Birthday Game (Feb.20, 2026)

I had a lot of data entry to do at work today so that allowed me to do a lot of listening to my latest audiobook and I was able to finish it.

The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

This one has been on my To Be Read list for a while - I liked it - not as much as some of the recommendations I saw for it but I'd give it a 3.8 out of 5.

Now to choose another book.

I remembered that I had some listening hours over on Spotify so I popped over there and started in on the third Emma Lion book.

They are only about 4 - 5 hours long and they cost less than my monthly membership for audible so I don't want to waste my credits on them.

But they are also around $10 - $14 each so I don't want to buy them all either.

Spotify goes by hours so I'll be able to listen to 3 each month so I think that's the way I'll go.

I hopped on the treadmill on my lunch hour.

I just walked - I didn't feel like running this week for some reason - I'll try again next week.

The girls came over after work.

Eden wanted to play 'Happy Birthday Eden'.

So Jason made her a little cake out of cookies, put some candles on it and we sang Happy Birthday to her.

Playing Happy Birthday.

We did it several times.

Again!!!

What's your sister's name?

Blowing out candles is very hard work.

She just loved it.

She struggled a little with blowing out the candles but she kept trying and she did it.

She was getting so close I was afraid her hair was going to catch fire so we had to stick really close by to make sure that didn't happen.

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.

She loved it and we played it over and over.

Quick interview with Freya.

We had a chill evening and both girls spent the night with us.

Got all of my steps in.

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

Feeling Snacky (Feb.19, 2026)

I'm still playing catch up on emails at work but it isn't too bad.

It's payroll week so I had to leave emails a bit to work on that.

 

It is very cold outside, like -36 so too cold to go out for a walk.

So I hopped on my trusty treadmill on my lunch hour again.

I was planning on doing a 1 and 1 run but I only ran 1 minute and I just wasn't feeling it today.

I was watching Everwood and when I ran, I couldn't hear what they were saying.

So I just walked again but I did 50 minutes plus my warm up and cool down.

It feels good to be getting my activity in each day and I've been tracking my points too.

I really want to get back to running though, I'm going to have to push myself to do it even if I don't want to.

Maybe go back to listening to music instead of watching tv shows.

I picked Freya up after work and took her to dance.

I did some more cleaning, started the laundry then decided I didn't feel like getting into the craft room instead, I found a puzzle that I just got at the second hand store and decided to do that.

It was a 500 piece so I knew it wouldn't take me too long.

It was a busy picture, I really like these kind.

I did end up finishing it in a couple hours.

I ended up really liking it - the pieces were really different but good quality.

Very fun puzzle.

I'd picked Freya up after dance and she was chill tonight, just playing Roblox or cuddling next to me.

Kody came and picked her up when they got home from Whitecourt.

Jason and I watched some Dateline before heading to bed.

I was feeling very snacky tonight and ended  up going over my points allotment for the day.

Gee Whiz - I can't even get a 2 day streak in but tomorrow is another day and I'll try again.

He's off tomorrow, lucky duck.

Although I can't complain as I'm only working 3 days this week.

Haylee posted this adorable picture of her and Eden - I love it.

I had to do a bit of walking around the house tonight to bring my step count to 12,000 and I got it done.

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

Cutest Girls Ever (Feb.18, 2026)

So it was back to work for me today.

I knew it would be busy with emails but I actually enjoy business sometimes so it was good to get right to work. 

At lunch time, I hopped on the treadmill.

I didn't feel up to running so I just walked and watched some Everwood.

I'll run tomorrow.

I've been feeling so huge lately - I really want to get back to running but I also need to get lighter.

I tracked my points today and I know that's what I need to do if I want to get anywhere with weight loss and I have to be diligent about it.

I know I can do it.

I picked Freya up after work and took her to dance then dropped Haylee of at work and took Eden home with me.

Jason picked Freya up from dance on his way home from work.

I did some cleaning up after work, dishes and stuff.

I really need to get my craft room cleaned up but it is going to be a huge project - not something I can do in an evening.

Not really something I want to get into while the girls are here either.

Eden is so funny, she was sitting on the couch beside me but would not let me snuggle her or give her a hug or a kiss.

I'd try to push closer to her then she'd move away.

Definitely not a cuddler like her sister.

She let me take her picture though and she was being so dang cute.

Awwww.

I tried to do a little interview with her the same way we used to do with Freya.

I know Freya enjoys watching the videos from when she was little and I'm sure Eden will too.

Jason took Freya and dropped her and Zepplyn off at the pool at 6:30 so they could go swimming then he picked them back up at 8.

Then I picked Haylee up from work at 9 - Jason was getting the girls ready to go home.

Freya found some reading glasses - she likes herself in glasses - they do look super cute.

Eden of course wanted some glasses too so found Jason's sunglasses and she put those on.

I drove them home - we are back to winter again and it is so cold out.

I'm really looking forward to our Palm Springs trip coming up.

Got all my steps in!

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Long Day of Travel (Feb.17, 2026)

I had a rough night last night, I could NOT fall asleep at all.

