istening to a book about writing, hoping for inspiration on this beautiful sunny Sunday. *the book is 1000 Words A Day: A Writer’s Guide to Staying Creative, Focused and Productive All Year Round by @jamiattenberg ..read more

This is 41. Last year, I felt depressed about my birthday and didn’t want to celebrate. Turning 40 felt huge to me. I’d never had a birthday meltdown like I did last year. I am happy to report that turning 41 has not thrown me for a loop like 40 did. I am grateful to have a loving family, fantastic friends, a job that I love with colleagues who are caring, a home, and so many other things to be grateful for. My 40th year saw me celebrate my niece’s first birthday in Disneyland (my favourite place on earth); I had the privilege to spend 2 weeks at the beach with my parents; I finished the firs ..read more

Happy Sweet 16, my love. I am so proud to be your mama. You are so much fun, so intuitive, so thoughtful, so clever, so everything. I love watching you grow into your own person, with a huge, beautiful personality. I love that you love indie rock, and vintage records, and Taylor Swift and everything with your whole being. I love that you fangirl over Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya and Zac Efron and musical theatre and books. I love that you read even faster than I do and I love how much you love life. It doesn’t seem possible that you are already 16. 5 minutes ago you were 16 months old and re ..read more

I don’t think it is possible to be any more snuggly and comfy than Sadie is in this moment. Also, how fun are these @goveeofficial curtain lights? Displaying a wreath in this picture, I can change them from the app on my phone and have all sorts of festive, animated scenes! Thank you @pat.jensen.752 for this fun gift! #cozypuppy #govee #curtainlights #joythrewuponmylivingroom #christmastrees #wreath #shelivesherenow #colourfulhome #festiveseason #festivevibes #chunkyknit ..read more

I absolutely love Christmas time. Today I am so grateful for a surprise Christmas cookie gift from the most thoughtful and amazing @dtduperron. She went to a Christmas craft fair and was so sweet to buy me a Grinch and an Elf cookie! I feel so loved #santaohmygodiknowhim #howthegrinchstolechristmas #hisheartgrewthreesizesthatday #elf #buddytheelf #thegrinch #albioncraftfair #vancouver #mapleridge #fraservalley #yvrfood #prettycookies #tooprettytoeat #sisters #sisterinlaw #gratefulheart ..read more

Thank you sooooo much to @pacifictheatre for having us tonight! The presentation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe was playful, magical, and perfect for getting into the Christmas spirit. If you are looking for something fun to do, and your children are over 6 years of age, Ollie and I both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and can’t wait to see what the Pacific Theatre playhouse puts on next. #narnia #thechroniclesofnarnia #thelionthewitchandthewardrobe #thepacifictheatre #pacifictheatre #vancouver #thingstodoinvancouver #yvr #play #theatre #giftedby #gifted #christmasspirit #cslewis #christ ..read more

Tonight I went to @pottersdotca for the first time and all I can say is that is was my idea of heaven! Christmas was everywhere and it was impossible not to smile as we wandered the aisles and spotted adorable knickknacks. I will definitely be back! #christmas #pottersdotca #pottersnursery #itsbeginningtolookalotlikechristmas #meghantrainor #christmasdecorideas #upsidedowntree #miceofinstagram #gorgeous #shoplocalcanada #shoplocalbc #yvr #fraservalley #vancouver ..read more

Sometimes we do backwards day – what my kids labelled it when we do breakfast food for dinner. Today was Cinderella waffles for supper. I have had this waffle maker since my wedding in 2006 and it still works so well! #disney #cinderella #wafflesfordinner #waffles #backwardsday #breakfastfordinner ..read more

Noel by Alma Vintage Have you checked out @almahomevintage? They have made our house a lot Christmasier (sure, it’s a word…) with The Mindful Christmas advent cards! For every day of December leading up to and including Christmas Day, each card offers an affirmation and a gratitude cue. What a fun and special way to stay mindful during what can feel like a whirlwind season! #almavintage #mindfulchristmas #adventcards #adventcalendar #giftedby @almahomevintage #celebratetheseason #affirmations #christmas #christmas2023 #ad #blogger #yvr #vancouverchristmas #momblogging #imdreamingofawhitechrist ..read more

We have been together for 24 years, married for 17, and he is still my person, still the best hugger, still the one who makes me laugh (and roll my eyes), still the one who surprises me at random, and still the one who holds my hand when I need it. #myhusband #mylove #myperson ..read more