May 1 - 31, 2015

May 1, 2015

Proof kids live here.

May 2, 2015

German pretzel time! I shared this recipe on HowDoesShe.com today. Lucky me, I get to eat the results :)

May 3, 2015

Even dandelions can be beautiful.

May 4, 2015

 Time to get Avenger-ing!

May 5, 2015

I let my voice be heard at the polling station. I just wish Alberta had not voted NDP! Blah!

 May 6, 2015

Brynae should be so proud of herself! She absolutely ROCKED this school play where she played the lead. Grandma and Grandpa G even made the trip to watch and support her. It was a blast!

May 7, 2015

Our little scientist did a fabulous project showcasing a tricky parallel circuit with her pal, Gillian. She should feel very proud of herself!

May 8, 2015

A little table tennis game with one of her BFFs from church, Kali. These two get along like peas and carrots!

May 9, 2015

Our stake Primary put on such a fun activity for the kids in our stake. They registered for different classes and learned something new - afterward showcasing their creations/talents in a show. Fun!

May 10, 2015

Happy mother's day to me! I love these sweethearts with everything I am - they make me want to be better and do better. I love them!

May 11, 2015

Aspen has discovered he likes to run with the big dogs! He was in puppy heaven, running with a pack.

May 12, 2015

This is what my mornings often consist of - answering emails for my various jobs.

May 13, 2015

Another proud moment for this creative girl - her wire sculpture of a snake was put on display at the Esplanade Art gallery for all to see. It was the only wire sculpture there, and it looked right at home. Way to go, B!

May 14, 2015

 My mother's day gift from Lyndon was well worth the extra few days' wait - it is an amazing pearl bracelet with beads representing the birthstones of our family. I'm in love!

May 15, 2015

A very special day - Grandpa, and the dads took their youth-aged kids to the Calgary temple to do baptisms, and they used family names which made it even more special.

May 16, 2015

We tough. I learned how to demolish and rebuild a deck for my in laws! Just don't ask me to do it again.

May 17, 2015

Here is what Jeff and Judy's deck looked like with all the old boards pulled off. We replaced them with the maintenance free, duradeck boards. Very cool stuff. Too bad it was raining much of the weekend and we had to take longer getting it done.

May 18, 2015

Here is how the deck looked by Monday - I also learned how to install the railings. It looks great!

May 19, 2015

B busy at work making some snacks for a youth activity!

May 20, 2015

JJ went on a field trip to Calgary to see a couple of shows and visit other downtown hotspots. She took this fabulous shot of the iconic Calgary Tower, which they also visited.

May 21, 2015

We've been really enjoying taking Aspen to one of the dog parks here in town. He loves running around with the other dogs - but he doesn't always listen so well when it's time for us to call him!

May 22, 2015

So, they've done it again - the girls saved their money to buy a big ticket item - this time it was this fun pool. I foresee lots of summer fun in this baby!

May 23, 2015

Now this is fun - the stake youth put on a car wash as a service to the community. Lots of cars were washed and lots of youth were soaked by the end.

May 24, 2015

Our little furball eyeing his all time favorite treat - popcorn. He goes crazy for it.

May 25, 2014

Our doggie took a dip in our new pool. Good thing he knew how to doggie paddle!

May 26, 2015

Kind of cool - while shopping at Dollarama, Lyndon took Aspen for a walk in the grassy area nearby. He noticed a couple of owls roosting in the store sign - and we caught lots of glimpses of the owls' droppings. Ewwww!

May 27, 2015

Aspen chasing a gopher down it's hole - and we mean DOWN the hole!

May 28, 2015

Giving this piano thing another try - the girls are doing a great job practicing,. Now, if only I can stick with the teaching part!

May 29, 2015

Someone got a haircut! Doesn't he look precious? Awwwww....

May 30, 2015

We said goodbye to Elder L. Tom Perry today as he left this life and moved on in his eternal journey. He was a strong and dedicated Apostle of the Lord and will be missed.

May 31, 2015

Sister time. 

April 1 - 30, 2015

April 1, 2015 - B spent a lot of time creating this poster for the New Beginnings activity tomorrow. She did a fabulous job on it and I can't wait to see it in action at their activity.

April 2, 2015 - This year's New Beginnings activity was epic. They set it all up like a cruise, with different "ports" representing different values, and the final destination being the temple. They even had a spa, buffet, and cruise photographer to capture the fun. We loved every minute of it.