I laid in bed awake for a very long time.

We had to be down in the lobby for our drive to the airport at 4:30, I was so tired but managed to get there.

We got the same fellow who drove us from the airport when we arrived Thursday morning to pick us up.

It was a little pricier than a cab but a big, comfortable car and a competent driver so I felt like it was worth it.

It is a flat rate of $73.

I kept his card so I can call him again next time we go to Halifax.

We had a long day of travel to look forward to today.

We flew out of Halifax at 7 am - we were late leaving because we had to get de-iced.

Our first stop was in Montreal - we pretty much had just enough time to make it to our gate after we landed, they were already boarding for our next flight.

Again we had to de-ice and were late leaving, our next stop was in Calgary.

I was able to actually sleep a little on this flight thankfully.

I also finished the second volume of the Emma M Lion Journals.

I'm really enjoying them.

They are just under 5 hours long and I'm enjoying them. They are about 10 bucks each though and there are 5 more volumes with more on the way so I need to pace myself.

So for the rest of the flight I started The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo.

It's been on my To Be Read list for a bit.

I'm enjoying it so far.

We had something quick to eat at Calgary airport because we only had about 45 minutes until our flight started boarding.

We boarded on time but then they had trouble closing the door to the luggage compartment.

Then we had to wait again to be de-iced so we left late again.

We were supposed to land in Edmonton at 2 pm and it was closer to 3:30 when we landed.

When we arrived in Edmonton it was snowy and storming.

Yuck!

We got the shuttle over to the car and then I drove Jen home.

There was a lot of traffic and not nice weather so it took quite a bit longer than normal.

I just dropped her off at home then headed home myself.

I took the cut across by Legal and the road was not plowed and it was drifting bad - it was terrible and so slow going.

Freya was sending me messages and I was listening to them on the audio in the car - this one sounded so funny.

She sent me some emoji's too.

I couldn't send anything back because the driving conditions were just too bad and I had to keep close attention to what I was doing but they brightened up my drive.

She sent me some selfies too.

My sweet girl - I miss them so much when I'm away from them - can't wait to see them when I get home.

I hoped when I got to the main highway it would be better, it was but not by much so it was still slow going.

I thought I'd be home by 6:30 ish but it was closer to 8 when I got there.

I was never so happy to be finished driving.

The girls were at the house - I was so happy to see them.

My feet, ankles and legs were really swollen from all the travel and feeling tight so I really just wanted to sit with my feet up but the girls wanted to play so we did.

I needed a few more steps too and I got them all in just by walking around when we were playing with the girls.

Jason picked Haylee up from work at 9pm then came back to get the girls and take them home.

I went to bed not much later, I was so tired and sooooo looking forward to sleep.

I managed to get all of my steps in - Yay me.

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

Lake Walk and Mini Golf (Feb.16, 2026)

When I got up this morning, I decided to head out for a walk.

I drove over to Lake Banook, I always used to walk there when I lived here - it's changed some since I lived here, they've added to it.

 

Right near the beginning of where I started walking, I came across this tree that looked to be a memorial to people's pets.

I thought that was really nice.

Next up was a snowman with a rubber duckie hat.

It is really such a nice place to walk - I wish this path went around the whole lake but it doesn't seem to.

The lake is frozen over but it is still very pretty.

There is a spot that someone cleared for skating.

I did see a guy out skating on the ice.

I only did that once when I lived in Dartmouth but the ice made all of these cracking signs while I was on it which is normal apparently but scared the bejeebies out of me so I never did it again.

It was a little chilly at some points so I had to put my hood up but overall, it was a very enjoyable walk.

I ended up walking 6k overall.

Jason was out for a run too - he sent me this picture - he had some company on his run.

These two dogs ran along with him for quite some time - luckily they were friendly.

When I got back to the room, Jen and I got ready and went to Pur & Simple for breakfast.

She had a waffle with bananas and strawberries.

I had Ri Ri's coconut french toast.

I have the same thing every time I eat there and I love it just as much every time.

Jason sent me this picture he found of Freya - look how itty bitty she is.

After we ate, we drove to Easter Passage and picked the boys up and headed over to Halifax to do some mini golf.

It was all lit up with these neon colors, it looked so cool in there.

Ethan and Declan.

I really liked the artwork.

Jennifer.

The little characters all around looked so neat.

It was like a space age magical world.

Planning their shots.

Declan ended up being the only one who got a hole-in-one.

Jen and her boys.

This one section had all of these knights all around - looks cool.

Ethan

We did all make a few good shots and some not so good shots too.

The boys and I.

I really enjoyed the mini golf - I'd go do it again.

Ethan was the winner in the end but fun was had by all I think.

The boys wanted 'meat' for supper so we went to Montana's for supper.

Jen and Declan.

Ethan and I.

It took a very long time to get our food and then it was just ok.

Afterwards, we stopped at Dairy Queen so the boys could get blizzards then we took them home.

Then it was back to the hotel to pack as we fly out first thing in the morning.

Got all of my steps in.

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