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(And since anniversaries are a good time to be really really sappy...)

Alot of things have changed, but the one thing that hasn't is my love for this guy. Happy 9th Anni Jared and can't wait to see what the next 9 years bring! <3

Our kid's a stud.

Recently Carter has brought home a few things that some of his female classmates made for him.

Yep, even scored some digits. Carter is completely oblivious to anything beyond platonic, but I'm wondering: Does it really start this young????

First Ski!

After Carter's success with skiing last year, we decided to get Hayley on skis this year as well. It's something our family really enjoys doing together so it'll be nice to not have to take turns sitting with Hayley in the ski lodge this year!

Yesterday we decided we couldn't wait any longer and took the kids and all our gear to our local ski hill. The only problem is the skill hill isn't open yet. Which means no ski lift. Minor detail. Jared and I carried skis, snowboards and the kids on our backs and hiked up the hill. In knee-deep snow. Skiied down. Then hiked back up...... a few times over. It was quite strenuous, as I'm sure you can imagine. Every muscle in my body is sore today...but we definitely had enough fun to make it worth it!

I love this picture of Carter stopped on his way down the hill. It shows his personality: always so calculated, even when he's supposed to be having FUN.....

Hayley did so good for her first time. She has so much enthusiasm when trying new things, it's infectious. I think she'll pick up on skiing quite quickly.


It was a fun day together, and made me thankful for where we live and the opportunities this little town in the mountains gives us. And excited for many more family ski days this winter!

I Love You a Bushel and a Peck

Today my grandma passed away and a big chunk of our hearts went with her. I am so happy we were able to see her 5 days ago and say our goodbyes. She was sick and weak and it was such a change for me to see my normally lively grandma in that condition.

To even describe her as lively is an understatement. I have always known that my grandma was the quirkiest woman to walk the face of the earth. She is the most creative person I know, and was born to preform and entertain. Life as her grandchild was never dull, or quiet. And we love her for it.

You will be missed Grandma "Funny"! Or as she like to be called: Swanee Cahoon from Saskatoon! (Not her real name, nor is she from Saskatoon. See?? Quirky.)

♥ Family ♥

I am in love with these two pictures my kids brought home from school this week:

Carter's. If you look close, this is an exact replica of our house/street/vehicle.

Hayley's. I love the mountains in the background.

Maybe it's the Christmas season. Maybe it's recent experiences that reinforce what's really important. Maybe it's because time feels like it is flying by waaay too fast. But all I wanna do these days is be at home snuggling with my little family.