What an amazing day! It is so crazy how the little things in my life, which are a big part of my life, truly showed up throughout the day.
The first was to be able to say I couldn't be there for my son's skating day with his gym class. Now I wasn't saying no "just because". I knew that other parents would be at the arena to help the kids get ready. More importantly I had a very sick little 3 year old at home, I still wasn't feeling 100% , and I had my husband who needed to work.
Guess what happened? Martin, my husband, at the last minute decided he could hold off work for a little longer and joined Logan and his class at the arena :) It was a good thing too because there were only two other parents there! It also made Logan's day that much better!
At lunch time I went to teach my Zumbatomic (Zumba for kids) class at the school. I went in with an agenda and it totally got busted! Sometimes children (especially those between the ages of 6 and 8) have their own agenda and then I have to adjust the class accordingly so we can actually have fun and still get a couple dance routines in! Usually dance games are the answer. Today they even invented a new one called Danse et Cache :) (Dance and hide) It was fun and it kept everyone going! Sometimes I really forget to come from a BEGINNER'S MINDSET.
On my way home I stopped at the grocery store for some dinner items. As I went to pay, the gentleman in front of me had forgotten his money in the car so I had to be PATIENT ( as there was only 1 checkout available) and wait for him to return. I do not usually have to wait for very long in line and there really wasn't anything else I could do so I figured this time wasn't going to hurt me.
After I picked up my kids from school I proceeded to make the preparations for supper. I totally UNDERESTIMATED how long this project would take! My super yummy and healthy supper that I was determined to make took 2 hours from start to finish instead of the 1 hour I anticipated :) The veggie side dish I had planned on now needed to change because I took so long to prepare the chicken! By 5:15 pm my kids were getting a little hairy, by 5:30 pm they were looking for snacks, by 5:45 pm the crying started, by 6 pm the drumsticks still needed to cook for another 10 minutes. I was so grateful when everything was laid out on the table and the fussiest of all fussy children, Logan, practically drooled with excitement! It was a very yummy supper :) Lesson learned, truly plan ahead and read directions carefully to plan out all the time needed!
Bedtime had its own special learning moments. After reading our Christmas story for the night I laid down with Mason first to help him go to sleep and Daddy laid down with Jacob. Mason proceeded to tell me how excited he was for Christmas to come, how much he loved me, and then asked if his arms would ever be as long as mine? He made up funny situations a if he had long arms and how they would get tangled up :) I chuckled and told him to draw pictures in the morning of his long arms.
I am so grateful for all these little happenings today. Each has its own lesson which can be taken in many different ways. Taking time to breath, say no if necessary, be patient, read the fine print, and be grateful for all the love that is given to me.
Enjoy the life that God has so freely given to you. If you don't like something, guess what, you can change it!
Blessings
Lee-Anne
Zechariah 4:10 English Standard Version (ESV)
For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Monday, December 3, 2012
Faith and passion
I am writing today's blog in conjunction with the blog I was supposed to write yesterday. I ended up flat on my back in bed with a fever and stomach issues last night and I didn't get a chance to write :(
I am still in bed, but I am taking a few minutes to write from my IPad.
Yesterday I enjoyed a peaceful time at church. I only had my oldest boy with me and he was in Sunday school. I was very grateful to be able to concentrate on the message the Pastor was giving because it was right in line with my 31 Days of gratitude. I know I was meant to be 100% present so I could hear every word. Usually I am running after my 3 year old:)
His message was that of taking our passions and making them work to bring others closer to God. About serving and giving rather than sitting on the side lines expecting someone else to do the work. Doing what God created us to do so that others might see Him through us.
When I got home I was very grateful to have my husband ready to take charge and allow me to go to bed without any questions. Martin truly is a wonderful man with a heart of gold :) He made dinner, put the kids to bed and when he woke up he made the lunches and took the kids to school!
Of course I am also very grateful for my in-laws. They came and took Jacob back to their house for the day so Martin could get some work done. Red and Adele are such amazing grandparents. I honestly do not know how I could survive in this little town without them! They are always ready to help out and are always so welcoming to everyone.
