We hosted Caitlyn’s 7th (gulp – she is actually turning 7 ) birthday on the weekend. It was one of those parties that started medium (rarely are they ever small) and grew and grew and grew. The size had a lot to do with my failure to hide the invitations after we had initially filled…
It’s that wonderful time of year again……the time of year when Caitlyn has a birthday and she requests an elaborate cake that my baking abilities have NO HOPE of producing. Last year it was the puffer fish which was an interesting achievement, this year it is a snake. Caitlyn LOVES reptiles, lizards, snakes, bugs and…
This family has been waiting patiently for their sneak peek. This was one of those days that we crossed our fingers and hoped and hoped and hoped and hoped for the rain (torrential) to lessen or the fog to lift ….. (at least to be able to see your feet in front of you) but…
I was approached to take part in a fundraiser for a competitive Taekwondo team at Millenium Taekwondo in Orangeville. Of course I said “Yes”! I have kids and know that their activities are expensive….so anything that I can do to help out I am happy to. I know that I am grateful anytime…
Spring is in the air and soccer season is just around the corner! If you’ve been reading The Banner lately, you may have seen the news on the Orangeville Storm 2001 Girls Select soccer team. The coach and the fundraising coordinator for this time just happen to be a couple of my clients so I…
I awoke this morning to incredible wailing and gnashing of teeth. Yep – the crew had looked out the windows, seen the snow, heard the wind and howled in frustration. Spring in Orangeville seems to be slow in coming this year! We are teased by delicious sunshiney days then are plunged back into winter. I…
Many wonder why March always brings this new “deer in the headlights” look to my eyes. It is entirely because we near the end of figure skating season. I know that all hockey parents out there understand the daily grind of sitting in the cold arenas (couldn’t they turn the heaters on for just a…