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Happy Things Friday: 29 November

We’re on the cusp of what feels like the official start of the Christmas season (1 December) even though our family has been listening to Christmas music for a month, watching Christmas movies, and…

Demerits and Gold Stars: October– November

First – a very Happy Thanksgiving to all my friends in America. While you’re eating turkey and watching parades it’s just…a regular Thursday in my part of the world. I hope the food is…

Introducing Ferrari + Saying Goodbye to Meatball

I have pet updates!

First, a warm welcome to Ferrari – Indy’s first ever pet fish. He is in love with this little guy and checks on him constantly. We had the tank all set…

Family, Life, Parenting
Nov, 27, 2024
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Giveaway!, NaBloPoMo, Nova Scotia
Nov, 23, 2024

Happy Things Friday: 22 November

What a full, happy week.

The biggest Happy Thing is the news our family now consists exclusively of people with two digits in their age category. Indy is TEN!!! I’ll dedicate a whole post…

Happy Things Friday: 29 November

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Introducing Ferrari + Saying Goodbye to Meatball

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Happy Things Friday: 22 November

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