There are so many things I have to be Grateful for and I look forward to sharing them with you in the following posts!
Blessings
Lee-Anne
Dear Lord please guide me in the right direction and help me to live my life with true passion and faith.
I am still in bed, but I am taking a few minutes to write from my IPad.
Yesterday I enjoyed a peaceful time at church. I only had my oldest boy with me and he was in Sunday school. I was very grateful to be able to concentrate on the message the Pastor was giving because it was right in line with my 31 Days of gratitude. I know I was meant to be 100% present so I could hear every word. Usually I am running after my 3 year old:)
His message was that of taking our passions and making them work to bring others closer to God. About serving and giving rather than sitting on the side lines expecting someone else to do the work. Doing what God created us to do so that others might see Him through us.
When I got home I was very grateful to have my husband ready to take charge and allow me to go to bed without any questions. Martin truly is a wonderful man with a heart of gold :) He made dinner, put the kids to bed and when he woke up he made the lunches and took the kids to school!
Of course I am also very grateful for my in-laws. They came and took Jacob back to their house for the day so Martin could get some work done. Red and Adele are such amazing grandparents. I honestly do not know how I could survive in this little town without them! They are always ready to help out and are always so welcoming to everyone.
There are so many things I have to be Grateful for and I look forward to sharing them with you in the following posts!
Blessings
Lee-Anne
Dear Lord please guide me in the right direction and help me to live my life with true passion and faith.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
The Gift of Nothing
Three Christmas's ago a beautiful girlfriend of mine sent a special package to me and my family. Inside, along with some yummy treats, was a cute little book called The Gift of Nothing by Patrick McDonnell.
A perfect little story about finding the perfect gift for that special someone who has EVERYTHING! It really touched on the importance of being genuine and spending time with those we love.
I am so grateful for my friend Alicia and her precious gift to us of adding a new storybook to our family's traditional Christmas reading list!
Linking this story to my youngest child, Jacob, I grasped the opportunity to spend a little extra time with him tonight. While Logan and Mason had already fallen asleep a not so sleepy Jacob quietly crept down the stairs looking for Mommy :)
Knowing that he had had a very long nap this afternoon, one that I willingly partook in, I allowed him to come downstairs for a couple extra QUIET stories. I stressed quiet because his idea of a really good story is anything that makes noise!
Once we were complete he was quite happy to return to his bed and quickly fell asleep in my arms :)
You really can't buy these precious moments or plan them. I love all my children and I realize as they grow that I cannot buy back time and that every moment counts. Sometimes I find that I wish time away too quickly and miss out on some wonderful opportunities to connect with my kids.
I am working at putting more focus on being completely present at home with my kids and husband when we are all home as a family. I look forward to including them in more of the things that I do and participating in and celebrating the things they do. Yes I am already involved in many activities with them, but I mean on a level of heart to heart connection. Being more vulnerable is scary for me, and that is just what the doctor ordered :)
Blessings
Lee-Anne
1 John 3:18
Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. (NIV)
A perfect little story about finding the perfect gift for that special someone who has EVERYTHING! It really touched on the importance of being genuine and spending time with those we love.
I am so grateful for my friend Alicia and her precious gift to us of adding a new storybook to our family's traditional Christmas reading list!
Linking this story to my youngest child, Jacob, I grasped the opportunity to spend a little extra time with him tonight. While Logan and Mason had already fallen asleep a not so sleepy Jacob quietly crept down the stairs looking for Mommy :)
Knowing that he had had a very long nap this afternoon, one that I willingly partook in, I allowed him to come downstairs for a couple extra QUIET stories. I stressed quiet because his idea of a really good story is anything that makes noise!
Once we were complete he was quite happy to return to his bed and quickly fell asleep in my arms :)
You really can't buy these precious moments or plan them. I love all my children and I realize as they grow that I cannot buy back time and that every moment counts. Sometimes I find that I wish time away too quickly and miss out on some wonderful opportunities to connect with my kids.
