Happy Father’s Day! Don’t know how it worked out, but we went to one of my favourite restaurants – the only Indian place in town. Colin loves it too, so that’s good. Colin played with the boys all day while I read, cooked & did some crafty/creative things. Colin really is an amazing Dad. Speaking … More 30 Days of Creativity – Day 19
We’ve had a very productive day in our house today. Despite the rain, we got our soaker hoses in the ground for the garden – ok, so Colin & Jude did this. I planted all the seeds in the raised beds & transplanted the tomato plant outdoors. This is the latest we’ve ever got the garden … More 30 Days of Creativity – Day 18
So Day 10 raced by & I didn’t purposely do anything creative – how did that happen? I did make a yummy pasta dinner for my family & a friend – my own recipe – no pictures. I also played a new game & won twice! Does that count? For Day 11 a big chunk … More 30 Days of Creativity – Days 10 & 11
Last night we had a Blackett Creative Night. I try to do this once a week, it doesn’t always happen, but I don’t beat myself up if it doesn’t. When it does, it’s really good. I come up with an activity for the whole family to do that is creative. It might be painting, dancing, … More Cardboard Fun on Creative Night
I’m so excited to partner with Adriel Booker of The Mommyhood Memos in her initiative to help Mom’s in need by providing birth kits. Whether it’s a gift in honour of your Mom or just because you want to help out, please consider making a kit or donating to have kits made. It’s not a lot of … More Still in a Quandary About What to get Mom for Mother's Day?
…to head outdoors & into the garden. Hard to believe since we had snow last week, but that’s Central Oregon for you. Last year I planted my garden mid-June & still lost everything & had to start over! Arg! It was an incredibly odd year for gardening even by Central Oregon standards. For me, gardening … More Tis the Season…
Today, my firstborn son is four years old. There are a few things that I have a hard time believing. One, that I have such a thing as a firstborn son. When my husband & I got married, neither of us wanted to have children. It was eight years before we had Jude. It wasn’t … More May The Fours Be With You
This week’s new recipe is Stuffed Meatballs with a side of strangeness. I used this recipe for the meatballs & took a little liberty, not measuring much. I also used ground turkey instead of ground beef or pork. They were so yummy! My youngest couldn’t get enough of them & my oldest liked taking the … More Challenge #3 Stuffed Meatballs & Wiggly Hotdog Monsters
What a beautiful day in my sister’s neighbourhood! We had a lovely day as a family. We took the boys to an Easter egg hunt at a local church – lots of fun. What a great church – reaching out to the community. The boys loved looking for the eggs. Home again for lunch & … More Twas the Day Before Easter
It’s Good Friday. I love this Easter season – the idea of Spring, the candy, the eggs, the kid’s excitement, but most especially the reminder of life & resurrection. Tonight, my Mom organised a Passover meal for us. My sister, my Mom & I all prepared various dishes & my Dad led us through the … More Challenge #4 Passover
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