Jen's For The Night (Apr.2, 2026)

As promised, I picked Freya up on my lunch hour and took her to my place to hang out with Hunter and Leland.

I didn't hop on the treadmill, instead I packed and got ready to head to the city.

I'm heading there straight from work.

Before I headed back to work< rob dropped by and picked the kids up and took them to his place to hang out.

Hunter had been wanting to go over so I'm glad Rob got home in time for that today.

I worked hard on my work projects today and I made some progress.

Since it's a long weekend, our boss told us we could head home an hour early today so I was able to get on the road to the city a bit earlier.

I got Jason to send me our list.

I headed right in to St. Albert and made a few stops, got aa few things knocked off our list.

By 7 pm, my wrist was starting to bother me so I headed over to Jen's.

I picked up a sandwich from Tim Horton's for my supper.

When Jen got home, she and I got bundled up and headed out for a walk so I could get the rest of my steps in.

We got a bit turned around so went further than we'd planned and the weather was gross but it was still nice and I was glad that we went!

We just spent the rest of the evening watching Castle.

She did pick up a puzzle for us to do tonight possibly but it was 1000 pieces and I knew if we started it I wouldn't be able to stop and I'd be at it all night,

So we opted not to do it but maybe we will do it another time.

I was chilly when we went to bed so she gave me a weighted blanket to sleep with and I loved it!

Got them steps in!

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

Our Little Mermaid! (Apr.1, 2026)

 I just realized this morning that I have a lot of work projects that I need to get completed before I head out on vacation next week.

So I had a very busy day.

I kind of forgot that Friday is Good Friday so I have the day off - so not as much time to get everything finished as I was kind of thinking I had.

Hopped on the treadmill on my lunch hour.

Hard to see but I was on for 36 minutes.

 

Still just walking due to the arm.

I hopped back on right after work to get the rest of the steps that I needed for the day.

Hunter called to see if he could spend his last night here at our place and he asked if Leland could come too.

I said yes, I was happy to have them.

Zepplyn also called to see if she could come visit with Hunter since it was his last night, Crystal dropped her off.

Eden and Freya came over too so we had all the kids there.

I had ordered them each a gift and they arrived today so I was excited to give them to them.

Eden had picked out a Mermaid dress - she is all about princesses these days, especially Mermaids so she was thrilled to see it and wanted to put it in immediately and Freya helped her.

So adorable!

She was performing magic with her wand.

Cutest Mermaid ever!!!

Freya's gift she picked was a 3D pen.

She's so kind though, she was letting all the other kids test it out too.

Hunter having his turn with the pen.

The kids all wanted noodles.

They had fun playing together.

Freya REALLY wanted to spend the night and was so upset when she couldn't but she felt better when I told her that Hunter wasn't leaving until later in the afternoon so I would come get her tomorrow and she could hang out until he left.

After Kody took the girls home, the boys went downstairs - I told them not to stay up too late.

Jason and I were both very tired so we hit the hay pretty early.

Got all my steps in!

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

Celebrating Morgan (Mar.31, 2026)

  I am getting my hair done today and I'm excited!

I hopped on the treadmill on my lunch hour to get some steps in.

I'm glad I'm keeping up on it.

Kim taking my braid out, this gray is about to be gone!

It's pretty much coming in white.

I got her to do it really dark for me and she put a braid in it for me since I can't do it myself.

Morgan's birthday was on the weekend so I had everyone over for cake tonight.

I wanted to do it while Alivia and Hunter were still here.

Eden playing with Hunter's Minecraft sword.

Happy Birthday Morgan!

I just ordered a cake from the Super A in town because I didn't have time to make one.

They make a pretty good cake.

It's difficult to slice and serve cake one handed but the kids helped me so we managed.

Freya wrapped a present for Morgan.

That will be fun to get into!

I didn't get any pictures but Rob, Kalem, Hunter, Alivia and Zepplyn were all here as well as Morgan, Whitney, Freya, Eden, Jason and I.