I am working at putting more focus on being completely present at home with my kids and husband when we are all home as a family. I look forward to including them in more of the things that I do and participating in and celebrating the things they do. Yes I am already involved in many activities with them, but I mean on a level of heart to heart connection. Being more vulnerable is scary for me, and that is just what the doctor ordered :)
Blessings
Lee-Anne
1 John 3:18
Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. (NIV)
Friday, November 30, 2012
31 Days of Gatitude
I am still here :)
I find that life always likes to throw curve balls every once in a while and in my life they tend to last a little longer than I expect them to. Maybe I do have high expectations and underestimate reality!
Without getting into the nitty gritty of life as a mom with three very active young boys and a travelling husband I am choosing to focus the next 31 days towards being grateful.
December is a wonderful month to put this gratitude first in my life because it tends to be such a crazy month. I appreciate the real reason we celebrate Christmas, for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Often I can get wrapped up in all the presents and making sure that everyone is happy by stretching myself out everywhere! This year I am doing my best to keep things simple, give more where I am truly needed and be more inviting with the people in my community.
This is the season of giving, and I don't mean the material items we all tend to think of as Christmas comes around. This is a time to give more of my genuine self and help others feel the true spirit of Christmas.
Yes my children will receive their gifts under the tree, but there won't necessarily be as many. I am also making more of an effort to read the biblical stories that lead up to the birth of Christ, as well as taking the time to read our traditional Christmas stories and new ones we have found at the library.
There are several ways I am realizing to donate my time, money, clothes, food, and energy. We don't have to be rich with money to donate any of these things, we do need to be rich in love. To me the best way to share my love is to give where I can without exhausting myself in return.
When I first started this blog I was in a place of renewal, getting acquainted with my new home town, making new friends and finding where I fit in. Now I have found my place in the community, have many friends, and am actually enjoying my life. I am now in the process of seeing what else I can add to my community and what gifts I can bring to better serve it.
I am committing the next 31 days to writing my blog, even if it is just a few sentences. A little bit everyday may lead me back into at least a weekly post :)
Maybe you will find some inspiration and ideas as to how you can give during this season. Maybe you will be inspired to start your own gratitude journal. Whatever the reason is that you read my blogs I hope that you get positive energy from it. Originally I was just writing for me, but I have been told by a few of my friends how much it means to them as well. This makes me blush and feel all warm inside to know that I am making a positive contribution through my words.
Please post your comments and share what you are grateful for!
Blessings
Lee-Anne
Matthew 18:20
"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
I find that life always likes to throw curve balls every once in a while and in my life they tend to last a little longer than I expect them to. Maybe I do have high expectations and underestimate reality!
Without getting into the nitty gritty of life as a mom with three very active young boys and a travelling husband I am choosing to focus the next 31 days towards being grateful.
December is a wonderful month to put this gratitude first in my life because it tends to be such a crazy month. I appreciate the real reason we celebrate Christmas, for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Often I can get wrapped up in all the presents and making sure that everyone is happy by stretching myself out everywhere! This year I am doing my best to keep things simple, give more where I am truly needed and be more inviting with the people in my community.
This is the season of giving, and I don't mean the material items we all tend to think of as Christmas comes around. This is a time to give more of my genuine self and help others feel the true spirit of Christmas.
Yes my children will receive their gifts under the tree, but there won't necessarily be as many. I am also making more of an effort to read the biblical stories that lead up to the birth of Christ, as well as taking the time to read our traditional Christmas stories and new ones we have found at the library.
There are several ways I am realizing to donate my time, money, clothes, food, and energy. We don't have to be rich with money to donate any of these things, we do need to be rich in love. To me the best way to share my love is to give where I can without exhausting myself in return.
When I first started this blog I was in a place of renewal, getting acquainted with my new home town, making new friends and finding where I fit in. Now I have found my place in the community, have many friends, and am actually enjoying my life. I am now in the process of seeing what else I can add to my community and what gifts I can bring to better serve it.
I am committing the next 31 days to writing my blog, even if it is just a few sentences. A little bit everyday may lead me back into at least a weekly post :)
Maybe you will find some inspiration and ideas as to how you can give during this season. Maybe you will be inspired to start your own gratitude journal. Whatever the reason is that you read my blogs I hope that you get positive energy from it. Originally I was just writing for me, but I have been told by a few of my friends how much it means to them as well. This makes me blush and feel all warm inside to know that I am making a positive contribution through my words.
