Mark had some fun making some pickles and hot pickled beans. Wonder how they'll turn out.
Day 245 - September 2, 2014
Today is the first day of school...I was ready and yet not, but nevertheless the day arrived and off the kids went. Alex headed off to his first day of high school, Carsten to Grade 8 and Savannah off to Grade 4...it's hard to believe how quick the kids grow up. While I half joked this morning that there was 290 days, 3 hours and 56 minutes til summer vacation...I am very thankful for the christian schools that my children are blessed to attend. I also add a prayer for the school year that I saw on Facebook.
Day 246 - September 3, 2014
I have been trying to eat healthier for a while now and it was hard to find a THM approved chocolate that didn't melt outside of the fridge or freezer...let me just say, these No Sugar Added chocolates from Russell Stover are amazing!!! They may not be perfectly on plan but I'm ok with that because it is better than the alternative of a sugar filled chocolate.
Day 247 - September 4, 2014
Thanks to Mandy Forbes from Split Endz who gave me a great haircut and some highlights today...my goal is to go twice this year :) I mean to go more often but it is something that I often put on the back burner because there are other things I have to do. Thanks so much to Kim who watched Rowan so I could go :) Sorry for the Walmart selfie ;)
Day 248 - September 5, 2014
I had a great time playing soccer with the kids at the back to school BBQ...starting soccer practice today with the kids and plan to teach them two things right away...
#1 Wear shin pads
#2 Kick the ball, not people
Here is my ankle after being kicked rather hard...little swollen and bruise keeps coming out.
Day 249 - September 6, 2014
After playing in the school baseball tournament today, I didn't really want to cook supper and we went out to Port Stanley and ate at Mackie's...this was our first time ever eating there and it was yummy :) We explored the beach a little before making our final stop at Shaw's.
Day 250 - September 7, 2014
Very excited to be going to the True Woman Conference in October...now to choose the breakout sessions.
Day 251 - September 8, 2014
Today I enjoyed a beautiful walk at Pinafore Park with Kim.
Day 252 - September 9, 2014
I love how Savannah's stuffed animals somehow made a wall after I tucked her in bed.
Day 253 - September 10, 2014
Pretty common site in our house lately...Carsten intently studying Origami books and then making many Star Wars creations.
Day 254 - September 11, 2014
I delivered Alex's paper route for him as he has been sick...I love this cool mailbox that I got to deliver the flyers to :)
I was out shopping at Canadian Tire as I have been looking for something to hang dress clothes and uniforms on...so glad I found one I like and it was on sale. I chose the one on the left and Rowan and I built it this morning.
Day 256 - September 13, 2014
The only usable picture I took today was one I took secretly of Mark who was so cold that he put on as many layers as he could find and the last layer was my old Red Wing jersey...never thought I'd see the day :)
Day 257 - September 14, 2014
Came back to my bed and found the kids hanging out in my room.
Day 258 - September 15, 2014
With kids not feeling well and life being very busy...we had breakfast for supper tonight. Here's Alex's plate since his looked so nice and full.
Day 259 - September 16, 2014
Carsten having a much needed rest as he has been sick for a few days. Hoping that he feels great soon!
Day 260 - September 17, 2014
Teaching Rowan the joy of licking the beater ;) He thought it was pretty awesome!
Day 261 - September 18, 2014
Dragging all the winter coats, hats, mitts, etc out as the weather has become a little cooler. Now to see what still fits and what doesn't.
Day 262 - September 19, 2014
Don't you hate it when your favourite pair of running shoes are wearing out and you just haven't found a pair that you love to replace your old ones???
Day 263 - September 20, 2014
I found a pair earlier this week!!! Yet I am still wearing my old ones...Go figure eh?
Day 264 - September 21, 2014
Trying out my new Scentsy plugin warmer...I love the autumn season and thought this was the perfect warmer.
Day 265 - September 22, 2014
Just a wee bit excited for some time away...15 days, 21 hours, 3 minutes and 9 seconds til we leave for the True Woman 2014 Conference. Kim and I are looking forward to taking our time getting down with some fun shopping and site seeing along the way. Can you tell I am just a wee bit excited??
Day 266 - September 23, 2014
Savannah was very excited to wake up this morning and see that the Red Wings won their preseason game against Pittsburgh 2-1. Go Wings!!!
Day 267 - September 24, 2014
Today we had our first soccer game against Alymer...it was good to play another team in a game setting. We won 3-2 with some fabulous plays from both teams.
Day 268 - September 25, 2014
Savannah came home from school very excited to find some worms...Not sure exactly how this came from art class with Miss M, but she found quite a few.
Day 269 - September 26, 2014
Kim, Rowan and I were scouting out different bow ties as Carsten really wants one for graduation this year.
Day 270 - September 27, 2014
All the kids had eye doctor appointments today and so far so good...no more glasses in the family yet.
Day 271 - September 28, 2014
Jaelyn, Savannah and Ava playing some iPod at Grandma and Grandpa's house.
Day 272 - September 29, 2014
Very yummy taco salad that was supper tonight for me.
Day 273 - September 30, 2014
Well I finally caved and am playing Clash of Clans with the family. Was very excited by the loot I got from this raid.
