mini & Chip is here for a great little giveaway for you! Megan makes the cutest items. Check it out... Key fobs: Car seat cov...

Loves...

Wednesday Loves... {1} I hope everyone had a wonderful night last night with or without a valentine. We did - we ended up sharing some appet...

Our Love Story

Thank you to Becky from Mrs. to Mama for hosting this fun little V-day post. 1. How long have you and your significant other been together? ...

Monday Miscellany

Well Hello Monday. We had a wonderful weekend filled with family and friends. Friday after work I made these. Yummy and super easy. Friday n...

Friday letters.

Dear Friday, you finally came and I could not be happier (except if Justin didn't have to work again this weekend but c'est la vie I...

I heart labels. A giveaway!

A couple months ago on IHeart Organizing Jen talked about and did a giveaway from Bugaboo Gifts for chalk board labels.  Here is how she use...

Loves...

My loves...food edition. Dinner tonight: I will be attempting these Traditional Pork and Ginger Dumpling Justin and I saw on Nate a couple w...

Mom's Soup & Answers.

I raved about my Mom's recipe for Butternut Squash Soup the other week and promised to post it so here it is. Make it, you will not be d...

Tank tops in February!

This was one of those weekend that I wished would never end. Friday after work Lily came home with me and we immediately hit the ravine as t...

2012 Workouts

Alright so I started this and figure I better get off my butt and post it.  Justin and I have been working out together and I love it. (He d...

Happiness = Fridays.

3 cheers for Friday!!! ::::::The lucky ducky winner of the Kreative Corner Design is:::::: Jenn from Bliss to Bean!! Email me and I will put...

Thursday Random

Random is where I am at today. So let's get to it. Saw this quote, thought of our Cruzie and love this photo of her. Done. So lucky she ...

February Fitness

Well HELLO February. I am so very happy you are here. Lots to look forward to this month. Mainly my "Auntie" Rachel's wedding ...

Pops & a vinyl for YOU.

Today is a SUPER special day as it is my Dad's birthday. And he pretty much rocks. No joke. I mean look at the first picture...you can...