Please post your comments and share what you are grateful for!
Blessings
Lee-Anne
Matthew 18:20
"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them."
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Have Family Will Travel- Part 2
The second half of our Toronto trip at the end of July was just as active as the first!
We spent a good chunk of Wednesday driving up to see my Grandfather in Thornbury, ON.
This time Grandpa Gord, my step-father, decided to join us for the excursion.
We packed a nice lunch and stopped half way at a rest stop to run around and enjoy our food in the sunshine. It definitely helps to have frequent pit stops on any journey with children :)
When we arrived we met my Grandfather at his boat, the Jimmy Lee (named after my cousin and I). My kids had never been on a sail boat before so they were quite impressed! They each had a chance to be captain and take charge steering the boat. However, after about an hour they got bored and wanted to go back to the dock. It was just as well because the clouds were looking pretty ominous.
Everyone enjoyed some play time at the beach area before the thunder clouds came rolling in. The boys even had time to make a few new friends at the park playing Zombie tag.
After a full day of travel and play, a pizza dinner was thoroughly enjoyed by all back at Great Grandpa's cute little apartment. We also had fun playing Great Grandpa's guitar, and singing, and laughing! We stayed there for a couple of hours before the kids started getting crazy so we bid farewell for the rest of the evening.
That night we slept in a little motel about 10 minutes from my Grandfather’s place. My mom tried to negotiate with Gord that all the girls (me and my mom) could sleep in one room and all the boys (Logan, Mason, Jacob and Gord) could sleep in another. :) As expected, the idea didn’t go over so well :( so it was me and my boys watching the toons before bed!
Early Thursday morning we went back over to Great Grandpa’s place to make him my famous French toast. Then within the hour we all jumped back in the car to head back to Grandma Jojo’s and Grandpa Gord’s place.
I was hoping the kids would have a nap on the way back, but as luck would have it they decided to release their inner energy ALL THE WAY HOME! I don’t think Grandpa Gord had ever been so happy to get out of a car!
My loving husband also blessed us with his presence that evening after travelling for business all week. Everything just feels better when the whole family is together!
Friday was a park day for the kids and a pamper day for me! I managed to see my esthetician and get a massage in the same day! Then Grandma and Grandpa took Logan and Mason to see the new Ice Age movie while Martin, Jacob and I visited with my BFF, Julie, and her family in their new home! It was great. We picked up delicious Thai food, had semi adult conversation, took the kids to the park, read some stories, chilled, then called it an early night so we could all put our kids to bed! Fun was had by all!
Saturday, my mom and I spent the morning together. We met my new friend, Kathryn, for breakfast in Hamilton, picked up some fancy new shoes for the wedding to match my bridesmaid dress, and then drove to Brantford to have my dress fitted! I won’t be returning to the area until Caroline’s wedding on October 20th and I just pray that my dress turns out exactly how it is supposed to be :)
Sunday was our departure day. I did request we stay around to attend church with my mom. I know she appreciated having her Grandsons to show off at church. It is always hard to say good bye to the ones we love so much, but it was a little easier knowing we would see each other in October for Caroline’s wedding.
We did our usual stop over at our friend’s house in Brockville on the way home. We stopped at Costco to pick up some delicious Stuffed Salmon for the whole gang and of course we indulged in a little ice cream too!
We made it home safely on Monday afternoon to begin yet another busy week preparing for our next family adventure!
Heavenly Father, I am so grateful for all the friends and family you have blessed us with. Thank you for watching over them and keeping your hands on them.
Blessings
Lee-Anne xo
We spent a good chunk of Wednesday driving up to see my Grandfather in Thornbury, ON.
This time Grandpa Gord, my step-father, decided to join us for the excursion.
