Family photo taken last month at my favorite Okanagan beach: October 2011 Here we are again! Me, Peter, Mist, Pip and Tabs. I started my Friday early. After lifting weights in my home gym, I went to the doctor as … Read More
Me (on back) riding our (Arabian/ Welsh) horse named Silver with my sister Theresa. We are posing in the huge pasture of our Langham acreage in Saskatchewan. It was beautiful land, many poplar and willow bluffs to explore. The soil … Read More
Breakfast by Mix Cut up fruit of choice (I like a gala apple) 1/4 c walnut pieces 6 almonds 6 cashews 1 Tbsp crushed flax seeds 1 tsp chia seeds 1/4 c Greek yogurt (plain) 1 tsp maple syrup 1 … Read More
This is what 15 looks like at our house: my darling daughter Mist. She truly is the most sophisticated 15 year old you’ll ever meet. She is so much fun to hang out with 🙂 Her party had a Pokemon theme … Read More
Demon-Dog Have Dog. Will Toboggan. Snow has come early to the Okanagan Valley. We decided to make the most of it on Saturday morn. Fernando (our pug) had the time of his life, charging through the snow. In one of … Read More
Deep in the woods Her soul finds winter Wings too heavy to fly Delight in awakening stillness Frolic in the playground of the night Laughter muffled beneath Bitter warmth and silenced secrets Consciousness deeper than snow Falling through a pleasant … Read More
My Beautiful baby girl turns fifteen years old today. I have included in this blog, a few photos from her first six months on earth as well as a photo of Mom at nine months pregnant. Also, the following poem … Read More
I wanted to say thank-you and celebrate with all of my dear readers and friends. The Circle of Moms Mom Blogger Contest is officially over and we never have to vote again! YAY! Now that is worthy of a celebration.Thank-you … Read More
This is my latest choreography . It is a salsa-fusion dance. I call it Salsa/Funk: Salsa with a couple of chili peppers. I love Alex Cuba‘s music and decided I needed to dance to one of his songs. He is … Read More
Another muffin recipe I made up. I’m not very domestic. I hate cleaning and I don’t like making meals. But I am creative so I enjoy making up new recipes and I am super health conscious so I like to make … Read More
Kettle Valley Christmas Home Duet: Tabs and her teacher Marla Mist and Pip Mist on Piano Mist, sneaking in a little people watching while playing 🙂 Tabs, sneaking in a little people watching 😉 Pippi with goodie bag for being … Read More
Me encanta Alex Cuba (translation: I love Alex Cuba). Alex Cuba on Jian Ghomeshi’s Q singing Solo Tu (one of my faves) *This is great, Me encanta también Jian! (translation: I love Jian too!) Pic from Wednesday Night’s Alex Cuba Concert (iPhone). He … Read More
Dr. Clifford Whitton Forsyth My grandfather. He was a medical doctor and flight lieutenant in the Canadian Air force during WWII. He had curly hair and bright blue eyes. He was stationed in London, UK during the London bombings. He … Read More
A few artistic stills from my last Zumba video. Pippi (the one in the cool shades) told me afterwards she had on fake werewolf teeth throughout the song! She is so adorable, that little girl of mine 🙂 I love … Read More
Under the Maple Tree Her Soul Finds Autumn Delight In Decay Leaves As Wings Take Flight Trod Lightly on Fallen Wings To Let Beauty Pass By Loveliness In Old Contentment Lies Beneath What Hath Kissed the Sun Falls To Earth … Read More