This morning Natalie comes into our room and declares that it is a “Winter Wonderland” out there. It would have been perfect if they didn’t have to go to school, she said.
I’m allergic to Ragweed
It is official I am allergic to ragweed. For the last week I have been sniffling and sneezing and now I know why. The ragweed pollen count is really high. Now everything is clear.
Weekend at Moonshadow Retreat
Last weekend, we went to our friends cottage just north of Gracefield, Quebec. Moonshadow Retreat. It is about an hour and a half drive from Ottawa.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…