April 3, 2015 -  Easter came a day early when Auntie Goldie Ann stopped over with surprises for the girls. They were SO thrilled. We love our auntie.

April 4, 2015 -  Happy Easter! The girls were happy to have their cousin, Ainsley, visiting and sharing in the Easter fun. What a great day!

April 5, 2015 - Conference was also this weekend, and Aspen got in on it with us. It was a powerful conference with poignant messages from the prophet and apostles of the Lord. I can't wait to re-read the messages very soon.

April 6, 2015 - A good friend of mine designed these FUN and FUNKY jamberry nail wraps in support of Canadian Humanitarian. Aren't they fun? What a wonderful gesture.

April 7, 2015 - Few things make me go "ahhhhhh" like a spic and span kitchen. Ahhhhhhhh

April 8, 2015 - I mean, come on...I just....seriously.

 April 9, 2015 - An impromptu BFF photo session with TJ and M. We captured some great moments between the two of them. Friends are the spice of life!

April 10, 2015 - Springtime weather calls for a bonfire in the back yard. 

April 11, 2015  - Sunset behind the world's largest teepee!

April 12, 2015 - We should have a frequent visitor card with the amount of time we have spent here, lately. Here's to hoping this is the last visit for a while.

April 13, 2015 - Happy 15th birthday to this girl. She chose a sushi date with her mama at Sushi & Thai for her birthday dinner. She is growing into a wonderful, funny, warm, brilliant young woman. Love her!

April 14, 2015 - My amazing husband improved our curb appeal by building this flower bed in the front. The grass had all been dead and patchy - this looks so much better. I can't wait to get plants put in there.

 April 15, 2015 - One of the best things about writing recipe articles for HowDoesShe.com is eating the results! These Vietnamese fresh rolls are a-amazing! 

April 16, 2015 - B decided to grow Basil from seeds as an experiment in faith. It took a lot of care and nurturing for these to sprout, and here they are!

April 17, 2015 - While Lyndon was in Calgary, promoting Canadian Humanitarian, he was able to be there for this fun moment with Mayor Naheed Nenshi, Calgary Mayor and voted "World's Best Mayor", giving white hats to some lucky recipients.

April 18, 2015 - TJ's 15th birthday party was one word - EPIC! Thanks in large part to this awesome group who made the evening so much fun. Lots of laughs, lots of food, and lots of craziness ensued, but what else should you expect from a group of teenagers? ;)

April 19, 2015- Sunset at the Calgary Temple. Lyndon captured this beautiful shot while in Calgary.

April 20, 2015 - I have really been enjoying my subscription to Ipsy, a monthly "glam bag" filled with samples (and full sizes) of products suited to your tastes and style. Each month, the bags get better and this was the best one. yet!

April 21, 2015 - I can hardly believe this is real. Lyndon and I on the beach in Cabo, Mexico standing in front of Lands End, which was a very short walk along the beach from our all inclusive resort. Lyndon won the plane tickets and we got a smokin' deal on the resort because of the hurricane that swept through here back in fall 2014. Bring on the vacation!

April 22, 2015 - We enjoyed some free excursions after sitting through a couple hours of a time share presentation. My number 1 goal was to get a shot of the famous Cabo arch! Mission: accomplished!

April 23, 2015 - Another free excursion brought us face to face with a sea lion colony - we could almost reach out and touch these guys from our glass-bottom boat. Crazy! 

April 24, 2015 - It was a too-short, but amazing few days in Cabo. This was our last free meal in our resort, with a view of the Pacific ocean. Unreal. Paradise. And we soaked in every minute.

April 25, 2014 - Back in the beautiful prairies.

 April 26, 2015 - Saying farewell to another great missionary. So long, Elder Bennett! We wish you the best in your future endeavors!

April 27, 2015 - A new favorite. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins. Time to dig in!

April 28, 2015 - It's a sad day when your younger sister reaches your same height. She takes after her Grandpa, so chances are good that she'll be passing you before long.

April 29, 2015 - Lyndon traveled to Calgary again, for Canadian Humanitarian. Trying to spread the word!

April 30, 2015 - TJ has been working hard to develop her talents - one of which is sketching. Her photo of a cup being filled with water is wonderful! Well done!