Snowmagedon and Summer Trip Booked (Feb.25, 2026)

We have gotten a sh*t ton of snow yesterday and today.

When I went home at lunch time, I had to try to pull into the driveway a couple times before I could get in then when I did, I couldn't even open the door because there was so much snow.

So I ended up parking on the street.

I did have to shovel our walkway and steps just to get into the house.

 

So by the time I hopped onto the treadmill, I didn't really feel like running anymore.

I started off walking but then I kind of did do some random running too, mostly a 1 and 1 so I felt good about that.

I had a massage with Crystal after work - I love massage day!!!

Then when I got home, Kody brought the girls over because they wanted to come for a visit.

Jason was cooking and doing dishes and Eden was playing in the water so she got soaked and immediately discarded all of her clothes.

Both of these girls would be little nudists if we let them I swear.

We had some apples to use up before we head out on vacation so Jason cooked them up with some brown sugar splenda.

We had them for desert with whipped cream and granola.

Very yummy.

I saw this bedroom online today and just thought it was so dream.

I would love to have a space where I could build something like this for the girls - or even for myself!

WestJet has a seat sale going on and we want to take the girls to PEI this summer so when Kody came over to pick them up, I discussed with him and with Jason then went ahead and booked a trip for us.

Kody booked he and Haylee as well.

So now we have another trip to look forward to - I'm excited to be taking the girls along, I think it will be a fun experience for them.

 I realized I was about 600 steps short when I was heading to be so I had to do some walking around the house to get them in but I did it.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

Bad Day at School (Feb.24, 2026)

 I ended up driving Freya to school this morning before heading to work myself.

Then at lunch time, Haylee called me and said that Freya ripped her pants in gym so could I take her another pair.

So I ran her over a pair before going back home and hopping on the treadmill.

My knee wasn't hurting anymore but I decided to take it easy just in case.

So I did a 2 and 1 run, I ran for 2 minutes, walked for 1 and repeated until I got 30 minutes in.

I would have liked to do a bit longer but I used up some time going to the school so that's all I had time for.

It didn't irritate my knee so that's good.

Maybe tomorrow I'll try a straight run again.

I'd really like to make it to doing 5k's regularly again.

Haylee had to work again and Kody was already at work so I picked the kids up at 5:30 and they came over.

Freya said she had a bad day at school because she was playing with her friends at recess and one of them told her she couldn't do something she did but the little friend had just done it herself.

So Freya was upset that she changed the rules of the game after they had already been playing and now she is not friends with her anymore!

I worked on cleaning the house a bit and doing some laundry - again no craft room.

I'll get to it one of these days.

Eden stuck to Papa's side as usual.

Kody came to pick the girls up and he and Freya played her Roblox game together for a bit before he took the girls home.

Got all of my steps in again.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

(Feb.23, 2026)

 It's Monday so that means weigh in day.

It was very disappointing to see that I was 239.2 lbs.

I tried to be really good over the weekend.

I need to be more consistent.

That's up 3.4 lbs since last weigh in.

Not the right way at all.

I hopped on the treadmill on my lunch hour and ran for 40 minutes straight.

It was hard but I did it and I was so proud of myself.

My goal is to run a couple 5k's when we go to Palm Springs next week.

I picked up the girls after work because Haylee and Kody were both working.

Then I had to curl, Eden stayed with Jason and Freya came with me.

Jason made her some snacks so she stayed in the observation area while we curled.

She was really good.

My left knee was really hurting (in the back) for some reason so I was really not into it.

By the end of the 4th end, we were down by 7 points so we gave up, which didn't hurt my feelings at all because I was really not into it.

Freya and I headed back to the house and not long after, Kody came to get the girls.

Freya wanted to spend the night so I let her and just made a plan to drop her off at home in the morning on my way to work.

Got all of my steps in again.

That's nearly 2 months under my belt now.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

Tutti Fruitti and Trampoline Park (Feb.22, 2026)

We had a chill morning hanging out with Jen. 

She has this cabinet at the front door that she wants to get rid of.

It folds down for shoes but I think it might be good for mittens and stuff too.

I was going to see if Kody might want it for his place but now am thinking that I might just want to keep it for my place.

She also has these shoes she got that don't fit her so I texted Morgan to see if she wants them.

I'm going to take them to her so she can try them on.

We went out for breakfast - Freya looks very unhappy about something but I'm not sure what.

