Life at a slower pace...

This year started with a full schedule. We had Full Throttle, RU, Homeschool Homeschool Hockey, Homeschool Skiing and Gun Safety, Driver's Ed and so much more. It seemed that each week passed by faster than the previous one. We had 4 Birthdays in 3 months-Samuel turned 6, Lillian turned 4, Joseph turned 2 and Caleb turned 12. The last Birthday was a quieter celebration as we spent time self isolating due to the provincial restrictions for Covid 19. As our lives have slowed down God has been helping us to see more of the beauty surrounding us. Sometimes we think we need to be on the go, traveling and seeing different places. We still look forward to that in the future, but choose contentment in the present. The beautiful sunrises, birds singing, snow melting, geese flying overhead, children jumping in puddles and extra time as a family. God has also been showing us more creative ways to reach out to others while practicing social distancing. Using technology to encourage others and finding that we are encouraged too!

I may try to post more often through this time, but we shall see. I'm reminded to be thankful to the Lord for each day that He gives. I'll leave you with some pictures of the past couple weeks.

Family Christmas Pictures 2019

Keeping it simple this year.

Countdown to Christmas

Doing special things in December requires creativity. Looking for opportunities to be a blessing, spend time as a family and make some good memories.