Finally Cleaned the Craft Room (Apr.4, 2026)

I walked by my craft room this morning and felt like I just had to get it cleaned up today.

 

It was just a total disaster area in there.

You couldn't even barely see the floor.

So yeah, it was about time.

Jason thought he would take the girls to Whitecourt to go swimming.

Since I can't swim anyway, I just planned on staying home.

Kody ended up calling though, turns out Rita was having an egg hunt at her place for the kids today and dinner so he came and picked the girls up to take them there.

I got busy and got to work on my office.

It took me a few hours but I got it done and it felt great.

I've been wanting to get this done for so long, it felt good to finally do it.

Jason meanwhile made us pizza, a pepperoni one.

And then one with olives, onions, capers and anchovies.

Then as a treat for all my hard work I did a puzzle.

It was a 300 piece one so it only took a few hours.

While I did that, Jason made a new fairy creation.

He gave her a little basket with a Ferrero Rocher which is Freya's favorite.

He got some of her others that he'd made previously set up for her.

Ivy left a note for Freya, love the wax seal.

The Easter Bunny came too and hid a bunch of chocolate eggs for the girls. 

Got all my steps in.

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

Alivia Dances, Freya Cooks, Eden Learns a Bad Word (Apr.3, 2026)

Alivia was in a dance competition here in Edmonton this weekend so Jen and I went to watch.

She had herb group hip hop number at 9:45 am then her hip hop solo at 10:45 am.

You aren't supposed to take pictures but I snuck one anyway right at the end.

I like watching the hip hop numbers, I think they are fun.

Alivia is just getting so grown up.

Mel, Hunter and Kirby were all there as well, we chatted with them shortly then let them head out as they were heading all the way back to Sparwood today.

Jen & I stopped at Firehouse Subs for something to eat, did a little shopping then went to Royal Spas for some pampering.

Jen had made us appointments to get the head massage/shampoo, neck & shoulder massage.

It was 75 minutes and I enjoyed it but my arm was getting uncomfortable near the end.

I had to do some more shopping then we headed back to Jen's.

I would have liked to spend another night with Jen but Jason had the girls at the house.

They spent the night there last night and I figured they'd likely spend the night again tonight so I wanted to get back to help.

Jason and the girls were busy today.

They made smoothies.

Her very first strawberry smoothie! - She's a fan! 

Uh Oh - where id she learn that?

Nap time.

Hazel had a nap too.

Won't be long until she's over the bubba.

The girls painted some eggs for Easter.

Jason went to the bathroom for a minute and the girls let their creativity flow onto the walls.

And the doors.

Little handprint.

Jason painted an egg too.

Freya's cooking show.

She made a giant cookie.

Decorated it with chocolate sauce.

Looks pretty darn good.

Freya's giant cookie.

I got home around 6. Kody was there to pick up the girls.

They had wanted to go home but once I got there, they changed their minds and decided they wanted to stay the night after all.

So they stayed the night again.

I was happy, I love having them around.

Jason took them for a walk - I skipped it because it was too cold out there for me.

Plus my arm was bothering me a little too.

Then we just had a quiet hanging around the house.

I didn't have all of my steps in but I didn't feel like getting them either.

I'm regretting it because I wasn't that far away and it wouldn't have taken long but way too late now,

So it is what it is.

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

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.