We packed a nice lunch and stopped half way at a rest stop to run around and enjoy our food in the sunshine. It definitely helps to have frequent pit stops on any journey with children :)
When we arrived we met my Grandfather at his boat, the Jimmy Lee (named after my cousin and I). My kids had never been on a sail boat before so they were quite impressed! They each had a chance to be captain and take charge steering the boat. However, after about an hour they got bored and wanted to go back to the dock. It was just as well because the clouds were looking pretty ominous.
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| Great Grandpa, Mason and Logan skipping rocks |
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| Captain Jacob |
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| Mason in control |
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| Great Grandpa, Logan, Jacob |
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| Grandma Jojo, Grandpa Gord, Mason |
Everyone enjoyed some play time at the beach area before the thunder clouds came rolling in. The boys even had time to make a few new friends at the park playing Zombie tag.
After a full day of travel and play, a pizza dinner was thoroughly enjoyed by all back at Great Grandpa's cute little apartment. We also had fun playing Great Grandpa's guitar, and singing, and laughing! We stayed there for a couple of hours before the kids started getting crazy so we bid farewell for the rest of the evening.
That night we slept in a little motel about 10 minutes from my Grandfather’s place. My mom tried to negotiate with Gord that all the girls (me and my mom) could sleep in one room and all the boys (Logan, Mason, Jacob and Gord) could sleep in another. :) As expected, the idea didn’t go over so well :( so it was me and my boys watching the toons before bed!
Early Thursday morning we went back over to Great Grandpa’s place to make him my famous French toast. Then within the hour we all jumped back in the car to head back to Grandma Jojo’s and Grandpa Gord’s place.
I was hoping the kids would have a nap on the way back, but as luck would have it they decided to release their inner energy ALL THE WAY HOME! I don’t think Grandpa Gord had ever been so happy to get out of a car!
My loving husband also blessed us with his presence that evening after travelling for business all week. Everything just feels better when the whole family is together!
Friday was a park day for the kids and a pamper day for me! I managed to see my esthetician and get a massage in the same day! Then Grandma and Grandpa took Logan and Mason to see the new Ice Age movie while Martin, Jacob and I visited with my BFF, Julie, and her family in their new home! It was great. We picked up delicious Thai food, had semi adult conversation, took the kids to the park, read some stories, chilled, then called it an early night so we could all put our kids to bed! Fun was had by all!
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| Celine and Jacob stopping to pet the kitty |
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| Kathryn and Lee-Anne |
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| Sexy new shoes :) |
Sunday was our departure day. I did request we stay around to attend church with my mom. I know she appreciated having her Grandsons to show off at church. It is always hard to say good bye to the ones we love so much, but it was a little easier knowing we would see each other in October for Caroline’s wedding.
We did our usual stop over at our friend’s house in Brockville on the way home. We stopped at Costco to pick up some delicious Stuffed Salmon for the whole gang and of course we indulged in a little ice cream too!
We made it home safely on Monday afternoon to begin yet another busy week preparing for our next family adventure!
Heavenly Father, I am so grateful for all the friends and family you have blessed us with. Thank you for watching over them and keeping your hands on them.
Blessings
Lee-Anne xo
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Have Family Will Travel-Part 1
The past few weeks have been quite an experience for both me and my family.
I am going to start writing my blog around this adventure and most likely break it up into segments because there is a lot to say!!!!!
On July 19th I started on a road tip, alone, with my three young sons.
Logan- who will be 8 years old this Friday August 10th, Mason- 5 1/2, and little Jacob who will be 3 in less than a month.
We began with pure heaven. We all prayed to God, literally, before we left the house and as we drove through Montreal that there would not be any traffic. The Lord heard our prayers and we didn't hit ANY traffic that whole day! Of course I enjoyed 3 hours of bliss while all my kids kept to themselves and weren't misbehaving.
As soon as we stopped for a potty break they let out their inner warriors! Did I mention Jacob had just started potty training the week before :) I think a child's capability to contain themselves, in more ways than one, has a limit of 3 hours. I have had many opportunities to test my theory over the past few weeks!
We all made it in one piece to our friends' house, Thom and Kayo, who happen to live half way to our final destination! Their children, Kaz and Lana, are similar in age to our kids so it is always a treat for them all to play together. We enjoyed a spaghetti dinner and a couple dips in the pool to finish off the evening. It was amazing how quickly my kids fell asleep!
