We did a family trip to Drumheller this year, instead of a party, for Daegan’s 7th birthday. It was a wonderful time—and much needed as things have been crazy busy here this spring. Such is the life of the self-employed family: feast or famine. And the boys did a LOT of activities this spring. We headed out Saturday afternoon, as Daegan had his final drama performance that morning. By the time we got there (about 1 1/2 hour drive) we were able to check into the hotel, which was lovely (and free! we did it on points!) Jim took...

My Christmas gift this year was rather unusual: a trip to Lincoln, Nebraska for New Years, followed by a trip to Winnipeg in January….solo! Jim (bless him!) was home with the boys for a whole week while I went on my adventure. Here’s how it all happened. I had been planning to be in Winnipeg for my aunt’s 50th birthday in early January, so when my friend Tiffany posted on an email list that they were having a New Years party, and we were all invited, it got me thinking. I'm pretty sure Tiffany didn’t really expect any...