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I'm a stay-at-home mom of two noisy munchkins, living in rural Alberta. I enjoy gourmet cooking, home decor and home design. I'm a melancholy temperament, control freak perfectionist, learning to let the Lord work through my imperfections.

Latest Blog Posts

  • knowing on Nov 19, 2009 in pregnancy

    I was almost frantic to have that ultrasound… I’m not sure why, exactly… But when Noodle was sick in the night before my appointment I was really REALLY upset that I might not be able to go in. And it wasn’t that I was determined to have a...

  • thinking blue on Nov 19, 2009

    Today was the ultrasound and it looks like it’s boy #3!!! We’re all so excited and couldn’t be happier! I’m not sad it isn’t a girl… I thought maybe I would be but I just love little boys and that’s one thing I know right? I just had so...

  • that’s what faith can do on Nov 13, 2009 in faith

    {Incredible lyrics from a song by Kutless} Everybody falls sometimes Gotta find the strength to rise From the ashes and make a new beginning Anyone can feel the ache You think it’s more than you can take But you are stronger, st...

  • owie on Nov 7, 2009

    Last night Buster and I got basically no sleep, at least not before 4:30 am. He was lying on the floor beside my bed… crying and whimpering, in pain and with a fever that fluctuated around 101 - 103°F. His head ached and his ear was the source of...

  • girls night out on Nov 3, 2009

    Friday night I had the opportunity to spend the night in the city with 2 friends…  no kids, no husbands, just some quality girl time… and it was just what the doctor ordered! After 14 weeks of morning sickness, then nearly 2 weeks down with...

  • quality time on Oct 29, 2009 in kids

    Buster’s school was closed Tuesday and Wednesday this week because of sickness. Since the boys wanted to do shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child this year, I decided to have a “mom and sons” day out yesterday and get some shopping in. I had...

  • why on Oct 27, 2009

    why did you say to me those hurtful words? didn’t you know how deep it would cut? you think you’re helping me, but don’t you understand? you’re pushing me farther and farther away… i love you, you’re my own flesh and blood, but it hurts t...