The next morning we were on the road by 8:30am to go see my family in Whitby. To break up the day we went to Jungle Cat World Zoo in Bowmanville, Ontario. It was a small zoo with some beautiful looking animals. However, it was super hot out and most of the cats were hiding. I really don't blame them! I wanted to be in the shade too. Tip: If you ever head there do not do it in mid day at peak heat hours! In fact stay away from any place that does not have shelter during these hours! If mommy isn't happy ain't no one happy!!!!
Needless to say my boys were very happy to jump around in a park with a small splash pad right after our outing!
We spent the evening with my family enjoying salmon and steaks from the BBQ, corn on the cob, salads, beans and of course ice cream :) Then to top it all off the 4 of us spent the night at Tina's, my sister, in her king size bed! It is true that 4 people can fit! Although he littlest ones tend to take up most of the room ;)
After a decent nights rest we had a big breakfast and headed off to my Mom's house, Grandma Jojo, in Burlington, ON. Of course there were LEGO surprises for my little ones when they arrived so the afternoon was spent building LEGO! My kids are LEGO maniacs!!
Monday we got up nice and early to make our way to Vaughn, ON to go to Reptilia. The name says it all!
We were greeted by Shoebox the lizard at the front desk.
Then we all pet the snakes and lizards in the theater area and finished the tour with the crocodiles! We had been there 3 years before and saw the crocs as babies so it was really cool to see how big they had gotten!
After the reptiles we headed up to New Market to visit with Uncle Bobby at the hospital. He has been there for over 3 months after a cancer operation. He is finally on the mend and will hopefully be going home soon!
The kids had a laugh watching him put his false teeth in and thought all the hospital gadgets were cool! Of course after 20 minutes they were restless and we had to call it quits :( I look forward to seeing Uncle Bobby next summer under better circumstances.
Tuesday we spent the entire day at Wet and Wild Water Park in Hamilton. Along with my mom, we joined my BFF Julie and her daughter Celine, along with another friend JP and his 3 kids- Mikala, Reece, and Keara. What a difference it was to be playing in the water in the heat! We partied until 4 pm then called it quits. Jacob didn't make it past the parking lot before he was in dreamland!
Note: Always check park hours and regulations before going! Because I had been there a couple times before and it always opened at 10am I just ASSUMED it opened at 10am. Not the case! We stood in line until 11am! Then once we were in we were told that the boys could not use there face mask for goggles (CPR regulations) and of course we had left the regular goggles at home! Live and learn.
Stay tuned or the second half of our family adventure on the road!!!
Blessings
Lee-Anne
Dear God, thank you for all you have blessed me with.
I am going to start writing my blog around this adventure and most likely break it up into segments because there is a lot to say!!!!!
On July 19th I started on a road tip, alone, with my three young sons.
Logan- who will be 8 years old this Friday August 10th, Mason- 5 1/2, and little Jacob who will be 3 in less than a month.
We began with pure heaven. We all prayed to God, literally, before we left the house and as we drove through Montreal that there would not be any traffic. The Lord heard our prayers and we didn't hit ANY traffic that whole day! Of course I enjoyed 3 hours of bliss while all my kids kept to themselves and weren't misbehaving.
As soon as we stopped for a potty break they let out their inner warriors! Did I mention Jacob had just started potty training the week before :) I think a child's capability to contain themselves, in more ways than one, has a limit of 3 hours. I have had many opportunities to test my theory over the past few weeks!
We all made it in one piece to our friends' house, Thom and Kayo, who happen to live half way to our final destination! Their children, Kaz and Lana, are similar in age to our kids so it is always a treat for them all to play together. We enjoyed a spaghetti dinner and a couple dips in the pool to finish off the evening. It was amazing how quickly my kids fell asleep!