Auntie Jen.

Still not happy.

I ordered an egg white omelet with fruit.

It was good - I did also get a side of bacon with it.

Freya got a crepe with strawberries and bananas.

She's happy now!

While we were waiting for our food, Freya drew this cute picture with the crayons they gave her.

It was like a little postcard that she made for Jason and I.

She's such a great little artist.

Afterwards Freya really wanted to go to the trampoline park so I told her I'd take her for an hour.

Sliding.

It was really busy in there today.

Freya made a friend - she always does.

One last slide before it was time to go.

We dropped Jen off at home then drove back to Swan.

We got home right at 6 pm.

Jason had made pizza for supper.

He made this sausage one.

And a lovely looking pepperoni one.

I had a few slices of each for supper.

It was delicious.

Freya came to the house with me and Jason went and picked Eden up for a couple hours not long after we got home.

I had to get some steps in so I went down on the treadmill and did that.

Took me over 50 minutes.

But I got it done.

Having fun together.

It was a little dance party in the house.

I love it when they have fun together like this.

She knows what she wants.

Her new favorite song.

Dancing with Sissy.

Enjoying the lollipop that sissy gave her.

Mel posted some pictures of Hunter at his first concert with her - MegaDeath.

He looks like he is enjoying himself.

Aww - I love it.

I miss him.

He is coming in March for a visit and I'm looking forward to it.

So is Freya!

Got all my steps in.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!

Grandma & Freya Girls Trip (Feb.21, 2026)

We had planned on taking the girls to the city this weekend.

I had wanted to get Freya some sandals and a sundress for her upcoming trip to Hawaii.

Then I had to be away last weekend so I didn't really want to go to the city this weekend, I just wanted to stay home and get some stuff done.

But Freya insisted that she wanted to go so around lunch time, she and I headed to the city.

Jason stayed home with Eden. 

We stopped to gas up and she bought some Hubba Bubba for a treat.

She REALLY wants to blow bubbles so she practiced and practiced.

And it paid off - she did it.

Soon enough, she was like and old pro and blowing huge bubbles.

She was so proud of herself.

We stopped at the dollar store and she picked out this cool journal book.

The cat's glasses lift up.

Like this.

They are magnetized so when you put them back down, they are like this clip that holds the book pages shut.

Pretty cute.

We headed to the mall and first stop was Winners.

They didn't have much for summer clothes but she did pick out a new pair of jeans and a top which she wanted to go change into immediately.

We got some lunch at the food court then headed back to a nail place so she could get a pedicure.

She had to make a pit stop at the whale.

There is a sign by it saying not to climb on it.

But every single kid that goes by climbs all over it and Freya is no exception.

It's hard to resist.

I had wanted to get a manicure too but they were really busy.

Freya enjoying being pampered.

She picked this blue color because it was like the ocean.

The lady put a design on it for her too.

They offered to do my manicure when Freya was done her pedicure but I didn't want to make her wait around for me so we skipped it.

We did a bit more shopping after that.

We ended up finding her sandals, a couple sun dresses, a couple pairs of shorts, a couple tank tops and then I also picked her up some sun screen.

I tried to convince her to drive back home since we did everything we needed to pretty much but she insisted that she wanted to stay at Jen's for the night.

So I went to Firehouse subs and got myself a turkey sub then we headed over to Jen's.

I ordered Freya a thin crust pepperoni pizza from Domino's which is what she wanted so we picked that up on the way and just chilled at Jen's for the evening.

Meanwhile, back home, Jason gave Eden a bath in the sink.

She's clearly a little too big for it but she didn't care.

Then they played birthday party again.

Look how excited she is.

They did it over and over and over.

This was what was left of the candles when they finished playing.

They did it so many times that the candles had melted down to nothing.

She doesn't look too sure about actually eating it.

Jason just stacked some cookies together with some icing - cute little cake idea.

Eden was loving up on Hazel but Jason had to stick close because sometimes she give a little more love than the kitties can cope with.

She loves climbing and hiding in the closet.

'Close the door'

They went for ice cream.

I think she likes it.

Jason made this chicken, broccoli and rice dish for supper.

I think it looks beautiful.

He gave some to Eden for supper.

Eden taste testing.

Snuggling up with Papa after her bath.

Such a smiley girl - even if she is like a tornado, she's a pretty cute one.

Got all my steps in.

That's all for today, until next time, be happy!