Fun Times

I've never been much of a game player. I grew up on nature walks, arts and crafts, playing with animals, and lots of reading. But recently, I've discovered the joy of playing games; especially with good company.

I recently wrote that mommies need to stop once in a while to get beautiful and have some fun. Well, I think that getting together with friends for a good game night is also a good way to relax and destress after a long day. Next time some friends invite you to some good old around the table gaming, don't give all the typical excuses like having a pile of laundry to fold, being too tired, etc. Give it a go and you'll see what a boost it can be! ;-)

One favourite game of ours is Settlers of Catan. These pics were taken during a recent game.

A New Start

Parenting is definitely and exciting journey. As I reflect on past years, I see that I've learned a lot from my mistakes and experiences. I've cried and I've laughed; I've taught and I've learned. And it's not over yet.

As I start a new year of life, my prayer is that I will continue to take everything that life is offering me, not to miss a moment in time, and that I will be all that my kids, family, and friends need me to be. I pray that I will be an instrument of peace and love in the Lord's hands.

On My Birthday...

It snowed.

The first snow of the season.

It was symbolic...starting a new year of my life as white as snow, all past mistakes forgotten. :-)

P.S. just a little clarification...in an earlier post I mentioned snow. I supposed that was sort of like the first snow except that its chemical constitution more resembled slush! Definitely not the pure white snow that fell on November 22nd!

Fun in the Hay

Me

We also got to tumble about in the hay a bit with the kiddos, after picking apples. Fun, fun!

I'll post the photos tomorrow.

:-)

More Photos...

Apple Picking

I suppose apple picking is just one of those things that is a tradition up north. I remember doing it often as a kid...but my kids had never experienced it. Having grown up in Africa and Brazil, such activities were only read about in books. So when Steve and I met up with some other families in the area to pick apples, I was excited for them!!

Here are some pics from that fun day. I have to warn you that they might make you hungry. ;-)



Notice that Steve just can't seem to stop eating apples! He wasn't the only one, ha! The apples were so delicious! There is something magical about eating a fruit right off the tree. It's just ALIVE with flavour!

Autumn...

We are well into Autumn now, though I have to admit it seems the change-over happened quickly! Time has gone by so fast it seems that summer was only a few weeks ago. And now, the cold weather is creeping up on us.

It snowed today, not the nice fluffy "white Christmas" kind of snow, but the cold, wet stuff. The kids ended up practicing dancing for their Christmas singing instead of braving the elements.






Anyhoo...I thought I would make blogging easy for myself by posting a bunch of photos! ;-)


Here's Brandon relaxing in the pumpkin patch. He seems to fit in quite well doesn't he? Brandon's favourite season is Autumn because of the colors that erupt all over the place. He just loves it!

And he also loves apples...which is what his tummy was full of when I snapped this photo!

Welcome Me Back??

Ok, I've been a stranger for too long. At this moment, I'm quite determined to start posting at least once a week. More than that would be miraculous at this point. Life is full of things to do! Sometimes I wish I could bend time and space (Hiro...where are you??) and then maybe I could finish all of my projects.

For all you expert Bloggers out there: How do you do it?? Tips and tricks are definitely appreciated. ;-)

Well, my time is up. I'm going out. Maybe tonight I'll post something for you all...

:-) Love you! Oh, and I'll be posting about some of our Autumn happenings...