The next morning we were on the road by 8:30am to go see my family in Whitby. To break up the day we went to Jungle Cat World Zoo in Bowmanville, Ontario. It was a small zoo with some beautiful looking animals. However, it was super hot out and most of the cats were hiding. I really don't blame them! I wanted to be in the shade too. Tip: If you ever head there do not do it in mid day at peak heat hours! In fact stay away from any place that does not have shelter during these hours! If mommy isn't happy ain't no one happy!!!!
Needless to say my boys were very happy to jump around in a park with a small splash pad right after our outing!
We spent the evening with my family enjoying salmon and steaks from the BBQ, corn on the cob, salads, beans and of course ice cream :) Then to top it all off the 4 of us spent the night at Tina's, my sister, in her king size bed! It is true that 4 people can fit! Although he littlest ones tend to take up most of the room ;)
After a decent nights rest we had a big breakfast and headed off to my Mom's house, Grandma Jojo, in Burlington, ON. Of course there were LEGO surprises for my little ones when they arrived so the afternoon was spent building LEGO! My kids are LEGO maniacs!!
Monday we got up nice and early to make our way to Vaughn, ON to go to Reptilia. The name says it all!
Then we all pet the snakes and lizards in the theater area and finished the tour with the crocodiles! We had been there 3 years before and saw the crocs as babies so it was really cool to see how big they had gotten!
The kids had a laugh watching him put his false teeth in and thought all the hospital gadgets were cool! Of course after 20 minutes they were restless and we had to call it quits :( I look forward to seeing Uncle Bobby next summer under better circumstances.
Tuesday we spent the entire day at Wet and Wild Water Park in Hamilton. Along with my mom, we joined my BFF Julie and her daughter Celine, along with another friend JP and his 3 kids- Mikala, Reece, and Keara. What a difference it was to be playing in the water in the heat! We partied until 4 pm then called it quits. Jacob didn't make it past the parking lot before he was in dreamland!
Note: Always check park hours and regulations before going! Because I had been there a couple times before and it always opened at 10am I just ASSUMED it opened at 10am. Not the case! We stood in line until 11am! Then once we were in we were told that the boys could not use there face mask for goggles (CPR regulations) and of course we had left the regular goggles at home! Live and learn.
Stay tuned or the second half of our family adventure on the road!!!
Blessings
Lee-Anne
Dear God, thank you for all you have blessed me with.
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Women in Community
Last week I had the pleasure of working with many compassionate women from my community.Together we prepared several meals for a fellow mom who had recently lost her baby after only being in this world less than 48 hours.
The reason we were brought together was a tragedy, and at the same time it was a beautiful time to celebrate life and really appreciate what we have. We all have children under 5, which is the reason we meet on a regular basis.
What I love about being in this community of moms is that each one of us has a gift to offer. Each one of us is unique, and at any given moment we can use these talents to come together and bond our forces so that special things get done. Our leadership skills differ and because of this we get things done!
I know why I was chosen to be a mom. I have a gift to share with other moms, my kids, my husband and my community. God chose me to be the best I can be and to share my love. Thank you to all the moms who have shared this journey with me. Thank you for everything you have shared with me and allowed me to share with you. I am very grateful for everything, and everyone God has blessed me with and for everything I shall receive from here on in!
In Loving Memory of Marine Pomerleau-Mitchell
She as only in this world for a short time and she had such a huge impact on us all!
Blessings
Lee-Anne xo
The reason we were brought together was a tragedy, and at the same time it was a beautiful time to celebrate life and really appreciate what we have. We all have children under 5, which is the reason we meet on a regular basis.
What I love about being in this community of moms is that each one of us has a gift to offer. Each one of us is unique, and at any given moment we can use these talents to come together and bond our forces so that special things get done. Our leadership skills differ and because of this we get things done!
I know why I was chosen to be a mom. I have a gift to share with other moms, my kids, my husband and my community. God chose me to be the best I can be and to share my love. Thank you to all the moms who have shared this journey with me. Thank you for everything you have shared with me and allowed me to share with you. I am very grateful for everything, and everyone God has blessed me with and for everything I shall receive from here on in!
In Loving Memory of Marine Pomerleau-Mitchell
She as only in this world for a short time and she had such a huge impact on us all!
Blessings
Lee-Anne xo
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