It's a Canadian tradition. However, it's a rare treat in this part of Canada. It has to be cold enough (which it often isn...

Our three boys each had a special bear when they were little. Security blankets, if you will.  They went with them everywhere. The bear...

The boys did it again . Last month, they drove clear across our Province and  settled themselves in the heart of bear country. And, c...

It's all because of Howie. And, I love him for it.  Just one of the reasons. If it were left up to me, our children might never gro...

Our Calvin is eighteen! He has been so quickly morphing from the little boy he once was into the young man he now is. Time marches on...

A few new pieces of art have recently been added to our home. Calvin had some calendars printed which included a number of his photos. ...

It's inevitable.  It cannot be stopped. Our children grow and change and become independent. Or, they ought to.  And, we ought to fa...

Our Calvin has graduated from high school. Last Friday, he walked the stage and had his tassel transferred from the right to the left. ...

It's a big deal.  Orthodontia, that is. Our first two were subjected to the full treatment. We are hoping that Fraser and Emma will ...

So.  Here's the deal.  True Story. In our part of Canada, there are stringent rules and regulations placed upon the learning driver...

Sixteen.  Our Calvin is sixteen! He wants to learn to drive. I'm not sure if I'm ready for what that entails ~ LOL. How can m...

Last November, Austin was baptized. We rejoiced . And now, we are rejoicing again! Calvin expressed his desire to be baptized during the win...

Burnaby Village Museum is a local family favourite. Especially at Christmas. Decorated and lit up for the Season, it is magical. A re-create...

Howie came up with a great idea awhile back. The idea? To allow the children each a twenty-minute block of time to share with the rest of us...