Kirby came to pick up the kids the Rob left and so did Morgan and family.

The girls wanted to go for a "snack" so Jason took them to Swan Palace.

Eden had one of her favorites, fries & gravy.

Just being silly.

Loves the gravy so much she was drinking it with a straw.

While they did that, I popped down and got the rest of the steps I needed on the treadmill.

The girls had their noses stuck in phones when they got back.

Freya asked to play Drawful so we did.

Edenbot (that's the name he goes by when we play)

Kody came to pick up the girls so he played a few games with us before he took them home.

Got all my steps in!

That's all for today!

Weigh In Day (Mar.30, 2026)

Today was weigh in day.

I was 241 lbs - I thought I was going to see more of a loss so I was a little disappointed. 

It was still down 1.8 lbs but I just wish it would go down faster.

I walked on the treadmill on my lunch hour.

I can't wait to get my hair done tomorrow - I'm getting a color and a new braid.

I'm feeling so raggle taggle.

After work I tidied the house up a bit and did some laundry.

Every thing takes so much longer one handed.

When Jason got home from his run, we went for a walk to the store.

It was a sunny day, still cold and lots of snow but it got me looking forward to spring and summer walks.

We had a quiet evening, no kids over, just Jason & I.

It was nice.

Got all my steps in.

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

Dance Competition (Mar.29, 2026)

Jason and I partook of the complimentary breakfast at the hotel then we woke Hunter up and got ready to head over to the dance competition.

The first dance was at 10:48.

You are not allowed to take any pictures or video of the dance which kind of sucks.

Freya's Hip Hop group got gold for their dance.

I tried to get a picture of Freya and her team afterwards but it was hard, the lobby was really crowded.

As soon as Freya came out, Eden was stuck right to her.

It was so cute, while everyone was taking team pictures, Eden was standing in behind hanging on to Freya's hand.

Freya and her besties, Theia and Miley, showing off their gold medals.

Eden so happy to be with her sissy.

She was loving her outfit - Freya was never into princesses and things like that but 

I think Eden might be.

Freya got this weighted giraffe at the mall last night and she really likes it.

She's been talking to it and it talks back to her.

She's been taking it everywhere with her.

Papa and his girl.

We had some time before the next dance so we all went out for something to eat at Rikki's.

I had a salad, the dressing needed some acid but otherwise, very good.

Freya, Hunter and I.

I feel like a ragamuffin - can't do anything with my hair and my clothes are all crooked.

Hunter and his new friend Rachel.

She is Crystal's sister Leanne's step daughter.

Jason tried to take a picture of everyone for me.

It's hard with a group that large.

Our waiter insisted on taking a picture for us.

He managed to get all of us in the picture.

Best buds right there!

My phone kept Eden occupied while we ate.

Cutie pie.

After brunch, we went to Winners and then to Walmart to get bubba's for Eden, hers got left in the hotel room.

She's nearly done with the bubba but not quite.

Freya in her costume for her Lyrical number.

They got gold again!

We got her some flowers and so did Papa Lloyd and Grandma Rita.

She was so happy - I think it made her feel good that she got so much stuff.

I had wanted to do some shopping for a few necessities but the weather was crappy so we decided to just head home.

We stopped at Coop in Barrhead for a couple things.

See Hunter peeking around the back there.

He wanted to push the girls around.

We dropped the girls off to Haylee at her Grandma's - they are spending the night there.

Then we dropped Hunter off to his Papa Kirby's when we got back to Swan Hills so he could spend some time with him.

I wish I could have just kept him with us.

This is the puzzle I started the other day, a 1000 piece I got at the second hand store.

I should have gotten on the treadmill when we got home but instead I sat down and finished the puzzle.

Haylee posted some pictures of them exploring Fort Saskatchewan yesterday.

Eden is such a little cutie.

So I didn't end up getting all of my steps in today.

I should have made myself but I didn't feel like it.

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