You guys, my mom is here AND she’s here! What, you say? That’s right, she’s at my house AND she’s on the blog. What fun :) And all these delicious recipes she shares with us all? She’s actually making some of them for me, and it is fabulous. I wish she would never leave. Thankfully I […]
Archives for August 2014
Introducing Gavin Fletcher!
Carl and I are so thrilled and thankful to introduce our sweet new baby boy, Gavin Fletcher!Gavin was a solid 9 lbs, proving me right where Carl thought I had been exaggerating about the maxed out capacity of my insides. Determined to make it to the hospital in time for drugs for the first time, I suffered through about […]
Monday Moments: Girly Girl
My sweet baby girl is growing up so fast, and I can’t believe she’s starting full time school in only one short week. I feel like I haven’t had enough time with her this summer, but I think she feels she’s had more than enough time with me – she can’t wait for Grade 1 […]
Peach Crumble Cinnamon Rolls
Fellow carb lovers unite, and rejoice! This recipe may hold the title for “best your kitchen will ever smell”, guaranteed to thrill guests, sell homes, win over neighbours, or any other form of persuasion you may be looking to enact. Cinnamon rolls already give off one of the most amazing smells known to man, and […]
Teach Your Girls to Expect Their Man to Help
Maybe it’s because I’m getting larger and waddlier (definitely a word) by the day, or maybe it’s because I’ve spent a semester discussing feminism in all its variations, but I think it’s time to talk about a really important thing: depending on a man for help. Now, I’m not saying women can’t do amazing things, […]
Chewy Monster Cookie Bars
Well, I think we’re officially ready for baby to make its appearance as finally, wonder of wonders, last night we settled on baby names we agree on. It’s nowhere near what I thought we’d choose for a boy, I’m not entirely convinced it goes with our current names, but with only 9 days till due […]
Mom’s Recipes: Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce
I always forget about the existence of slow cookers in the summer, since comfort food at this time of year comes more in the form of barbecue and no-bake, but this recipe makes pulling it out an absolute must! If you think making your own tomato sauce is too time consuming, you need this recipe […]
Monday Moments: Fair’s Fair
As of this week I can officially wash my hands of prostitution, having successfully wrapped up a final exam on the subject and heading into the home stretch with only one exam left this week before I can kick back and wait for baby to make his or her appearance. If only washing my mind […]
Cranberry Bliss Cupcakes
Aren’t fourth pregnancies supposed to be predictable? I thought by now that maybe, just maybe, I would have this pregnancy thing figured out, but I most assuredly do not. I’m reasonably sure this little one will be the biggest “little” one to date, given its ability to kick me up under the ribs while simultaneously […]
Monday Moments: Where is the third one?
I used to think I’d give up on taking everyday pictures by the time the third child came along. But this one provides plenty of reminders to pull out the camera and his love of saying “cheeeese!” makes it even easier. With the first two we never worry when they’re quiet, since it usually just […]
Mom’s Recipes: Japanese Chicken Salad
It’s summertiiiiime and the living is easy…at least if you have a personal chef ;) Summer days are made for light, make-ahead dinners like this gem from my mom, via my big sister. Moms and big sisters know all the secrets, don’t they? You won’t believe how quick and easy this tasty chicken cabbage salad […]