nature
Boys First Job
So the boys just started their new job a couple of weeks ago. Delivering the local weekly flyer. They have to start somewhere.
Laundry Day
This was taken in March when Grandma was visiting. She was the patient one that put everything on the line. Thought it was a cool picture to share. Perhaps we can save some of our resources and let nature take care of drying instead of using the dryer all the time.
Fall Apples in Ottawa
Since we are in Ottawa this fall, we havn’t had a chance to enjoy the wonderful apples from my mum’s tree in Winnipeg. But we have had our share of yummy free apples here. When the kids returned back to school in September we were pleasantly surprised to find out that the tree right in [...]
I know why I feel good in Ottawa
Today was a day off from school for the kids so I decided to them out for a bike ride this morning. It was a beautiful cool day here, a slight breeze and the sun was shinning. As we live close to the Ottawa River, we decided to go for a ride along the river [...]
Outdoor School
What a neat concept. We do not need a class room to learn….
Moon Shadow Retreat
This last weekend, we went out to our friends Simone and Dan’s cottage “Moon Shadow Retreat” in Gracefield, Quebec. What a beautiful place. The cottage is right on the water with a great view of the lake from the living room window. It was a very relaxing weekend, no telephones and no internet, just a [...]
Going Green in Ottawa
I have been learning about going green for the last 3 years. It is not something that can be done overnight, it is a gradual process. Now starting a new adventure in Ottawa, I am excited about being able to live green.
2 hours to go
2 hours to go till we get on the train to leave for Ottawa. How do I feel? Some mixed feelings. I finally finished packing everything, luggage and boxes for the shippers, Mike who bought our van, picked it up an hour ago. I guess being so busy with packing, I have not had too [...]
The Best Week of My Life
Last week I attended a Peaks Potential Camp called “Mind of Steel, Heart of Gold”. It was the best week ever in Squamish BC. I met some awesome people, challenged myself all the way and did things I never imagined doing… yikes…
An awesome weekend with friends
This last weekend, our friend Rick call us up to join them at their property on lake Schnarr in Ontario. We jumped at the chance. We have been there every summer and the kids just love hanging out and just playing with their kids. They have no running water or electricity so it is a [...]
