When You Just Can't...

Trying to maintain my blog over the past few years has been a real challenge for me. It's gotten harder as my mom, who was battling diabetes, heart disease and kidney failure, relied more and more on me to take on the responsibility for her personal and financial affairs.

It's been a very long road for our family as mom fought these diseases...they are brutal and show no mercy.

Between the day to day of life, and the responsibilities I took on for my mom...there was just nothing left for this blog. I'd try...but just couldn't.

Mom's brave fight for life ended on September 5th, and it's left me reeling. But, it's also released the enormous pressure I put on myself to focus on her needs, instead of my own.

I miss my mom terribly. Those who have been through it can understand that there are no words to describe the emotions involved when a parent dies. But I know that she'd hate for me to dwell on that sadness.

So, I've decided to dedicate this humble little blog to my mom. She always got a kick out of all the crazy projects I had on the go. She was hugely supportive of this blog, and I want to ensure that she stays proud of me for not giving it up.

Thanks for sticking with me!

Happy Anniversary to....Me!

Today marks eight years since Mr.Mel and I said our "I do"s.

I can't believe how fast the past eight years has flown by. I recall nearly every moment of that day. Considering that it's so fresh in my memory, it's hard to reconcile just how much time has passed...2920 days! (not that I'm counting - wink wink)

I look at photos from that day and I realize that, even at 25, I was just a babe. I had so much to learn, we both did. To us, the wedding was just a formality, we wanted to be married and get on with it! Ha ha. We had big plans. We thought we were invincible!

In eight years, we've seen the little ones around us get to be not-so-little, we've travelled, there have been career changes, and we've DIY'd. Oh goodness, have we DIY'd! From our modest little apartment to our current custom built home, it's been a labour of love (and, of course, sweat and tears).

The past eight years have been full of so much fun, I can hardly wait to see what`s next!

Happy Canada Day, Eh!

Ahhh, finally sunshine and warm temps after months of water, flooding, and rain!

July 1st is Canada Day and I am off to celebrate with the whole fam damily! We are headed out to the lake for the long weekend to camp and party, Canadian-style!

We'll be drinking beer...

Playing horseshoes...

And we'll end each day with s'mores and a campfire!

Have a wonderful July 1st!