Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
January 29, 2014
BB's class made some fun ice sculptures from colored water frozen in different containers. This was her creation.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Monday, January 27, 2014
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Saturday, January 25, 2014
January 25, 2014
With a day in Saskatoon, we decided to eat at the Brazilian BBQ! It was crazy good and I loved sampling all of the different types of meat. I also loved the Pineapple with cinnamon and brown sugar. SO good!
Friday, January 24, 2014
January 24, 2014
Visiting Niagra Falls in the winter is amazing - the falls are incredibly gorgeous surrounded by the snow. Being outside in the freezing, bitter cold temperatures, trying to snap photos like this one, is not what I'd call fun. Thankfully we had the visitors center close by to warm up in!
Thursday, January 23, 2014
January 23, 2014
Spent our last few hours in the Florida sun by visiting Ybor city in Tampa. It was filled with interesting things to see and yummy food to be eaten!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
January 22, 2014
We totally loved our waiter, Adson. He was the best at what he did, remembering our favorite appetizers and bringing them out, without being asked. Friendly conversation and great service. We felt we had the best waiter on the ship!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
January 21, 2014
Hello, beautiful Cozumel! We enjoyed different shore excursions today - Diana and I doing a bus tour visiting different interesting spots around the island, while Lyndon and Legrand went snorkeling!
Monday, January 20, 2014
January 20, 2014
Today was Grand Cayman! We took a jeep tour to check out a few different spots around the island, including the Tortuga Run Cake factory, Hell, and Tiki Beach!
Sunday, January 19, 2014
January 19, 2014
Spent today cruising and enjoying our time on the ship. We love the mini golf course, the climbing wall, and the entertainment! It's so fun being here!
Saturday, January 18, 2014
January 18, 2014
The day we have been waiting for for almost a year! Time to board the Brilliance Of The Seas and start our Caribbean cruise! Bring it on!
Friday, January 17, 2014
January 17, 2014
Spent today at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa! It was filled with interesting things to see. We especially enjoyed the Dolphin tour where we sailed out to the bay to watch for wild dolphins. Fun!
Thursday, January 16, 2014
January 16, 2014
We are off! We stayed overnight in Regina yesterday, then were up early this morning to fly to Toronto, and then on to Tampa! Getting excited for our cruise!
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
January 15, 2014
working on my Project Life album and found a way to include the obituary of a friend's husband who died suddenly from H1N1. He will be missed!
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Monday, January 13, 2014
January 13, 2014
I'm really enjoying my craft/office space. I thought I would miss having my own room, but I really enjoy being in the family room area and being able to work while still being a part of what is going on.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Friday, January 10, 2014
January 10, 2014
Homework time! This gal works so hard at her school work and takes pride in getting good grades. She is growing by leaps and bounds in her school work. She even made it onto the Principal's Pals list.
Thursday, January 9, 2014
January 9, 2014
The staff at Canadian Humanitarian! My hubby loves working with these wonderful people and doing amazing work for kids in Africa.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
January 8, 2014
Happy 12th birthday to my beautiful young woman! She has handled moving and starting over in a new school, ward, house right before her birthday like a true pro. She is becoming a lovely young woman and I love having her as my daughter. She makes our home a vibrant, magical place. Happy birthday, sweetheart!
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Monday, January 6, 2014
January 6, 2014
JJ had a blast with her new BFF in our new ward, while I had a great visit, getting to know her mom Alanna. New friends make life so much nicer - for kids and grown-ups alike!
Sunday, January 5, 2014
January 5, 2014
We awoke to shocking news that our friend, Ryan Walters, passed away after suffering complications from pneumonia and H1N1. We was our age - a young husband and father of six - which made the entire thing more sobering for us. I am grateful for my knowledge that the separation that death brings, regardless of how heart wrenching and excruciating that separation is, is only temporary. Ryan is now with his Father in Heaven, having completed what he was sent to do. My heart is breaking for his sweet wife and children - having to be separated from their husband and father. I can't imagine the grief. I know that I am more aware of my blessings, more aware of the details of my life, especially my relationships. Life is short, and unpredictable. I commit to being more loving, more forgiving, let go of grudges, hold my loved ones close and treat them with all the love I can muster. It has been one of those wake up calls that life throws at us. Rest in peace, Ryan - you left a legacy of love and a beautiful family.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
January 4, 2014
A typical sight in the morning - the kids gathered in the kitchen, chatting and making breakfast. I'm going to miss this some day.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Thursday, January 2, 2014
January 2, 2014
The house is starting to feel like home. We hung some pictures in the craft room/office/homework area. It takes time but I think we are starting to really settle in.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
First day of a new year seems like a great time to try out our fireplace for the first time. Cozy and warm is an understatement. I'm so glad we bought a house with a wood burning fireplace!
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