Some of the best memories of my family while I was growing up are of times when we were  having fun together .  I have distinct memories of ...

This post is about comparison, "invisible" struggles, and the role that opening up online and through social media (or not opening...

I wrote this blog post in July. Then I chickened out and left it as an unpublished draft. It's exactly 19 weeks later (many Thursdays s...

The weather was perfect. It was slightly warmer than room temperature with a gentle breeze. The sky was blue with a few fluffy white clouds ...

So much of this life is about choices.  Choosing to love, to forgive, to be patient, to be kind, to be happy, and the list goes on and on! ...

In the midst of this busy life, with so much to do: fun things, boring things, needful things, exciting things, and more... it is good to ta...

I fall short when it comes to meal preparation and execution. It's something I have had in the back of my mind as a goal to work on for ...

I was recently asked to share my favourite scripture.  I don't think I really have one specific scripture that I would choose, but on th...

*Phew!* You guys, I have had a BUSY week, and it has largely been because of this blog. Lots of exciting things seem to be happening lately...

Have you ever noticed your kids doing something that you really wish they wouldn't do? (trick question.. of COURSE you have! ) Maybe...

Yesterday was the first day of school here. Here are my little students, ready to go: I surprised myself with how much I was able to do ...

On Sunday Katrina wore a fancy little dress to church.  We arrived late and sheepishly took our spot on a pew at the front of the chapel. ...

I've been thinking a lot about being happy with where you are. Not just where you are as in location, but the stage of life you're ...